tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300753102024-03-05T09:17:50.521-06:00All AstonishmentMrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.comBlogger844125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-6974336977925827452011-05-08T15:14:00.001-05:002011-05-08T15:14:21.563-05:00Gleam<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/5696150987/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/5696150987_4f094a811f.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/5696150987/">Miss Celeste</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/">MrsMama</a>.</span></div><p>I love the gleam in her eye here. This sweet 3 year old wasn't very sure about having her photo taken, but once I brought out the tutu, she was smitten.</p>MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-17452535105892490512011-05-07T12:06:00.001-05:002011-05-07T12:06:27.070-05:00Samuel is 6 months<p> </p> <p>Remember this little baby?</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV7-qCgghI/AAAAAAAAC8U/Vh5TZSt5y6g/s1600-h/Samuel18%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Samuel18" border="0" alt="Samuel18" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV7_RoRGkI/AAAAAAAAC8Y/0JYLQlyVLg4/Samuel18_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="342" /></a> </p> <p>Look how big he is now!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8ANiKN4I/AAAAAAAAC8c/a_a9JGhmmLE/s1600-h/Samuel9%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Samuel9" border="0" alt="Samuel9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8BfpXi0I/AAAAAAAAC8g/3f8jpe2ehAQ/Samuel9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="542" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8CDjv7CI/AAAAAAAAC8k/rMDrf7uB5AQ/s1600-h/Samuel28%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Samuel28" border="0" alt="Samuel28" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8C5dLrhI/AAAAAAAAC8o/S0afdgdUyNQ/Samuel28_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="434" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8DrStwQI/AAAAAAAAC8s/hR5kGPgp084/s1600-h/Samuel34%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Samuel34" border="0" alt="Samuel34" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TcV8EfqDv7I/AAAAAAAAC8w/4CFxnNjtjzk/Samuel34_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="434" /></a></p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-45545664151323236192011-05-04T16:23:00.001-05:002011-05-04T16:23:35.999-05:00In the right light, at the right time,<p>everything is extraordinary.  ~Aaron Rose</p> <p>Because I take pictures, I am constantly noticing the Light around me.  Not only do I take note of it in my own surroundings, I notice it in magazine photos and on TV as well.  Apparently I’m not the only one.  I found <a href="http://www.digital-photography-school.com/using-popular-television-to-boost-your-knowledge-of-classic-lighting" target="_blank">this</a> article very interesting and informative.  If you are a Light Junkie, check it out!</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-45215478936031191382011-04-29T13:46:00.001-05:002011-04-29T13:46:57.230-05:00Cupcakes Gone Astray<p>This Spring I found a <a href="http://www.clubhousemagazine.com/webextras/easter/A000000390.cfm" target="_blank">tutorial</a> for some adorable sheep cupcakes.  I couldn’t wait to make them for Easter!  What says “Spring” more than cute little lambs?  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHgt8xlyI/AAAAAAAAC70/8XuT4zfZSnI/s1600-h/cupcake1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="cupcake1" border="0" alt="cupcake1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuUeKDGFSC8BpGXDb8sUy6gvrvvTo8jOA9nCCW0ihROr92uaZ8ZkGdVx8YYmvB4NponBws6Yd5aJMDTb-Am3Wmy5a99jUOzHss68SPmRscM0V9_-aBT6lwUbKbqdXpnzPJBKHcQ/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a></p> <p>I whipped up a batch and showed the Munchkins how to decorate the top, then I left them to it.    </p> <p>When I came back, I found this:<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHiu3fp9I/AAAAAAAAC78/ogMqh7rGi0A/s1600-h/cupcake4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="cupcake4" border="0" alt="cupcake4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHjux0pbI/AAAAAAAAC8A/V9EFxNzJuQQ/cupcake4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>and this:<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHkmYwnjI/AAAAAAAAC8E/vIcEuk9A4C0/s1600-h/cupcake2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="cupcake2" border="0" alt="cupcake2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHl8gZ8lI/AAAAAAAAC8I/DddZ7JYLSJE/cupcake2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a></p> <p>and this:<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHm3g3NPI/AAAAAAAAC8M/IWkTj7tOp3Q/s1600-h/cupcake3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="cupcake3" border="0" alt="cupcake3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TbsHn1H_UxI/AAAAAAAAC8Q/AS_uReXX2co/cupcake3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Apparently, I have very creative children.</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-25377987838169652432011-04-23T09:25:00.001-05:002011-04-23T09:30:43.779-05:00Follow<p><object width="480" height="294"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.ignitermedia.com/flash/player-licensed.swf" /> <param name="flashvars" value="&backcolor=000000&title=Follow&refbox.authorlinkto=http://www.ignitermedia.com/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=refbox-author&refbox.linkto=http://www.ignitermedia.com/mini-movies/1923/Follow/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=refbox-link&abouttext=Follow&refbox.color=ffffff&lightcolor=FFFFFF&screencolor=000000&frontcolor=FFFFFF&author=IgniterMedia.com&plugins=http://www.ignitermedia.com/flash/refbox.swf&image=http://www.ignitermedia.com//sitecontent/media4/images/main/s/mm/img/sea/EAS.mm.Follow.main.jpg&file=http://www.ignitermedia.com//sitecontent/media4/previews/s/mm/img/sea/EAS.mm.Follow.360q850.mp4&refbox.titlecolor=9CC1CB&aboutlink=http://www.ignitermedia.com/mini-movies/1923/Follow/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=ctxmenu-about&repeat=none&refbox.titlemouseovercolor=B3DDEA" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="loop" value="false" /> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <param name="wmode" value="opaque" /> <embed src="http://www.ignitermedia.com/flash/player-licensed.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="&backcolor=000000&title=Follow&refbox.authorlinkto=http://www.ignitermedia.com/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=refbox-author&refbox.linkto=http://www.ignitermedia.com/mini-movies/1923/Follow/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=refbox-link&abouttext=Follow&refbox.color=ffffff&lightcolor=FFFFFF&screencolor=000000&frontcolor=FFFFFF&author=IgniterMedia.com&plugins=http://www.ignitermedia.com/flash/refbox.swf&image=http://www.ignitermedia.com//sitecontent/media4/images/main/s/mm/img/sea/EAS.mm.Follow.main.jpg&file=http://www.ignitermedia.com//sitecontent/media4/previews/s/mm/img/sea/EAS.mm.Follow.360q850.mp4&refbox.titlecolor=9CC1CB&aboutlink=http://www.ignitermedia.com/mini-movies/1923/Follow/?utm_source=videoplayer%26utm_medium=embedded%26utm_content=ctxmenu-about&repeat=none&refbox.titlemouseovercolor=B3DDEA" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" loop="false" quality="high" wmode="opaque" width="480" height="294"></embed> </object></p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-74690924873671105652011-04-17T17:20:00.001-05:002011-04-17T17:20:40.971-05:00Of (flying) Mice and Men<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TatnswitO-I/AAAAAAAAC7s/lgNUZFQcOC8/s1600-h/diverted%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="diverted" border="0" alt="diverted" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/Tatnt0aZvLI/AAAAAAAAC7w/VucA8rr36WE/diverted_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="74" height="75" /></a> </p> <p>The kids and I built a bonfire in the backyard last night.  After we cooked hot dogs and snarfed down s’mores, we licked the last of the sticky mess off of our fingers and settled back in our chairs to watch the dusky blue sky fade to twilight.</p> <p>All around us we could hear night animals beginning to wake up.</p> <p>“Maybe we’ll see a bat,” I ventured.  It’s always a treat to see a bat in our yard, flitting about the sky.  So far this year, we hadn’t.</p> <p>“There’s a star,” Miss Munchkin suddenly pointed.  “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight.  I wish I may, I wish I might have this wish I wish tonight.”  She paused, lost in hopes and dreams.</p> <p>“Wish for a bat!” The Master suggested hopefully.</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-54606353348543641172011-04-14T22:59:00.001-05:002011-04-14T22:59:25.347-05:00Firsts<p>Remember this little lady?  She was the star of my very first newborn photoshoot.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCbAeLdjI/AAAAAAAAC6M/jrotx8d7kZo/s1600-h/Margo-63%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Margo-63" border="0" alt="Margo-63" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCb3aOUEI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/g6bbe3xsanM/Margo-63_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="542" /></a> </p> <p>She went on to be slightly famous when <a href="http://www.thepioneerwoman.com" target="_blank">Ree</a> gave this picture a shout out on her <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2010/04/your-green-photos-group-5/" target="_blank">blog</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCc1GC-0I/AAAAAAAAC6U/Z2ys1EBTjPE/s1600-h/Margo-52%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Margo-52" border="0" alt="Margo-52" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCdv1iNAI/AAAAAAAAC6Y/nDH3VZxv37Y/Margo-52_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="292" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCeV4cHDI/AAAAAAAAC6c/hR-fzZ6IEbY/s1600-h/Margo-26%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Margo-26" border="0" alt="Margo-26" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCfkC9jEI/AAAAAAAAC6g/KqxulyP75IY/Margo-26_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="292" /></a> </p> <p>Well, guess who just turned one?  I was so glad that her mother asked me to document the happy occasion.  Miss Margo is just as laid back and sweet as she was as a newborn but it’s fun looking back and seeing how much she’s physically changed in the last year!</p> <p>This was my first 1-year Photoshoot.  She and her mother made it entirely delightful.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafChO9_7GI/AAAAAAAAC6k/C_wLhRHaXaY/s1600-h/Margo24%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Margo24" border="0" alt="Margo24" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCiYkzqWI/AAAAAAAAC6s/MU2AMNmSHFE/Margo24_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650" /></a> </p> <p>This is the same pink headband that she had on when she was a newborn.  Awwww….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCjcPudeI/AAAAAAAAC6w/9aK34bVLqN4/s1600-h/BabyArt10%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BabyArt10" border="0" alt="BabyArt10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TafCkRRrm8I/AAAAAAAAC60/LDugFr0lsMQ/BabyArt10_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="434" /></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoqoRbNZHZqQYHj4V9a6VHCOGJDWVBLVizfHkGiaaBKmVgE5SU0FQNrXy1gL8-ZDKolXkEQTxESE0j9DhQ3NX9UjBUSBT_zLoA2FBLvpVnXEhZVet-J7kqs8c2meeEtWyzrVB8g/s1600-h/Margo13%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Margo13" border="0" alt="Margo13" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqEqm5Ue4PQspMyw84GFLVAPBYlvRMPfRl5Z0UOEv7gRVzEWyyA9XMvmd_T5pr6h3EFqJRRKpq7zv_wuhnIyxfLtQFnvgOKwxaY1oSxxpP62jJJSmAALm3et3z9fvAewkbT2gaQ/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650" /></a> </p> <p> Happy Birthday Margo Mae.  I love watching you grow!</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-831591444420790232011-04-11T06:52:00.002-05:002011-04-11T06:55:35.282-05:00She's Home<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/5608526164/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5608526164_fb32ec0b6a.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/5608526164/">She</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsgriffin/">MrsMama</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">My Favorite Sister is back in the states. </span></span></div>MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-77146128718685286612011-02-22T19:41:00.001-06:002011-02-22T19:41:47.234-06:00Little Red is in the Hood<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TWRl07iIQLI/AAAAAAAAC58/OqdRD8xeZ4Q/s1600-h/a%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="a" border="0" alt="a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TWRl2Z_mAbI/AAAAAAAAC6A/6Jh0ytH0n5Y/a_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="479" height="718" /></a> </p> <p>I snapped this picture of Miss Munchkin in the woods behind our house last Fall.</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-86852558769549975652011-02-18T19:54:00.001-06:002011-02-18T19:54:23.055-06:00In Which MrsMama Plays Hooky<p>The weather was so beautiful today that I put Master Munchkin’s seatwork on hold and we hit the road for a Field Trip.  We’ve been studying local Kansas History and had recently learned about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_%28abolitionist%29" target="_blank">John Brown</a> and his role in the anti-slavery movement.</p> <p>One of his historical battles, the <a href="http://www.blackjackbattlefield.org/index.htm" target="_blank">Battle of Black Jack</a>, was fought just minutes from our house.  We set out to explore the site.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8indc-HrI/AAAAAAAAC5A/TlbltORRWH0/s1600-h/BlackJack1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack1" border="0" alt="BlackJack1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8ioURtuJI/AAAAAAAAC5E/KVmljoiR--A/BlackJack1_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="634" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8ipAj5FWI/AAAAAAAAC5I/EC43KCAfnVI/s1600-h/BlackJack2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack2" border="0" alt="BlackJack2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8iqjPSPHI/AAAAAAAAC5M/jM5eyRk3YdQ/BlackJack2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a> </p> <p>The Master gazing at a grove of Sugar Maples, thinking about syrup.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8irRsc70I/AAAAAAAAC5Q/AcSWS1upXpA/s1600-h/BlackJack3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack3" border="0" alt="BlackJack3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8isvnWUTI/AAAAAAAAC5U/G3cPiw-qi14/BlackJack3_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="606" /></a> </p> <p>Some historians consider the Battle of Black Jack to be the first true battle of the American Civil War. </p> <p>The men on both sides of the fight took refuge in the creek beds that run along the property.  The Master was hoping to find a bullet or even a <em>gun</em> that somebody dropped during the five hour fight.  Hey, a boy can hope!</p> <p>We didn’t find anything metal but we did find ruts from wagon wheels near the creek (I’ve marked them in red on the photo).<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8itYHgVpI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/0s8ZIisecRo/s1600-h/BlackJack4%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack4" border="0" alt="BlackJack4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8iuXxyVTI/AAAAAAAAC5c/PAXbNd30uaQ/BlackJack4_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650" /></a> </p> <p>We found a neat stone bridge.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8ivIOfPJI/AAAAAAAAC5g/Xn-8_DeTQqk/s1600-h/BlackJack5%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack5" border="0" alt="BlackJack5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8iv6OWVaI/AAAAAAAAC5k/rSfgdbY0Oy4/BlackJack5_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a> </p> <p>While not related to John Brown, this silo also demanded exploration.  Look closely - can you see the Master?  Wait!  Don’t go in there!  I think there’s something in the Homeschool Handbook about safety…<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8iwqXOHLI/AAAAAAAAC5o/RDcSaU9hvgw/s1600-h/BlackJack6%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack6" border="0" alt="BlackJack6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8ixxMY6JI/AAAAAAAAC5s/UQIzezbk_1g/BlackJack6_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650" /></a> </p> <p>Past the silo we explored some native prairie and ambled down a nature trail.  We saw some deer tracks and a few very large dog-like prints.</p> <p>After tromping around for a few hours, we were ready for a break so we headed into the little town for some <a href="http://www.wheatstatepizza.com/" target="_blank">Wheat State pizza</a>.  Wheat is one of Kansas’s main crops.  So eating pizza on wheat crust is definitely educational.  That’s in the handbook too. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8iyqeijJI/AAAAAAAAC5w/uvQ4VB__2wc/s1600-h/BlackJack7%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="BlackJack7" border="0" alt="BlackJack7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TV8izckAFkI/AAAAAAAAC50/zZGD_kDPgtE/BlackJack7_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="650" /></a>   </p> <p>I love field trips!</p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-41196789365290317062011-02-06T16:15:00.001-06:002011-02-06T16:15:39.045-06:00Linky Love<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TU8dhmVHbbI/AAAAAAAAC44/6o5vsVeBkkM/s1600-h/ThinMints%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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Not really, I just love that scene from the BBC miniseries “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/North-South-Daniela-Denby-Ashe/dp/B000AYEL6U?ie=UTF8&tag=allasto-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">North and South</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=allasto-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000AYEL6U" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />” and have always wanted to say that. Actually, we have enjoyed the snow that our brief blizzard has brought us.<br />
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Master Munchkin and I built a snow cave today. It wasn’t a “proper” snow cave – more like a hole in a drift, but in my mind it looked like this: <br />
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After all of our architectural efforts, we had worked up an appetite so we made one of my favorite Winter treats, <a href="http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/12/07/snow-ice-cream/" target="_blank">snow cream</a>. I think the two activities cancel each other out calorically, don’t you?MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-43010553382214124192011-01-03T10:23:00.006-06:002011-01-08T06:40:51.417-06:00Favorite Face of 2010Looking back over 2010, I have a handful or two of favorite faces. They include some <a href="http://allastonishment.blogspot.com/search?q=senior" target="_blank">stunning Seniors</a>, bewitching <a href="http://allastonishment.blogspot.com/2010/03/oh-baby.html" target="_blank">babies</a> and charming <a href="http://allastonishment.blogspot.com/2010/09/earth-laughs-in-flowers.html" target="_blank">children</a>. But one photo makes me smile every time I look at it.<br />
His eyes, his ears, his shy smile - this little guy just makes my day!<br />
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Miss Munchkin and I have been testing for our Black Belt over the past six weeks. Last week was our final test. It was 2 hours long! Before class started, we had to complete 100 situps, 75 pushups and 25 laps around the dojo. Then, for the first 30 minutes of the test, we were pushed to our limit physically with strenuous drills and exercises. After we were good and tired, we were asked to demonstrate all of the techniques we’d learned over the past 3 years. Kicks and punches, escapes from various chokes and bear hugs, throws and grappling on the ground. Then we sparred.<br />
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At the end of class, we learned that we’d passed! The following night we received our Black Belts in an official graduation ceremony. We also read a 3 page paper that we’d written about our “journey though martial arts”. <br />
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I’m so glad testing is over. It is one of the harder things I’ve ever had to do. I’m really proud of Miss Munchkin for hanging in there though it all and of myself, for doing this at age 40!<br />
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Reading my paper<br />
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Miss Munchkin graduating<br />
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Getting my new belt<br />
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The graduating class (we’re on the right)MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-24947163630064480112010-12-14T13:55:00.001-06:002010-12-14T13:55:39.014-06:00Pictures You Won’t See<p>On our Christmas card this year:</p> <p>Smile! <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLjaLo8eI/AAAAAAAAC24/UEIl5rH3QQQ/s1600-h/302947%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="302947" border="0" alt="302947" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLk35qFxI/AAAAAAAAC28/7jLfKP5IK8s/302947_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a></p> <p>Yes, I know you’re cold.  Just a few more minutes…<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLl9Xr5RI/AAAAAAAAC3A/wDA2ia6OO2c/s1600-h/299247%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="299247" border="0" alt="299247" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLm1oQ_rI/AAAAAAAAC3E/M0OLVG2esy4/299247_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a> </p> <p>Get down Trooper!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLn28CdII/AAAAAAAAC3I/HRXhXPuzHss/s1600-h/301447%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="301447" border="0" alt="301447" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLou-otEI/AAAAAAAAC3M/DPZ-02yMd5k/301447_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a></p> <p>Now put your heads together, closer, closer…. too close!  Ouch.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLpvdiWnI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/Vm7IHU95_F0/s1600-h/304747%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="304747" border="0" alt="304747" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLqr-C28I/AAAAAAAAC3U/asU4NiUR2Z0/304747_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a> </p> <p>The Lick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiry0bnMXYnSLVCUiylZ5jXWCcL89fPQFygQGJ6LXa6bQpm2i2QgC86w6duiZy1BYnbJ1TeKlL-hinfVV0B_MnYt_ZROLOriyBzaq4wtuwj102QP7E1FN0zRVvsvB0sLo3qJqWNKg/s1600-h/309147%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="309147" border="0" alt="309147" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLsQ1LzLI/AAAAAAAAC3c/QTBhWNMfpVs/309147_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a> </p> <p>Perfect (if you ignore the galloping dog in the background)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzy55si70pHZz1i_J7TIFKn5Hu1sh8aeQ20oExkp5SULdI5Gg9-thH2-oB7EMkFPa0PBxD_1oSSyNzYlEAik8vGL4hcUuhmRLooTFg_AKu6-6aSaCSawt-LHUop_y8YQkFWHTc-Q/s1600-h/306147%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="306147" border="0" alt="306147" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TQfLuQrzwkI/AAAAAAAAC3k/39PKELHgrYQ/306147_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="504" height="337" /></a></p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-9725700789517751812010-12-03T20:31:00.001-06:002010-12-14T14:12:54.724-06:00Linkey Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oWteZRnPN72NGxe2YyDsuDGGIpwScFUedxskdygSq0EWJDwAwJkIZ8JbCNNq1OtYSSeCjbnwiAArmgp1j7oZVJYcdDIXZAN3wfiA1qRceZXQ5KA6SXhNxGXF9xZ9P1DJ0NJ69A/s1600/martialartsbelts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oWteZRnPN72NGxe2YyDsuDGGIpwScFUedxskdygSq0EWJDwAwJkIZ8JbCNNq1OtYSSeCjbnwiAArmgp1j7oZVJYcdDIXZAN3wfiA1qRceZXQ5KA6SXhNxGXF9xZ9P1DJ0NJ69A/s200/martialartsbelts.jpg" width="163" /></a></div><br />
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Miss Munchkin and I are halfway though our 6 week intensive black-belt boot camp! It's pretty tough and we are really sore. Don't make either of us laugh. Ow. :)<br />
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Here are some neat things I've found recently. I love to share!<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2010/12/02/christmas-icons-holidays/">10 Free Holiday Icons for your website</a><br />
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<a href="http://thefrugalfind.com/">The Frugal Find</a> (great for getting deals for Xmas shopping) <br />
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<a href="http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/ninjabread-men-cookie-cutters/">Ninjabread Men</a> <br />
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<a href="http://blog.amywenzel.com/2009/10/15/10-tips-for-a-sharper-image/">10 Tips for a Sharper Photo</a> by one of my favorite photographersMrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-38512843133903288332010-11-27T09:29:00.001-06:002010-11-27T09:29:21.680-06:00Something New<p>I’ve been busy working on something entirely new the past few weeks – I’ve been taking photos of the students at our martial arts studio.  This project required the use of lights and a green screen and digital backgrounds – all new stuff for me!  It’s kind of funny – the students get to choose their backgrounds and every single child (and even a few of the adults) choose Fire. :)</p> <p>Here’s a little taste:</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjs6P9mMI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/m1uKqBnoI6M/s1600-h/Berryman40%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Berryman40" border="0" alt="Berryman40" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjtlGyXTI/AAAAAAAAC2c/wcXLCQfGdKY/Berryman40_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="649" /></a>   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjuQkSO_I/AAAAAAAAC2g/ERvyhQMA7GU/s1600-h/MarkFire%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="MarkFire" border="0" alt="MarkFire" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjwGHTaoI/AAAAAAAAC2k/vpl8WAjRd3E/MarkFire_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="649" /></a>  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjxf6pNqI/AAAAAAAAC2o/q0r7VKqu5JA/s1600-h/MrsB8%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="MrsB8" border="0" alt="MrsB8" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHZBalVQfEiz4Qufl3YuvnEl8mSwMvjjdO3enN5G9IPRCK0hg9b54h_sauw7QG_0y9b3L1nhXGb4xA0M-17htccB2_JD1A8apwGsAXA-pSB0DOqdjfQkz61huavDFLnhccgR7Zg/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="348" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEjzKKGqTI/AAAAAAAAC2w/llmGf7rTg1A/s1600-h/Berryman3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Berryman3" border="0" alt="Berryman3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TPEj0A2hwJI/AAAAAAAAC20/NiiIHxdTnUQ/Berryman3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="590" /></a></p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-84732556988823270562010-11-24T21:26:00.003-06:002010-11-24T21:29:10.644-06:00Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU2eEahkPpby6lKXkSBgN6q2Xqblm1LofT2_ZYHV1g-BejblqpGSuLAt8aC0ASXyncLRT4ii72lFYrD9-K11qf4a4ADmciyjZ-PLbGi5Gv7Arou3L0XFOuq41CXalUAylmjkJhg/s1600/Baguio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU2eEahkPpby6lKXkSBgN6q2Xqblm1LofT2_ZYHV1g-BejblqpGSuLAt8aC0ASXyncLRT4ii72lFYrD9-K11qf4a4ADmciyjZ-PLbGi5Gv7Arou3L0XFOuq41CXalUAylmjkJhg/s320/Baguio.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfvIkadcRhPw9GFuKWXrXEXlFFWFOlED90qn59KPrVjHswyrlv_DeY5dG4Ev25nSHEe5UcWx5HIQPvlQauf7ujkMmLzP1M0lBP0B9oRShHXYmef7XX29W3lUZpsa_yLvPw8sCcA/s1600/Renesclass.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfvIkadcRhPw9GFuKWXrXEXlFFWFOlED90qn59KPrVjHswyrlv_DeY5dG4Ev25nSHEe5UcWx5HIQPvlQauf7ujkMmLzP1M0lBP0B9oRShHXYmef7XX29W3lUZpsa_yLvPw8sCcA/s320/Renesclass.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br />
My Favorite Sister is still living abroad in the Philippines but now she has a visitor - my mother! We've all been missing Rene, but my mom couldn't stand it any longer and hopped on a plane for a ride around the world. She's been having all sorts of grand adventures - hiking and riding around on motorcycles, helping in Rene's classroom and taking showers out of a cold bucket of water! I'll miss being with them for Thanksgiving, but I'm thankful that they are together.<br />
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Between baking pies this week, I've been working on a required paper for my Black Belt Test. We have to write a three page paper and read it out loud at our graduation. I think I should do an interpretive dance instead. ;)MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-22027661277078223482010-11-17T08:11:00.004-06:002010-11-17T09:39:19.157-06:00Pharmaceutical Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMf4D_ZK28GFm-CH4uRF0aWeku0fukJwESSo6eEnFbhfG26T8U512QkgvOvR98jJT_T-TQVkWkNxetjiXBY5VU_12SIxV2wDcQqhIzoeac32JdoMlv4QHo3FQrvbh4U2dSs2uoQ/s1600/provoking.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMf4D_ZK28GFm-CH4uRF0aWeku0fukJwESSo6eEnFbhfG26T8U512QkgvOvR98jJT_T-TQVkWkNxetjiXBY5VU_12SIxV2wDcQqhIzoeac32JdoMlv4QHo3FQrvbh4U2dSs2uoQ/s1600/provoking.gif" /></a></div>I learned a thing or two about my son this week. Apparently Master Munchkin is one of those kids who gets an awful itchy rash when taking the antibiotic, Amoxicillan. The kind that keeps him up at night, scratching madly. So, like any good mother, I treated his allergic reaction with Benedryl. Ha! I bet you didn't know that Benedryl makes some children hyper instead of sleepy! I had no idea until this week. The Master was chirping around, all perky and taking non-stop, generally getting on my nerves. Finally I took him by the shoulders and looked him in the eyes.<br />
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<i>Why aren't you getting sleepy?!! </i><br />
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He stared back, his eyes widening. "I'm immune!" And then he laughed his evil scientist laugh.MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30075310.post-41636159144100363932010-11-13T10:47:00.001-06:002010-11-13T10:47:56.966-06:00Fall Family<p>Here are a few shots from a recent family photoshoot.  This time we hit the local train depot.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofZ4nfPo4rBQBaqgkyt4_IDmMG3Ypgx0pTXLl85mo9MYg1HgRnE6yIoX6w4CTqzgZh8qyLOmkeGq05m7LemCcSnU14wXRGnuLqJ_pZTO6cdQo0RhtypFBulRRllmUlnAaf6duDQ/s1600-h/Big1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Big1" border="0" alt="Big1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TN7BIJmVEaI/AAAAAAAAC1w/UwLI9-bEWNw/Big1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="542" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiVuaUX8uXbWjtrF4aXrj6pM3E1phCNS1jRCgyL3jKu0gdWxYXm2cDI2YzY2wtuBYmrdWwzZAmHcEh3eCGEl_SPEWXCMJA8exQVIi8foM7e01VJf429pT2fDDz3R3KJUIh0uG3g/s1600-h/CFamily3%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="CFamily3" border="0" alt="CFamily3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TN7BLOd0f6I/AAAAAAAAC18/L2BR2aR0pPw/CFamily3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="541" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TN7BMP1d_0I/AAAAAAAAC2A/Os2zm12vs2U/s1600-h/CFamily9%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="CFamily9" border="0" alt="CFamily9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrG88S4pPP9A1n4Q0Hy7YDefKg_bhlaQMEIy1ZmSz_eH8VUjhqld5LQGY2H710p_xgWXhWxEw6wtcsT_YLOXD5mfueThHfIojbwQbI7Y8OBUTuFwbibRLkUimNeLZVWBZuKRmcw/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="290" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_PLgeLy3UFG4/TN7BN-Wfz9I/AAAAAAAAC2I/2PoXPB9kzXU/s1600-h/CFamily15%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="CFamily15" border="0" alt="CFamily15" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrgpZiDmSlxLC-jT0y5MoZ18jFKn94Ap331ZEFfh_zQHfQ8gPvZVXGEdF7EqNmFRTPrHfbzK-5_t6T_h3HIcMJQ63qmpCqvrQeRnLidLxwM1h7dtCG9x4PWZ3guzT2hyphenhyphenDhIXRUQ/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="348" /></a></p> MrsMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15178157704457153474noreply@blogger.com1