tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63272078594678220822024-03-21T21:52:15.938-05:00Amberly & Ryanamberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.comBlogger372125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-67479299055333573082012-11-07T12:23:00.001-06:002012-11-07T12:26:20.570-06:00Summer Recap :: Part 2Or should I just call this June recap? When I started going through Part 2 of my pictures, I realized that A LOT of stuff happened on Memorial Day weekend and in the month of June. So I guess this might be more than a 2 part series. You're welcome.<br />
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Before we left for Memorial Day weekend we took a family walk around the lake and spotted a deer, it was only a few feet away from us, but Lola was entranced. It's just to the right of the small grayish tree.<br />
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We got more pictures of this little bundle of joy.<br />
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And spent our Memorial day weekend with the Dele.<br />
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and these ladies were there too. The best sisters-in-law a girl could ask for.<br />
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And at the end of it all, we got home and took one more family walk and watched the sunset.<br />
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I then found these big bones at the store that I figured would take Lola at least 2 weeks to get through, it lasted 3 days.<br />
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We did a landscaping project in our backyard, which we'll finish next spring...<br />
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We took our new bikes our for a spin...<br />
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and purchased helmets to go with those bikes. Which Ryan felt the need to wear one night while we were drinking wine. I guess better to be safe than sober.<br />
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And made a handful of bonfires this summer.<br />
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Lola got to accompany me to work for C+M's second annual Take Your Dog To Work Day.<br />
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Lissa and Aaron came to visit....<br />
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and we all went to the Aerosmith concert.<br />
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We relaxed at Riley Lake Beach.<br />
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And took in a musical at the local park,<br />
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which was followed by fireworks at one of our favorite trails.<br />
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Man- what a month! And I think its safe to say that July and August were just as busy :) <br />
<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-84689447398386330732012-10-08T11:21:00.001-05:002012-10-08T11:21:46.655-05:00Summer Recap :: Part 1Before we get too far into fall and pumpkins and baby stuff (oh yeah, I'm pregnant), I wanted to recap our summer fun in 3 quick and easy picture posts.<br />
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Our summer was FANTASTIC- since the weather this February/March was pretty mild, the nice weather started nice and early this year and lasted all the way through September. So really, we feel like we had a good 6 month summer this year. Shocking in Minnesota, I know.<br />
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But alas, here's the recap....<br />
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I did a good amount of work on C+M's rooftop, again it was gorgeous, so why not?<br />
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I celebrated one year at Colle+McVoy...<br />
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<br />...I bought flowers to usher in spring...they died. I don't have much of a green thumb...<br />
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We spent Memorial Day at the lake- and Lola took care of the bow.<br />
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And the crazy thing is, that's just through the end of May. It looks like we were busy this summer! Part 2 to come soon :) <br />
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<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-39999742506102399072012-09-21T16:52:00.002-05:002012-09-21T16:54:08.234-05:00It's Finally Fall.......or at least it is in my world :)<br />
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I always get so giddy this time of year when the temp drops a few degrees, the leaves start turning on the trees and I get to light my pumpkin candles around the house. There's a warmth about autumn in general that just warms my heart. This year especially as I've been driving down the streets, I've noticed a few more trees turning, and I've started to take them in, rather than zooming by.<br />
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This weekend Ryan and I aren't traveling, we don't have company and we don't have anything really planned, besides a visit from a friend. So I'm looking forward to lighting up the fireplace, throwing on my sweatshirt and cuddling up with this blog with Lola as my foot warmer. I know it sounds cheesy, but after looking at my last post from JUNE! I have also noticed that I haven't given this blog much love over the summer months.<br />
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Isn't summer supposed to be the more laid back season? That's hardly the case for us. With so much travel and lots of visitors we were either packing to get outta town, or cleaning the house from top to bottom. So this weekend, I'll let the vacuum sit in the closet, the dishes stay in the sink and try to slow things down. <br />
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And since a post isn't completed without a picture, here's one of Miss Lola after her "teddy bear" cut from the groomers last week. This is the last haircut she'll have until after the winter! <br />
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We got bikes!!! After 2 years of talking about buying bikes and deciding on which brands we wanted we just got tired of waiting and finally bought them!<br />
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My company has a great program where we can purchase bikes from the vendor we service as an advertising client. It worked out great for us, and we couldn't be happier with our purchases.<br />
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Our inaugural ride on the bikes was a bit much (I'm sure Ryan would agree). We rode 45 miles from our house in Eden Prairie all the way to downtown Minneapolis. It was a great time, but man were we sore the next day!<br />
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More bike adventures to come, after I get caught up on the rest of my blog posts! Sorry for the delay in posting, but if you read often...I'm sure you've gotten used to it!<br />
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Have a great weekend everyone!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-64085881649096357362012-05-11T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-11T08:30:02.794-05:00Nebraska Trip Part 2The rest of our Nebraska trip was in Columbus, NE, my hometown. We got there late Friday night and just sat and chatted for a while. It was nice to catch up and just hang with my parents.<br />
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Lola was apparently pooped from playing all day with Manny.<br />
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The next day, Ryan and I did a 10 mile run around Babcock Lake in preparation for our 1/2 marathon training in the gale force winds! It was a tough one but was great for training. After that, we headed back, the boys went for a drive around town and my mom and I did a little shopping. We didn't have any luck at a local boutique, but both found a pair of shoes each while out shopping. Shoes = a successful shopping trip!<br />
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After that, it was time to head home and get ready for my mom's dance recital! Yes, that's right, my MOM's dance recital. She is in a group called TLC- The Lady Cloggers and has also recently taken on jazz. She started just to get some exercise and get into dancing when I was still in high school, and she's been doing it ever since! Over 10 years!<br />
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Here she is in action with her group- she is the 3rd from the left in the back row. The lights were REALLY bright so it was hard to get a good picture. <br />
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She did such a great job, and we were all really proud of her!<br />
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Then it was home to bed. We had breakfast together in the morning and sadly it was time for us to head back north.<br />
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My family will all be back together for my brother's wedding, May 20th, so its nice to know I'll see them all again soon!<br />
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And if you're wondering, Lola made it all the way home without getting sick once! I think she was too tuckered out and slept the entire way home...<br />
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<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-23727247834385594112012-05-10T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-10T08:30:01.443-05:00Nebraska Trip Part 1This will be a 2 part post, after I realized I had far too many pictures for just one post, I figured breakin' it up would keep you in suspense :)<br />
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At the end of the second week in April, our niece Adele Elizabeth was born. So after putting in one more week of work, we were off to Nebraska to meet our 1 week old niece!<br />
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Lola was co-pilot and made sure to give Ryan directions whenever he needed them.<br />
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After a quick stop in Sioux Falls Thursday night, we were on our way to Nebraska Friday morning. <br />
Ahhhh- the Good Life!<br />
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Right when we arrived in Omaha, we saw Miss Adele just chillin' in her swing, and I couldn't believe that she was actually here. It felt so surreal! Ryan was first to hold her and was such a natural. As you can see here, he couldn't have been happier. He is one proud Uncle!<br />
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After Ryan had his turn, it was Auntie Ams that got to hold Adele next. And she was giving me all sorts of fun faces.<br />
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I think this is her "I'm not sure who you are, but since mom and dad are close by, I'll give you a shot" face. <br />
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Adele's room is a gorgeous shade of lilac decorated with pretty flowers and lots of good toys and books. I'm sure Uncle Ryan will be reading them to her often when he is in Omaha on business trips.<br />
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As you can see, Ryan is supervising the diaper change.<br />
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Once she was all changed, it was back in Auntie Ams' arms. Snug as a bug in a rug! With one arm out of course. <br />
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Since the doggies were being so nice, we decided to introduce Lola to Adele. She was quite curious as to what Ryan was holding in his arms and did a good job of sitting and staying while Ryan crouched down for the meet n greet.<br />
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Lola did a very good job. And was on her best behavior while Adele was near.<br />
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After spending all morning and afternoon with baby Adele it was time to head to Columbus. With one last try of the Boppie, Ryan had some good snuggle time. <br />
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Baby Adele it was so great to meet you, we love you and can't wait to see you again soon!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-14931114231157731602012-05-09T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-09T08:30:03.634-05:00Cookie OverloadI had to make space in our pantry one weekend, because the unorganized mess was getting to me. So, what better than to make a few dozen batches of cookies...or 4.<br />
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I was ready to get rid of some white chocolate chips and Oreos that were staring me in the face. So I made 2 dozen <a href="http://www.cjaneinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/cookies-n-creme-cookies.html">cookies n' creme cookies</a> and 2 dozen <a href="http://kelseysappleaday.blogspot.com/2011/08/best-ever-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">chewy chocolate chip cookies</a>. (Make sure to click on the links on the names if you'd like to make them yourself.) <br />
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Not all 4 dozen stayed at our place. I was able to bring a few dozen into work to share and Ryan took some to his office as well. And now my pantry is even cleaner :) The cookies n' creme cookies are to die for...so if you're looking for a cookie within a cookie, you won't be disappointed!<br />
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<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-86321861510382205562012-05-08T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-08T08:30:03.663-05:00Real MealIts a rite of passage that when a woman gets married, she gets to cook big, fancy meals for her family around holidays. Or at least I think it is. Times they are a changin'. :)<br />
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But the best part about our holidays is that we usually spend them with our extended families, meaning my mom or my mother-in-law are the cooks in the kitchen and we get to happily eat the meals that they lovingly create. After helping in the kitchen of course. <br />
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I knew that this time would come, that someday we wouldn't be able to attend a family gathering on a holiday or be able to make the celebration. But thankfully it took almost 4 years to happen :) In the almost 4 years that Ryan and I have been married (and probably longer since we've started dating), I haven't made a real full holiday meal. Sure, we make steaks and seafood for celebratory evenings, but I haven't had to truly go through the steps of planning and timing a holiday meal.<br />
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From the vegetable to the meat, the fruit and side dish. And let me tell you...its a lot of work. Thankfully it was just Easter...I can't imagine the day I'll make my first Thanksgiving dinner!!<br />
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Well, we were waiting for our adorable niece <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2012/04/adorable-adele.html">Adele</a> to be born and weren't sure that we wanted to make back-to-back 7 hour trips in the span of 2 weeks. (not to mention pay for the gas that comes along with that). So we decided to celebrate Easter at home and hold off until Miss Adele was born to visit Nebraska.<br />
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<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-3143057127261994922012-05-07T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-07T08:30:02.488-05:004th Annual Austad Family Easter Egg Hunt!Well, this event is sure gaining in popularity! I already had a few people asking me if we did it this year! Since we don't have kids and I absolutely love when Easter time rolls around, I make, excuse me, I let Ryan have an Easter egg hunt all on his own!<br />
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I think he loves it. And after the <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2010/04/2nd-annual-austad-easter-egg-hunt.html">1st and 2nd Annual Austad Family Easter Egg Hunt</a>, Lola joined for the <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2011/04/presenting-3rd-annual-austad-family.html">3rd Annual</a>, and this year we held the 4th Annual in our backyard. The weather was gorgeous and I was able to hide them in the trees in bushes in our yard.<br />
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Of course, we equipped Lola with her own Easter basket this year. Which she proceeded to think was attacking her, and didn't flinch while it was around her neck.<br />
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But once we got outside, Lola was ready to roll, and I had Ryan and Lola pose for a photo op. How sweet are they?<br />
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And then the hunt began! This year I just yelled, "GO!" but I'm seriously considering getting one of those blow horns next year that they use at the start of races. Wouldn't that excite the neighbors?<br />
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Lola found one right off the bat. (I hid 10 plastic eggs total, 5 with dog treats and 5 with human treats, a.k.a. packaged Skittles) And don't worry I washed the eggs afterward to get rid of any dog treat taste for future egg hunts. <br />
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And then she was on a roll.<br />
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Here's Ryan in action<br />
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And showing me how excited he is about the 4th Annual Austad Family Easter Egg Hunt!<br />
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At one point, I realized that Lola had found all of hers already and was "helping" Ryan. Here she is running by a bush. She took a quick smell and then alerted Ryan that something was over there. She's a smart cookie.<br />
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Towards the end of the hunt, Ryan was pretty proud to show me all of the eggs he had found.<br />
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Well here goes nothin'! Today I will run my very first 1/2 marathon. eeee! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.<br />
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Ryan and I have been training for it together, each running at least 3-4 times a week. The longest I've run is 10 miles, and that was in gale force winds, so I'm hoping that 13 in mild to nice temperature will be just as fun. : )<br />
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- I'll make sure to post some pictures afterward to let you know that I survived ; ) <br />
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<br />amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-61200776957897956382012-05-05T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-05T08:30:01.008-05:00Broccoli, Grape and Pasta SaladThanks to Pinterest, I found a great recipe in mid April for a summer salad! If you'd like the full recipe click<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/kitchen-assistant/fresh-and-easy-harvest-salad-recipes-00417000074808/"> here</a>. After a long week of work, I made this on a beautiful Friday night, Ryan and I sat out on the porch with a glass of wine and our salad and it even felt a smidge like summer! It's delicious and easy- check and check!<br />
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The only things I changed were the 1 full cup of mayonnaise- I substitute a 1/2 cup of light mayo instead and it still had plenty of flavor, and the strips of bacon. We decided we didn't need any bacon, but I'm sure it would add a bit of saltiness. Enjoy!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-11132562701955740302012-05-04T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-04T08:30:02.596-05:00DevouredWe learned early on that Lola had an urge to chew. Thankfully it was only her toys and bones rather than our furniture, shoes and clothes. But what we didn't realize was that we would have to have a toy graveyard for my numerous attempts to buy her something cute and cuddly. For example- these toys would last approximately 2.5 minutes with Lola before their innards were soon out. No offense Martha, your toys are adorable...but you might want to stick to crafts and desserts.<br />
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But when she morphed into a young lady pup (yes that's the technical term) and is now roughly 70 lbs., cute and cuddly doesn't work so well. So Ryan and I figured out that we buy only 3 types of toys from now on.<br />
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2. Rope Toys - we learned the hard way that she likes to pull off the ends of the rope and scatter them around the house. We now cut off the ends and let her have fun with the rest of it.<br />
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And 3. Tennis Balls - my dad recently gave us a dozen old tennis balls and Lola is in love. We keep a few "outside balls" and a few "inside balls" so that way the dirt and mud don't come into the house. Her new favorite word- FETCH! If you whisper the word, she'll grab a tennis ball and run.<br />
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Sometimes we have to retire a rope toy, when she's been working on it for a while. As you can see- she found a loose end on this one.<br />
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To the dog parents out there, are there any other quality tough toys you would recommend? We've tried the "rough and tough" labeled rubber toys, but she still seems to rip those into shreds. Oh well, at least the girl knows what she likes- tennis balls, ropes and Nylabones!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-33695789785866604562012-05-03T11:55:00.002-05:002012-05-03T11:55:55.777-05:00Paper ListsI read a stat the other day that said 37% of adults claim to have a 'high' addiction to their smart phones, and interestingly enough another 37% also claimed 'moderate' addiction. That's over 70% of adults claiming some sort of addiction to their smart phone. And...I'm one of them. I'll be honest, Ryan and I had a discussion before bed last night and it went a little something like this...<br />
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Ryan: "How's your day look tomorrow?"<br />
Me: (turning to grab my cell phone from the side table) "I don't know, let me check my calendar....um...pretty good. Only a few meetings in the morning and then a pretty open afternoon."<br />
5 minutes later<br />
Me: "What's the weather supposed to be like this Sunday?"<br />
Ryan: "I think we're supposed to have a 50% chance of rain, but I think its supposed to be nice for our run in the morning."<br />
Me: (turning to grab my cell phone from the side table to confirm) "Yep- you're right."<br />
After 15 minutes joking about something funny....<br />
Ryan: "...there will be hell to pay!" (laughing)<br />Me: "I wonder where that phrase came from?" (turning to grab my cell phone from the side table)<br />
Notice a trend here?<br />
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After Ryan finally reminded me that I had consulted my smart phone at least 4-5 times in the last 20 minutes, I realized I was an addict. But not in the, "If I don't check it, I won't be connected way." More in the, "I'm overly curious and want to have all the info kind of way." As you can tell, I don't like being "out of the know." If that's even a phrase.<br />
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But I like to think that I disconnect when I can. When we go on long walks, I leave my phone at home. When I'm upstairs cleaning, my phone will be nowhere in site, and sometimes I leave for the grocery store, with no phone...just my paper list. Which I still prefer. However, sometimes the familiarity of using my smart phone gets the best of me.<br />
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Take for example a few weeks ago, when I was headed to the grocery store. I had my list of things ready to go all written out on my "grocery list" task sheet. I grabbed my purse, my reusable bags and my keys and was headed out the door. When I got to the parking lot and grabbed for my list, I realized I had forgotten it. This was one instance where I really wished I had my paper and pen rather than my phone.<br />
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So...in true smart phone fashion, my lovely husband took pictures of my list and send them via text message.<br />
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* Apparently we really needed pretzels.<br />
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NOT THE SAME. You can't place a check mark on a picture, or scratch a circle around one thing you know you'll forget if you don't get it first. And I've tried those grocery list apps. Having to enter in my pass code each time I need to delete one thing is annoying, and makes my grocery trip even more exhausting. And when you're looking down at your phone in the soup aisle, there tend to be very angry shoppers behind you. I want to print a sign and place it on my back, "I'm not checking facebook statuses, just using my grocery list app, move along please."<br />
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One time I almost ran into a police officer while I was pushing my cart and deleting bananas off my list. Thankfully he had a sense of humor and muttered..."texting while driving?" Which I nervously replied with, "at least I'm not in my car." heh heh. <br />
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Smartphone- you are lovely, and your wealth of information and educational and entertaining apps help me to keep organized and busy, but I've got to start using you sparingly. My marriage and grocery trips will be much better off for it.amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-34469669893484946502012-04-25T08:30:00.000-05:002012-04-25T08:30:05.474-05:00Adorable Adele<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzELIzWvxjYxTnWsBj9Es04pRQqwibq2WExmBOKaje14XSa00mGvW74tj9DA8k5AUbRdF_hQW66CpLd2ciRZoI_8zcJpRgV8eDyKWkkHtrk5mu9hiJkKbuQIMXl_4An9cJzYF-qwbV2Y/s1600/adele2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzELIzWvxjYxTnWsBj9Es04pRQqwibq2WExmBOKaje14XSa00mGvW74tj9DA8k5AUbRdF_hQW66CpLd2ciRZoI_8zcJpRgV8eDyKWkkHtrk5mu9hiJkKbuQIMXl_4An9cJzYF-qwbV2Y/s400/adele2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733138067348690482" border="0" /></a>Little Miss Adele Elizabeth Rubin was born on Friday, April 13th, 2012. After mama, Sara, went through more than 15 hours of labor, we are so glad you arrived!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiGtR6M_gkD8oR0AWINr7SI4JU4Jdg4wAP2aV-0hZJYvFlxvA-l4UbE7OYQHbsc6l1HfvUuH2fQpN9i6OdpOVhqmKqFHi9jXcpgqOFuiRiomW0oLqQkkBJfS0w8h-vI7CsZZXheXy494/s1600/adele1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdiGtR6M_gkD8oR0AWINr7SI4JU4Jdg4wAP2aV-0hZJYvFlxvA-l4UbE7OYQHbsc6l1HfvUuH2fQpN9i6OdpOVhqmKqFHi9jXcpgqOFuiRiomW0oLqQkkBJfS0w8h-vI7CsZZXheXy494/s400/adele1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733138068476401122" border="0" /></a><br />We are so incredibly blessed to have this little lady in our lives. We met her last weekend when we were visiting Mike and Sara in Omaha and will make sure to post lots of pictures of that trip!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDAHwHLydPv4gfcHrrsRlrdk8JD8m9HkTkuk9I0PWY7NlhK_b5iWNTxqf4xgYppPwgYWK2HTMCTShp_EFG55wKTTpOV8-nf60mK8r0F5REIZH667XaYHRUz_W8C2BbJCTYKZaeENjl4o/s1600/adele3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDAHwHLydPv4gfcHrrsRlrdk8JD8m9HkTkuk9I0PWY7NlhK_b5iWNTxqf4xgYppPwgYWK2HTMCTShp_EFG55wKTTpOV8-nf60mK8r0F5REIZH667XaYHRUz_W8C2BbJCTYKZaeENjl4o/s400/adele3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733138071732487954" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the world Adele, we're so glad you're here!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-86591435978343803852012-04-24T08:30:00.003-05:002012-04-24T08:30:07.687-05:00Zoo Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aPHibogO1MP9G_GwR0tuByWieAgTYmkTmo3VX1QSXEYXEdBR_iWgYlBwADXMbtfYKackHhPrSDD5uHREadAPbnOTy2_kk9leqxPQtjWwauMAvyDQZC_3j3t-ub6LZY58Y5QDphbU-gE/s1600/zoo1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aPHibogO1MP9G_GwR0tuByWieAgTYmkTmo3VX1QSXEYXEdBR_iWgYlBwADXMbtfYKackHhPrSDD5uHREadAPbnOTy2_kk9leqxPQtjWwauMAvyDQZC_3j3t-ub6LZY58Y5QDphbU-gE/s400/zoo1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133583803083810" border="0" /></a><br />I had no idea that the <a href="http://www.mnzoo.com/http://">Minnesota Zoo</a> was so great! Usually when I think of zoos I immediately go to the San Diego Zoo and Henry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Doorly</span> Zoo in Omaha. I guess I didn't realize that even though Minnesota is a bit chillier than San Diego, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OK</span>, who am I kidding much colder than San Diego in the winter months...they can still have a fantastic outdoor zoo!<br /><br />We took a visit when Ryan's parents and Miss Abbie were in town and had a blast!<br /><br />A stop at the aquarium proved fun as Ryan spotted the dolphins.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLB88W6n3HoxH50pTkmjkSI_pIrC2cwhfFGfGnzVaeWL1fcx-E8S47ccJcb9HXI6CP-Tfc05wQ0_iLY4ZxnSXDXPuvTMzevlp9CzvIgYF9ch3UgDnD97bHy3sJmukMqbcTNbXs4Ia90mo/s1600/zoo2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLB88W6n3HoxH50pTkmjkSI_pIrC2cwhfFGfGnzVaeWL1fcx-E8S47ccJcb9HXI6CP-Tfc05wQ0_iLY4ZxnSXDXPuvTMzevlp9CzvIgYF9ch3UgDnD97bHy3sJmukMqbcTNbXs4Ia90mo/s400/zoo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133586221466306" border="0" /></a><br />We got a close up look at some wild turkeys.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LFs0jvhHtSQe3gboc2toOz6yRV06C5Qr1Tx_dhO0lhepy7wklbYOan2IblfpV9iUVB0Fs6VTgQDpyfcKkfMWS3ZIojwL-RAn-WcWJUOxNSrksUBN4Qhs6TkyVLFyssnd6MeLIAip83Y/s1600/zoo4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LFs0jvhHtSQe3gboc2toOz6yRV06C5Qr1Tx_dhO0lhepy7wklbYOan2IblfpV9iUVB0Fs6VTgQDpyfcKkfMWS3ZIojwL-RAn-WcWJUOxNSrksUBN4Qhs6TkyVLFyssnd6MeLIAip83Y/s400/zoo4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133604161755074" border="0" /></a><br />And this Cheetah was pacing frantically, about 5 feet in front of us...I wasn't sure the chain link fence was the safest, so I kept my distance and zoomed in. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeSJkg8Y3Lo5LyIBJ_euBxgfSJ8BMDA_KiVb4ryocKJe4l_TQbDjV2CH55RVuIKxGmFOrDDh48Gj_K2yAR5MsQJow0byK6zCDh-JpJ89X5yY6FVNBy0P1MyzAfQoHkwGaJRLaNGc7Xgg/s1600/zoo6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeSJkg8Y3Lo5LyIBJ_euBxgfSJ8BMDA_KiVb4ryocKJe4l_TQbDjV2CH55RVuIKxGmFOrDDh48Gj_K2yAR5MsQJow0byK6zCDh-JpJ89X5yY6FVNBy0P1MyzAfQoHkwGaJRLaNGc7Xgg/s400/zoo6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133655599801218" border="0" /></a><br />This Grizzly Bear gave us quite the show as he jumped up and down on that tree branch.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Vprj-8CuCkLSmDFc1nIP8IqKm1i3Vm5GwcqR_CcvoOqZFrs5X_oa5n1Tp6tByewiUz3IgN81zdjYQMYHeMLvZv-v0g9Z4iXUuI0XOawl1JC8FakJbLYO2TArnrQigVXdRDYHxTwZtZ0/s1600/zoo5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Vprj-8CuCkLSmDFc1nIP8IqKm1i3Vm5GwcqR_CcvoOqZFrs5X_oa5n1Tp6tByewiUz3IgN81zdjYQMYHeMLvZv-v0g9Z4iXUuI0XOawl1JC8FakJbLYO2TArnrQigVXdRDYHxTwZtZ0/s400/zoo5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133610089269090" border="0" /></a><br />And we realized that Lola must have friends at the zoo, after seeing a black furry item that looked very close to our beloved pup.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctTdRRHlGU3lHWlaYJLixTAyKvugo-Ppkn0szKLJ6YMhcEje5zKehODc5MXCwPSeesRSH3Y2uJob8jlFpQ3MSlh-mLB_BABk67h8zYW5PR9pwsfTBYUprOc7aQB3xjl3Bp8n-RrzmHT4/s1600/zoo3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctTdRRHlGU3lHWlaYJLixTAyKvugo-Ppkn0szKLJ6YMhcEje5zKehODc5MXCwPSeesRSH3Y2uJob8jlFpQ3MSlh-mLB_BABk67h8zYW5PR9pwsfTBYUprOc7aQB3xjl3Bp8n-RrzmHT4/s400/zoo3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733133600938733010" border="0" /></a>Denise purchased a season pass that works at any U.S. zoo, so I have a feeling we'll be back sooner rather than later!amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-85708214827176428592012-04-23T08:30:00.002-05:002012-04-23T08:30:08.115-05:00Another WalkWe really like to walk, if you haven't caught on already, we do that a lot.<br />Here are some recent shots from our walk around Purgatory Lake.<br />Yeah- its called Purgatory Lake, weird, I know. But once you get used to it, there have been some silly jokes that have come out of it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f46tOmApWkXrADJpiYdrOk-9YAI-jeLjiubTrZKjVb8_wLECEfI1KvNxpAQN_nkA2GHZwoIzXmQk58FCWe9OG9H_K09x62dWEzFy5tqMPU6aj6MpJOj5iggUDchpJ4lkcKiNEKcsYzo/s1600/purgs1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0f46tOmApWkXrADJpiYdrOk-9YAI-jeLjiubTrZKjVb8_wLECEfI1KvNxpAQN_nkA2GHZwoIzXmQk58FCWe9OG9H_K09x62dWEzFy5tqMPU6aj6MpJOj5iggUDchpJ4lkcKiNEKcsYzo/s400/purgs1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733130551746316562" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coordinated photo op looks<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwWSN42o7hw3v1EkzuSav1Fp3AxRKq7L_WeXt9HX4bm0BtXAtQSMit4nVDUNWUs45CfLTLCaviJJVGCLWaTss2nnA_yk9NSN_uGpAW4uVmidM95SFfBtuW9l3IvQsbTCyJpgL3d_y6vQ/s1600/purgs2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwWSN42o7hw3v1EkzuSav1Fp3AxRKq7L_WeXt9HX4bm0BtXAtQSMit4nVDUNWUs45CfLTLCaviJJVGCLWaTss2nnA_yk9NSN_uGpAW4uVmidM95SFfBtuW9l3IvQsbTCyJpgL3d_y6vQ/s400/purgs2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733130557159601394" border="0" /></a>Sticks! Score!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMXzRpjhOBhUIiqzn0lYrw7OHF_u9OmbrElfMgpEZEmd_v71UTvzyEZBsIJsjKcGnovkcVbh58H6EoDXdi3sG-PhyphenhyphenbcSSx6Th9YluMcJgjXiFU5MpRAUgI-_9j8l3-vU7nCBGT0QE8Pk/s1600/purgs3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMXzRpjhOBhUIiqzn0lYrw7OHF_u9OmbrElfMgpEZEmd_v71UTvzyEZBsIJsjKcGnovkcVbh58H6EoDXdi3sG-PhyphenhyphenbcSSx6Th9YluMcJgjXiFU5MpRAUgI-_9j8l3-vU7nCBGT0QE8Pk/s400/purgs3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733130558928868002" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me and Lola<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO-f34yKHaR0g8Y6P9bTw24f-9DYfb9CEPACfD37H4im7e2LkGHTe9_H90A-32bitYPiOtEn8xinq2uVzxg9wwUcS625Ky5NZc9gxF0n3hhg4MSV3bfOO9oivEKLlJgONqsFAPkQfSmQ/s1600/purgs4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO-f34yKHaR0g8Y6P9bTw24f-9DYfb9CEPACfD37H4im7e2LkGHTe9_H90A-32bitYPiOtEn8xinq2uVzxg9wwUcS625Ky5NZc9gxF0n3hhg4MSV3bfOO9oivEKLlJgONqsFAPkQfSmQ/s400/purgs4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733130565878879586" border="0" /></a>One Tired Girl<br /></div>amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-24505289639685614022012-04-22T08:00:00.000-05:002012-04-22T08:00:14.627-05:00CHEESE!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheese!!</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy Sunday</span></span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgAXEVuDRi2ONCG6pZeKKcrAbMa2yFhIjJN2IH3t3lftpCUZQ4I7KmtHH00SdLfdhHd-vJ46YJA_4YCEVc5N-Ekzlr4Al1CtOBC4BxyX-nttc66-ODbIT49sdAMuqTNFDbbKXucMiJ0w/s1600/cheese.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgAXEVuDRi2ONCG6pZeKKcrAbMa2yFhIjJN2IH3t3lftpCUZQ4I7KmtHH00SdLfdhHd-vJ46YJA_4YCEVc5N-Ekzlr4Al1CtOBC4BxyX-nttc66-ODbIT49sdAMuqTNFDbbKXucMiJ0w/s400/cheese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733129408267558562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">- love Lola<br /></div>amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-49573959353360972772012-04-21T09:44:00.001-05:002012-04-21T09:44:00.296-05:00A Rare MomentLike I mentioned in <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2012/04/lola-ryan-and-easter-blessings.html">this post</a>, I don't seem to have a lot of photos of Lola and myself. I'm usually the one behind the camera capturing the memories. So while Ryan and Lola have a myriad of pictures together, there are rare moments when I get a picture with Lola too.<br /><br />I'm doing my best to help the situation and instead of just hoping that Ryan or someone else will take the picture, I'm reverting back to my high school and early college years and asking "would you take a picture of us." Its not that its the picture itself that matters, but the memory that goes along with it.<br /><br />My father in law is a photographer that has been able to catch some great images of us as a family and we always joke with him that if there isn't a photo of the event...it didn't happen. :) I know this isn't true, but I'm a visual person. So when I see an image that I love dearly of a time in life that may span months or years back it cues up my memory and brings me back to that time.<br /><br />Like this one:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWg2u4gX121vztGzP-kvnTCidi3_A7zHtgyTELe-g0fKp16vaAFwb55SGxRrz29Fh0JnfbDK3RdD2WFEpe_bwl0V55rSKPFCfqtKKCIqr7cM2nFXYTXUWGFAX2YBCG3nBZ_8qI0-yGMA/s1600/21st.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWg2u4gX121vztGzP-kvnTCidi3_A7zHtgyTELe-g0fKp16vaAFwb55SGxRrz29Fh0JnfbDK3RdD2WFEpe_bwl0V55rSKPFCfqtKKCIqr7cM2nFXYTXUWGFAX2YBCG3nBZ_8qI0-yGMA/s400/21st.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733124440366765714" border="0" /></a>This is a photo from my 21st birthday, the end of our Junior year of college. Ryan and I were "just friends" at the time and had gone to a Fraternity/Sorority dance called the Country Club dance a few months prior. We were re-enacting a photo from that night. I say that this is the moment when I knew we were something more, even though we didn't officially start dating until 4-5 months later. I love this picture, because to me it signifies something new...our future together before we even knew it.<br /><br />And this one:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggw1kYHVifiNaGvxx5OonJKpQha7xzYJwr281HpzHq6axD3WyTtIR5vf2n6lBmoIl2i6aRMd2L0g2MvCle7vDnlI31_rqSvV9851wQhmD0EDb7Y7jQBz2M7aCePgFTkV7ATJip_iREtzU/s1600/beach+shot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggw1kYHVifiNaGvxx5OonJKpQha7xzYJwr281HpzHq6axD3WyTtIR5vf2n6lBmoIl2i6aRMd2L0g2MvCle7vDnlI31_rqSvV9851wQhmD0EDb7Y7jQBz2M7aCePgFTkV7ATJip_iREtzU/s400/beach+shot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733125648412408034" border="0" /></a>Pardon the scantily clad-ness, we were on the beach after all. This picture makes me smile every time I see it. I'm not sure what was just said, but we're both laughing and happy. We were definitely already in love here, and 6 months later we were engaged.<br /><br />And finally, this last one:<br />This one melts my heart<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKn2sPGCuwM8suEJrK_LwIvpVzqSb_525g0Jo94tLjY9gfs82UhTirSlNJEHokTR8CeLDlWWejvB5Ec2zhuUlY_MXyf2qL6NaTqprpbiwSXTxfSG_XSxZyp9sbnMZaGywY58HCTyMABk/s1600/bawling.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKn2sPGCuwM8suEJrK_LwIvpVzqSb_525g0Jo94tLjY9gfs82UhTirSlNJEHokTR8CeLDlWWejvB5Ec2zhuUlY_MXyf2qL6NaTqprpbiwSXTxfSG_XSxZyp9sbnMZaGywY58HCTyMABk/s400/bawling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733126796587767890" border="0" /></a>This is me and my dad. And if you haven't already heard the story. This was the night of our wedding rehearsal. We were running around most of the day and finally the rehearsal was about to begin. My fantastic personal attendant and great friend, Laura Farrell, was lining us all up to enter the church. One by one the bridesmaids and groomsmen started entering. When my sister and Nik (our maid of honor and best man) were the next to leave my dad suck out his elbow for me to hang onto and we both looked at each other and started sobbing. We cried all the way down the aisle and then realized the enormity of the moment. I am so incredibly glad we have this picture.<br /><br />And now, a recent shot. One of me and my baby, Lola.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YhThb-UfivPv4K0N41fK7jOhXUD2m9ZGKFGMh0A2qW6Yyv09hM9HQ-zc7GOuusksPhijePxhFvQdSJnybVoNwtHYVx8rW7pTVAcj0T6Qybe99ockx5p9-ieFfdNRmruG3XnALK_bZFQ/s1600/rare.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YhThb-UfivPv4K0N41fK7jOhXUD2m9ZGKFGMh0A2qW6Yyv09hM9HQ-zc7GOuusksPhijePxhFvQdSJnybVoNwtHYVx8rW7pTVAcj0T6Qybe99ockx5p9-ieFfdNRmruG3XnALK_bZFQ/s400/rare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733123046911711138" border="0" /></a>Granted, her black fur makes her really hard to see, you can still pick out the whites of her eyes and her looking up at me. This is a great picture and one that I absolutely love, even though my nostril is the size of the moon.<br /><br />So, I'm going to do a better job of asking for more pictures please. And hopefully you'll get to see a lot more of me and ryan or me and lola on here soon. :)amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-35660112210296921662012-04-20T09:32:00.001-05:002012-04-20T09:32:00.771-05:00"Oh Say Can You See..."With the move to Minnesota we've been able to spend some time with Ryan's Minnesota family- Aunt Kim and Uncle Greg and their sons, Josh & Colton. It's been fun when they visit us and when we've gone to <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2012/03/high-school-hockey.html">Josh's hockey game</a>, but this time it was Colton's turn to shine!<br /><br />When we heard that Colton's choir was going to sing at the Target Center before the Timberwolves game, we knew we had to go and witness this momentous event.<br /><br />Here is the choir getting all set up and ready to sing-<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKm3qbsuJ7QWmKmTCLr5eN_nseXIaa7DNxBnOkBQLIePyV85bkEu453UAVbs9OcyenugM16juNHwnqHTwHiOH-6cS_rqbrZyI9oXiAX2pJMdiggi1LTAxDmzJt3NQL5-ePr0Ibc9qo8m0/s1600/colton1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKm3qbsuJ7QWmKmTCLr5eN_nseXIaa7DNxBnOkBQLIePyV85bkEu453UAVbs9OcyenugM16juNHwnqHTwHiOH-6cS_rqbrZyI9oXiAX2pJMdiggi1LTAxDmzJt3NQL5-ePr0Ibc9qo8m0/s400/colton1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733121892674396498" border="0" /></a><br />And here they go ladies and gentlemen- Colton has the purple shirt on, in the far right of the picture.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuy7gXqGomT5_LfaAIddDaQ-2XWTQl8d50xyt64bzpUnRm-cytG64C912n8WNZ5NZGSPb2wdagUsXWwqaKvQHnbe0mmHWe3XiIvfrqR9aWq87SRS5Ed_s_p_jg_HqoTtFifWWBJ-ZZzU/s1600/colton2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuy7gXqGomT5_LfaAIddDaQ-2XWTQl8d50xyt64bzpUnRm-cytG64C912n8WNZ5NZGSPb2wdagUsXWwqaKvQHnbe0mmHWe3XiIvfrqR9aWq87SRS5Ed_s_p_jg_HqoTtFifWWBJ-ZZzU/s400/colton2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733121899279261202" border="0" /></a><br />And walking off after a job well done<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIaqiHXv9ZgrGLy7axjQ0JcgJASiiaKDvzEpMgrcroFVc6QvHdfksPG7L-FJZ68vK2X3spvzJZaZ3n3LXa6XZ0ASXDMQkPZ_JWcgQaxsBcwCGqXcTx5azx1KkqHTsaw1L0tcJl_CQ7w0/s1600/colton3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIaqiHXv9ZgrGLy7axjQ0JcgJASiiaKDvzEpMgrcroFVc6QvHdfksPG7L-FJZ68vK2X3spvzJZaZ3n3LXa6XZ0ASXDMQkPZ_JWcgQaxsBcwCGqXcTx5azx1KkqHTsaw1L0tcJl_CQ7w0/s400/colton3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733121903006349090" border="0" /></a><br />The choir sounded great, and what a fun experience for these young high schoolers! Definitely something they'll never forget!<br /><br />oh- and we were there too :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Wuzi3Gr2-Ze1-dIA3xORkGV3HYAn5Jd7vFs6YbLakHp43mZLOaIH_5S8YlvXowDll4GMEYvcxcLONftT3eX1Alk4ugHX85H0WlC18op8VoxwYYZe2EciRTkmi_ZA_Z4gM6V8bbzZ7W8/s1600/at+the+game.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Wuzi3Gr2-Ze1-dIA3xORkGV3HYAn5Jd7vFs6YbLakHp43mZLOaIH_5S8YlvXowDll4GMEYvcxcLONftT3eX1Alk4ugHX85H0WlC18op8VoxwYYZe2EciRTkmi_ZA_Z4gM6V8bbzZ7W8/s400/at+the+game.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733122653690014690" border="0" /></a>amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-49758537810711434492012-04-19T08:30:00.001-05:002012-04-19T09:31:38.258-05:00Stephy's Visit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPAOLuFgXBEQsXpJMIequOMLRYnkDkggRU3vV39ukjzVT3Lq3v1NiubTzJlFNz_hN2MS3bb9kUcWyLnZOeZEEnvp6uvWFhBlLx8nxVZhC09VXROqjGlJQObqLa4ISF-2B7Bbfj10wnHw/s1600/steph+couch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPAOLuFgXBEQsXpJMIequOMLRYnkDkggRU3vV39ukjzVT3Lq3v1NiubTzJlFNz_hN2MS3bb9kUcWyLnZOeZEEnvp6uvWFhBlLx8nxVZhC09VXROqjGlJQObqLa4ISF-2B7Bbfj10wnHw/s400/steph+couch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727262784880173202" border="0" /></a><br />I love love love when we have visitors. Did you get that? I LOVE IT! It may be the motherly instinct in me that wants to be able to focus on others and give them a fun, relaxed and enjoyable stay. I like to take care of people, and I think its a fun change of pace to have a visitor.<br /><br />Luckily, I get this opportunity when my friend Steph comes to visit us in Minnesota! She comes for work about 3 times a year and last time she was here for <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-halloween-2011.html">Halloween</a>. This year, she was able to join us in the beginning of March, and we had a blast! We went shopping one day and found these adorable owl mugs. Of course, we purchased them!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstu0w-ckOPNFnqdTFawSx-srjuoaniZN7L2d58ueOMsZswV0EW1ekFDfLMMHZGzKdvan9khkZsVbCmkDtFmGu8TF07AOWrC8khltXURzAcU4yIxJcXA2CfsySy14xBw9V5Ur-mJAJKps/s1600/steph+mugs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstu0w-ckOPNFnqdTFawSx-srjuoaniZN7L2d58ueOMsZswV0EW1ekFDfLMMHZGzKdvan9khkZsVbCmkDtFmGu8TF07AOWrC8khltXURzAcU4yIxJcXA2CfsySy14xBw9V5Ur-mJAJKps/s400/steph+mugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727262781618990370" border="0" /></a><br />We had a great time with Stephy and are hoping to plan a trip to Dallas this fall! YAY! :)amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-53086966779419654552012-04-07T08:30:00.002-05:002012-04-07T08:30:03.380-05:00Lola, Ryan and Easter Blessings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EsLBkAvZ4mNRZ_TbnWJgQ8EQNy-LDn6J10qXP__spVEbwV118GaQZBJWE1D7Y0xqzW4jqOOqZstHLkkQQPKPpFyzZBLU1JoifR8fJK_mnk1x7W4k0jtslOWWpYyDbP1tv3g0CAlljxY/s1600/close+up+lola.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EsLBkAvZ4mNRZ_TbnWJgQ8EQNy-LDn6J10qXP__spVEbwV118GaQZBJWE1D7Y0xqzW4jqOOqZstHLkkQQPKPpFyzZBLU1JoifR8fJK_mnk1x7W4k0jtslOWWpYyDbP1tv3g0CAlljxY/s400/close+up+lola.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727259629703162338" border="0" /></a><br />I really should count how many pictures I have on this blog of Ryan and Lola. And then I should count how many pictures there are of me on this blog. I bet Ryan and Lola have 10 times more pictures than I do. But, then again I'm usually the one behind the camera...I think a lot of women can relate :)<br /><br />Sometimes I relish the quiet moments. If you read often, you know that there are times that I may be crafting for a week or baking or cooking...scratch that, I'm probably not cooking. But there are also moments, especially on our weekends where Ryan and I just hang out in our fireplace room and just sit. No books, no phones, no noise, just us, and Lola.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jx3vwMqBndSVqmY_mJtS59x4ZQahsUljYszWUjK6xBNE44sdKK18AtYAp4W-ZYkDkrD-ZKitcs0Grd27ax7yn17yQ81oLD_f-QmHD1wAqABiUsYBe4Vg5dKnuazwG_JTbzO-OHTn8ek/s1600/close+ups.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jx3vwMqBndSVqmY_mJtS59x4ZQahsUljYszWUjK6xBNE44sdKK18AtYAp4W-ZYkDkrD-ZKitcs0Grd27ax7yn17yQ81oLD_f-QmHD1wAqABiUsYBe4Vg5dKnuazwG_JTbzO-OHTn8ek/s400/close+ups.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727259632721730386" border="0" /></a><br />Sometimes this leads to naps. But most of the time we just sit and chat. I think a lot of the craziness that is in our lives today stems from constant connectivity. I am a culprit of this, for sure. Before my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">smart phone</span> days I did a pretty good job disconnecting when I arrived at home. But that also means that I didn't get the latest <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">face book</span> update or work email either. And sometimes that's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">OK</span>.<br /><br />I want to challenge myself this Easter weekend to disconnect from phone, only checking it 3 times during the day rather than the 20+ I probably do. And relish in God's glory. In the blessing that he gave to us by sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. I can't imagine a greater love.<br /><br />I always love Easter weekend, and usually we're traveling to see family. This weekend, it will most likely be just the 3 of us as we're patiently awaiting the arrival of Baby Rubin. I know we'll have quiet moments and I'm really looking forward to them.<br /><br />We hope your Easter weekend is relaxing and filled with family and reflection.amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-64155896429733826822012-04-05T08:30:00.000-05:002012-04-05T08:30:05.785-05:00Leap Day Snow!With the wonderful spring weather we've been having lately, I can't believe my pictures when I look to the last day of February and see this...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGmRr-wS5rAwv9qugrHoHaOEdwTW1h2PfM0NU0MCNt-kD8tMXvSfW2VOodc0ssGd-7LrykSss7qITANAeGhYQ5pIjCjR-UI6PRC5kFUeASMeRsC2R9W_T5fUm28DvbXZI1HPKKnbR8Co/s1600/leap+day+snow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGmRr-wS5rAwv9qugrHoHaOEdwTW1h2PfM0NU0MCNt-kD8tMXvSfW2VOodc0ssGd-7LrykSss7qITANAeGhYQ5pIjCjR-UI6PRC5kFUeASMeRsC2R9W_T5fUm28DvbXZI1HPKKnbR8Co/s400/leap+day+snow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727257487893737906" border="0" /></a>Yep, we had a freak Leap Day Snowstorm on the last day of February, and we haven't seen snow since then! Ha, take that winter! As you all know, I do like me some snow...but I like snow when its November/December, I'm inside curled up by the fire with hot chocolate in my hand, a good book to read and Lola curled up at my feet.<br /><br />Not when its 1 week before Easter! And in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Midwest</span>, that has definitely happened before! Let's hope that the snow is gone for good this year....of course until November :)<br /><br />Ryan and I have a bet, I don't remember what we actually bet, but I said we wouldn't get another snow this winter/spring. I think I'm winning :)amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-71948754980703655972012-04-04T08:30:00.000-05:002012-04-04T08:30:00.288-05:00All Dressed Up...with somewhere to go!<br /><br />My company usually holds an employee only holiday party before Christmas. But because of the hustle and bustle of that time of year, they wait until the end of February to celebrate with co-workers and their families. That's right, we get 2 parties to celebrate the holidays! woo!<br /><br />So, the last weekend in February, Ryan and I got all dressed up and hit the C+M Mardi Gras Party! We had such a great time and relaxed with co-workers, ate some great food and had some drinks. Of course, I only remembered to take a few pictures before we left rather than together at the event, but I guess this will work :)<br /><br />I would also like to take this time to congratulate my hubby on such a fantastic accomplishment. I know I mentioned it in <a href="http://amberlyandryan.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-how-shes-grown.html">this post with Lola</a>, but I want to say it again. I mean, how can you look at that picture below and not see a transformation!? Way to go babe! Lola and I are so proud of you and your healthy weight loss goal.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgRgBp5ugaMbVaLuRBlNYfPiF4C5KOh9S08KUFU2lv1R4Zadyp30zv3C3qVRmUS26VmRmZH6LSLuDs9SdvWLfRViUhUuworgZTax9hMDoKaDLy5rG2sGAcA4ecLJXK9Zpo_rkOH0WUIc/s1600/ryan+healthy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgRgBp5ugaMbVaLuRBlNYfPiF4C5KOh9S08KUFU2lv1R4Zadyp30zv3C3qVRmUS26VmRmZH6LSLuDs9SdvWLfRViUhUuworgZTax9hMDoKaDLy5rG2sGAcA4ecLJXK9Zpo_rkOH0WUIc/s400/ryan+healthy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727256684187936226" border="0" /></a>Lola giving Dad a hand :)<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN8J5_D7hnpKvH1FLbnevlKZoVkXhCzkYAoZqssBGR7WDOo_NVkg-5fOEC49kc-qXaDBRMOxuAYSU74dXcfpEbMEtn4K9BdOvJ45LWKq4u7B8Shh4mloJ0k-EBUWdZ4V4lg_5p0Nm5fo/s1600/ryan+healthy2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWN8J5_D7hnpKvH1FLbnevlKZoVkXhCzkYAoZqssBGR7WDOo_NVkg-5fOEC49kc-qXaDBRMOxuAYSU74dXcfpEbMEtn4K9BdOvJ45LWKq4u7B8Shh4mloJ0k-EBUWdZ4V4lg_5p0Nm5fo/s400/ryan+healthy2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727256691711606354" border="0" /></a>amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-61082086464700504392012-04-03T14:06:00.004-05:002012-04-03T14:16:01.669-05:00Bows Bows and Bows<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkH1xl5SJVSWk_X2aADUbeJLDwDrkOm_8uXX7Ulgp5ywGk_4VgFBkhXvQlXsjkG-Xkfuhh9KoJlIJdnbQkaFNn9pnHHYnOoRhkBmHkzQVSvq6OnNNrJIyKoPGtt-5OQMJdlWiyE0xugE/s1600/bows3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 389px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkH1xl5SJVSWk_X2aADUbeJLDwDrkOm_8uXX7Ulgp5ywGk_4VgFBkhXvQlXsjkG-Xkfuhh9KoJlIJdnbQkaFNn9pnHHYnOoRhkBmHkzQVSvq6OnNNrJIyKoPGtt-5OQMJdlWiyE0xugE/s400/bows3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727253630449228530" border="0" /></a><br />So I decided that since I have a niece and a soon-to-be niece that I needed to make something <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">girly</span> one day. And what's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">girlier</span> than adorable bows?<br /><br />I, of course found the <a href="http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/2012/02/no-sew-fabric-flowers.htmlhttp://">tutorial on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pinterest</span></a>, and after wrangling some headbands, fabric scraps, my glue gun and assorted buttons I was on a mission.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12P5lW55GYQjZPQS9uL1bXSXIl7wOz_iqPgvi2_jB4gFJ76f7LjHgdOlVNnVtVcl3G1oIa9ngRREWlCgjsqGPu11jZAoPHuiTsk4pFvdIX62apEf0TgiYUNyKI2EVs0csF1dfoCovOQc/s1600/bows5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12P5lW55GYQjZPQS9uL1bXSXIl7wOz_iqPgvi2_jB4gFJ76f7LjHgdOlVNnVtVcl3G1oIa9ngRREWlCgjsqGPu11jZAoPHuiTsk4pFvdIX62apEf0TgiYUNyKI2EVs0csF1dfoCovOQc/s400/bows5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727253642500606930" border="0" /></a>Close up of a blue and pink bow<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg_uY1jf-k_iBdb0vFqdec0G0gWYnLyv5fEff-aZGpE4QPSvcdhZWlt6xoxQ2w0oWofJmgQEjt2k4bY1sO73cDO9KqaAYE2FiE2-3s4zIj7oN3h9Y0zcT77-8AsD66nuwHNLcEklCmQM/s1600/bows4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigg_uY1jf-k_iBdb0vFqdec0G0gWYnLyv5fEff-aZGpE4QPSvcdhZWlt6xoxQ2w0oWofJmgQEjt2k4bY1sO73cDO9KqaAYE2FiE2-3s4zIj7oN3h9Y0zcT77-8AsD66nuwHNLcEklCmQM/s400/bows4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727253637501790114" border="0" /></a><br />Of course, I forgot to take pictures while I was actually making them, but <a href="http://scatteredthoughtsofasahm.blogspot.com/2012/02/no-sew-fabric-flowers.html">this tutorial</a> will help if you're interested. I love that they are not the huge <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gerbera</span> daisy bows that seem larger than the baby herself.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvULglLLLL7RGq03bxpRVuaTRgcd_nLiLO_6q916iMzKU5RJLrxqaHo18PPEYag7viXwrw6HtKDMbc_SA7PK-h7k5azK2BWJ5YKXXlVXKv8mu5zpgRGQW2o7ElmebEZWfn0q6Cl1f1Y5Q/s1600/bows1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvULglLLLL7RGq03bxpRVuaTRgcd_nLiLO_6q916iMzKU5RJLrxqaHo18PPEYag7viXwrw6HtKDMbc_SA7PK-h7k5azK2BWJ5YKXXlVXKv8mu5zpgRGQW2o7ElmebEZWfn0q6Cl1f1Y5Q/s400/bows1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727253629121068434" border="0" /></a><br />And here is my beautiful niece modeling one.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5rAO3Wt6TZwr7Ma0U1xRp_msChGU0vIf_eXlowLEfjEbPtizuqxEpAmvGlgQVIJGbX2rBqC85vtrEMk5cXl2p54ZJbHpOZy5TmktEZIGErO6nqrjQB1zCoX6I2Gk60B9FXUI5ZFq4Yg/s1600/charlotte+bow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz5rAO3Wt6TZwr7Ma0U1xRp_msChGU0vIf_eXlowLEfjEbPtizuqxEpAmvGlgQVIJGbX2rBqC85vtrEMk5cXl2p54ZJbHpOZy5TmktEZIGErO6nqrjQB1zCoX6I2Gk60B9FXUI5ZFq4Yg/s400/charlotte+bow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727254911384024002" border="0" /></a><br />:) i love how they turned out...and I love her.amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327207859467822082.post-8163011836885284022012-03-13T09:50:00.004-05:002012-03-13T10:00:50.386-05:00SHE'S HERE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPmePw-3gGt-1irsLfbPJtHAyIFE5q8oV-OpkY8LEZhzSrBMg4mW9Ayt4FQneNnFNwBP9_uJRLhB2IEw0Vr-bn4KGGqJHWPyBe7VKjQogPIGzi7YJ_e85dgFZ_1CosPyMf_N8LoNSim8/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPmePw-3gGt-1irsLfbPJtHAyIFE5q8oV-OpkY8LEZhzSrBMg4mW9Ayt4FQneNnFNwBP9_uJRLhB2IEw0Vr-bn4KGGqJHWPyBe7VKjQogPIGzi7YJ_e85dgFZ_1CosPyMf_N8LoNSim8/s400/photo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719395315892664242" border="0" /></a><br />The first of our two beautiful nieces is HERE!<br /><br />Charlotte Genevieve Martir was born on Thursday, March 8th at 8:31 pm. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz., and has a full head of hair!<br /><br />My sister was a trooper and delivered Charlotte a natural! Mom, Baby and Dad are doing great. They've had some time to bond at home as a family before my parents (now Grandparents) arrive tomorrow in San Diego to give mom and dad some much needed relief! We've been able to video chat with them and the Martir family is adjusting to having a little one at home quite nicely. Look at that mama- isn't she glowing?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fNCcQBh_7Qdcm6uSsKYRVlvDE6dsyDne79nPALSDUU9-Gyqjy8W-9PFdPafUz45DPS3R0k0ZGJql3RyXKpcSqmDNM1hX1DZl7ZLOaT5RdT-Y_5njpi6bB0v3TXjLBSzLLHrYR9VWmIg/s1600/photo%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fNCcQBh_7Qdcm6uSsKYRVlvDE6dsyDne79nPALSDUU9-Gyqjy8W-9PFdPafUz45DPS3R0k0ZGJql3RyXKpcSqmDNM1hX1DZl7ZLOaT5RdT-Y_5njpi6bB0v3TXjLBSzLLHrYR9VWmIg/s400/photo%255B1%255D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719395319287695186" border="0" /></a><br />Charlotte, we are so glad that you are finally here! We have been patiently waiting your arrival and cannot wait to meet you in May! We wish that we had a private jet and could just fly on out to meet you, but it will be even more special to meet you in Denver after your first plane ride. Until then, we can't wait to see more and more pictures of you and how you grow- you're already the cutest baby in the world! Love you lots Charlotte- Auntie Ams & Uncle Ryan<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcqKOlYZa7IxK6jYCc4HRh0ogCQkRLXvDJVCBQuiOpCCcU9UWZKMotLSocb-ZP6tWs0pwA-bK9RyT3R4vH4pWIzPGPipGagcw9ycV9OltU3drUgynFOw-QmW8H4-x7gRvY0W7uR74s2Y/s1600/photo%255B2%255D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcqKOlYZa7IxK6jYCc4HRh0ogCQkRLXvDJVCBQuiOpCCcU9UWZKMotLSocb-ZP6tWs0pwA-bK9RyT3R4vH4pWIzPGPipGagcw9ycV9OltU3drUgynFOw-QmW8H4-x7gRvY0W7uR74s2Y/s400/photo%255B2%255D.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719395323226438194" border="0" /></a>amberlyandryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18310391392396392787noreply@blogger.com1