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***Note the little bee in the sunflower!

These Are a Few of My (current) Favorite Things!

1.  I'm trying to get back into the swing of doing without carbs and processed food, so I have stocked my fridge and pantry with protein, fiber, fiber, and more fiber.  I've discovered a few new things since last time I was on this diet and this is one of them.  It's Brummel and Brown Cream Fruit Spread and it's AMAZING! It only has a few grams of carbs and a more than average amount of fiber.  Combine it with a multi-grain english muffin and my all-time favorite fat free and calorite free Parkay spray butter and you've got yourself a winning breakfast!

2. I am working at two retail stores this summer to make some extra money.  One is a children's clothing store and one is just a cute little privately owned store that carries lots of cute, girly things.  They carry Tyler Candles and I've become a recent fan. My favorite scent is Limelight. 

3.  I love to read, but it seems like the summer time is when I actually make the time to sit down and do it.  I was privileged to be able to meet Nicholas Sparks and get him to autograph his most recent release called The Lucky One.  It's actually been out for a while but I'm just now getting around to reading it.  I am in the middle of it now and I absolutely love it!  I definitely recommend it to everyone.

4. Along the lines of number one, I'm also looking for alternatives to carbonated beverages.  I am trying to steer away from artificial sweeteners.  Vitamin Water Zero is naturally sweetened with Stevia.  I will say that not all flavors of this I like.  But, the Acai Blueberry Pomegranate flavor I do.  And I don't feel guilty for drinking it!

Anyone have any favorite things you'd like to share?  I tag you all if so!

Welcome to the World, Sam!

Samuel Ellis Morgan

June 2, 2010

I couldn't be happier for this little guy and his big sister, Mary Ella.  They have yet to understand how incredibly blessed they are to be brought into the world by such loving, caring, and GODLY parents.  They will grow up knowing not only the love of those around them, but the unconditional love of their heavenly Father.  Congratulations, Haley and Chad.  I love you!!!

Possible Problem....and a big one.

Happy Summer to everyone!  I've never questioned my choice of career, but I certainly am glad I chose education right now!  Summer break is the best thing about being a teacher...and I'm thankful.

Here's the problem- I'm very allergic to cats.  I can usually manage to be in a room with them and survive if I don't touch them.  I was aware when I bought my house that the previous owners had a cat.  Now I've learned that there's a good chance there were two here.  I took every precaution I knew to take before moving in.  I had the carpet (every inch of it) cleaned and we painted every single square inch of this house also...I mean baseboards, doors, and walls.  I'm hoping it's just coincidence, but my allergies have been worse than ever lately.  I always have a short period of time during spring when they get bad, but it usually doesn't last too long.  It's just not getting any better.  I tried Zyrtec and it does nothing.  I've moved to Claritin and it may be a little better, but I'm still struggling.  My eyes itch SO bad and they always feel like there's something in them.  They look blood shot and they swell.  My nose runs and I even wheeze at times.  It's miserable!  What do I do?  I'm going tomorrow to get a new air filter.  Other than that, I'm at a loss.  I can't exactly move and insurance doesn't pay for allergy shots.  Solution please. :)

Before and After Part 2

Sorry it's taken so long, but moving is a process!  I, just this week, finished putting everything away and finished hanging things on the wall.  It's by no means complete, but for now it's my little house...and I love it!  (Minus the snake....another post.)  Here are the kitchen and master bedroom before and afters.  I'll get to the bathrooms and guest bedroom next.

Kitchen Before and after:

Master Bedroom Before and After:

Be a Follower!

Ashley and I have decided that it's time to move foward....in the painting business.  We are premeiring our new blog, Pro-CRAFT-ination today!  On display is personlized wall art and other great gift ideas.  Visit it here.  Let us know if you'd like to order!  Comment on the blog or if you know us personally, feel free to email or call!  We ask for your patience as we continue the process of building the blog.  We will be adding more items daily.  Thank you!

Before and After

My house needed A LOT of work.  If I had known exaxtly how much and what all would go into getting everything done, I might have thought twice about purchasing.  It's still not finished, but I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I'm really loving it and having such a fun time decorating it and making it my own.  Here's the before and after of the living room.  It's the room that's closest to being done.  Enjoy!

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