tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83143387608837066442026-09-11T00:40:18.253-07:00July 16, 2009 I married JFrank Yo, the most wonderful person I have ever met. We have been so busy with all of the planning and life changes that it has been difficult to keep up with our friends and family. So, I've decided to try my hand at blogging. We'll see how it goes :)!http://www.blogger.com/profile/12945372668957157224noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314338760883706644.post-18005366058725510782014-08-07T07:23:00.001-07:002014-08-07T07:23:34.836-07:00

We are having a birthday party at the townhouse for mamaw Wyll's 84th birthday. It's been a long time since I've hosted a get together so the girls and I have been 'cleaning' to get ready. Cleaning with toddlers is comical. They make a mess to clean up but they never finish! Elie loves to clean up. Hoping she will be this helpful always...

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On his 4 month birthday Daniel rolled over on his own! It's bittersweet. A definite reminder that he's growing too fast but so glad he's entering the fun (hopefully sleep filled) stage of babyhood. He's such a sweet boy and was so proud of himself, can't you tell? His sisters had a big celebration song & dance for his first roll ❤️

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We've (my mom & I) slowly been transitioning Pop-pop (my dad) to a real foods diet without making a big fuss about it. He thinks we are a little kooky with our fermented vegetables, kefir brews & grass fed grain free lifestyle. Yesterday was his birthday and for his party I've made Against All Grain strawberry cupcakes with grass-fed vanilla & chocolate buttercream icing. He won't

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...and ate it 🍴http://againstallgrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BananaBread.jpg

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I love reading Glennons post on momastery.com. I am an honest person to a fault and often get mistaken for being a complainer. I'm not trying to complain I'm just trying to get affirmation from others that I'm not alone when I struggle with being a decent mom. Because parenting is hard! It's not all butterflies & rainbows. It's a no sleep, tantrum filled, dirty floors & clothes, touched

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Or maybe it's more accurate to say concert of the day. I love these mini sets from NPRhttp://www.npr.org/event/music/241830890/neko-case-tiny-desk-concert

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As we are gluten free for health reasons I was excited to get the Against All Grain cookbook from my sister-in-law for my birthday, http://againstallgrain.com/buy-it-now/. It is full of great recipes but several include veggie noodles so I haven't been able to fully enjoy them, until now. I finally ordered this gadget from Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007Y9WHQ?

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Baby boy has finally calmed down enough to let the family go on little adventures around town. He hates the car & usually screams the entire time he's in it, which makes the girls cry, so we were limiting our car time to must do's. We went to the in-laws pool today & he didn't cry during the drive there or back-with me sitting beside him entertaining. And I was able to get into a swimsuit

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I know I know, I've been gone a loooong time. It's been a tornado in my household since having 2 under two & now 3, three & under. Yes, we've added ANOTHER human to our family and it's a boy this time...oh, he's so so cute. SeeLet me introduce Daniel Alton. Born on April 6, 2014 at 9lbs 14oz & 2 weeks late just like his sister. It was another almost natural birth, we arrived at the

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It's the season for thanksgiving and I have so much to be thankful for! So many of my friends are posting things they are thankful for every day this month and I wish I could be dedicated enough to do the same. But since my days are often a little chaotic I'm sure I will skip days which will add another FAIL to my list of things I set out to accomplish. Hopefully by blogging the things I am

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Here she comes, back to her roots! Mom got several gallons of figs and dropped a few at my doorstep. Figs are a luxury around here and I AIN'T gon' waste 'em. But figs only keep in the fridge for a few days so I froze a gallon or two until I decide what to do with them (recipes anyone?). And with advice from my papaw I'm preserving a pot full. For my first time I'd say they are pretty good,

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JF and I have been on a health kick lately. Partially to do with wanting a preferred status on our insurance, because we are cheapo, but mainly because we have children and would like to be active with them and live to see a majority of the milestones in their lives. Because we can't get out much in this Alabama wet heat I have been looking for fat burning, healthy foods to incorporate into our

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Its amazing to me the love 2 sisters can share before they even know the definition. I watch my girls growing together and am inspired daily. I can't wait to see how our lives unfold.

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Helplessness Blues -Fleet Foxes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qUzfozpNs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Collector by Here We Go Magic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNcRz5BIBFo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Here are a few of my favs right now... B&B Curl Conscious Creme Sleep Sheep Ring Sling for wearable baby Old Navy flip flops Pretzels and peanut butter

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Elie has arrived!! And in grand fashion, I must say. Please forgive the typos, I am using an iPad. First, let me apologize for not posting an update in almost a year. It has been one CRAZY and exciting year though and I look forward to backtracking a little and plan to post some of the great things that have taken place during my time away. Now back to Elie, Elizabeth Reeves Yother. She was

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Search Amazon.com for neko case

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My all-time favorite female singer/songwriter is coming to Bama!!  She performed at Austin City Limits a couple of years back...it was the best show of the festival and the only time I've seen Neko live.  We usually have to travel to see our bands and with the baby we definitely can't pick up and go like we used to so I am so excited and can hardly wait for August.  Neko, here I

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The Lord designed womens bodies to bring life into this world. Many of us may not utilize that function but many of us do. Each womans view towards childbearing, birth and rearing is her own. We all have the right to receive this gift individually and to follow the path the Lord lays out for us regarding. I am so proud of the women in my life who are firm in their beliefs yet still accept and

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Gillian Welch just announced the release of her new album in June, The Harrow and the Harvest. It's been a while so I'm anticipating something glorious. Her tour starts May 30th, hopefully I can catch one of her shows. If you havent heard of Gillian or have forgotten her goodness here's a taste

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Recently JFrank and I have been watching the Crime drama tv series, Dexter, via Netflix instant. I was skeptical at first, being that the show is about a sociopathic serial killer, but after completing the first season I've grown quite fond of Dex. Don't want to be a spoiler so click here to dig deeper, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_(TV_series).

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Search Amazon.com for donovan

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...and discounts. Happy Earth Day!!  Here are some Earth Day freebies and discounts that I've run across. Lowe's- FREE tree seedling Starbucks- FREE coffee when you bring your own mug Publix- $1 off select energy efficient light bulbs and FREE reusable bag Swaddle (Homewood) 20 % off today and Saturday (4-23) *Go to the Earth Day 2011 website to see how you can help preserve the planet

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This week we've been cooking from Cooking Lights- Fresh Food Fast, Weeknight Meals.  The following recipe is fast, delicious and healthy.  You only need five ingredients, the rest should be staples, and you can change up the ingredients to suit your taste. Mini White Pizzas 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita's olive oil flavored cooking spray 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (I used a

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