tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90424489155657330972024-02-02T04:38:02.162-06:00WebbisodesShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042448915565733097.post-75860044847381818382011-04-27T08:00:00.012-05:002011-04-27T08:00:07.552-05:00Hello & GoodbyeHey, <strike>strangers</strike> y'all!<br />
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It's been a while since I last posted, and even longer since I've featured regular postings and updates, which depending on how you look at it, has the potential to put me in the running for Worst Blogger of the Year. But with my lack of postings, I've had a lot to time to focus on other endeavors and in the process learn a little more about myself and my priorities.<br />
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Last week, on April 19th, this little blog of mine celebrated its second blog-a-versary. There were no balloons. No throwing of confetti. Not even a colossal giveaway or sentimental post to reflect on the past 24 months. In reality, last Tuesday came and went without so much as a single thought to this blog.<br />
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Instead the 19th, played out like any old ordinary day. There were errands that were tackled, hurdles that were cleared, and battles that were both won and lost against an ever formidable adversary, my precocious yet always lovable, Sweet Bean. There were moments of rest, amid the piles of chores, and the health scare of a beloved family member thrown in the mix, just to keep us on our toes. The sun still rose shedding light on our day and sank slowing in the evening sky despite my lack of postings.<br />
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Imagine that…<br />
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Even with the most cursory of glances at post dates, it has become apparent that I've been headed toward a major blog-related change for several months now. Webbisodes has been my own piece of cyber real estate for the past couple of years. And as most blogs do, mine began simply.<br />
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At the urging of a friend, I started Webbisodes as a way of keeping family and friends current with the big news of the day, which at the time was the impending arrival of Miss Gillian Grace.<br />
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But you not only read, you visited often, always leaving words of support and endless compliments about Sweet Bean, her smile, and least I forget, her extensive wardrobe.<br />
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And just like life, a blog will ebb and flow until one day, you find yourself faced with a choice---continue following the tide or change directions completely.<br />
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So go ahead and call me dramatic, or perhaps even egotistical, when I say that like all good things, this blog must also come to an end, at least for now. And since I don't know what would be considered worse---filler posts or truly wearing out my welcome, I know that it's time. Time to stop feeling guilty for not posting as often as I think I should. Time to move on with my life and truly devote all my effort to being the best mom, wife, friend, and daughter I can be. And finally, time to be content within my own life, and to quit comparing myself to others, their things, and lifestyles. <br />
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With a change like this, you know what they say, <i>Once a blogger, always a blogger</i>. Okay, maybe "they" don't say that, but I do. So, needless to say, between my <a href="http://www.sweetbeanco.com/">little design shop</a> and my desire to continue journaling our escapades, I'll still be around---just much less publicly. And knowing that you'll have to pry the camera away from my cold dead hands before I ever stop snapping away at the one subject that always makes me smile, there will always be an abundance of Sweet Bean photos to share. <br />
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Though I will miss the daily affirmations and the boost it gives my ego to read all of the thoughtful comments, I hope that many of you choose to stay in touch. And, it is said with the deepest of sincerity that I hope all the true friendships made through this very blog, will carry on. But since I'm still one of the last remaining people on the planet that doesn't have a Facebook account and still considers a tweet a sound that a bird makes, it means turning back the clock and keeping in touch the old school way---though emails, texts, and yes, even phone calls.<br />
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And for lack of a better closing sentiment, I'll borrow one from the once most trusted man in America, Walter Cronkite, and sign-off for now by saying quite simply, "And that's the way it is…"<br />
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This week's theme: Working hard, or hardly working---Show us your home office, has me drawing a big fat blank! I got nothing!<br />
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And as much as I'd love a home office or space to call my own, I'm going to have to sit this one out, with no pictures of my own to share. But just because I don't have an office of my own, definitely doesn't mean that I'd miss an opportunity to share a few of my favorite working spaces.<br />
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Speaking of working spaces and craft niches, have you seen or heard about this trend in modern design---the mom cave? <br />
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Now the man cave has been around for years, but apparently women across the country are jumping on the bandwagon, claiming a space of their own.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A mom cave functions under a few basic principles:</div><div style="text-align: left;">{courtesy of Lian Dolan}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>You dream of a place with no toys on the floor.</b> The rest of the house belongs to them, the other people in your family who toss their backpacks in the middle of the living room. Your concept of home decorating doesn't include posters of the Green Bay Packers or Hello Kitty. Honor your style. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
<b>A recharged mom is a happy mom.</b> Our cell phones need recharging. Our laptops need recharging. So do Moms. In our non-stop world, we all run out of energy. Power-up with a half-hour of "me time" in your own personal space. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
<b>Silence makes the heart grow fonder.</b> From morning to night, you are there, Mom, listening to your children, from the cute stories to the not-cute whining. Think of your Mom Cave as a place to enjoy an intermission from all the drama—you're not leaving so much as just taking a break, just like at the opera. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
<b>Your minivan or SUV is not a Mom Cave. </b> Moms relish alone time in the car, music blaring and the seat heater turned on. Some days, ten minutes of wait time in a carpool lane is tantamount to a spa visit. But, the car fills up with kids and has no facilities. You deserve a special spot with access to running water. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
<b>You are not just a mom.</b> You're also a writer, a blogger, a crafter, or a voracious reader. How about your dreams to organize your grandmother's recipes or research the family tree? Every mom is multi-faceted. Create a place for those other facets.</i></div><br />
Sounds great, right? I don't know about you, but unlike jelly sandals, hammer pants, and swatch watches, this is one trend I don't intend to let pass me by!<br />
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And in this family, we all live by the motto: Work hard, play harder! Sweet Bean even likes to pretend to work hard, putting on her lensless spectacles to better study her blocks. Wonder if we have a future engineer in our midst? Gosh, wouldn't that just make her Daddy's day---following in his footsteps one equation at a time!<br />
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Now don't forget to grab our badge and link up! But most importantly, don't forget to let us know whether you're working hard, or hardly working?<br />
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Happy Tuesday, friends!<br />
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Sweet Bean's got a new ride, thanks to a Sunday trip to Toys R' Us and one unnecessary, but still greatly appreciated, monetary donation from Gammie. Needless to say, Gillian Grace's new <a href="http://www.littletikes.com/toys/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.aspx">Little Tikes Cozy Coupe</a> is a hit!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>On another note---How long does it take and engineer and accountant to put together a children's toy? </i></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Answer: So long, that a 20 month old felt it was time to lend a hand.</i></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">two. it's how we ROLL</span></div><br />
Just as darkness began to fall yesterday evening, Bret came to me with an idea for playing a practical joke on our friends (and neighbors) who also happen to be some of the biggest Alabama fans around. Apparently their car, with vacant front license plate, was just screaming for a little team spirit! <br />
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We've got spirit, yes we do! <br />
Now, thanks to us, they do too!<br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">three. it's springtime</span></div><br />
Saturday we ventured across the bay for an arts and crafts festival. Not only was the event jam packed with people, great for the local economy, but it was hotter than blue blazes. Of course this was the day I chose to sport my fully lined Lilly dress and wear my hair down and straightened! Ummmm, miserably uncomfortable party of 1, your table is now ready!! <br />
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Despite feeling as though I was going to spontaneously combust at any moment, the heat didn't seem to bother Sweet Bean one bit as she thoroughly enjoyed herself. When we took a respite from the sun underneath a shady shop overhang, Gillian Grace once again became the center of attention as she moved and grooved to the nearby tunes of the jazz band.<br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">four. sweet bean</span></div><br />
The name Sweet Bean is a familiar one, to family and loyal readers of this here bliggity blog. And now, I'm pleased to share that <a href="http://www.sweetbeanco.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">sweet bean</span></a> is now the name of my new design company. My design shop, complete with new name and products is finally up and running! If you're in need of a design, whether it be stationery for a special occasion or a new look for your blog, I'd be glad to help! Just like my little Sweet Bean (and the inspiration behind the name), I hope you'll find my designs simply sweet!<br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">five. yadda yadda yadda</span></div><br />
It's Monday and the first week without The Bachelor. What will you watch instead tonight? <br />
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Is your team in the NCAA tourney? Who are you cheering for during March Madness? Go Gators! <br />
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Life really does have a way of keeping us busy, doesn't it?<br />
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Last week was a tough one, with the stomach flu making the rounds through our entire family. One after one, like dominoes on a sidewalk, we each fell ill and spent days recovering. While I promise to spare you all the nitty gritty details, let's just say I can honestly never recall being so sick, and hope to goodness to never experience such misery again! Luckily, out of all of us that went down for the count, Sweet Bean had the most mild case of all! Thank Heaven for small miracles, right?!<br />
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Even though Spring is literally just around the corner, we've been busy <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Spring cleaning</span> and sprucing up around here since the turn of the page on the new calendar year. Nearly forty boxes to Goodwill and countless hours of work later, there's still much to be done. But we've definitely put a dent in our to dos and are eagerly awaiting the day we get to sit back and just enjoy the fruits of our labor!<br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">This week's HTT topic is: Let's Play!---Show us your playroom and/or craft room. </div><br />
I wanted to share <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Sweet Bean's little nook</span>, where she sneaks away to play and enjoy some space all of her very own.<br />
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After having nearly lost what little mind I have left, dealing with the massive amount of toys constantly littering our living room floor, I decided many months ago that <strike>Gillian Grace</strike> I needed somewhere to stash her stuff. <br />
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No amount of baskets or drawers in the living room would do, I wanted Sweet Bean to have a place to play with her toys, occasionally leave them scattered about, and where I could pull closed a door and almost completely forget about the mess inside. I also wanted a space where GG could play, while still being within earshot and never far from my sight.<br />
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After discovering that GG loved the small space just under our front stairs, it clicked---this space would be a perfect play space! It's pint-sized, just like Sweet Bean, while still being large enough to accommodate shelves, cubbies, and most importantly, all her toys!<br />
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I'm not sure who loves the chalkboard painted door better, GG or me! This was definitely one of my brighter ideas, this door has provided hours of entertainment for the whole family! <br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>I sure hope so!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0018-1.jpg" width="580" /></div><br />
And while I wanted desperately to also have our gameroom makeover complete in time to share with you this week, sadly, it just didn't happen. With the new paint color (Cincinnati Hotel Briggs Beige) barely dry, it'll still be a while before I'm done putting the finishing touches on our room. <br />
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However, I'm looking forward to taking a stroll through your rooms today, gaining a bit of inspiration along the way. <br />
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With things so hectic around our home lately, I honestly don't know which end is up half the time. So for now, the best I can offer is a short-hand version of life with the Webbs---bullet style!<br />
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<ul><li> <strike>I'm loosing it!</strike> I have <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">lost</span> it! I cannot remember anything and I constantly find myself searching for something. Just today I thought I'd lost my keys at the eye doctor. Shortly before being reduced to a blubbery teary mess, I found them in the side zippered pocket, exactly where I'd put them! Then upon returning to my car I checked both the console and the glove compartment for my sunglasses only to discover as I glanced in the rearview, that they were resting on top of my head! </li>
</ul><ul><li>Sweet Bean is talking more and more these days! As I type, I sit trying to recall all the new words she's thrown our way lately, but it's impossible---there are just too many! Though I do know that <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">bike</span>, <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">outside</span>, and <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">ride</span> are among the most recent additions to her vocabulary. And with her new pink trike, an early Spring gift from Gammie and Grandad (now Pop, courtesy of GG), you can probably see why these words have grown so popular! </li>
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If not, what are you waiting for? <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">Yummy in my tummy!</span><br />
<ul><li>The Bachelor went exactly as I {and many others} figured it would, Brad sent Ashley packing! I don't know why, but I have enjoyed this season immensely! Thinking ahead to next week, my money is on Emily. Either that, or Brad's past will catch up with him and he'll leave both woman standing at the alter, so to speak!</li>
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<ul><li>We've been organizing...and organizing...and <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">ORGANIZING</span>! We've given away 9 medium sized moving boxes to Goodwill filled to the brim with only my clothing. But why is it that after filling box after box with clothes I hadn't worn in quite sometime, I suddenly feel like Cinderella with nothing to wear? Where's a Fairy Godmother when you need her? This girl could use some new threads!</li>
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Note to self: Always close the spice cabinet before leaving the kitchen to answer the phone.</span></i></div><br />
Luckily for both of us, Sweet Bean grabbed the cinnamon sugar instead of the cayenne pepper! Can you imagine?<br />
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I'm happy to report that I am now one day soda free {Woot! Woot!} But, there is definitely a downside to going cold turkey---caffeine withdrawal headaches! Yikes!<br />
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With busy morning complete with Sweet Bean's Kindermusik and lunch with Dad, not to mention the mind-numbing whopper of a headache that has barely subsided despite a dose of Excederin and bottle of water, this will be a quick post!<br />
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But before I get to this week's theme: Whatcha Watchin'?---Show us your tv/family room, I wanted to share something that I recently discovered. <br />
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Online discount shopping clubs are such a popular trend right now and I see invites and posts popping up left and right tempting our fingers to click and wallets to spend. Well, if you haven't heard of it, or simply haven't gotten around to checking it out, here's one more site to add to your must-sees, Joss & Main. Joss & Main is one of the newest sites I've discovered that focuses solely on home decorating, yippee!<br />
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If you'd like to join or just check it, click <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/store/myinvite/7xL">here</a> or below to receive your invitation. <br />
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Okay, now onto my family/living/tv room. <br />
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Though she's the center of our world, we occasionally get to watch a little more than just Sweet Bean television. <i>*Note, the key word is "occasionally."</i><br />
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As you can see, much of our DVR is full of GG programming, from Sesame Street to her Disney Channel favorites! But, Bret and I do manage to squeeze a space for a few of our favorite recordings from time to time.<br />
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Even though we often don't get to watch them until weeks later, these are among some of our {okay, my} favorite television shows: The Bachelor, The Defenders, Castle, Amazing Race, Desperate Housewives, Blue Bloods, Survivor, American Idol, the Real Housewives series, and Top Chef. Of course we do find our remote landing on a whole lot of HGTV since we continue to be obsessed with all things for the home. But even with all the great shows currently on the air, we still find ourselves channel surfing hoping to catch reruns of some of our favorites from years gone by: Will & Grace, Friends, Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls, King of Queens, and Everybody Loves Raymond. <br />
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So if it wasn't completely obvious, I admit to loving television! It's my escape and a chance for me to relax at the end of the day. So don't judge, you know you love it too!<br />
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Now, y'all watcha watchin'?<br />
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{one} <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">C</span> is for <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">congratulations</span> and<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"> Cool Gal,</span> the winner of the fabulous February giveaway sponsored by Kara Compliment. Yay!<br />
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{two} The absolutely gorgeous weather we've been experiencing here along the Gulf Coast this past week has me giddy with anticipation for Spring. With my shorts and flouncy sundresses itching to make their season debut, I came to the realization that my heart and mind may be ready for warmer days, but my body is <strike>screaming</strike> saying something different. So it's time for me to kick it up a notch, work out a little harder, run a little further, and reach for those carrots instead of cheesepuffs! And until the day comes <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hopefully in the not so distant future) </span>when I can look in the mirror without cringing, these Casper-like legs of mine will not see the light of day!<br />
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{three} Sweet Bean loves animals, as most children do. She likes nothing more than to play with the neighbor's dog or to spot a kitty cat romping through the bushes at the end of the street. Lately, GG has become so enamored with Dorothy, Elmo's pet goldfish, that she apparently decided it was time that she have one (or ten) of her very own. How did Gillian Grace's first pet come to be, you may ask? With a bottle of water and a snack cup full of goldfish crackers of course!<br />
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{four} Unless you've actually witnessed this phenomenon first-hand you may think I'm fibbing. But in the microwave, a jalapeno with light up just like a sparkler on the Fourth of July! Though I've known this to be true for quite sometime, I was reminded just the other day after popping a slice of pizza smothered in jalapenos in the microwave to reheat. Any idea why this happens? Or is it just destined to remain right up there with Lindsay Lohan's mental state and Lady Gaga's true identity as one of life's great mysteries? <br />
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{five} If you've read my blog for a while, you'll remember a post several months back when I admitted to being addicted to Diet Coke. And while I was able to kick the habit and go completely Diet Coke free, unfortunately I swapped one bad habit for one that is actually worse--regular Coke. My reason for giving up Diet Coke was simple, I did not like the controversy and uncertainty centered around artificial sweeteners. But loving the fizz and the taste of soda like I do, I decided to just treat myself to a regular Coke every now and again when we went out. The problem--- I'm out all the time! Like a junkie looking for her next fix, I began looking for reasons to run here and there just so I could purchase a soda. Well enough is enough! And clearly, since moderation doesn't work for me, I'm going cold turkey beginning today. Not only will giving up soda mean a healthier me, but it will also help me to be a better example to Gillian Grace. Lawdy knows I don't want her craving that sugary crack juice like her Momma! Wish me luck, friends!<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">{six} Late Friday evening, after Sweet Bean's marathon nap and a day spent at Gammie and Grandad's, we headed out to a local diner for a quick bite to eat. As I sat down, I noticed a lovely family seated at the booth just behind us, and after a couple quick glimpses while setting up all of Bean's dining-out paraphernalia, I couldn't shake the feeling that I knew them from somewhere. After a while it hit me---we follow each other's blogs! Soon thereafter, we were both able to catch one another's eye and introduce ourselves, our <strike>other</strike> better halves, and tiny tots! It was so fun to meet Jennifer from <a href="http://jenniferandtyler.blogspot.com/">The White House</a> in person, and for Sweet Bean to meet her adorable daughter. I see many playdates in our future! Just wish I would've thought to take a picture!</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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{seven} With the best of intentions to have it posted soon, I'm working on putting together my first blog sale. While I don't have frocks that would make Rachel Zoe stop and take notice, I will have several new and gently worn garments for sale at very reasonable prices! {Shhh, just don't tell my husband!} And there may or may not be one fancy schmancy handbag in the mix! Who's to say? You'll just have to check it out for yourself! <br />
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{eight} Joni and I are super excited to announce the winners of our first-ever Valentine's Day photo contest! <br />
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To everyone who participated in the very first <span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">My Funny Valentine</span> cutest couple photo contest. Joni and I have had a blast "meeting" new bloggy friends and scrolling through each and every photo! <br />
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Those that know me well in real life can tell you that when it comes to making decisions, I am the Queen of Wishy Washy! Luckily for everyone, Joni kindly put us on a timeline to keep things moving along, helping to make an already tough decision just a smidgen easier. And though I would've loved to have given a prize to everyone that participated, sadly this isn't Burger King and I just can't have everything my way. So without prolonging the anticipation any longer, here are the top ten photos, in no particular order. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Laugh as much as you breathe, Love as long as you live</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/Blog/2.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 6. When you said you loved me, you had my heart forever valentine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/Blog/6.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It's fun to be back co-hosting <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">Home Tour Tuesday</span> with sweet <a href="http://www.flipflopsandpearls.com/">Daphne</a>, after a few weeks away. With a munchkin of my own, I am particularly excited to stroll through your homes this week and take a peek into your own Little Lovelies' rooms. Considering all the creativity and fabulous, yet diverse, tastes of our readers, I'm sure this week's Home Tour will not disappoint!<br />
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I first shared a look inside Sweet Bean's room just weeks after I began this blog, and almost a month before her arrival. Though some things have changed since then, much remains the same, and likely will until we move GG from nursery to big girl room. <br />
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Though my tastes have changed, looking back there's not much I'd do differently. Yes, it's true that dust is attracted to the mahogany furniture like a four-year old to a Snickers, and the custom hand-sewn bedding needs to be ironed even after a round in the dryer, but it's what I wanted. And, thanks to the generosity of my parents, I got exactly what I wanted and more---the perfect room for Gillian Grace!<br />
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I'd say Gillian Grace loves her room, don't y'all think?<br />
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<i>Bret spent hours painting the stripes on the walls. We chose to do horizontal instead of vertical stripes after receiving some advice from our local paint guy who'd just recently painted stripes in his daughter's bathroom. As everyone knows, Bret is painstakingly meticulous. He measured and remeasured numerous times before, while, and after painting. The stripes are one of my favorite touches in the room! </i><br />
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<i>You wouldn't believe how comfy the rocker recliner is! I spent more nights than I can count here, snuggled up with Sweet Bean in my arms. </i><br />
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<i>I have many favorites in the nursery and Gillian's bedding ranks right up there at the top! We had her bedding custom-made and it's appropriately called PINK PAISLEY. Fingers crossed that she'll have nothing but peaceful sweet dreams in this cozy crib. </i><br />
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<i>Of course we had to have more shelves to display pictures of family, friends, and perhaps the most important stuffed animal of them all---a GATOR! </i><br />
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<i>On the wall we've placed pictures of Bret and me as babies in black and white. Gillian Grace's picture is in color in the center. When she was first born we thought she looked a lot like me as a baby. Now, she's just Gillian Grace, the very best of both of us!</i><br />
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<i>The bench is another one of Bret's projects. The bench itself was something mom gave me and Bret painted white. I then got the idea to stencil flip flops and bathing suits on the bench to tie in our subtle theme---the beach. </i><br />
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<i>My Aunt Helen is truly talented. After searching for pictures for the nursery and discovering that my choices were not only limited but also very pricey, she volunteered to paint canvas pictures for us. All I had to do was show her examples of what I wanted. Not only did she follow through and create absolutely beautiful and whimsical paintings for Gillian Grace, she far exceeded my expectations (which we all know are high). Having paintings done by a family member makes Sweet Bean's room even more special! </i><br />
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<i>Gillian's initials and another favorite---a pink and white gingham chandelier.</i><br />
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<i>I may be creative, but I'm not all that crafty! After seeing bow hangers on Etsy and in shops costing anywhere from $45 to $75, I decided I could make my own. Even after using the wrong kind of paint, my first attempt, though far from perfect, turned out okay. And best of all, we're finally able to keep track of the million plus bows GG owns. </i><br />
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<img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/shannonsiggy.jpg" />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042448915565733097.post-65457509553163449482011-02-09T08:47:00.003-06:002011-02-09T08:52:05.220-06:00Almost Wordless Wednesday---Southern Proper<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/pinky.jpg" width="580" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pinky up or down---How do you sip?</span></div><br />
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</div>And since I'm a sucker for any and every thing <span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">pink</span>, <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">red</span></span>, or Valentines' kitsch, I'm even more excited than usual to share my February giveaway from <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">Kara Compliment Designs</span>.</span><br />
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Sweet Kara is giving away one beautiful pair of <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">True Love sterling silver vintage earrings</span> to a lucky Webbisodes reader.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">one.</span> Visit Kara's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kcompliment?ref=seller_info">Etsy</a> shop. Tell me about something that you'd like to receive for Valentine's Day from your special someone.<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">two.</span> Like Kara on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kara-Compliment-Designs/132087896841580.%20%20">Facebook</a>. <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">three. </span>Just for fun---Tell about your plans for this year's Valentine's Day. <br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">four.</span> Copy and paste this giveaway badge on the sidebar of your blog.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">five. </span>Follow my blog, Webbisodes, or tell me if you already do.<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">six.</span> Follow my design blog, <a href="http://www.persnicketypagesandmore.com/">Persnickety Pages {& More}</a>, or tell me if you already do.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">seven.</span> Tweet about this giveaway.<br />
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">eight.</span> Blog about this giveaway.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And before we go it's time---</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to share the winner of the <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">January giveaway </span>courtesy of the fabulous CSN Stores.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations</span>, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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If you're like Sweet Bean, you'll find it nearly impossible not to shout with excitement over this great February giveaway!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{Giveaway ends 2/14 11:59 p.m. CST.}</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/shannonsiggy.jpg" /></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042448915565733097.post-37714095420981435752011-02-02T09:02:00.003-06:002011-02-02T09:05:23.987-06:00Almost Wordless Wednesday---Tiny Tot TumblerJust before the start of the new year, we signed Sweet Bean up for classes at the <a href="http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/default.aspx">Little Gym</a> just across the bay. With Gillian Grace's bubbly personality and energetic nature, I figured this would be a pretty good fit! And, boy was I right! After a few minutes exploring her new surroundings, GG could be found with her face plastered to the glass window staring through to the gym or hanging from the door handle, barely able to contain her excitement.<br />
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Once inside the gym area, Bean was in her element---tumbling, twirling, and having a ball! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exploring before class</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0010.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the low beam</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0025.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hanging out on the bar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0022.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fun with bouncy balls</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0039.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sign me up for Pilates, Mom! I'm good at this balance thing!</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bubble time</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0044.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After class</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/DSC_0075.jpg" width="580" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Wednesday, y'all!</span><br />
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<img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/shannonsiggy.jpg" />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042448915565733097.post-29470223833868632192011-02-01T07:30:00.010-06:002011-02-01T08:06:22.077-06:00My Funny Valentine---A Photo ContestHappy Tuesday, y'all! I'm taking a break from Home Tour Tuesday this week to share something new with you. Fortunately, Miss <a href="http://flipflopsandpearlsgirl.blogspot.com/">Daphne</a> will be holding down the HTT fort by keeping everything up and running! <br />
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You may remember this <a href="http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com/search/label/Photo%20contest">post</a>, from a few weeks back where I briefly mentioned a Valentine's Day Photo Contest with a plethora of fabulous sponsors, co-hosted by <a href="http://www.sixcherriesontop.com/">Joni from Six Cherries on Top</a> and yours truly. With today being the first day of February (<i>How did that happen?</i>), it's time to share all the nitty gritty details of our little <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Heart Day</span></span> photo challenge. <br />
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And since I rarely ever post without at least one picture of Sweet Bean, I couldn't help but share a shot taken during last Valentine's. Y'all know me, I'm a sucker for holiday-themed photo shoots, so I can't wait to share this year's pictures with you. And since I love to tease, wait until you see GG's outfit for this year! I <span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">heart</span> it!<br />
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Welcome to the very first <span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">My Funny Valentine</span>, cutest couple photo contest! Joni and I are so thrilled to be hosting and can only hope that y'all are as excited as we are to get started!<br />
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But before getting into all the details of the contest, here are a few more pictures to hopefully inspire and motivate your inner photog.<br />
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Once you have a photo, don't forget to come up with a catchy title, and then link up here or over at <a href="http://www.sixcherriesontop.com/">Joni's.</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Not to be a fuddy duddy, but of course there has to be </div><img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/anything/rule.png" /><br />
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<ul><li>Photo must include a "couple".</li>
<li>Photo must have a title.</li>
<li>You can use a recent photo or an older photo, but it must be a photo either taken by you or that you have permission to use. (your photo must be an original. though it doesn't have to have been taken by you, please do not submit images from any photo sharing site, like we heart it, flickr, or google images. thank you!)</li>
<li>you must have a blog to participate.</li>
<li>A blog post with your photo will need to be linked to the linky to be entered into the contest.</li>
<li>All blog posts must be linked back to your actual entry, NOT just to your main blog.</li>
<li>Grab our button and include it in your post to link back to this contest.</li>
<li>One entry per person.</li>
<li>PG photos only please.</li>
<li>We do have the right to delete or disqualify any entrant if we feel it doesn't follow the rules or is inappropriate.</li>
<li>A "couple" can include any TWO people, pets, children or items as you feel best fits the theme of "cutest couple" for this contest.</li>
<li>You can link up your photo through February 14, 2011 11:59 PM EST.</li>
<li>Top 10 will be chosen and then voted on by our readers.</li>
<li>4 winners will be awarded.</li>
<li>You are welcome to use photo editing software to edit your photo, but you do not have to.</li>
</ul>To see a list of all our great contest sponsors, be sure to check out my sidebar to the left for a list of all ten contributors!<br />
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We look forward to seeing all of your wonderfully creative photos! Check back often to see all the new photos being added daily.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Good luck and happy picture-taking!</span></span></div><ul></ul><br />
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Shot yesterday evening just after she awoke from her nap, this is just a quick snippet of what life is like with Miss Priss---nonstop! No joke, from the time she wakes up until she falls asleep, Gillian Grace is on the go! Lately we're lucky if she slows down long enough to sit and eat! But above all else, our Bean loves to boogie! <br />
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Can you see why we're both tired at the end of the day?<br />
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From morning until night, Sweet Bean is one bigger than life bundle of spunkiness! Now if I could only figure out a way to capture and market all this energy, we'd be set for life!<br />
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Hope your Monday is going well and that your week is off to a fantastic start!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">{There's still time to enter to win the CSN gift certificate! Click <a href="http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com/2011/01/finally-january-giveaway-more-of-sweet.html">here</a> to find out more!}<br />
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<img src="http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz9/shannonywebb/shannonsiggy.jpg" />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08483226808172752456noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042448915565733097.post-56180470136408778502011-01-27T07:15:00.009-06:002011-01-27T07:42:06.729-06:00Sweet Bean is 18 months!Dear Gillian Grace,<br />
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Last week you turned 18 months old, but your poor Momma is only now getting around to writing your update. There are many things in life I don't mind slapping together, but a milestone post is not one of them.<br />
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Fortunately for all of us, aside from a few colds, you've been the picture of perfect health. Just yesterday we took you to see Dr. Shearer for your 18 month check up. At this stage, I'm not sure which one of the three of us dislikes these visits worse, you or your daddy and me. Ever since your hospitalization last May, there's just something about a waiting room that sends you into orbit. And now it seems, you're no longer fond of your sweet doctor's voice, bound and determined to show off those great lungs of yours with screams and cries that I'm sure could be heard throughout the office. And as though you were auditioning for a spot in the World's Strongest Baby Competition, you gave the nurse a run for her money when it came time to administer your one shot for the month. If my heart hadn't have been breaking in a million pieces seeing you that unhappy, I might've found myself giggling uncontrollably as the nurse struggled as though she were wrestling an octopus as she tried to hold you down. You are stubborn and strong as an ox, and once your mind is set, for better or worse, it takes a lot to persuade you otherwise.<br />
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You continue to be the happy and content little girl you've always been. For the most part, your temper tantrums have subsided, though your independent streak seems to grow wider with each passing day. Often we find you just sitting in your playroom, thumbing through books, and jibber-jabbering to yourself in a language all your own.<br />
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We constantly marvel at just how much you seem to comprehend in the world around you. Dad and I find ourselves surprised day after day with the new words that seem to come out of nowhere and quickly become a part of your daily vocabulary. Your growing vocabulary has definitely made communicating with you a million times easier, though you've become quite the sponge, mimicking and spouting back everything you hear. Needless to say, we are all learning to watch what we say.<br />
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We still tune into Sesame Street daily and you can't get enough of reading book after book about your favorite furry red friend. Your obsession with Elmo has not wavered, and you remain Elmo's biggest little fan. Given your love for this adorable little guy, there will be little doubt as to the theme of your second birthday---"It's Sweet Bean's World", an Elmo themed bash!<br />
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We're not sure if Cirque du Soleil is in your future, but you are quite nimble and agile. This January we joined the Little Gym and there was little doubt after your first session that this class was made for you! With all the jumping, jiving, dancing, tumbling, and moving most kids would be tuckered out by the end of the hour, but not you, our little Energizer Bunny! You just keep going and never seem to slow down until your head hits the pillow during nap time or at night! I'm not sure how you keep up that pace, but it'd sure be nice if you shared some of your endless energy with your momma.<br />
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This past week we started your second semester of Kindermusik, a class you're loving more and more each time we go. You have grown accustomed to Mrs. G, your teacher, and just love singing and playing with all the fun instruments. It makes me so proud to watch as you learn to wait your turn and share with others. For being only 18 months old, you seem to be very considerate of those around you and still do not like to see peers in distress. Though you've learned not to cry, you show your concern with a scrunched up lip and furrowed brow.<br />
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You readily blow kisses, but I often find myself stealing real smooches from you since you're a little more stingy with those. I still love making you giggle, as it's so easy to do! You get tickled at the mere sound of certain words! Lately your newest trick is showing everyone how you can "pretend sleep." When you "pretend sleep", you lay your head down and make snoring sounds. It's a hoot and one of our favorite Gillybean tricks! You have a smile on your face most hours of the day and are such a joy to be around!<br />
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Sweet Bean, you’re growing up so fast! There is a part of me that wishes I could bottle up each new stage of your life, put it on a shelf, and savor it forever. But instead I'll watch, confidently knowing that each day as you grow and change, you're becoming more and more like the person God created you to be.<br />
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We love you bigger than the sky, wider than the ocean!<br />
XOXO,<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vocabulary: Mom, Dad, bottle, bubble, bath, tee-tee, poop, juice, milk, car, book, Elmo (El-bow), plane, moon, kitty, pull, up, close, shoes, socks, boots, ice, "I sick!", go, sleep, night-night, Daddy, Momma, Pop, GG, pillow, taggie, baby, binky, eat, room, Ho! Ho!, cuckoo, frog, lemon, sheets, teeth, cheese, comb, dog---And I know there's more, but that's all I can think of now!</div><br />
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Hope everyone's week is off to a wonderful start! If you missed yesterday's post announcing my fabulous January giveaway courtesy of CSN Stores be sure to click <a href="http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com/2011/01/finally-january-giveaway-more-of-sweet.html"><b>here</b></a>, or simply scroll down to enter. <br />
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With everyone feeling much better and all the icky sickies {hopefully} a thing of the past, I'm excited to be back at it and joining Daphne for another installment of Home Tour Tuesday. <br />
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So if you haven't already, snap a few pictures of your cupboard or pantry and join us this week. Whether big or small, cluttered or so organized Martha Stewart would be envious, we've all got a place to stash those munchies and canned goods. Go ahead and show us yours!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Home Tour Tuesday:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/25: Pantry Raid---Show us your pantry and tell us about your favorite snack</div><br />
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I'm very thankful for our nice size pantry with double doors, though my favorite feature has to be the sliding drawers that make organization a cinch!<br />
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And as most of y'all can attest, there's just never enough storage. To help with the overflow, I have a smaller pantry that holds all my canned goods and baking essentials, as well as my pots and pans. Our kitchen may be on the smaller size, but thank Heavens for its ample storage!<br />
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I could honestly eat chips and salsa every day and never grow tired of this tasty snack. I'm no salsa snob, as I've yet to met a salsa I didn't like. And though I'll eat almost any kind, my favorite salsa and chip combo definitely comes from the local Mexican joint. So yummy!<br />
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Now that Sweet Bean is tall enough to reach the door knobs, nothing is safe. Just the other day I heard a little commotion in the kitchen and entered to find that GG had broken into the pantry, gotten comfy, and decided to reward her efforts with a tortilla chip snack! Guess the love of Mexican food runs deep in our family!<br />
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With Home Tour Tuesday tomorrow, the timing for this giveaway could not be any better. Since it's been well documented that I love any and all things for the home, from <b><a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Art-and-Decor-C32889.html">modern decor</a></b> to garage storage bins...<br />
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I am excited to share with you my first-ever giveaway from CSN Stores!<br />
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For one lucky Webbisodes reader, the fabulous group at CSN Stores is allowing me to give away one $35 gift certificate to any of their over 200 online stores. <br />
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{The Giveaway Scoop}<br />
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one. Visit <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/default.asp?refid=G6893.[csn]&gclid=CM-a56mS06YCFYHu7QodtiJgIg">CSN Stores</a> and leave a comment telling me how you'd spend your gift certificate should you win.<br />
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two. This is a fun one---Leave a comment here guessing the number of teeth Sweet Bean now has!<br />
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three. Follow my blog, Webbisodes, or tell me if you already do.<br />
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four. Follow my design blog, <a href="http://www.persnicketypagesandmore.com/">Persnickety Pages {& More}</a>, or tell me if you already do.<br />
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five. Tweet about this giveaway.<br />
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six. Blog about this giveaway.<br />
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With seven entries possible per person, you've got a great chance to win! Just remember to leave a separate comment for each entry and please include your email address in at least one of your entries/comments.<br />
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Yes, we're still here, and I'm proud to report that after a week battling the sickies, with the exception of poor Sweet Bean's new aversion to tissues, we're hardly any worse for the wear. With a week passing between posts, it seems that I've neglected my little blog and have several of y'all wondering if all is well. {Thanks for all the concerned texts and emails, y'all are very thoughtful to check in on us.}<br />
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Fortunately, things could not be better! <br />
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Juggling schedules, new obligations, and a restructuring of priorities for 2011, has us all running around the house so busy at times it's easy to forget whether we're coming or going. With a full plate, only so many hours in the day, and a very active toddler demanding, and <i>so deserving of</i>, my undivided attention, it's become increasingly obvious that something's gotta give.<br />
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Just as I would never have dreamed of blogging when I was working, with a classroom full of children waiting to learn, I cannot with good conscience spend any of Sweet Bean's waking hours on the computer when I should be teaching and modeling, making the most of our precious and fleeting time together. And, since I can't renege on commitments nor phone-in other responsibilities, I have little choice but to try and simplify my life in other ways.<br />
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That being said, blogging is just one of the ways that I have chosen to simplify. While the thought of going days without an update, at first, had me considering taking my blog private, I knew I'd miss the interaction and many friendships that blogging has brought my way. So I will continue to blog with a new understanding, that for all the wonderful things blogging has brought into my life, it is still just a hobby. There will be weeks when I am able to find the time to blog regularly, and then weeks will most certainly pass with just a single post or perhaps none at all.<br />
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If God humors our plans, 2011 will be a momentous year for the Webb family full of changes both big and small. I look forward to keeping y'all updated on the goings-on---the exciting and mundane, happy and frustrating, not to mention the random---whenever I can. <br />
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I'd love for y'all to stick around for the ride.<br />
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And since it has been quite a few days since my last post, I couldn't close without a few pictures of Sweet Bean. These photos certainly go to show that even a cold, can't keep a good girl down! <br />
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Just remember, a smile a day will help the sickies go away!<br />
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Blessings, friends!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Valentine's Day <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1198238232">Photo Contest</a></span><a href="http://ourgatorzone.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-funny-valentine-photo-contest.html"> </a>(2.1.11)</div><div style="text-align: center;">&</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">January's Great Giveaway</span> from CSN Stores</div><br />
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