tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36590484053050542112024-02-07T11:47:22.135-08:00The BlairsKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-32494169906582077342012-06-29T06:25:00.001-07:002012-06-29T06:25:05.629-07:009 Months!!!I made it!!! This baby still doesn't have a full name. There's absolutely nothing monogrammed for this baby...oh the horror!!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KhPD0_uWqQb67ZhyIR4WGbSOPtCe6qOfSWVzM6BW5oYIqdzEMoF3_lNJH7wB01YvSlbcGCXuXmOANCpOrI8veCThpPINWn8QD4Joc_ZhNgDnP70LvtIr36uxMfAL0JWkwFJplnGod9g/s640/blogger-image-1301991234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KhPD0_uWqQb67ZhyIR4WGbSOPtCe6qOfSWVzM6BW5oYIqdzEMoF3_lNJH7wB01YvSlbcGCXuXmOANCpOrI8veCThpPINWn8QD4Joc_ZhNgDnP70LvtIr36uxMfAL0JWkwFJplnGod9g/s640/blogger-image-1301991234.jpg" /></a></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-6861238760021341652012-05-15T12:15:00.001-07:002012-05-15T12:15:39.873-07:0027 weeksWell here I am at 27 weeks. I can barely believe it. Almost in my third trimester. <br />
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I just LOVE these turquoise maternity jeans from GAP they're so comfortable and just plain awesome!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JIpFu-aQx5hVx3dWscRb-8zUnDCn74RYHVE9yt4UPeAUthkdBWRfGvqAR4YeTklFss_XPJr9iMopNYpS_CCHKjJrE0NM4YETVFCth4SX4zvNM166WjdGO9VRmZP2Pf0O7rm0cs7BNHc/s640/blogger-image--964628369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JIpFu-aQx5hVx3dWscRb-8zUnDCn74RYHVE9yt4UPeAUthkdBWRfGvqAR4YeTklFss_XPJr9iMopNYpS_CCHKjJrE0NM4YETVFCth4SX4zvNM166WjdGO9VRmZP2Pf0O7rm0cs7BNHc/s640/blogger-image--964628369.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiiHNmhmirBtZuNwjYC6EC-Pwd_wZ58XQN9SO35eCgc_baevIpSYsrXw5BpvZz0Pt4U5_NzKkZDFPtw5mfPfZUtaPeJlHIBIpSenO0QlqGdqXdYz6LzWATOghKS7RJqobh0p36TLsifk/s640/blogger-image--1856044156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiiHNmhmirBtZuNwjYC6EC-Pwd_wZ58XQN9SO35eCgc_baevIpSYsrXw5BpvZz0Pt4U5_NzKkZDFPtw5mfPfZUtaPeJlHIBIpSenO0QlqGdqXdYz6LzWATOghKS7RJqobh0p36TLsifk/s640/blogger-image--1856044156.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_LrrTDOi-r07OEv5K3z17xgngTULIxHVZSXKUB8AW-WzzpS-WHLYvlsAY8Orc9q46r3anb9gm4GFTm6sWOsbMHZ-xWxwiAu3zOgWFFxq5jBCVT6QJXD4L59h7kiv5_zRRBg94qJ27-c/s640/blogger-image--1363992942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS_LrrTDOi-r07OEv5K3z17xgngTULIxHVZSXKUB8AW-WzzpS-WHLYvlsAY8Orc9q46r3anb9gm4GFTm6sWOsbMHZ-xWxwiAu3zOgWFFxq5jBCVT6QJXD4L59h7kiv5_zRRBg94qJ27-c/s640/blogger-image--1363992942.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbr_0QhrIXhJuB4lThSyfK66KKY_dusauLYrx5EaDX-IjuARHc1iQ2HsvqGGE3HvwuhKmyemowcRVhWVgIIliZa5LOUKPunqTqlFowVg8NwEkfTYnCDXLMfJVIAiujLj42JyqgII5CMqg/s640/blogger-image-645767204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbr_0QhrIXhJuB4lThSyfK66KKY_dusauLYrx5EaDX-IjuARHc1iQ2HsvqGGE3HvwuhKmyemowcRVhWVgIIliZa5LOUKPunqTqlFowVg8NwEkfTYnCDXLMfJVIAiujLj42JyqgII5CMqg/s640/blogger-image-645767204.jpg" /></a></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-21349490175339375982012-04-27T10:24:00.001-07:002012-04-27T10:44:02.570-07:0026 WeeksSo nothing really "important" was going on this week so I thought I'd challenge myself...I'll go ahead and let you know I failed. I thought that I would try and take pictures all this week of my "outfits" and that I would try to wear non maternity clothes this week as an example of making your clothes work...well I didn't make it...I got lazy and simple didn't want to..watch out this might be TMI...shave my legs. Here's what I wore<br />
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I have to admit that even though not much happened this week, I'm so excited for the weekend. My parents are coming in town to help "start" to get Caroline's bedroom together...the bedframe, new chandelier and bedding will all arrive when they do at some point tonight. </div>
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The nursery is starting to take shape as well. My parents are bringing the dresser/changing table that I had painted/lacquered as well as this fabulous lucite side table that will be THE perfect spot for my wine while I spend some good quality hours back in the rocking chair. My Dad will also be hanging the chandelier for the nursery.<br />
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Also, on Saturday some painters are coming by to give an estimate about painting Caroline's big girl room. So hopefully they'll be able to get that done before the arrival of her headboard and lacquered dresser.<br />
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So there will be lots of room updates to come next week.<br />
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Also coming next week is the 4D ultrasound and all the family that is coming in for that...lots of stories to come </div>
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So on to the big announcement because the 15 pound weight gain although BIG is not the HUGE announcement. Today I told my boss that I would not be returning to work after the baby is born. I was so nervous and I still am about what the future will hold but I'm really excited for this new phase in my life. I know it will be the absolute HARDEST thing that I'll do in my life but I'm so ready for it. Spending at best 1 1/2 hours with C a night simply wasn't enough. I'm also blessed that I have such an amazing husband that works so hard to make this move to STAY AT HOME MOM possible. <br />
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Check back in on my after the adrenalin wears off and see if I'm still this excited. Stick around and check out the shenanigans we get ourselves into...me and my expanding brood. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR54kHnmDI2PnL_baQWGGQFa4VVgcG7vJortkOzAkE6UsUkE2H-QJn7sBdJrG2gHeovCVAMi9_84lJC6pGHjcyEp4z0NmP0Xi_WwzRnMNMWWXA0ayuwvLIg-a1_SUAMvYpImFLq2UOM-k/s640/blogger-image-839207296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR54kHnmDI2PnL_baQWGGQFa4VVgcG7vJortkOzAkE6UsUkE2H-QJn7sBdJrG2gHeovCVAMi9_84lJC6pGHjcyEp4z0NmP0Xi_WwzRnMNMWWXA0ayuwvLIg-a1_SUAMvYpImFLq2UOM-k/s640/blogger-image-839207296.jpg" /></a></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-38212128706678190642012-04-04T12:19:00.001-07:002012-04-04T12:19:48.928-07:0023 WeeksSo I realize that most of my pictures occur in various bathrooms (be it at work or home) but that's where I find the largest mirrors. <br />
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This week I had my dreaded glucose testing. Just hate that stuff! Hopefully I won't have to worry about that again. <br />
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Here are a few pictures of me in different outfits this week. Obviously I have a thing for green but watch out I've got some turquoise skinny pants/jeans heading my way that I couldn't be more excited about. <br />
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I just stopped by to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day and to share a funny C moment that happened this morning....so per her new usual...she got up and walked in to our bedroom around 6:15...tripped over some of Kyle's dress shoes (it's her way of making sure we're all awake) then fell over Vivian (this lets me know to get ready to scoop her up and put her in bed with us...under the cobers of course). She got in bed and asked where Daddy was as usual and I pointed out where Kyle was laying. She smacks around face for a little and then after a bit she says, "Daddy's face is so soft...Mommy's face is not..." and Kyle breaks out laughing...where's the love?<br />
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Daggers to the heart....Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-22070962164673332062011-05-19T09:41:00.001-07:002011-05-19T09:41:50.781-07:00Boo BooSo C came home with a scratch. Nothing big just a small scratch, but she kept pointing it out...all the time. It was driving me crazy so I thought I'll put a Helli Kitty bandaid on it and solve the problem. This Momma couldn't have been more wrong....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/19/1597.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/19/s_1597.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />She wouldn't even look at her leg. Of course don't fret the bandaid was quickly removed after this picture was taken. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-56062618625725741812011-04-29T13:32:00.000-07:002011-04-29T13:32:12.259-07:00Sidewalk Chalk...Who knew it could be this much fun?And let me tell you it's fun. I'll admit that I was hesitant to hand over the red, green and blue chalk pieces. I mean that is one cute smocked fish pant outfit...I didn't really give that much thought to yellow or green as they don't poise as much of a threat to an outfit, in my humble opinion.<br />
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Check out how much fun she had:<br />
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She loved this thing and spent so much time turning One clog to move the entire board. <br />
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Then it was off to the sand...<br />
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Clearly done with the truck...hurry she's escaping...<br />
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Then it was off to the house to clean. She doesn't come by this desire to sweep and vacuum naturally. I despise cleaning. <br />
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This was a little secret passage via the chimney. <br />
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Then it was time to try out being a firefighter...something that she might get from her PawPaw<br />
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Saying peee-w that was a stinky skunk<br />
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Generally this is how she rides in the car...she's a diva<br />
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Also we rarely make it out of the store without some sort of ball. Here we are at Wal-Mart looking at the fish. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> This girl loves her some corny dogs...BUT ONLY at particular events...NOT at home when I make them...go figure!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxSa8C0F85MzfLr0jD1BVllD0-dza5rUUG0YTv3c_DiPeqY4r0OcpoXsY0WN9JKDxRLxw_GE-81TVOeuXJeDxXD4UUPvHQQyFM9Ys7EYnJqSVuaqdl72V7d4vR6rlMQNiEHSQ0sPVuhU/s1600/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxSa8C0F85MzfLr0jD1BVllD0-dza5rUUG0YTv3c_DiPeqY4r0OcpoXsY0WN9JKDxRLxw_GE-81TVOeuXJeDxXD4UUPvHQQyFM9Ys7EYnJqSVuaqdl72V7d4vR6rlMQNiEHSQ0sPVuhU/s320/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hanging out with her PawPaw, Gumpa and Dad learning about a tiny fishing pole...that was ALMOST purchased by all three!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJAQ2PEiauQyoLXZHX5zMt-aOmU2bZiA90JL7Iysx-jWBrgiTiPUJwkDu6S9DuU4-xm86P6SvHcgx2TqHZMK7V6YuXPZpgg4-RUXgs2utjiy4E1x5UA3J55kcJfnDoLI_eyYWCxV2ATE/s1600/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJAQ2PEiauQyoLXZHX5zMt-aOmU2bZiA90JL7Iysx-jWBrgiTiPUJwkDu6S9DuU4-xm86P6SvHcgx2TqHZMK7V6YuXPZpgg4-RUXgs2utjiy4E1x5UA3J55kcJfnDoLI_eyYWCxV2ATE/s640/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+026.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Not the best picture but she was dancing away to all the "rodeo" music. This girl LOVES to shake her booty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQ6XwLHWG5W7CVNhWL6DcipfApZX3-FySXVRkkXFz3jNEZlSD3ZETG_pf37o380oThEoHQKNk8gOhI0HSkwbmYv8JFrezJy0oH77F2nkdttnfGClVzSnDlNRaKYEVA7UkAKj_0a2wyqk/s1600/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQ6XwLHWG5W7CVNhWL6DcipfApZX3-FySXVRkkXFz3jNEZlSD3ZETG_pf37o380oThEoHQKNk8gOhI0HSkwbmYv8JFrezJy0oH77F2nkdttnfGClVzSnDlNRaKYEVA7UkAKj_0a2wyqk/s640/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> She LOVES her PawPaw...clearly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvHHVNOkz9i8kFu81rswCYRaPbZW8v-VI4vDv99A1Yz1LOFfrXFfGm1tMZW_I2ph6LGTZUBUFVkrRQYRugkwC1_7MWQGguG6wW5qohNDRMwWQK2mgR-9434hW30tx1-wFFwLrOX4wDjE/s1600/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvHHVNOkz9i8kFu81rswCYRaPbZW8v-VI4vDv99A1Yz1LOFfrXFfGm1tMZW_I2ph6LGTZUBUFVkrRQYRugkwC1_7MWQGguG6wW5qohNDRMwWQK2mgR-9434hW30tx1-wFFwLrOX4wDjE/s640/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+031.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Watching the rodeo with her Aunt Kathleen-ie. She buys the BEST outfits for her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7-wwW7c4oq_TkN50tOS_ONndRCj8keAx4lYSsODopAS-rZweI8muA72X2vQS0kkGECsz_DjW7Te3BrCTc1oxGZ5fHKEx4AEshzQRSqreYXBw67WUVx_foeIBUw2KHCeq0UgbV3kFMQA/s1600/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7-wwW7c4oq_TkN50tOS_ONndRCj8keAx4lYSsODopAS-rZweI8muA72X2vQS0kkGECsz_DjW7Te3BrCTc1oxGZ5fHKEx4AEshzQRSqreYXBw67WUVx_foeIBUw2KHCeq0UgbV3kFMQA/s640/Rodeo+Ash+Wednesday+035.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Getting some Grandmommy lovin'.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There was also one thing in particular that she did NOT enjoy...sitting on a pony for a picture. I didn't get a picture of this incident as Caroline was placed on the pony, a pony that was sitting still with no plans of moving, and immediately demanded to be removed from the pony's back. After this incident we got our money back and were so thankful that we didn't stand in the ridiculously long line for the actual pony ride.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Readers get excited as this weekend Caroline is having her pictures taken at Kemah Boardwalk and I'll post my shots next week...promise! Oh and she's having her picture taken for the heck of it...you should know that I don't need a reason for her to be photographed! Also there might be some pictures in the Texas Bluebonnets...IF (and that's a big IF) I can get this TODDLER to cooperate!</div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-23118014938292787592011-03-15T09:42:00.000-07:002011-03-15T09:42:57.323-07:00Tough Comparisons...WHY?Let me start off by saying that pictures are coming soon but my battery is dead in my camera and I can't locate the charger..just yet but there will EVENTUALLY be pictures.<br />
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So today I'm going to ponder aloud via my blog...<br />
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Why is it that I compare myself so harshly to others? <br />
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Why do I worry so much that I am not going to make as much out of my life as others if I chose to stay at home? <br />
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WHY?<br />
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OK ladies...fix me!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-28278236579212659142011-01-28T10:35:00.000-08:002011-01-28T10:35:04.885-08:00My Water Project Fundraising PageHello Followers,<br />
Just thought I'd give an update regarding the water project. I've made my first contribution towards my $1,000. Here's my fundraising page:<br />
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http://thewaterproject.org/community/profile/kristen-blair<br />
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Thanks again for your support. I have such a great feeling about this!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-19851663125823439652011-01-26T08:13:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:13:31.854-08:00Ouch....Caroline has her first skinned knee...AND...because I'm a first time mom I took a picture of it!<br />
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I realize that I only have 22 followers, but let's face it numbers really aren't important...are they...hope not? Regardless, the 22 people that do follow me are incredibly important people...they are my peeps...friends...amigos...pals...mates...a few lucky ones I consider my friend family (definition - those people that are so incredibly important to you that you choose them as your family despite the lack of blood relation). I believe you get the picture.<br /><br />So my 22 followers, I'm putting myself out there...I'm looking for accountability...support...love.<br /><br />As many of your know, I have been a dedicated reader of Kelle Hampton's blog, www.kellehampton.com. By dedicated I mean a blog stalker. I check her blog EVERY SINGLE DAY and when there is nothing new I get rather upset. So I've been inspired by her latest fundraiser. She managed to raise over $100,000 for the National Down Syndrome Society in honor of her daughter Nella. And my source of inspiration for my act of "paying it forward."<br /><br />Recently my friend Megan went to Africa for vacation, strange I know but if your lucky enough to have Megan in your life you know this is simply the norm for her. She has been posting about her trip on her blog (http://themostboringplaceonearth.blogspot.com/) and I've been faithfully reading all about her trip. Her pictures are amazing and the subject matter is humbling.<br /><br />So enough procrastination...clearly I'm stalling...after reading about Megan's trip, the daily struggle to obtain drinking water and looking into all of those children's faces (the last one was the hardest on this momma) I have decided to do something with my 2011. I am going to spend it saving...<br /><br />I know, I can hear the gasps from all of my 22 followers...strange for me to utter those words. My hope...no my plan is to raise $1,000 and "purchase" a pump for a well somewhere in Africa.<br /><br />I have made this decision simply because God has blessed me in excess...I have a wonderful husband...beautiful daughter...fabulous friends and family...an education (that sometimes I use and sometimes I don't :) ). I am incredibly lucky and quite frankly it's time for me to pay it forward...and I'm paying it forward in the form of clean water.<br /><br />I would love to exceed my goal with your help, but what I want most is accountability from you guys. Help me to be strong and stay focused on my goal. It's not like it's a million dollars but hey everyone has to start someone and I'm starting with a well pump.<br /><br />I plan on using this organization...<br />http://thewaterproject.org/<br /><br />So friends please help me be accountable. I really want to be a part, albeit a small part, of helping to get clean water, a basic need I most certainly take for granted, to as many people as possible. (I'm also hoping this will help with my ridiculously unhealthy addiction to smocked clothes for Caroline).<br /><br />I'll post monthly updates once I figure out my The Water Project page.<br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659048405305054211.post-86119209913751914602011-01-21T13:19:00.000-08:002011-01-21T13:32:37.966-08:00Imagination Day at The Climbing Tree<div style="text-align: justify;">Today was Imagination Day at Caroline's school. They were going to dress up as whatever they wanted and go to the church gym for snacks, face painting and games.<br /><br />I had no idea what to dress Caroline as. I received lots and lots of good suggestions but none really worked out. I tried Megan's suggestion of a rainbow unicorn but Caroline kept taking off the cone/horn and she was incredibly bothered by the yarn tale. Then I attempted a hula girl. My daughter, the goat, attempted to eat the grass skirt so that was a no go. Then we settled on a fairy and it was on with the wings and tutu. Here's the results. I can't wait to see if they painted her face when I get home today from work.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7tY8JTlLi0cdnwJJM-mH3ZoJQ4-yBTy11NnCUhD86jbTUp13em9DuuC-YHceadCxPuotofVBSt88RUIRKolJcVcesATu5vrfb6pgAgECr8RPSkZT5AhaMR1EXB1rVY0gjD03DQxdmyE/s1600/Imagination+Day+014.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7tY8JTlLi0cdnwJJM-mH3ZoJQ4-yBTy11NnCUhD86jbTUp13em9DuuC-YHceadCxPuotofVBSt88RUIRKolJcVcesATu5vrfb6pgAgECr8RPSkZT5AhaMR1EXB1rVY0gjD03DQxdmyE/s400/Imagination+Day+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564753782035182498" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzj8BVmk2wyrSrNXQ18vPeoeAnQ62oJjL8d9Uwl7MSfepe7WYSTF4A0CBNyftQLzrfPFnYu2Qi0LenbTAekKYZo5rN7O7Oc7RJ2GSXs61pLP8MNa7Cn8O6GhAVv7xIeLJ6VYAqfAHmEto/s1600/Imagination+Day+016.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzj8BVmk2wyrSrNXQ18vPeoeAnQ62oJjL8d9Uwl7MSfepe7WYSTF4A0CBNyftQLzrfPFnYu2Qi0LenbTAekKYZo5rN7O7Oc7RJ2GSXs61pLP8MNa7Cn8O6GhAVv7xIeLJ6VYAqfAHmEto/s400/Imagination+Day+016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564753783011076850" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDL-jWZvmiFRC8QJqpyOTNjdlIPyDzY2jWXUiV_A8-AQQZJG5IaAo6zes-RnkPijhmyoVr1bI6NUz5GmkW7uEgtRDj5KA_ILy98nUxbVKn187c2MknBm0izoYFYXs8mX7ccgVCuE6pCQ/s1600/Imagination+Day+023.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDL-jWZvmiFRC8QJqpyOTNjdlIPyDzY2jWXUiV_A8-AQQZJG5IaAo6zes-RnkPijhmyoVr1bI6NUz5GmkW7uEgtRDj5KA_ILy98nUxbVKn187c2MknBm0izoYFYXs8mX7ccgVCuE6pCQ/s400/Imagination+Day+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564754394938416514" border="0" /></a><br />This is Caroline and her favorite teacher Ms. Karen, she was a birthday girl...I don't get it either<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYRRK-UYHcfEsCPPNJkUlcWI5AA5Xdoj-yBdS6sXr4sY6f4WZOCYVU81bO1JCY9QiOiTOqQPEYOKrTWQALtKmbxFw_1ve5wv5CKeQzMLE6o2Zcqw_ABW2jrByLhvaT5htm1azWGuCtT4/s1600/Imagination+Day+025.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTYRRK-UYHcfEsCPPNJkUlcWI5AA5Xdoj-yBdS6sXr4sY6f4WZOCYVU81bO1JCY9QiOiTOqQPEYOKrTWQALtKmbxFw_1ve5wv5CKeQzMLE6o2Zcqw_ABW2jrByLhvaT5htm1azWGuCtT4/s400/Imagination+Day+025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564754402621498610" border="0" /></a><br />Having her breakfast like a big girl as her classmates watch on like hawks. I would too if they knew how good my, from scratch mind you, homemade banana bread really is.<br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16488280798789020532noreply@blogger.com0