tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86693037202120346162016-02-14T04:43:33.981-08:00Mommy MadeIm so crafty, I make people!Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-60424374290124110882014-04-29T06:51:00.003-07:002014-04-29T06:51:42.664-07:00FREE Pirate Sign Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this sign a few years back as part of <a href="http://mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/04/pirate-party-cake-and-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">my son's Pirate Birthday</a> Decor. And it was recently requested that I share the printable! So, for your convenience here it is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>To download this printable</b>, just right click on it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hit "open link in new tab", then click on it to bring it to full size.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Right click on it again, then hit "save as" to save it to your computer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is made to print as an 8x10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXHjubxeTq0/U1-tZVftsJI/AAAAAAAAVBk/oLgoX2eBmdI/s1600/Pirate+sign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXHjubxeTq0/U1-tZVftsJI/AAAAAAAAVBk/oLgoX2eBmdI/s1600/Pirate+sign.png" height="640" width="512" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-20295138878773075332013-11-05T10:16:00.000-08:002013-11-05T10:16:18.230-08:00Trick Or Treat 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1EwupinZm2E/Unk0Cf1YAhI/AAAAAAAATq8/jNdXY9iTVMk/s1600/halloween+2013+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1EwupinZm2E/Unk0Cf1YAhI/AAAAAAAATq8/jNdXY9iTVMk/s640/halloween+2013+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2ExD6ObRFAs/Unk0DYE6oGI/AAAAAAAATrI/-5Cp6QhnzAw/s1600/halloween+2013+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2ExD6ObRFAs/Unk0DYE6oGI/AAAAAAAATrI/-5Cp6QhnzAw/s640/halloween+2013+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_llfzK3lFM/Unk0Do-2kwI/AAAAAAAATrQ/nnVyBfposVs/s1600/halloween+2013+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_llfzK3lFM/Unk0Do-2kwI/AAAAAAAATrQ/nnVyBfposVs/s1600/halloween+2013+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWMFxwVwWf0/Unk0D8q5jyI/AAAAAAAATrU/HCvY1HHG6-M/s1600/halloween+2013+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWMFxwVwWf0/Unk0D8q5jyI/AAAAAAAATrU/HCvY1HHG6-M/s640/halloween+2013+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yYVoq_AwS1U/Unk0EX_aAkI/AAAAAAAATrc/tL6wqqRwQ-A/s1600/halloween+2013+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yYVoq_AwS1U/Unk0EX_aAkI/AAAAAAAATrc/tL6wqqRwQ-A/s640/halloween+2013+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-20xoH1eFzX0/Unk0E469GHI/AAAAAAAATro/w8Hed0DRnZE/s1600/halloween+2013+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-20xoH1eFzX0/Unk0E469GHI/AAAAAAAATro/w8Hed0DRnZE/s640/halloween+2013+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q7EH61J-RJs/Unk0FY6TuRI/AAAAAAAATrw/AMVEK6-1Xno/s1600/halloween+2013+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q7EH61J-RJs/Unk0FY6TuRI/AAAAAAAATrw/AMVEK6-1Xno/s640/halloween+2013+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujZgRHaR-Tg/Unk0MYOll8I/AAAAAAAATsE/OnuMbdqp1Bc/s1600/halloween+2013+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ujZgRHaR-Tg/Unk0MYOll8I/AAAAAAAATsE/OnuMbdqp1Bc/s640/halloween+2013+8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cdhrzd8HkQY/Unk0OH42hmI/AAAAAAAATsQ/8xRFhPc6w-E/s1600/halloween+2013+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cdhrzd8HkQY/Unk0OH42hmI/AAAAAAAATsQ/8xRFhPc6w-E/s640/halloween+2013+9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YurGxafoI/Unk0CYiuW4I/AAAAAAAATq4/MoquOr5zzRk/s1600/halloween+2013+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c-YurGxafoI/Unk0CYiuW4I/AAAAAAAATq4/MoquOr5zzRk/s640/halloween+2013+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-EKBuoQHaI/Unk0CUaHOqI/AAAAAAAATq0/_Vl6LjH1aSE/s1600/halloween+2013+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-EKBuoQHaI/Unk0CUaHOqI/AAAAAAAATq0/_Vl6LjH1aSE/s640/halloween+2013+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This Momma wore heels to a costume party, but put on boots while actually out trick or treating! ♥</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a closer look at my costume. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S2tzO0UvxeA/Unk0KC679iI/AAAAAAAATr4/zhNuTAYkx1g/s1600/little+red+ridinghood+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S2tzO0UvxeA/Unk0KC679iI/AAAAAAAATr4/zhNuTAYkx1g/s640/little+red+ridinghood+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDbEX0H3I8s/Unk0L_CqujI/AAAAAAAATsA/wIRj8zLa-SA/s1600/little+red+ridinghood+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vDbEX0H3I8s/Unk0L_CqujI/AAAAAAAATsA/wIRj8zLa-SA/s640/little+red+ridinghood+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Halloween is always a fun time of year. You get to dress up, and be all kinds of crazy and no one cares. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Plus you get tons of candy for free. I am an adult and I still love to dress up. The candy part... </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, its great, but when youre trying to lose weight, its not so great. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Still I love watching my kids enjoy this silly strange Holiday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Zander kept exclaiming "This is the BEST Holiday, EBER!!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Haha Gotta Love it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you dress up for Halloween? What did you go as?</div><div style="text-align: center;">What did your kids dress up as?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-46846992273566244692013-08-28T07:08:00.001-07:002013-08-28T07:08:16.184-07:00Coming Out From Behind The Camera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3blF-aMLFoc/Uh4DlRdgRMI/AAAAAAAAS3E/kgHXN517Ajg/s1600/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3blF-aMLFoc/Uh4DlRdgRMI/AAAAAAAAS3E/kgHXN517Ajg/s640/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A3wkXHWBqCk/Uh4Dl8VbyfI/AAAAAAAAS3I/ZEjjY7S9jFM/s1600/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A3wkXHWBqCk/Uh4Dl8VbyfI/AAAAAAAAS3I/ZEjjY7S9jFM/s640/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Dp804ehoyE/Uh4Dk5gXKsI/AAAAAAAAS3A/49hPN4Ox56A/s1600/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Dp804ehoyE/Uh4Dk5gXKsI/AAAAAAAAS3A/49hPN4Ox56A/s640/mommy+coming+out+from+behind+the+camera+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />For a long time I used to hide behind the camera. I loved taking photos of my kids... But never WITH my kids. I always wanted to get them playing, doing their thing, or with The Daddy. It was always "Oh I'll take the pictures... I know what I am doing." But the truth was... I just hated being in front of the camera! Though I wanted pictures of me with the kids, so they didnt look back on their childhood and wonder where Mommy was.. But when ever I did get in the photos I just hated it. Hated the way I looked. Hated how I felt... Hated having proof of just how big I was.. Especially next to my adorable little kids... Or my fit husband. But ever since<a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2013/01/my-weight-loss-story.html" target="_blank"> this mommy got her butt into gear</a>, Ive decided I need to step out from behind the camera....<br /><br />The kids always see me taking pictures and ask if they can. Usually I am hesitant, since they usually come out blurry and I worry they will drop my camera. But yesterday I threw my cares to the wind! They each wanted to take photos of me and with me... So I let them! They are not perfect, they are blurry... But they are AMAZING in my opinion. I love my kids and am glad to finally be coming out from behind the camera!<br /><br />What I am Wearing:<br />Tank Top: Walmart<br />Skinnies: Walmart<br />Shoes c/o: <a href="http://www.sugarloveboutique.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Love Boutique</a><br />Necklace c/o: <a href="http://www.wildbutterflyboutique.com/" target="_blank">Wild Butterfly Boutique</a><br />Earrings: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharlotteisChaCha" target="_blank">Charlotte is ChaCha</a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-36130407901036453982013-07-31T13:39:00.000-07:002013-07-31T13:39:59.963-07:00Playroom Inspiration for My Large FamilyBetween my kids, Kiah, Bruce & Zander, and my husband, my family is pretty big and I couldn’t be more excited! My youngest baby, Zander, turned 4 in March and soon neither Mommy nor Daddy will be able to keep him in one spot for too long. I’ve started entertaining the idea of having a space dedicated for our kids; a space that they can use as a safe and comfortable place to play and explore their creativity. I’ve been looking for playroom inspiration, and have found some amazing stuff I would love to replicate on my own.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldH-z6UotyU/UflzTms6rzI/AAAAAAAASmI/pShB1E14iwY/s1600/gallery002-011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ldH-z6UotyU/UflzTms6rzI/AAAAAAAASmI/pShB1E14iwY/s640/gallery002-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Inspiration from the <a href="http://lminteriordesign.com/gallery002.html">Willow Glen Residence</a> on <a href="http://lminteriordesign.com/">LMInteriorDesign.com</a> The first thing I noticed about the space was the series of letters and numbers written on the black wall to the left. I’d love to replicate this, but would love to do it with chalkboard paint. This way we can half one wall in the room dedicated to practicing ABCs. What I love most about this room are the pops of color the beanbags add to the space. I think beanbag chairs are great – they’re easy to move around by children and don’t have any sharp corners or hard surfaces that could hurt them.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTXNH6_yGzw/UflzmnDGQCI/AAAAAAAASmQ/eM9QZYaBJRg/s1600/beanbag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTXNH6_yGzw/UflzmnDGQCI/AAAAAAAASmQ/eM9QZYaBJRg/s640/beanbag.jpg" width="542" /></a></div> I’ve found a huge beanbag chair from <a href="http://beanbagboss.com/">BeanBagBoss.com</a> to replicate the look. I can definitely see Zander and Bruce Jr. having just as much fun! <br /><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rqbh1AW8clc/Uflz6mZkARI/AAAAAAAASmY/b4yTJSPM0WM/s1600/simple-playroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rqbh1AW8clc/Uflz6mZkARI/AAAAAAAASmY/b4yTJSPM0WM/s640/simple-playroom.jpg" width="492" /></a></div>Inspiration from <a href="http://www.simplygrove.com/3-things-to-love-alexandra-angle-interior-design/">3 Things to Love</a> on <a href="http://www.simplygrove.com/">SimplyGrove.com</a> The thing I love most about this room is the contrast between the white walls and the brightly colored yellow shelf and orange-hooked rack. The shelf was hung at just the right height, making it easy for the little ones to grab anything they may need. I’m also admiring the plastic panel, with cups of varying sizes molded into it. Kids can store their pens, pencils and paint brushes neatly away – but this arrangement still leaves them easily accessible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tbihBWxZjYo/Ufl0ISDdN1I/AAAAAAAASmg/XdKwuPP-eU8/s1600/organizer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tbihBWxZjYo/Ufl0ISDdN1I/AAAAAAAASmg/XdKwuPP-eU8/s1600/organizer.jpg" /></a></div>I’ve actually found this <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/uten-silo-ii.do">Uten.Silo wall-mounted organizer</a> on <a href="http://www.dwr.com/">Design Within Reach</a> to replicate this look. Didn’t expect something so simple to be so expensive!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iUvrWqpDb6U/Ufl0oHAjR4I/AAAAAAAASmo/mSpD8IL-zgY/s1600/dark-wood-floor-for-playroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iUvrWqpDb6U/Ufl0oHAjR4I/AAAAAAAASmo/mSpD8IL-zgY/s1600/dark-wood-floor-for-playroom.jpg" /></a></div>Inspiration from <a href="http://www.flodesignstudio.com/jloop-13/">JLOOP</a> on <a href="http://www.flodesignstudio.com/">FloDesignStudio.com</a> Other than the to-die-for floors (Is that wood? Glazed cement?), the thing that impresses me most about this last playroom is the ample storage. Large cabinet shelves for large items neatly conceal the mess, while smaller cabinets, set closer to the ground, are easily accessible to the children. The shallow shelves conveniently display the books making it easier for Kiah to pick the one that she wants to read (or the book they want mommy and daddy to read!).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0lOlEK3ZDw/Ufl0zsrp5MI/AAAAAAAASmw/pPoUqxepcEQ/s1600/shelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0lOlEK3ZDw/Ufl0zsrp5MI/AAAAAAAASmw/pPoUqxepcEQ/s1600/shelf.jpg" /></a></div>I found the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/holman-shelf/">Holman Shelf</a> from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/holman-shelf/">Pottery Barn</a>, which comes in 2” and 4” that would replicate this look nicely.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2bF6qb91Eo/UflzGFxBmlI/AAAAAAAASmE/NTcAuW4-WiQ/s1600/072612-ultimate-kids-playroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2bF6qb91Eo/UflzGFxBmlI/AAAAAAAASmE/NTcAuW4-WiQ/s1600/072612-ultimate-kids-playroom.jpg" /></a></div>Inspiration from <a href="http://blog.comfree.com/2012/07/26/ultimate-kids-playroom/#.Ufkgv42yCCn">The Ultimate Kids’ Playroom</a> on <a href="http://comfree.com/">Comfree.com</a> What I love most about this set-up is the multicolored carpet, adding a punch of color to an otherwise black and white room. This room combines a few of the things that I love from some of the others: calk-board painted walls, cubbies, and bookshelves for the kids.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bU0WtGc7AIQ/Ufl1CChWZOI/AAAAAAAASm4/eBwFzSmW4Hg/s1600/ikea-ps-maskros-pendant-lamp__0091262_PE226703_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bU0WtGc7AIQ/Ufl1CChWZOI/AAAAAAAASm4/eBwFzSmW4Hg/s1600/ikea-ps-maskros-pendant-lamp__0091262_PE226703_S4.JPG" /></a></div>The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90147465/">paper chandelier</a> looked very familiar, and after a bit of digging I couldn`t believe it took me more than a few seconds to realize it was pure <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">Ikea</a>. I’ll continue to look for other inspiring playrooms, and hopefully we’ll get one for our growing family soon. If you have any other ideas or suggestions, please let me know!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-4665423826288910002013-06-25T08:54:00.002-07:002013-06-25T08:54:58.083-07:00Words Of Wisdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We have a BIG family, and I am thoroughly blessed to have many many amazing women in my life whom I look up to and can go to for advice, wisdom and comfort. Not only do I have my mom, my grandmother, and my beautiful sisters, but I also have been blessed by friendship with women in my church. Both my age and older.Women who have taken me under their "wings", love me like a daughter and are there for me. I love that. I so appreciate the love support and especially words of wisdom I have gained from many of these amazing women in my life. <br /><br />Some of my favorites are:<br /><br />"Never go to bed angry."<br /><br />"Don't be afraid to show love and affection to your spouse in front of your kids. They need to see what a good marriage and relationship looks like."<br /><br />"Don't eat your kids' left overs."<br /><br />"When you are weak, God is strong. Lean on Him."<br /><br />"When you fight with your spouse, keep it to yourself. You two will make up and forgive each other... I may not."<br /><br />"Wear sunscreen."<br /><br />Something that I always have told myself (and will tell my kids) is that "you can always follow your heart if God is the one leading it."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VF-IXryCY9Y/Ucm43_jverI/AAAAAAAASTo/ZRThyGevbFk/s1600/follow+your+heart+quote.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VF-IXryCY9Y/Ucm43_jverI/AAAAAAAASTo/ZRThyGevbFk/s640/follow+your+heart+quote.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Another piece of wisdom I live by and also share with my kids is this: "Don't drink your calories. Drink plenty of water!"<br /><br />If you know me at all, you know water is my drink of choice! Which is why I think that the <a href="http://nestl-pure-life-purified-water.linqiad.com/click/YHVXaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Nestlé® Pure Life® Hydration Movement</a> - pledging to swap one sugary beverage a day with water for a year to cut 50,000 calories from their diet, and then share their family’s story of healthy hydration on the Facebook page mosaic, is so cool!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://nestl-pure-life-purified-water.linqiad.com/click/YHdXaGUMdHJk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8hcbvs_ueLI/Ucm73BAlphI/AAAAAAAAST4/uPzTFfklIlg/s1600/healthy+family+hydration.png" /></a></div>Become a fan of <a href="http://nestl-pure-life-purified-water.linqiad.com/click/YHVXaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Nestlé® Pure Life® on Facebook</a> and stay tuned for the launch of this year’s Hydration Movement in late July! Nestlé® Pure Life® will continue to focus on healthy hydration, while also embracing Mom’s Wisdom – sharing and discovering all of the little things that moms have shared over the generations that make our lives better. And one thing all moms can agree on is that it’s important to keep the family healthy, hydrated and happy. <br /><br />This year, Nestlé® Pure Life® is asking fans to take a simple online pledge to drink more water. You can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes and share your own wisdom through the Facebook mosaic. I'm all for mom's wisdom and keeping families healthy and hydrated. How about you!? <br /><br />What words of wisdom do you cherish from your mom or grandmother? What words of wisdom will you pass down to your kids? Be sure to share with me in a comment below and dont forget to stop by <a href="http://nestl-pure-life-purified-water.linqiad.com/click/YHVXaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Nestlé® Pure Life® on Facebook</a> as well to take the pledge and share your words of wisdom too!<br /><br />Full disclosure: this article is financially supported by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-25256290357681530132013-05-27T06:00:00.000-07:002013-05-27T06:00:08.040-07:00Easy Canvas Prints Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello, hello!</div><div style="text-align: center;">How many of you Mommas are like me and LOOVE taking photos of your kids?</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are like me, those photos often end up piled up in folders on your computer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rather than printed out in frames or photo albums. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can be so bad at keeping up with printing all the photos I take. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course when I get around to printing I just love the results, </div><div style="text-align: center;">seeing fun captured moments of my family up around my home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my favorites are always the beautiful canvas prints!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are like me, then you are in luck, because I have partnered up with</div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy Canvas Prints to offer one lucky winner a FREE 8x10 Canvas Print!</div><div style="text-align: center;">To enter for your chance to win simply fill out the rafflecopter widget below!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1513526/" id="rc-1513526" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.easycanvasprints.com/" prints="" target="_blank" title="”Canvas"><img alt="Canvas Prints" border="0" height="125" src="http://easycanvasprints.com/cmsimages/canvas_photos_logo.jpg" width="125" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">readers can notify friends of this contest via: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/MTUxMzUyMmQ0NWFkNGE5MjIzZDkwN2FlZmU3MDExOjY=/ </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-25743080664156256952013-05-21T08:15:00.000-07:002013-05-21T08:15:34.071-07:006 FlagsFor Bruce's 7th Birthday this year, we kind of weren't sure what to do. After having just thrown such a <a href="http://www.mommymade.blogspot.com/2013/04/zanders-circus-themed-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">huge party for Zander</a> the month before, we were pretty burnt out. But we still wanted to do something special. So The Daddy and I decided to surprise them all with a trip to 6 Flags! They had never been to an amusement park before, and have only been to a town fair like once before. So this was going to be a big special treat for them!<br /><br />We had a blast of course, it was great to see their faces. And see them enjoy this family fun day! The only real downside was that towards the end of the day, Zander fell and bumped his head real good. Got himself a nice big goose egg. :( Poor guy. He is ok now. We got him checked by a medic and he toughed it out. But boy was it scary!<br /><br />Also we had the pleasure of a family friend (Whom has been dubbed as my Washington Mom, since she took that role on. while The Daddy was in Iraq, when we lived in WA and I was so far away from my own mom and family!) visiting with us for Brucey's birthday that week, so she joined us and was a nice help too. So now I'll let the photos do the talking... I tried to narrow them down and collage them so it wouldn't be so overwhelming. Still its going to be a photo heavy post. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JbkF5X9-RFs/UZuML3IeIGI/AAAAAAAAR1U/3EtTdUP8pcY/s1600/6+flags+trip+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JbkF5X9-RFs/UZuML3IeIGI/AAAAAAAAR1U/3EtTdUP8pcY/s640/6+flags+trip+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TDl6CLGrs8/UZuMRltSTMI/AAAAAAAAR2g/KI6C-hiAK7I/s1600/6+flags+trip+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1TDl6CLGrs8/UZuMRltSTMI/AAAAAAAAR2g/KI6C-hiAK7I/s640/6+flags+trip+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bh-VS2LoTZ8/UZuMRzBAA1I/AAAAAAAAR2o/lh9rI1q1myc/s1600/6+flags+trip+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bh-VS2LoTZ8/UZuMRzBAA1I/AAAAAAAAR2o/lh9rI1q1myc/s640/6+flags+trip+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t7bRXuHruGQ/UZuMTN_CV6I/AAAAAAAAR24/UZd9FWkhL30/s1600/6+flags+trip+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t7bRXuHruGQ/UZuMTN_CV6I/AAAAAAAAR24/UZd9FWkhL30/s640/6+flags+trip+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBzo4QP5aR0/UZuMT61SfWI/AAAAAAAAR3A/DHyxsqQ3teA/s1600/6+flags+trip+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBzo4QP5aR0/UZuMT61SfWI/AAAAAAAAR3A/DHyxsqQ3teA/s640/6+flags+trip+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsj8OlyBRpg/UZuMRfThHGI/AAAAAAAAR2k/xtUwvDVZSbY/s1600/6+flags+trip+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsj8OlyBRpg/UZuMRfThHGI/AAAAAAAAR2k/xtUwvDVZSbY/s640/6+flags+trip+19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4L8kYYw0J4/UZuMVQZIFMI/AAAAAAAAR3g/2-Qp3Y_WeXY/s1600/IMG_3879_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4L8kYYw0J4/UZuMVQZIFMI/AAAAAAAAR3g/2-Qp3Y_WeXY/s640/IMG_3879_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-21287878567159920062013-05-18T09:36:00.003-07:002013-05-18T09:36:50.908-07:00Beat Summer Boredom!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YNhQaGUMdHJk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0YZgDQ6x7h0/UZes7SFw8yI/AAAAAAAAR0Q/WO8lnvlAcBo/s640/fishing-game.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">With Summer coming up, all of us momma's struggle at times with boredom from our kids! With all the extra time on our hands they often resort to TV or other electronics! When we dont want them in front of the screen all day what do we do!? Well I just found out about <b><a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YN5QaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Babba co.</a></b> and their Fun Summer Survival packs aka <b>BabbaBoxes</b>! </span><br /><a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YNhQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank"><br /></a><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YNhQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">BabbaBox</a> is a <b>kids products subscription services</b>. </span><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Each BabbaBox includes solutions specifically designed for four different occasions that are part of all parents’ routines: <b>TV Free Mornings</b>, <b>Sanity Saving Weeknight Activities</b>, <b>Purposeful Weekend Plan</b>, and <b>Story time</b>.</span></span><br /><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"> </span><br />The BabbaBox is designed by parents who understand that different situations call for different solutions. While sitting down and spending an hour doing a project with your kids is fun, the reality is sometimes you are juggling dinner and need something they can do relatively independently. <br /><br />The BabbaBox is about so much more than just arts & crafts. Each month includes a different combination of hands on projects, books, games, sensory activities, kid-friendly science, imaginative play and more. And everything included is designed by BabbaCo’s early childhood experts to develop important critical thinking skills – of course while having a ton of fun in the process.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YK9QaGUMdHJk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VDY_a4S6zkA/UZesJHxiQEI/AAAAAAAAR0I/4KPzEBlEEeg/s640/go-fish-card-game-a-fun-colorful-matching-game-included-exclusively-for-our-premium-members.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Each month has a different theme! </span><br /><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">June: Deep Sea<br />Take a voyage to the bottom of the sea, enjoy a colorful book about some of our favorite creatures, make and plan an adorable fishing game, plus so many oceany activities. <br /><br />July: Camouflage Animals<br />Where’d who go? Not only is camouflage on animals totally cool, but it also services a purpose – to help protect them. This month we will learn about all the amazing kinds of camouflage, play a little hide and seek ourselves and other well disguised fun! <br /><br />August: Pirate Treasure<br />Bring your sea legs! This will be aarugably our most fun theme yet, as we set out on an adventure, pirate-style. We will sing songs, meet famous pirates through an amazing book and become experts in life on the high seas!</span><br /><br />Right now they have a Summer Survival Discount to use as well! <span style="color: red;"><b>Use “SURVIVE” at checkout to save 10% on any Summer Survival Pack</b></span>. <br />Includes:<br />• Digital ($41.97) <br />• BabbaBox ($56.97)<br />• Premium Summer Survival Pack ($119.97)<br /><br />I love the idea of this fun subscription box for kids that is fun AND educational. That its something we can do together and things they may be able to do on their own. Especially for those "lazy" or "boring" days when its hard to think of something to do. Such a brilliant idea! Plus, my kids always see Mommy getting fun mail. I'm excited to have something fun come in the mail for them!<br /><br /><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"> </span>Thanks to <a href="http://babbaco.linqiad.com/click/YNhQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">BabbaCo</a> by Jessica Kimfor sponsoring today's discussion<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-73380112974077138002013-05-10T11:51:00.001-07:002013-05-10T11:51:47.848-07:00Mathematical GeniusAs mom's, we all want to think of our kids as extraordinary!<br />And though we are not wrong, each child is talented and special in their own way...<br />But sometimes us moms can get a little over excited, and maybe think a little too highly of our kids.<br /><br />Like me the other day when I thought Zander might be a mathematical genius! haha<br />So here is what happened....<br />Zander loves angry birds, and he loves activity/coloring books.<br />He really is super smart, he loves to learn.<br />So he gets excited about the purzzles, and the "find whats different" activities in the coloring books.<br />He even loves to count! And for the most part he gets these activities correct.<br />Its super sweet and I love watching his learn.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FszGm-DaBS8/UY02ZIRHq8I/AAAAAAAARuQ/JrR7-YQC0b8/s1600/d2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FszGm-DaBS8/UY02ZIRHq8I/AAAAAAAARuQ/JrR7-YQC0b8/s1600/d2.jpg" /></a></div>Well, one morning he was coloring, and I was doing the dishes.<br />He comes running to me asking for help.<br />"Mommy, can you write a 2 here?"<br />I'm only half paying attention, busy with chores on my mind, as he hands me a crayon and I write a '2'.<br />He runs off and then comes back a minute later...<br />"Mommy can you write a 9 here?"<br />I do what he asks, and this happens one more time when he asks me to write a 3.<br /><br />Finally I'm like "Wait, what!?" <br />I stop and focus for a moment, and realize that he isnt just counting the angry birds and having me write how many he has counted... These are MATH problems, Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division....<br />AND he is getting all the answers CORRECT!<br /><br />I was in awe! Wondering how in the world he understood and knew the answers to these math problems. I thought to myself, wow could I really have a mathematical genius for a child!? So I got down on my knees to his lever to talk to him.<br /><br />"Zander, wow good job! How did you know what the answers were? Can you show mommy!?"<br />Zander gets an excited and proud smile on his face and says yes. Then he flips to the back of the book and shows me where it has the answers!!<br /><br />HAHAHA<br />Oh boy, it STILL makes me laugh just thinking about it.<br />My sweet little smarty pants!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2eZfk2aHtE/UY029ZZhwTI/AAAAAAAARuY/NGcvjZ4z7Ro/s1600/zander+math.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2eZfk2aHtE/UY029ZZhwTI/AAAAAAAARuY/NGcvjZ4z7Ro/s640/zander+math.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-50627642265499266082013-05-09T08:39:00.003-07:002013-05-09T08:39:54.202-07:00Online Shopping + Pinterested = Spark StudioHello friends, today Ive got something really cool to share with you... Walmart* has combined two of my favorite things - online shopping & Pinterest - to create a fun new way to shop, <a href="http://walmart-labs.linqiad.com/click/YMxQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank"><b>Spark Studio</b></a>.<br /><br /><b>Spark Studio</b> is the fun, new, and exciting way to shop Walmart. They have created an innovative shopping experience that will give you the opportunity to shop how you want to. Inspired by Walmart shoppers, you can find and select items crowd-sourced by Pinterest users. Find something you like? Pin it, or purchase the item through Walmart [dot] com.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://walmart-labs.linqiad.com/click/YMxQaGUMdHJk" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ts6eFBCE8u0/UYu952JgPDI/AAAAAAAARrA/Ede-L_0B32g/s640/spark+studio+1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />With Spark Studio you can browse items Pinterest style, and be able to purchase them too! How cool is that!? Just click on the arrows in the main banner to scroll between different categories of products such as <b>Inspirations</b>, <b>Fashion & Beauty</b>, <b>For the home</b>, and more. From the homepage, you can also choose a brand or find items by a specific color.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gh7YJy0n_iw/UYu5c1ULOyI/AAAAAAAARqw/aSJtd2EmlCE/s1600/spark+studio.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gh7YJy0n_iw/UYu5c1ULOyI/AAAAAAAARqw/aSJtd2EmlCE/s1600/spark+studio.png" /></a><br />I love how <a href="http://walmart-labs.linqiad.com/click/YMxQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Spark Studio</a> is super easy to navigate.<br />With Spark Studio, you can browse and shop products by:<br />1) Inspirations- Items by Walmart shoppers on Pinterest<br />2) Fashion and Beauty- Discover must-haves from Walmart shoppers<br />3) For the home- Solutions and ideas from Walmart fans<br />4) Babies- Search the top picks from Pinterest moms<br />5) Pets- Find everything you will need for your pet<br />6) Playtime- A collection of items to entertain the whole family<br /><br />Here are a few of the items I found (And <a href="http://pinterest.com/mariagridley/spark-studio/" target="_blank">Pinned</a>) using Spark Studio:<br /><br />In the For the Home Category I found these great items:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVOCh9VSz9A/UYvAZrpVI8I/AAAAAAAARrw/Z2H9QCd0FOo/s1600/ce162ef56f8bf8c41c51a864759e80e7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVOCh9VSz9A/UYvAZrpVI8I/AAAAAAAARrw/Z2H9QCd0FOo/s1600/ce162ef56f8bf8c41c51a864759e80e7.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7bHqluexNA/UYvAbWBV5ZI/AAAAAAAARr4/SKkbqRM1qeQ/s1600/ee0dab0025a0285442856d63b543e862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7bHqluexNA/UYvAbWBV5ZI/AAAAAAAARr4/SKkbqRM1qeQ/s1600/ee0dab0025a0285442856d63b543e862.jpg" /></a></div><br />In the Fashion & Beauty Category I found these:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kUs0bEhMZYU/UYvAUj2O3qI/AAAAAAAARrU/VBMJgj4Scw0/s1600/08474e40ee671858aa77fa588376ed62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kUs0bEhMZYU/UYvAUj2O3qI/AAAAAAAARrU/VBMJgj4Scw0/s1600/08474e40ee671858aa77fa588376ed62.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqhJUIijam4/UYvAXILBtkI/AAAAAAAARro/QS3moSDGcsw/s1600/8154163ce0f80f6a9985bf22c12cef06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqhJUIijam4/UYvAXILBtkI/AAAAAAAARro/QS3moSDGcsw/s1600/8154163ce0f80f6a9985bf22c12cef06.jpg" /></a></div>And in the Baby/Kids catagory:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FiSNnlh7D2E/UYvAVQCSxHI/AAAAAAAARrc/yMlD4Am9CXI/s1600/257104dae0c198e882bf7715edf26b12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FiSNnlh7D2E/UYvAVQCSxHI/AAAAAAAARrc/yMlD4Am9CXI/s1600/257104dae0c198e882bf7715edf26b12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I49JTCrjiEA/UYvAWYd4a0I/AAAAAAAARrk/1vWlyC-kiT0/s1600/6afc8f8f4b8ee5e187598394cf9a2756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I49JTCrjiEA/UYvAWYd4a0I/AAAAAAAARrk/1vWlyC-kiT0/s1600/6afc8f8f4b8ee5e187598394cf9a2756.jpg" /></a></div>You can check out my Spark Studio Pinterest Board {<a href="http://pinterest.com/mariagridley/spark-studio/" target="_blank">here</a>} to see what other great products I found! Check out <a href="http://walmart-labs.linqiad.com/click/YMxQaGUMdHJk" target="_blank">Spark Studio</a> for yourself and let me know what you think. And maybe even create a pinterest board of your own with your great Spark Studio finds. Allow it to help you redesigns a room in your home, find the best makeup products, see the cute new fashion items Walmart has to offer, and what baby items are a must! I'd love for you to share your finds/pinterest boards with me! So if you do create one, leave a link in the comments for me and others to check out. ♥<br /><br />*Thanks to Walmart Labs for sponsoring today's discussion<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-71714255753470519462013-04-13T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-13T06:30:00.917-07:00Zander's Circus Themed Birthday PartyRecently my sweet littlest buggy boy turned 4! I tell you, he was SO excited to be turning 4. He kept talking about it. Asking 'Momma, when I gonna be four alweady!? I dont want to wait no more!'<br /><br />He wanted to be a BIG BOY, already. But also he knew he was going to have a BIG special party too! Which he had requested. Up until now, Zander has only had very small celebrations with just Me, the daddy and the rest of the Kidlets. Sometimes we had a few extended family members there. But nothing big.<br /><br />Well, ever since <a href="http://mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/04/pirate-party-and-snacks.html" target="_blank">Brucey's big Pirate party</a> last year, Zander has been talking about wanting a special party for himself too. He would tell me 'Momma, when my birday come, I have big pawdy yike Brucey did?' And I'd tell him of course! So I had to make this one big and special... As you are about to see with all the photos below!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zBtITsP1szU/UWhHRISCorI/AAAAAAAARaE/gRxi4B_ChIc/s1600/circus+party+29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zBtITsP1szU/UWhHRISCorI/AAAAAAAARaE/gRxi4B_ChIc/s640/circus+party+29.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We decided on a Circus/Carnival Theme with theme colors being Red & Blue (his favorite colors) & Yellow! Just about all the candy and supplies, including the custom stickers & labels where purchased from <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/" target="_blank">Oriental Trading Co</a>. If you have not heard of them before, you MUST check them out. They have EVERYTHING you can think of for party supplies and the prices are so great. I only spent about $100 on supplies from Oriental and got my two huge boxes of stuff! (And no this is not sponsored at all.. Ive been purchasing from Oriental for a long time, and just love the variety, and prices they have!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N2IUDEjxaWo/UWhG228265I/AAAAAAAARXQ/1P-qrd_QPL0/s1600/circus+party+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N2IUDEjxaWo/UWhG228265I/AAAAAAAARXQ/1P-qrd_QPL0/s640/circus+party+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Taffy, butter mints, bubble gum, stickers, temporary tattoos, bubbles, single bags of cotton candy, custom labeled suckers, popcorn bags, and custom drink labels all purchased from Oriental Trading Co..<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F8FjaYQrZ0E/UWhHEClldPI/AAAAAAAARYg/plgcFAY-NUM/s1600/circus+party+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F8FjaYQrZ0E/UWhHEClldPI/AAAAAAAARYg/plgcFAY-NUM/s640/circus+party+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yYz7J_ygv2M/UWhHHW8A9ZI/AAAAAAAARY4/y9QzgZEW990/s1600/circus+party+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yYz7J_ygv2M/UWhHHW8A9ZI/AAAAAAAARY4/y9QzgZEW990/s640/circus+party+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We had TWO cakes and LOTS of cupcakes!<br />This is the cake that I made for everyone to enjoy.<br />It was a triple layer cake in his theme colors red, blue & yellow with white vanilla frosting.<br />The toppers were free printables found <a href="http://onecharmingparty.com/2011/01/31/the-circus-party/" target="_blank">here on One Charming Party</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ezfcMLMrnGM/UWhHJ9YmYjI/AAAAAAAARZI/KZWrpB9zkOk/s1600/circus+party+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ezfcMLMrnGM/UWhHJ9YmYjI/AAAAAAAARZI/KZWrpB9zkOk/s640/circus+party+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVVlAqj5-Go/UWhHKRB9MgI/AAAAAAAARZQ/Hi4JLd85vaQ/s1600/circus+party+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVVlAqj5-Go/UWhHKRB9MgI/AAAAAAAARZQ/Hi4JLd85vaQ/s640/circus+party+6.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GJWp4PTrLy4/UWhHM8s340I/AAAAAAAARZg/hEDvlqXXH5E/s1600/circus+party+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GJWp4PTrLy4/UWhHM8s340I/AAAAAAAARZg/hEDvlqXXH5E/s640/circus+party+8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I spent quite a bit of time making some fun theme cupcakes too!<br />Cotton Candy & Popcorn Cupcakes!<br />The "popcorn" was made from mini marshmallows.<br />You can find a tutorial on how to make them <a href="http://sugarturntable.com/?p=1864" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JMrF9ruWwoc/UWhHJ-hKwhI/AAAAAAAARZE/EpYy4pHyRdA/s1600/circus+party+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JMrF9ruWwoc/UWhHJ-hKwhI/AAAAAAAARZE/EpYy4pHyRdA/s640/circus+party+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Circus Cupcake liners from Oriental Trading Co.<br />Cupcake stands, I made from gluing together dollar tree trays and plastic cups, then spray painting white.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whV2AXA7NbE/UWhHMRqK85I/AAAAAAAARZc/3CmWw1jSo0U/s1600/circus+party+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whV2AXA7NbE/UWhHMRqK85I/AAAAAAAARZc/3CmWw1jSo0U/s640/circus+party+7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />The second cake was made by my awesome and very talented sister <a href="http://christianmommamona.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mona</a>!<br />It was also made with Zander's theme colors and a Superman candle... Whose colors also matched them theme. And was perfect since he HAD to wear the superman shirt that she bought him too. ♥<br />Mona also made the blue cupcakes with the red 'Z' on them. Which Zander LOVED because he knew that the 'Z' stood to Zander, and that meant they were special for him. He excited exclaimed 'Momma yook at dat Z. Dat Z for my name Naner? Right? Dat my name Z-Day-N-D-E-R!!' ♥ I love this kid so much. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ece5biss-o/UWhHOHiQxUI/AAAAAAAARZw/3M2vQwELPWM/s1600/circus+party+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ece5biss-o/UWhHOHiQxUI/AAAAAAAARZw/3M2vQwELPWM/s640/circus+party+9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5pF4sna0IA4/UWhG28D3hlI/AAAAAAAARXY/lqYmc_l7QLA/s1600/circus+party+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5pF4sna0IA4/UWhG28D3hlI/AAAAAAAARXY/lqYmc_l7QLA/s640/circus+party+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OkMm04DfxtU/UWhG2lBx8KI/AAAAAAAARXU/jE2uISQ7_X0/s1600/circus+party+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OkMm04DfxtU/UWhG2lBx8KI/AAAAAAAARXU/jE2uISQ7_X0/s640/circus+party+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>ANNNND this is why he had his own personal cake. We all know kids arent the best at keeping the spit in when blowing out candles... Not that Zander had lots of spit, BUT he DID have a hard time blowing out the candle! haha Took some time for him to finally get it. So he got to have his germs to his self. ;) I love his precious little face though trying so hard to get that candle!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-79P6Cq7izOI/UWhG6LNmIWI/AAAAAAAARXk/vV0GVktLf9E/s1600/circus+party+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-79P6Cq7izOI/UWhG6LNmIWI/AAAAAAAARXk/vV0GVktLf9E/s640/circus+party+12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Party game details. Everything here I crafted together myself. Using old food cans. Tickets from the Dollar Tree. The Bean Bag toss The Hubs and I made a few years ago for Kiah's Birthday. I have the <a href="http://mommymade.blogspot.com/2011/03/create-your-own-bean-bag-toss.html" target="_blank">DIY tutorial here</a>. I had repainted it last year for Brucey's birthday which <a href="http://www.mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/04/bean-bag-toss-pirate-theme-makeover.html" target="_blank">you can see here</a>. And then I just re-painted it again to match the theme for Zander's party. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ic6B2YLfgRM/UWhG63RoKQI/AAAAAAAARXs/pcaWk3kCTaY/s1600/circus+party+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ic6B2YLfgRM/UWhG63RoKQI/AAAAAAAARXs/pcaWk3kCTaY/s640/circus+party+13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0WtnMXGJCvw/UWhG7Pwfp0I/AAAAAAAARXw/3YBqVaVBTAw/s1600/circus+party+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0WtnMXGJCvw/UWhG7Pwfp0I/AAAAAAAARXw/3YBqVaVBTAw/s640/circus+party+14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rng39M19PVk/UWhG9ebMwZI/AAAAAAAARX4/WX0YrBIuI_s/s1600/circus+party+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rng39M19PVk/UWhG9ebMwZI/AAAAAAAARX4/WX0YrBIuI_s/s640/circus+party+15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jD7aBJbPzQU/UWhHAE_MKQI/AAAAAAAARYI/T47gmRO-4eo/s1600/circus+party+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jD7aBJbPzQU/UWhHAE_MKQI/AAAAAAAARYI/T47gmRO-4eo/s640/circus+party+16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We usually always have to have a jump house. If you live in the Tehama County area, I recommend <a href="http://www.gonzalezjumpers.com/gonzalezjumpers/" target="_blank">Gonzalez Jumpers</a>. Great prices, and they also have tables and chairs to rent as well (which we did). The jump house is ALWAYS a hit, and one of the most memorable things about our parties. The kids love them and stay entertained for hours!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrRvIwjt_Fw/UWhG_aNqVoI/AAAAAAAARYA/_NVvG0aAm2I/s1600/circus+party+17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrRvIwjt_Fw/UWhG_aNqVoI/AAAAAAAARYA/_NVvG0aAm2I/s640/circus+party+17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MiJ3O_VFfaA/UWhHBsTebwI/AAAAAAAARYQ/rgSk8Bem86c/s1600/circus+party+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MiJ3O_VFfaA/UWhHBsTebwI/AAAAAAAARYQ/rgSk8Bem86c/s640/circus+party+18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As for food, we kept it real simple and cheap. I decided it would be fun just to keep with the theme and do foods you would normally eat at a circus or carnival. So we had a popcorn machine, the peanuts and then we did hot dogs and sausages!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cz4El9_MdLE/UWhHC8swnuI/AAAAAAAARYY/9Unu7EuRdnU/s1600/circus+party+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cz4El9_MdLE/UWhHC8swnuI/AAAAAAAARYY/9Unu7EuRdnU/s640/circus+party+19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>On top of everything else, we also got a pony! YUP. Well just our luck my sister in law (The Daddy's brothers Wife) rides horses and has a friend with a pony that she usually rents out for parties. And she let us borrow this sweet little guy for free. ♥ And He was a hit just as much as the Jump House was! All the kids at the party were super excited for rides and lined up waiting. It was adorable. Zander just LOVES riding the pony.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KdDB16zB0i8/UWhHGab-1jI/AAAAAAAARY0/QSwo5eNrHKs/s1600/circus+party+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KdDB16zB0i8/UWhHGab-1jI/AAAAAAAARY0/QSwo5eNrHKs/s640/circus+party+20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1FOScbE4zk/UWhHGG_ClUI/AAAAAAAARYs/Qhevbk78tHE/s1600/circus+party+21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1FOScbE4zk/UWhHGG_ClUI/AAAAAAAARYs/Qhevbk78tHE/s640/circus+party+21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>My little superman/cowboy. haha<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pwHrsjb8aVA/UWhHN2P35QI/AAAAAAAARZs/k8XJF0KfY6w/s1600/circus+party+22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pwHrsjb8aVA/UWhHN2P35QI/AAAAAAAARZs/k8XJF0KfY6w/s640/circus+party+22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And here is Brucey on the pony.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRIxbrJ8yrk/UWhIIK86GKI/AAAAAAAARas/rD1ZS84JgBU/s1600/circus+party+24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SRIxbrJ8yrk/UWhIIK86GKI/AAAAAAAARas/rD1ZS84JgBU/s640/circus+party+24.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />And Kiah. ♥<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VMDDuTXneDQ/UWhHQU435kI/AAAAAAAARZ8/OnUl02roGk8/s1600/circus+party+27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VMDDuTXneDQ/UWhHQU435kI/AAAAAAAARZ8/OnUl02roGk8/s640/circus+party+27.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KVxFcyXnFaQ/UWhHRcBj8bI/AAAAAAAARaI/uEGbAGegzMo/s1600/circus+party+28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KVxFcyXnFaQ/UWhHRcBj8bI/AAAAAAAARaI/uEGbAGegzMo/s640/circus+party+28.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Presents....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LHpsj0hSmAs/UWhHToOUdHI/AAAAAAAARaQ/1F650fPZ5Ec/s1600/circus+party+30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LHpsj0hSmAs/UWhHToOUdHI/AAAAAAAARaQ/1F650fPZ5Ec/s640/circus+party+30.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Pinata!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JfvHy6P60sA/UWhHWRBgAAI/AAAAAAAARak/oYcBdS0Sap4/s1600/circus+party+31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JfvHy6P60sA/UWhHWRBgAAI/AAAAAAAARak/oYcBdS0Sap4/s640/circus+party+31.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4xB2bA004M/UWhHWeR4zOI/AAAAAAAARao/lkM6WThmVOU/s1600/circus+party+35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4xB2bA004M/UWhHWeR4zOI/AAAAAAAARao/lkM6WThmVOU/s640/circus+party+35.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Annnnnnd lastly..... ME. Yes, I of course had to dress up for the party too!<br />I was going for a Cutesy Clown Doll look.<br />You can see more detail on my makeup and outfit on my other blog <a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2013/04/rainbow-eyes-clown-doll-look.html" target="_blank">Agape Love</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJztYvZjmi8/UWhHVjFZwZI/AAAAAAAARaY/C25TyBe9Tkk/s1600/rainbow+eyes+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJztYvZjmi8/UWhHVjFZwZI/AAAAAAAARaY/C25TyBe9Tkk/s640/rainbow+eyes+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I had a blast planning this party for my sweet little love bug.<br />And whats more he LOVED it and so did everyone else.<br />Totally worth it to make the first party he will remember a really special memorable one!<br />He has STILL been talking about his special party and its been almost a month since. ♥<br />Sweet little guy.Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-73784391159291042822013-04-08T22:04:00.002-07:002013-04-12T10:15:11.908-07:00Sticks & Stones*This article is sponsored by TakePart. Thoughts on bullying and my memories are honest and truly my own.*<br /><br />Take a moment to take the pledge to STOP bullying! <br /><div class="takepart-take-action-widget" data-action-id="35683" style="width: 400px;"></div><script> window.TP = window.TP || {}; window.TP.publisherId = 'b4128ca1f5fdc65952a7525459d98b56'; (function() { TP.init = function() { TP.Event.subscribe('form.submission', function(data) { var i = document.createElement('img'); i.src = 'http://takepart.linqiad.com/click/YOFQaGUMdHJk'; i.width = 1; i.height = 1; document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0].appendChild(i); }); } var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript'; po.async = true; po.src = 'http://takeaction.takepart.com/assets/publisher.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); </script>Im sure we have all heard, if not grown up with that phrase..."Sticks & Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." But I know first hand the power of words. How they can bring so much good, and also so very much pain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y95jgb7ffq8/UWOZcuqZeyI/AAAAAAAARKI/YSllqbUQq2k/s1600/maria+8th+grade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y95jgb7ffq8/UWOZcuqZeyI/AAAAAAAARKI/YSllqbUQq2k/s320/maria+8th+grade.jpg" width="258" /></a></div>We all go through those awkward years and stages of life. Some go through it a lot more gracefully than others. Me, not so much grace. I was goofy looking, a little chubby, very shy and a lot awkward. (Photo to the left is of me in 8th grade.) Looking back and compared to a lot of kids these days, I know things could have been worse. I wouldn't say that I was really bullied, but I <i>was</i> made fun of. I was called silly names that I still remember today.<br /><br />Names like Maria is a <b>big fat</b> bell. Maria-Is-A-Bella-ringing... And more... They make me laugh now thinking about those silly names that made me so insecure then. But being called names, being hounded and bullied is nothing to laugh at. Those silly words had the power to keep me insecure most of my life. Feeling fat, ugly, unworthy, insecure.... So much so that even now I struggle with compliments.<br /><br />I also know the power of POSITIVE words. How amazing they can feel when they are said with love and trust. As a momma now I want my kids to use their words positively. I want them to be aware that the words they say can hurt others. I of course would never want them to be bullied (what parent would?), but I want to make them aware of it. And make sure they too are NOT being a bully. I'm raising my kids to have compassion, to use their words positively, and realize the power of their words. To show love, and be someone who takes a stand against bullying.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>As parents here are tips that we can do to help our young children:</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Model positive ways for young children to make friends. For example, practice pleasant ways that children can ask to join others in play and take turns in games. Coach older children to help reinforce these behaviors as well. Praise children for appropriate behavior. Help young children understand what behaviors are friendly.</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Help young children learn the consequences of certain actions in terms they can understand. For example, say “if you don’t share, other children may not want to play with you.” Encourage young children to tell an adult if they are treated in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable, upset or unhappy, or if they witness other children being harmed.</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Set clear rules for behavior and monitor children’s interactions carefully. Step in quickly to stop aggressive behavior or redirect it before it occurs.</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Use age-appropriate consequences for aggressive behavior. Young children should be encouraged to say “I’m sorry” whenever they hurt a peer, even accidentally. The apology should also be paired with an action. For example, young children could help rebuild a knocked over block structure or replace a torn paper or crayons with new ones.</i></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: 10px;">source: stopbullying.gov</span><br /><br />If this is something you desire for your own kids, check out the site <a href="http://stopbullying.gov/">stopbullying.gov</a>. Its great for information and resources on how you can talk to your kids about bullying, understanding what bullying is, how to stop bullying, and more. I encourage you to take a look at it if you have children you would like to talk to about bullying.<br /><br /><i>Parents play a key role in preventing and responding to bullying. If you know or suspect that your child is involved in bullying, there are several resources that may help.</i><br /><ul type="disc"><li><i>Recognize the <a class="APEdocument APEinternal" href="http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html">warning signs</a> that your child is involved in bullying. They could be being bullied, bullying others, or witnessing bullying. Although these signs could signal other issues, you should talk to your child if they display any sort of behavioral or emotional changes. Many times <a class="APEdocument APEinternal" href="http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html#ask">kids won’t ask for help</a>, so it is important to know what to look for. If your child is at immediate risk of harming himself or others, <a class="APEdocument APEexternal" href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">get help right away</a>.</i></li></ul><i> <span style="font-size: 10px;">source: stopbullying.gov</span></i><br /><br />And if you want to do even more, you can do your part by signing this Pledge Form to help put an end to bullying! Form at the top of this post. ♥ Thanks so much!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-46775363337072052232013-01-09T07:00:00.000-08:002013-01-09T07:00:09.665-08:00Currently Kiah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7FWzGfJSos/UOxKyKtYErI/AAAAAAAAO5w/THT1PwvZ6Vo/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k7FWzGfJSos/UOxKyKtYErI/AAAAAAAAO5w/THT1PwvZ6Vo/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvsol8lWVmQ/UOxKx3nvjJI/AAAAAAAAO5s/VqGwwWoVgzM/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvsol8lWVmQ/UOxKx3nvjJI/AAAAAAAAO5s/VqGwwWoVgzM/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCocQDTajD4/UOxKxyFdj4I/AAAAAAAAO50/D9TWDA4onCM/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCocQDTajD4/UOxKxyFdj4I/AAAAAAAAO50/D9TWDA4onCM/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wyx9i0Mt3g/UOxKwZfF3eI/AAAAAAAAO5k/YvRP4v4bFvo/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Wyx9i0Mt3g/UOxKwZfF3eI/AAAAAAAAO5k/YvRP4v4bFvo/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cSv5VFsml4I/UOxKyutGMtI/AAAAAAAAO54/dow0uAHcO2M/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cSv5VFsml4I/UOxKyutGMtI/AAAAAAAAO54/dow0uAHcO2M/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkdAmOAPmfk/UOxKzNvRYJI/AAAAAAAAO58/NJdx20esJO8/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dkdAmOAPmfk/UOxKzNvRYJI/AAAAAAAAO58/NJdx20esJO8/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uM1keZT80C4/UOxKzF6GgqI/AAAAAAAAO6A/uOYys7gkgZU/s1600/fashion+kid+kiah+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uM1keZT80C4/UOxKzF6GgqI/AAAAAAAAO6A/uOYys7gkgZU/s640/fashion+kid+kiah+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Bow Sweater:</b> Target, <b>Jeans</b>: Old Navy, <b>Leg Warmers</b>: c/o <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kairaikids" target="_blank">Kai Rai Kids</a>, <b>Boots</b>: Payless</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Earrings</b>: c/o <a href="http://www.mylifeasmindy.com/" target="_blank">My Life as Mindy</a>, <b>Bracelet</b>: c/o <a href="http://www.kairaijewelry.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Kai Rai Jewelry</a>, <b>Headband:</b> <a href="http://www.vintagewannabee.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Wanna Bee</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Currently with Kiah...</div><br /><b>Loving:</b> My new Nook tablet that I got for Christmas!<br /><br /><b>Wanting:</b> I really want one of those bright light pillows.<br /><br /><b>Listening to:</b> My WOW worship CD that I got for Christmas. And One Direction. ♥<br /><br /><b>Reading:</b> I'm almost finished with the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Third Wheel.<br /><br /><b>Watching:</b> I got the movie The Princess Bride for Christmas. And my brothers and I have been watching it over and over. Its such a good movie. I think "farm boy" is cute. :) "<i>hello my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!</i>" Even my little brother Zander is walking around saying that! haha<br /><br /><b>Hoping:</b> To go to scoops for my birthday!<br /><b><br /></b><b>Excited about:</b> My birthday. Its next month. I will be 10!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What's current with you?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Linking up to <a href="http://www.onelittlemomma.com/" target="_blank">What Kids Wore Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/category/what-i-wore/">Pleated Poppy</a>, <a href="http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com/p/what-i-wore-weds.html">Translantic Blonde</a>, <a href="http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW">Rae Gun Ramblings</a>, <a href="http://watchoutforthewoestmans.blogspot.com/">Watch What Im Wearing</a>, <a href="http://createhopeinspire.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Wardrobe" target="_blank">Wardrobe Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.realgirlglam.com/" target="_blank">Real Girl Glam</a>, <a href="http://becauseshannasaidso.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Because Shanna Said So</a><br /><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-10733610245064464292013-01-02T08:56:00.001-08:002013-01-02T09:00:00.234-08:00A Little Overdue - Christmas Wear Ive been slacking on posting here.<br />But as usual for the holidays, things have been busy!<br />So this is way past due, but here it is nonetheless.<br />Some photos of what the kids wore for Christmas, plus a select few photos of Christmas morning presents!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiKLtJkp8WM/UORkFkVxn8I/AAAAAAAAOlI/klkMa5Rb1HU/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiKLtJkp8WM/UORkFkVxn8I/AAAAAAAAOlI/klkMa5Rb1HU/s640/christmas+kids+wear+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tbSRze96R_4/UORkGmHjzrI/AAAAAAAAOlQ/IkRCIOD7XOc/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tbSRze96R_4/UORkGmHjzrI/AAAAAAAAOlQ/IkRCIOD7XOc/s640/christmas+kids+wear+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PUtN4fZT9qI/UORkHgL08ZI/AAAAAAAAOlY/nWJexUgdinc/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PUtN4fZT9qI/UORkHgL08ZI/AAAAAAAAOlY/nWJexUgdinc/s640/christmas+kids+wear+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bc5itsX50M/UORkJMfWfUI/AAAAAAAAOlg/37eM6cOog40/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bc5itsX50M/UORkJMfWfUI/AAAAAAAAOlg/37eM6cOog40/s640/christmas+kids+wear+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Kiah: <i><b>Top:</b> Old Navy, <b>Skirt & Tights:</b> Target</i><br />Brucey: <i><b>Sweater Vest:</b> The Children's Place, <b>Jeans:</b> Target</i><br />Zander: <i><b>Sweater:</b> The Children's Place,<b> Jeans:</b> Target</i><br /><i>Linking up to <a href="http://www.onelittlemomma.com/" target="_blank">What Kids Wore Wednesday</a>! </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YTvYtBqMn74/UORkJk94q5I/AAAAAAAAOlo/55PREdLLy_w/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YTvYtBqMn74/UORkJk94q5I/AAAAAAAAOlo/55PREdLLy_w/s640/christmas+kids+wear+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1XwcMDgd1uI/UORkLExFv4I/AAAAAAAAOlw/Wt6eUeLRItg/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1XwcMDgd1uI/UORkLExFv4I/AAAAAAAAOlw/Wt6eUeLRItg/s640/christmas+kids+wear+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsIz_OmHmuE/UORkMGAjjFI/AAAAAAAAOl4/p2e0kKxlgGk/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jsIz_OmHmuE/UORkMGAjjFI/AAAAAAAAOl4/p2e0kKxlgGk/s640/christmas+kids+wear+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ddj9dtmIUOQ/UORkNzvhvkI/AAAAAAAAOmA/9O56-QMYoy0/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ddj9dtmIUOQ/UORkNzvhvkI/AAAAAAAAOmA/9O56-QMYoy0/s640/christmas+kids+wear+8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9G1fiRStiVg/UORkPfxofpI/AAAAAAAAOmI/alIU8w5H_gI/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9G1fiRStiVg/UORkPfxofpI/AAAAAAAAOmI/alIU8w5H_gI/s640/christmas+kids+wear+9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The Daddy, in the background wearing Aero!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QQRAcVfwaBA/UORkQQTiK2I/AAAAAAAAOmM/hKnf9vT0O0k/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QQRAcVfwaBA/UORkQQTiK2I/AAAAAAAAOmM/hKnf9vT0O0k/s640/christmas+kids+wear+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Christmas MORNING!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehFynp5A_lU/UORkQw2uHBI/AAAAAAAAOmU/jU3or2znDEQ/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehFynp5A_lU/UORkQw2uHBI/AAAAAAAAOmU/jU3or2znDEQ/s640/christmas+kids+wear+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Its a WOW worship CD. All her fav songs!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zoax8SvFzWg/UORkR1iDd4I/AAAAAAAAOmc/BwzlE9LcwWQ/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zoax8SvFzWg/UORkR1iDd4I/AAAAAAAAOmc/BwzlE9LcwWQ/s640/christmas+kids+wear+12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pf8-pH6Ub14/UORkSWPJN5I/AAAAAAAAOmk/sWuCB-3aoQ8/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pf8-pH6Ub14/UORkSWPJN5I/AAAAAAAAOmk/sWuCB-3aoQ8/s640/christmas+kids+wear+13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> He wanted a dream lite so bad. He instantly started singing the song when he opened this gift.<br />"Dream lite, starry night...."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvMyhwFSfR0/UORkTOeuFxI/AAAAAAAAOms/hfvVC_VG3bY/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvMyhwFSfR0/UORkTOeuFxI/AAAAAAAAOms/hfvVC_VG3bY/s640/christmas+kids+wear+14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zOse8Wg0CvU/UORkUN1qpOI/AAAAAAAAOm0/UvizAEUf-7M/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zOse8Wg0CvU/UORkUN1qpOI/AAAAAAAAOm0/UvizAEUf-7M/s640/christmas+kids+wear+15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Something Brucey & The Daddy can play together. :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K-doHQENciY/UORkVNHiEfI/AAAAAAAAOm8/CmPtzWSA1Ro/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K-doHQENciY/UORkVNHiEfI/AAAAAAAAOm8/CmPtzWSA1Ro/s640/christmas+kids+wear+16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ok so this is funny... We tricked Kiah pretty good!<br />We bought her a Nook tablet, but decided to wrap it in a Wii box so she wouldn't suspect it! <br />She thought we bought her, her own wii for her room.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FPeqGVKkvVA/UORkVrI9mwI/AAAAAAAAOnE/8JzPWE1U_wY/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FPeqGVKkvVA/UORkVrI9mwI/AAAAAAAAOnE/8JzPWE1U_wY/s640/christmas+kids+wear+17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> We told her to hurry and open it up and we would go set it up and play.<br />Because we also bought each of the kids a new wii game to play (we have a wii in the living room).<br />When she opened it up, she was surprised to find the Nook!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1JEcFUmblc/UORkWey78XI/AAAAAAAAOnM/oj0QI_Tiuj0/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1JEcFUmblc/UORkWey78XI/AAAAAAAAOnM/oj0QI_Tiuj0/s640/christmas+kids+wear+18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> PRICELESS! ;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKcv_vMz5ho/UORkXdZSxvI/AAAAAAAAOnU/d-Ve7ADArCQ/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKcv_vMz5ho/UORkXdZSxvI/AAAAAAAAOnU/d-Ve7ADArCQ/s640/christmas+kids+wear+19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Brucey was cracking up over the FLARP in his stocking...<br />Flarp is a silly gooey stuff that makes fart noises when you play with it. haha<br />He is SUCH a boy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KcTaZ_P22dc/UORkYfyvyMI/AAAAAAAAOnc/IXr6q6mUjqU/s1600/christmas+kids+wear+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KcTaZ_P22dc/UORkYfyvyMI/AAAAAAAAOnc/IXr6q6mUjqU/s640/christmas+kids+wear+20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Well our Christmas was wonderful.<br />How was yours!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-75523117997462802392012-12-28T07:44:00.000-08:002012-12-28T07:44:04.172-08:00Insta-Life Of Mommy Made<div style="text-align: center;">Follow the random little photo moments of my life via instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/agapelovegirl" target="_blank">@agapelovegirl </a>♥</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leave a comment with a link to your instagram page and I will follow!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kx0XbZ58qKY/UN25kWJ6fQI/AAAAAAAAOUM/-uS7i6S1kzM/s1600/insta+mommy+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kx0XbZ58qKY/UN25kWJ6fQI/AAAAAAAAOUM/-uS7i6S1kzM/s1600/insta+mommy+1.jpg" /></a></div>1. Breakfast <a href="http://mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/11/blueberry-muffin-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Muffin Pancakes</a>!<br />2. Lightning McQueen slippers. He wanted to wear them to the store.<br />3. Zander & Bruce playing Dora Dance<br />4. The Daddy getting in on Dora dance! HA<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agfxptVyaxw/UN25rHNNjlI/AAAAAAAAOVM/YrjE8-K6alA/s1600/insta+mommy+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agfxptVyaxw/UN25rHNNjlI/AAAAAAAAOVM/YrjE8-K6alA/s1600/insta+mommy+2.jpg" /></a></div>1. Ready for the day and new <a href="http://www.mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/12/tree-cuttin-and-4-wheelin.html" target="_blank">Family Traditions</a>!<br />2. Kiah and Bruce looking so darn cute ready for our new family photos! See more <a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2012/11/lets-go-niners.html" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2012/11/family-portraits.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />3. Zander making a graham cracker house!<br />4. Turned out pretty good. ♥<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y3VOrncfIOI/UN25sd5ghYI/AAAAAAAAOVU/INBARyN3rMU/s1600/insta+mommy+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y3VOrncfIOI/UN25sd5ghYI/AAAAAAAAOVU/INBARyN3rMU/s1600/insta+mommy+3.jpg" /></a></div>1. Z snuggling with The Daddy, so cute!<br />2. The kidlets, mmm spaghetti & meatballs.<br />3. The Daddy Singing & playing Guitar!<br />4. Of course Zan wanted to give it a try too. ♥<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b8_v0NXni1s/UN25tL54hKI/AAAAAAAAOVY/iylBhW1kOtI/s1600/insta+mommy+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b8_v0NXni1s/UN25tL54hKI/AAAAAAAAOVY/iylBhW1kOtI/s1600/insta+mommy+4.jpg" /></a></div>1. Decorating time!<br />2. The kidlets.<br />3. Gotta love a good couch fort!<br />4. Me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RwHn7ki16hQ/UN25tmg6RgI/AAAAAAAAOVk/_uNBzBF_7_A/s1600/insta+mommy+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RwHn7ki16hQ/UN25tmg6RgI/AAAAAAAAOVk/_uNBzBF_7_A/s1600/insta+mommy+5.jpg" /></a></div>1. Zander and his best cousin Bella!<br />2. Zan in the red (his fav color) monster hat we got him at 6 flags!<br />3.Wrapping presents and watching Friends!<br />4. Sweet little Bruce made me a pressie! LOVE.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQ2lYjeostY/UN25u4LXwvI/AAAAAAAAOVs/lJ3gOtFUTGc/s1600/insta+mommy+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQ2lYjeostY/UN25u4LXwvI/AAAAAAAAOVs/lJ3gOtFUTGc/s1600/insta+mommy+6.jpg" /></a></div>1. The kidlets scooping out all the presents after we put them out!<br />2. The Daddy arranging the presents.<br />3. Me & Z!<br />4. Z & Me!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjBpNTjZSYs/UN25v153r5I/AAAAAAAAOV0/uWQO8BCjG0U/s1600/insta+mommy+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vjBpNTjZSYs/UN25v153r5I/AAAAAAAAOV0/uWQO8BCjG0U/s1600/insta+mommy+7.jpg" /></a></div> More sillyness from Z & I.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4t2bYXUGD5A/UN25xId4RMI/AAAAAAAAOV4/ehuF5Dd-D3c/s1600/insta+mommy+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4t2bYXUGD5A/UN25xId4RMI/AAAAAAAAOV4/ehuF5Dd-D3c/s1600/insta+mommy+8.jpg" /></a></div> Little Z-Man praying and going to sleep with his babies and ducky.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xyef3QDUFq8/UN25xh8nXDI/AAAAAAAAOWA/MD6Mng6IcNg/s1600/insta+mommy+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xyef3QDUFq8/UN25xh8nXDI/AAAAAAAAOWA/MD6Mng6IcNg/s1600/insta+mommy+9.jpg" /></a></div>1. Sweet Bruce is always the first to fall asleep!<br />2. Ornaments the kids made me in church, so cute.<br />3. Brucey made this for me in school. LOVE IT!<br />4. Fun labels for the wine and cider.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QWa4nwrkXzs/UN25lGsaD6I/AAAAAAAAOUU/CnH_kO_sMqc/s1600/insta+mommy+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QWa4nwrkXzs/UN25lGsaD6I/AAAAAAAAOUU/CnH_kO_sMqc/s640/insta+mommy+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>1. Morning coffee!<br />2. I Spy with The kidlets.<br />3. The reason I hate laundry! #momchores!<br />4. Only took 30 minutes to sort them all. Still not fun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEP01hHSwgI/UN25lk2PSRI/AAAAAAAAOUc/Tn36ebUEog4/s1600/insta+mommy+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oEP01hHSwgI/UN25lk2PSRI/AAAAAAAAOUc/Tn36ebUEog4/s640/insta+mommy+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> All dressed up for Christmas!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OS8RMshrMq4/UN25mTQifFI/AAAAAAAAOUk/B6iUNwxiu7o/s1600/insta+mommy+11_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OS8RMshrMq4/UN25mTQifFI/AAAAAAAAOUk/B6iUNwxiu7o/s640/insta+mommy+11_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> All dressed up for Christmas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2IXhHcJPckg/UN25nad_aXI/AAAAAAAAOUs/HWVhrYuRpzk/s1600/insta+mommy+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2IXhHcJPckg/UN25nad_aXI/AAAAAAAAOUs/HWVhrYuRpzk/s1600/insta+mommy+12.jpg" /></a></div>1. Merry Christmas!<br />2. The kidlets.<br />3. More of Zander & I!<br />4. He likes to snuggle and take pictures AKA push the button. LOL.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_hHRBdZhbLY/UN25oQtx9hI/AAAAAAAAOUw/TsBcpmtFQM4/s1600/insta+mommy+12_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_hHRBdZhbLY/UN25oQtx9hI/AAAAAAAAOUw/TsBcpmtFQM4/s1600/insta+mommy+12_1.jpg" /></a></div> He is a cutie.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oixzZcuoOO8/UN25pRgOs_I/AAAAAAAAOU8/4cBVrQw2OGU/s1600/insta+mommy+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oixzZcuoOO8/UN25pRgOs_I/AAAAAAAAOU8/4cBVrQw2OGU/s1600/insta+mommy+13.jpg" /></a></div>1. Kiah enjoying the new Nook we got her for Christmas!<br />2. Me & The Daddy being silly.<br />3. PUZZLE time!<br />4. Funny how The Daddy playing angry birds star wars draws a crowd!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhjbLF_qeB0/UN25qFB_pTI/AAAAAAAAOVE/xVKsmLHpNQQ/s1600/insta+mommy+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EhjbLF_qeB0/UN25qFB_pTI/AAAAAAAAOVE/xVKsmLHpNQQ/s1600/insta+mommy+14.jpg" /></a></div>1. Silly lil Buddy Boo & I!<br />2. My sweet boys.<br />3. My Momma made me this hat!<br />4. It was finally a nice day to play outside!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-51927071425502088922012-12-18T08:17:00.003-08:002012-12-18T08:20:53.171-08:00DIY Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments!<div style="text-align: left;">Last night I attended my church's ladies Christmas Pot Luck and ornament exchange.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Well we had only come home the night before, from our anniversary vacation, </div><div style="text-align: left;">so I didn't have time to pick out a lovely ornament to bring! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had a couple hours before it was time to go, and I thought to myself...</div><div style="text-align: left;">'I can try to make something real quick!'</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I went to my craft room and started looking around....</div><div style="text-align: left;">I saw some green felt, my jar of buttons and I thought of Christmas.....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well then this quick idea came to mind, so I ran to grab my camera, </div><div style="text-align: left;">so I could share a little 'how to' in case they turned out good.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Well I thought they turned out very cute, and they were a big hit at the party.</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I decided to share! These are so simply, and fun to make.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Even the kids would love to help, and you can create a variety of different looks, </div><div style="text-align: left;">depending on the buttons and felt you use!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So if you are looking for a fun Christmas craft to do with the kids,</div><div style="text-align: left;">or are looking for a quick last minute ornament for YOUR exchange... </div><div style="text-align: left;">Look no further! Ive got you covered. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o3EzeECaRlg/UNCSFBNySzI/AAAAAAAAOFg/05rCiS-rRdw/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o3EzeECaRlg/UNCSFBNySzI/AAAAAAAAOFg/05rCiS-rRdw/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Supplies needed:<br />-Felt. I used two different greens to make it pop.<br />-Scissors<br />-Hot glue/gun<br />-Needle & Thread (I used green)<br />-Buttons (faux pearls would even be perfect for a 3D look!)<br />-Thin Ribbon<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4rXbTi4n3E/UNCSFvrFOwI/AAAAAAAAOFo/k7MM-G0ASVw/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f4rXbTi4n3E/UNCSFvrFOwI/AAAAAAAAOFo/k7MM-G0ASVw/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I didn't get pictures before cutting & gluing the felt. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It was at this point that I decided to grab my camera! HA</div><div style="text-align: left;">But I pretty much drew 'triangle' layers that got wider and wider.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Layered the different colored felt, and the glued the together.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Only use a small line of glue for each layer, so you can still sew through them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V473UgxlymE/UNCSGSC7LFI/AAAAAAAAOFw/09tfd7uNOT4/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V473UgxlymE/UNCSGSC7LFI/AAAAAAAAOFw/09tfd7uNOT4/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now I actually sewed on each of the buttons...<br />But if you prefer you can also just glue them on too. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJivl0DpHQ4/UNCSHHZN_tI/AAAAAAAAOF4/e7Kq-bS107I/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HJivl0DpHQ4/UNCSHHZN_tI/AAAAAAAAOF4/e7Kq-bS107I/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />A view of the back, after I was done sewing.<br />Since I didn't feel like creating a knot with the thread, I just cut it and used glue to keep it in place!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NSIPnTF4yZQ/UNCSHlnmCLI/AAAAAAAAOGA/2zl_MBJwMrE/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NSIPnTF4yZQ/UNCSHlnmCLI/AAAAAAAAOGA/2zl_MBJwMrE/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, add your loop.... <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ok1J7UepJEc/UNCSIHBOXvI/AAAAAAAAOGI/0iZh2YFRkLw/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ok1J7UepJEc/UNCSIHBOXvI/AAAAAAAAOGI/0iZh2YFRkLw/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lSt6xkvw-Ac/UNCSIxVyPKI/AAAAAAAAOGQ/b7CLSKXj23I/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lSt6xkvw-Ac/UNCSIxVyPKI/AAAAAAAAOGQ/b7CLSKXj23I/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6Mw1qKslUA/UNCSJXVNxfI/AAAAAAAAOGY/HYxX1uA5R9w/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6Mw1qKslUA/UNCSJXVNxfI/AAAAAAAAOGY/HYxX1uA5R9w/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now you have a completed, sweet little felt ornament! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6N_9ZgZeqxg/UNCSJyz7efI/AAAAAAAAOGg/1U22iy3Pnew/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6N_9ZgZeqxg/UNCSJyz7efI/AAAAAAAAOGg/1U22iy3Pnew/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> I made two, since Kiah was going with me! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GLKgILAjvPU/UNCSLDUcc7I/AAAAAAAAOGw/TtW_wIgS5BU/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GLKgILAjvPU/UNCSLDUcc7I/AAAAAAAAOGw/TtW_wIgS5BU/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Some up close details!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t-UcFHaGrsI/UNCSKZ0P0BI/AAAAAAAAOGo/VLL5Kf7dgVM/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t-UcFHaGrsI/UNCSKZ0P0BI/AAAAAAAAOGo/VLL5Kf7dgVM/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s6eHtVSH5g8/UNCSM_WCBXI/AAAAAAAAOHI/ogXlryohWT4/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s6eHtVSH5g8/UNCSM_WCBXI/AAAAAAAAOHI/ogXlryohWT4/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I packaged them with small brown bags, a heart doily, white yarn,<br />and some cute flat back buttons I had on hand. Simple, but cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kCBLf_PaCGQ/UNCSLxyw0CI/AAAAAAAAOG4/nYIKyucSgd0/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kCBLf_PaCGQ/UNCSLxyw0CI/AAAAAAAAOG4/nYIKyucSgd0/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Decided to add a candy cane as a bonus! ♥<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CLhl1_TZnpU/UNCSMSQFA2I/AAAAAAAAOHA/apTg1_7ppzk/s1600/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CLhl1_TZnpU/UNCSMSQFA2I/AAAAAAAAOHA/apTg1_7ppzk/s640/DIY+felt+christmas+tree+ornaments+13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-60066266477559117332012-12-17T08:22:00.002-08:002012-12-17T08:59:14.273-08:00It Shouldnt Take A Tragedy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dboj-JK8Gss/ULTRZdrVgoI/AAAAAAAANao/HyWga6xYEV4/s1600/IMG_3778-WEB-BW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dboj-JK8Gss/ULTRZdrVgoI/AAAAAAAANao/HyWga6xYEV4/s640/IMG_3778-WEB-BW.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ggnOG0e3FkI/ULTRJxcPVCI/AAAAAAAANaY/RGsD9ypRpCo/s1600/IMG_3731-WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ggnOG0e3FkI/ULTRJxcPVCI/AAAAAAAANaY/RGsD9ypRpCo/s640/IMG_3731-WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6KaeaReFlQ/ULTRRUQTxOI/AAAAAAAANag/8uwfYTl_23o/s1600/IMG_3741-WEB-BW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M6KaeaReFlQ/ULTRRUQTxOI/AAAAAAAANag/8uwfYTl_23o/s640/IMG_3741-WEB-BW.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexandercreative.net" target="_blank">Ryan Alexander</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This morning I sit here with a softened, sad, heavy heart.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This weekend was mine and The Daddy's anniversary, so we were away,</div><div style="text-align: left;">and hadn't heard about the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre until the evening after it happened.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Because we were away trying to enjoy ourselves and each other, celebrating our 8 years of marriage,</div><div style="text-align: left;">I didnt really allow myself to think about it much, or let sink in until now.</div><div style="text-align: left;">But my mind went right to our kids who were home with my sister, and I ached for them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">And as I watch the news and read about what happened, this morning my eyes fill with tears.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My mind instantly goes back to other tragedies such as Columbine and 911, even.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Just because that same exact, sad, scared feeling is back all over again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The hurt I feel for those who lost loved ones.... Oh my heart breaks for them.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I cry and ache for the parents who lost their babies, all too soon.</div><div style="text-align: left;">And again I think of my own kids, whom I just sent off to school (and re-tucked Zander in as he was still sleeping).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I think of so many times when I have sent them off to school, having been cranky or grumpy to them -</div><div style="text-align: left;">Because I am not a morning person, and neither are they... And sometimes mornings are rough!</div><div style="text-align: left;">I cant help but think, what if one of those days had been their last! </div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh the lump in my throat and the tears that swell at just the thought... </div><div style="text-align: left;">It hurts SO BAD, to think Ive done that.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I almost cant believe, Ive forgotten so often how PRECIOUS life is, how precious MY KIDS are!</div><div style="text-align: left;">How we NEVER know what day, minute even, will be our last.</div><div style="text-align: left;">How I need to LOVE so much more, be patient, and never say goodbye being mean or grumpy.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hug my kids tighter, be sure they know I love them, feel my love even when they leave my presence.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Truly it shouldn't take a tragedy for me (or any of us) to stop and realize this, or remember to do this.</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I will remember this feeling, and use it to be the best mom I can be for my precious kidlets.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Because I can barely imagine my life with out any one of them!</div><div style="text-align: left;">And just the thought...<br />Just putting myself in the place of these parents who have lost their kids this week end,</div><div style="text-align: left;">has me so emotional I can barely see the screen as I'm typing this.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I want to pray so badly that this never happens to me!</div><div style="text-align: left;">That I never have to lose my precious kids, or family members.</div><div style="text-align: left;">That I wont have to suffer....</div><div style="text-align: left;">Yet that feels so selfish, right now.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Though that is a prayer of mine, right now I just want to pray for and lift up </div><div style="text-align: left;">those families who ARE suffering right now.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I pray that God give them comfort in this horrible time.<br />That He remind us that the precious lives lost are safe now in His presence.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My heart aches so badly FOR them, and I imagine that's not even half the pain they feel...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I feel helpless, but I know our God gives us all hope.</div><div style="text-align: left;">So I will just keep praying, and trust in Him for that comfort - for myself and for everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-78248450342267144232012-12-12T12:40:00.002-08:002012-12-12T12:40:28.596-08:00Helping The Needy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fZdXdu_e5g/UMjosYCo2gI/AAAAAAAAN64/Pz73oNDjK28/s1600/can+food+drive+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fZdXdu_e5g/UMjosYCo2gI/AAAAAAAAN64/Pz73oNDjK28/s1600/can+food+drive+1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtVN3QnZetY/UMjotuOk6dI/AAAAAAAAN7A/onBhDan4les/s1600/can+food+drive+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtVN3QnZetY/UMjotuOk6dI/AAAAAAAAN7A/onBhDan4les/s1600/can+food+drive+2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wDUYA3fTdwc/UMjowEeqNwI/AAAAAAAAN7I/yYmNDY4_-84/s1600/can+food+drive+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="475" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wDUYA3fTdwc/UMjowEeqNwI/AAAAAAAAN7I/yYmNDY4_-84/s640/can+food+drive+3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fzxy_EwvJpw/UMjoxj6khvI/AAAAAAAAN7Q/HkLCpcAdcTY/s1600/can+food+drive+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fzxy_EwvJpw/UMjoxj6khvI/AAAAAAAAN7Q/HkLCpcAdcTY/s1600/can+food+drive+4.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AbbOSxg3_4k/UMjoyj28mgI/AAAAAAAAN7Y/Gu4TPUQ6wCc/s1600/can+food+drive+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AbbOSxg3_4k/UMjoyj28mgI/AAAAAAAAN7Y/Gu4TPUQ6wCc/s640/can+food+drive+5.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xQeVgMhP6lQ/UMjozRHJ4KI/AAAAAAAAN7g/zNvZKGdXmVk/s1600/can+food+drive+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xQeVgMhP6lQ/UMjozRHJ4KI/AAAAAAAAN7g/zNvZKGdXmVk/s640/can+food+drive+6.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NhGbYebkhnc/UMjo0RK0XTI/AAAAAAAAN7o/zEC8Mfn9BfA/s1600/can+food+drive+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NhGbYebkhnc/UMjo0RK0XTI/AAAAAAAAN7o/zEC8Mfn9BfA/s1600/can+food+drive+10.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LkoHdclIibo/UMjo1OPQEII/AAAAAAAAN7w/x4SN_xCZWLM/s1600/can+food+drive+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LkoHdclIibo/UMjo1OPQEII/AAAAAAAAN7w/x4SN_xCZWLM/s1600/can+food+drive+11.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-un7vpMCHeFE/UMjo2J967CI/AAAAAAAAN74/csFBh4LCXrQ/s1600/can+food+drive+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-un7vpMCHeFE/UMjo2J967CI/AAAAAAAAN74/csFBh4LCXrQ/s1600/can+food+drive+12.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M7-byj1HpC4/UMjo20zkh7I/AAAAAAAAN8A/BhHhJMUlcaA/s1600/can+food+drive+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M7-byj1HpC4/UMjo20zkh7I/AAAAAAAAN8A/BhHhJMUlcaA/s1600/can+food+drive+7.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aCKNtUkA7GQ/UMjo39UxfsI/AAAAAAAAN8I/N37UQHqfcmw/s1600/can+food+drive+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aCKNtUkA7GQ/UMjo39UxfsI/AAAAAAAAN8I/N37UQHqfcmw/s1600/can+food+drive+8.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZiY1rSSCWI/UMjo4gkfpmI/AAAAAAAAN8Q/SCbGfdyB5Vk/s1600/can+food+drive+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZiY1rSSCWI/UMjo4gkfpmI/AAAAAAAAN8Q/SCbGfdyB5Vk/s1600/can+food+drive+9.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kiah is on the Student council at school, and the student council put together a can food drive at their school to donate to the even bigger can food drive through Salvation Army!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They brought in a whole truck load of food to donate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So they all go to go and drop it off, and even be on the local news!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which is pretty exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But to me, what is more exciting is to see these kids so happy to help be apart of something GOOD.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Being a help to others. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A mother could not be any more proud, than the mothers of these sweet little students!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They did awesome!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was hoping the news would have a video on their website of the little bit they shot of the kids...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But couldnt find anything to share on here with you. :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, I only had my cell phone on me, wish I had remembered my camera to get better photos.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> But oh well... These work. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How cute are they!? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-79541539576568060532012-12-10T06:30:00.000-08:002012-12-10T06:30:00.704-08:00Tree Cuttin' And 4 Wheelin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ4ZKZmjHmQ/UL6fQCQubPI/AAAAAAAANuA/cJmU73MwwYc/s1600/christmas+tree+cutting+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0bAzDtVh0wE/UL6S3ap8xvI/AAAAAAAANsQ/qWG28mFcyUs/s1600/christmas+trees+and+old+navy+sweaters+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0bAzDtVh0wE/UL6S3ap8xvI/AAAAAAAANsQ/qWG28mFcyUs/s640/christmas+trees+and+old+navy+sweaters+14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SAQKZ67tLVY/UL6fkDxuIpI/AAAAAAAANw4/89JJQu2BHyU/s1600/christmas+tree+cutting+25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SAQKZ67tLVY/UL6fkDxuIpI/AAAAAAAANw4/89JJQu2BHyU/s640/christmas+tree+cutting+25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eyZ-0aJc_m4/UL6fksZFA6I/AAAAAAAANxA/O8rW0I1x0QI/s1600/christmas+tree+cutting+26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eyZ-0aJc_m4/UL6fksZFA6I/AAAAAAAANxA/O8rW0I1x0QI/s640/christmas+tree+cutting+26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our little family started a new Christmas tradition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tree cuttin' & 4 wheelin'.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a blast as you can tell.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was an amazing day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love my husband and kids so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not much else to say... The photos pretty much speak for themselves. ♥ </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-67233545806744207262012-12-03T08:47:00.002-08:002012-12-03T08:47:15.898-08:00Student Of The Trimester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lupvWR9DSGk/ULzUHRGM7aI/AAAAAAAANn8/mN-hCjzR0rw/s1600/student+of+the+trimester.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lupvWR9DSGk/ULzUHRGM7aI/AAAAAAAANn8/mN-hCjzR0rw/s640/student+of+the+trimester.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ENgZ1AMocgQ/ULzUJKHgvtI/AAAAAAAANoE/-Y2zWSCEHqE/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ENgZ1AMocgQ/ULzUJKHgvtI/AAAAAAAANoE/-Y2zWSCEHqE/s640/student+of+the+trimester+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hq8X6iAFcqs/ULzUJpHbv5I/AAAAAAAANoI/P7P2d3U5w4w/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hq8X6iAFcqs/ULzUJpHbv5I/AAAAAAAANoI/P7P2d3U5w4w/s640/student+of+the+trimester+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qWu7g2W6f8Q/ULzUKO5caGI/AAAAAAAANoQ/rI3czMH4_jg/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qWu7g2W6f8Q/ULzUKO5caGI/AAAAAAAANoQ/rI3czMH4_jg/s640/student+of+the+trimester+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ca8RUEv2xN0/ULzUK89TjnI/AAAAAAAANoc/8bm9g25gUqo/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ca8RUEv2xN0/ULzUK89TjnI/AAAAAAAANoc/8bm9g25gUqo/s640/student+of+the+trimester+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NvSONeka6dQ/ULzULbIX0fI/AAAAAAAANok/G0pjguda8Ro/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NvSONeka6dQ/ULzULbIX0fI/AAAAAAAANok/G0pjguda8Ro/s640/student+of+the+trimester+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sP3knmVqAls/ULzUMMQMlcI/AAAAAAAANos/v8igZqrhVp4/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sP3knmVqAls/ULzUMMQMlcI/AAAAAAAANos/v8igZqrhVp4/s640/student+of+the+trimester+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fpJ1FoDPrbI/ULzUNPogbsI/AAAAAAAANo0/xPX5dkdZjgI/s1600/student+of+the+trimester+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fpJ1FoDPrbI/ULzUNPogbsI/AAAAAAAANo0/xPX5dkdZjgI/s640/student+of+the+trimester+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Kiah's Dress/Tights:</b> Target,<b> Shoes:</b> Payless, <b>Headband:</b> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/muchloveilly" target="_blank">Much Love Illy</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ive been meaning to post this for a while now!<br />Almost a month, since it happened...<br />But better late than never.<br /><br />Kiah was chosen, out of all the 4th graders in her school to be Student of the Trimester!<br />We are SO proud of her!<br />She is SUCH a hard worker, a quick learner, has such a kind heart for others - so when she is done she is a HUGE help to others in her classroom, and she doesn't thing anything of it... Its just her nature.<br /><br />Well because of all that hard work, he school has rewarded her with this little honor.<br />To say we were/are proud is a major understatement!<br />We all go to go to the board meeting, where her teacher came as well to talk about her.<br />And tell everyone just why she deserved and got chosen to be student of the Trimester.<br />It brought tears to my eyes to hear all the wonderful things about Kiah,<br />and just how much she is a help in her class and to her school in general.<br />And she also got a plaque too, as you can see.<br /><br />I have no doubt in my mind, that Kiah will go far in life and do great things.<br />She has a love for God that is STRONG.<br />She has a love for people that is so deep.<br />She has a passion for learning, and she doesn't let other things distract her from that.<br />Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she has a gorgeous heart.<br />What a blessing she is to so many people.<br />And I am honored be called her Mother!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-41807215407507267922012-11-30T09:20:00.001-08:002012-11-30T09:20:49.201-08:00Friday Photos {Instagram}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTesT_D4TQc/ULjmUsepICI/AAAAAAAANjY/yr9Jd30UJPQ/s1600/e5f5e9ae36ad11e2974222000a1fbdac_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTesT_D4TQc/ULjmUsepICI/AAAAAAAANjY/yr9Jd30UJPQ/s640/e5f5e9ae36ad11e2974222000a1fbdac_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Kiah & Bruce lookin' great before <a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2012/11/family-portraits.html" target="_blank">our Family Portraits</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HeLqm-4YSuo/ULjmijKnrRI/AAAAAAAANjg/lEBy5vdc3CA/s1600/f6f9f1682dfd11e280ba22000a9f1893_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HeLqm-4YSuo/ULjmijKnrRI/AAAAAAAANjg/lEBy5vdc3CA/s1600/f6f9f1682dfd11e280ba22000a9f1893_7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]"><a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/search/label/Weight%20Loss%20Journey" target="_blank">Weight loss journey</a> or not, I'm making room for this nog of egg. Tehe what holiday treats will always be in YOUR diet? BTW this is my "oh mah gah I'm so excited for egg nog!" Face</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AoODo4HEa2o/ULjmjHkZQqI/AAAAAAAANjk/DSgldYux6kc/s1600/fd645f1c2f4b11e2890a22000a1fbc9a_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AoODo4HEa2o/ULjmjHkZQqI/AAAAAAAANjk/DSgldYux6kc/s640/fd645f1c2f4b11e2890a22000a1fbc9a_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Getting himself dressed like a big boy! </span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[1]">#Zander</span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[2]"> he is such a stud, check out them abs!!</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VNtdW42OcC4/ULjmjYLaNJI/AAAAAAAANjs/5GJF3WIeJFo/s1600/ff4e6a302d5111e29e0522000a1fa50c_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VNtdW42OcC4/ULjmjYLaNJI/AAAAAAAANjs/5GJF3WIeJFo/s640/ff4e6a302d5111e29e0522000a1fa50c_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">My writing in the green crayon, Zander (my 3 year old son) writing in orange crayon. He is getting so good at writing! He asked how to write my name, so I showed him. Then he wrote it by looking at mine. I'm so proud of him!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FIY6zXCIGes/ULjmltIJFII/AAAAAAAANj4/NvjjVqO5XfQ/s1600/1352a7f02eae11e28dc022000a1f8c21_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FIY6zXCIGes/ULjmltIJFII/AAAAAAAANj4/NvjjVqO5XfQ/s640/1352a7f02eae11e28dc022000a1f8c21_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Hello giant strawberries, meet my mouth. :-)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Anw8q4v3vE/ULjmmDV4zhI/AAAAAAAANkA/kOt6fGXCMIA/s1600/30698e742a2311e2b45022000a1fb3cd_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Anw8q4v3vE/ULjmmDV4zhI/AAAAAAAANkA/kOt6fGXCMIA/s640/30698e742a2311e2b45022000a1fb3cd_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Zander & Kiah getting MUCH needed hair cuts!</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BGpgi6OOYUA/ULjmnEd7RqI/AAAAAAAANkE/Rzwq65M-VAs/s1600/49265a142a2311e2aee522000a9f15b9_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BGpgi6OOYUA/ULjmnEd7RqI/AAAAAAAANkE/Rzwq65M-VAs/s640/49265a142a2311e2aee522000a9f15b9_7.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-griNxAQfvDg/ULjmna_P0-I/AAAAAAAANkM/nckN0oI-olw/s1600/5293acdc385111e2806d22000a1f9e4d_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-griNxAQfvDg/ULjmna_P0-I/AAAAAAAANkM/nckN0oI-olw/s640/5293acdc385111e2806d22000a1f9e4d_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2012/11/lets-go-niners.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a> of our family portraits, was all about the NINERS gear.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought The Daddy needed some family photos for his 49ers game 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/-OAq_vRTE9l0/ULjmoEvrS7I/AAAAAAAANkU/kR2desRWtm0/s1600/a50317d62bb911e29ca422000a1faf19_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OAq_vRTE9l0/ULjmoEvrS7I/AAAAAAAANkU/kR2desRWtm0/s640/a50317d62bb911e29ca422000a1faf19_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Got her soccer medal!</span></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/-VvnZWp_GOoY/ULjmo1u7ObI/AAAAAAAANkc/PvcQxTAzG-c/s1600/c6ef6d3a2ead11e2b93522000a1fc2df_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VvnZWp_GOoY/ULjmo1u7ObI/AAAAAAAANkc/PvcQxTAzG-c/s640/c6ef6d3a2ead11e2b93522000a1fc2df_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Sometimes I'm a really nice momma who uses her early mornings to make a warm breakfast for the kidlets.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Check out this super yummy recipe for <a href="http://mommymade.blogspot.com/2012/11/blueberry-muffin-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Muffin Pancakes</a>! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKoh8YHXk7s/ULjmpww3O-I/AAAAAAAANkk/bjB7IKJP6iM/s1600/4bb5faaa2f5f11e2901022000a9e13ab_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKoh8YHXk7s/ULjmpww3O-I/AAAAAAAANkk/bjB7IKJP6iM/s640/4bb5faaa2f5f11e2901022000a9e13ab_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUxZmX5WJ3Y/ULjmtw9QEsI/AAAAAAAANkw/PqKmDtbVNBc/s1600/471d823c3b0e11e29a5822000a9f15d4_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUxZmX5WJ3Y/ULjmtw9QEsI/AAAAAAAANkw/PqKmDtbVNBc/s640/471d823c3b0e11e29a5822000a9f15d4_7.jpg" width="640" /></a> Enjoying said blue berry muffin pancakes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MkorZjhrX-M/ULjmziyyfjI/AAAAAAAANk4/g66_HEGBUZ4/s1600/090cf8d82d5311e2918122000a9f0a12_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MkorZjhrX-M/ULjmziyyfjI/AAAAAAAANk4/g66_HEGBUZ4/s640/090cf8d82d5311e2918122000a9f0a12_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">I love his sweet lips. So precious!</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/-6zq-wXHXvmo/ULjm0DwSkQI/AAAAAAAANlA/LSdeZMgp9mE/s1600/6e5bb7b02bb911e2af0122000a1fbc9e_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6zq-wXHXvmo/ULjm0DwSkQI/AAAAAAAANlA/LSdeZMgp9mE/s640/6e5bb7b02bb911e2af0122000a1fbc9e_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ever since we lost Mini, he has really wanted another pet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My little love bug, he needs a furry companion. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WFrwRgomsMU/ULjm1B-Ft9I/AAAAAAAANlE/0M4BTiLcDXA/s1600/8e5f4a5a2d5211e2b8f522000a1fbce9_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WFrwRgomsMU/ULjm1B-Ft9I/AAAAAAAANlE/0M4BTiLcDXA/s640/8e5f4a5a2d5211e2b8f522000a1fbce9_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">She had to make up her own board game for a school project! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Its actually really good and fun!</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/-jy5RCfRnFgc/ULjm1Vr5d-I/AAAAAAAANlM/CG1QcQ_8zOA/s1600/9bf309e2346211e2bf9022000a1fb723_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jy5RCfRnFgc/ULjm1Vr5d-I/AAAAAAAANlM/CG1QcQ_8zOA/s640/9bf309e2346211e2bf9022000a1fb723_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Family game night! </span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[1]">#mario</span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[2]"> kart </span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[3]">#wii</span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[4]"> :-)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJxHuOcB0PM/ULjm2QZDilI/AAAAAAAANlU/AhPxys3KPI0/s1600/2a8161562dae11e2ba8122000a1fc2ee_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FJxHuOcB0PM/ULjm2QZDilI/AAAAAAAANlU/AhPxys3KPI0/s640/2a8161562dae11e2ba8122000a1fc2ee_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.agapelovedesigns.com/2012/11/pink-mint-colorful-eyeshadow-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> Makeup Look</a> on my other blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Earrings c/o <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/annabellandlouise" target="_blank">Annabelle & Louise Designs</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HxOKhMh9qCg/ULjm21jUOrI/AAAAAAAANlc/T5XPC8s40C8/s1600/093f7eaa34cb11e2bec722000a1f8c33_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HxOKhMh9qCg/ULjm21jUOrI/AAAAAAAANlc/T5XPC8s40C8/s640/093f7eaa34cb11e2bec722000a1f8c33_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">How I found the kids toothbrushes this morning. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">Looks like purple & blue are telling secrets and red is being left out. haha</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]"> </span><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[1]">#fun #CaptionThis</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[1]"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJIkuVZJ9jA/ULjm30yYFWI/AAAAAAAANlk/tlvCLe6SElM/s1600/0e448a963b0e11e28b2322000a1fbe1b_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJIkuVZJ9jA/ULjm30yYFWI/AAAAAAAANlk/tlvCLe6SElM/s640/0e448a963b0e11e28b2322000a1fbe1b_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">The most perfect bubble beard! </span></span><span class="comment-text" id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1]"><span id=".reactRoot[3]..[1].[0][1]..[1].[1].[1].[0]">haha #SantaWouldBeProud </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/-8-JLERjZTXc/ULjm4WM85fI/AAAAAAAANls/pW7C6ymF7Zg/s1600/0b9245fc311011e2ac3022000a1fb72c_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8-JLERjZTXc/ULjm4WM85fI/AAAAAAAANls/pW7C6ymF7Zg/s640/0b9245fc311011e2ac3022000a1fb72c_7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Date Night with The Daddy #WhatIWore<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're an instagram-er too find me <a href="http://instagram.com/agapelovegirl" target="_blank">@agapelovegirl</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-57729457708334980472012-11-29T08:16:00.002-08:002012-11-29T08:16:35.164-08:00Blueberry Muffin Pancakes!!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X6uLeQ12y04/ULeH1debvPI/AAAAAAAANfo/CzSvS60U80s/s1600/blueberry+muffin+pancakes.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X6uLeQ12y04/ULeH1debvPI/AAAAAAAANfo/CzSvS60U80s/s1600/blueberry+muffin+pancakes.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Good Morning friends!! I have a sweet recipe to share with you today!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Blueberry Muffin Pancakes</b>* is something we came up with a little over a year ago.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was going to be making breakfast... Pancakes, eggs and bacon for the family. ♥</div><div style="text-align: left;">Only problem was, The Daddy likes BLUEBERRY pancakes, and we only had the regular pancake mix at the time. So we ended up coming up with a delicious new kind of pancake that I just HAD to share with you!</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When looking through the cabinets The Daddy found a package of blueberry muffin mix!</div><div style="text-align: left;">He said "what about this... I don't know?"</div><div style="text-align: left;">I said "YEAH.. that could work! Lets give it a try!"</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm so glad we did, because these pancakes turned out AWESOME!<br />Way better than regular blueberry pancakes.<br />These were softer and thicker at the same time.<br />The flavor was just sooo good.<br />Its hard to explain how delicious these were/are.<br />So you will just have to trust me and make them for yourself!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is what I did:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Ingredients: </u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pancake Mix and a packet of Betty Crocker Blueberry muffin mix!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAf3InpdYI/AAAAAAAAAyU/PJZbZy9c5Xs/s1600/IMG_3139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAf3InpdYI/AAAAAAAAAyU/PJZbZy9c5Xs/s1600/IMG_3139.JPG" /></a></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Following the yellow high lighted recipe below,<br />I used 2 cups of pancake mix, and the whole packet of blueberry muffin mix.<br />Then I added 2 cups of water.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(1 1/2 cups for the pancake mix and 1/2 cup for the blueberry mix)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, mix together until you get the right pancake batter consistency.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAf7gFRX8I/AAAAAAAAAyY/dJiv1UDt1H8/s1600/IMG_3140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAf7gFRX8I/AAAAAAAAAyY/dJiv1UDt1H8/s1600/IMG_3140.JPG" /></a></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After that, cook pancakes as usual.<br />Top with your favorite syrup!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We love that buttery syrup around here. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then enjoy! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgBMtPqFI/AAAAAAAAAyc/QkKLid7ATNc/s1600/IMG_3141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgBMtPqFI/AAAAAAAAAyc/QkKLid7ATNc/s1600/IMG_3141.JPG" /></a></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They may not look much different than any blueberry pancake.. but TRUST me, PLEASE and try this! :) You wont regret it! :)<br />The blueberries from the muffin mix seem a lot bigger and tastier than the ones in blueberry pancake mix.<br />Just look at the picture below! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgD4JTHQI/AAAAAAAAAyg/cbTvaBIchaY/s1600/IMG_3142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgD4JTHQI/AAAAAAAAAyg/cbTvaBIchaY/s1600/IMG_3142.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Speaking of pancakes... would you like to create a special message or design in one?<br />This is definitely something that makes my kids smile at breakfast time!<br />Head on over to my other blog to see this </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://agapelovedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/12/message-in-pancake.html">Message in a Pancake Tutorial</a>! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgI4o2SlI/AAAAAAAAAyk/wwfbQZh6gEI/s1600/pancakes+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vX4Nfv3Z_Ik/TSAgI4o2SlI/AAAAAAAAAyk/wwfbQZh6gEI/s1600/pancakes+7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you try these.. come back and let me know what you think! :) </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*This post was originally written for my 3rd blog 4 way stop. Since Im not really writing there anymore I thought I would post here!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center></center>Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-18323644893366005362012-11-23T10:14:00.000-08:002012-11-23T10:14:05.996-08:00Its A Holly Jolly Giveaway!Hello Sweet readers and friends!<br />Who, is excited that Christmas is RIGHT around the corner?<br />This year seems to have just FLOWN by.<br />I can hardly believe it.<br />I am excited none the less, though, because this is always a wonderful time of year.<br /><br />And today with the help of <a href="http://ramsaygrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">one of my sweet sponsors</a>, Trinity, we are going to help you kick off this time of year with a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>HOLLY JOLLY GIVEAWAY</b></span>!<br /><br />But before we get started, I want you to <b>get to know a little bit about Trinity</b>!<br /><br />"<i>Hi! I'm Trinity and I blog over at <a href="http://ramsaygrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ramsay Grace</a>. There, I share the madness that is my life, including the antics of my very cute, but very rambunctious little girls! I'm also constantly working to walk more closely with God, and recognize and thank Him for the many blessings that surround me. My blog is only a few months old, so I have a lot growing to do; however, I'm having the BEST time and have met so many wonderful people. I enjoy encouraging others, but have found that I'm the one that's been encouraged and helped by the many wonderful bloggers I've met. Maria is definitely one of those and I appreciate the lengths she's gone to making me feel welcome. Thanks for having me!</i>"<br /><br />Trinity, thank you so much for that sweet comment! You are so sweet! ♥<br /><br />If you would like to connect with Trinity you can find her here:<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ramsaygrace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a>♥<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRamsayGraceBlog" target="_blank">Facebook</a>♥<a href="https://twitter.com/ramsaygrace" target="_blank">Twitter</a>♥<a href="http://instagram.com/trinitybains" target="_blank">Instagram</a>♥<a href="http://pinterest.com/tvbains/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><br /><br />Now Trinity has put together a super fun $50 value "Holly Jolly" prize pack to get you all pumped up for the Holidays!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0l9mYfJCD3o/UK-8h6-TQ-I/AAAAAAAANV4/CCQ-iA-bfbI/s1600/holly+jolly+christmas+giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0l9mYfJCD3o/UK-8h6-TQ-I/AAAAAAAANV4/CCQ-iA-bfbI/s1600/holly+jolly+christmas+giveaway.jpg" /></a></div><br />Want to enter to win!?<br />Of course you do!<br />Just wait for the rafflecopter widget to load below and get all the entries in that you can!<br /><a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1cc0df49/" id="rc-1cc0df49" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Good Luck</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-62324055238548438972012-11-20T11:39:00.003-08:002012-11-20T11:39:54.849-08:00Stories By ZanderZander likes to tell stories.<br />He is actually really great at it.<br />I love his imagination and how he uses people, things and events from real life to mix in with his imagination and stories.<br />I thought it would be a good idea to start recording his stories to share with him when he is older.<br />As well as with friends and family since he often includes them in his stories.<br />Not to mention they are just so cute and fun!<br />So, today I am sharing two stories that Zander has shared with us.<br />These are actual stories that he has told me and I have written them just as they have come out of his mouth. <br />Enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Hq99ekKVo0/UKvbEUNd3qI/AAAAAAAANS4/NS98bUB_rk0/s1600/stories+by+zander+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Hq99ekKVo0/UKvbEUNd3qI/AAAAAAAANS4/NS98bUB_rk0/s640/stories+by+zander+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><u><b><br />Story #1</b></u><br /><br />There was a brave and happy knight names me (Zander).<br />Then Ia bad guy took Princess Kiah.<br />Then I saved her from the bad guy.<br /><br />Then there was a scary piggy.<br />The scary piggy was in a cave.<br />Then he followed me and he was a happy pig, because I gave him a piggy toy.<br />Then I made a castle for him.<br /><br />And I called Kiah but she didnt come.<br />(Looking at Kiah)Then finally you come.<br />And we played on the merry for round, and I made a tower for us.<br /><br />Then Brucey came and there was a doggy named Mini and mini ran away.<br />Then you and you and you and me and daddy went to my castle.<br />Then Mini came back to our house.<br /><br />Then we made a mud puddle for the piggy and Kiah played with the piggy and his toys.<br />Then Mommy came and I took her phone.<br />Then there was a light and I ate my food and took a drink.<br /><br />Then a Spider came, it was dark outside.<br />So it was bed time in my castle.<br />But I was lost...<br /><br />Knight Aunty Mona found me.<br />Knight Aunty Mona helped me find Princess Kiah and we had to go to bed.<br /><br />The End.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yWJH1eYMgjA/UKvbS0zJWGI/AAAAAAAANTA/Rsl0qFPskEc/s1600/stories+by+zander+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yWJH1eYMgjA/UKvbS0zJWGI/AAAAAAAANTA/Rsl0qFPskEc/s640/stories+by+zander+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><u><b>Story #2</b></u><br /><br />Once upon a time...<br /><br />There was a King & Queen. (Points to Bruce & Kiah)<br /><br />Then a bad guy got Princess Kiah and I was a knight and I saved her.<br />I beat up the bad guy, he fell in a mud puddle and died.<br /><br />Then somebody came... (said in a creepy voice)<br /><br />It was a MONSTER.<br />The monster broke my castle and went stomp stomp stomp ROAR!!!!<br />We got the monster and Kiah helped me fix my castle with my tools.<br /><br />Then somebody came again.<br />It was mommy and she was a pig.<br />Then I got lost.<br />Aunty Mona came to help Kiah find me.<br />I was in rainy forest.<br />They lead me straight to the castle.<br /><br />Then Mini ran away but Uncle Leland help us find her.<br />Then someone ELSE came to the castle.<br /><br />It was 10 angry red fish.<br />The angry red fish got me and pushed me into the river!<br />But then they werent angry anymore, they were nice fish now.<br /><br />Now, BOWZER came.<br />He threw fire at me with his mouth.<br />He was SO BIG!<br />I threw fire at him.<br /><br />Then I got flying powers.<br />And Daddy and Brucey and Mommy and me got into the game.<br />And they saved me.<br /><br />That's the end of my story.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5QkxGJnvig8/UKvbZaHqNQI/AAAAAAAANTI/Yy_nvP1b_Vs/s1600/stories+by+zander+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5QkxGJnvig8/UKvbZaHqNQI/AAAAAAAANTI/Yy_nvP1b_Vs/s640/stories+by+zander+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just love these.<br />He is such a silly kid.<br />But I adore his stories, and watching his facial expression,<br />and listening to his vocal fluctuation as he gets into it.<br /><br />And just to clarify, he often watches Brucey playing Mario on the Wii, Bowser is his favorite (aside from toad the little mushroom guy) and so Bowser is often the bad guy of most of his own stories.<br /><br />About the little dog "Mini", well he is right on about her.<br />We DID have a sweet little dog, and we lost her. :( We have all be super sad about that.<br />And I think this is one way he remembers her, I love that about him.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669303720212034616.post-73445341457200758622012-11-14T13:11:00.000-08:002012-11-14T13:11:20.942-08:00Co-Sleeper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoD23k2UQVk/UKQAqbL6oOI/AAAAAAAANOk/BfRNhoYhd-s/s1600/co+sleeping+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoD23k2UQVk/UKQAqbL6oOI/AAAAAAAANOk/BfRNhoYhd-s/s640/co+sleeping+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B8eofp-CQjE/UKQArIpcLfI/AAAAAAAANOs/prahel3ZAKs/s1600/co+sleeping+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B8eofp-CQjE/UKQArIpcLfI/AAAAAAAANOs/prahel3ZAKs/s640/co+sleeping+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VH9A6yUDkCk/UKQAr0Iv3wI/AAAAAAAANO0/VwWBlC29V3U/s1600/co+sleeping+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VH9A6yUDkCk/UKQAr0Iv3wI/AAAAAAAANO0/VwWBlC29V3U/s640/co+sleeping+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GuUNls9ivbA/UKQAspPEj7I/AAAAAAAANO8/v0cE_BTx-BQ/s1600/co+sleeping+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GuUNls9ivbA/UKQAspPEj7I/AAAAAAAANO8/v0cE_BTx-BQ/s640/co+sleeping+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ7sVpdQZE0/UKQAtXgSKpI/AAAAAAAANPE/Md2C7Z6N1_M/s1600/co+sleeping+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ7sVpdQZE0/UKQAtXgSKpI/AAAAAAAANPE/Md2C7Z6N1_M/s640/co+sleeping+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc6qoH4k60c/UKQAuMT-yrI/AAAAAAAANPM/iDZty4LwS4k/s1600/co+sleeping+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc6qoH4k60c/UKQAuMT-yrI/AAAAAAAANPM/iDZty4LwS4k/s640/co+sleeping+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />You know, its really funny, but I never really have considered any of my kids "co-sleepers".<br />Each of my kids have had a very "normal" sleeping routine.<br />Always have done well sleeping in their cribs and then transferred well into their own beds! <br /><br />Bed time is usually easy, LONG, but easy.<br />They all will fall asleep and sleep well in their own beds.<br /><br />Though, most nights Zander DOES ask if I will sleep with him.<br />Sometimes I give in to that sweet little request of his because my heart aches to stay with him and get in all the extra cuddle time I can get while he is so small and desires it so.<br /><br />But most nights I have to tell him no.<br />I do explain to him that night night time is Mommy and Daddy time.<br />And that I love him and love cuddling, but that I want to go cuddle with daddy too!<br /><br />Anyways, Zander does well sleeping in his own bed.<br />He does seem restless at times, though.<br />The kids go to bed at 9 and The Daddy and I usually head for our own room about 10-11.<br />I always check on the kids before I go to bed, to make sure they are still covered and such.<br /><br />Some nights Zander is still awake.<br />He is so good, he stays in bed, knowing its bed time.<br />But just lays awake, not able to sleep.<br />I'll usually give him another set of huggies and kissies and tell him night night again.<br />And by the time The Daddy and I actually go to sleep, Zander is finally asleep too.<br /><br />He has kind of been the only one to ever crawl into bed with us in the wee hours of the morning.<br />But it wasnt so much so that I thought he would be considered a "co-sleeper".<br />However Ive come to realize for the past few months of so, he HAS been making this a habit!<br />Its been EVERY night, the last few months! <br /><br />He has been waking up and coming into bed with us anywhere between 3-5 am!<br />And I am very torn about this.<br />Because I actually do love snuggling with him.<br />Plus its good for when I have bad dreams!<br /><br />Like the other night I woke up from a bad dream where Zander was killed.<br />WHY do us mothers have to have horrid dreams like that!? WHY!<br />Anyways, I woke up and my heart was just aching.<br />But I found Zander sleeping next to me and I was just so grateful to have him there next to me.<br />I kissed his pouty little lips and wrapped my arms around him until my alarm went off.<br /><br />But the down side is that he is sort of a bed hog.<br />Or well maybe he is a "Mommy Hog."<br />Cause he practially wants to sleep ontop of my face,<br />He has to be THAT close to me.<br /><br />So I am usually on the edge of the bed, extremely uncomfortable.<br />On top of that I wake up at 6:15 every morning, JUST so I can have my mommy alone time.<br />If Im not careful I will wake him right next to me.<br />And no one wants him up that early! ;)<br />So I have to CREEEP slowly out of bed, and be sure to tuck the blankets around him so he doesn't notice the absence of my body next to him!<br /><br />The other thing is that The Daddy is NOT happy about Zan sharing our bed.<br />Though, he hardly even notices him there! haha<br />But when he wakes to find him there, he gets sort of annoyed.<br />He believes Zander is a big boy, and if he were awake when Zan comes in, he would send him to bed.<br /><br />And I agree, he needs to be in HIS bed.<br />But the thing is, most of the time I am so sleepy or barely awake when he comes in,<br />that I just naturally allow him in bed without much thought.<br />On occasion when he has come in and I am still pretty awake I will help him back to his own bed.<br />For the most part, Im too tired to function.<br /><br />Sooo... For now I guess we have a co-sleeper.<br />Its a love-hate things for me.<br />I am not sure if I am for or against it really.<br />But just thought I would blog about it and get some advice.<br /><br />Do you have a co-sleeper?<br />If so, how do YOU feel and how does your hubby feel about it?<br />Do you have any tricks for keeping your little one in their own bed?<br /><br />What about the quality of sleep for your little one?<br />Zander, as I mentioned before, sometimes seems restless.<br />I'm wondering if that's something I should mention to his pediatrician or is that normal?<br /><br />I'd love to have some discussion about this.<br />So please feel free to share YOUR stories with me! :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8-s5Kx7JUI/T6RfIsvSU0I/AAAAAAAAGc0/YzEX8fU55_8/s1600/mommy+sig.png" /></a></div><br />Maria-Isabel @ Agape Love Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05701539888649776172noreply@blogger.com6