tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55099374871720917112024-03-12T19:31:57.166-07:00Four Lane HighwayNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-72301700088124142442014-01-13T09:35:00.001-08:002014-01-13T09:35:58.143-08:00I Heart Faces "Best Face of 2013"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8yc3gGRvII/UtQj5f3AGGI/AAAAAAAAAHU/5iKb3P82gwk/s1600/IMG_2903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8yc3gGRvII/UtQj5f3AGGI/AAAAAAAAAHU/5iKb3P82gwk/s400/IMG_2903.JPG" /></a></div>
My crazy girl! She is so full of personality! Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a> to see all the other beautiful submissions or submit one of your own!
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-36546522449097585162012-11-20T07:37:00.001-08:002012-11-20T07:37:36.576-08:00ThePaperMama Holiday Photo Challenge!This is my first time joining her Holiday Photo Challenge and I am super excited. I love to share my photos and get feedback, good or bad! I am always challenging myself to become a better photographer.
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Be sure to enter yours for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Check out her website here: <a href="http://thepapermama.com/2012/11/2012-holiday-photo-challenge.html">The Paper Mama</a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-85972621600036459432012-10-13T14:31:00.001-07:002012-10-13T14:33:05.228-07:00Smile<a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=100-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/100-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://thepapermama.com/">The Paper Mama Photo Challenge</a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-15481834449211050292012-07-15T12:53:00.001-07:002012-07-15T12:53:41.194-07:005x7 Folded Card<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AbMWrdm0asmTiw&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET&eid=115"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/0AbMWrdm0asmQA/0AbMWrdm0asmQOLA/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1342382010000/0/" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Polka Dot Girl Thank You Card</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Click here to browse our popular <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thank-you-cards" style="color: #6666cc;">thank you card designs</a>.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-74057173969088341172012-01-26T13:16:00.000-08:002012-01-26T13:32:51.352-08:0017-25.Unfortunately, I missed day 23, didn't take any pictures all day and didn't think about it until I was laying in bed that night and before I could get up and do something about it I fell asleep. Good thing it's a leap year, so if I don't skip anymore days I will still technically complete 365 project..LOL! Sorry for the delay in posting, pretty sure no one else is following along, but it's here for my records!<br /><br />Day 17.<br />Eating poptarts..this is her go to silly smile now.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=069-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/069-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 18.<br />Working on a shadow box project I found on Pinterest. These are the kids coming home outfits, can't believe they were ever that little. And these are a big size, 0-3 months, we were scared to have big babies and they came home swimming in those outfits.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=070-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/070-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 19.<br />Giving me a sneaky smile because she wanted some of my snack.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=091-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/091-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 20.<br />A rare appearance from Mason. Doing a fishing puzzle.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=094-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/094-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 21.<br />Wow, 2 in a row of Mason. Can't get good pictures of kids that act silly all the time!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=111-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/111-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 22.<br />More silliness, yes she is wearing the same outfit as the previous picture but Day 21 was taken after her bath and Day 22 was taken in the morning after she woke up!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=116-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/116-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 23.<br />Boo, nothing to see here!<br /><br />Day 24.<br />Shh...it's nap time.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=126-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/126-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 25.<br />Mason and his baby cousin. We got to babysit for a couple of hours today.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=169-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/169-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-13123155565638101172012-01-18T12:54:00.001-08:002012-01-18T12:54:47.812-08:00Stationery card<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1AaMnLdw1Zs3PQ&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET&eid=115"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/1AaMnLdw1Zs5/1AaMnLdw1Zs5c0/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1326920074000/0/" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Ribbon Dot Boy Birth Announcement</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Announcements for all occasions: <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/announcements/graduation-announcements" style="color: #6666cc;">graduation</a>, a new baby, or wedding.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-6462864693052413032012-01-16T17:46:00.001-08:002012-01-26T13:04:05.382-08:0014, 15 and 16.Some day I will actually post a picture when I take it instead of having to play catch up...or not!<br /><br />Day 14.<br />Proud to be a co-sleeper, this is the beautiful face I wake up to every morning.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo3-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo3-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 15. <br />Went to see our one month old niece, someone is a little jealous and was showing off her drama queen ways.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo3-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo3-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 16.<br />Was feeling a little artsy today. And figured the Kaylee pictures may be getting old.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo4-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo4-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-40696468748867016082012-01-13T17:28:00.000-08:002012-01-13T17:31:24.364-08:00Twelve and thirteen.Day 12.<br />Cutest little reading companion.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo2-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo2-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 13.<br />I threw my back out on Tuesday and haven't been able to straighten or clean the house at all. My back is finally feeling slightly better today and I plan on tackling the worst of the areas tomorrow. Here's the playroom as it stands now.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo2-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo2-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Scary, huh?Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-17014905264681141112012-01-11T13:30:00.000-08:002012-01-11T13:32:43.339-08:0010 & 11Day 10.<br />A very sad Kaylee.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 11.<br />Mason says on his way home from school, "Mommy, I don't want to take a nap today, know why? Because I'm not tired" Then I turn around and see this.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=photo-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/photo-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-73001178801001795652012-01-10T08:49:00.000-08:002012-01-10T08:54:53.004-08:00Catch up. Day 6, 7, 8 & 9Day 6.<br />Pretty girl, Kaylee.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=009-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/009-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 7.<br />Beautiful winter day, got to 60!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=018-2-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/018-2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 8.<br />Black and White Buggy.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=021-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/021-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 9.<br />I can't stand snow! But at least this came and went, snowed the better half of the afternoon into night where it turned to rain and was gone by morning!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=034-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/034-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-82690607389779467882012-01-10T08:25:00.000-08:002012-01-10T08:30:08.441-08:00Day 3, 4, & 5!I was in the process of switching phones and that has been a hassle trying to get my pictures sorted out and figuring out which are dating for the days of the 365 project. The rest of the photos will probably come from my new phone, just need to get them uploaded. <br /><br />Day 3<br />Like Father like Son. These boys do love their video games.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=800.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/800.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 4<br />Guess it's official, winter arrived.<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=816.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/816.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Day 5<br />Someone got a little to used to being home from school and didn't want to wake up on his first morning back!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=828.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/828.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-89198451215292793962012-01-06T11:34:00.001-08:002012-01-06T11:34:57.257-08:00Photos!I have been taking photos everyday, I just haven't had a chance to upload them and put them on the blog...need to play catch up but I have been doing great and snapping shots everyday!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-56752581277882440332012-01-02T17:50:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:59:51.509-08:00Day 2.I wonder if I will stick to blogging my everyday photo for my 365 project? Probably not but if I keep it up for 21 days, that supposedly forms a habit. I hope that's the case with actually picking up a camera and snapping shots. It wasn't until almost 4 that I made myself snap a ridiculous picture just so I could say I actually took one but then a while later I got a cute one of the kids all bundled up to head out the door.<br /><br />These are sitting right on my desk, makes my resolution to eat better, well, hard!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=2012-01-02_14-56-28_619-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/2012-01-02_14-56-28_619-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Cute one of the kids all bundled up to head outside, it was cold and windy here today!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=2012-01-02_15-48-24_2-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/2012-01-02_15-48-24_2-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Sorry for the size issues, Photobucket didn't want to work for me tonight!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-42753136250999212632012-01-01T16:06:00.000-08:002012-01-01T16:10:48.149-08:00Day 1 of 365 project!I have only managed to get one shot today, and of course it's on my cell phone..but those are the rules right, just need one picture a day.<br /><br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=395494_2978402498466_1213983653_33261528_595699608_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/395494_2978402498466_1213983653_33261528_595699608_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Started the year right by going to the store and getting my newspapers to help stock up on my coupons. I have been couponing for about 6 months but my supply had gotten low, didn't help that we didn't have coupons in the papers for 3 weeks! Got all my coupons clipped, now I just need to sort and put away! This little bit will help me in my goal to save money this year!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-45111780861710399712012-01-01T12:19:00.000-08:002012-01-01T12:29:27.219-08:00A RE-Intro.I don't blog much and the small amount of followers I have probably don't even check in anymore. But that's okay, I blog for me and my memory..looks like my memory is going to have some serious holes in it!<br /><br />Here's a re-introduction to me. I am a stay at home Mommy to a sensitive, big hearted almost 5 year old..he will be 5 in February, how does that even happen? I also, have a 2 year old Diva, who can be the sweetest thing you ever met one minute and down right mean the next! She sure brings a lot of personality to our little family of 4.<br /><br />I consider myself an amateur photographer. I study up on techniques, know the terminology but feel like I will never be one of the greats. I lack editing skills and my two little subjects aren't always the most willing participants!<br /><br />But again, that's okay, like this blog I take photographs for ME, and where I may have wholes in my memory because I take such long blogging breaks, what I don't take is photo breaks! I may not pick up my big camera everyday or even snap a cell phone picture everyday but I have a least one picture (probably dozens more, but just an example) of every week of my kid's lives. They may not be the best or even print worthy but they have so much meaning to me.<br /><br />So that's who I am, of course I have other interests, like reading and of course Pinterest. I started a bit back trying to try out a new recipe from Pinterest and then blogging about my experience but of course that fell through too. Maybe I will try again someday.<br /><br />This year I have decided to do the 365 project, most of these photos will probably be from my cell phone, because let's be honest, that's more convenient to pick up than searching for the last place I set down my big camera. I have tried to do this for the past 2 years and never was able to commit, this year, there are several things I am committed to doing and sticking with, this year the 365 project is one of them.<br /><br />What things have you committed to doing this year?<br /><br />Happy 2012 Everyone!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-35059496322429473332011-12-31T10:07:00.001-08:002011-12-31T10:09:00.501-08:00365 project?Wondering if I should commit to a 365 project this year, I have thought about doing one for the past two years but have never committed. I think this year may be the year for me!<br /><br />It seems like such a simple concept and thing to do, but I have still never managed to accomplish it.<br /><br />What are your 2012 plans?Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-74881480512069773802011-12-05T16:51:00.000-08:002011-12-05T16:58:14.464-08:00I Heart Faces-On Your FeetHead over to <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a> to check out other entries and maybe add one of your own!<br /><br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=237-1-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/237-1-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I can never get their button to work but click my above link or this: <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a><br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-75914335676959927412011-10-14T05:19:00.000-07:002011-10-14T05:29:02.422-07:00Five Q Friday.Head on over to <a href="http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/2011/10/five-question-friday-101411.html">My Little Life</a> to check out more answers to these 5 questions and link up your answers as well!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Do you prefer your ice cream in a bowl or in a cone?</span><br />It depends on the situation. If I am driving I want a cone..and I love cones when they get all soggy! But my favorite is a bowl of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and pretzels chopped up on top! <br /><br />Unfortunately, with a bowl it seems like I have a problem with portion control, so maybe I should stick to cones!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. What three things do you love the smell of?</span><br />I guess it's kind of weird but I love the smell of baby breath, well until they are about 9 months or so..then it becomes a little weird..9 months might even be pushing it!<br /><br />I love the smell of my pillow, it's like an addiction, my husband loves the smell of it too, he just hugs it and smells it.<br /><br />Cinnamon, reminds me of fall, reminds me of Christmas, reminds me of my childhood...just a great smell!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Giftcards or no? (In regards to gift giving...)</span><br />In this day and age I love to give gift cards, does take some of the imagination process of gift giving away, but for those people that are awful gift givers, the gift card is a life saver!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. What sports did you play in high school if any and do you still play them?</span><br />I never played sports in High School, I tried out for Softball, but didn't make it. I don't really have the sport "bone". But that was fine by me, I wouldn't have been able to play once I reached working age anyway because I had to get a job at 15.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Were you in band in high school? What instrument did you play?</span><br />Wasn't in a band in high school, but I did in Elementary. I played the flute...I had no idea what I was doing, in fact we had a concert and I just sat up there and pushed all kinds of buttons and pretended to blow into the hole because I had no idea about the notes or how to play them!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-9438899838053468052011-10-10T05:04:00.001-07:002011-10-10T05:11:32.757-07:00Photo Challenge: HandsBeen awhile since I posted an entry for <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/10/photo-challenge-hands/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Iheartfaces+%28I+Heart+Faces+-+Photo+Challenges+%26+Photography+Tips%29">I Heart Faces</a> (click this link to go directly to photo challenge) photo challenge. This week the challenge is hands and doesn't need to have a human face present!<br /><br />This is my hand and my son's when he was a baby. It has remained one of my favorite pictures I have ever taken.<br /><br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=amothershand.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/amothershand.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />For some reason their button code wasn't working for me. Click the link above my picture or below to head to their website!<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/I-Heart-Faces-button.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a> (Click this link to go directly to their home page of their website).Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-49696700211542546842011-10-10T04:55:00.000-07:002011-10-10T05:00:15.076-07:00Capturing Beauty.Week number 3 and still enjoying linking up! Head over to <a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/10/capturing-beauty-week-3.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OrdinaryInspirationsForTheEverydayWifeMommyHomemaker+%28Ordinary+Inspirations+for+the+everyday+wife%2C+mommy%2C+%26+homemaker%29">Ordinary Inspirations</a> to check out other people's ideas of Capturing Beauty and link up with one of your own!<br /><br />"In Awe"<br /><a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/?action=view&current=036-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t249/NicJere/036-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This was my daughter's first time at the beach, even though we only live 30 minutes away, it has taken us over 2 years to get her there. We ended up hitting the perfect time to take her, it was low tide and there were small islands of sand all along the beach that she could walk out to and play, and the water at it's highest was at her belly. It was a beautiful day and she had a great time, so glad we finally got to take her!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-62815053990621557282011-10-07T17:18:00.000-07:002011-10-07T17:37:33.773-07:005QFriday!This is my first ever time linking up with Five Question Friday over at <a href="http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/2011/10/five-question-friday-10711.html">My Little Life</a>. Now that I am back to blogging a bit more I have decided to link up to blog hops from some of my favorite blogs. Head over to check out other answers and maybe link up your own!<br /><br />1. What is your go to comfort food or sweet?<br /><br />Well, this all depends on how I am feeling or what kind of mood I am in. If I want something sweet then I am all about the brownies, even better with some ice cream and warm chocolate sauce. Something not sweet is pot roast, I just recently learned how to make this and I LOVE it!<br /><br />2. What is the most romantic place you've ever been to? <br /><br />I am not a huge traveler, so I haven't been to too many places, but I only live 30 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and I used to date a surfer and we would get up early and watch the sun rise over the beach..so beautiful.<br /><br />3. What is your favorite thing about fall/Halloween? <br /><br />My favorite thing about fall is the leaves changing and the crisp smell in the air. It is absolutely my favorite season of all. Unfortunately, I am not a huge fan of Halloween.<br /><br />4. How would you spend 24 hours alone? <br /><br />As a mother of two young kids I dream about this often! I would get a hotel room with a beach/ocean view and balcony, no point in staying home because then I would be forced to clean or stare at the huge mess that is my house. I would watch the sunset and sunrise over the water, I would read on my balcony and walk the beach all day long, I would sleep with the balcony door open so I could go to sleep listening to the waves.<br /><br />5. Does you husband bring you flowers? Are you the bring-me-flowers type of girl? <br /><br />My husband has brought me flowers a hand full of times in our time together. While it is a sweet gesture and they are beautiful, I am not really a flower girl and would rather save that money or spend it elsewhere!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-80452764502466928752011-10-04T14:08:00.000-07:002011-10-04T14:18:29.424-07:00Chicken and mushroom.I am joining <a href="http://raechelmyers.com/2011/10/slow-cooker-link-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaechelMyers+%28Raechel+Myers+%7C+Finding+My+Feet%29">Finding My Feet's</a> slow cooker link up this week! This recipe is nothing fancy but will fill your belly and keep you warm and happy on a chilly night!<br /><br />Economy pack (family pack?) of chicken legs, I think there are usually about 12 in a pack. I have also done thinly sliced chicken breasts with the chicken legs because my husband hates picking around bones.<br /><br />1 family size can of Cream of Mushroom soup<br /><br />salt and pepper<br /><br />I start by salt and peppering each chicken leg or breast on both sides, layer the bottom of the crock pot with a little bit of the mushroom soup, place legs/breasts salted side down until you have a single row on the bottom of the pot, salt and pepper again, then just do another layer of chicken salted side down, salt and pepper chicken again and throw the rest of the soup over the top of the chicken..I do sort of try to spread it around so it isn't in one heap. Cook on low for 10 hours. I have cooked this on 6 and 8 hours before, both are good but they don't have the juicyness that the 10 hours give it..so I would stick to 10.<br /><br />Might not sound fancy but it's delicious..hope someone tries it! Sorry I don't have any pictures of this, I had just cleaned out my phone gallery the other day and it was one that go deleted!<br /><br />Be sure to check our <a href="http://raechelmyers.com/2011/10/slow-cooker-link-up/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaechelMyers+%28Raechel+Myers+%7C+Finding+My+Feet%29">Finding My Feet</a> for more recipes and share a crock pot recipe of your own!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-32384768830646912002011-10-02T15:22:00.000-07:002011-10-02T15:33:06.386-07:00Capturing Beauty.This is my second week joining this photo challenge. Head on over to <a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/10/capturing-beauty-photo-blog-hop-wk-2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OrdinaryInspirationsForTheEverydayWifeMommyHomemaker+%28Ordinary+Inspirations+for+the+everyday+wife%2C+mommy%2C+%26+homemaker%29">Ordinary Inspirations</a> to see other entries or to join in!<br /><br />"Cute Buggy"<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58679780@N05/6205503220/" title="033 copy2 by FourLaneHighway, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6205503220_e1ed82e646.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="033 copy2"></a><br /><br />My daughter's nickname is Buggy, which is where the title came from! I had my husband construct a backdrop holder for me, I grabbed my daughter and shot some pictures of her to test it out...I think it suits my purposes!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-28882598930133726232011-10-01T13:50:00.000-07:002011-10-01T14:03:37.671-07:00Pinterst Recipe Finds.I haven't blogged in so long, it's pretty ridiculous. I occasionally throw in a photo for some type of challenge or another blog hop but as for sitting down and actually writing something...yeah hasn't happened.<br /><br />I decided while laying in bed one night when I couldn't sleep that I should start blogging about recipes that I have found on Pinterest. These will be recipes that I have actually baked and eaten. I will include pictures (hopefully) the link to the original site that I found the recipe on and whether or not it was a success and what my family thought!<br /><br />First up...<a href="http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/08/lasagna-roll-ups.html">Lasagna Roll-Ups</a><br /><br />Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get a picture but mine looked pretty similar to hers.<br /><br />8 lasagna noodles<br /><br />1/2 pound lean ground turkey<br />1 T olive oil<br />1 clove garlic<br />1/2 onion<br />1 can crushed tomatoes<br />1 egg<br />1/2 cup ricotta cheese<br />1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<br /><br /><br />Heat a large pot of water to boiling over high heat. When it reaches a boil, salt and drop noodles. Stir occasionally and cook to just al dente. You want to leave them slightly more firm since you'll be baking the pasta. Drain noodles and set aside.<br /><br />Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and brown. When almost cooked through, add tomatoes and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for about 15 minutes. <br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br /><br />In a small bowl, lightly beat egg. Add ricotta, Parmesan and stir together. Spray pan lightly with cooking spray. Add enough sauce to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. To assemble, on a drained noodle, add a spoonful of ricotta mixture. Top with a spoonful of meat sauce and roll up. Place seam side down in pan. Continue until you've used all the noodles. Top each with a little more meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake approximately 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. <br /><br />They were extremely delicious...my very picky daughter loved it! My husband said it was the most delicious thing I had ever made...that is until he tried what my next post will be about!<br /><br />You will see that I eliminated some of her ingredients, we have food allergies in my family so I had to eliminate the fresh herbs and also the red pepper flakes...be sure to check out her link to see her original recipe and check out her pictures. <br /><br />Also wanted to add the next time I make them I will make them with beef instead of turkey, the turkey was a little on the dry side for my taste.<br /><br />Stayed tuned for my upcoming posts, I will post a day or two after I make the recipe..so far I have made 3, the next two I have pictures of the finished product, but now that I have decided to do this I will start taking pictures of all the steps!<br /><br />Hope anyone who see's this or reads this, will make and enjoy them..that is if I even still have any readers!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509937487172091711.post-35429741771191671362011-09-26T06:34:00.000-07:002011-09-26T06:43:59.074-07:00Capturing Beauty.Snapped this shot a day after a Hurricane came through our state. Even after such an ugly event, I am always amazed to see all the beauty that is still around.<br /><br />"The Calm after the Storm"<br /><table border="0" width="500" style="border: none; font-family: Myriad, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif;"><tr><td colspan="2" style="border: none;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowNetworking="all" src="http://w162.photobucket.com/flash/tagWidget.swf?mediaURL=aHR0cDovL2kxNjIucGhvdG9idWNrZXQuY29tL2FsYnVtcy90MjQ5L05pY0plcmUvMDE5LTEuanBn" width="500" height="332"/></td></tr></table><br /><br />Be sure to check out the other entries and post one of your own!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/09/first-capturing-beauty-blog-hop-link-up.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OrdinaryInspirationsForTheEverydayWifeMommyHomemaker+%28Ordinary+Inspirations+for+the+everyday+wife%2C+mommy%2C+%26+homemaker%29">Capturing Beauty @ Oridinary Inspirations</a>!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02303772858510181130noreply@blogger.com3