tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511142845907638812024-02-19T07:12:55.030-08:00Dilly DallyThe quick jottings of my ever wandering mindVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-48670430147721751472013-11-05T03:22:00.002-08:002013-11-05T03:23:10.293-08:00Tucker plaquesThe latest set of name plaques that I've made. I love these, I think these may be my favorite thus far!<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-38063654457391427532013-08-02T17:03:00.005-07:002013-08-02T17:04:28.101-07:00One of the scariest days of my life<div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 2; text-indent: 36pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 19, 2001. A date I will never forget. The morning started off just like any other. I had just finished putting away the remainder of the laundry, while my daughter, Camden slept soundly in my bed. I watched her quietly, careful not to wake her as she lay there so peacefully and so perfect. In the four months she had been in this world, she had made herself the center of my universe. I had continued on with the chores that needed done. Suddenly, her tiny coughs that caught my attention. I went to see that all was well. While I comforted her, I thought she would drift back to sleep. But I was mistaken! Suddenly, she was vomiting. And the only thing coming out of her was blood. Her little t-shirt, that originally was white, had been stained bright red. After consoling her, I cleaned her up and called her pediatrician. </span></div>
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Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-67549053313576419682013-07-07T15:05:00.002-07:002013-07-07T15:05:52.956-07:00Rambling thoughtsI was having a conversation with a great friend today and mentioned how much I've let my photography go. And she urged me to get back into it. I'm going to try. It's ironic that in trying to do more to find myself, I've managed to let other parts of me go. I no longer head out to find new places to just be, one of the things I used to love doing. I enjoy back roading, driving til I have no clue where I am. Still love doing, just don't make time for it so much anymore. I wish I had the energy of all those mom's that most definitely have to be sporting a cape of some fashion.<br />
Things certainly have been busy around this place though. The husband has been working crazy long hours, me taking classes, preparing the youngest for school to start, planning our vacation to Florida...just a few things that have kept us busy.<br />
I'm doing well in school. And I've made it my goal to get A's. So far, I've managed it. We will see how far I can carry it. I've definitely set higher standards for myself than I do for my kids though. I guess I feel like I have something to prove. More to myself than to anyone else though. That being said, I'm going to have to cut this post short. Dinner and then finishing this week of school by midnight. More to come soon!<br />
<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-78206784651382840662013-05-28T06:49:00.000-07:002013-05-28T06:49:22.392-07:00Super Cute kids, super fun dayI had a fun day taking pics for my cousin and her kiddo's, even though the sun was beating down on me, testing my patience (and my fair skin). Rambunctious but stinkin' cute and super fun kid's, I'll tell ya that! Beautiful family all around. Oh, and I can't wait to get my hands on that tiny little Baby A! She was a sweetie! Here are a few shots from the day.<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-61345888479587213142013-04-26T16:20:00.000-07:002013-04-26T16:20:04.014-07:00M2M wreath for a little gals nurseryI was recently contacted regarding whether or not I would be interested in donating to an online auction. Of which, I agreed to donate a rag garland or tutu skirt. The buyer, however, switched it up on me and requested a rag wreath. Which I have been wanting to make. :) She sent me a photo of her little girlies room and I matched, as accurately as I could, the fabric I used in making the wreath. Here is the finished product. Sure hope she likes it as much as I do!<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-9486627862975639922013-04-26T11:53:00.000-07:002013-04-26T11:56:22.412-07:00I haven't done a PTT for awhile. And as per my usual self, I'm a day late in adding it. But for what it's worth, I've been a day behind in everything this week. Literally. I thought it was Tuesday all day Wednesday. And if that wasn't enough, you'd think I would have adjusted accordingly after being corrected all day Wednesday, I actually carried it over into Thursday thinking it was Wednesday. Sigh. Yep, been a long week for me! I can say that I have accomplished a lot this week, however!<br />
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I love the beauty you find in Southern Indiana. It simply is breathtaking. I love this picture!<br />
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My husband recently asked me why I have suddenly made the decision to make so many changes in my life. And to be completely honest, it pissed me off. Maybe I overreacted. In all actuality, it's probable that I overreacted. To me, it isn't important <b>why</b> I chose to start making changes. Only that <b>I AM </b>making changes. I want to go to school. You can read about that <a href="http://daily-dilly.blogspot.com/2013/04/grow-up.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I want to work. I want to be a role model for my children who have seen nothing from me other than my being a stay at home mom. I want to make an impact, a difference. I need to feel like I'm contributing. And let's all face it. We aren't getting any younger. How would I be able to move forward if, God forbid, something happened to my husband? Or what would I do if something happened between my husband and I and for whatever reason, we parted ways? I'm a realist. I know that in any situation, anything can happen. You never know what tomorrow will bring. It would be extremely difficult for me to move on with no education after high school, with no work experience after 2006. Sure I worked a temp job here and there. And that is what pushed me to go to school. And look at my options for jobs.<br />
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But that isn't the only change I've made. I haven't always had the best relationship with my siblings. My cousins. My family. I want to change that. I will change that! I will continue to do everything I can to be there for my family. Whether we have had a good relationship or not. Whether that means that my effort is appreciated or not. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I get my heart hurt. A lot. I cry. A lot. That's just a part of who I am.<br />
Aside from being there more for family and friends, I am going to be there for me more also. It's been so long since I've done things to benefit myself. Since I've done things that make me happy. No, that does not mean, I'm going to do things that will intervene with the safety and/or happiness of my family. I'm going to live in the moment with each step into my future. If it is something that will make me happy but someone else may not like it or may disagree with me, so be it. People are going to talk. Let them! Life is simply just too darn short to spare my (or my family's) happiness at the expense of someone else's opinion.<br />
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I intend to live a life that I can be proud of. After all, it's never too late to be whoever you want to be. I'm going to make the best of it. And I'm going to feel things I've never felt before.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-9268776842372078392013-04-07T15:04:00.002-07:002013-04-07T15:04:41.931-07:00Weekend WordleDon't you just love how I will sporadically post one or two posts in about 8 or 9 months and then suddenly....BAMMO! 3 posts in 10 minutes from me?!?! Yeah, this is how I roll. Animal print pants outta control!! Haha, just kidding about that last part. Oooor am I? ;) Here is the weekend wordle, which sums up my latest blog posts into a cloud of coolness. You can make one <a href="http://www.wordle.net/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-486900648556150772013-04-06T20:37:00.001-07:002013-04-06T20:42:28.166-07:00PainI have recently been going through and hope to have come out of, what I suppose can only (when being honest with myself) be categorized as depression. That is really hard to admit. To myself and to you. I've been in a funk...a slump...a dark place....word it how you will. I wrote this a couple of months ago. <br />
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Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-26231913777655802242013-04-06T12:52:00.001-07:002013-04-24T22:40:41.686-07:00Grow Up! I've been doing a whole lot of thinking lately. A whole lot. My dad instilled in me at a pretty young age that I have the ability to do anything in the world, the only thing I needed to do was put my mind to it. If I had the will, there was a way. Well, 31 years old, 32 quickly approaching and here I sit. Bored. Truth is, I don't know what I want to be when I grow up. This is definitely going to be a challenge for me. Problem is...what do I wanna do with my life? Only thing I know is, I want to help. I am tossing around the idea of going back to school. In the medical field. Obstetric Ultrasound, I think. And so, I'm looking into that. I've also always wanted to help directly, hands on. Again, just a lot of thoughts floating around in my head, but I want to volunteer and work with disaster relief for the American Red Cross. I would love to be able to go around the country and even internationally and help those in need. I just haven't looked into it as I didn't want to be away from my family for long periods of time to do it. But I think it is time I start doing things for me. And doing things that make me happy. And I think this is the beginning route(s) for me.<br />
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A day late....I know...again! So many things to do, so little time! Here's my photo this week...a sweet baby bird!<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-34125514588966339852012-05-11T22:03:00.000-07:002012-05-11T22:17:32.253-07:00Memory JarI wanted to make something unique and personal for my mom for Mother's Day this year. The last couple of years I've lived 8 hours away so I mailed cards. This year, I'm literally a stones throw away and wanted to do something special for her. We've lost a lot of family this year and I wanted to show her that our time and memories together mean so much to me. I found an idea online to make a memory jar. So simple and so inexpensive. All you have to do is write or use your computer to print some of your favorite memories shared with your mother. I wrote mine out by hand because I wanted a more personal touch. Cut them into strips and place them in a jar. I made tags and tied them onto the jar with twine.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chose a photo of my husbands bronzed baby shoes for this one. They remind me of simpler times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I asked my son to retrieve his favorite car. You can see all of the dings and scratches on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A view of the stitching options on my sewing machine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bottle of hand sanitizer on its side.<b><br /></b></span></div>
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Yes, I realize today is Friday...so I'm a day behind, but at least now it's up and posted. :) </div>
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This week I'm posting one of your favorite animal photos, preferably an animal that isn't your pet. But if all you have are pet photos, post them! If for whatever reason you don't have a photo that fits this weeks theme, add a photo of your choice! :)</div>
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We live a couple of blocks from a park here. It's small and doesn't have much, but it sustains the kids attention, keeping them busy enough to get some energy out. It's a nice enough place to end a busy day when you're exhausted and don't want to go to the "fancy" park.<br />
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Well, the last time that we were at this park, someone [an older kid or teen if I had to guess] smeared blue squeeze pop gel candy all over the blue swings. It was fairly difficult to see it. Luckily, my daughter had seen it right away. Had she not said something, I probably would have plopped my son right up into the swing. So we simply scoffed about it and told them to play on the other equipment. Just as my son neared the top of the slide, I stopped him because, yep, it was all down the slides too! Why do kids/teens/adults get a rise out of this? Do they have nothing better to do than ruin some little childs day? Can't they find something productive to entertain themselves? I often wonder if their parents are around enough to teach them morals and values and respect. I commonly get told that I am too hard on my kids. Rarely do I have to discipline my kids. I'm by no means bragging. I agree that I am more strict than not. And this is an example why. My kids would NEVER get a kick out of doing something like that. At least, not for the time being. I'm sure that it could change as they get older. I try to teach them how to do things before something happens, not discipline them after. <br />
So, what does respect mean to me? Certainly not any of the behavior mentioned above. I took an excerpt from an online dictionary...here are the best definitions that appealed to me. <span></span><br />
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Welcome to Picture this Thursday!
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2. You don't have to use the "Picture this Thursday" button in the post but please link your post back to me as the hostess. Isn't that easy?!?!? Let's see those pictures!</div>
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It's that easy!</div>
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Let's see those pictures!</div>
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As I posted earlier in the week, this week's photo revolves around your favorite Spring or Easter photo. It can be a picture that is new or old. It doesn't matter. :)<br />
Here are my pictures this week.<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0 Jasper, IN 47546, USA38.393338888322383 -86.92382812537.598613888322383 -88.187255625 39.188063888322382 -85.660400625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-86997589889400207432012-04-02T11:46:00.002-07:002012-04-02T11:47:26.933-07:00Picture this Thursday...where have you been?I am SO not going to go back and see just how long it has been since I've posted Picture This Thursday...but what I can tell you is that I am going to make an effort to start that back up again. If you would like to participate this week you certainly can!<br />
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The theme this week is<b> favorite spring or Easter photo</b>! This gives you a couple of days to take your photos or find them. They don't need to be new photos at all!
I hope to see your photos there!!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107868098077353121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751114284590763881.post-24845078682197411752012-03-31T21:56:00.001-07:002012-03-31T21:58:02.988-07:00Rag Garland Photo PropA photographer friend of mine requested a rag garland to match her Eater back drop. It must have been meant to be because the exact colors that I needed were the very first pieces of fabric that I laid eyes upon. I got the fabric home and got to work. Cutting and tying. The edging is quite frayed, but I think I like it that way. Gives it a little bit of character. :) Here is the finished product. To see them in use with her back drop, please visit her page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BelovedImagesbyAmandaFink" target="_blank">{here}.</a><br />
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