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I got a sewing machine for Christmas but I didn’t make these

December 29, 2010 by Elaine

Yeah, I hope to sew some things for K and maybe even some other items eventually so I asked Santa for a sewing machine. andTHEN? I opened the box and saw all the attachments and got a little overwhelmed. Good thing my Mom shows up on Thursday and can probably show me how to thread…

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Filed Under: Christmas, fun stuff, Kids, sewing

These are the Days – WW

December 22, 2010 by Elaine

We had friends over to decorate cookies today. Six boys and Baby K was the only girl. Needless to say after decorating and “downing” a few cookies it turned into full contact football wrestling in the back yard. But that’s okay, the weather was nice and boys got some energy out. But my favorite part…

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Filed Under: Friends, fun stuff, Holidays, Kids, Wordfull Wednesday

Waiting for Santa and Dumb Mom’s Bright Smiles Holiday Photo Contest

December 15, 2010 by Elaine

We didn’t have to wait THAT long to see Santa Claus on Sunday. We got in line at 11:15 and Santa showed up around noon. While we waited for him to take his place at his “workshop” Tim took the kids to ride the carousel, they shared some cinnamon and sugar pretzel sticks from the…

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Filed Under: boys, contests, fun stuff, Holidays, Photography

Does it count as “vlog” if all you see is my arm and I’m just talking in the background?

December 12, 2010 by Elaine

While Tim and The B Man were off to the school book fair the other night I felt the need to record the smaller kids in the bath together. They are so cute. I know you won’t disagree. It’s actually physically impossible to do so. And please, watch the whole thing (or FF to the…

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Filed Under: Baby K, fun stuff, Kids, Little G, video

You Should Have Seen the Party That Led Up to This – WW

December 8, 2010 by Elaine

I thought I heard a ruckus comin’ from the boys’ room the other night but I just shrugged it off. But THEN. In the morning I came to find this. Word on the street is that Jesse is quiet the harlot. Don’t let her distance in this shot fool you. I knew that girl was…

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Filed Under: fun stuff, Kids, Wordfull Wednesday

Kindred – WW & You Capture

December 1, 2010 by Elaine

kin-dred–noun1.a person’s relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.2.a group of persons related to another; family, tribe, or race.3.relationship by birth or descent, or sometimes by marriage; kinship.4.natural relationship; affinity. I kinda wanted to name this post “Kid”-dred (that’s hard to say!) since it’s a post with pics of my kids playing in the leaves while at my…

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Filed Under: Family, fun stuff, Holidays, Kids, You Capture

The Little People Are Everywhere and WHY Won’t They Stop Asking Embarassing Questions? {Guest Post}

November 30, 2010 by Elaine

You are ready to laugh, right? Good, because today I have a guest post from Erin at The Motherload that’s gonna make you hee-haw! I love Erin because she’s both funny and often times posts straight from the heart. She cares about our earth, her family and others (not necessarily in that order….) so, SO…

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Filed Under: Friends, fun stuff, guest post

You Capture – Animals

October 14, 2010 by Elaine

When I saw this topic I thought “I could TRY to get some pictures of our hamster.” You know, the one that’s the size of a mouse and runs really bleepin’ fast. Yeah, not happening. So my second thought came to fruition. My kids have A LOT of animals alright. As you can see right…

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Filed Under: fun stuff, Kids, Photography, You Capture

Falling For Fall

October 11, 2010 by Elaine

I’ve always said that Spring is my favorite season. My birthday is in Spring, as well as both of the boys’. Flowers are blooming, the trees begin to green up and there’s just this sense of renewal in the air.Oh and Cadbury eggs. Enough said. But Fall has started to inch it’s way to the…

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Filed Under: Family, fun stuff, Kids, Mommy and Me, Outings

WW – Do You Care for a Spot of Tea Little G?

October 6, 2010 by Elaine

The boys enjoyed Baby K’s new tea set that we gave her for her birthday. Complete with tiara and dinosaur jammies. 🙂 Wordful Wednesday now hosted by the beautiful and hilarious mamma at Parenting by Dummies!

Filed Under: boys, fun stuff, Little G, The B Man, Wordfull Wednesday

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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