August 2010
11 posts
Summer in Oklahoma →
Sonday →
And I thought I was going to miss my Sonday post. Ha!
So, earlier, I was catching up on my blog reading, and realized that the kiddie beastie had gotten quiet.
So I searched for him.
Finding Me (Pt. 1) →
If there’s one small thing I wish I could change or improve about myself, it would be my sense of fashion. I mean, I like fashion as an idea. Not wild, crazy, catwalk fashion, mind you. Just girly,…
No Girls Allowed →
Have you ever seen a little boy in heaven? No?
Now you have. This is Joshua’s new crib.
Bobby brought home some boxes from work, and together, the 3 of us put together this “kiddie…
Al'fail'do →
So, sometime last week, Em Tanner posted this UH-MAZING looking homemade past Alfredo. I’ve been wanting to attempt homemade Alfredo sauce for a while because we eat it all the time, so I…
Deaf Ears :: You Capture :: Summer →
This week’s You Capture subject was summer. Well, in Oklahoma with temperatures at over 106, that shouldn’t be hard. Right? Summer embodies everything I love. Besides snow. And homemade chili….
The Natural Pool →
I just learned about something really cool that I’m going to share with you. If you already know about it, sit down and hush and let me tell you about it anyway. I’m excited.
When you go…
A Mouthful →
And the winner is... →
Congrats to Cindi, the winner of a set of personalized Pear Tree Greetings note cards! And thank you to everyone else who entered. Cindi, I will be contacting you soon!
Test →
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Sonday →
Joshua & Papa
July 2010
12 posts
I'm Being Followed →
Faithful Readers, I have a problem. Not in the “I need advice” sense, but more along the lines of “Quick! I need a 12-step program.” Let me start from the beginning. It’s been a pretty exciting…
Doc Jr. :: You Capture :: Play →
Since I haven’t in a few weeks, I thought I’d catch up on my You Capture. This week’s assignment was PLAY. Easy enough. This photo cracks me up! It reminds me of a mad scientist, or Doc from …
A Lovely Surprise →
Want to see what I got? It’s They’re lovely.
And I love them.
The lovely Christy at Pear Tree Greetings sent me a set of my own personalized note cards. They’re blank on the…
Sonday →
So, finally, I got some pictures of the little guy.
What’s that old line about boys being boys?
If you haven’t already, go enter the Pear Tree Greetings…
Lonely Week & 5Q Friday →
I miss my kid. He’s been at my mom’s all week. Cutting these last few teeth have been HELL on him. He’s never had a problem with teething. Nothing a little Motrin couldn’t fix. But this time.
Catching Up, Again →
I know, I know, I suck. BUT, I have good news! One, the winner of the Brantley Road Originals giveaway was: …that would be Adela W! I’ve already talked to her about it, so on we go! …
Etsy Treasures - Surf's Up →
Some of you know, some of you don’t, I have a slight obsession with surfing. I’ve never surfed a day in my life, but it’s on my bucket list. I’ve scoured Etsy to find all things surf. …
Brantley Road Originals Giveaway →
I don’t know if you all have noticed that Etsy button in the left sidebar, yep, that one. It’s mine. For my shop. Brantley Road Originals. As some of you may know, I ♥ Photoshop. I love making…
Sonday →
Lite Jerky →
DISCLAIMER: I have NEVER claimed to be an expert housekeeper. Hell, I’ve never claimed to be a novice. I will let my dishes go for a week before I do them. I hate dishes. I hate laundry. No,…
4th of July Plans & 5Qs →
Would you believe I actually have to be reminded that it’s 4th of July weekend? Yeah, I’m that bad. I’m hoping we get to take Joshua to his first actual fireworks show. Not that he’ll pay attention….
Comfort Foods, Ch. 02 →
Remember me posting about the rice, the other day? Well, that got me thinking about other things that I’ve eaten all my life, that are completely normal to me, but strange to everyone else. So, for…
June 2010
8 posts
So What Do You Think? →
So, I’ve spent the last week working on this layout, code, name and other stuff… What do you think? Do you like it? I’m proud of it! And… what do you think about the new name? I absolutely love…
Link →
Sweetwater Creek has a new name! You can now find it at http://barelymommy.blogspot.com
TGIF, Sort Of... →
Well it’s Friday. To me, however, it’s still Thursday. I’m STILL awake. This is not good. My days and nights are messed up. Not sure how I’m going to get straight again. Anywho, hopefully, by the…
Fresh Cotton :: You Capture :: Down Low →
I took this great picture today for You Capture. I believe it’s cotton. But don’t hold me to that. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen cotton before today. That is, if this, indeed, cotton.
Green or Lighting? →
It may just be the lighting in this photo, but I think my baby boy’s big blue eyes are turning green…
I’ll check when he wakes up.
Sunday at the Park →
Well, we finally got a chance to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Sunday, we went to my friend, Candra’s daughter, Indie’s (have I lost you yet?) first birthday party. She rented the concession…
The Great Kiwi Adventure →
I’m a very picky eater, so when we started feeding Lil’ Man real food, I decided to make it a point to give him new things. Things that I don’t eat. I want him to be adventurous with food. I want him…
Sonday →
I’m late, of course. But hey! I’m making up for it. Enjoy.
May 2010
8 posts
Sonday →
The picture really has nothing to do with the post, but he’s cute. Have you heard about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? The new attraction at Universal Studios Orlando? (Yes, I’ve…
Photo Friday →
It’s been a while since you’ve seen Joshua, I’m sure you need a fix.
My Favorite Part of Summer♥
And it was so nice outside, I couldn’t help but take a few pictures while…
Mommy Worries →
I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
W.B. Yeats
I ran across this quote, and couldn’t help but think of Joshua. I started thinking of all the…
I Won Something! →
I’m so excited! You don’t even know! I won an awesome clutch from Angela Kay Designs at Love Stitched. I could get any clutch, or a mommy and me apron set. Since she didn’t have any boy aprons,…
Five Things... →
I wish someone had told me about pregnancy and being a new mom.
I know that everyone and their sister keeps a mental list of all the things that were kind of “sprung” on them about being…
Wishlist Wednesday →
I’m going to tell you something that no one else knows. No one. Because we’re just friends like that. But I’m only telling you because I trust you not to go blabbing to everyone you know. So don’t go…
Happy Mother's Day →
“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.”
So this is my second Mother’s Day. I was looking back at pictures last night and realizing how much my kiddo has…
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