tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16270841354069101902024-03-13T13:20:45.658-05:00Still WatersStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-68004058718517820352012-03-29T14:00:00.001-05:002012-03-29T14:00:40.828-05:00Winner!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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My sweet husband bought me a mini donut pan for my birthday this year. </div>
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Of course that meant I had to make donuts for my family. </div>
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Aren't they cute??</div>
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I have a soft spot for mini versions of things. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Maybe that's why I love tiny babies so much??</span></div>
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To be honest, these taste more like adorable donut shaped cupcakes than regular donuts. I think it's because they are baked not fried. Either way they are delish - and let's face it, cupcakes and donuts are about the same on the scale of healthy breakfast foods.</div>
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Add some pastel sprinkles and make these for Easter this year!</div>
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<b>Steph's Springtime Cocoa Fudge Donuts</b></div>
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Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl. Slowly add the dry to the wet and beat until well mixed. </div>
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Grease a donut pan and fill halfway with batter. Bake at 400* for about 10 min.</div>
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Cool in pan for a few minutes before removing and frosting.</div>
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Mix together first 4 ingredients and add milk gradually until it reaches desired consistency. Dip tops of donuts into glaze and add sprinkles if desired.</div>
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Purple is my favorite color. </div>
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I have a purple coat, a purple purse, a ton of purple nail polish, eye shadow, clothes and jewelry. I even have a purple Kitchen Aid mixer.</div>
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After buying this dress, I was on a shopping date with my 3 year old daughter and I happened across a pair of purple tights. </div>
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I don't normally wear colored tights, but these were purple. I had no choice but to buy them. :)</div>
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On this particular day I wore a purple dress, a purple scarf, purple tights, and carried a purple purse. I feel like it's ok though because they are all different <i>shades </i>of purple.</div>
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The beloved Oreo is turning 100!</div>
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I'd say this cookie is looking pretty good for it's age :)</div>
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Just wanted to share this treat with you to help you celebrate the occasion.</div>
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Grab some oreos (I used double stuff, duh) and dip them into some melted chocolate. I used white chocolate this time and added some pink to make it pretty! Top with sprinkles or just set them on wax paper to dry. If you want to add some chocolate decor like I did, melt some more chocolate and add whatever color you want to use (or leave it white if you prefer). I just put the melted chocolate into a baggie and piped out some hearts. These would be great in all different pastel colors for Easter - and eggs are a super simple decoration to draw on top!</div>
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This is a fun treat that the kids can join in on too. My 3 year old LOVED helping me decorate these. </div>
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It's a dreary, cold, rainy/snowy day here, and all I really want to do is cuddle up with my loves under a blanket and watch some of our fave shows on Netfix. And maybe eat some m&m's and drink a big mug of spiced eggnog coffee. That sounds nice. I think I have our evening planned :)</div>
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Today is a day of doing hair in my downstairs salon, grocery shopping, making phone calls, changing diapers, snuggling, dancing, playing hide and seek, and hopefully some of the above, later on ;) Pretty much the usual.</div>
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Here is what I'm wearing today. </div>
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I love this cozy sweater, and I was so excited to find this funky belt to wear with it. See how SPARKLY it is?? You know I love anything that sparkles. It's a little too big for me though. See how it's sitting a little low and slanted? If I tighten it enough to fit me, it rolls over the sequins instead of the leather. But I like it so much I wear it anyway.<br />
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And these are my favorite boots. I never paid so much for footwear but I wear these all the time and I just love them. I feel like they can make any outfit more trendy and sophisticated. Another pick of my hubby's. He likes to dress me, haha!</div>
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The headband is covered in bling too - of course, I made it after all. And the chunky blingy bracelet is from<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearls-and-Petals/117135678296964" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Pearls and Petals</span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">.</span> If you want one, let me know in the comments or visit<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearls-and-Petals/117135678296964" target="_blank"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">here</span></b></a>. FYI, I am totally into bangles, cuffs and crosses right now, and it shows in my shop :)</div>
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What sort of fashion or accessories are you into now?</div>
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Thanks for joining me for week 2 of Fashion Fix!</div>
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(<span style="font-size: x-small;">Btw, sorry for the awful picture. I obviously can't take pictures of myself without looking ridiculous!)</span> </div>
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Cowl neck sweater dress. It's super soft, and even though it's short sleeved, it's cozy! I love the rouched sleeves and the brown and turquoise color combo. </div>
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Leggings - check. When I bought the dress I also picked up a pair of brown tights. A few days later I was getting ready for the day and I threw on this dress....then I looked in the mirror. *Ahem* Not quite long enough to wear with just tights. Enter the ever faithful leggings! They are an outfit saver I tell you.</div>
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Ankle boots! I love the straps and the buckles, still deciding if I like the ankle height though. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">**Vintage Wrap Bracelet from </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=304090992934764&set=a.198222086854989.53037.117135678296964&type=3&theater" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pearls and Petals</span></strong></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">. Let me know if you would like one! :) **</span></div>
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There you have it! What do you think? Want to see more fashion posts? I promise to try and get better photos next time....maybe enlist my hubby to take them for me :)</div>
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I don't know who comes up with all of these crazy days. Today is Chocolate Cake Day, one day last week was Peanut Butter Day. I sure hope you remembered to celebrate. Seriously, I want the job of coming up with silly holidays. I wonder how much it pays???</div>
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Anyway, I made you some cake. You know, because I <em><strong>had</strong></em> to. <br />
I give you: Steph's Cocoa Fudge Cupcakes - Enjoy!<br />
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I love all things fashion and I thought it would be fun to do a fashion post once in awhile. Sound fun?</div>
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Outfit #1</div>
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Must be a halfway decent outfit because I was harassed and practically proposed to while wearing it. My husband no longer allows me to leave the house without him, ha! Just kidding....sort of.</div>
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I am currently obsessed with boots. I try not to wear anything that I can't wear boots with! It's a problem :) My awesome hubby got these for me for Christmas. He has great taste, I love them! </div>
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I also love dresses, but never got to wear them much in the freezing winter months. Enter LEGGINGS. My other obsession. They make it possible to wear cute dresses all year long. YAY!</div>
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This mini dress is sleeveless, so I added a fun studded cardi. I usually sort of hate cardigans on me, but I think I like this one.</div>
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So this is my outfit pick of the week. What do you think? And do you want to see anymore fashion posts?</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-66720893155198160612012-01-19T09:59:00.001-06:002012-01-19T09:59:18.201-06:00Favorite Things and Best Ever Whoopie Pies!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />1. These are hands down the best whoopie pies ever. Maybe even the best dessert ever. It's a bold claim, but you haven't tried these yet. They. Are. Amazing. It's my own special recipe - I will be sharing it soon!</div>
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2. I am a makeup junkie, and I love anything that sparkles. Enter a product called Twinkle and Shine. LOVE! Makes the eyes sparkle.</div>
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3. There is nothing sweeter than seeing my two baby boys snuggled close together, sound asleep. Melts my heart!</div>
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4. I love spending time with my girlie, just the two of us. And I LOVE that she still loves to hug and kiss me :)</div>
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5. My new hat. My husband made me buy it because he thought I looked SO cute in it, haha! I always feel like I'm wearing a costume when I wear a hat, but I actually really like this one now!</div>
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What are some of your favorite things right now?</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-81900936441788093492012-01-04T13:19:00.001-06:002012-01-04T13:19:40.356-06:00I'm baAck!Well, hello again, my long lost bloggy friends! It's been awhile, huh?<br />
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year... Am I caught up now?<br />
I have been having computer problems that have kept me from blogging lately. Oh. That and a couple little tiny boys that are always in my arms, and a very busy three year old in need of constant attention. Life with infant twins and a toddler is busy for sure, but I am in absolute heaven. Seriously. I am truly loving every sleep deprived second!<br />
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I have had so many things I have wanted to share with you, but time (and priorities, see above) did not allow that to happen. I am hoping to share them with you soon. I have some fun new ideas for this blog's future too! So stay tuned! And be sure to "like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Still-Waters/218634594826886"><b>Still Waters on Facebook</b></a>. I will probably be updating that more than the blog, just because it's so fast and I can do it on my ipad while holding babies! :)<br />
Blessings to you all!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-71237172937670547472011-11-14T10:44:00.001-06:002011-11-14T10:44:46.465-06:00Salty&Sweet Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Who would say this isn't a good thing?</div>
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I have always been a fan of chocolate covered pretzels. I mean, what's not to love? Salty, crunchy, sweet. </div>
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And chocolate and peanut butter? Psh, come on. That's a no brainer. </div>
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And who doesn't love a great chocolate chip cookie?</div>
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Meet the result of combining these yummy things (and then some!).</div>
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Here' what you're looking at, friends. A chewy peanut butter cookie chock full of chocolate chips, pretzels, butterscotch chips, a touch of sea salt, and a little love. :)</div>
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Go ahead tell me you don't want one.</div>
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Now head over to <a href="http://the-still-waters.blogspot.com/2011/11/salty-cookies.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Still Waters</span></b></a> on facebook and tell me what some of your fave treats are! </div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-16376071869748894192011-11-12T15:13:00.001-06:002011-11-12T15:48:48.027-06:00Family Fun Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We recently had some exceptionally warm weather and took full advantage of it by spending the day outdoors. This is my new family of 5. FIVE! Still can't believe it.</div>
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We had a picnic lunch, Bella picked out her own pumpkin, we did some shopping, and just enjoyed the time together out in the sun.</div>
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Here's me with my sweet little ones. Oh how I wish time would stand still and they could stay like this forever. </div>
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My sweet Bella. So happy that it's finally her turn to play in the tunnel of hay :)</div>
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What do you do right after halloween when your house is filled with candy??</div>
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Make candy bar brownies, of course!</div>
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These are super simple and obviously delicious.</div>
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I mean, just look at that fudgy brownie loaded with yummy candy. </div>
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Are these calling your name yet?</div>
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If you haven't gone completely overboard in your eating of halloween candy, you should still have the goodies you need to make these treats today!</div>
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Just whip up a batch of your favorite brownies and mix in 3/4 cup of your favorite chopped candy bars. I used 3 Musketeers and Milky Ways. Pour batter in the pan and sprinkle a few more candy bars on top. (The sugar will start to caramelize in the oven making a yummy chewy mess of goodness.)</div>
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That's all folks! Told you they were easy.</div>
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Our boys spent three weeks in the NICU. I realize that for babies born at 32 weeks, a 3 week stay is excellent. But at the time it felt like forever. It's just not right to have just given birth and have to go home without your babies. As much as we ached for them to be home with us, we felt so incredibly thankful that they were alive and healthy. They needed this time in the hospital to make up for the time I couldn't give them inside.<br />
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They had excellent nurses and doctors. We felt so blessed that we could be confident in the care they were receiving in the hospital. </div>
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What a happy day this was, when we got to hold both of our babies together! It was so incredible having them in my arms. Even today, I can hardly believe this is really happening. These boys are truly miracles, and we are so blessed to call them ours!</div>
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(This was actually on daddy's birthday - what a sweet gift!)</div>
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This was a special moment right here. My grandpa holding his great grandson who we named after him. He is one of my favorite men in the world - such a great guy.</div>
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See these faces? Each time we went to see the boys in the NICU, they pretty much slept the whole time. When it was time for us to go, they almost always woke up and looked at us with their big sweet eyes, as if begging us to stay. My heart broke every time we walked out the door. It was nearly impossible to leave.</div>
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Finally, the big day was here. Our tiny babies were exactly three weeks old - I should have been 35 weeks pregnant - but instead we were bringing out little miracles HOME!!!</div>
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At last, Isabella could hold her baby brothers! She is in love with them.</div>
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As I lay on the operating table I knew there was nothing left for me to do. It was all in God's hands now... as it had been all along. My heart was pounding, my thoughts were racing, and a constant strain of prayers were being sent up to heaven. </div>
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At 3:56 pm on August 21, 2011, my life changed.</div>
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Our first son was born. He was 2 months early but he came out crying. I don't think I ever felt such relief. He had to be pretty healthy to let out a cry like that. Thank you Jesus!!!! </div>
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At 3:58pm our second son came into this world; crying just like his brother! </div>
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What a miracle! Both babies born this premature were breathing on their own and showed no signs of distress!</div>
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They were taken to the NICU where we were told they would stay for approximately a month - simply because they were so premature and they would have to master things like sucking, swallowing and breathing all at once, gaining weight, and maintaining their body temps. They had no major complications. Praise the Lord!</div>
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Brothers. 4lbs 7oz and 4lbs 3oz of perfection!</div>
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We are so happy and so thankful for our sweet tiny boys! Thank you to all who prayed for us. Our God is truly AWESOME.</div>
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It was a rough pregnancy - including the years it took us to conceive, the many invasive procedures, trips to the emergency room, the heartbreaking miscarriages, and the looming feeling of hopelessness that we might not be able to have more children. </div>
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We were elated to discover I was pregnant with twins! Through the painful OHSS, constant horrible "morning" sickness, bed rest, and pre-term labor, I rejoiced because these babies were MIRACLES. I relished every second of this pregnancy because I truly understood the value of these little lives and how I would not be able to carry these babies without God's hand of protection over us.</div>
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On August 19th I was admitted to the hospital. I was 32 weeks pregnant and in hard labor. I was given high doses of magnesium to try and slow the contractions and buy these boys a little more time inside. I was terrified when the doctor examined me and told me I was dilated, and every test performed showed that I would indeed deliver soon. </div>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-53907960628329926882011-09-18T19:53:00.001-05:002011-09-18T19:53:58.646-05:00Pregnancy Recap<br />
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Here is a recap of my <a href="http://the-still-waters.blogspot.com/2011/04/do-you-believe-in-miracles.html"><b>pregnancy with our twins</b></a>.</div>
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We had a fabulous <a href="http://the-still-waters.blogspot.com/2011/06/gender-reveal.html"><b>Gender Reveal Party</b></a> and discovered we were having 2 boys!</div>
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A few days after this picture was taken my pregnancy journey came to an end. </div>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-20709688063437997992011-09-15T16:41:00.001-05:002011-09-15T16:41:33.948-05:00To Blog or Not To Blog?Once again I have neglected my blog.
Are y'all still here?
Would you like to hear about all the craziness going on in my life?
I keep debating whether or not to continue blogging or just journal for myself.
Does anyone really care?
Please pipe in if you're reading this - would love to hear your thoughts :)
Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-56385223435350882952011-07-19T16:20:00.002-05:002011-07-19T16:21:10.026-05:00Loaded Blondies/Loaded Post<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, the time has come. I had a good run, I guess.</div>
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There will be no more baking, or shopping, or trips to the park with my daughter, or going out with my man.</div>
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After a trip to the emergency room this weekend due to constant, painful contractions, the doctor has ordered complete bedrest. I am not surprised. This is about the same time I went into labor with our daughter too.</div>
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I think it's a little funny when a doctor puts a woman on bedrest when she has a two year old to take care of. Do they know how active and needy toddlers are?? Not to mention we are in the midst of potty training, which involves running to the bathroom every 20 minutes.</div>
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Oh, and did I mention our house is on the market and needs to stay spic and span in case we get a showing.</div>
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And we are house hunting.</div>
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And I have custom jewelry orders that I cannot fulfill because I can't go out an get the supplies I need.</div>
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Oh, and did I mention we have nothing ready for the babies?</div>
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Bedrest is stressful.</div>
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I can't just put my feet up and watch movies and read books all day like people think. I am only two days in and I already feel stressed out. There's way too much to do and I can't do anything.</div>
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Now that I got that off my chest, let me also say this: I am extremely grateful to be pregnant with these babies. It has been a long hard road to get to this point, and we have endured much just to get this far. But I would do it again and again because I know it's worth it. Our sweet Isabella is a result of the same struggles, and she has brought immeasurable joy to us. I know it will be worth it. I know it's the best thing for our boys.</div>
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So I will suck it up, and just be thankful to be in this situation. Thankful that I made it to the third trimester. Thankful that our sons are still safe inside. Thank you Jesus!!</div>
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Now, I can't bake these days, but I have a few goodies saved up to share with you. How about these Loaded Blondies??</div>
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I love bar recipes because they are fast and easy to make, and sooo yummy!</div>
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You may think you're not a fan of blondies. You may think they're boring.</div>
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These are not boring. Make them. Trust me.</div>
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Stephanie's Loaded Blondies</div>
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3/4 c butter</div>
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar</div>
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3 eggs</div>
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1 1/2 cps flour</div>
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1 tsp baking soda</div>
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1 tsp vanilla</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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3/4 cup chocolate chips</div>
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3/4 cup milk chocolate chunks</div>
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3/4 cup white chocolate chips</div>
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3/4 cup dark chocolate covered cranberries</div>
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Bake in a greased 9x13" pan at 350 for 20-25 min. I like mine slightly under baked so they are gooey and delish! You may never go back to brownies again. :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px;">Everyone has a favorite kind of cake, right? What's yours? Mine has always been Chocolate, but recently I have converted to Red Velvet. </span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px;">Maybe it's the moist, light, fluffy texture with just a hint of chocolate flavor. Or maybe it's the cream cheese frosting. </span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px;">The awesome, makeadoublebatchjusttoeatalone frosting. </span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px;">Yeah, I think that's it. I have made cream cheese frosting before, but this variation I came up with takes the cake. :)</span></h2>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 23px;">It is super creamy, delightfully rich, very cream cheesy, and not too sweet. It's perfection. Just try it, you'll see.</span></div>
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Ingredients</h2>
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<li class="ingredient" style="line-height: 23px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour </li>
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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:</h3>
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Divide the batter evenly among 2 lined cupcake tins. Bake in oven at 350 for about 22ish minutes. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick, be sure not to over bake. Cool completely.</div>
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Cream Cheese Frosting:</div>
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Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar (use more or less according to your taste - I don't like overly sweet frosting) and mix until light and creamy.</div>
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Of course, as delicious as these would be as is, I couldn't stop there! I did say they were Red Velvet with a Twist after all! I made 2 variations, both of which were fantastic! </div>
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Make these for your next party. Or make them because it's the weekend! Red Velvet just might become your new favorite too!<br />
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And just in case you're wondering how huge I am at 6 1/2 months pregnant with these 2 boys, here I am!!<br />
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-73253512853482539682011-06-20T08:30:00.000-05:002011-06-20T09:50:46.073-05:00Shop For A Cause<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"> Meet Brian and Heather Keehn from </span></b></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b><a href="http://www.teamkeehn.blogspot.com/">The Adventures of Team Keehn</a> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">This is an excerpt from their blog:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">Brian and I are extremely excited to share some news with you. As most of you know, the Lord has blessed us with the responsibility of raising two amazing boys. Cale who is almost 3 and Quinn who just turned 1 in April. We love having a family and all the joy that comes with it. Recently we have felt the desire to add to our family once again. But this time in a different way. The Lord is leading us to do so through adoption.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">For as long as I can remember I have desired to adopt a child. Brian and I talked about it from time to time early in our marriage and more recently (the past year) very frequently. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Currently there are millions of children without families to give them the basic needs like a warm home, food, or more importantly unconditional love. We know that we don't have the means to change the world on our own, but we can change the world for at least one child.</span><br /><br /><span class="apple-style-span">We are so unbelievably overwhelmed with joy and excitement, however it is not going to be easy. As many of you know, adoption is not an inexpensive process. It is going to cost about $30,000. The cost can be overwhelming but we know it is what we are called to do.</span></span></span><br />
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<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I do not know the Keehn's personally, but a friend of mine posted about them on Facebook and ever since I read that post I have felt the Lord tugging at my heart to do something to help. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After our struggles to conceive, and the pain of losing so many babies, my husband and I were starting to consider adoption. I did some research and was overwhelmed by the cost of adoption. As the Keehn's mentioned, it's going to cost them around $30,000!! Yikes! </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>What do you say we all join in to help them bring their little one home??</b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">From now until July 20, a portion of every purchase you make from</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearls-and-Petals/117135678296964">Pearls and Petals</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">and</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellaregali">Bella Regali</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">will go straight to the Keehn's to help bring their new child home!!! </span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">So buy some jewelry for yourself or your friends, and PLEASE spread the word!! This is a very worthy cause, and you even get jewelry out of the deal! </span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are not into jewelry and don't know anyone who is, (is that possible??) you can make a donation on their blog </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b><a href="http://www.teamkeehn.blogspot.com/">The Adventures of Team Keehn </a>.</b></span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></b></span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">I hope you will join with me in helping this family who is following the Lord's leading. Let's be a blessing to them!!</span></b></span></span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 13px;"> </span></span></b></span></span></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.bellaregali.etsy.com/" style="color: #da1b4b; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" height="170" id="Image1_img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBhqu0liegmoDhzvpT8b1Tx6AOI_R5jm7gX9v6jXGXy7U2DYpcfUgihKSo5o-bIQmXg8FNpTGPyQJL37gYiXmGbG-LB4tdwZRrwc0XRm6XQugq6P9YQhbDHv5Le39qi3R_opReuXTz0s/s250/br2.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; position: relative;" width="205" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a border="0" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearls-and-Petals/117135678296964" style="color: #da1b4b; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g388/StillWaters88/pp03.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; position: relative;" /></a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #32bb98; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-71124471673811498142011-06-05T21:20:00.001-05:002011-06-05T21:20:00.494-05:00Gender Reveal!!<div style="text-align: center;">I really wanted to reveal the genders of these babies in a special way. We have been praying for them for so long and we do not take for granted the great miracle God has done in giving them to us. That being said, you can see how a phone call or text just wouldn't cut it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to throw a Gender Reveal party! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was so much fun! I loved that both sides of the family could come over for the announcement and help us celebrate this special time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We found out the genders a week before the party, and everyone was very anxiously awaiting the announcement. I was being stalked on facebook every 30 seconds, and certain people, who will remain nameless, even tried to trick us into spilling the beans early. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But I am an excellent secret keeper, so it didn't work ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I baked up some goodies and everyone took a bite at the same time to find out the sex of one baby, then they had to look around to see what color treat other people had to find out the sex of the second baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great anticipation....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH3WC5W5_RzcGyzxvAFu_St99w58NKPzet1fN5kD-Xu3Fj7O-73xAcfdRAGGEsmU1-rU06uHdJE7SoiP67B6KcRGDxZTop-fZ85uF6rhlFNI0GFXssP4_37l6UoUJH9M2z8yhQxOUdYs/s1600/DSC_1580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHH3WC5W5_RzcGyzxvAFu_St99w58NKPzet1fN5kD-Xu3Fj7O-73xAcfdRAGGEsmU1-rU06uHdJE7SoiP67B6KcRGDxZTop-fZ85uF6rhlFNI0GFXssP4_37l6UoUJH9M2z8yhQxOUdYs/s320/DSC_1580.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I got a blue one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OgMyhqglp162phvBPA6ipGQMfHfEPdQFIT-yZ5CCkyohhuVKAnJHUfBz4yzT6e9GLq9BBBGCcdPe_ksw7z7663LMQJ0agGdeYeO3-QNAxb36m4QgKfrCKZKdHt1GrwISihjBHAPqsHs/s1600/DSC_1582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OgMyhqglp162phvBPA6ipGQMfHfEPdQFIT-yZ5CCkyohhuVKAnJHUfBz4yzT6e9GLq9BBBGCcdPe_ksw7z7663LMQJ0agGdeYeO3-QNAxb36m4QgKfrCKZKdHt1GrwISihjBHAPqsHs/s320/DSC_1582.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Blue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6eoj07KaIFBgdv1gB98JZWjzju4SJNCFQxTFTePyKMHl7jwLh3-ZvaBf0E71peOZvHWgBiEMH9Aeo1nRDEvxfACHoqTJ3y1qQNV-bka6utD-Niv4sKMBHoITUyA2DAaFmIU8avQC9UE/s1600/DSC_1587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6eoj07KaIFBgdv1gB98JZWjzju4SJNCFQxTFTePyKMHl7jwLh3-ZvaBf0E71peOZvHWgBiEMH9Aeo1nRDEvxfACHoqTJ3y1qQNV-bka6utD-Niv4sKMBHoITUyA2DAaFmIU8avQC9UE/s320/DSC_1587.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yay for a son!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90aKLy83bL6vo3rHjW9kbBbKJGGhhZ5X7wkomDwJ7mutsQJoexK0l-6tN-xhFjEqnLPdWF-DiN47y9ZOjQzVZ18f-lJA17OuB9fOjiYscsjPZI60x73qfkX7GawMXS500e_GCa9KV7QU/s1600/DSC_1597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90aKLy83bL6vo3rHjW9kbBbKJGGhhZ5X7wkomDwJ7mutsQJoexK0l-6tN-xhFjEqnLPdWF-DiN47y9ZOjQzVZ18f-lJA17OuB9fOjiYscsjPZI60x73qfkX7GawMXS500e_GCa9KV7QU/s320/DSC_1597.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My side of the family is so excited to finally have a boy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoy4RVUrBBQKRridQwf2dfU02CtA81UXqk5DNm42AjR7arBlUSo1q-zKoRK6pmud_z0xbeCWD_SexGbmDuaY3wiu4zSVqWCzmWcXHrt9u50uR2ynjQAVNOICUsdCb9LDaHSgg2royxmM/s1600/DSC_1585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoy4RVUrBBQKRridQwf2dfU02CtA81UXqk5DNm42AjR7arBlUSo1q-zKoRK6pmud_z0xbeCWD_SexGbmDuaY3wiu4zSVqWCzmWcXHrt9u50uR2ynjQAVNOICUsdCb9LDaHSgg2royxmM/s320/DSC_1585.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> First great-grandson!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4HYSHvlFcqh9F6n4wK2hl1p8zLNWorwYrfp93UA3C15Irh2MgNm_f2vFSt8Ckmfb7ulxUToOYFV33gTkoEgS-Ag9S1dXi2KwJqUvflUDpiQzGzvHP1C1RZBaIShlan4VG2cbO0atO0A/s1600/DSC_1586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4HYSHvlFcqh9F6n4wK2hl1p8zLNWorwYrfp93UA3C15Irh2MgNm_f2vFSt8Ckmfb7ulxUToOYFV33gTkoEgS-Ag9S1dXi2KwJqUvflUDpiQzGzvHP1C1RZBaIShlan4VG2cbO0atO0A/s320/DSC_1586.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yay a nephew!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTICpENGqmCjuft2pjwOM0poMrjYAUgdZXjETGCBcbdf_L7rE_1h-F8Dz2lY0LwUGdP11dY40gv-pTIvFJ39b_ZrrSOJBCGxlDgSx-x9GJT4ZuCIZ4B1zIWKIYpJgq09PHPWPiOKOzO1M/s1600/DSC_1584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTICpENGqmCjuft2pjwOM0poMrjYAUgdZXjETGCBcbdf_L7rE_1h-F8Dz2lY0LwUGdP11dY40gv-pTIvFJ39b_ZrrSOJBCGxlDgSx-x9GJT4ZuCIZ4B1zIWKIYpJgq09PHPWPiOKOzO1M/s320/DSC_1584.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Daddy was explaining that blue means a brother for Bella!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1T9Y95TDGdBhjImiZblW61ZBlHmTgQV-48qu_wjryvgYLbxv6vRVINzfOPKZg5_IdNWAMFDtKTngK_ioW2wdDuvHJu6MX4p9MeOzfRlrYtOW6QBJMPQfezYdyvWx2UKH5OusoJ3yoCF8/s1600/DSC_1589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1T9Y95TDGdBhjImiZblW61ZBlHmTgQV-48qu_wjryvgYLbxv6vRVINzfOPKZg5_IdNWAMFDtKTngK_ioW2wdDuvHJu6MX4p9MeOzfRlrYtOW6QBJMPQfezYdyvWx2UKH5OusoJ3yoCF8/s320/DSC_1589.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Aaaannnd ANOTHER BLUE!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUagNa2cpgE81HwJkeS5vQsXVuyZCw2eq5RSrXjuADtn8S7JsVa7HAGV5TwgaY5vsUAcdrLFEku_Nf_z1JtcHB5oxfu7hS6obS2tOgBCOv7XKZ3VwdtCYzFPFKMjusD7ssFQYUsG_pOk/s1600/DSC_1605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUagNa2cpgE81HwJkeS5vQsXVuyZCw2eq5RSrXjuADtn8S7JsVa7HAGV5TwgaY5vsUAcdrLFEku_Nf_z1JtcHB5oxfu7hS6obS2tOgBCOv7XKZ3VwdtCYzFPFKMjusD7ssFQYUsG_pOk/s320/DSC_1605.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> WHAT?! 2 brothers!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the yummy treats I made for the special occasion:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Boston Cream Cupcakes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9s_42WrHInpTT47P-t5odZ1h-DegR_gvN8W__LXZ-H_Kq8EQGHK9psbwqP4cfTZ3oqasjcGL7w0Gsnq96EwRQd03zPewrPLbUFU_7mYFJV1ajAoU5XysXEWz1oO5UNMDTF8fjE_eYLUg/s1600/DSC_1552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9s_42WrHInpTT47P-t5odZ1h-DegR_gvN8W__LXZ-H_Kq8EQGHK9psbwqP4cfTZ3oqasjcGL7w0Gsnq96EwRQd03zPewrPLbUFU_7mYFJV1ajAoU5XysXEWz1oO5UNMDTF8fjE_eYLUg/s320/DSC_1552.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="218" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fudge Brownie Cups Filled with Vanilla Cream and Topped with Ganache</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObnUgWz48mjMjOppdQDjdGxlbfpEhOsDYu7AwZhPsUn9Pc72_gzY_5MQPOFKwknyF8KYSQ2bIQjTRtV2sODgTY4OdZH7gDlylegkHXmbY3cpoIk5Qk_phTYvJcpPfatwUt9wK-5MxPJ8/s1600/DSC_1556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObnUgWz48mjMjOppdQDjdGxlbfpEhOsDYu7AwZhPsUn9Pc72_gzY_5MQPOFKwknyF8KYSQ2bIQjTRtV2sODgTY4OdZH7gDlylegkHXmbY3cpoIk5Qk_phTYvJcpPfatwUt9wK-5MxPJ8/s320/DSC_1556.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Caramel Cream Truffles Dipped in Ganache and Sprinkles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jr-1pQ5H2WcET6i2HQl3LqBIES0j7s05-YPnfFDzPv8la1bCLjRPGLhQdCAR-56L_IoC8cx9Zfdg2GzZC-9we_jW880x2V2H6wLM37RZWqgKkaLl1qrS7x0Atb5xwv9PfkR7NaImV0k/s1600/DSC_1535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_jr-1pQ5H2WcET6i2HQl3LqBIES0j7s05-YPnfFDzPv8la1bCLjRPGLhQdCAR-56L_IoC8cx9Zfdg2GzZC-9we_jW880x2V2H6wLM37RZWqgKkaLl1qrS7x0Atb5xwv9PfkR7NaImV0k/s320/DSC_1535.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was such a fun way to share our happy news! We are super excited to be expecting to little boys!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">22 weeks and going strong, thank you Jesus!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1627084135406910190.post-71780868263561341242011-05-25T14:48:00.005-05:002011-05-31T09:13:55.313-05:00The BIG 20 Week Ultrasound<div style="text-align: center;">So Monday was the big 20 week ultrasound. Every time we get to see our babies I am on a super high for quite a while. It is so amazing to see what God is knitting together inside me. It's still hard for me to believe I am actually pregnant with these precious twins. Talk about miracles!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqiysMrwPD0hozwOi0O1dgpDDsQQuTjD4DDB267PEmuaG8gGN851_kqq2xEAQj1BUAg-KcPkugMWs-pc_d8O0NLUVrFvO-OLPVaTw2JsGaeWkClqZeSFHBJ_8mhaKXunCBOPDkj9V9VI/s1600/DSC_1507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqiysMrwPD0hozwOi0O1dgpDDsQQuTjD4DDB267PEmuaG8gGN851_kqq2xEAQj1BUAg-KcPkugMWs-pc_d8O0NLUVrFvO-OLPVaTw2JsGaeWkClqZeSFHBJ_8mhaKXunCBOPDkj9V9VI/s320/DSC_1507.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby A</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEH_i127Rtg81FZwQU-rJFzRQkelG1J_JqnRTQEtw8hy8wuZ29IFGJYcI0qco01leRZyzmTMj90-3dmpPcmEZetRDnLF_1Dvw-YXOieVOudY5h_7yMSB1QnRryYXrNpd54MjD18K9ncI/s1600/DSC_1513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEH_i127Rtg81FZwQU-rJFzRQkelG1J_JqnRTQEtw8hy8wuZ29IFGJYcI0qco01leRZyzmTMj90-3dmpPcmEZetRDnLF_1Dvw-YXOieVOudY5h_7yMSB1QnRryYXrNpd54MjD18K9ncI/s320/DSC_1513.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby B</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything seemed to be ok, but I got a call this morning from my doctor saying I need to go back for a repeat ultrasound. I didn't get any details except that they need to take another look at baby A's heart. I am just praying that everything is ok. I don't like getting scary calls like that. I also don't like when the ultrasound tech takes 2 hours to do the ultrasound (not kidding) and has to bring in a few different people to look at my babies.... There is nothing more I can do than pray. I know they are in God's hands and I am trusting Him too keep them safe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">On a happy note, we found out the sexes of the babies! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know you all will hate me, but we are not spilling the beans yet!! Not even our families know. You'll find out soon enough ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now we have to start thinking of names, shopping for the nursery, all that fun stuff. So exciting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, here is a peek at me at 20 weeks. Fat and happy, lol!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLzJIeqnAXodbra5ypnqWqAaEHEfALLFa-L-maT_Og-FXkYnY5zRzGREaxTHHGaSVgW__yVgdkqYzwD_31Vid7usQWkZZIwu1YPNGYdNbgiVY640At_756y2hHtkpoDlBJGPUyWaifi8/s1600/20+weeks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLzJIeqnAXodbra5ypnqWqAaEHEfALLFa-L-maT_Og-FXkYnY5zRzGREaxTHHGaSVgW__yVgdkqYzwD_31Vid7usQWkZZIwu1YPNGYdNbgiVY640At_756y2hHtkpoDlBJGPUyWaifi8/s400/20+weeks.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm playing a guessing game with my facebook friends called "If you didn't already know, how far along would you think I am?". Risky, I know. I think I look more like 32 weeks...but I am having twins! :)</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363noreply@blogger.com10