tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86124975989842463512024-03-05T14:46:21.445-05:00Our Royaly Blessed Familylottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-49814842440742805872014-11-18T08:00:00.000-05:002014-11-18T08:00:05.672-05:00Baby Girl Turns 10!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's that time again. Where does the time go!?! Our baby girl turns 10 today! We celebrated over lunch with a few friends and family this past weekend.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Princess Butterfly!</span></div>
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I couldn't close without sending a shout-out to Uncle Jon who also has a birthday today!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">HaPpY bIrThDaY, Uncle Jon!</span></div>
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We have a membership to Phipps Conservatory this year and will most likely visit every time they make changes for each season. They are open late on Friday, so the Knight went with us. It was SO different being there at night, but it was kinda cool (quite literally too).</div>
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The train displays were still up . . .</div>
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They had spotlights on some of the flowers since it was so dark . . .<br />
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Starfruit! I've never seen them on a tree before.<br />
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A great time was had by all. We can't wait to go back for the Christmas display!!</div>
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A little delayed, but I still wanted to include these photos for the memories . . . our last day.</div>
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We had a pool shark on our hands during vacation. Bud LOVED to play any chance he got.</div>
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We drove around town to a few stores for souvenirs and had some more fun.<br />
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We found the BEST BBQ restaurant. Good thing we didn't find it earlier in the week -- we'd be fat and broke!<br />
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On the way back to the vacation house, we stopped by another lighthouse. It had gotten a bit chilly, so we didn't stay long.<br />
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First real vacation in six years -- much needed and much enjoyed by all!</div>
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Second day to go see the sunrise. Today was MUCH different because there was a big storm the night before. I even wondered if I was at the same beach.</div>
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Here's the sand shelf from the day before. I took this picture to show the line of shells layered between the sand.</div>
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Here's a similar view the next morning. Everything was leveled, and there was water pooling very close to the dunes.</div>
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The waves were big, and the wind was a lot stronger the next few days.</div>
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Kite flying didn't last long. The over tired kids couldn't figure out how to share one kite, and the bugs were bad. Might I just add . . . the mosquitoes down here are big and bad! Seriously, they are vicious and their bites left more of an impact. So thankful for the allergy blend of essential oils. We definitely used a lot of it.<br />
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From there, we headed back down to the Hatteras Lighthouse since they weren't open when we drove down earlier in the week. We had a child anxious to climb to the top of the lighthouse. She she rarely asks for anything, we helped her cross it off her bucket list.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I couldn't believe how many ships have sunk along the coastline.</td></tr>
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We wanted to take the kids to the beach on the sound side, but there really weren't any up near our beach house. We spotted one on the way back from Hatteras and pulled over to let the kids explore. We found quite a few neat shells there.<br />
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Oh, and a pile of creepy crabs.<br />
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Daddy dug a huge hole until it started filling with water. The kids had a blast playing in it. We did fill it back up before we left.<br />
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Had to share Bud's hole that he dug. Could it be more perfectly round!?! Oh, little OCD child.<br />
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Here's another shot of how the beach changed over night. The water actually split the beach into two parts and created a wading pool of sorts up towards the dunes.<br />
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We attempted to catch a sunset as a family, but those nasty mosquitoes got the better of us. We didn't last too long. Note to self: Bring more TerraShield than you think you could possibly use in a week.<br />
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Two words. Sun rise. Went out to watch the sun rise Wednesday morning. Thought it might be a bid disappointing since there were quite a few low-lying clouds. Boy, was I wrong!<br />
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We drove up to Manteo to Roanoke Island Festival Park. Princess Sparkle is learning about early settlements in America in history class right now. She was excited when I told her we'd be going here on vacation. (We will have 4 days of school in while while on vacation. Two school days while traveling down and back and two days worth of field trips. I call that a win / win!)</div>
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We stopped at the Christmas Mouse store while in Manteo.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She also found Isabella's name -- believe it our not, Aunt Mel.</td></tr>
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We also stopped at the dunes on the way back to our vacation house. The kids loved running up and down them. There were a lot more neat shells in this area too.<br />
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-55458474948144034742014-09-17T21:34:00.000-04:002014-09-18T22:46:10.019-04:00Our Getaway - Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
To say the kids enjoyed the beach would be a gross understatement. They have a healthy fear for the ocean, but they could play there all day. We only went for a couple hours the days we did go.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After we walked over the sand dunes, we came to this sand "shelf" before getting to the water on the ocean side. (Remember this shelf.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i> </i>I think it was their goal to find as many gross things as possible on this trip. I didn't even take pictures of some of the things we found -- fish heads, single crab legs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this shot, and I couldn't see what I was taking a picture of half the time because it was so bright outside.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This . . .</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">led to this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wanna play a little game of Name Those Feet?</td></tr>
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I took a little time in the afternoon to scout out a place to take family photos. Enjoyed taking some pictures while I was out.<br />
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We headed down to the Hatteras Lighthouse in the evening not realizing they closed at 5 pm.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She wanted me to make her as big as the lighthouse in the photo, but seeing as we couldn't walk a mile away to do that, we ended up with this.</td></tr>
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-21687685265087758882014-09-16T21:32:00.000-04:002014-09-18T21:33:25.821-04:00Our Getaway - Day1It's been too long. Six years to be exact. A couple long weekends here and there, but not a full week away. I can't begin to describe how excited the kids have been -- countdown on the wall, jumping up and down, dancing, squealing voices . . .<br />
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(I've had this in draft for three days. If I don't just cut to the chase, I'm never going to post! So here it is.)<br />
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Visiting the Wright Brothers Museum / Monument . . .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bud was NOT thrilled to be here at first (because we hadn't gotten in the pool yet on our vacation). I took some time to explain the significance of the Wright Brothers, and by the end, he wanted his picture with Wilbur and Orville.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Knight, Princess Sparkle and Princess Butterfly walked up to see the monument while Bud and I stay at the bottom and played on the airplane.</td></tr>
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-68078942018815675462014-08-12T01:49:00.002-04:002014-08-12T01:49:46.571-04:00Goodbye . . . Hello<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago, we had to say goodbye to a good friend -- our cat, Patches. We've had Patches for six years, and I can honestly say that you could not have asked for a better cat. The Knight and I often about how "human-like" he was. We are convinced he understood what we were saying for the most part.<br />
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Here's a few pictures from over the years . . .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patches the kitty - June 2008</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Playing tag</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved to be right with us throughout the day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A companion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The protector of his brother and the kids</td></tr>
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Our other cat, Toothless, hasn't adjusted well to Patches being gone, so we decided to rescue a cat from a local shelter.<div>
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Meet Ellie Mae!</div>
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She is a 7 month tuxedo kitty. There were over a dozen cats at the shelter, and Ellie picked us (me). The owner said she tends to hide when new people come by, but she warmed right up to me and stayed close the whole time I was there. Within a couple hours of arriving in her new home, she was playing and having fun exploring her new surroundings. She was very eager to meet her new brother, but I think he was taken off guard. Will try again tomorrow. </div>
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Wednesday we went with friends to Pittsburgh's Phipps Conservatory. Featured exhibits currently running were the Butterfly Forest and the Summer Flower Show with train-themed displays. The girls and I had been there on one other occasion for a field trip, but this time we purchased a membership and look forward to going numerous times throughout the year! Here are a few photos from our visit -- I can't believe I took 225 photos!!</div>
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-11373922150053387542014-06-30T15:53:00.000-04:002014-07-10T15:53:50.449-04:00Four HAPPY Birthdays Celebrated!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This year brought something new for us. My sister, brother-in-law and niece are training in Hungary to be missionaries. I am so thankful that we can video call with them often.</div>
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Family came from in and out of town to help us celebrate the birthdays. First, we video called over to Hungary to wish my niece a happy 2nd birthday! That child is so entertaining and lovable!</div>
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Second, it was time to celebrate Nana's birthday! Lots of animal print flip-flops and flip-flop slippers plus a brain teaser book were given.<br />
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Now it was the Knight's turn . . . Pretzel cones was the favorite gift, I think. They had to be mail ordered as local stores don't carry them anymore.</div>
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Bud has been asking for a pinata for his birthday. How do you justify a pinata for three children? You buy a mini-ata!<br />
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The Knight and Bud recently went on a Father/Son camping outing at church. The Knight said I was trying to drag up bad memories by making a camping cake. Ha! It seemed to be a bit hit though especially when it was time to light the candles and sing!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY, BUD!</span></div>
lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-12435340987302659322014-06-21T21:11:00.001-04:002014-06-21T21:11:45.363-04:00Happy 7th Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-7497189119022049602014-05-04T18:00:00.000-04:002014-05-04T18:00:01.284-04:00Our Baby is 13!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-2048747019765508872014-04-03T15:46:00.002-04:002014-04-03T15:46:52.888-04:00We're Birthday Party Brainstorming!I can't believe it, but one of our offspring will be 13 soon! Some of us are in denial. {ahem. DAD!} After brainstorming today, I'm thinking it's pretty cool to have a teenager! Here are most of our ideas . . . we are also going to try to have someone come in to do manicures There will be "mud" masks, foot soaks, a couple crafts, and of course, a sleepover!<br />
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-39207916487069228002014-03-11T10:43:00.000-04:002014-03-11T10:51:43.507-04:00The Dreaded DuetFor the first time since she learned to play piano, Princess Sparkle played in front of people. She did WONDERFULLY, but she was scared. to. death!<br />
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We hit Day 100 this week. A couple days behind last year. For some reason, this year . . . this winter has just sucked the life out of us. We've had to take a couple "mental health days". Next year, we'll plan for this and start early to leave more time for field trips to break up the monotony.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each day we colored in a gumball. The kids are starting over for the remaining 70 days we have left.</td></tr>
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Day 100 this year wasn't nearly as fun-filled and exciting as <a href="http://www.inthelifeofalott2.blogspot.com/2013/02/happy-valen-100-day.html" target="_blank">last year</a>, but we did do a couple fun things. Each child was greeted with a little gift at their desk at the beginning of the day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bud has been wanting a Dream Lite, so he received this mini Dream Lite puppy. Apparently, it was a big hit because he later wrote about how much he loved it in Writing class.</td></tr>
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Due to some issues we have been having with a "student", we had to move a desk in our schoolroom. I guess I'm not the only one feeling this drag. While moving that desk, I found a note that said, "Day 100 is the worst day of my life" with lots of teary-eyed faces. (I'm guessing this is because said child was left behind on our trip to the local coffee shop for hot chocolate in honor of Day 100.) I was teasing with this child later and said, "Now you can't say another day is the worst day because you already said Day 100 was the worst day". The child laughed. However, I found a note today that said, "Day 102 is the second worst day ever." Even so come quickly, Lord Jesus! *sigh*<br />
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Pictured below is another note I found when we decided to rearrange the whole room today. The Knight and I were laughing hysterically when we found it. That must have been a "terrible, horrible, very bad, no good day" for that child. Honestly, I have no idea what Friday this was.<br />
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Once we moved the one desk, I knew we had to move others. It ended up being a total overhaul. But honestly, I'm thrilled! I can't wait to get in there. It may be the mid-winter boost we need to get us through the rest of the winter.<br />
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This is a straight-on look of Bud and Butterfly's area before.<br />
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This is Sparkle's area (and back to the bookshelves) before.<br />
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Excuse the glare off the snow, but this is the after! This layout has a much more open feel. I think it will present a lot nicer when we list the house this summer. (It will need a little more de-cluttering before we officially list it though.)<br />
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-34423162237818998502014-02-14T15:52:00.000-05:002014-02-14T15:52:01.926-05:00Valentine'sI guess I'd better start blogging before 2014 passes me by!<br />
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We haven't been taking too many pictures here lately, but I did manage to take a couple yesterday. I probably should take more pictures. These kids of ours are hilarious and amazing. Last week, Princess Sparkle made an honest-to-goodness fish out of pipe cleaners with intricate details. I should have taken a picture of it before the cats destroyed it. They did have fun chasing after it on a string. She also made a tractor out of pipe cleaners for her brother. She is my artsy one.<br />
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Princess Butterfly is all about helping others, reading and wanting to cook. Such a sweet, precious thing. Now Bud on the other hand . . . it's a good thing he's so cute and funny. Boys. I'm still adjusting.<br />
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The girls had to make valentine's cards for baking club at church. Every year I hate the idea of giving out candy. I hate having to sort through store-bought cards with half-dresses Princesses on them. So we elected to go with homemade cards again, but this time we chose something easier than melting crayons. That's a disaster I hope I never to relive. Since Bud didn't have to make any ,he worked on a project he received for Christmas. He painted it earlier in the week (paint up to his elbows!), and Daddy helped him put it together.<br />
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And a shout-out to my hubby for the beautiful flowers and chocolates he had delivered! I believe this is the first time he's done this since we were dating 16 years ago. It's not his fault though. He's selfless (doesn't want extravagant things and doesn't think about buying them for others), and he's a frugal accountant. He can't help it! =) He's been worked on a little bit though. He also bought me flowers for my birthday a couple months back! I'd love him no matter what. He's put up with me for 17 years. He probably deserves a medal!<br />
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-47910405220344173412014-01-29T19:57:00.000-05:002014-01-29T19:58:42.534-05:00Balance -- the Grounding Blend<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you that read my initial posts on essential oils, I hope you weren't holding your breath for me to make additional posts as I promised. Obviously, this is going to be done on a time-permissive basis.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, I'd like to share a little bit with you about doTERRA's grounding blend called Balance. As you can read below, it does exactly as it states.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">This short video shows you how quickly and to what extent this blend can calm and balance your body. Because doTERRA's essential oils are so pure and effective, you can see result in as little as 30 seconds. Take a look!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feel free to comment or contact me if you are interested in learning more about Balance or any other doTERRA product.</span>lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-22052847691035501012014-01-28T22:22:00.000-05:002014-01-28T22:22:43.201-05:00Christmas 2013 -- The Condensed Version<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrated Christmas with a friend that knitted each child their very own hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Got to spend time celebrating Christmas with this cutie pa-tootie!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, and the rest of mom's family . . .</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">but everything pretty much revolved around her . . .</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">until we found out she is going to be a BIG SISTER! Congrats, Aunt Mel & Uncle Josh!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ornament I made for the sibling ornament exchange -- shrunken chip mobile for Jon,</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ornament I received from Steve. (We don't even try to come close to this skill level. It would just make us look worse. Whittled from a couple 2x4s. Hmph!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ornament the Knight received from Anna. (An awesome compliment to the ornament I received.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Church Christmas program - Bud with his age group</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly (far right) with her friends from Sunday School performing their part.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nana (aka church secretary) being recognized for the amazing support she gives the church staff.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Knight (aka church treasurer) being recognized for his exemplary work on the church finances.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Day - Round 1 with Nana & Pappy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sparkle finally got her Vera Bradley purse & wallet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy getting a new winter coat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bud trying to drag off all his loot before the rest of the family came.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His bag was partially filled with this new tire pillow from Nana & Pappy and this ragtime quilt that Mommy made for his bed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Round 3 with the adults - So much easier now that we do grab bag style.<br />Over-sized lap blanket and feet warmer I made for Aunt Pat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins hanging out in the "kid cave" playing their DSs while the adults hung out and talked.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above average temps gave Bud the opportunity to drive around his new orange 'maro! (He wanted me to take a picture of the front of the car, then her turned it around and told me to take a picture of the back too.) Love that kid.</td></tr>
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-88354696632347092182014-01-04T14:31:00.000-05:002014-01-04T14:34:10.248-05:00A Weekend Of Thanksgiving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Right before Gramma and Papaw came, a snowstorm moved through -- it was nice packing snow. The kids enjoyed rolling up the snow. I thought it was funny that it picked up everything and left "clean" grass in the paths. In the backyard, they attached snowballs to some twine that was hanging in a tree (no doubt from another one of their creative adventures). It reminded me of the play area that Manny on Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs made for his soon-to-be baby mammoth.</div>
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This is the beautiful floral arrangement my in-laws sent us to enjoy for Thanksgiving.<br />
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My blessed family enjoying Thanksgiving "dinner".<br />
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After we ate, the kids read their list of things they were thankful for (with a little help from Daddy).<br />
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We found a new craft that we like to do . . . making window clings. Click <a href="http://club.chicacircle.com/mustache-and-glasses-puffy-paint-window-cling-fun/" target="_blank">here </a>to see how to make them.<br />
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Friday we drug Gramma and Papaw along with us to cut down our Christmas tree. It was cold, unlike <a href="http://www.inthelifeofalott2.blogspot.com/2012/12/o-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">last year</a>, and the pickin' was slim! We wandered around the hillside for what seemed like forever. The kids got bored and had fun scooting along on the incline near where we finally found a tree.<br />
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We ended up settling on a tree that was good enough. Was really bummed as all the branches/needles were sparse and already looked like they were dying. This year's tree was closer to 10'. It made us laugh when we though about how much smaller it looked than last year's tree.<br />
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After we cut down our tree (and drug it for what felt like forever back to our car), we met up with Nana and Pappy at the Chinese buffet for dinner before Gramma and Papaw headed back home. Everyone surprised me with a birthday celebration at the conclusion of our meal. It was sweet and thoughtful -- made me feel very special!<br />
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Not many people can say this, but I have great in-laws. The Lord has truly blessed me with a great second family.</div>
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This past weekend we had the privilege to celebrate their 50 years of marriage. Lots of friends and family joined us for a beautiful reception and a delicious meal. It was a great honor to be a part of it.</div>
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Congratulations to a super, wonderful, loving, </div>
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unique couple that I'm happy to be related to -- Happy 50th, Mom & Dad!</div>
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<br />lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-1007349793764025152013-11-24T16:55:00.000-05:002013-11-25T21:27:52.117-05:00Happy Birthday Baby Girl (and Baby Brother)!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I didn't forget Butterfly's birthday. It's just been too crazy to post on time because of another <a href="http://www.inthelifeofalott2.blogspot.com/2013/11/happy-50th-anniversary-mom-dad.html" target="_blank">upcoming event</a>. She was definitely celebrated on time!</div>
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On her birthday, we went to Chuck E. Cheese after piano lessons. (Trust me. This is a HUGE deal as it takes a big reason for mommy to willingly go there. It's nice to go just as school is letting out locally. Hardly anyone else there!)<br />
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Since it's a monumental birthday, I can't forget to mention my baby brother's birthday as well. I love that Butterfly and Uncle Jon share a birthday.</div>
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I guess there's always a special place in your heart for your youngest sibling -- especially since I used to be a little momma to him when he was a baby. I'm very proud of what he has grown up to be and all that he has worked hard to accomplish. Actually, I'm a tad jealous of all the extra-curricular things he's been able to do. (See a <i>few</i> of them below.) Ah, the single life! Love you, Jon! Glad your 30th was a special one for you. Happy Birthday!</div>
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lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-75386753426803013652013-11-04T23:01:00.000-05:002013-11-04T23:01:26.700-05:00The Beginning of the End<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Somehow this seems a little more final than the last bottle, diaper, or sippy cup. He, however, was excited beyond words. I'm glad it was a happy experience for him. Child #2's experience wasn't quite so enjoyable, and it's made every loose tooth since an emotional experience. He's had a loose tooth for months, but he couldn't quite get the concept of wiggling it. One bite of a sub sandwich, a little help from Dad, and Tada!</div>
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Oh, and Bud really likes the Tooth Fairy!lottfamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01418877135585261951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612497598984246351.post-72726195338719638162013-10-23T13:05:00.000-04:002013-10-23T13:45:09.573-04:00Rubber Duckie, You're The One!Contrary to some {cough} negativity we've been hearing around the house, the kids and I were excited to go to Pittsburgh and see the world-renowned <a href="http://www.wonderaddo.com/index.php/the-rubber-duck-project-comes-to-pittsburgh/" target="_blank">Rubber Duck</a>. We know that in the "grand scheme" of things, it's not a big deal; however, we thought it was pretty cool that this was the duck's first stop in the US.<br />
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News of the duck's first visit to the US was everywhere -- on the news, in the papers. Most of the souvenirs were sold out with only a few days left before the duck left town. We met up with Aunt Pat and walked down the busy city streets to Point State Park to see what the buzz was all about.<br />
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It was HUGE! Forty feet tall and thirty feet wide to be exact. And what about something so big, yellow and cute wouldn't put a smile on your face? Bud was the most excited to see the rubber duck, and his anticipation grew when he could see the duck through the trees as we got closer.<br />
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A few, short steps away is the Point State Park fountain. The kids enjoyed looking at the fountain which sprays water 150 feet in the air. The wind was blowing enough to mist everyone with water. We didn't hang around long as the weather wasn't very conducive to running around wet.<br />
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I know I'm behind on posting, but I just had to add these pictures from the other day of Bud. He is a real joy and can always bring a smile to my face. Thankful for my boy.</div>
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This is an art project he had in school. Wasn't sure how well it would go over with it being a messy project and all. He had a great time. Sound effects and all . . . "Vroom, vroom!"</div>
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He has such a great time that he had to make another one -- one for daddy and one for mommy.<br />
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I couldn't help but share these pictures of him and his buddy "Wee-vi". A few Sunday nights ago they played together during choir practice before church. About 10 minutes into the service at handshaking time, they realized . . . WE MATCH! I finally talked them into getting their picture taken together.<br />
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* Be sure to read <a href="http://inthelifeofalott2.blogspot.com/2013/10/intro-to-doterra-essential-oils_7.html" target="_blank">My Story: doTERRA Essential Oils</a> first! *</div>
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NOT ALL OILS ARE CREATED EQUAL</div>
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There is a difference in the EOs sold in today's market. Being the highest therapeutic grade of essential oil is something that sets doTERRA above it's competitors. The plants that doTERRA's oils are carefully extracted from are grown in their natural environments -- lemon is grown in Italy, lavender in France, frankincense in Oman. (For a complete list, <a href="http://www.miracleoils.ca/2013/01/where-are-doterra-essential-oils-sourced.html?m=1" target="_blank">click here</a>.) This guarantees the purity of the oil. Oils can be harmful if grown out of their natural habitat and will not be as effective if they are not harvested properly. When I smelled doTERRA's peppermint oil for the first time, I was taken back at how much purer it smelled than the cheaper oil I had purchased at the store. It has also proven to work much more effectively than the store bought brand.</div>
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When you look at your stash of over-the-counter medicines, you'll see a countless number of products that only serve one purpose. One aspect of EOs that I particularly like and appreciate is that each oil has multiple properties. As you can see in the graphic below, one oil can replace many OTC medicines which in turn means they are effective on many ailments. This reduces the amount of product you need to have on hand and to amount of product you need to buy. EOs are perfectly safe to use on children; however, certain oils require dilution.</div>
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Modern day medicines are fashioned after the medicinal qualities found in plant life. Scientists study plants and create synthetic versions which in turn give us side effects. Essential oils' cell structures and human cell structures are very similar which is why the essential oils works so well for us. Just as the oils protect and heal the plants, they protect and heal us.<br />
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Well, maybe they don't have super powers, but they can do things that medicine can't do for us. Ever notice when you go to the doctor with a cold or the flu and the doctor says there's nothing they can do for you? They can only suggest rest and fluids because there is no medicine that can help get rid of a virus. Viruses live within your cells. Medicine cannot penetrate the cell walls, so they are not helpful. EOs seep through the cell walls and attack the virus. EOs are also very potent, so a little goes a long way. To get the effects of one drop of peppermint oil, you'd have to drink 28 cups of peppermint tea. As with all things, moderation is the key.<br />
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You may have heard that EOs are costly. Initially they are a little pricey; however, you have to consider more than just the initial cost. When you go to the doctor's office, you spend your time, your money for copays and prescriptions, not to mention exposing yourself (and your family) to other illnesses. When you consider the price per drop, the fact that you don't have to be inconvenienced, and the fact that you aren't putting helpful but harmful products into your body, it only makes sense to use EOs.<br />
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If you have any questions about doTERRA or about essential oils in general, you can contact me via my <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/janellelott" target="_blank">website</a> or via email: <a href="mailto:lottewl@juno.com">lottewl@juno.com</a>.<br />
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This intro kit is available for $26.67 on the website. It includes three 5ml bottles (lavender, lemon and peppermint) and an introductory audio CD with suggested uses for the enclosed oils, so you can begin to experience the benefits of EOs right away. Just to show you an example of how useful these three oils can be, here's a brief list of what they can do:<br />
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<em>Lavender</em> - anxiety, arrhythmia, bruises, burns, calming, cuts/scrapes, diaper rash, ear infection, eczema, heat stroke, insect bites, insomnia, itching, measles, poison ivy, rash, skin allergies, stress, and sun burn.<br />
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<em>Lemon</em> - cleaning dishes/laundry, cough, disinfecting, gallbladder stones, gout, gum removal, kidney stones, sore throat, stains on clothes, and permanent marker removal<br />
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<em>Peppermint </em>- allergies, asthma, bell's palsy, chronic fatigue, congestion, diarrhea, fever, fainting, hay fever, heartburn, hypothyroidism, indigestion, joint pain, lower back pain, morning sickness, multiple sclerosis, neuralgia, poor concentration, and tension headaches.<br />
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