tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50777896540310101262024-03-12T19:53:39.163-04:00Peaceful HomeLainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.comBlogger640125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-87853035090501355452012-05-11T22:15:00.000-04:002012-05-11T22:15:40.847-04:00And here she is!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lorelei Prentice Stumpf arrived yesterday morning at 8:13 am. The delivery was uneventful, and she's been a delight for the past 36 hours. We are so thankful to God for this beautiful blessing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bryan took some time last week to try to tame the wilds that is our yard. He enlisted quite a bit of help, and the place really shaped up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And some did more goofing around than actual helping, but I think we'll keep them anyway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here’s the long-overdue, much-asked-for update on how things
are going around here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The children arrive last Monday (April 2, 2012) at around
7pm. Tuesday morning started before 6am! Fortunately, everyone is waking at a
much more acceptable (in my mind) time now!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week was a tough one for me, not because of anything
the new children were doing, but the stress and anxiety going on in my head. I
stopped sleeping and was an emotional wreck. It reminded me of bringing my
first few babies home. The overwhelming “what have I done?” feeling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once I was able to get a few nights of quality sleep, things
started looking up. Not crying over green beans was a blessing to everyone.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bringing home a 12 and 14-year-old and integrating them into
the family is not without adjustment! Bryan equated it with having foreign
exchange students with the bonus that they speak English. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a learning curve as they try to fit into the
culture of our family. We’ve been blessed with two children that are very
anxious to please. They are trying very hard to learn how we do things. Emelie
says that she’s noticed that they are even beginning to talk like Stumpfs!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Because of state law, the new children will need to be in
public school until the adoption is finalized, about six months. Trying to
enroll children this close to the end of the school year has not been a speedy
process. By the time they finally get into school (looking like next Tuesday),
they will have only about 28 days left until summer break.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ll admit that venturing into the public school system has
been one of the things that was stressing me out. Things like gym clothes,
proper school supplies, and lunch money are things I’ve never had to think
about before. God has resolved many of these issues. I should have let Him
handle things from the beginning! Shocker!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the fall, we’re looking into an on-line public charter
school to plug the gap until we can officially homeschool them.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I cannot express how much I appreciate all the prayers and
support from my family, near-to-home friends and my on-line friends. Knowing
that our family is being lifted up to the Father has gotten be through my days.
This adventure is just beginning, and in four weeks we will get to meet the
newest member of our family.</span></div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-44432275432404121002012-04-02T22:23:00.000-04:002012-04-02T22:23:19.777-04:00Our double blessing arrived today!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I posted on Facebook earlier today, a change in the placement plan resulted in the our two children coming home to us this evening! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last Friday, as Bryan and I pulled into the parking lot of a Japanese restaurant, we received a phone call telling us that the placement might need to be moved up. We were attending the state homeschool convention and suddenly we had a hard time keeping focus!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This morning we had a meeting and knew it would likely happen this week. We found out at 1 o'clock that confirmed that tonight would be the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now it's 10 p.m., exactly one month after we received a phone call asking if we would be interested in these children, and 8 of our 10 children are settled in bed. Not sure that anyone is actually sleeping yet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">On tomorrow's agenda will be getting things unpacked, trying to figure out how to handle the rest of the school year, and loving on two children that have just entered their forever home. I'm thinking that making Easter clothes might have to wait for a while!</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-70338645750691532052012-03-28T22:45:00.000-04:002012-03-28T22:45:44.230-04:00Don't I look good for carrying triplets?<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the past couple weeks, Bryan and I have been blessed to be part of an adventure that will hopefully end in the adoption of two young people that have been "children of our hearts" since last summer. Within weeks of having our ninth little one, we will be blessed to be the parents of eleven! Sounds unreal, even to us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Here's the timeline of how this has come about:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">June 2011 - We were given information on a boy and girl that might be available for adoption. For much of last summer we pictured these children becoming part of our family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Fall 2011 - Communication on the siblings dwindled to nothing. I assumed the plan had changed and they were no longer available. But we had a new pregnancy to focus on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Fast forward to March 2, 2012 - I get a call from my adoption worker saying that the case worker for these children was anxious to interview us as soon as possible. We inform her we are interested, but that we are pregnant: a scenario our home study said would impact our ability to adopt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">March 8 - During the interview, God's hand in the process and timeline becomes very apparent to all of us. When the children were asked in what type of home would they like live, the girl answered she hoped they would have a baby. The interview went fabulously and the review team voted unanimously to match us with the children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">March 14 - The case workers told the children about us and showed them our scrapbook. The girl said, "I would be blessed to be part of this family."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">March 16 - We met them in person for the first time. I can't remember ever being so nervous. It went great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">March 18 - We introduced them to the whole family at a park. We started counting to ten when counting noses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">March 24 - The children were able to spend the day here at the farm and see our house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Moving forward, we'll have more visits during their Spring Break and on weekends. Shortly after they wrap up their school year at the end of May, they'll be joining our family forever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's only been a couple weeks, but we feel these children have been in our lives forever! I guess God knew that all along!</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-90125327303628352672012-03-26T12:12:00.000-04:002012-03-26T12:12:26.720-04:00Menu Plan Monday - March 26, 2012<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We're enjoying a cozy jammie morning after a busy weekend. I love homeschooling!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We received our official delivery date this past week. <span style="background-color: #f6b26b;">Baby Stumpf will be born around 8am on May 10th</span>. Bryan really won that round with the doctor who was looking at 1-3 weeks before that date. He has an important meeting on May 7th, so he convinced the doctor to delay it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Would I be out of line to insist on supreme pampering at the end for having to carry this child a week or so longer? Actually, Bryan treats me like a queen much of the time, so I think I'll be fine (huge, but fine!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Mock Math Tournament, Bryan night meeting, Horse Judging)</em> - Waffles, Fruit Syrup, Sausage</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA</em>) - Corn Dogs, Chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>Boy Dr. Appointments</em>, <em>Karate</em>) - Black Beans & Smoked Sausage over Rice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> (<em>Homeschool Convention!</em>) - </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-soup-weather-2-favorite-recipes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stumpf Chili</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, Cornbread</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> (<em>Homeschool Convention!</em>) <em>-</em> Hamburgers, Potato Wedges</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">We've got a busy week and weekend coming up. Par for the course for this time of year!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Monday</u></strong> <em>(Bryan Night Meeting)</em> <em>-</em> <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/menu-plan-monday-january-9-2012.html" target="_blank">Black Bean Quesadillas</a>, Skillet Corn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Mom's Meeting, Horse Judging)</em> - </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/08/menu-plan-monday-august-8-2011.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hashbrown</span></a> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/08/menu-plan-monday-august-8-2011.html" target="_blank">Casserole</a>, Peach Cobbler</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA</em>) - Chicken Nuggets, Popcorn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>Karate</em>) - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2012/02/menu-plan-monday-february-27-2012.html" target="_blank">Tomato Soup</a>, Grilled Cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/recipes-wrap-it-up.html" target="_blank">Greek Ham Wraps</a>, <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Micro-Roasted-Potatoes" target="_blank">Micro-Roasted Potatoes</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> (<em>Awana Grand Prix, Horse Judging Contest, 4-H Aerospace</em>) <em>-</em> <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Grilled-Pizza-Sandwiches" target="_blank">Grilled Pizza Sandwiches</a>, Salad</span><br />
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</div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-19424325674180732032012-03-06T19:36:00.000-05:002012-03-06T19:36:15.557-05:00Recipe - Microwave Fruit Syrup<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight we enjoyed one of the children's favorite dinners - Brinner! Breakfast for dinner. A couple of my dinner chefs pick it every time it's their turn to cook. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a special treat, we enjoy making fruit syrup for our pancakes and waffles. (Be sure to try the <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2007/11/wonderful-pancake-mix-recipe.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pancake Mix</a>. Double the oil amount for waffles.) This fruit syrup can also be used as jam if you refrigerate it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.5 Cups fresh or frozen fruit (strawberry is our favorite)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix fruit and sugar together in a microwave safe container (at least 6-cup capacity). Microwave on High for 6 minutes, stirring half-way through. Mash fruit to desired consistency (I love using the <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/07/favorite-kitchen-gizmos.html" target="_blank">Pampered Chef Twist & Chop</a> for this!). Enjoy it warm.</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-35353827040735446782012-02-28T21:29:00.002-05:002012-02-28T21:29:19.141-05:00"Are You Done?"<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's the question we've been fielding since the birth of our second child over 14 years ago. After all, we had a girl and a boy. "A girl for me, a boy for you. Thank goodness we're through!" And when we got married we certainly didn't plan on having enough children to field a baseball team!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But along the way, God showed us his truths. The first command God gave to man was to “Be fruitful and increase in number..." (Genesis 1:28) This command was never rescended. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Children are a blessing from Him. "Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." (Psalm 127:3). If God handed me the reward of a bag of money, I wouldn't turn that down. Why should I turn away the reward of precious babies if He blesses me with them? Especially when people I love are crying out to God for children but their arms remain empty?</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So when Bryan and I felt convicted to let God plan our family, it was "all oars in." Kind of like marriage: for better or worse. The conviction wasn't removed when finances were a concern, when we were tired, when overwhelmed, when people start looking at us like we're nuts, when we started being asked if we were trying to keep us with the Duggars. (For the record, we had six children before we'd ever heard of the Duggars. And, no, we don't know them. There is no "large family cult" despite the desire of some members of the press to portray it otherwise.)</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And the conviction hasn't been removed even though I'm a "mature" mama looking at a 9th c-section in a couple months. Going into every delivery, I asked my doctor to evaluate the health of my insides and whether it looked like it could handle another pregnancy. </span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Babies #3 through #6 were all delivered by a wonderful Christian who was also a father of 7. Every time he gave me a thumbs-up. After he retired, I had to find a new OB. I have no doubt that my new doctor would have recommended a tubal during delivery #7, but, as God would have it, I was at a Catholic hospital where it was against their policy to do so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I found a new doctor for Baby #8 and now #9. I love this wonderful Christian practice so much that I drive an hour for my appointments. After he delivered #8, he was amazed at how good the insides looked. We'll have to see what #9 holds. </span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm not looking to put my health in danger, but I refuse to let fear alone be the reason to turn from what we feel God has called us to. If it doesn't look like I could safely carry another baby, we will take the appropriate steps. But if everything looks good, let it be a testimony to the fact that nothing is impossible with God!</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-3716041224164494932012-02-27T23:59:00.002-05:002012-03-12T21:29:37.511-04:00Menu Plan Monday - February 27, 2012<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I've been choosing sleep over blogging lately. Sorry about that. Hopefully once the baby's born, I'll be able to blog while nursing. There are posts in my head, just a lack of energy to get them out right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meghan made our favorite tomato soup for dinner the other night (Heidi calls it orange soup). I posted the recipe a couple years ago, but it's worth repeating. It's a staple around here for lunch and dinner when paired with grilled cheese sandwiches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Monday</u></strong> <em>(Bryan Night Meeting)</em> <em>-</em> Chinese Salad, <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/08/menu-plan-monday-august-15-2011.html" target="_blank">Fried Rice</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Math Practice, Horse Judging)</em> - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2010/02/recipes-wrap-it-up.html" target="_blank">Turkey Ranch Wraps</a>, Jello, Potato Wedges</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA</em>) - Hot Dogs, Popcorn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>Karate</em>) - Black Beans, Cheese, Chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> <em>-</em> Stroganoff Meatballs, Noodles, Peas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It might not be easy to see all the creepy-crawly ants, but trust me, they're there! Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am terrified of anything with more than four legs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is part of Heidi's <a href="http://www.mfwbooks.com/products/M50/20/0/0/1" target="_blank">My Father's World Kindergarten program</a> for her unit on "I - Insect." What I won't do for my children's education!</span></div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-81926196278462750732012-02-18T20:52:00.001-05:002012-02-18T20:52:13.694-05:00And Let the Sewing Begin<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today the oldest 3 girls and I went on a shopping trip to the fabric store to buy the materials for their Resurrection Sunday outfits. Last year we went with a tie-die/Hawaiian theme (see banner photo). This year the girls chose....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's much easier than the dresses I gave birth to last year! Only one small pattern piece! I making longer sleeves and including a sash. Click <a href="http://youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/jewels-stripwork-peasant-dress.htm?cxaaffrefcodea=1039338066" target="_blank">here</a> for more info on the pattern. I had Heidi's cut out before dinner and am hoping to have made progress made before bed tonight.</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-87300955806496506332012-02-13T23:30:00.000-05:002012-02-13T23:30:30.107-05:00Menu Plan Monday - February 13, 2012<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just got back from an OB check-up. We actually talked about delivery dates! Looks like 11 or 12 weeks from now - crazy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Making dinner together is something that all my children look forward to. It's the one evening job that is always tackled enthusiastically. I let the child playing dinner chef pick their meal from our grid of meals I've planned for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Some of my chefs are getting very proficient. Even when they can get dinner done on their own, I still hang around the kitchen. I like to use the fellowship time to also tidy the counters or straighten a drawer while being near if needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This week my children will be cooking:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Monday</u></strong> <em>-</em> <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/12/menu-plan-monday-december-12-2011.html" target="_blank">Bean Burritos</a>, Homemade Tortillas, Salad</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Math Practice, Horse Judging)</em> - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/recipe-puffy-pancake.html" target="_blank">Puffy Pancake</a>, Sausage</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA</em>) - Mac 'N Cheese, Frozen Pizza</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>4-H Rabbit,</em> <em>Karate, Mom's Meeting</em>) - Hamburgers & Fries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tacos, Skillet Corn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> <em>-</em> Broccoli Cheese Soup, Bread Bowls</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Actually, it turned out to be a time to great to go. The crowds were so light, we rocked through Aldi and Walmart in two hours. Home and unloaded in 3. And we're done until April!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the first time in 16 years, we didn't need to buy diapers. Hunter has done amazing with potty training. It was like he was just waiting for me to give him the chance to be a big guy. Of course, diapers go back in the cart next shopping trip - newborn ones!</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-11695880570229617182012-02-08T22:18:00.002-05:002012-02-08T22:18:47.674-05:00So this is pretty cool...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A couple weeks ago I was approached to have one of my past posts included in a soon-to-be-released ebook, <em>That Works for Me: Tried and True Tips from Works for Me Wednesday.</em> It will be full of tips from the popular blog carnaval, Works for Me Wednesday. <em>That Works for Me</em> will be organized, categorized, and highly useful with hot links to 1,001 of the best tips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll post more information when the book is released this spring. In addition, a portion of all proceeds will be used to bless </span><a href="http://www.mercyhousekenya.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mercy House</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-80034252857793369192012-02-05T21:21:00.001-05:002012-02-05T21:21:25.137-05:00The Three C's - A Belated New Year's Resolution<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Actually this was a New School Year's Resolution. I just haven't gotten around to blogging about it. Anyway....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do hereby resolve to aspire to uphold the Three "C's" of parenting:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>1. Calm</strong> - Ohhh, this is a toughie for me. But I can't expect the kiddos to keep their cool if I'm losing mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Consistent</strong> - Say what I mean and mean what I say. Why is this harder with #8 than with any of the others?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>3. Caring</strong> - My children need to know that no matter what, I care deeply about them. This is easier to convey if I can remember #1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I made this pledge months ago, how am I doing in achieving these goals? Well, some days are better than others, and God is still continuing a good work in me. :-)</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-75383261443125441332012-01-30T22:46:00.000-05:002012-01-30T22:46:36.081-05:00Menu Plan Monday - January 30, 2012<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wow, January is about done! And yet we're enjoying Spring-like temps. To be able to send the children outside to play without umpteen layers of clothes is a beautiful thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We're less than two weeks away from our once-every-9-weeks-or-so grocery trip. My pantry is really showing it. So our some of our meals. While I love having supplies for 2 months of meals at my disposal, my tendency to substitute here and there results in some interesting dinnertime bedfellows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight, as Ted was cooking up dinner, it was "Well, here's a can of sliced pineapple. Don't know why I bought that. Let's have it as a side dish!"</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Assuming I haven't used the ingredients for something else, this week we will be enjoying:</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Monday</u></strong> <em>-</em> <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/wfmw-best-homemade-pizza-dough.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pizza</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u></u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Math Practice, Horse Judging)</em> - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/p/favorite-recipes.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Pancakes</a>, Eggs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA</em>) - Frozen Burritos, Corn Casserole</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>Karate</em>) - <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/p/favorite-recipes.html" target="_blank">Franks & Beans</a>, Ho Cakes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dinner at Friends'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> <em>-</em> <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Tamale-Pie-2" target="_blank">Tamale Pie</a>, fresh fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Breakfast menu is </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/breakfast-challenge.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">; lunch menu is </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/lunch-challenge.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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</div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-24714279958928228832012-01-29T22:18:00.002-05:002012-01-29T22:18:30.048-05:00An ode to carrots<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was recently gifted with a large bag of baby carrots that had been frozen (thank you, Kristie!). As soon as I saw the bag, I knew exactly how those orange babies would end up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm not a huge fan of cooked carrots, so that option's out. Since these were fresh carrots that were then frozen, they cannot be thawed and eaten "raw." They're soft and turn gray - yummy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">About once or twice a week I steam about 4 cups of the carrots until soft. Then I puree them until smooth, adding a bit of the steaming water to make a smooth puree. This makes about 2 cups of puree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Then when I cook throughout the week, I slip in a cup of carrot puree. It's easy to hide the carrots like spaghetti sauce, hamburgers, BBQ sauce, and even sweet potato casserole.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Why go to this trouble (besides waste not, want not)?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrots are loaded with beta carotene. Carrots are very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are also a good source of thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, folate and manganese, and a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrots are also good at fighting inflammation in the body because they contain antioxidents and fiber. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The amount of B vitamins present in carrots are especially good at regulating the body's circulation that the heart and lungs have nutrients available to do their job efficiently. Additionally, carrots also help lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Raw is almost always the best option but, when looking at veggies, think outside the side dish, especially if you have picky eaters. What they don't know about can help them!</span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-83471049595457873942012-01-25T16:00:00.000-05:002012-01-29T22:18:52.244-05:00Cooking Substitution Tips<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm pretty good at keeping a well stocked fridge and pantry, but there are times when I run out of a staple or two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are a couple that have saved my bacon more than once. They also have the added benefit of being lower in fat than the original ingredients. If you don't keep dry milk in the pantry, I encourage you to pick up a box at the grocery. Not only for the recipes below, but also for <a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2007/11/wonderful-pancake-mix-recipe.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pancake Mix</a> and Chai Tea Mix <em>(I couldn't find this recipe posted. I'll remedy that!)</em> - essentials around here!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Sour Cream Substitute</strong></span> (for 1 Cup sour cream for use in a casserole or soup - not to top a baked potato!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 C Evaporated Milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Tblspn White Vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix together and let sit in the fridge for as long as you can (hours not days). It will appear thick and curdled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Evaporated Milk</span></strong> (for 12 oz can)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1-1/3 C Milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 C Dry Milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix together until smooth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sweetened Condensed Milk</span></strong> (for a 14oz. can)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 C. Dry Milk<br />2/3 C Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 C Very Hot Water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 Tbsp. Melted Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In blender, combine instant dry milk, sugar, hot water and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. </span>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-29106269636705065532012-01-24T17:00:00.000-05:002012-01-24T17:00:01.535-05:00Happy Birthday, Heidi!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our little Adelaide Kathleen turned one whole hand this past Sunday. How is that possible?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the youngest Stumpf girl, she regularly plays the part of half-imp, half-dictator. She's so charming that the other children don't really mind being bossed around (most of the time!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grandma Nan surprised Heidi and Brigitta by taking them to Disney on Ice on Saturday. Thanks to a tip from <a href="http://doodlebeanadventures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jamers</a>, I busted out their princess dresses and enough hair glitter to clog our septic system.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After church on Sunday, we had lunch at "Little Red Robin Hood" a.k.a. Red Robin. It's a favorite birthday destination because the birthday girl gets an ice cream sundae and no one makes her share (but she usually does!). The we came home for presents and cake.</span><br />
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Heidi had picked a "Tangled" sheet cake from Walmart. (Gasp - a store bought cake!) Bryan was happy to take a break from his usual cake artistry. But Meghan really wanted to make some creative cupcakes. Heidi chose monsters!? The one without 3D eyeballs is for Ted and his braces. I think Meg got some of her Daddy's talent!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2l2aSluWw2WIzxtcC7sjv0flCpH5tRnheWlXgrDExl8GOXikMR5iGPpKgK99KcWu6tcfI3n-yUU9F2YWP_WrdOkk_CEv0lC0T_ogDZ6ANOTxvRtXXsGnW0iEFraUlCVXnx2ccPd77aQl/s288/IMG_20120122_163538.jpg" width="288" /></span></div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-58400707212226328372012-01-23T22:29:00.000-05:002012-01-29T22:19:38.347-05:00Menu Plan Monday - January 23, 2012<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What a great weekend of scrapbooking with friends and then celebrating my "baby girl's" 5th birthday! I'll post more on that, but before she went to be, she proclaimed it "the best birthday EVER!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've got a busy week going on, but that's the morn for this time of year. So long as the roads stay snow & ice free, I'm a happy girl. I'm posting the recipe for our Snickerdoodle Granola below since I was reminded yesterday that I've been remiss getting it to the favorite recipes page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bryan eats a cup of dry granola everyday on his way to work. We have it here for breakfast several times a week. My latest nighttime snack is to put some in a bowl, pour milk on, and microwave for a minute and a half. Yummy, warm, and comforting!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Snickerdoodle Granola</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12 C Oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 C Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 C Oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 C Butter, Melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tea. Cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tea. Vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tea. Cream of Tartar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tea. Salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix all together and spread into 2-3 pans. Bake at 350 for 18 minutes. Cool in pans while trying to keep little fingers from snitching it. Store in baggies or tubs. Can be frozen for longer storage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week we will be enjoying:</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Monday</u></strong> <em>-</em> We actually had enough leftovers for a dinner buffet - unheard of!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Tuesday</u> </strong><em>(Horse Judging)</em> - Waffles with fruit syrup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Wednesday</u></strong> (<em>AWANA, 4-H Council Mtg</em>) - Corn Dogs, Chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Thursday</u></strong> (<em>Dentist Day</em>, <em>Karate, 4-H Rabbit Mtg</em>) - Korean BBQ Beef, Ramen, R</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ice, Peas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Friday</u></strong> - </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_402397255">Sausage</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-january-3-2011.html" target="_blank"> Stroganoff Soup</a>, Fresh Veggies</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong>Saturday</strong></u> <em>-</em> Hamburgers, Fries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Breakfast menu is </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/breakfast-challenge.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">; lunch menu is </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/lunch-challenge.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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</div>Lainiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13490040654063724411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5077789654031010126.post-53111419317771153182012-01-20T16:30:00.000-05:002012-01-20T16:30:00.606-05:00Quick Scrapbook Layouts<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I get to spend tomorrow afternoon and evening scrapbooking. Happy dance! I'm trying to get all caught up before bambino arrives in May and all crafting grinds to a halt for several months. I admit that, for me, the feeling of being on top of things is as enjoyable as the process of creating the pages. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've managed to keep relatively current in my books by </span><a href="http://stumpffamily.blogspot.com/2011/06/tuesday-tip-scrapbooking-tips.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">using 8 x 10 photo collages</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to reduce the number of layouts I need to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A similar concept was being touted in the latest <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=ct-rd-click&id=1349193&tp=w&ip=207.250.158.205&pd=false&b=1&f=0&hst=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archiversonline.com%2F&frm=http%3A%2F%2Fdsclick.infospace.com%2FClickHandler.ashx%3Fru%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.archiversonline.com%252f%26ld%3D20120120%26ap%3D1%26app%3D1%26c%3Dprodegemeta3.swagbucks%26s%3Dprodegemeta3%26coi%3D239137%26cop%3Dmain-title%26ep%3D1%26euip%3D207.250.158.205%26npp%3D1%26p%3D0%26pp%3D0%26pvaid%3Da25970e3078943608ece8cf4a6ac4b66%26hash%3D72EB20B63D45DFAB5C3BDBCF1D19FAC3&ncc=0" target="_blank">Archiver's</a> newsletter. Now they're promoting the use of their pocket pages (cool, but can get pricey). The same result can be achieved by using a piece of cardstock as your base. The bottom line is to fill your pages with more photos than bling since it's the memories that you're trying to get out of the shoeboxes (or off the SD card).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Below are some of the <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=ct-rd-click&id=1349193&tp=w&ip=207.250.158.205&pd=false&b=1&f=0&hst=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archiversonline.com%2F&frm=http%3A%2F%2Fdsclick.infospace.com%2FClickHandler.ashx%3Fru%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.archiversonline.com%252f%26ld%3D20120120%26ap%3D1%26app%3D1%26c%3Dprodegemeta3.swagbucks%26s%3Dprodegemeta3%26coi%3D239137%26cop%3Dmain-title%26ep%3D1%26euip%3D207.250.158.205%26npp%3D1%26p%3D0%26pp%3D0%26pvaid%3Da25970e3078943608ece8cf4a6ac4b66%26hash%3D72EB20B63D45DFAB5C3BDBCF1D19FAC3&ncc=0" target="_blank">Archiver's</a> examples. I do really like the clean lines of these pages. (There's that need for order and structure again!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This video has been showing up all over my Facebook page, but in case you missed it, it's quite the giggle. When he got to #1, I looked around at all the children watching and everyone (including me!) were in their jammies! And this was at lunchtime!</span><br />
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