tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29115644841854155132024-03-05T18:56:15.749-05:00Lizzie's Life...random glimpses into my world and this crazy thing called life...Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-19009305915730913232011-03-02T10:22:00.000-05:002011-03-02T10:22:49.156-05:00my, oh my...where has time gone?! i think my deep longing to be able to hibernate through the winter this year, and wake up once spring arrived, has partly come true. i put myself in survival mode just to survive this winter, since it was a brutal one (over 100 inches of snow this winter! eek!), and am finally opening my eyes to warmer days, and even a little bit more sunshine! :) i feel like i can be a part of the living again...to go outside and not cringe because once again, it's snowing...another 5 feet....on top of the 5 feet we already have. :)<br />
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let's just say spring cannot get here soon enough! and the glimpses of hope that i see every day in the sunrises and the days filled with sunshine, are helping me open my eyes and know that spring is just around the corner! :)<br />
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i'm also hoping, that with spring, my motivation will be back to blog. everyone just needs a little sunshine to help, right?!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-47896679646820401322010-12-06T10:46:00.000-05:002010-12-06T10:46:34.155-05:00baby, it's cold outsidethis weekend, we had our first taste of winter...lots and lots of snow, and ice, and bitter cold winds! as much as i love how the snow puts me in the Christmas spirit, i'm not a fan of leaving an extra 15 mins early to get to my destination on time, driving around like a grandma because the roads are so icy, or even having to go out in the freezing cold to scrap off my car before i can leave. not to mention the leather seats in my car...not too friendly on the skin, when my car hasn't been warmed up. :)<br />
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all in all, i better get used to it. because, unfortunately, i think old man winter is going to stick around...for awhile. this is just the beginning, and i need to figure out how to survive the next 4 months of winter...without going crazy. :) ideas, anyone?!<br />
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happy snowing!!!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-70850044057295199212010-11-09T08:24:00.000-05:002010-11-09T08:24:33.546-05:00once upon a time...When I was a little girl, I had big dreams for what I wanted to be when I got old enough. I couldn't wait to experience life as a "grown-up." To be able to drive a car, to be "big enough" to go to high school, to have a <em>boyfriend</em>, and so on. It was an exciting adventure to dream every day of who I'd become. I remember days on end of playing "house" outside on our swing set, pretending that I had the perfect job, and an amazing family that I was caring for. (even though the job, the husband, and the children were all fake. :)) It was always fun to dream as a child...because everything back then seemed possible. Dreams of being an astronaut, or a celebrity, or even a school teacher seemed so easy to reach, that thoughts of how to get there didn't even cross our mind. <br />
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I remember as a child, being so excited to grow up, to start living these <em>dreams</em>, that some days I forgot to just be a child. To enjoy where I was at in my life. And that one day, instead of dreaming to be a grown-up, I'd be dreaming to be a child again. To have not a care in the world, not a job to worry about, and definitely not the stress of where your life is headed. To be able to sit on the playhouse each and every day in your backyard, enjoying the simpleness of life. <br />
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If I knew then, what I know now...and where life has taken me, I'd be astounded. I wouldn't understand why it is so hard to obtain your dreams, and why it takes so much work to fill the desires of your heart. I just simply wouldn't understand...<br />
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Life definitely has its ups and downs. Good times and bad times. Times of regret and times of thankfulness. Times of sorrow and times of <strong>happiness</strong>. As I learn to continue pushing through this thing called life, I'm learning to focus on the good things that God has provided. I'm focusing on the person I've become because of struggles and hardships I've had to endure, as well as the times of joy and laughter. Each individual season of my life has taught me a lesson or two, and has continually shaped my heart and mind into the person that God is shaping me into. <br />
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Are there times when I just don't feel good enough? And that I've had enough? Absolutely. But then I'm reminded of all the amazing things that God has provided in my life, and I'm forced to refocus my thoughts. I'm forced to push all the hurt, pain, and hopelessness aside of not being where I wanted to be at this age, and forced to look at the good things I have. Important things that I should be focusing on, rather then dwelling on what I don't have. <br />
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My desires are going to keep me fighting until the day I die. Even if it means that every once in awhile I break down and cry, because some days, fighting for your desires seems like the hardest thing you've ever done. And many times, you feel so alone fighting for them, that you just don't have the strength to keep on fighting. But, I will continually cry out to God, and he will provide me with the rest and assurance that tomorrow is a <strong>new day</strong>. And that even though I need to keep fighting, he will show me the great dreams that will come out of the battles that I've won. Even if right now, I can't see it. <br />
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Once upon a time, I dreamed of big plans for my adult life. And once upon a time, I <em>dreamed </em>of being a child again. However, God is showing me that Once Upon A Time...He died on the cross for me, for <strong>my</strong> sins, and gave me the strong desires to be a <em>child</em> of God. To live my life Christ-like, even when it seems so hard. And your life is spinning out of control. I just need to open my eyes, and see how far I've come...since I was that little girl, dreaming dreams in the backyard of my childhood home.Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-30709852131879962162010-10-08T07:30:00.000-04:002010-10-08T07:30:10.252-04:00my little sidekick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QCxllt-UJR7YOyNUlYRN1RrNDdhb3MZTj_8_rwFfLUnDMCCEMLUUZmXaAI9duXh1P3uFCq8RdR-o5c2nRlcFznih-B6dp7sQpaF0KuBpJER4LT30ykLNZ_Us7uuFk472L8XrCVWce1YQ/s1600/IMG_0203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QCxllt-UJR7YOyNUlYRN1RrNDdhb3MZTj_8_rwFfLUnDMCCEMLUUZmXaAI9duXh1P3uFCq8RdR-o5c2nRlcFznih-B6dp7sQpaF0KuBpJER4LT30ykLNZ_Us7uuFk472L8XrCVWce1YQ/s400/IMG_0203.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-63477108790617714962010-10-04T21:03:00.000-04:002010-10-04T21:03:59.369-04:00g.a.t.o.rFor little guy's 2nd birthday, Chad and I wanted to get him something fun! So, of course we had to get him something that he could not only drive around...but also something that he'd be able put his toys in...:) So, my mom found a gator power wheel for him at a garage sale...PERFECT. Let's just say he was a little terrified of it at first, but he is definitely warming up to it. :) He looks so old in it!<br />
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I like my brunette colored hair, but wish I looked better in darker colors of brunette. I love the deep dark chocolate browns. I also would love to have long semi-curly hair...but my hair is too thin...I'll never get to that point. :)<br />
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<strong>2} If you haven't been/or could do it over, where would/did you go on your honeymoon?</strong><br />
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I have always wanted to go to a resort in the Caribbean Islands. Now, if I got to pick ANYWHERE, I'd probably choose Fiji or Bora Bora or something. :)<br />
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<strong>3} What is your dream car?</strong><br />
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I love the new Ford Edge's. However, I also love the Lexus SUV's. I'm an SUV girl...as long as it's not HUGE, I'm a fan. <br />
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<strong>4} If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go?</strong><br />
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I'd love to live somewhere that is warm all year long...however, I've become a huge fan of the seasons lately, and have an appreciation for them. Plus, I love living close to family. So, wherever my family goes, I'd be content. <br />
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<strong>5} What famous lady would you love to be or be bff with?</strong> <br />
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I love Carrie Underwood. I think she has awesome morals and values in her life...and I love her voice! She has a good head on her shoulders. <br />
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<strong>6} What colors did you do or do you want to do for your wedding?</strong><br />
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I have this grand idea of what I want the colors of my wedding to be in my head, however, I'm so open to hearing what my future husband likes...as well as the time of year that we get married, and what colors would look best. So, I'm not really set on anything specific. <br />
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<strong>7} What trashy reality show are you embarrassingly addicted to?</strong> <br />
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I am addicted to The Bachelor/ette for sure. Luckily with not having much time to watch TV, that is the only one. But, I do love it. :)<br />
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<strong>8} Do you remember your first kiss? How old were you and how awkward was it?</strong><br />
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Yes, I do, actually. I was probably 17, I'm guessing...and honestly, it wasn't that awkward. <br />
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<strong>9} What is your guilty pleasure?</strong><br />
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Either Caramel White Mocha Misto's from Starbucks, or Chicken Burrito Bowl from Chipotle. :)<br />
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<strong>10} What is your favorite chick flick?</strong><br />
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I'd have to say, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Love that movie. :)<br />
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<strong>11} What is your favorite beverage?</strong><br />
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Fountain Pop Sprite from Mcdonalds...or my Starbucks coffee. :)<br />
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<strong>12} What is your theme song?</strong><br />
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Haha, I have NO idea...I'm sure there are lots that fit me, but I can't pick one. :)<br />
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<strong>13} Who is your style icon?</strong><br />
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I don't necessarily have an icon that I look to for my style. I usually tend to go with the flow and find what fits my body best for the current style that is in. I'm not a trend setter, that's for sure. :)<br />
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<strong>14} When was the last time you cried and why?</strong><br />
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Um...last night. Lots of unknowns in my life right now...trying to figure out this thing called life. <br />
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<strong>15} What playlist/cd is on your cd player/iPod right now?</strong> <br />
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I tend to listen to Tenth Avenue North lately, or my India playlist on my iPod. I go in phases, so it may be completely different next week. :)<br />
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<strong>16} What is your favorite dessert?</strong><br />
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Warm Apple Pie or Apple Crisp...I LOVE THEM...however, I can't eat them anymore..so I really miss them as well. <br />
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<strong>YOUR TURN!</strong><br />
<em>I tag...</em><br />
<a href="http://smbfischerfamily.blogspot.com/">The Fischer Family Blog</a>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-23011778610561294852010-09-19T14:02:00.000-04:002010-09-19T14:02:40.823-04:00f.u.n.I have a pile of random photos of my nephew that keep building and building up...however, there isn't just one good post to put them all in. So, I decided to create a "fun" post where I'm going to update you with some of the most adorable pictures of my nephew. I know I share a lot of photos of him on here, but he is a huge part of my life, therefore what I take most of my photos of lately. :) So, that is why you get so many adorable photos of him. I promise once I get out of my funk, that I'll start my blogging up again...and about real things happening in my life. However, right now, I'm pretty sure you'd rather see these photos then listen to me. :) So, enjoy!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">p.s. i totally was going to have a fun, cute and quirky post today...however my heart just wasn't in it. promises for a great post later this week!</span>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-34548579705116373792010-09-04T13:52:00.000-04:002010-09-04T13:52:36.768-04:00pool party!a couple weekends ago, my aunt & uncle invited our family over to their house to go swimming and cook out! it is nearing the end of summer, so it was a great excuse to enjoy the pool and just relax. brayden is such a little fish that he LOVED being in the water and having lots of fun with his cousins! it's sad that summer is winding down and the warm days will be going away fast. :( however, i'll be really happy to not be so crazy busy all the time! :) enjoy some pictures from this fun filled pool party!!! :)<br />
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3 weekends ago, my family traveled to port huron, mi for my cousin kristi's wedding. it was definitely a long drive, however, it was good to see my extended family again. usually summers are the only time that we get to see them so often, so we definitely soak in as much time as we can with them. kristi was a beautiful bride and it was so good to be able to go to her wedding and join in on the celebration for her! i didn't take any pictures..:( which is terrible of me. sorry. :)<br />
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2 weekends ago, we had our annual family reunion up in grand rapids, mi. i always love going to this as it is a lot of fun to enjoy our extended family again, and also hanging out with our 2nd cousins. not many families get to do this, and i'm happy that our family is so close. we always enjoy swimming all weekend long as well as eating out ALOT. our family loves food. :) i didn't take many pictures of this weekend either, as my aunt sue was snapping away like crazy. so, i just enjoyed another weekend of not taking many pictures. here are a few though...:)<br />
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last weekend i went to grand haven, mi for coastguard festival. this is always something extremely fun that we like to do. we go out on my cousins boat and go riding in spring lake for a while, and then we end up at a cove in the lake called hanky panky. it's a cove where about 400 boats all tie up to each other and just have fun. it's always a crazy time, and you definitely get lots of sun. it was a LONG day, but always a blast. :)<br />
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</div>that's it for now. i have much more to share of my eventful weekends, but didn't want to bombard you with it all in one post. plus, this will keep you on your toes waiting to see what comes next! :) summer's fading fast! gotta keep busy! :)Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-68182663660239094672010-08-13T21:30:00.000-04:002010-08-13T21:30:14.355-04:00|favorite photo friday|<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoR1AIGMYApmrraX2LCuaY-8u2FX_ciSgkiWBsSgcKxDnvkc1KGfEXm0FUXRkbg9ln6jRyd8d5ai6dPJD5jV9QMjgWajJ6MFGhb1mii2hYTcnkOKj9PlXRZQkGuz743u3o9WxH_t5ImGV/s1600/Brayden-Erin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoR1AIGMYApmrraX2LCuaY-8u2FX_ciSgkiWBsSgcKxDnvkc1KGfEXm0FUXRkbg9ln6jRyd8d5ai6dPJD5jV9QMjgWajJ6MFGhb1mii2hYTcnkOKj9PlXRZQkGuz743u3o9WxH_t5ImGV/s400/Brayden-Erin.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-42397081192148396892010-08-03T12:34:00.000-04:002010-08-03T12:34:42.736-04:00MIAWhat a summer! I apologize that I haven't updated in awhile, but this summer has been <strong>B.U.S.Y!</strong> I usually am working all week long, and my weekends are packed <strong>full</strong> of family reunions, vacations, weddings, anything you can imagine. <br />
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I promise, I will post another blog soon...once my life slows down. I'm trying to kick this sickness as well, which has made me very unmotivated to do anything. So bear with me...:)<br />
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Great pictures to come and more and exciting things about my summer!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-51444316240185816982010-07-22T21:36:00.000-04:002010-07-22T21:36:42.728-04:00pure michiganLast week was amazing. I spent a week with my family in Pentwater, Michigan. Only the best place on earth. :) That is why I've been MIA lately and not updating my blog. :) It's been quite a busy summer so far! Anyways, we had many days filled with sunshine, lake michigan, boat rides, tubing and just so much fun. I love being with my family and enjoy camping whenever possible. I wish I could have stayed there longer, however, all great vacations have to come to an end. :( But I have MANY pictures to share with you to keep the memories flowing! :) Enjoy!<br />
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I am already getting excited for pentwater time next year...:) i love pentwater. :)Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-48049814962035992632010-07-09T11:22:00.001-04:002010-07-09T11:22:37.151-04:00ABC's!I stole this fun little exercise from my best friend <a href="http://mymidmidlifecrisis.blogspot.com/"><strong>Lori</strong></a>, and I'm super excited to do it! :) I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy filling it out! :) <br />
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A - My AIR CONDITIONER is set on: well, i'm currently living with my <a href="http://smbfischerfamily.blogspot.com/"><strong>sister</strong></a> and brother-in-law, and i'm living in their basement...so if it's 74 upstairs, it's about 63 downstairs...so it's pretty chilly at times. :) <br />
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B - My BEDROOM theme is: i'm not sure if i technically have a "theme" however, I think my bedroom is pretty cute. :) I have green walls with black accents, including a stylish mirror, and a big canvas of flowers above my bed. I enjoy it. :)<br />
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C - The CAR in the driveway is: a 2001 Ford Escape. It's been a part of my life for a long time now. :) We've grown quite close. :)<br />
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D - My DESK looks: like i'm trying to get things cleaned up before i leave for vacation! :) I'm in the process of cleaning it up so I can come back to a clean desk when I return. :)<br />
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E - The EXACT time I wake up daily is: 5:45am...:( Yes, having a full time job with hardly any breaks kinda sucks at times...:( I miss the days of rolling out of bed at noon. :)<br />
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F - The FIRST thing I wash in the shower is: my hair. :)<br />
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G - My GARAGE is filled with: again...I live with my sister/brother-in-law...so i don't own a garage. My garage consists of the driveway. :)<br />
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H - My HOUSE is: a bedroom in the basement of my sister and brother-in-law's house. :) <br />
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I - If you peeked INSIDE my bedroom you'd see: a bed that looks like i just rolled out of it, and laundry hanging in my doorway. :)<br />
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J - My favorite JUICE is: V8 splash or apple juice<br />
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K - The best part of my KITCHEN is: again, I don't own a kitchen...but I do have food in the kitchen, so I guess that would be the best part. :) Food is always good! :)<br />
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L - The LAST person who visited my home was: i don't have a home...and honestly i've been so busy that i don't remember who was at their house last...sean's parents maybe??<br />
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M - The last piece of MAIL for me was: probably a bill. booooo! :)<br />
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N - My NEIGHBORS think I'm: probably weird for moving in with my sister. :) Or wondering what this girl is doing that is always at the house now. :)<br />
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O - If you OPENED my fridge you'd see: lots of food! Yogurt, oranges, juice, milk, cheese...you know, all the good stuff.<br />
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P - My last house PARTY was: when i was living in my apartment...probably new years eve. :)<br />
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Q - A QUICK meal I like to fix: I'm with my bestie Lori on this one...homemade mac n' cheese. It's seriously the best meal ever. :)<br />
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R - My favorite ROOM of the house is: my bedroom. :) It's my own. :)<br />
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S - The SHAMPOO brand I use is: Herbal Essences Drama Clean. My hair is very picky, so I have to be careful on my selection of hair products. :) <br />
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T - My largest TELEVISION is: I think 32 inches?? I have no clue...I barely watch the thing. :)<br />
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U - UNDER my bed you will find: crates and boxes full of my things. I had to cram a whole apartment into one bedroom. Have to be creative with how you store stuff. :) <br />
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V - The last time I VACCUMED was: probably when I was living in my apartment. :) My sister tends to do things secretly when I tell her that I'm going to do it. <br />
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W - Looking out my WINDOW I see: a window well. :) I live in the basement, so it's not the greatest view. :)<br />
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X - I wish I had X-TRA: money...for sure. There are lots of things I can think of that I'd like to do with extra money. :)<br />
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Y - My YARD is: grassy. :) And has a new playset on it for Brayden!<br />
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Z - ZZZZZZ My bedtime is: I try to be in bed no later then 10:30...otherwise I'll be struggling the whole next day at work. It's not fun falling asleep in meetings at work because you went to bed too late. :) <br />
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Play along with me! I want to know the ABC's of YOU! :) Hope you enjoyed!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-11220508381500670332010-07-06T19:36:00.000-04:002010-07-06T19:36:26.010-04:00happy.birthday.americaFourth of July festivities are always so much fun around my hometown. Our little town far exceeds what any normal little town would normally do for the 4th of july. We have a huge parade, that usually lasts well beyond 2 hours, and in which we collect tons of sugary goodness. :) Then we head back to my parents for some water fun with the neighbors and just relaxing in the hot scorching sun. And finally, we have many close family and friends who join us for a cookout and fireworks in the evening. It's usually a non-stop day, that is just so much fun, it leaves you exhausted and dreaming of fireworks, fun and friends in your sleep. :) Can't hardly wait for next year! :)<br />
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happy birthday america!Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-48488478533053907552010-06-27T20:49:00.000-04:002010-06-27T20:49:24.746-04:00love.found this in my journal from my nephew...melts my heart. i love him.<br />
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you know when you are a young child, and life to you then seems to be bursting with new opportunities, new learning obstacles, and new challenges each day as you grow. you are so excited to "grow up." to go to school like the other kids...to stay at sleepovers...to get an extended curfew...to get to go to prom. all of these things we had to look forward to as we grew up. all things that seemed back then that if they didn't happen, it was the worst thing that could ever happen. that life was so tough when we didn't get our way. <br />
life seemed so simple back then. where the every day worries that went through our minds were as simple as what we were going to have for lunch that day...or what friends we were going to get to play with...or what we were going to do on a rainy day. <br />
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i wish somedays that i could be my kid self again...that i could go back to those times and savor the times that i had...and cherish each moment i got to experience. i wish i could learn to have a kid-like heart again. i wish i could be as trusting as kids are. i wish i could run in the rain because it was fun...and not worry if my hair was going to get messed up, or that i didn't want to ruin my work clothes for the rest of the day. i wish the most stressful thing i would experience would be whether my friend could come over to play or not. <br />
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the simplest things in life go unnoticed. the smell of grass on a summer day, the feeling of the sun shining on your face, the breeze blowing through your hair. instead we focus and worry about all the big things going on...work, money, time, friends, weather...and stress out about little things that happen. <br />
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i need to learn to be me...simple me. to not be who people want me to be...but to be so much of myself that my personality shines through. that my kid-like heart will help make me smile even when things get tough. that i'll be able to dance in the rain and laugh instead of getting upset that i ruined my hair. i hope i can get back to the simpler things...and just enjoy being me. and the simple life that God has planned out for me.Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-46025122023441887972010-06-13T21:03:00.001-04:002010-06-13T21:04:20.264-04:00|summertime favorites|<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Can you tell how much I love summer?!? :)Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-86291327572413446522010-06-06T13:26:00.000-04:002010-06-06T13:26:03.165-04:00summa' time!Over memorial day weekend, my family went camping at a campground on lake michigan. It looked like the weather was going to be amazing, so I was super excited. :) Reasons being: a) i love camping b) i love family c) i love the beach and d) i love summa' time. :) So with all those reasons taking into account for what the weekend held, I was SUPER excited. Plus, it has been a rough couple weeks at work, so I was excited to just get away for the long weekend and relax.<br />
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Over the weekend, I got lots of quality family time. We played cards, went to the beach, watched the sunset, and sat by the campfire enjoying our amazing s'mores. What could be any better? :) Other then the cottonwood attacking my allergies, it was just a fun-filled, relaxing weekend. Here are some pictures to show of how much fun we had...:)<br />
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</div>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-76816446794158636162010-06-01T19:57:00.000-04:002010-06-01T19:57:43.318-04:00ridin', ridin', ridin'since the weather has been SO beautiful lately, we have been taking full advantage of spending our evenings outside! plus, little man has become quite the adventurous type...and I love being able to spend more time with him and my sister & brother-in-law now that I'm living here. Here are a few pics of the ride!<br />
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I promise, I have some cute updates coming in the near future...:) I just need some time to get back into my groove...<br />
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I'll be back soon! I promise! :)Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-13666481803817552502010-05-17T20:41:00.000-04:002010-05-17T20:41:25.826-04:00super stressedit's been one of the most stressful times in my life lately. i can't seem to catch a break...<br />
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work has been sucking the life out of me...making me not want to go back the next day. i know i need to be thankful for my job..and i truly am. but it just seems like i can't catch a break the past couple weeks. i'm either so busy that i can't catch my breath, people expecting so much from me and i do the best that i can do for them, or being thrown under the bus by staff that doesn't accept change. it's just been a very difficult couple weeks, and i just need a break. i'm so thankful that i have a job...however, it'd be a little easier to deal with if i was appreciated for the hard work that i do...instead of always being looked down upon. i know that i'm doing the best i can...but sometimes i just feel it's not enough...and i feel like i'll never make everyone happy.<br />
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along with all the stress at work, i'm super stressed about moving. i'm moving out of my apartment and into my sisters house. i've got boxes up to my ears and am just ready for it to be over. i'll miss this place like crazy, but know this is the next step in my life. that i need to keep taking baby steps to keep moving, instead of feeling so stagnant.<br />
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i'll keep praying for strength...because i know i have it. i just have my days when its hard to appreciate what God has given me. i'll continue to be thankful, but i'm extremely ready for the crappiness to move out of my life and take a hike. God has given me so many great opportunities...i just need to focus on those and in no time, hopefully things will get better. it has to, right? :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwT1BaH4OQJWIniKDl_op4XA4H6IZ6j8qrFBQx4gKFS4kf8yzvNOkvDHgxOFE1YdS1ZPXI9Qyvfjv_Ar3WVDnmCxTbidxn61FvHqrWAEktWhKnRjyCiqa8SU2ZwcxbhQASx3HQnCaEwcl/s1600/CIMG2929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwT1BaH4OQJWIniKDl_op4XA4H6IZ6j8qrFBQx4gKFS4kf8yzvNOkvDHgxOFE1YdS1ZPXI9Qyvfjv_Ar3WVDnmCxTbidxn61FvHqrWAEktWhKnRjyCiqa8SU2ZwcxbhQASx3HQnCaEwcl/s320/CIMG2929.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">look at my hands! these are the hands of my masterpieces!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEYxUFQcMnzJ0NCfj_TIMVn1iqctuOpEp00ec-76LTcG6qKyJShcNnZzpEw5yPM0Apq-ouziXV_uPwFjIpjfe0y2E1RldIIqbYEg1AKQ8AQalaFACx3FoPcDSEUELYAgs4bZVZimm4U6u/s1600/CIMG2921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEYxUFQcMnzJ0NCfj_TIMVn1iqctuOpEp00ec-76LTcG6qKyJShcNnZzpEw5yPM0Apq-ouziXV_uPwFjIpjfe0y2E1RldIIqbYEg1AKQ8AQalaFACx3FoPcDSEUELYAgs4bZVZimm4U6u/s320/CIMG2921.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">one of the many masterpieces created!! folks, we have an artist on our hands! :)</div>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911564484185415513.post-76323991646649625022010-05-10T20:05:00.000-04:002010-05-10T20:05:42.201-04:00joy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmCtXu6PaB4MUWGNZ9fg2KBxyPeaXN03fsstEsqEgB4npndaECllltXdi9KKmGTAcCjCrOKDEfhayJPWxy68s6-uMh-vAzKO_MW-PVBxbXPMlRi0TXhCjvszwk6RruDxrnpBeI5Ixfwj0/s1600/101_7120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmCtXu6PaB4MUWGNZ9fg2KBxyPeaXN03fsstEsqEgB4npndaECllltXdi9KKmGTAcCjCrOKDEfhayJPWxy68s6-uMh-vAzKO_MW-PVBxbXPMlRi0TXhCjvszwk6RruDxrnpBeI5Ixfwj0/s400/101_7120.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this little guy brings much joy to my life.</div>Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569781452824961807noreply@blogger.com1