tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29081623890924519322024-03-05T08:52:52.189-08:00Domestikasyon ZFiguring out this motherhood thing one step at a time... and archiving my recipes for easy access and sharing with my sisters. ;pkarmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-10639368389504769002019-03-29T17:24:00.001-07:002019-03-29T17:24:52.383-07:00Page SuggestionHi,
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<br>I am inquiring about whether you may be interested in linking to our site <a href="https://www.mathschase.com/">https://www.mathschase.com/</a> from your page?
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<br><a href="http://domestikasyonz.blogspot.com/2011/">http://domestikasyonz.blogspot.com/2011/</a>
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<br>Maths Chase is a completely free site where you can quickly test your times tables. The site is a very simple game but I think kids will find it a really fun way to learn their times tables. I wondering whether this could be a useful resource for your site readers?
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<br>Thank you very much for your consideration.
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<br>Kind Regards,
<br>Sarah
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<br>Sarah Watts
<br><a href="mailto:info@mathschase.com">info@mathschase.com</a>
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!important;padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important;padding-right:0 !important;padding-left:0 !important;"/> karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-32209947474285674832013-08-18T07:38:00.001-07:002013-08-18T07:38:21.798-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72NScNALB2LSuTMTaffrw8ILj33kJorNqzK_23Gg_nm8mkoU3XLl50oGncgRvLg8VPayIZzx0kntufjdWIaYua80k4cABh8yMV-qrHdb4X3H8QFrMWs9R_njkdqdRndi45k8ZHhqGy6ET/s1600/WP_007573-701798.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72NScNALB2LSuTMTaffrw8ILj33kJorNqzK_23Gg_nm8mkoU3XLl50oGncgRvLg8VPayIZzx0kntufjdWIaYua80k4cABh8yMV-qrHdb4X3H8QFrMWs9R_njkdqdRndi45k8ZHhqGy6ET/s320/WP_007573-701798.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5913468607434058994" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Someone wanted smores and dark chocolate almond milk for breakfast. Daddy's out surfing this morning, so mommy couldn't help but make it so. ;)<br> </div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-47523620670596535662013-08-17T01:53:00.001-07:002013-08-17T01:53:18.422-07:00<3<div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">My babies gave me the sweetest goodbye before I headed to work last night. First J jumped on my lap, hugged me tightly, and showered me with kisses. Next, C pushed his way onto one of my laps, hugged me tight, and showered me with kisses. (J still doing the same on the lap he stayed on). And then, as I got up to go, neither would let go and still kept kissing their mommy.<br> <br>Love those little guys. :)<br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-2165293763962782912013-08-16T15:17:00.001-07:002013-08-16T15:17:27.845-07:00Fun day with J<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPhLN4P-jYdQtni9WIu1peZfr5bGu9VvMi9dl_Kmtmaa5mM_B3hL84X1CgZmqZRxoZwrhg0OpALWu7ocflJ00nvCZCMySBDO0M5o42IjXSTMYZnfE83cg9HZVqEvA-BUhxHJWxMdxSIvW/s1600/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-10-54-PM-747845.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPhLN4P-jYdQtni9WIu1peZfr5bGu9VvMi9dl_Kmtmaa5mM_B3hL84X1CgZmqZRxoZwrhg0OpALWu7ocflJ00nvCZCMySBDO0M5o42IjXSTMYZnfE83cg9HZVqEvA-BUhxHJWxMdxSIvW/s320/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-10-54-PM-747845.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5912844748723080082" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kjIk6IWb-os9Qa9Cik8chLewN9EWJvCO53kl2_pBq55gmz8N_MKazheJhGd6iBdod0NhXmHTFs9WMA9zpg7MtFCGmP4mDYp41e_-_6jt5Qj3KlDEG_yvbpP17gkMK9YQHC4DzaKAyITZ/s1600/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-11-33-PM-750290.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kjIk6IWb-os9Qa9Cik8chLewN9EWJvCO53kl2_pBq55gmz8N_MKazheJhGd6iBdod0NhXmHTFs9WMA9zpg7MtFCGmP4mDYp41e_-_6jt5Qj3KlDEG_yvbpP17gkMK9YQHC4DzaKAyITZ/s320/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-11-33-PM-750290.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5912844756521322210" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K0DSaRGVb5P4n7C9HiADlgC5hyphenhyphengO-lhgksFl1UeWOXHZuxoMUDW7Op362kfjLIwG6O5SEX85mJKiFiINcko-g_OWk4wcaSdoqAY3ogDgkJMQfaU6B4gHciiTblY8Qw4Gt_3rCg9FZ07a/s1600/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-12-18-PM-752288.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K0DSaRGVb5P4n7C9HiADlgC5hyphenhyphengO-lhgksFl1UeWOXHZuxoMUDW7Op362kfjLIwG6O5SEX85mJKiFiINcko-g_OWk4wcaSdoqAY3ogDgkJMQfaU6B4gHciiTblY8Qw4Gt_3rCg9FZ07a/s320/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-12-18-PM-752288.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5912844765956082962" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHtY4ZYcddvYw3oJrjRTpBwaoPDEm_WJ0-hBry3o1mVPZGGFHq4Yc7221aOjtkt_RZqyD8cA9Te7J3yHZy4o03LdEAgzB-QW18lXTC6pJfmw_No7M8GeWMe3bJzdhtzwMC4GTqa1-vxza/s1600/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-12-56-PM-754528.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHtY4ZYcddvYw3oJrjRTpBwaoPDEm_WJ0-hBry3o1mVPZGGFHq4Yc7221aOjtkt_RZqyD8cA9Te7J3yHZy4o03LdEAgzB-QW18lXTC6pJfmw_No7M8GeWMe3bJzdhtzwMC4GTqa1-vxza/s320/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-12-56-PM-754528.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5912844773622783682" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaOq0JkFLZIC0voTSS89kGP19fEamCFLd_jXrXbtfLCuTeqGsaH87ufPzAv1liMRDtaTCbnFyWhih8Oc2g2vOpOpRqfzQC6fQfOlzDQDohzbABjTK4ik9XvPzhgO8_KN0UzYGcCC8tIVI/s1600/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-13-42-PM-756596.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgaOq0JkFLZIC0voTSS89kGP19fEamCFLd_jXrXbtfLCuTeqGsaH87ufPzAv1liMRDtaTCbnFyWhih8Oc2g2vOpOpRqfzQC6fQfOlzDQDohzbABjTK4ik9XvPzhgO8_KN0UzYGcCC8tIVI/s320/InstaCam_2013-08-16_03-13-42-PM-756596.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5912844782167700914" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">C was at school today. Because he had a rough day yesterday, we had to cancel our plans for a family night at the local drive-in to watch Planes... So J got to be spoiled this morning at Legoland. Little guy had a blast with mommy all morning.<br> <br>We're gonna have to do this more often. :)<br><br><br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-16148962378690561932013-07-03T21:25:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:25:42.454-07:00Fireworks :)<div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">During their first fireworks experience:<br><br>C yelled out the colors while covering his ears, with wonder in his eyes.<br> <br>J kept gleefully yelling out two words: "COO!" (cool) and "BABBO!" (bubbles)<br><br>So precious and awesome :)<br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-9868769708850289682013-04-28T00:17:00.001-07:002013-04-28T00:17:54.714-07:00Just a note to self...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY_GpDsmptlTxq4QZD2jvAknbsR8HfBJt_Zs6WCmbkXdEm_J5s1out0XXSJziEaAlvuYEezjNFGuGHoYHSpvOOeSsWKJ9IOT1P86dhUriPwEyPSayVpKHizE5lWr8oigjQbdJYl1opdmc/s1600/WP_006448-774715.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGY_GpDsmptlTxq4QZD2jvAknbsR8HfBJt_Zs6WCmbkXdEm_J5s1out0XXSJziEaAlvuYEezjNFGuGHoYHSpvOOeSsWKJ9IOT1P86dhUriPwEyPSayVpKHizE5lWr8oigjQbdJYl1opdmc/s320/WP_006448-774715.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5871793568156239778" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a 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I've grown to accept the fact that I'm too "busy" these days trying to enjoy being mommy while they're still so sweet and tiny that I don't really have much time to creatively scrapbook or make things... But I also wish I kept track of little magical quasi-milestones as C was growing rapidly from his newborn days...<br> <br>Anyhow, C has amazed me over the past few days. A huge jump happened in "growing up," especially blossoming into a good big brother. I had found an unopened mini kit kat (the type with two sticks) his lolo and lola gave him when they visited a few weeks ago, and he excitedly started unwrapping it. His baby brother, J, caught sight of what was going on, and started whimpering because he wanted one, too. I told J, "Sorry... This is C's... I don't have one for you, my dear." I turned around to look at the counter and see if I had an alternative snack to offer... But before I knew it, I heard C's sweet little voice say, "Don't worry, J, here, have half of mine."<br> <br>I turned around and saw him promptly break the two mini kit kat sticks apart, and give one of the sticks to his brother. Now both boys were happily eating a stick of candy.<br><br>Holy moly, the little moment brought tears to my eyes. I hugged them both and thanked C for sharing and being such a good, loving big brother.<br> <br>That happened yesterday. TODAY, while we were enjoying a coupon-discounted breakfast at Einstein's Bagels, I was going through an app about animals with both boys, with C telling me and J about each animal he saw-- describing its name/word (i.e. dog, cat, etc.), coloring, and sounds. Then, out of the blue, he started adding what letter it began with.... and THEN he started pointing at the letters of each name/word and identifying the letters. WOW! We had gone over letters and the alphabet before, just to go over them, but I never realized how well he was catching on.<br> <br>Lately, I've caught him tracing letters on his own... And he's been making amazing Lego creations without much queuing or instruction from either DH or myself-- planes, homes, guns (I've come to the acceptance that it's a boy thing)... even ships and rockets he sees on Star Wars. The child is amazing.<br> <br>J has also been developing like crazy... Now saying words like bath, juice, more, all done, drink, cookie (coocoo)... Climbing with an amazing amount of dexterity. Really putting a lot of thought into how to maneuver up and down steps. So brave about things that it's very scary. Loving getting soaked in water... And wrestling with dogs he can managed to get close enough to. The kid is an adorable little RIOT!<br> <br>Big thing that happened was he got too crazy confident on the bosu ball that he fell backwards but actually broke the fall judo-style and protected his precious little noggin: he beautifully rolled onto his back, broke the fall with his arms slapping the ground in a v, and his head didn't even touch the ground at all. He looked at me and smiled. I'm not sure if he picked his up watching C do it while he did jujitsu, but I was amazed and gave him instant praise.<br> <br>My boys are amazing and wonderful. I'm so thankful for them. There are days when it's hard to keep up with them, but I love them so much. I pray constantly that I can be anywhere close to the level of mommy that God wants them to have.<br> <br><br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-28297802385258464262013-04-14T18:17:00.000-07:002013-04-14T18:18:05.638-07:00Chilly @ the beach<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrKdm0HsdlPTQ0tdxuvtiB6kGHvJImeQnZaHvBvpqvsXhWj6fVOfxNHsCcNAgWaBWzSiESvxBzNLhqC2tV9a2HbRM8Vc58i11ISlFCW-Jo8PSWM7KUog4lSe30rNco812Rjg1_jGpiEgS/s1600/WP_006358-785639.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrKdm0HsdlPTQ0tdxuvtiB6kGHvJImeQnZaHvBvpqvsXhWj6fVOfxNHsCcNAgWaBWzSiESvxBzNLhqC2tV9a2HbRM8Vc58i11ISlFCW-Jo8PSWM7KUog4lSe30rNco812Rjg1_jGpiEgS/s320/WP_006358-785639.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5866876737028759874" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Love it when the local beach spot close by is empty... Even if it takes cold, grey days to get it that way. :)<br> </div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-27717772149729421682013-01-10T21:07:00.001-08:002013-01-17T14:28:13.642-08:00our reading corner<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dhqNNe_t1GHYWff1i6-p_X39-ANt7D4pPkAEtg3qeZX5B3XmCxMXZVOsrL5CZspU25jSvajNbK1dltsaRyeGLIUcbVKIM90PFQ5MF3luB6fqFiW5w_CZndF63da3-SoF1zKswp18-boO/s1600/WP_005303-774045.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dhqNNe_t1GHYWff1i6-p_X39-ANt7D4pPkAEtg3qeZX5B3XmCxMXZVOsrL5CZspU25jSvajNbK1dltsaRyeGLIUcbVKIM90PFQ5MF3luB6fqFiW5w_CZndF63da3-SoF1zKswp18-boO/s320/WP_005303-774045.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5832053945828308946" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXQRNs29jqiLK7tZG5of-VXPAk7jtHWGJTW7L7Oba9C6VUy_BG992WmyWttqjCfo0jadzMzbHy6EVD-21xdLTIz4oB1GnXIHa8n1ZkcR4YPOD0Ji50Rrex0xLSOwVBaAWVg6TKiEV0J7S/s1600/WP_005302-777072.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXQRNs29jqiLK7tZG5of-VXPAk7jtHWGJTW7L7Oba9C6VUy_BG992WmyWttqjCfo0jadzMzbHy6EVD-21xdLTIz4oB1GnXIHa8n1ZkcR4YPOD0Ji50Rrex0xLSOwVBaAWVg6TKiEV0J7S/s320/WP_005302-777072.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5832053959806094850" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X4IJ5WaTqXG0FCKdVJcJPAKkKnDkHisUR_GviSPHLpcOYecuUbRICXsPlr565uRn6wa1yWMsmDDDu0aWASTPZtmA0VDXv7KP1k-xGeqkJWjku-v9xq1MEAeQq3lJ0dQci03LEtR1Ar_L/s1600/WP_005314-783564.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X4IJ5WaTqXG0FCKdVJcJPAKkKnDkHisUR_GviSPHLpcOYecuUbRICXsPlr565uRn6wa1yWMsmDDDu0aWASTPZtmA0VDXv7KP1k-xGeqkJWjku-v9xq1MEAeQq3lJ0dQci03LEtR1Ar_L/s320/WP_005314-783564.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5832053985387559058" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Given how much J loves reading and C loves doing book and puzzle apps on his Nabi, I decided to make a little reading corner in our most used room, the dining room/kitchen. Using a small sling bookcase we had to hold a few of their favorite books, I simply added pillows, mats, and blankets we already had to create our cozy little reading (and cuddling) spot. The boys love it. :)<br> <br><br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-17052517480328704522012-11-01T14:23:00.001-07:002012-11-01T14:23:37.186-07:00DASH Diet: Broccoli Cheddar Bake (slightly modified)<p><img src="http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/1956/p1010109d.jpg" width="441" height="340" /></p> <p>I like the <a href="http://dashdiet.org/" target="_blank">DASH Diet</a> because of its sensibility. Because my husband has hypertension, it’s very important for us to eat sensible meals. However, because we loooove food that tastes good, it’s also important for us to eat yummy foods in moderation. We don’t obsess over being healthy, but we like to integrate healthiness into our meals as often as we can.</p> <p>The DASH Diet is an interesting dietary concept. When I first heard about it, it was presented to me as a hypertension-friendly diet. When I attended the Five Day Comprehensive Diabetes and Management Program (for medical professionals) at the <a href="http://www.scripps.org/services/metabolic-conditions__diabetes" target="_blank">Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute</a> (an *EXCELLENT* program about diabetes management for medical professionals from all levels of patient care—outpatient, inpatient, home health, you name it… well worth the time and money you invest into it, if you’re looking for a great and useful CEU program to take), it was also mentioned as a great well-rounded dietary practice. </p> <p>The Mayo Clinic has a <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dash-diet-recipes/RE00089" target="_blank">DASH Diet recipe collection</a> online that we love to peruse every once in awhile. The recipes are not only delicious: they’re easy and affordable to make, which means they make a great addition to any busy family’s arsenal of homemade meals.</p> <p>One favorite is the <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00474" target="_blank">broccoli cheddar bake</a>. My parents love it so much that sometimes they leave the ingredients out on the kitchen table for me to see whenever we visit—their not-so-subtle way of suggesting I make it while I’m at their house (then again, they were never known for being subtle… haha!). </p> <p>We modify it from time to time by adding cauliflower to the mix (and substituting it for half of the broccoli). We also tend to make it with more broccoli than called for. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Broccoli Cheddar Bake</font></strong></p> <h4><font size="2">Ingredients</font></h4> <ul> <li>4 cups chopped fresh broccoli (we often do 1/2 broccoli and 1/2 cauliflower if you want to mix it up)</li> <li>1/2 cup finely chopped onion</li> <li>2 tablespoons water</li> <li>1 1/2 cups egg substitute (or substitute 6 eggs)</li> <li>1 cup fat-free milk</li> <li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li> <li>1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</li> </ul> <h4><font size="2">Directions</font></h4> <p>Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.</p> <p>In a nonstick skillet, combine the broccoli, onion and water. Saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Keep adding water to prevent the vegetables from drying out, but use as little water as possible. Drain and set aside when the broccoli is done.</p> <p><img src="http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6117/p1010106vr.jpg" width="380" height="292" /></p> <p>In a bowl, combine the egg substitute, milk and 3/4 cup cheese. Add in the broccoli mixture and pepper. Stir to mix well.</p> <p>Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set the baking dish into a large pan filled with about 1 inch of water. Bake uncovered until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.</p> <p><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9355/p1010108an.jpg" width="390" height="294" /></p> karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-82770469705350592602012-08-18T22:36:00.001-07:002012-08-18T22:36:50.376-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvP05g0V0x5A8TblCeunZA5AjMC7tD1Fm8Q3BX2cCUaeAHT6BmkhfK2HcHbMaTiC4IAKAP1JiH3mxum7xK_otaSWGzMJFdZKe-GJcfu6ShfKhUftLeSVzEVJp38_dpeVsz6VAMiRW_LUlE/s1600/WP_003235-710377.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvP05g0V0x5A8TblCeunZA5AjMC7tD1Fm8Q3BX2cCUaeAHT6BmkhfK2HcHbMaTiC4IAKAP1JiH3mxum7xK_otaSWGzMJFdZKe-GJcfu6ShfKhUftLeSVzEVJp38_dpeVsz6VAMiRW_LUlE/s320/WP_003235-710377.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5778254059262587586" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a 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style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-52992236287348618512012-04-27T16:26:00.001-07:002012-04-27T16:42:33.210-07:00My (First) Nursing Apron... a study in progress :)Being a nurse, it's always handy to have certain items on hand at work to minimize time and effort wasted on walking back and forth between a patient's room and [insert any room holding hospital or personal equipment here]. My pockets are almost always stuffed with several kinds of pens, alcohol swabs, saline flushes, tape, paper, and several other things a med surg nurse finds useful in her day-to-day activities.
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This potentially leads to very full, messy pockets. Yuck. I hate rummaging through filled pockets in hopes that what I need is in my pockets at any given time. I hate even more walking back and forth to get things I should have on hand in my pocket.
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Once upon a time, nurses wore aprons at work. Then came the advent of scrubs... which eventually brought us to the "apron" you can usually buy at a nursing uniform store. It's tiny, and it typically is worn on one side of the body.
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Having been pregnant twice in the past three years, I can testify to the fact that it's very uncomfortable to hold an assymetrical/uneven amount of weight on either side of the body, especially when you have so many pounds of baby hanging out the front of you.
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Add the itty bitty apron, and you find yourself with more uneven hip pain-- in my case, on the right hip. Yuck. Granted, it was a good practice in transferring from supine/side lying to sitting to standing from the bed so I could tell the patients that the methods we're giving them really do work... haha.
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That brings me to the new thing I've been trialing: using a small half apron with multiple pockets for work as my new "nursing apron".
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Check it out:
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I'll have to post updates on this study soon. So far, so good... using a half apron has allowed me to store my items in a more organized manner. Added bonus: it prevents me from putting scrubs in the washer/dryer with pens in them, saving my family's clothes from unecessary ink blots. Haha ;)karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-15702794785630797812012-04-13T10:54:00.001-07:002012-04-13T10:54:52.051-07:00A is for Aligator!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vl9uLoCvKLmQ-WXJFUgpygM2orEv7Ve7T-W-JsgceKnJR5HxWLiGLHko1QmLYWAyU9cys8GlDahdhtrbvo2QpeAMFRMg2mHOtkdZmTcz-25lJxEQ0DL0ESdmZW_LlpoXiclod8r2voTc/s1600/WP_000899-792052.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vl9uLoCvKLmQ-WXJFUgpygM2orEv7Ve7T-W-JsgceKnJR5HxWLiGLHko1QmLYWAyU9cys8GlDahdhtrbvo2QpeAMFRMg2mHOtkdZmTcz-25lJxEQ0DL0ESdmZW_LlpoXiclod8r2voTc/s320/WP_000899-792052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730945346407254594" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9851a0xu1C5IlHsQ8CVNPvd5M_bo8o1FDXmp6i9k0HYi8lOws_YE-In1SUQbp6LHj29iaKV4lZ4LmLGQFBQo_eDOgPp9zt4Qbd8Nngt9xE-Vy_BTzOGrzLD-9tGtEbPDT2CmvsciqBzR/s1600/WP_000596-799952.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9851a0xu1C5IlHsQ8CVNPvd5M_bo8o1FDXmp6i9k0HYi8lOws_YE-In1SUQbp6LHj29iaKV4lZ4LmLGQFBQo_eDOgPp9zt4Qbd8Nngt9xE-Vy_BTzOGrzLD-9tGtEbPDT2CmvsciqBzR/s320/WP_000596-799952.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724039499633225490" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">We love our little local spot. :)<br></div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-51064566008530974292012-03-12T00:57:00.002-07:002012-03-13T18:06:45.326-07:00Squeeeeeee!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJf6IyyWxTx6N2XRCI4lmiTRNNM3kEBjdBDw9rI0EM4V-vXTh7FwOpOl58QjJuQjSryhHRxVgZmDXJWjzj-17Sml_WiRkmQ1AWr8Ru4ts8AJBSM00a5L-4vJMTdBNeVSJixMYVrpOknS_/s1600/PriClub_Raw_c25559e9-8613-4e13-ada8-8a3dde472db0-764470.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJf6IyyWxTx6N2XRCI4lmiTRNNM3kEBjdBDw9rI0EM4V-vXTh7FwOpOl58QjJuQjSryhHRxVgZmDXJWjzj-17Sml_WiRkmQ1AWr8Ru4ts8AJBSM00a5L-4vJMTdBNeVSJixMYVrpOknS_/s320/PriClub_Raw_c25559e9-8613-4e13-ada8-8a3dde472db0-764470.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718916741637391298" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">I almost cried when they closed the little purikura in Clairemont by the Tap Ex... But now there's a phone app that mimics the last part of the experience. Yes, it's barebones, and no, it's not as impulsively fun, but it's the closest thing I have these days, and I'll take it.<br />
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On another note, it's a shame the shop closed down. I wanted to do birth announcements, thank you cards, Christmas cards, and the like there (the machines are so much fun, and it's more affordable than getting professional photography done). Poopoo on this economy and its propensity to put all the little places I love out of business. :(<br />
</div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-72107629723195981442012-03-11T23:46:00.003-07:002012-03-13T18:17:46.181-07:00Flashback: Creations from (civilian) Dorm Life<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAruhtsk04jMgP2nMt15WDQis-rBtNSFKRbQBw97E3U_joAKJbo4j9vaX5aWH1FhnH3mbyKU5ubdD2buLaLgt4oIAf7RwRrbZ-BMUYG38dXUw8LxlnXxCwX0HM4FHX7Zsq5xR7ABdGPb-/s1600/Photo-793733.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAruhtsk04jMgP2nMt15WDQis-rBtNSFKRbQBw97E3U_joAKJbo4j9vaX5aWH1FhnH3mbyKU5ubdD2buLaLgt4oIAf7RwRrbZ-BMUYG38dXUw8LxlnXxCwX0HM4FHX7Zsq5xR7ABdGPb-/s320/Photo-793733.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718898395927033858" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEpjEl9FEckvm6G0gSrNbnwCGGHEQWjVRpRmxTD2LFRfHPFLFrtKT3JXDXEOfgGcDhINjzjRgVu-Q-LVl5SM0TJzve4fd8JfIm8JK6PhHFagbIe5JIkektExgEV5xXI_XJnX2mgpjOAA4/s1600/Photo-795107.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEpjEl9FEckvm6G0gSrNbnwCGGHEQWjVRpRmxTD2LFRfHPFLFrtKT3JXDXEOfgGcDhINjzjRgVu-Q-LVl5SM0TJzve4fd8JfIm8JK6PhHFagbIe5JIkektExgEV5xXI_XJnX2mgpjOAA4/s320/Photo-795107.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718898399508029410" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizus8AGIKBloSOdAFQophwGQhAdVLuXZqaCmrvChySmX8bVJ7V5i0C7RlqJZ4xM4glAA5b5EmO3Pav1fmWscOXh8X0pah8S3Rl0LLCOgTqLRy8liRlfxbQ79e1im9HFolipOuFD1prJ8QB/s1600/Photo-796127.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizus8AGIKBloSOdAFQophwGQhAdVLuXZqaCmrvChySmX8bVJ7V5i0C7RlqJZ4xM4glAA5b5EmO3Pav1fmWscOXh8X0pah8S3Rl0LLCOgTqLRy8liRlfxbQ79e1im9HFolipOuFD1prJ8QB/s320/Photo-796127.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718898404873277202" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5csjEITTy3ckKh7LHfuFPJ7tpaRRmMlpyBBiaR_rBsAXCh9a9n9wDPNvUey6oz7fVLIhQGMn3F9GHMAD4C8qbAIzMdwqDpSXmJjZIQnCOKNce5Tx6oyz5-FduB0Sve52GLUh1unt2ShEq/s1600/Photo-796738.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5csjEITTy3ckKh7LHfuFPJ7tpaRRmMlpyBBiaR_rBsAXCh9a9n9wDPNvUey6oz7fVLIhQGMn3F9GHMAD4C8qbAIzMdwqDpSXmJjZIQnCOKNce5Tx6oyz5-FduB0Sve52GLUh1unt2ShEq/s320/Photo-796738.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718898404305395410" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Once upon a time (during nursing school and after military life), I was an RA tasked with the all-important task of decorating my floor. I decided to have fun with it. Pretty much everything was made from scratch by hand with cardstock, wrapping paper, construction paper, pens, scissors, and (most important of all) my imagination. Haha!<br />
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It's amazing how much creativity can happen when you're single and have all the time in the world...<br />
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...but I wouldn't trade my mommyhood in for anything at all. Life's so much more meaningful now that it isn't all about me. ;)<br />
</div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-5320334400242523362012-03-07T03:27:00.003-08:002013-01-17T14:31:12.426-08:00Beach excursion (sun, mar 4)<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GJh8wTg0YANGkqxxs7r3Y_AkCkVLkuaZQdzjDPeSGBtROMliwHzuz-l5d934AQD58iGeJ4-TwpJvQZniQnW6IO-gPFcI06a3zDpozIaT_iQqg5GUc7LyMHa6iGoVPaYkygQvTuDiXpN0/s1600/WP_000220-742159.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GJh8wTg0YANGkqxxs7r3Y_AkCkVLkuaZQdzjDPeSGBtROMliwHzuz-l5d934AQD58iGeJ4-TwpJvQZniQnW6IO-gPFcI06a3zDpozIaT_iQqg5GUc7LyMHa6iGoVPaYkygQvTuDiXpN0/s320/WP_000220-742159.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115335202988466" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l7QK2tzMbSyJvHX_JaoiID2exBrfjlcthovUN7tUuCvz-8oxqiBLUv7r0W_62JrM6XOuj7T8TOio0fROTjXL7wQsdj5uQgz-UKqen4yaLX3M5ehhwlyo8ym9LW_Jx29FgslBhj5Io684/s1600/WP_000225-743762.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l7QK2tzMbSyJvHX_JaoiID2exBrfjlcthovUN7tUuCvz-8oxqiBLUv7r0W_62JrM6XOuj7T8TOio0fROTjXL7wQsdj5uQgz-UKqen4yaLX3M5ehhwlyo8ym9LW_Jx29FgslBhj5Io684/s320/WP_000225-743762.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115338736681458" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEgcxzsaK_jkiE-a2WJuKlIkvAD66XwxXCFLq329-1tiwdv57M8XUsKTCoBElBfwh5ZJKFDF0u0Zu9G0-Ta2r-xxGoVhUoF4AZIwbkO0MKFoWWvg5_t8gBqZ-4rMeK47aQfKu6iHsJmn8/s1600/WP_000228-744939.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEgcxzsaK_jkiE-a2WJuKlIkvAD66XwxXCFLq329-1tiwdv57M8XUsKTCoBElBfwh5ZJKFDF0u0Zu9G0-Ta2r-xxGoVhUoF4AZIwbkO0MKFoWWvg5_t8gBqZ-4rMeK47aQfKu6iHsJmn8/s320/WP_000228-744939.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115342390281330" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rkEEfdBg8dBX75aS_HRjlAGOfahCiGYXAFQpxQpw4-O40erKU5B5FO7knhU4brQTNA-xXF3IEJgzXGKurK1c3wQqeHjT1S0W1XzSm4e0MTMeWADzqsrdpplu1HFN5x0K4Zs30lBdYzug/s1600/WP_000240-746026.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rkEEfdBg8dBX75aS_HRjlAGOfahCiGYXAFQpxQpw4-O40erKU5B5FO7knhU4brQTNA-xXF3IEJgzXGKurK1c3wQqeHjT1S0W1XzSm4e0MTMeWADzqsrdpplu1HFN5x0K4Zs30lBdYzug/s320/WP_000240-746026.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115348745587698" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xzQvxJqSITzqm5RKPTiPcKMTgd4FNcCsY6_THMv7mM-IUTrtGiEDs7uE_-WsQNL7NcboCB9DDF521KZE5MxKpEvJpt9u_C5aIE7x_sSFhc368-wT4ByBT98LSMLebHtbrZ_jnS3GeQtZ/s1600/WP_000242-748014.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xzQvxJqSITzqm5RKPTiPcKMTgd4FNcCsY6_THMv7mM-IUTrtGiEDs7uE_-WsQNL7NcboCB9DDF521KZE5MxKpEvJpt9u_C5aIE7x_sSFhc368-wT4ByBT98LSMLebHtbrZ_jnS3GeQtZ/s320/WP_000242-748014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115358409834594" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLxnG1oJTkS_qysTMYgqIdG0fNiKzNtu04tM-JGwPE1dLyyX0M5WC2ahWShxiwoCaMRRfgi26eJfLOUVQAVAUOuqVdEb-XWBQULkpB5ArHJNqbaaYVSc7Ur1ZLB1pIGiU9bwUGIOumFqG/s1600/WP_000235-749708.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLxnG1oJTkS_qysTMYgqIdG0fNiKzNtu04tM-JGwPE1dLyyX0M5WC2ahWShxiwoCaMRRfgi26eJfLOUVQAVAUOuqVdEb-XWBQULkpB5ArHJNqbaaYVSc7Ur1ZLB1pIGiU9bwUGIOumFqG/s320/WP_000235-749708.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115364295305346" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qKXaXxuSMjRom6wtAXQmqzNITZdZuPSVcw1UeCuHd3CGnVLW-hjwdgl03_sZHBqUDdEYh1oWDPXKtlCy9-c6PEx09v6Ir-ruAJZycYRZV4dX3eR3eFYp3PADb3ELfbwU6psFfFS9hy7b/s1600/WP_000249-750759.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qKXaXxuSMjRom6wtAXQmqzNITZdZuPSVcw1UeCuHd3CGnVLW-hjwdgl03_sZHBqUDdEYh1oWDPXKtlCy9-c6PEx09v6Ir-ruAJZycYRZV4dX3eR3eFYp3PADb3ELfbwU6psFfFS9hy7b/s320/WP_000249-750759.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717115371394792722" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br />
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It was such a beautiful day that we couldn't help visiting our favorite little local beach spot. C loves the beach-- he goes into a zen state of calm when he runs his toys over the sand and makes ditches and mountains with them.<br />
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It's difficult to imagine living anywhere further inland than we already live (it's a good 5 minute drive to the beach on a not-so-busy day)... especially since my husband and I are surfers. In fact, a few hours after writing my uncle to inquire about jobs at the VA where he works, my heart sunk at the thought of living more inland. On that note, it's depressing that it's practically impossible for a veteran who has NO connections to current staff at our local VA to get a job there. *sigh*<br />
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Oh well... I like the hospital I work at now, and I work with a lot of great nurses. I especially love the older nurses on my floor. I love the mentorship they provide me, both as nurses and as mothers. I have always cherished the ability to have more mature and experienced women around me to give me guidance and advice when I needed it, especially at times that I (in my own stubbornness) didn't think I needed help at all.karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-83899598696855166352012-02-21T12:15:00.001-08:002013-01-17T14:31:44.767-08:00Mini nature walk<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRd3Eayuc96_hyphenhyphenh0vRvxJHwK_ay9EkDTBax_AUtI2uyAxB9nW4HqT4sJAUYtHEam07AwJtq3Nfn2sILArTQiaia4ZHAiIswY6lzPqqTN44MprMjtkDJoK10JGInXIR4PPoj2HcMRt1wOy/s1600/WP_000028-721938.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRd3Eayuc96_hyphenhyphenh0vRvxJHwK_ay9EkDTBax_AUtI2uyAxB9nW4HqT4sJAUYtHEam07AwJtq3Nfn2sILArTQiaia4ZHAiIswY6lzPqqTN44MprMjtkDJoK10JGInXIR4PPoj2HcMRt1wOy/s320/WP_000028-721938.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711685548015440306" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrP9foBTv9W2AxEqoXVSj7Pibba4d_2uf2QrG3VixWrdHG6JGCiCK6wSLxYx9SNXBMl65iCgCcBJL3u4Zc0KtBAH6zCyWHee1Jbr4DBOdeG0VARN75JE9TL0aqHhPlZcqcRZxJJbUVB5CM/s1600/WP_000030-723186.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrP9foBTv9W2AxEqoXVSj7Pibba4d_2uf2QrG3VixWrdHG6JGCiCK6wSLxYx9SNXBMl65iCgCcBJL3u4Zc0KtBAH6zCyWHee1Jbr4DBOdeG0VARN75JE9TL0aqHhPlZcqcRZxJJbUVB5CM/s320/WP_000030-723186.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711685552521948594" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeQEqYcQ2adty0Q7xC_5JGzpepoH9OAEe3Tqa0gQ4TeubKHwi5tTe0pcqi_escNz2zgQboePHqaAF86z0yJoRbVk5EhcDTEaMITGakOi1tImOgbHboNQpjEXczmTmN9Pdmc-mPtA1Vdm6/s1600/WP_000031-725711.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeQEqYcQ2adty0Q7xC_5JGzpepoH9OAEe3Tqa0gQ4TeubKHwi5tTe0pcqi_escNz2zgQboePHqaAF86z0yJoRbVk5EhcDTEaMITGakOi1tImOgbHboNQpjEXczmTmN9Pdmc-mPtA1Vdm6/s320/WP_000031-725711.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711685566675906194" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br />
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Now that C has semi-recovered from his most recent bout with illness, we decided to go exploring around the little community where we live. We found lizards, spiders, flowers, pinecones, and other interesting things on our adventure. Poor thing isn't anywhere close to feeling 100%, but I didn't want him to feel like a prisoner at home... and I'm sure giving him fresh air and some sunshine wasn't going to hurt, either. ;)karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-21778325343516800882012-02-21T11:50:00.002-08:002013-01-17T14:32:29.992-08:00Knit nap<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ptTU0GkiWHzhzn9Zoq9GVu3KQtrKRUmptSJs-17UCGWnaj-W4raOy7y58B-y_4boMaJ79WbeMpjMxtpchvn1xeFik4OkUy_17DvpDZ8Ti-3_ITBosdIiZkLcgrU4867qUD9SlElYpGQ8/s1600/WP_000024-720531.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ptTU0GkiWHzhzn9Zoq9GVu3KQtrKRUmptSJs-17UCGWnaj-W4raOy7y58B-y_4boMaJ79WbeMpjMxtpchvn1xeFik4OkUy_17DvpDZ8Ti-3_ITBosdIiZkLcgrU4867qUD9SlElYpGQ8/s320/WP_000024-720531.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711678669539863698" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">While C has slowly been recovering from the flu, the flu slowly found its way into the rest of the family. Poor J's been miserably uncomfortable for the past few days. I've managed to squeeze some knitting time into his many naps.<br />
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It's fun seeing the <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cts=1331688329537&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ravelry.com%2Fpatterns%2Flibrary%2Fhermione-hearts-ron&ei=b_NfT9iGNun9sQLWzImUCA&usg=AFQjCNEgFx49eXHRwfgQkLGXg_VsLYUAzQ&sig2=GPvqrd45huneVVLlfU0TPA" target="_blank">Hermoine Hearts Ron</a> hat slowly come into shape. The pattern is available as a free <a href="http://www.ravelry.com" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> download.<br />
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</div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2908162389092451932.post-4077347778934757692012-02-18T21:31:00.001-08:002013-01-17T14:33:50.328-08:00J's thrift store score!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphKk6yh6NeSqHKdXjBokMZKh5_bGpVWrylcT5kPKnN2s14rELtGW7bmBrY-u1eVAnNDha-S6RQ3c_iQMmy1eCroOICLvaaAtO8P0lzGbPncgKyXBY1Rn8T4HM0DOIv2u72FVuxWVtYnrN/s1600/WP_000011-702713.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphKk6yh6NeSqHKdXjBokMZKh5_bGpVWrylcT5kPKnN2s14rELtGW7bmBrY-u1eVAnNDha-S6RQ3c_iQMmy1eCroOICLvaaAtO8P0lzGbPncgKyXBY1Rn8T4HM0DOIv2u72FVuxWVtYnrN/s320/WP_000011-702713.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710715234799225490" /></a></p><div><div style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><br>Gotta love secondhand stores for those basic baby needs. We needed a boppy for J to sleep elevated on, and Once Upon a Child in Oceanside delivered. :D<br> </div></div>karmykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236880610356291551noreply@blogger.com0