tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:24:00 +0000http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)Blogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-1797798513539469158Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:51:00 +00002009-03-18T10:53:09.921-04:00http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/03/top-o-mornin-to-ya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-1079522680670462759Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:47:00 +00002009-03-09T10:03:42.281-04:00There is nothing quite like coming home after being away! Jason & I enjoyed our trip to DC so much! Pics to follow below (I won't bore you with all 5 bazillion of them!)...The girls ran into our arms the minute they saw us! How blessed we are. My Mom & Dad took exceptional care of them & reported back that they of course were all perfect angels...what?? Don't get me wrong, our girls are the http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/03/home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-1959834072626268501Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:13:00 +00002009-02-24T16:21:53.645-05:00Yup, you read it right! Jason & I are going on a mini-vacay JUST THE TWO OF US!! I know, I know, I can't believe it either!! Can you hear the excitement in my typing? This will be our first vacay, sans kids, in 8 YEARS!!! We are beyond thrilled! This worry free, relaxing trip would not be possible without my amazing parents, whom will be strapped with my sweet little darlings for 4 full http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/leaving-on-jet-plane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-4838579329222699350Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:36:00 +00002009-02-22T11:47:44.453-05:00What a beautiful Sunday morning! The Wise fam has been a bit out of sorts this past week, due to a little home beautification (is that a word?...Mom, you out there?)! We are enclosing the back screened porch into a lovely playroom for the girls, complete with wrap around windows! We also made the decision to paint the inside of the house, such an easy to decision to make right?...not so fast!http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/random-sunday-chatter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-162481614409198494Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:25:00 +00002009-02-11T17:34:50.500-05:00Take my picture Mama, 'cause I really love my MOO cow boots that Nana gave me! ~ ShelbyToday is the third day in a row that Shelby has adorned her MOO cow boots from Nana...I see a trend :)Don't you just love random Wednesday morning "togetherness"http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/these-boots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-4666212928172330995Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:40:00 +00002009-02-04T10:22:21.427-05:00This post is long overdue! A quick update on CPSIA...a one year hold! So all of my wonderful designer friends can keep the creative juices flowing! I am so glad, as I have a big addiction to handmade! A real victory for them all! I think I have been bitten by the "crafty bug", I am redesigning different rooms in my home & found some SUPER cute ideas for Valentines day in Family Fun Magazine http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/v-day-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-860624923295581808Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:37:00 +00002009-01-18T11:53:28.638-05:00Ok, I will make my "rant" about the new Consumer Products Safety law as painless as possible, as I know many of you have been reading lot's of rants on this same issue for the last few weeks. Unless you live in a cave, you have probably heard about a new law, set to take effect on 2/10 that will shut down thousands of small businesses! I only sell resells, but I do buy my girls custom sets new http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-cpsia-rant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-6329181153522496172Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +00002009-01-16T11:55:24.249-05:00Stephanie Nielson & her Hubby (her beloved Mr. Nielson) were in a terrible plane crash this past August. They have 4 darling children & Stephanie is author to her own blog: The NieNie Dialogues...I found "NieNie" & her wonderful dialagues after the crash. I had seen "buttons" on blogs that I love to read & decided to click & check it out, what was the fuss all about anyways? Well, I struck http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/nie-is-backyay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-3930180957825002599Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:10:00 +00002009-01-12T09:45:38.428-05:00I have been a bad blogger lately, totally neglecting to update with posts, pics, etc...I have finally gotten my act together & have something fun to share today! No-Sew fabric covered accent pillows! A few posts back, I had said that I would be making these beauties with Patty Young's new gorgeous line of fabric: Andalucia! As soon as the girls were back in school last week, I took the fabric http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/gettin-my-craft-on-vote-for-chloe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-5137062477067864596Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:57:00 +00002009-01-04T11:04:07.122-05:00Ok, as soon as these cute Hurley Benny cable knit beanies are NOT sold out (at least the color I want: parchment)...I will be clicking "buy now" faster than you can say Katie Holmes!How wonderful is cozy cable knit in the Winter?http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-want-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-6641272267636767995Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:38:00 +00002008-12-31T10:55:46.629-05:00I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We did, however, as usual, I forgot to bring the ol' camera to almost every single Christmas event we attended! Yup, my camera was absent during the following festivities: Christmas parties (all three girls), Girl Scouts, a fun family Sunday at Stone Mountain's Christmas Village, Christmas Eve, and GASP! Christmas morning! Sweet Hubby did get video http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/bring-on-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-9014082174899096432Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:09:00 +00002008-12-25T10:10:47.951-05:00Wishes from the Wise family for a very Merry Christmas & a healthy, happy New Year!http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas-to-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-5440195441349124946Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-12-21T11:40:10.474-05:00The following tune is Shelby's favorite! She belted this little ditty out for 30 minutes while sitting in mall traffic the other night in the car...so funny!(Insert twangy, southern accent here): "Jingle Bowel, Jingle Bowel, Jingle all da waaayyy!""Oh, what fun it is to horse in open slei-gh, Jingle Bowels, Jingle Bowels...did I say dashing tru da snow yet Mommy?" "No, not yet sweetie" She http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/jingle-all-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-8859244688023489113Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:59:00 +00002008-12-17T10:15:31.218-05:00Tale of the Wise girls annual Advent calenders (lovingly bought by me, every year for my girls to enjoy!) Remember these cute calenders? You open a little paper door each day from 12/1 - 12/24 & find a sweet chocolate treat inside! I loved these as a child, my Mom always bought them for us...All previous Advent calender traditions have gone off without a hitch, each of my darling children only http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/where-did-all-chocolate-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-5769279665928968666Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:04:00 +00002008-12-11T10:13:07.915-05:00Every year I buy these super cute "Letters to Santa" at our local boutique...I know, nice touch right? Well, Jason sits the girls down this past weekend to write out their wishes to send to the "big guy" that lives at the North Pole! I think he imagined the girls drinking hot cocoa, happily writing down their secret wishes, lovingly looking up at him with a hopeful look in their eyes...they wouldhttp://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/you-better-watch-outyou-better-not-cry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-6472295566513625208Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:20:00 +00002008-12-07T16:32:16.337-05:00My sweet angel Chloe will be 9 on Tuesday!! I remember the moment she was born, my first born, like it was yesterday! I had the nursery finished at 3 months preggo, as I myself wanted to be a "Mommy" since I was a young girl! She was my dream come true...and still is! I am so lucky to have her at my side every single day, she is a blessing, as all of my girls are! She is polite, incredibly smart,http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/they-grow-up-way-too-fast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-5650432366339730104Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-12-07T10:42:51.420-05:00The above is absolutely my favorite Christmas song! We have several radio stations here in Atlanta that play all Christmas music from Thanksgiving until Christmas day! Driving my little elves to school today, O Holy Night came on and it always, always gives me chills! Goosebumps galore & my eyes always well up at the end of the song...O Holy Night...Fall on Your Knees...Hear the Angels Voices...Ohttp://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/12/o-holy-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-1776307139165201006Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:54:00 +00002008-11-28T18:15:25.897-05:00What could be better than living in the most amazing country God has ever created, loving my Husband, my partner for life & knowing he loves & adores me back, three beautiful, healthy little girls (I always wanted all girls)! As I look at the big picture, all of my dreams have come true! Wonderful friends & their families, even my own crazy family members (come on...we all have at least one!!), Ihttp://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/oh-yesi-am-so-thankful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-2434298195847772785Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:58:00 +00002008-11-25T11:17:52.413-05:00Well, if you don't...I have plenty!! Any takers? Who in the world is going to rake 2 of our 15 acres...all full of lovely, dead Fall leaves? Probably not me & Hubby, LOL! We promise ourselves, every year that we will rake & make our yard beautiful for Winter...we never do it! God bless the person who invented the leaf blower!I was ready to take my shower the other day & pulled the curtain back tohttp://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/got-leaves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-6372134569382321062Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:36:00 +00002008-11-20T09:42:50.410-05:00Want to have some fun the day after Thanksgiving? The busiest shopping day of the year! All while staying in your pj's! Could this get any better? YES, it does! Laurie of Kandy*Kisses (ebay id), is having a fabulous Black Friday event on her blog! You can check it out here: Kandy Kisses BlogTons of fun givaways...just grab a number! Check it out!Laurie does AMAZING custom work...you can http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/black-friday-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-4717141808705480801Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-11-14T10:28:21.842-05:00I have gotten to know the most wonderful lady, Lisa of Domestic Diva fame, & her fabulous boys line..."Downtown Joey". Just eyeing her customs for boys makes me want to have one! She is just fantastic! Even though I have not known her for very long (we met on Twitter), I could instantly tell she was one of those women who all of us Mommies strive to be, she is incredibly caring & just amazes http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/saving-marielle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-7616645674624170660Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:00 +00002008-11-11T11:43:20.475-05:00Today, we honor all of the millions of men & women who have valiantly served our great country! Veterans Day...for all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for OUR Freedom! Just the tought gives me such a patriotic feeling in the pit of my stomach...sadness for those families who have lost a loved one to war, pride...the greatest sense of pride to be a part of the amazing nation & to be so http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/freedom-is-never-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-7046861462357739746Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-11-04T10:18:10.669-05:00I don't mean to sound bossy with my title of this post! And, no I will not go on & on about my political leanings (you can see that on my facebook, lol!)...this very LONG election is finally coming to an end...so now we need to vote! I do think that voting is our right, but more so our responsibility! I happily took my three girls to the polls & was so proud that they got to see their Mommy http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/okso-now-go-vote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-1635374491651326402Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:14:00 +00002008-11-03T10:26:21.559-05:00Oh my! Only 53 days left until Santa comes to visit! I love this time of year...time off with family, shopping, drinking warm peppermint/chocolate concoctions at Starbucks, people in good moods, tons of good cheer, warm sweaters, cute jeans & boots to wear, the wonderment in my children's eyes as "the big day" draws near! I love Christmas! Even though it was almost 75 degrees here yesterday, I http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/is-it-time-already.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657948408036959572.post-6301004293179881300Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:03:00 +00002008-11-02T10:10:03.184-05:00We had such a fun Halloween & hope you did too! The girls had a fabulous time dressing up! A spooky "Spider Witch"A sweet 1950's "Poodle Skirt Girl" (in Hannah's own words, LOL!) (She wore a little tank top under her "dress" & it got a little "bunched up"! She cracks me up! She looks like a "grown-up" 1950's "poodle skirt girl"!! ROFL!!!A super cute "Girly Pirate" ARGGH!!http://ssboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/boo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (It's Me: Jennie)0