I use a program called Picaboo.com. It is a free download and
it comes with several backgrounds. It is basically drag and drop
with the pictures. I just finished Gracie's first year and I love
this program because I can work on it for even 10 minutes anthen do something else. it makes things so han
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Digital Scrapbooking, anyone?
Hello Girls --
I set a goal when I first got pregnant 6 months ago to be completely updated on Nick's scrapbook before Chase is born. Since then, I've spent 3 months vomiting and 3 months moving out of my house, into my mom's, and then to PA. Needless to say, nothing has been done on Nick's scrapbook! :) I'm out of supplies, and have been toying with the idea of going the digital route instead of buying all new stuff. Do any of you crafty ladies have any suggestions of good sortware or websites?
I set a goal when I first got pregnant 6 months ago to be completely updated on Nick's scrapbook before Chase is born. Since then, I've spent 3 months vomiting and 3 months moving out of my house, into my mom's, and then to PA. Needless to say, nothing has been done on Nick's scrapbook! :) I'm out of supplies, and have been toying with the idea of going the digital route instead of buying all new stuff. Do any of you crafty ladies have any suggestions of good sortware or websites?
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
problem needing help
so i am having a blogging problem involving both this blog and my personal one. so what i am going to do is remove myself from access to this one.
where i need help is this, will someone, whoever reads this first, please reinstate me? i love being a part of this blog. so please put me back on under cowgirlsadie@yahoo.com . thanks ladies. hopefully this works
where i need help is this, will someone, whoever reads this first, please reinstate me? i love being a part of this blog. so please put me back on under cowgirlsadie@yahoo.com . thanks ladies. hopefully this works
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Happy Birthday Mags and Gracie!
This a day late for Maggie's birthday and a day early for Gracie's but I just wanted to make it public...I love Maggie and Gracie...and I love birthdays! I hope it was/is a good one for you both!
I just got my wedding pics back from my photographer and this was a favorite...I love the expressiveness of Maggie's face (as always).
I just got my wedding pics back from my photographer and this was a favorite...I love the expressiveness of Maggie's face (as always).
Monday, October 22, 2007
A recipe I have not tried
Hey girls,
I was just blogging away and found this recipe that I think I will try and thought I would post it for any of you who are interested. I doubt they compare to Great Harvest pumpkin chocolate chip bread but they looked fast and easy. As for me, I think we may have found an apartment which is a real blessing. Justin is working at a title company here in St. George and Gracie is turning one on Wednesday. Time flies. Hope you all are doing well.
Maggie
EASIEST Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
*1 box of spice cake mix (no, you don't add all the indgredients on back like you would to make the cake)
*1 can of pumpkin
*chocolate chips (and nuts) to taste
Mix well with blender and then drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-16 min depending on altitude. Cover with cream cheese frosting if you'd like. Enjoy!
I was just blogging away and found this recipe that I think I will try and thought I would post it for any of you who are interested. I doubt they compare to Great Harvest pumpkin chocolate chip bread but they looked fast and easy. As for me, I think we may have found an apartment which is a real blessing. Justin is working at a title company here in St. George and Gracie is turning one on Wednesday. Time flies. Hope you all are doing well.
Maggie
EASIEST Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
*1 box of spice cake mix (no, you don't add all the indgredients on back like you would to make the cake)
*1 can of pumpkin
*chocolate chips (and nuts) to taste
Mix well with blender and then drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-16 min depending on altitude. Cover with cream cheese frosting if you'd like. Enjoy!
Friday, October 19, 2007
com out, come out, where ever you are?...
Sarah, Tori, Martha? All you girls that haven't shown your voice yet on this blog. where are you? We want to hear from everyone. Please post a little update or a shout out. Hope you are doing well.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
I have to first thank all you cute girls who got me started on Blogging. I had no idea how many people I could keep in touch through blogging. Most importantly my best friends! I love hearing updates and going on your blogs. Thanks for the update Bekah, I am sorry you have been having phone troubles...especially during the time you want to keep in touch the most. Thank goodness for the internet. Things are good around here. The baby is growing and I can feel her more each day. We haven't done much shopping yet, but you know me and pink... our finances are going to be in trouble. The first thing I have bought her is an outfit her daddy can dress her in... it is Michael Jordan attire. (Those of you who knew of his obsession will appreciate that!) Each day either Dave or myself pull them out and get all giddy!
Love ya, hope you are enjoying Fall! I'm stuck inside most days, but love the nice nights. (:
From your slacker friend in PA...
Hello Girls --
I love this blog! Good thinking, Jenna, as always. Sorry to everyone for being a slacker friend since we moved. I think I owe Heidi 2 phone calls and have a few unreturned emails as well. In my defense, we've been having major phone and internet issues, but all of that should be cleared up by Friday and hopefully I'll have a verizon phone next week. (By the way, I hate this picture of me at Amy's shower...I don't think I've had a good haircut since the last time Sadie cut it a billion years ago -- and could my thigh be any bigger?!?!)
I'm sorry that all of you haven't heard that I'm having another BOY! I was so excited until I was at our ward the other night and heard the boy scouts laughing hysterically over bodily functions -- not really my type of humor -- and I realized that these will be my boys in 7 years! Don't get me wrong, I'm still excited...just hoping that we can squeeze a girl or two in our crew at some point. Oh yeah, we're going to name him Chase.
On a sad note, we discovered last week that we can't come to Salt Lake over Thanksgiving as we originally thought. It's mostly a money issue (we have to buy 3 tickets now that Nick is 2), but I'm also having a few minor complications with my pregnancy and was advised not to travel. So I know I talked about throwing Heidi and Em baby showers, but I'll have to just do invitations or something from here. As of right now, it looks like we won't be coming to SL 'til next summer -- even more reason that I need to start posting more messages and pictures on my blog!
We're loving life here in PA, and I can't believe how beautiful the fall is here with all the trees. I wish you could all come out and visit over the next two weeks before the leaves start to fall. Like Sade, I also become all sorts of nostalgic for you girls this time of year. Hope you all are well.
Love,
Bekah
I love this blog! Good thinking, Jenna, as always. Sorry to everyone for being a slacker friend since we moved. I think I owe Heidi 2 phone calls and have a few unreturned emails as well. In my defense, we've been having major phone and internet issues, but all of that should be cleared up by Friday and hopefully I'll have a verizon phone next week. (By the way, I hate this picture of me at Amy's shower...I don't think I've had a good haircut since the last time Sadie cut it a billion years ago -- and could my thigh be any bigger?!?!)
I'm sorry that all of you haven't heard that I'm having another BOY! I was so excited until I was at our ward the other night and heard the boy scouts laughing hysterically over bodily functions -- not really my type of humor -- and I realized that these will be my boys in 7 years! Don't get me wrong, I'm still excited...just hoping that we can squeeze a girl or two in our crew at some point. Oh yeah, we're going to name him Chase.
On a sad note, we discovered last week that we can't come to Salt Lake over Thanksgiving as we originally thought. It's mostly a money issue (we have to buy 3 tickets now that Nick is 2), but I'm also having a few minor complications with my pregnancy and was advised not to travel. So I know I talked about throwing Heidi and Em baby showers, but I'll have to just do invitations or something from here. As of right now, it looks like we won't be coming to SL 'til next summer -- even more reason that I need to start posting more messages and pictures on my blog!
We're loving life here in PA, and I can't believe how beautiful the fall is here with all the trees. I wish you could all come out and visit over the next two weeks before the leaves start to fall. Like Sade, I also become all sorts of nostalgic for you girls this time of year. Hope you all are well.
Love,
Bekah
Sunday, October 7, 2007
funny
this is my newest favorite comment i saw at the end of one of those 'pass along' emails. it made me smile.
As usual, if you don't forward this to 1 of your friends within the next 5 minutes, your belly button will unscrew and your butt will fall off. Really... it's true! Have I ever lied to you?
As usual, if you don't forward this to 1 of your friends within the next 5 minutes, your belly button will unscrew and your butt will fall off. Really... it's true! Have I ever lied to you?
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
mini update!
I am so excited that everyone is starting to look at the blog! It has been so much fun to read! I just granted everyone who has posted "admin privileges" which just means that you can change the title, layout, anything you want. I love you all!
Things are going well with me. I am trying to find motivation to work on my thesis (but usually end up reading dumb books like twilight or experimenting with new recipes), run (I usually just put on my running clothes, get stuff done, then get ready for the day having never run...the St. George Marathon is Saturday and I am going to die!), and go to work (which is always fun, except for when I don't have missionaries which is the current situation).
That is my life! I love the fall and agree with Sadie about all the fond memories that I have of this time of year. I am excited for more updates!
Things are going well with me. I am trying to find motivation to work on my thesis (but usually end up reading dumb books like twilight or experimenting with new recipes), run (I usually just put on my running clothes, get stuff done, then get ready for the day having never run...the St. George Marathon is Saturday and I am going to die!), and go to work (which is always fun, except for when I don't have missionaries which is the current situation).
That is my life! I love the fall and agree with Sadie about all the fond memories that I have of this time of year. I am excited for more updates!
Monday, October 1, 2007
virgin blogger
this is my first official post on this or any blog. we don't have a blog, but if and when we get one i will certainly get you all the info. i do love reading everyone else's blogs. it's so fun to see photos of your kids, animals, homes, selves. and THANKS to jen for this great idea and fantastic effort to keep us all linked.
i got the great email from Heidi saying they were having a girl! wa hoo for the Miner's. but i still don't know what Bekah or Em is having. so will you please post or email your news.
i've been doing some lerking around, or what we call Blogstalking, and i've seen a lot of great fall foliage photos. Autumn here is always a little bit later in the season. we have a few trees changing, but not a lot. more this month and they all fall mid-november. but it's been great to see the gorgeous shots of Big and Little Cottonwood canyon. you know i LOVE fall, and it's linked to so many great memories of the girls. of course Peter B., the time we took photos on the wander lane bridge/wall thing, school in session and lots of fun activites. i know i am a loser, and not very good at keeping in touch, but i do miss you girls. to be honest, because that is apparently what blogs are for, i don't keep in touch too much because sometimes it's harder on me. i am happy here and i love my life and friends, but when i talk to you all the time i feel like i live in the "what if's" and "when i live there's". so i apologize if i've ever made you feel like i disowned or abandoned the group. i keep you in my heart and i do love the contact we have now. i don't want you to stop emailing and calling, i just wanted to explain why i don't go to great legnths to do the same all the time. i'm going to be working on it.
enjoy the fall and sniff a tree for me.
hugs all around!!
sadie
i got the great email from Heidi saying they were having a girl! wa hoo for the Miner's. but i still don't know what Bekah or Em is having. so will you please post or email your news.
i've been doing some lerking around, or what we call Blogstalking, and i've seen a lot of great fall foliage photos. Autumn here is always a little bit later in the season. we have a few trees changing, but not a lot. more this month and they all fall mid-november. but it's been great to see the gorgeous shots of Big and Little Cottonwood canyon. you know i LOVE fall, and it's linked to so many great memories of the girls. of course Peter B., the time we took photos on the wander lane bridge/wall thing, school in session and lots of fun activites. i know i am a loser, and not very good at keeping in touch, but i do miss you girls. to be honest, because that is apparently what blogs are for, i don't keep in touch too much because sometimes it's harder on me. i am happy here and i love my life and friends, but when i talk to you all the time i feel like i live in the "what if's" and "when i live there's". so i apologize if i've ever made you feel like i disowned or abandoned the group. i keep you in my heart and i do love the contact we have now. i don't want you to stop emailing and calling, i just wanted to explain why i don't go to great legnths to do the same all the time. i'm going to be working on it.
enjoy the fall and sniff a tree for me.
hugs all around!!
sadie
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