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Inside FHR: House Hunting and Josephine Update

1.28.13

Dallan and I recently put an offer in on an older house here in Mesa. Now we are going back and forth with the seller on the results of the inspection – we’re hoping they will make a few fixes or come down in price a little bit. In the meantime, our minds keep on wandering. We’re planning out the details of our renovation (i.e. cabinet selections, flooring, drywall…), and anxiously waiting to get contractors in there so they can start giving us bids. Maybe someday the dreams in our heads will become a reality.

Instead of daydreaming about the possibility of things to come, I’m trying to fill my spare time with Josephine. She’s growing up quickly (I think I failed to mention that she recently turned 1). Now, she’s walking here and there, talking here and there, giggling, kissing, dancing, and jumping. At least, she thinks she’s jumping – her feet don’t really get off the ground.

Being a mom is wonderful.

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by camberley

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January 28, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Liz T - The two footed jump is the best. My little guy still does it, at the ripe old age of 20 months. He gets his arms going too. Such a fun age as they get to explore and have both hands free for discovery and cargo. More pictures …

DIY: Puffy Heart Kids Craft

1.23.13

Valentine’s Day used to be the most exciting day of the year back in Elementary school. We passed out cards, received candy and even managed to get out of doing school work. As a person grows older though, it takes on a different meaning. Couples take a special day to recognize their love for each other, and single people go home and hate their lives…. but they don’t have to! If this is you, why don’t we take a small step backward, remember what it was like to be a kid on Valentine’s Day, and make a fun little craft.  This adorable puffy heart craft is simple and entertaining to do with kids. You can hang them in your house or give them out to friends. Click below for the step-by-step instructions.

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by debbie

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January 31, 2011 - 7:22 pm

Jan @TWOwomenANDaHOE - A great craft!

May all your gardens grow!

Recipe: Valentine Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

1.21.13

I’ve gotten into that nasty baking rut again and have found myself only trying out a new recipe every two weeks or so – is there a way to buy more time in a day?  With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I decided it was the perfect excuse to bake some Valentine themed cookies. Instead of making my favorite sugar cookie recipe (which I tend to make for Valentine’s Day and Easter), I decided to switch things up and make Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies. Follow the “Read More” jump for a list of ingredients and directions.

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DIY: Valentine Heartbreaker Cards

1.17.13

 

As Josephine grows bigger, our house grows smaller. That, or maybe Dallan and I have too many hobbies (i.e. Drums, piano, fish tank, craft room/office…). So, we’ve decided it’s time for us to pack up and move. Our recent house hunting adventures have taken twists and turns. Currently we have an offer in on a house, but it still needs to pass the home inspection (fingers crossed). If all goes as planned, we’ll be renovating an older home and moving in this spring. I’ll keep you posted.

Between house hunting and work, I found time to pull together a little Valentine’s card craft and download. Earlier this week, I came across a creative idea that I just had to copy for myself. To make these little “Heartbreaker” cards,  just print up my downloadable hearts sayings download (link below), cut them up, staple them and shove some candy inside. You can hand these out at parties or make some with your kids to hand out at school. To get the candy out, your Valentine will just need to go breakin’ your heart. View full post »

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by camberley

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January 18, 2013 - 10:37 am

Diane Goodman - WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I HAD LITTLE KIDS…oh yeah, you weren’t born yet…but I do remember some great stuff your mom shared in RS & Primary…MAN I LOVE BLOGGING, FB, INSTAGRAM, PINTREST, ETC…THANKS!!!

January 18, 2013 - 12:57 pm

Liz T - Such a great idea! And not so hard to do. Congrats on movin’ on up!