tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71329525832293329142024-03-14T00:35:03.544-05:00Sunnyside Up!Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.comBlogger1548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-29092973377665172902012-11-22T21:13:00.003-06:002012-11-22T21:13:37.463-06:00New Blog Address<div style="text-align: center;">
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I decided to go ahead and start a new blog.</div>
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When I started this blog I didn't really know what I was doing or what I wanted from a blog. It has become something that I really enjoy. </div>
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The new site is <a href="http://jessicanewmanca.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></div>
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The web address is: <a href="http://jessicanewmanca.blogspot.com/">jessicanewmanca.blogspot.com</a></div>
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Here I go again.....</div>
Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-41661207437646667082012-11-21T17:15:00.001-06:002012-11-21T17:15:27.544-06:00This and That<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. How would everyone feel if I started a new blog? This one is out of space for pictures.</div>
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2. I took some great pictures of my pies and my table. I am sure you can see them in your mind :)</div>
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3. I am so thankful for this season of Thanksgiving! What a wonderful time to count and enjoy our blessings. I am thankful for:</div>
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my kind, loving, and forgiving husband</div>
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4. I am making <b><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-ham-and-cheese-breakfas-43364">THIS</a></b> casserole for Thanksgiving breakfast tomorrow. I have everything on hand minus the pancetta, but I do have bacon!</div>
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5. I am very blessed!</div>
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-23837109985806076882012-11-21T11:10:00.000-06:002012-11-21T11:10:52.282-06:00The day before<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's the day before Thanksgiving!</div>
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Today is all about prep. First thing this morning I pulled my ENORMOUS turkey out of the fridge. I got it all cleaned up and trimmed and then smeared a nice salt brine all over it. Tomorrow it will have a nice butter bath before I roast it.</div>
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Now I am working on the desserts!</div>
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I am making a raspberry crumb pie and this...</div>
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I am not usually a cheesecake person, but I saw the recipe on <b><a href="http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/">Ambitious Kitchen</a></b>, and I had to make it.</div>
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The crust is made from oreo cookies, hazelnuts, and butter. In the words of Ina Garten, "How bad can that be?"</div>
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After dessert is finished I will be moving on to my table. The kids have been helping me with decorations. We cut out fall colored leaves and made some turkeys. I love having an excuse to pull out my china!</div>
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Happy turkey prep day!</div>
<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-19483908347187593502012-11-18T20:13:00.000-06:002012-11-18T20:13:06.640-06:00The wrap-up<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. Our weekend trip to Utah is quickly coming to an end. Sadly it is ending with a sinus infection. </div>
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2. I am thankful for antibiotics.</div>
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3. I am thankful for muddy buddies :)</div>
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4. I had a lot of fun with my sister in laws this weekend. They are awesome ladies.</div>
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5. I had a great time in Provo with Ty this weekend! I do love BYU.</div>
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Going home tomorrow! Happy Sunday!</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-64965120645149027742012-11-17T12:53:00.002-06:002012-11-17T13:36:54.928-06:00me vs. snow = gym<div style="text-align: center;">
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I woke up this morning at 6:30. I was planning on going for a run. It had rained all night and the snow had turned into slush. It was still dark, but I could tell the country roads were going to be a mess. So I did what any determined southern California girl would do. I pulled on my running shoes and drove to the nearest gym....30 miles away.</div>
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<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-70436632748657874352012-11-14T12:00:00.001-06:002012-11-14T12:00:14.882-06:00This and That<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. Packing is going well! The kids clothes are done, the snacks are packed, and the diaper bag is ready to go. I need to pack for myself and at some point before we leave....clean out the car.</div>
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2. I saw this today:</div>
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It's coconut hot chocolate made in the crock pot!</div>
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(Recipe: <b><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/11/crockpot-coconut-hot-chocolate/">HERE at How Sweet Eats</a></b>) </div>
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I think it needs to make an appearance at Thanksgiving next week!</div>
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3. I need this:</div>
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Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery cookbook </div>
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4. I am making fettucini alfredo for dinner tonight. Ty loves alfredo sauce and the kids love pasta. It should be a win. I am using PW's recipe <b><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/10/tomorrows-recipes/">HERE</a></b>.</div>
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5. Zoey likes pancakes. She and Zackary will be great friends :)</div>
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6. Have a nice day. Think of me as I head to the frozen tundra.....aka Utah tomorrow!</div>
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1. After almost a year of applications and evaluations it looks like we will finally be getting some help regarding Zackary's speech delays. Hooray :)</div>
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2. We are almost out of Halloween candy. I really don't know how it happened. A few lunchbox treats, a batch of monster cookies, and a snickers salad......all that's left are the butterfingers. </div>
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3. My parent-teacher conference with Max's teachers (yes, he has 2 teachers) went well this morning. The conference with Mia's teacher is scheduled for this evening. I am hoping to hear good things there as well.</div>
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4. I have barely begun to pack for our trip on Thursday and I already want to take a nap.</div>
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5. I think we will make these:</div>
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6. I love listening to Michael Buble sing Christmas carols. His voice is delightful. (Thanks Pandora)</div>
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Have a <b>delightful</b> week!</div>
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<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-44712742427361141332012-11-12T15:10:00.001-06:002012-11-12T15:10:18.161-06:00A To-Do List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found this list in Max's room while I was doing some cleaning.</div>
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I love that boy so much :)</div>
<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-81034978544042497522012-11-12T14:17:00.000-06:002012-11-12T19:11:50.390-06:00Zackary's Train Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Zackary loves trains!</div>
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He has a train table in his room that he is constantly using to build all sorts of train track creations. On Saturday my parents took him out for a special train day with Thomas.</div>
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Zackary was in heaven! It was a day catered just to him :) </div>
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That doesn't happen too often!</div>
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My mom said the highlight of the day was the actual Thomas train ride.</div>
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They rode all around town and whenever they came to a railroad crossing Zackary hung out the window and waved to all of the waiting cars!</div>
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Zack came home with a new Thomas train toy car for his table. (Thanks Grandparents!)</div>
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He has been playing with it ever since.</div>
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<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-20552805513666694882012-11-12T11:57:00.003-06:002012-11-12T11:57:37.533-06:00Cold<div style="text-align: center;">
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The high today is supposed to be 68 degrees! That means, we in southern California, are freezing!</div>
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I have the heaters on and we started the morning with a fire in the fireplace. I went to the store this morning and everyone was dressed in winter coats and boots (myself included!)</div>
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It all of a sudden made me very nervous to visit Utah this weekend. I have lived in Utah. I have lived in Tennessee. Both places had cold and snowy winters. I know what to expect; myself wearing flannel underwear, myself cuddling next to the fireplace and space heater, avoiding the outside as much as possible, and the constant dressing and undressing of children that like to go out and play in the snow until they are freezing 5 minutes later.</div>
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There are nice things about the frozen winters I suppose. Snow covered earth looks lovely from the inside of a warm house. Hot chocolate is delicious and Christmas carols seem a bit more magical when the world is white.</div>
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Keep Calm and Cozy Up!</div>
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<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-43118154837808120722012-11-11T11:58:00.000-06:002012-11-11T11:58:14.875-06:00Busy Ty and Sweet Potatoes<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. Ty made it home last night, but he was called back in around midnight and he is still busy at work. </div>
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2. In the church bag today; notepads, pencils, crayons, magnet boards, chocolate chip cookies, and cheerios.</div>
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3. We are learning the song, "Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus" in primary. I think it is a beautiful Christmas song!</div>
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4. I have 3 sweet potatoes in the oven right now, but I still don't know for sure what I am doing with them for dinner. It will either be sweet potato gnocchi or sweet potato soup. </div>
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5. We are driving to Utah on Thursday afternoon. I am not worried about the older 3 kids. They love movies and snacks, and they are old enough to understand the whole driving thing. I AM worried about Zoey. I would really hate for her to be miserable and scream the whole time. Any tips for traveling with a busy 1 year old?</div>
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I love waking up on Saturday mornings and not having to get everyone ready for school. It is so lovely :)</div>
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Today Ty was on call and I was at home with the kids. We spent the morning crafting and listening to Christmas music.</div>
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After crafts we watched "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl". I recorded it when it was on earlier this week. Max and Mia liked it so much that we had to watch it again!</div>
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When all the movie watching was through we made some cookies.</div>
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I have very few seasonal decorations. It was not a priority while Ty was in school and we had very little money and even now I find it hard to buy decorations, but I do love how festive they can make a room feel!</div>
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Our dining room is a bit more colorful today!</div>
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(I especially like Mia's kindergarten turkey!)</div>
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I hung our Thankful chain from the chandelier.</div>
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I love fall colors. I have always been a fan of red, orange, and yellow. In my wedding bouquet I had red and yellow daisies.</div>
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This is Zoey with 2 bruises on her forehead. Learning to walk is hard.</div>
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She was playing under the table while I was working:)</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-27430760661773007742012-11-08T19:04:00.002-06:002012-11-08T21:37:30.043-06:00Swings, Falls, and Cocoa<div style="text-align: center;">
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Mia has been participating in her school choir, the Sundance Singers. Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons after school. I typically bring the last of Max's homework for the week and have him work on it so that when Mia is done we can head home to a homework free few days!</div>
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Today I decided not to bring any homework and I took the boys and Zoey out to the playground while the choir sang. I took Zoey on the swings with me. I haven't been on a swing in years. I don't know if it was because I was wearing heavy boots or because I was holding Zoey in my lap, but it was hardcore exercise and by the time I was done my thighs were hurting. I guess I should spend a bit more time hanging out on the playground!</div>
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When there were just a few minutes left of rehearsal I took everyone back into the multi-purpose room to wait for Mia. We were probably there 30 seconds when Zack fell flat on his face and came up screaming and covered in blood. I rushed to pick him up. Another mom that I know was there and she said she could watch Zoey for me. I ran Zack to the bathroom to have a look. Luckily it was nothing serious, just 2 fat bloody lips, a bloody, nose, and a sad face.</div>
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I cleaned him up as best I could and we came back out to collect everyone. I decided to take all of the kids out for hot cocoa. Zackary especially loves hot cocoa and I wanted to give him a happy treat. We walked into Starbucks, with Zackary's face covered in dried blood, and I ordered all of the drinks. We were a happy little group drinking our cocoa and warming up. I am sure we looked ridiculous but sometimes that's okay!</div>
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I am very thankful that tomorrow is Friday and that Monday is a holiday.</div>
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Hurray for surviving the week and for 3 day weekends! </div>
Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-16624272111303598212012-11-08T12:31:00.002-06:002012-11-08T12:37:00.882-06:00Thursday Things<br />
1. Last night I was asked how many children I had and how old they were. I heard myself say that I had four children ages; 7, 5, 3, and almost 1. I felt blessed and very old!<br />
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2. It is a sweater and boots day. Yay!<br />
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3. This Monday is a holiday from school for the kids and a day off for Ty. I am thinking a day trip sounds perfect :)</div>
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4. Zoey had chocolate milk for the first time this morning. It was a huge hit!</div>
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5. I think cake-pops are gross. (random, I know, but people were talking about them this morning...)</div>
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6. Thanksgiving is almost here and I have been getting my menu plan together. I have several pumpkin pie recipes to try. What do you think?</div>
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There's this <b><a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/09/26/nutella-swirled-pumpkin-pie/">Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Pie from Sally's Baking Addiction</a></b></div>
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I think Ty would prefer a traditional pumpkin pie, but I love recipes that take an old idea and give it a new twist. I may end up making more than one.</div>
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Happy Thursday!</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-16821118513300120502012-11-08T12:05:00.001-06:002012-11-08T12:05:19.601-06:00Bows and More Boys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mia has started to be quite particular about her hair. She has ideas and thoughts about the styling process. We had talked about cutting it, but she told me we couldn't cut it because then she would be unable to put it into a bun for ballet.</div>
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Wednesdays are dance days and Mia always wears her hair in a bun to school in preparation for ballet later. I am very much enjoying all this girly-ness!</div>
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On the other end of the spectrum I have Zackary. He is all boy and not concerned at all with his hair.</div>
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Today his friend Jonas is here to play. Both boys are wearing their own packs filled with "gear".</div>
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They are busy constructing train tracks....</div>
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....and demanding quesadillas :)</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-38792915474281461832012-11-08T11:55:00.002-06:002012-11-08T11:55:16.105-06:00Boys<br />
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Max spent yesterday afternoon with his friend, Ian.</div>
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They went to the park and got seriously muddy. They had a great time exploring. Ian's mom sent me some pictures of the fun.</div>
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(Max, Ian, other friend....sorry I don't know who he is!)</div>
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I am so glad that Max has some great friends. I am so glad that they can get together and be boys.</div>
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Little boys are messy and loud, but I am thankful for them in my life!</div>
Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-8197408822956140662012-11-07T10:54:00.000-06:002012-11-07T10:54:09.049-06:00Hope<div style="text-align: center;">
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I went to bed last night feeling discouraged. I was worried and concerned for our world and for my own family. My thoughts quickly turned to my God and my Savior. How blessed we are to know that our Redeemer lives. I found hope and strength in the knowledge that it is only through our Savior, Jesus Christ, that we can be saved. It is time to be the best we can be. We can fortify our homes with strength by reading the scriptures and sharing them with our children and our friends. We can prepare to make good choices and difficult choices. We can be obedient to the Lord's commands and live so that we can be prompted by the spirit to do His will.</div>
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I have hope. I have faith. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The future is as bright as your faith."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Thomas S. Monson</span></div>
Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-2090537637370862732012-11-06T13:36:00.002-06:002012-11-06T13:36:15.943-06:00Election Day and Jam<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. I Voted! </div>
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Several weeks ago, by mail, but still....Happy Election Day!</div>
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2. It is a mini muffin baking day at my house. I bought 200 mini muffin liners covered in gingerbread men and reindeer to delight my little people. There will be chocolate muffins, blueberry muffins, and some peanut butter chocolate chip muffins. Yay!</div>
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3. Zoey took a few steps this morning. I just weaned her and now she is starting to walk. I am thrilled to see her grow and develop, but sad to say goodbye to the teeny squishy baby she was. Thank goodness other people keep having babies so that I can continue to enjoy the squishiness.</div>
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4. I love southern California, but sometimes, in November, I start to wish that it was slightly less....HOT!</div>
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5. Have you tried this jam: Bonne Maman'?</div>
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It is the best jam! I typically buy the raspberry, because it is Ty's favorite, but the Pioneer Woman recommended the Blueberry so I gave it a try. I spread it on hot bread with butter and it was the best thing ever. You should buy some :) </div>
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Happy Tuesday!</div>
Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-65982054427532473722012-11-06T11:19:00.001-06:002012-11-06T11:22:00.872-06:00Thankful For....<br />
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My Children!</div>
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I love these kids so much :)</div>
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I am so thankful for the opportunity to love them. They are the best. They give me so much! I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for sending them to me!</div>
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My boys!</div>
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Zackary and Max are great brothers and friends.</div>
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They are hilarious. Just ask them. They think so too! </div>
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Miss Mia who has decided that she would like to be a pop-star, after watching the Barbie, "Princess and the Pop-Star" movie.</div>
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She has been making up her own songs and singing them into a homeade microphone. I'm not ready to recommend her for American Idol yet, but maybe soon :)<br />
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and "Princess Pea", as Ty likes to call our Zoey.</div>
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(because she is the smallest!)</div>
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She is our darling and we love her!<br />
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I love them.</div>
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Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-90789615299259217282012-11-05T20:46:00.001-06:002012-11-05T20:46:13.662-06:00Mr. Darcy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Siblings!</div>
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I really like having 3 brothers.</div>
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I like that they are always willing to listen and always give me something to smile about!</div>
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Joel, we love you, but even now as a grown man, you ruin family pictures on purpose :)</div>
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(I zoomed in on Joel in this picture. It was a picture of the entire family, and Joel....and now it's just Joel.)</div>
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Josh, you are old and wise.</div>
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You live in Texas and we like your wife Stephanie.</div>
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We also like that she likes you :)</div>
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Jamison,</div>
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You are always looking for opportunities to show off how amazingly good looking you are.</div>
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I am sure women everywhere are thankful. </div>
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In all seriousness. I love my brothers and I am thankful for them.</div>
<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-72613115941342880132012-11-05T13:25:00.001-06:002012-11-05T13:25:09.519-06:00Fellin' Nice?<div style="text-align: center;">
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I just read <b><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226067/How-aroma-freshly-baked-bread-makes-kinder-strangers.html">THIS</a></b> study about how the aroma of freshly baked bread can actually make people feel better and act nicer.</div>
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It came as little surprise to me. Nothing smells better than bread baking in the oven!</div>
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I have a whole board on pinterest dedicated to <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226067/How-aroma-freshly-baked-bread-makes-kinder-strangers.html"><b>BREAD</b></a>.</div>
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Theses are some of my favorites:</div>
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This <a href="http://thediva-dish.com/bread/hearty-whole-grain-basil-bread/"><b>Whole Grain Basil Bread </b></a>from The Diva Dish. </div>
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It's totally delicious with lots of butter and honey.</div>
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I have decided that muffins fall into the "bread" category as well.</div>
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My kids love mini muffins. I like to bake large batches and freeze them for breakfast and lunch snacks.</div>
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This recipe for<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-banana-peanut-butter-muffins"> <b>Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins</b></a><b> </b>looks like something the little people in my house will love. I haven't made them yet, but I did buy several bunches of bananas this morning in the hopes of making them soon.</div>
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And this<b> <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/09/11/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread/">Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread</a></b> is my favorite banana bread recipe ever.</div>
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Whenever Ty works late nights I like to bake bread for the kids and I to eat for dinner.</div>
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Last week we had a loaf of pumpkin bread and I have a big loaf of crusty bread rising for dinner tonight. Fresh baked bread is fun and turns a meal into something special.</div>
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And now it can make you and everyone around you nicer! Win-Win-Win.</div>
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Go bake some bread and get happy :)</div>
<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-23563189991516287942012-11-04T13:46:00.003-06:002012-11-04T13:46:56.479-06:00Thankful for...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Ty!</b></div>
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I am thankful for a hardworking husband who does his best to make our lives wonderfully rich and happy :)</div>
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<br />Jessica Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490808896572862358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132952583229332914.post-16411539103997482292012-11-04T11:11:00.001-06:002012-11-04T11:11:28.305-06:00Time Change Sunday<br />
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1. I am out of butter.....until tomorrow.</div>
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2. I am thankful for the extra hour today.</div>
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3. Zackary loves pancakes more than any other food. Yesterday I was browning the last of the butter for a recipe and Zack said, " I smell pancakes!" </div>
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4. I am weaning Zoey. If you have ever exclusively breastfed a baby for 11 months you know that this is not an easy thing to do! </div>
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5. I am looking forward to having my body back once this whole weaning this is done. To celebrate I went for a 5 mile run yesterday. </div>
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6. The primary program is done for the year and I am excited to sing all non-program songs for music time today.</div>
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7. Ty and I are taking the kids to Utah for the Newman Thanksgiving celebration the weekend before Thanksgiving. My original plans for the holiday fell through :(</div>
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8. We will be back in California for the actual holiday to do the whole thing again with my family. So much for getting my body back. I see lots of jogging in my future!</div>
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Enjoy the extra hour today and some early morning sunshine tomorrow!</div>
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