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puff pastry, pancetta, chanterelles, fig vinegar</div>
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Fiala Farm grapes, dates, chèvre mousse, pecans</div>
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baby kale, wild arugula, shaved fennel</div>
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purple onion, crotin frei, verjus</div>
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pear butter, hazelnuts, braised fennel</div>
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confit garlic, butter, sel gris</div>
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ginger cream, pecan streusel</div>
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I enjoy a good meal and unique experiences. <a href="http://fieldandvineevents.com/" target="_blank">Field and Vine</a> brought both together for a date night that did not disappoint. We drove out to a farm in Canby, Oregon. Off the main highway we turned down a private road to enter the estate. I had no clue what was in store, but I was excited to find out.<br />
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Before dinner I <strike>gulped down</strike> sipped wine like a fancy person as we strolled around taking in the scenery.<br />
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Dinner was served in front of a barn at Morning Shade Farms. We sat at long community tables, and were fortunate enough to be next to the family of the farm owners. What a magical night under the stars exploring food, drinking wine, and enjoying the company of my husband.<br />
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I snapped one photo of the first course before I got so wrapped up in conversations and my wine to remember to take anymore. This is a must do and I highly recommend it if you live in or are visiting the great state of Oregon.</div>
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I went to college at University of Nevada Las Vegas. I have the BEST memories of living there. It's so great whenever I get the chance to go back. Everyone does Vegas differently. When I am there I usually do a mix of reminiscing and checking out what's new.</div>
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From PDX to stepping off the plane and going directly to The Venetian. I felt like I was back in Italy with the painted ceilings in the lobby. Also, every room is a suite!</div>
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Couldn't get enough of the ceilings and floors.<br />
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We went to Delmonico Steakhouse from chef Emeril Bagasse to start one of our nights. This is a high end steakhouse. If you want to keep things on the cheaper side sit in the lounge and don't order an entree, get an appetizer. You have to try the truffle and parmesan potato chips $12. I seriously couldn't stop eating them. Emeril, please start mass producing these! We finished the stop with a slice of Banana Cream Pie. This is unlike any other cream filled pie I have had. There was stacks of Bananas and a minimal amount of cream. Flavors of sweet banana with whipped cream to top it off.<br />
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The Peppermill is iconic and classic old school Vegas. Good for something to eat or drink. Breakfast during the week is good (on weekends it's PACKED) and I love the vibe of the fireside lounge.<br />
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The decor is like a crazy Vegas night!<br />
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Lunch off the strip for some Hawaiian food that took me back to my college days. This is around the corner from the UNLV campus. I used to eat at Aloha Kitchen off Maryland Pkwy once a week. Chicken Katsu was my favorite!</div>
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Downtown close to Freemont Street is a restaurant called Pizza Rock. The owner Tony Gemignani is a world pizza cup champion. The first American victor in Naples, Italy. This was my first time trying the place out. They have a variety of pizza styles to pick from.<br />
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We went with the gold cup winner La Regina.<br />
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Have you ever wanted to be on the Amazing Race? The Cosmopolitan would be a perfect place for a leg of the race. First mission find Secret Pizza. Here is a hint...it's on the hotels 3rd floor down an unmarked hallway adored with album covers.<br />
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At $5 a slice this is awesome late night food. I got the white. A combo of ricotta and mozzarella. SO GOOD!<br />
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On the 1.5 floor of the Chandelier bar in the Cosmo you will find the home of the The secret flower drink. Formally named the Verbena. It's not on the menu, but just mention it and the bartender will be happy to serve you.</div>
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This is a lemon and ginger infused margarita garnished with a Sichuan flower. The bartender instructed us to take a sip of the drink. Then chew up the flower a little on each side of your mouth. After a few seconds your mouth lights up! It's tingling and you start to salivate. Unlike anything I have experienced. Then you sip your drink again to see how the flower changes the flavor. </div>
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The drink was good, but it's all about the flower for me. I highly recommend checking this out. If you can't get to Vegas you can also buy these flower on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=toothache+flower" target="_blank">Etsy</a>! The flower is actually known as a natural aid for toothaches. I think it would be such a fun garnish to add to a signature drink for a wedding or dinner party. Truly unforgettable.</div>
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The 1.5 level of the bar is the area in purple. At first this drink was only sold here. That all changed after a big wig tried to order the drink on another level and was turned down. Now it's available on all levels. It's the number one selling drink for the bar.<br />
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<a href="http://sevenmagicmountains.com/about/" target="_blank">Seven Magic Mountains</a> is a great place for a photo op.<br />
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<a href="http://www.neonmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Neon Museum</a> is a must see. Be sure to book a tour.<br />
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What a great sign for an engagement photo.<br />
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The tour guide talked about the progression of lights on Vegas signs. From bulbs to neon. Pretty interesting stuff.<br />
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Check out this skull from Treasure Island. From down on the ground to an ariel view.</div>
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If you are in Vegas and want to take a road trip check out Zion National Park in Utah. About 2.5 from Las Vegas. Great hiking and beauty. It's a sight to see.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15191208134250095183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173666982573548209.post-46159720138765589972017-02-26T13:44:00.000-08:002017-02-26T13:44:19.812-08:00Portland Food Map: Pip's Original Doughnuts<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been dying to try Pip's Original Doughnuts and finally got the chance. It was everything I imagined and more. I keep thinking of reasons why I need to go back.<br />
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This is one dozen donuts, which is two of each flavor on the menu. My favorite was the cinnamon sugar. Although I didn't get to taste the banana cream. Sawyer snagged both of those puppies, that little stinker!<br />
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One reason I started this blog was to share our families journey with Fibular Hemimelia. My hope is to help others who are on our same path. It was a scary place when we started, but now it's just apart of life. A pretty good one at that!</div>
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Leg number 4 is the first with a pattern. You have a choice between flesh color or adding a cotton fabric to the outside. In years past we picked flesh tones. To feel normal about a situation that was anything but, felt comforting. It's was not always an easy conversation to have with people without crying in the early days. Looking back I wish I could have told myself it's going to be ok. Doctors told me, but I probably needed to hear it from another mother. Let me tell you this kid does everything. He's played soccer, is in gymnastics, he runs, jumps and climbs. Sometimes things are a little harder or he has to figure out his own way, but he does. It's been so rewarding watching Sawyer grow and thrive. This playful pattern of brightly colored monsters was his choice and so perfect for him.</div>
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Week 1: The prosthetist makes a mold of the leg. They use a casting material to get the exact shape of the leg to fit the prosthetic to. They also measure his foot on the opposite leg to get a matching one for the other side.</div>
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Week 2: Using the casting a clear mold is made to visually see how the prosthetic will fit.</div>
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Week 3: Dynamic alignment. A foot is added to the end of the clear mold and the prosthetist watches to see how Sawyer walks in the new leg.</div>
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Two weeks later we have a new leg. I'm so happy with the way it turned out and I can't wait until summer for Sawyer to show it off! He amazes us all the time and I'm excited to see what the year has in store for us!</div>
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It's been forever since my last blog post. I stopped blogging because it was not fitting in my life. I thought for a while I would stop all together, but I really missed having a space to share. Our life has drastically changed since we moved to the Pacific Northwest, so of course the blog should reflect that. Once I came to that conclusion it all kind of made sense again. I'm excited for this new chapter and I can't wait to share about it.</div>
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Life has been insanly busy. Hence the lack of posts. We are working on our third move this year, but thank goodness this one is for good! I'm so excited to share the progress on our house, but first an update on Sawyer.<br />
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Sawyer's favorite activity by far is swinging. He shouts "yay, yay!" and loves daddy to push him as high as possible. He also discovered if he kicks his legs enough he can knock off his prosthetic...making it fly across the park. Bright side...it's one way to start conversation with new people.<br />
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Sawyer is adjusting just fine to this new life of ours. We are all really enjoying all the lush parks and Sawyer goes crazy over the playgrounds. In July he will be two! I am planning a small, but fun filled birthday. It's crazy how much he is changing. He told me one night when he would not go to bed "I don't want to go to bed...I'm not tired!"...WHAAAATTT?? I freaked out. It was hard to make out, but he totally said it. No more sentences since.<br />
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A shoulder ride on dad in Tualatin Hills Nature Park.<br />
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We stumbled on this playground in Wilsonville. There was a huge red barn, gingerbread house, and swings to play on. It also has an old barn that would be so pretty for a family photo.<br />
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Sawyer is obsessed with the color red. Naturally he was drawn to this huge red lady bug. I kind of want one in my backward.<br />
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Sawyer got his <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/07/if-shoe-fits.html" target="_blank">first leg</a> when he was 12 months. At 22 months there is a significant height difference. His first prosthetic is pretty basic. The foot was glued onto the leg so making adjustments meant adding onto the bottom of the foot. The brown cork material lifted him to the proper height. His new leg really raised Sawyer up. It took a while for him to get adjusted to the height difference. When he was wearing his old leg he was starting to bend his full leg to shorten himself to be at the same level. Once he put on the new prosthetic he was walking on his tippy toes. To him it was too tall, but it was actually the correct height. After a few days he started walking evenly on both sides.<br />
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Do you ever fall into a routine of week night meals? I'm trying to explore new recipes and cusines. I don't cook a lot of fish for fear of the dreaded fishy taste. I feel like it's so easy to overcook and so many chances to do it wrong. Well no more! I will not be afraid of fish. I love Pioneer Woman and I watched an episode where she made Coconut Curry Shrimp. It looked really good and super simple to make. I can do this!<br />
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I bought peeled and deveined shrimp at the grocery store only to come home and realize they were not cleaned. I don't know how to clean shrimp...yuck this stinks! I quickly pulled myself together...I can do this...with a little help from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOTMQ2oXdLE" target="_blank">youtube</a>. Oh, and another good tip on cooking shrimp: straight shrimp are raw, C-shaped means it's cooked perfect, O-shaped is overcooked. The dish was pretty easy to make and I really liked the coconut curry sauce, but the verdict is in I don't like shrimp. I cooked for what felt like hours (cleaning that darn shrimp)...I took one bite and I couldn't finish. I'm still sharing this recipe because if you do like shrimp this is a tasty meal. I ate the rice and sauce. Next time I will substitute chicken for shirmp. I tried, but fish is not in my future unless it's raw and rolled in rice and seaweed.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15191208134250095183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173666982573548209.post-32953980389293387262015-04-27T22:22:00.000-07:002015-04-27T22:22:31.063-07:00We Bought a Home!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last week we got the official word that our offer was excepted on our dream home! I didn't let myself really fall for this house, but now I am swooning. We are coming from a <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2015/04/home-tour-our-craftsman-bungalow.html" target="_blank">historic home</a> to new construction. What I loved about the house was all the little touches the builder put on it. We were lucky enough to happen upon a spec home built by a master carpenter. He worked with an interior designer to make a one of a kind home. Mixing traditional and modern elements. It's a little of where we came from...a craftsman bungalow to where we want to go...a modern family home.</div>
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In our last house you stepped right into the family room. I have always wanted something more formal. A place to take off your shoes, hang your coat, and drop your keys. This really feels like home. Hand-scraped hardwoods are going in this week.<br />
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I love all the details in this house. Below this beautiful ceiling is an area to put a small bench to wait for someone to pick you up or take your shoes off if it's raining.</div>
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The spindles are painted white now and the railings are a darker wood with a gray hue. I can't believe that I have a railing...a two story home! We could never afford this house in California. Truly thankful.<br />
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This kitchen is going to be the place our family spends a lot of time. A great place to make meals, cookies with Sawyer and have family gatherings. The backsplash is going to be white subway tile with a herringbone pattern above the stove (swoon). It's hard to tell from this photo, but the cabinetry has a slight gray hue to it. It's really unlike anything I have seen and is throughout the house.<br />
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Since the builder is not finished with our home we are lucky enough to pick some of the finishings. My favorite item I have a hand in choosing is the slab going in the kitchen. I really want two different stones or materials to be involved. One on the island and the other on the rest of the kitchen. I like the look of marble, but not the upkeep. I'm thinking <a href="http://www.countertopspecialty.com/which-granite-looks-like-white-carrara-marble.html" target="_blank">Bianco Romano granite</a> to get me close to the look I am trying to achieve. I'm not sure about the other material.<br />
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Stay tuned for more photos on the house or check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/christyjoy47422/dream-home/" target="_blank">Dream Home</a> Pin board for now. I'm posting like crazy getting ideas for decorating. Tomorrow I get to meet with the Interior Designer to go over finishing touches. I am so excited to see the progress made on the house. I feel so lucky we get to live here.</div>
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My parents flew Sawyer out from California after we had a little time to settle into our rental house. We wanted some time to setup a totally empty house. Thank goodness we did. Our stuff was a week late so we slept on an air mattress and our couch was another blow up mattress. Baby proof...yes, but certainly not toddler friendly.<br />
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We took my parents and Sawyer to the <a href="http://japanesegarden.com/" target="_blank">Japanese Gardens</a> in Washington Park. It's such a peaceful and picturesque place to be. I have never been, but it was definitely on my to do list for exploring Oregon. I want to go back every season (I am especially looking forward to Fall).<br />
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I had visions of my toddler running through the middle of this, but thankfully I was wrong. What a job to rank the garden. Wonder if they are hiring?<br />
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Sawyer loved the gardens meandering paths, but the koi fish were his fave.<br />
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That face, those curls!<br />
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I love the light pouring in from the trees.<br />
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Waterfall with all that lovely moss. One thing I am not used to...all the moss in Oregon. I love getting lost in it.<br />
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The Japanese Gardens are a must if visiting Portland, Oregon. My next quest if one for food. I am REALLY, REEEALLLLY missing Mexican food. We have tried places in the Portland, Oregon area with no luck. Southern California is full of yummy Mexican food...house made chips, homemade salsa, guac...bean and cheese burritos! Ok, I'm making myself hungry. I'm missing a good hole in the wall. The last place I tried in Oregon made me sick. Please, any suggestions are welcomed from locals. Otherwise, I am on my own and on the hunt!<br />
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We've been in Portland for a two weeks and everyday feels like vacation. Maybe that's because we have been exploring our new surroundings. If you follow my Instagram you can check out some of our advantures. I intend to share all about our new city, but first I want to give you a tour of our home in Orange, California.<br />
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We sold our 1922 craftsman bungalow after deciding to make the move to Oregon. We grew up in Orange and LA County. Our family and friends are all in the area, but there was something missing. The weather is pretty sunny most of the year and for two people who love the rain and cold weather it was depressing day after day. I know how nuts that sounds, but it's true. I love many things about California, but it was time for a change. We fell in love with Portland when we visited in October. It's such a pretty place to be.<br />
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I bought our home when I was single and worked on it for years. I met my husband when I lived in this house, I was pregnant in this house, and this was Sawyer's first home. It's sad to me that he won't remember the squeaky floors and charm that only an old home has. I'm confident our new home will be beautiful and I'm excited to move forward in a home that will better suite our family. So, let's get on with the tour!<br />
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We felt like we were living in a small town in Old Towne Orange. I loved that we could walk out our front door and within minutes we could be in the center of downtown.<br />
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This porch was everything. I added <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/antique+white+adirondack+chair.do?&refType=&from=Search" target="_blank">adirondack chairs</a> to our front porch for long summer days of watching Sawyer play on the front lawn.<br />
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Walking into this home for the first time...it was love at first sight with this archway. I liked how it repeated above the built in buffet with all it's charm and details. I used to have a bunch of candle sticks setup in the fireplace before sawyer started crawling. I thought they might get used for baseball bats eventually if I didn't baby proof.<br />
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We had so many fun times in this dining room. Family gatherings, friends, dinner parties and games played here. I plan to do another plate wall in our new house. I collect them from places we visit and Anthropology sales...they always have the most interesting designs.<br />
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When you walked into the hallway there was a room on either end and a bathroom in the middle.<br />
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It took me many swatches to get the right taupe color for our master bedroom. I've never been into browns for decorating, but my husband leans towards those tones. I do love a dark bedroom though. I have thoughts of going more extreme in the next house. I had accents of green throughout the room for a pop of color. Our chandelier was a steal at Home Depot for around $100. My husband wanted a fan (much more practical...I do agree), but looks I won on this one! Wahahaha. In my next house I want a ginormous chandiler in my kitchen...hmm or maybe one in my walk in closet. We shall see!<br />
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I remodeled the bathroom in this house. It was pretty small, but I got it all in. I used black and white tiles to really make a statement while staying true to the style of the home. You can't see it, but the tub is cast iron with a rain shower and a claw foot tub handheld shower head. The rain shower was an upgrade and well worth it.<br />
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Sawyer's first room. I will always remember it...even if he won't.<br />
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Coming from an apartment to this kitchen was huge! It did, slowly close in on me, but I loved all the original cabinets. The counter height was low, but perfect for all 5' 2" of me. I added a drawer dishwasher since a normal dishwasher height was the same as my counter top. This was a good solution to the problem. I put vinyl tiles on the floor to give the room an added retro flair.<br />
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Before pictures. I wish I had more to show of the inside, but images were lost in various ways over the years.<br />
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Looking out my kitchen window this is what I saw in the backyard. My washer and dryer went on the patio and the blue door opened into a large detached bonus room. The garden in the back was WILD!<br />
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I tore all the patio cover down and added a laundry room and bathroom to the back house.<br />
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I used the area in between the two structures for an intimate dinning area. I replaced the old blue door with a period style wooden door. I also added a 100 year old stain glass window to the laundry room.<br />
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The yellow structure on the left is all that was left of the garage. It had wooden floors and was probably an old carriage house. The city let us knock it down since it was only a third of the original size and very unstable. The structure on the right was a huge bonus room. The backyard had a pool in the '70s and this room was built as a rumpus room.<br />
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I had a 2 car modern garage built, but finished it out with an all wood farm style garage door. Since we had so much driveway I went with stamped and stained concrete. It was a large expense, but worth it.<br />
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Enter the man cave. The place where video games and office work happened. It also doubled as a guest room.<br />
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This bathroom turned out so goregous. I am still in love with all the marble and hope I get some in our new house. That or I will have to add it. I had this bathroom built from scratch. It was huge with a walk in shower and bench seat. I also added a 100 year old stained glass window, pedestal sink, built in cabinetry, and wainscoting.<br />
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We created an outdoor living area with an outdoor couch, fire pit, TV and built in BBQ. This was heaven in the summer. Great for outdoor movie nights and s'mores.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed the home tour. We are just starting to house hunt in Oregon. It's so exciting to see what our money can buy out here. I can't wait to get out of our rental and start making a new home. So many new memories to make!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15191208134250095183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173666982573548209.post-22646394414087017852015-03-26T00:02:00.000-07:002015-03-26T00:02:06.188-07:00Portland Bound<div style="text-align: center;">
I turned 36 last week and I am jobless, homeless, and I couldn't be happier. We sold our house in one weekend. I was hopeful it would sell fast, but this was shocking! We live in a historic area of Orange, California. Old Towne Orange feels like small town living. I fell for a charming craftsman bungalow five years ago and have been fixing it up ever since. I had no clue how much work it would take, but I was really happy with how we are leaving our home. I can only hope the new owners have as many amazing things happen in the home for them!</div>
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I've worked for the same company for almost 8 years. It's been a rewarding position, but I am ready for a new adventure. My new job title goes a little something like this...mommy, wife, freelance graphic designer. I am beyond excited that I will be staying home with Sawyer. It's such an honor. I am also super lucky to be able to work out of my home. I love what I do and I couldn't give it up. It's apart of who I am, but it's about finding balance between work and family. By day I will be mommy and by night I will be a designer.</div>
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SO...the big question is where are we moving? Hmm...maybe the title of this post gave it away..Portland, Oregon! Visiting Oregon was like finding a hidden gem. You don't know why the rest of the world does not know about. Shh...don't tell anyone. I want it to stay that way. It is true...you have to like the weather. WE DO! Give me gloom and rain over sunshine any day. Rain especially makes me feel alive. My California friends are reading this saying...you crazy girl! Maybe I am!? Nah, we are going to love hiking, exploring and living our new life. Today we drove 550 miles to Redding, California and tomorrow we will drive into Portland. I can hardly wait! It's been hard to leave family and friends, but we know it's what will be best for us.<br />
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Selling a house, quitting jobs, and so much packing...that's what's going on over here. Our lives are changing in a major way. Once my head stops spinning from everything left to do, I'm going to share all about it. Stay tuned!<br />
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Until then I leave you with two recipes. Both are great when you are short on time, but still want to feed your family!<br />
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I'm hooked on these <a href="http://www.theyummylife.com/Egg_McMuffin" target="_blank">healthier egg mcmuffins</a>.
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Also, an easy lunch or dinner idea <a href="http://flouronmyface.com/2014/04/easy-crock-pot-pulled-chicken.html" target="_blank">crockpot pulled chicken sandwich</a>. I had this at my girlfriends, and it was amazing. My friend put it on a pretzel bun, with a slice of gouda. Homemade goodness with all the hard work performed by your crockpot.</div>
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A quick and easy way to get a dramatic effect on a photo is to pop out a color. This creates a focal point in your picture.</div>
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<b>Step 2:</b> Duplicate the layer by dragging your layer to "Create a new layer" on the Layers Panel.</div>
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<b>Step 3:</b> Turn your top layer to a black and white photo. Go to Image/Adjustments/Desaturate (Command+shift+U).</div>
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<b>Step 4:</b> Add a layer mask to the black and white layer. On the layers palette "Add vector mask". Pick a focal point. I used the flower on this cuties head.</div>
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We invited friends over last weekend for a Pre-Valentine's Day party. It was an opportunity to hangout and get a jump on some Valentine's Day photos that we will send out to our family. I made snacks and we ordered pizza for lunch. I also designed a chalkboard background so I could snap some Valentine's pics of the kids.</div>
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Sawyer can be a picky eater, but when I cut his food in fun shapes and he loves it. I made almond butter and jelly sandwiches and for a nut-free option jelly sandwiches. I used a cookie cutter to make little X's and O's out of strawberries and to cut shapes into the bread so the red jelly picked through.</div>
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Yogurt topped with a little reduced sugar jelly and fresh strawberries.<br />
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Flower shaped cheese and crackers.</div>
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<a href="http://www.annies.com/products/snacks/bernies-farm-animal-cookies" target="_blank">Annie's Animal Cookies</a>. Don't you just love all the colors?<br />
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I created a Valentine's backdrop on my <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/07/backyard-beer-tasting.html" target="_blank">chalkboard door</a> and we had a quick mini session with the kids.<br />
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I used props like these heart-shaped glasses to help distract my model.<br />
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I created a baby cupid by drawing wings in Illustrator and pasted them on the photo in Photoshop.<br />
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The only problem with this marshmallow lolly pop...I didn't buy enough!<br />
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I bribed big brother with a giant lolly!<br />
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A sweet reward. Just look at that face.<br />
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"Cheesy face" to mom and dad.<br />
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I just adore this picture. I turned a black and white photo into a stunner by adding some colorful drama. <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-design-q-vol-2-black-white-photo.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a tutorial on the process.<br />
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Sawyer is 17 months and has recently started walking. Around 15 months he is starting to stand on his own, cruise, and walk with us holding his hands, but he needed more assistance to get him to walk on his own. At his one year checkup with our Orthopedic surgeon he recommended enrolling him in physical therapy. Every state has a program setup for children who qualify to see a physical therapist. In California it's called <a href="http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Services/CCS/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">California Children's Services</a> (CCS). Once your child is approved they are eligible for care until the age of 21. All of this is free of charge! Yup, you heard that right...FREE!<br />
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From my own experience this is a long process. My doctor told me from the beginning to make sure to followup as many times as needed to keep the ball rolling. We started by filling out paper work coinciding with our doctor to start the case. About two weeks later I was resent the paper work to fill out again. After I turned everything in I gave it a good week and called to make sure they had everything they needed from me. I was given an update at that time and it looked like we were just waiting for the therapist to decide if Sawyer qualified. I ended up calling two more times to push things along. Everyone I talked to was super helpful and nice. It took almost two months total to hear back, but Sawyer was approved! It was a really happy and tearful moment. Getting one on one attention is just what Sawyer needed.<br />
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We met with the physical therapist for the first time when Sawyer was 14 months. He did some activities with Sawyer to see how he moved and what he could do. We made goals of standing and walking. They look at a 6 month period of time if they decide therapy is needed. If they don't think therapy is needed they meet with you once a year. He recommended twice a week for 45 min sessions. It took another month to get a prescription over to our doctor and for the final go ahead. I'm really excited for Sawyer and super thankful this is a service the state provides. Having a child who needs more then the ordinary is costly. Any help is always appreciated. Plus, Sawyer LOVES going to therapy. To him it's playtime and he usually does not want to leave.<br />
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I'm writing this post for parents of children with Fibular Hemimelia (FH), but I also hope that it can help others as well. When I first learned about Sawyer's condition I searched the internet for any information I could find. Hearing from other parents in our situation helped me the most. I strive to do the same.<br />
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I want to end on a light note. I think it's super important to find humor in your everyday life. Fibular Hemimelia is no exception. In our everyday conversations I find myself pausing and thinking...did I just say that? Here is a list any parent with a child with a prosthetic can relate to...</div>
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<i>"Can you pick up Sawyer's leg it dropped under the table" </i>Said frequently at restaurants.</div>
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This picture is a classic Where's Waldo moment. Can you spot Sawyer's leg? Apparently he thought mommy needed help cleaning out his baby bag.<i><br /></i></div>
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It's my goal to have photos taken at least once a year by a
professional photographer to document Sawyer growing up. When he was born we had <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/05/newborn-photography.html" target="_blank">newborn photos</a> taken. I will always treasure that brief period of time when Sawyer <strike>slept all the time</strike> was so tiny. This year we used the talented photographer <a href="http://www.molliejanephotography.com/" target="_blank">Mollie Jane</a> for a quick mini session. In 20 minutes she was able to capture our little guy suspenders and all.</div>
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On a personal level I have long had a love of photography. The first time I picked up a camera that was not a point and shoot was back in high school. Everyone who was anyone wanted to take photography with Mr. Morehouse. I can still vividly remember his classroom plastered with black and white images taken by students and professional. He of course lectured on the basics of photography, but mainly he let us do our thing while rocking out to music. I truly believe a good teacher will inspire you for a lifetime.<br />
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I still have a great passion for photography and more recently have been photographing family and friends. For the holidays I shot three mini sessions that I am excited to share with you. First up, is my long time friend and her newest addition to the family.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I had total hair envy when I saw Johanna from <a href="http://www.threenutz.com/home.html" target="_blank">Three Nutz Baking Co.</a> She also has curly hair and I know she would have some good CurlyQ Tips. So what do I do? I ask her to do a guest blog post. Your welcome! I think this hair would look perfect for NYE or just to spice things up for a night out. Below are photos and step-by-step directions to achieve the look. Thanks Johanna!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Section off the bottom two inches of hair and clip up the rest. I split the hair down the middle. On one side, I wrap the hair around the barrel or wand starting closest to the scalp. If using a regular curling iron, I do not use the clamp. I hold for 15-20 seconds depending on how corse your hair is. Do the same to the other side. Always start the hair on the right side wrapping the same direction and everything on the left the same as itself. You usually want the hair to wrap over the front first, this way the hair curls up and toward the back of the head. Once curled gently pull the curled pieces in front of your shoulders.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Once everything is curled and while the hair is still warm, I like to clip up the top pieces of hair so it cools with some volume. Then, add a little hairspray before letting it out. </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Use a pomade or oil (my favorite is the Aveda, but I was currently out of it so I used argan oil) rub onto the ends and get rid of the frizz! Shake out your hair (do not comb) and hairspray upside down and let dry.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Since our hair is already prone to holding it's form, curly hair likes to stay curled so the style should last to the next morning! Which is perfect if you are racing out to brunch. It will either be fine on it's own (may need a re-curl here and there) or you can always pin to one side, pin half up, or my favorite add a super cute hat.</span><br />
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<i>Hello</i>, hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! We had such a fun time visiting with all of our family and Sawyer got his first taste of opening presents. Christmas in California means...palm trees lit up, grinch sweaters, grandma making gingerbread reindeer pancakes, and high socks.<br />
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I love that the holiday isn't over yet. We always host New Years Eve and I'm really looking forward to the festivities this year. 2015 is looking to be a big year!<br />
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I got to work decorating for the New Year with this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216417090/bubbly-bar-printable-kit?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">Bubbly Bar - Printable Party Kit</a>. Our Bubbly Bar on <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/11/our-thanksgiving.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving</a> was so well received it's only natural to have it on New Years Eve. Of course, I had to restyle it for NYE!<br />
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• <b>Backdrop:</b> two poster boards (I used a crazy silver pattern, but black or white would work as well.)<br />
• <b>Printables:</b> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216417090/bubbly-bar-printable-kit?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">Bubbly Bar</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216417632/new-years-eve-printable-kit?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">New Years Eve</a> Printable Kits from my Etsy shop.<br />
• <b>Décor: </b>NYE Party Decorations from <a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/new+years+eve+decorations+color.do?refType=&navSet=110589" target="_blank">my local party store</a>. Anything with black, gold, silver would work. I almost did all black.<br />
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I'm a total glitter girl. Having a little one makes me want to use actual glitter, much less. The printables are super sparkly and glittery without all the mess!<br />
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Chalkboard cutout cards give flexibility on adding personal touches. POP, FIZZ, <i>Clink!</i><br />
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I decorated standard champagne glasses and wrapped them in washi tape. This <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/256105110" target="_blank">metallic glitter washi tape set</a> comes in the perfect colors to match the collection.<br />
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What's New Years without a Midnight Kiss? I used to think if I got kissed on New Years it would naturally mean I would have an amazing new year. So if you don't have someone to kiss, but still want to have a great new year you can alway eat some chocolate. Same thing...right? Personally, I will be smooching the hubs and eating chocolate. Double whammy. Must mean it's going to be a great upcoming year!<br />
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The entire alphabet is included in the bubbly bar collection. Spell any word! I was limited on space so C-H-E-E-R-S worked for me.<br />
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Time to Ring in the New Year! Any reason to have donuts and my husband is all over it. Personally, I prefer diamonds! I made these glitter diamond cut-outs to stick into ring-shaped appetizers or desserts.<br />
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Drinks for the kiddies. Happy MOO-Year Cocktails! I have a friend and fellow blogger Lauren from <a href="http://www.minuteformom.com/nye-party" target="_blank">Minute for Mom</a> who created appetizers, a dessert and these cute kid friendly cocktails for the big night.</div>
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Lauren handcrafted these Spinach Artichoke Bites. I popped them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes and they were delicious warmed up.<br />
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For a healthy spin on dip Lauren made Almond Butter Yogurt Dip. This recipe has a base of greek yogurt and almond butter, plus a little honey to sweeten things up. So you don't have to feel guilty when you eat half the bowl.<br />
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For desser...White Chocolate Oreo Truffles. Holy smokes are these good! I'm not going to even tell you how many of these I ate. For these and all the recipes from this post check out <a href="http://minuteformom.com/nye-party" target="_blank">Minute for Mom</a> for all the details!</div>
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When my mom invited me over to bake cookies with her I jumped all over it. Baking and the holidays go hand in hand. Feeding your friends and family is the ultimate way to say you care. Today I'm going to share 3 cookies that are guaranteed to satisfy.</div>
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First up, a pre made cookie mix from <a href="http://www.threenutz.com/home.html" target="_blank">3 Nutz Baking Co.</a> These cookies are super addictive and the best part, they are healthier than your average. The Chocolate Chip Kookie Mix is Paleo friendly and gluten free. You just add eggs, vanilla extract and bake. How easy is that? You can also opt for an <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/482659285038527685/" target="_blank">egg replacer</a> to make the mix vegan.<br />
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I mixed together the prepackaged dry ingredients with 2 eggs and 4 tsps of vanilla extract. Mini chocolate chips (which distributed evenly in every bite) are packaged separately so they don't get broken up in the initial mixing of ingredients. This family run company seriously thought of everything.<br />
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The mix is pretty sticky and the final cookie shape is based on how you mold your raw dough. Too keep each cookie looking perfect I used a scoop. This was my first time with this gadget and it's life changing! No mess and a perfect cookie.<br />
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Next up the easiest cookie you could ever "make", Reese's chocolate chip cookies. I put the word make in quotes because this cookie starts with pre made cookie dough. Buy the kind that comes in little square blocks. I used chocolate lovers cookie dough, but chocolate chip or peanut butter would also do the trick. Using a mini muffin pan stick each square in a hole. Bake according to the directions on the cookie package.</div>
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This cookie recipe is brought to you by my mother by way of my grandma. Audrey's Butterhorn Cookies are named after a lovely lady who used to live next to my grandma Lucy. These cookies are buttery, flaky and rolled in sugary goodness. I also happen to think they are the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of coffee or tea!</div>
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Even Sawyer got in on the fun! Perhaps we have a future baker on our hands?</div>
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This sweet little basket is going to one of our favorite neighbors. It's a little homemade mixed with a whole lot of pre-made.</div>
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1 - Orange Juice // 2 - Maple Syrup // 3 - Champagne // 4 - Kitchen Towels // 5 - Mini Carafe // 6 - Million Dollar Bacon <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2014/03/million-dollar-bacon-recipe/" target="_blank">recipe here</a> // 7 - Bakers Twine // 8 - Bacon // <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2026" target="_blank">Gingerbread Pancake Mix</a></div>
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I remember the day I found out I was having a boy I was overwhelmed with joy, but also slightly sad inside for all of the girly fashion moments I would not be having. Tutu's, headbands, and pink everything was not in my forecast. There are so many cute styles for girls, but boy's fashion never really stood out to me. That is until I had a little man of my own. When I started paying attention I realized just how many options there are for boys. You just have to think about it differently and it starts to be a lot of fun!</div>
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Fashion does not have to be crazy expensive. It's hard for me to justify spending a ton of money on clothes that Sawyer will grow out of in a short period of time. I hunt for deals <a href="http://m.target.com/p/sublime-infant-toddler-boys-long-sleeve-band-tee-gray/-/A-16600050" target="_blank">Sublime shirt</a>, take all the hand-me-downs I can get DC Shoes (score of the century similar <a href="http://www.zappos.com/dc-kids-rebound-se-ul-toddler-black-black-white-multi-snake" target="_blank">found here</a>), I hint around to grandma and grandpa's what "Sawyer" likes, and I embrace whatever comes his way. It's all another fashion moment. I also spend money here and there on statement pieces like these gray jeans (similar <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=57018&vid=1&pid=986734002" target="_blank">found here</a>).<br />
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This boy changes everyday. One day he won't let me dare put a hat on his curly haired head, and now he points to his hats and insists to wear one. I secretly am dying inside with pure joy at his newfound fashion moment.<br />
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The tighter the pant, the better! Well in our case this is true. Sawyer enjoys pulling on and off his prosthetic (about 5,000 times a day), but when I put skinny jeans, leggings, or jeggings on him it's much more difficult. With that said…Sawyer rocking girl <a href="http://www.target.com/p/infant-toddler-girls-denim-jegging/-/A-15519889#prodSlot=_1_13" target="_blank">jeggings</a> (cause who is gonna know, but me and well now you). I still think it's a fashion must for boys of a certain age.<br />
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Every year around Christmas I get together with my girlfriends for a holiday brunch and gift exchange. One friend hosts the party and we all bring food and a wrapped present. This year I brought <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2014/03/million-dollar-bacon-recipe/" target="_blank">Millon Dollar Bacon</a> to the table. It's bacon and baked slathered in a mixture of brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper, and ground black pepper. It's the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and a whole lotta heat! Think candied bacon.<br />
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Instead of getting each person a small gift we pool our money and buy one nice present and exchange them white elephant style. We always have a theme and this year was GIRLS NIGHT OUT! I felt so inspired and put together this package for one lucky lady.<br />
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This would also be the perfect gift at a bachelorette party, girlfriend's birthday, or just to brighten someone's day. It would also be fun to switch up the color. Paint the town purple, pink, or how about glitter! You could match wedding colors, or your friend's personality. Download your free "Paint the Town Red<i>"</i> tag <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ojcsfmy34wuz86j5rwn7" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Winner of most steals of the day was this perfectly put together gift. It contained: Corona Light (or add your favorite beer), Lime, Girl's Night Out Party Mix, Alka-Seltzer, ibuprofen (love my friends sense of humor), nail polish, and a travel size perfume. Not only was this clever, but it has mass appeal.<br />
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I always bring a small present for the hostess of the event. I gifted a marbled clay ring dish. The original blog post with DIY instructions can be found <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/marbled-clay-ring-dish.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I am a sucker for a good craft. I had so much fun making these little dishes I created one for all the girls.<br />
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I wrapped each gift in black paper and hand-lettered with a chalkboard pen personalized gift tags. I love adding a handmade touch to my gifts. I also cut a small sprig of rosemary and attached it with some glittery tape to make my packages festive.<br />
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Our morning started with a special themed breakfast. How cute are these turkey cinnamon rolls? They are also super easy to make. Original post with directions found <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cinnamon-roll-turkeys/383bb9c2-3b26-462c-95b2-c141e3d378bc?nicam4=SocialMedia&nichn4=Pinterest&niseg4=Pinterest&nicreatID4=Post&crlt.pid=camp.JEfYyFHB6FOM" target="_blank">here</a>. After breakfast we jammed over to my parents house where I busted out my table décor.<br />
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I used my <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/11/thanksgiving-happenings.html" target="_blank">"Thankful for" cards</a> to make place cards from Sawyer. They doubled as keepsakes for everyone in the family.<br />
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Instead of a side dish I brought a bubbly bar. Start with champagne and mix in your favorite juice or puree. Pear was the hit! This would be a great idea for New Years Eve.<br />
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Last year we took a picture of Sawyer next to the turkey. We did it again this year to see just how much he has grown. The funniest part was when I told him to taste the turkey to see if it was good. Without hesitation he bent over and took a bite. That's my BIG boy!<br />
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Lastly, what is Thanksgiving without leftovers? This is what we ate...what about you? Anything worth sharing?<br />
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I always look forward to Thanksgiving. I know people get all excited about Christmas right after Halloween (or maybe it's just all the department stores), but I love me some Thanksgiving. The traditions of stuffing myself like a turkey, sharing good food, conversation, and lots of laughs with our family is not something to be overlooked.<br />
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This year I am in charge of table décor. I made these "Thankful for" cards to be used as part of my super secret setup. <b>TOP SECRET</b> because I know my mom reads this blog and I want her to be surprised. The "thankful" is some hand lettering I picked up in my <a href="http://curlyqpaper.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-design-q-vol-1.html" target="_blank">calligraphy class</a> (swoon). In the spirit of giving you can download the cards to use on your Thanksgiving table. <a href="https://app.box.com/s/53yqh611eq71ptzhii41" target="_blank">Click here</a>.<br />
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This week I whipped up this super easy and versatile casserole. The recipe is based on one from Trader Joe's, but I have doctored it up with some extra veggies.<br />
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• 1 package (around 1.23 lbs) ground turkey or beef<br />
• 1-diced yellow onion<br />
• 1-4 oz can fire roasted mild diced green chiles<br />
• 1-14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes<br />
• 1-15 oz black beans drained and rinsed<br />
• 2 cans of chili (I use Trader Joe's brand. You can use turkey or beef)<br />
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• 1-package (2 cups) of Mexican blend graded cheese</div>
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2-3 grated zucchinis</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large stockpot brown the ground turkey or beef. Drain and set aside. In the same stock pot sauté the onions 5-7 minutes or until they are tender. Add any or all of the optional add-ins and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the browned meat, chiles, tomatoes, black beans, and 2 cans of chili into the vegetable mixture. Cook on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Prepare the cornbread according to the package and set to the side. Pour the chili into the bottom of a 8"x10" baking dish. Add a layer of cheese on top of the chili. Spoon the cornbread over the top and use a batter spatula to evenly spread out the mixture. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. ENJOY!</div>
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<b>TIP:</b> You can make this meal vegetarian by adding vegetarian chili. Just be sure to add two more cans for a total of 4 cans.</div>
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<b>Side Note: </b>I am a huge fan of hiding veggies in my family's food. One of my favorite cookbooks for this is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deceptively-Delicious-Simple-Secrets-Eating/dp/006176793X" target="_blank">Deceptively Delicious</a> by Jessica Seinfeld. Check it out for your picky eaters or if you just want to find more ways to eat your vegetables.</div>
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