tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46012415385429208642024-03-13T08:05:56.606-07:00the yellow peppera blog about food, friends, and fotos!Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-62999999623312358382012-12-10T07:08:00.000-08:002012-12-10T07:09:12.850-08:00Shop Eleanor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am very excited to announce that I have now opened up an Etsy shop called '<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopeleanor" target="_blank">Shop Eleanor</a>'! I now have a place to display and sell my creative projects. Currently I have the cutest little Candy Drop button earrings for sale. They make the perfect little stocking stuffer for any special lady! I have a variety of beautiful fabrics, some of which are vintage. Please stop on by and take a look...and maybe pick up a few gifts for the holidays!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few of my favorite earrings! View more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopeleanor" target="_blank">here</a>!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-69463099239405386662012-09-10T15:01:00.001-07:002012-09-10T15:01:54.554-07:00Selah HarborLast month I had the pleasure to meet my new niece, Selah Harbor. She was born on my husbands birthday too! A special day in August was made even more special. <br />
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Earlier in the year TJ and I were given the opportunity to live and work in Hilton Head, SC for the summer doing portrait photography. (I will post more on this over the next few weeks) One of the biggest things I was going to miss out on was the birth of my first niece! I made sure that I was kept in the loop as soon as any action happened. When Selah decided to make her appearance, I immediately began putting together a plan to drive back home and capture her first few days before she changed too much. TJ was unable to come due to our work commitments, but I was able to snag a few days away. <br />
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Needless to say, I was smitten once I met this little girl that was now a part of our family. I like to brag that she is the only other girl with true Woodfin blood in our little family (so far that is!). Anyway, she is a beauty and her parents (my brother and sister in-law) are beyond in love! <br />
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Earlier in the pregnancy, I had told them I would take newborn photos. It was so much fun! My mom came over to their house with me and we all just sat around ooooing and ahhhing and saying how cute she was. <br />
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Last week we moved back home. It was so joyous to come back and hold that 4 week old in my arms and marvel at how much she had changed already. I was so glad I had the privilege of photographing my beautiful niece. <br />
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She is now 5 weeks old and becoming so much more social. Just the other day she had her first ladies coffee outting at "Aunt Bekah's". :-) Since before she was a glimmer in her parents eyes, all of us ladies have been getting coffee weekly. It has been such a great time of friendship and sisterhood. Since then, there have been 2 beautiful babies added to the group. Meet my friends and sisters, Alisha (due next March with my other niece or nephew), Beka (and her little guy Laef), Me holding Selah, & Mallory (Selah's beautiful Mama).<br />
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Ok, Ok, Ok. I know you are just reading through all my mumbo jumbo in order to get to Selah's newborn photos! Without further adieu, let me introduce to you, Selah Harbor Woodfin.<br />
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And lastly, the first Woodfin Family photo. :-)</div>
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I love you, Selah Harbor!</div>
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The past 2 days I have filled my days with grocery shopping and couponing. Finding the best deal is my goal. I don't typicaly chart out my deals and savings, but I thought I would this week since I'm so excited about what I found. Thanks to some amazing blogs that point me in the right direction, <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/" target="_blank">Money Saving Mom</a> & <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/" target="_blank">Southern Savers</a>, I have been able to print store coupons and manufacture coupons that save me lots of money.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So this was yesterday's shopping trip. I'm gonna break it down for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOlHQObloIU/T5A544idR9I/AAAAAAAACRY/mSO1LGCmVO8/s1600/GoodDeals-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uOlHQObloIU/T5A544idR9I/AAAAAAAACRY/mSO1LGCmVO8/s640/GoodDeals-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Morningstar Spicy Black Bean Burger, on sale for $3.69</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Used <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/about/couponscom/" target="_blank">$1/2 printed coupon</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>$3.19 each</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After checking out, a coupon printed out at the register. On my next purchase, if I buy 4 boxes of black bean burgers, I can get $3 towards ANY Food Lion purchase. So, next time I will use two $1/2 coupons, and get back a coupon for $3. This will bring the black bean burgers from $3.19 a box to $2.44. Not bad considering its something we eat a lot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Aldi</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have an Aldi near you, I would highly suggest it. I buy most of my fruits and vegetables there. Although I try to buy organic, it's not always possible due to the price. Buying at Aldi gets you great quality fruits and veggies for a whole lot cheaper. I also like to buy my tortilla chips and certain cereals there as well. They do not take coupons, but their prices are good enough that it doesn't matter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Half & Half, $1.79</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Multi Color Peppers (3 pack), $1.39 (This is the BEST deal around right now)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dried Cranberries, $1.39</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kiwi (5 pack), $1.49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tortilla Chips, $1.19</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Strawberries, $1.89 (last week I bought these for .99 each)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Deli Sliced Cheese, $1.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Diced Tomatoes, .59</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paid $10.33</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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</div>Last night I was on a cleaning high. I scrubbed our kitchen sink, washed dishes, organized cupboards, vacuumed the living room, etc, etc, etc. After all that I decided I would have a cup of coffee (the yummy Vanilla flavored Starbucks coffee I got at Harris Teeter). This was a bad idea as it was 8:00pm. Needless to say I was wide awake in bed. So, I started browsing the coupon sites on my phone and saw all these amazing Target deals. I was so awake and literally got so excited that I got up at 1:00am to print the coupons. LoL. I don't think I can drink coffee in the evening anymore. It was around 2:30am before I finally started to get sleepy. Oye! BUT, I had my Target trip planned out for today.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Today's Target trip</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGWzEUO6svY/T5A56VkbFjI/AAAAAAAACRg/O1fIY9NXAis/s1600/GoodDeals-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGWzEUO6svY/T5A56VkbFjI/AAAAAAAACRg/O1fIY9NXAis/s640/GoodDeals-2.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="588" /></a><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Target</span></b><br />
What's great about Target is that you can use both a manufacturer coupon AND a store coupon on the same item.<br />
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Purina Beneful Dog Food, on sale for $24.99 (For our monster puppy)<br />
Used <a href="http://coupons.target.com/" target="_blank">printed $2.00 Target coupon</a><br />
<b>$22.99</b><br />
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2 Purina Beneful Baked Delights dog treats, $3.89/box<br />
Used <a href="http://coupons.target.com/" target="_blank">printed .75 Target coupon</a><br />
Used B1G1 free coupon from Sunday insert<br />
<b>$1.57/box</b><br />
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2 boxes of Magnum Ice Cream Bars, on sale for $3.25<br />
Used two <a href="http://see.walmart.com/magnum/?cid=womp.257.721" target="_blank">printed $1.50 manufacturer coupons</a><br />
<a href="http://coupons.target.com/" target="_blank">Used printed $2/2 Target coupon</a><br />
<b>.75/box</b><br />
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2 Mossimo Tank Tops, on sale for $6 each<br />
<a href="http://coupons.target.com/" target="_blank">Used printed $3 Target coupon</a><br />
<b>$3 each</b><br />
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<u>Merona Tank Top, on sale for $6</u><br />
<a href="http://coupons.target.com/" target="_blank">Used printed $3 Target coupon</a><br />
<b>$3</b><br />
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4 NUK/Gerber Baby items<br />
2 items for $2.69<br />
2 items for $3.00<br />
Used two <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NukUSA?sk=app_235839676500432" target="_blank">printed B1G1 Free coupons</a><br />
<b>$1.50 each</b><br />
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Paid $39.61<br />
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I hope this post helped you find some good websites and tips for saving money. I would love to start doing more posts like this and letting you all know the great coupon you can find online. I enjoy being pointed in the right direction as well. <a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/" target="_blank">Money Saving Mom</a> & <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/" target="_blank">Southern Savers</a> are where I find all my information. They also have lots of other links you can check out from other people who love to save money. It's just a matter of taking the time to look.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-13046683107288432112012-04-12T17:13:00.000-07:002012-04-12T17:13:08.725-07:00Easter Sunday: Part 1The reason I have Easter Sunday in 2 parts is because it was a full day! First we began the day at church where TJ played guitar for both services. It was awesome! I took a good bit of photos during the second service as well. I will be posting them in the "part 2" of Easter Sunday. ha!<br />
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Part 1 consists of fun family shots taken at my parents house later on in the day. It has become a lot harder to arrange all of our schedules and get together as a family. So, it's always so much fun when it actually happens! Aside from the "Woodfin" clan, we also had my new sister Leah, and Alisha's dad, Robin. Alisha's mom was visiting her sister, so we didn't get blessed with her presence this time. One thing that I LOVE about siblings marrying into other families is that I too have adopted them as my family as well. The Brinkley's (Alisha's family) have been a part of our lives for about 15 years and it's been an amazing journey to see our families become one. <br />
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For lunch we had a wonderful smorgasbord of yummy foods that each of us made. There was ham, my wonderful mac n cheese, fruit, salad, baked beans, and i know something else is missing. It was all so delicious. To top to all off, Mom and Leah both made desserts! Leah made a WONDERFUL apple cobbler and my Mom made some really good angel food cupcakes with a mocha frosting. Mmmmm!! One of the best parts was sitting out on their deck, soaking in the warm sun, and laughing together. We managed to get some fun family photos as well. Most of the time we only get a good (or decent) shot at Thanksgiving or Christmas. I think they turned out really great.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then some funny ones! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cHUYRLzjL68/T4dt2vHiTYI/AAAAAAAACMY/KHAhM5bIe00/s1600/EasterSunday-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cHUYRLzjL68/T4dt2vHiTYI/AAAAAAAACMY/KHAhM5bIe00/s640/EasterSunday-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MboXvyn3JjM/T4dt8KxiWrI/AAAAAAAACMo/iasDl2wTEQw/s1600/EasterSunday-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MboXvyn3JjM/T4dt8KxiWrI/AAAAAAAACMo/iasDl2wTEQw/s640/EasterSunday-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fTVlemCbyzo/T4duH_Y1aRI/AAAAAAAACMw/KB30ktkijBI/s1600/EasterSunday-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fTVlemCbyzo/T4duH_Y1aRI/AAAAAAAACMw/KB30ktkijBI/s640/EasterSunday-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pT45QpNSHVk/T4dtm7wwTaI/AAAAAAAACLo/GOymtu6URBQ/s1600/EasterSunday-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pT45QpNSHVk/T4dtm7wwTaI/AAAAAAAACLo/GOymtu6URBQ/s640/EasterSunday-12.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zt8i1fHGaAg/T4dtrNfSwQI/AAAAAAAACL4/0ZQ3tyMlaH8/s1600/EasterSunday-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zt8i1fHGaAg/T4dtrNfSwQI/AAAAAAAACL4/0ZQ3tyMlaH8/s640/EasterSunday-17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to meet Miss Selah Harbor in August!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76Ke0e7CYZY/T4dtg580uQI/AAAAAAAACLY/gMGf5_tuH4A/s1600/EasterSunday-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-76Ke0e7CYZY/T4dtg580uQI/AAAAAAAACLY/gMGf5_tuH4A/s640/EasterSunday-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doesn't Mallory look great?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CP69AZW0V9c/T4dtjrF9jaI/AAAAAAAACLg/n5w6pciWLZc/s1600/EasterSunday-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CP69AZW0V9c/T4dtjrF9jaI/AAAAAAAACLg/n5w6pciWLZc/s640/EasterSunday-10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DdYYKWPe-rU/T4dtwJngvNI/AAAAAAAACMI/HAgweQ4vU5g/s1600/EasterSunday-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DdYYKWPe-rU/T4dtwJngvNI/AAAAAAAACMI/HAgweQ4vU5g/s640/EasterSunday-20.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got a new dress! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzpm6v5BoDA/T4dtz3n2n8I/AAAAAAAACMQ/71ZG3ndT-bo/s1600/EasterSunday-22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzpm6v5BoDA/T4dtz3n2n8I/AAAAAAAACMQ/71ZG3ndT-bo/s640/EasterSunday-22.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-69073378492396027192012-04-07T14:39:00.000-07:002012-04-07T14:39:12.849-07:00Garden GirlI was so excited to see that our cilantro plants from last year reseeded and sprouted new cilantro plants. They actually grew throughout the winter months and got HUGE. Today I finally went outside, pruned it back, and harvested a TON of cilantro. My Easter gift to friends and family will be cilantro. Ha! I also cut some lavender to decorate our counters in the house. The purple blooms are so beautiful right now!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">DIY Water Can</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently I saw a great thing on Pinterest (I know, hard to believe. lol). It was a recycled watering can from a milk jug. Well, I decided to try it using a Polar Seltzer water bottle. I figured this size would be perfect to water my flowers on the front porch. I nailed quite a few hold into the bottle top and voila!, a watering bottle. What makes it even better is that we use rain water to water our plants! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UyRHJsKdgz0/T4CwFMB80nI/AAAAAAAACHM/iemRG1QpAZo/s1600/photo+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UyRHJsKdgz0/T4CwFMB80nI/AAAAAAAACHM/iemRG1QpAZo/s640/photo+4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i748kE_cGKE/T4CxLgMZ8xI/AAAAAAAACH0/F3BHprmi0xs/s1600/photo+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i748kE_cGKE/T4CxLgMZ8xI/AAAAAAAACH0/F3BHprmi0xs/s640/photo+9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So cool, huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-67503069922902513072012-04-07T12:07:00.001-07:002012-04-07T15:27:10.474-07:00Strawberry Milkshakes and CampingFor a couple months now, I have talked about wanting to set up a tent in the living room, watch movies, and eat snacks. Yesterday, when I got home from errands, I noticed that TJ had the tent all set up. I got so excited. I already planned on surprising TJ with homemade strawberry milkshakes too. This weekend is actually one of our last "free" weekend before we dive into a busy Spring/Summer. So, staying in and watching movies in a tent, with milkshakes & popcorn, was the perfect way to spend our Friday night. <br />
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First off, let me tell you how I made these yummy fresh strawberry milkshakes (not that it's super complicated, ha!) I found the recipe from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fresh-strawberry-milkshakes-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Emeril Lagasse on foodnetwork.com</a>. I didn't use the exact measurements that Emeril used, but rather just eyeballed the measurements.<br />
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<ul><li>Slice strawberries and add sugar and vanilla extract to a bowl and let sit for at least 20 minutes. This gets the strawberries nice and flavorful. I cut up about half a carton of strawberries, added 2 heaping spoonfuls of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.</li>
<li>Add vanilla icecream to blender. I just added what I thought would be enough for TJ and I. </li>
<li>Pour milk into blender. Again, I just eyeballed it.</li>
<li>Add strawberry mixture to the blender</li>
<li>BLEND BABY BLEND</li>
<li>Blend until you reach the consistency you like. You may need to add more ice-cream or milk if its too thick or liquidy.</li>
</ul><div>Mmmmm, it was delicious! I've only ever made chocolate milkshakes (which I absolutely LOVE). </div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, and here are some cute shirts I got yesterday at Old Navy for $5 a piece. Gotta love a good deal and fun summer shirts! And....I made some cutoffs shorts this morning from a pair of jeans I never wore. :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Have a wonderful Easter weekend everyone! </span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This afternoon, after getting some work done, I decided to venture outside to pot the beautiful flowers that we purchased yesterday. I'd been itching to pot some colorful blooms and make our front porch look pretty again this Spring. The weather was just perfect today with the sun shining and the cool breezes. I had so much fun getting my hands dirty. It was even more fun to see my finished products. I potted plenty of flowers to be able to put some in front and on the back porch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Either this Fall or next Spring, I hope to make a garden bed in our front yard too. This summer we will be very busy with photography, so we won't have much time to garden. However I am already dreaming for later this year. For now I will enjoy my beautiful potted plants and watch them bloom even more. Actually, before I make you think that all we had time for this year was flowers, let me mention that TJ has had a Spring garden of lettuce. It's wonderful to walk outside and pick your salad. Mmmm. I will post some photos of our lettuce garden later on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a wonderful Thursday!</div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-61542219463166908672012-04-04T17:18:00.004-07:002012-04-04T17:37:01.306-07:00Baxter Veterinary ClinicFirst of all, if you haven't noticed by now, I LOVE to promote businesses and great products. It truly makes me happy to share great experiences with others and allow them to experience the same satisfaction and happiness. So, when I find a great business or product, I blog about it and hope that I can be a help in bringing someone else business. <br />
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Secondly, <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a> is amazing! Dr. Baete and Dr. Doyle (husband and wife team) have created such a fun atmosphere with their staff and their great interaction with animals. We began bringing our dog, Zoe, about a year ago. From the moment we stepped in the front door we knew that this was a wonderful place to bring our dog. In the past Zoe would get really nervous being brought to other offices, but she seemed calm here.<br />
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Back in November we decided to get a puppy. Before getting the puppy I called <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a> to see what this would entail as far as office visits, etc. They were so helpful in giving me the low down on puppy visits, costs, etc. After we adopted our sweet puppy, Finnegan, I immediately made an appointment for him. While on the phone, they asked me his name and then a bit about where we got him. When I mentioned that he was half golden retriever and half lab the receptionist asked me if his mom was Bailey. Shocked, I said "Yes". Come to find out that the friends we had gotten Finnegan from had been bringing the puppies there all along. So, the vet had photos of Finnegan from the very first visit. It was very cool.<br />
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ANYWAY, long story short, <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a> has been so amazing with Zoe and Finnegan. I actually get really excited whenever we have an appointment schedule. The staff is so fun to talk with and I've enjoyed getting to know them over the year.<br />
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Since our first appointment with them, they have actually hired us, <a href="http://www.charlottephotographystudios.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Photography</a>, for portraits and a one year anniversary business celebration. <br />
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Thank you, <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a>, for providing Fort Mill & Charlotte, such a wonderful service for our animals. TJ & I wish you the very best and will continue sending people your way!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Anniversary,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">!</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To anyone who lives in the Fort Mil/ Charlotte area, I would HIGHLY recommend Baxter Veterinary Clinic for their superb service and incredible staff. If you go, be sure to mention that I referred you and you will receive a $25 credit off your first visit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-45762652268241635082012-04-04T16:41:00.001-07:002012-04-04T17:58:19.170-07:00Dublin Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/images/M/logo175-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/images/M/logo175-01.jpg" /></a></div>Every time we would go to our vet, <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Veterinary Clinic</a>, we'd always see this line of dog collars and leashes called '<a href="http://www.dublindog.com/" target="_blank">Dublin Dog</a>'. Of course the name of the company made me happy as Ireland is very special to TJ & I. But, besides the name, the quality of them seemed amazing. Sturdy rubber, waterproof, no stink....sounded pretty great! Anyway, a few weeks ago at our vet's 1st year Anniversary party, we actually won a raffle prize. Can you guess what we chose? You got it, a <a href="http://www.dublindog.com/" target="_blank">Dublin Dog</a> collar for our girl Zoe. We were both very excited as it was also a really pretty one. Since bringing it home and putting it on Zoe, I was more curious about the company. One of the best things to find out is that all the products are made in the USA! Their online presence seems great and they really care about customer satisfaction. They also have an amazing foundation, <a href="http://www.dublindogfoundation.org/index.php" target="_blank">Dublin Dog Foundation</a>, which promotes the use of dogs in therapeutic and service roles. How cool is that?? Another great thing is their <a href="http://www.dublindog.com/re-gift-re-cycle.php" target="_blank">regift/recycle program</a> that allows customers to send in old collars (<a href="http://www.dublindog.com/" target="_blank">Dublin Dog</a> or not) and they will regift them to dogs in shelters. <br />
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So far Zoe seems comfortable with the collar and I love the fact that if she gets it dirty it can be rinsed right off and put back on. :-) Here are some photos I took of her today sportin' the new <a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/product_info.php?cPath=&products_id=88" target="_blank">Dublin Dog "Shannon" Collar</a>. Aren't the colors so great?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSy5_FzEy-k/T3zWGMJkQcI/AAAAAAAACAU/d0ld6wyYQWE/s1600/DublinDog*-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSy5_FzEy-k/T3zWGMJkQcI/AAAAAAAACAU/d0ld6wyYQWE/s640/DublinDog*-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Photo Copyright:<a href="http://www.charlottephotographystudios.com/" target="_blank"> Charlotte Photography</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-971j6ehEEoo/T3zWHyKbBCI/AAAAAAAACAc/MGCT-bj6F2o/s1600/DublinDog*-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-971j6ehEEoo/T3zWHyKbBCI/AAAAAAAACAc/MGCT-bj6F2o/s640/DublinDog*-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Photo Copyright:<a href="http://www.charlottephotographystudios.com/" target="_blank"> Charlotte Photography</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some other collars and products that I think are great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">All Style, No Stink Collars</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Pink%20and%20Brown%20325px.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Pink%20and%20Brown%20325px.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Tigris%20325px.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Tigris%20325px.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Tahitian%20Sky%20325px.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="103" src="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Tahitian%20Sky%20325px.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">eco-Lucks Collars</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Egg%20Roll%20325px%20revised%2012-8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Egg%20Roll%20325px%20revised%2012-8.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>eco-Lucks Leashes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Hong%20Kong%20Seas%20Leash%20325px%20revised%2012-8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://www.dublindog.com/Dublin-Dog-Store/images/Hong%20Kong%20Seas%20Leash%20325px%20revised%2012-8.png" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you, <a href="http://www.dublindog.com/" target="_blank">Dublin Dog</a>, for providing such a wonderful product. I look forward to trying some more of your products. Looks like we will need to get our other dog, Finnegan, a collar next! :-) Big thank you, also, to <a href="http://www.baxtervet.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Baxter Vet</a>, for providing such a fantastic raffle prize. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have a dog, and are looking for quality products that are made in the USA, look no further than <a href="http://www.dublindog.com/" target="_blank">Dublin Dog</a>. I've had fun looking around their site and they even have a <a href="http://www.dublindog.com/content/blog/" target="_blank">blog</a> that focuses on all sorts of fun posts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.luckydogshow.com/images/DublinDog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.luckydogshow.com/images/DublinDog.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-59505135031038998892012-04-03T13:54:00.000-07:002012-04-03T13:54:03.959-07:00Test ShotsLately we (<a href="http://www.charlottephotographystudios.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Photography</a>) have been doing different events that require a studio light set up. After setting up the back drop and lights, we always have a few minutes of fun getting our settings right and taking a few test shots. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-licZ-j9NLSY/T3tiS8J46LI/AAAAAAAAB-w/iWGiU5PDm3o/s1600/RebekahPetrino-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-licZ-j9NLSY/T3tiS8J46LI/AAAAAAAAB-w/iWGiU5PDm3o/s640/RebekahPetrino-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E5w9TiMxX6M/T3tiUavoCcI/AAAAAAAAB-4/__LOTaT4NfY/s1600/RebekahPetrino-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E5w9TiMxX6M/T3tiUavoCcI/AAAAAAAAB-4/__LOTaT4NfY/s640/RebekahPetrino-4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvcCIiyyjE8/T3tiWm4xjNI/AAAAAAAAB_A/txIYVUdyOUc/s1600/RebekahPetrino-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvcCIiyyjE8/T3tiWm4xjNI/AAAAAAAAB_A/txIYVUdyOUc/s640/RebekahPetrino-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was in Hilton Head a few weeks back, prior to a family photo shoot.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiEy2yU9ARM/T3tiaHV2m9I/AAAAAAAAB_I/kV_2dI_uKnc/s1600/TJ+Test+Shot*-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiEy2yU9ARM/T3tiaHV2m9I/AAAAAAAAB_I/kV_2dI_uKnc/s640/TJ+Test+Shot*-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oCoiFPX2NwE/T3tii1eAfwI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/U_4KSdvqGIg/s1600/St.+Patricks*-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oCoiFPX2NwE/T3tii1eAfwI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/U_4KSdvqGIg/s640/St.+Patricks*-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0tQZsIFiH48/T3tilvLs5HI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/X1WD0Z_XkLU/s1600/St.+Patricks*-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0tQZsIFiH48/T3tilvLs5HI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/X1WD0Z_XkLU/s640/St.+Patricks*-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RPGnUUtHdXw/T3titnBwvZI/AAAAAAAAB_g/vm0fPdDhLxA/s1600/TJ+Tattoo-Hendrix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RPGnUUtHdXw/T3titnBwvZI/AAAAAAAAB_g/vm0fPdDhLxA/s640/TJ+Tattoo-Hendrix.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A funny April Fools image TJ posted on Sunday. LoL.</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-66146303203250571122012-04-03T13:32:00.001-07:002012-04-03T19:31:28.871-07:00Future menu itemsI feel like I am the worst when it comes to dinners. Our schedules are sometimes so crazy and all over the place. Most days I am not even thinking about dinner until around 4:00pm. Luckily I am married to a guy who loves leftovers and doesn't get too tired of eating the same things all the time. I'm usually the one making myself feel bad. However, I know that I can get myself on a better schedule of planning out meals and making time for cooking. I think I may just schedule in time on my calendar each week to plan meals. These are some Pinterest finds that look absolutely yummy, healthy, and easy on the wallet. You'll definitely see that black beans and veggie burgers are on here a lot. Lately, we've been eating a lot of store bought Spicy Black Bean Burgers and using them in burritos. It's SOOO delicious. So, I figured I'd try my hand and making them homemade. Super excited to try the recipe for the black bean burgers. You may wonder if we are vegetarian...and my answer would be "some of the time". We rarely eat meat at home. If we go out to eat or to someones house for dinner, absolutely we will eat it. It's just something that when we are home, we usually make meals without it. We will buy chicken maybe once a month and use it to make a yummy Indian meal or cook it on the grill. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/79587118384970159_p7DTOnMQ_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/79587118384970159_p7DTOnMQ_f.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/02/easy-sweet-potato-veggie-burgers-with.html" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cuban Black Beans</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eatliverun.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_7013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://eatliverun.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_7013.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/cuban-black-beans/" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Grilled Balsamic Chicken w/ Mozzarella & Pesto</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eatliverun.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_3096-560x373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://eatliverun.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_3096-560x373.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/grilled-balsamic-chicken-with-mozzarella-and-pesto/" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Spicy Black Bean Burgers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://eatliverun.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_4469-560x372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://eatliverun.zippykidcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_4469-560x372.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/boyfriend-approved-spicy-black-bean-burgers/" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6057734935_c932043d1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6057734935_c932043d1d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/fail-proof-pizza-dough-and-cheesy-garlic-bread-sticks-just-like-in-restaurants/" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chicken Gyros</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IV7Mn9fg8dE/TwO8fiUTzfI/AAAAAAAAH2A/o-eJXjA3lOE/s400/chicken-gyros-wm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IV7Mn9fg8dE/TwO8fiUTzfI/AAAAAAAAH2A/o-eJXjA3lOE/s640/chicken-gyros-wm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/01/chicken-gyros-opa.html" target="_blank">Recipe here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 24px;">Raspberry Lemonade Smoothies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk159/el_camino70/Food/rasplemon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk159/el_camino70/Food/rasplemon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.delightfully-tacky.com/2012/03/raspberry-lemonade-smoothies.html" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am very excited to try a lot of these recipes. I'll definitely let you know how they turn out, and take photos of my journey with each one. :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-64471688111667468052012-04-03T12:45:00.000-07:002012-04-03T12:45:33.728-07:00My husband, the musicianTwice, in the past month, TJ has played on the worship team at church, <a href="http://www.morningstarministries.org/" target="_blank">Morningstar Fellowship</a>. Because we are typically always the photographers for events, bands, etc., it's always nice to get some shots of TJ playing music. I am so proud of him!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KoY7czQqQTE/T3tR0w9cVUI/AAAAAAAAB9o/NGPxyAGYwp0/s1600/Gospel+Sunday-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KoY7czQqQTE/T3tR0w9cVUI/AAAAAAAAB9o/NGPxyAGYwp0/s640/Gospel+Sunday-17.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wHOxZY0Cewc/T3tR2Rpmo6I/AAAAAAAAB9w/N5RvKWmxOL4/s1600/Gospel+Sunday-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wHOxZY0Cewc/T3tR2Rpmo6I/AAAAAAAAB9w/N5RvKWmxOL4/s640/Gospel+Sunday-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This whole morning was amazing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF5U9def2u4/T3tSEtP7MdI/AAAAAAAAB94/sP4IfY4DZXY/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF5U9def2u4/T3tSEtP7MdI/AAAAAAAAB94/sP4IfY4DZXY/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wu4xB1agF94/T3tSHSQoLGI/AAAAAAAAB-I/94prK5UKoNo/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wu4xB1agF94/T3tSHSQoLGI/AAAAAAAAB-I/94prK5UKoNo/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TJ playing bass with <a href="http://www.otherwoods.com/" target="_blank">Otherwoods</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5hsnaayWRkw/T3tSICfSTBI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/v-b9X8dnNxg/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5hsnaayWRkw/T3tSICfSTBI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/v-b9X8dnNxg/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Love this photo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R8-LJJ8mi-o/T3tSKCWRH6I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/TVXMiW74Jvw/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R8-LJJ8mi-o/T3tSKCWRH6I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/TVXMiW74Jvw/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7yT9srVixiQ/T3tSLVzMGbI/AAAAAAAAB-g/_LzLf2gwyxY/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7yT9srVixiQ/T3tSLVzMGbI/AAAAAAAAB-g/_LzLf2gwyxY/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVYZsb-W-Tw/T3tSMYZGq0I/AAAAAAAAB-o/hMJSiV-DMBc/s1600/OtherwoodsWorship*-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVYZsb-W-Tw/T3tSMYZGq0I/AAAAAAAAB-o/hMJSiV-DMBc/s640/OtherwoodsWorship*-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-33916299574572228532012-04-01T14:17:00.000-07:002012-04-01T14:17:31.622-07:00Worley's Lighting @ West Elm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kr8vj6VodQ/T3jDO_YzliI/AAAAAAAAB8c/T-mRwexgIgs/s1600/iusb_760x100.9594637_g6eu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kr8vj6VodQ/T3jDO_YzliI/AAAAAAAAB8c/T-mRwexgIgs/s1600/iusb_760x100.9594637_g6eu.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Yesterday TJ & I were headed off to photograph an event with another photographer in Charlotte. But, before we did that, we wanted to stop by West Elm to support our friends, Seth & Shelli Worley. They design and create beautiful lamps and rustic candle holders and were chosen to display their work at West Elm for an Etsy event. I LOVE the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WorleysLighting#" target="_blank">Worley's Lighting</a> and I cannot wait to add one of their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95501622/tobacco-stick-lamp-ii-vintage-lighting" target="_blank">Tobacco Stick Lamps</a> to our home! Another one of my favorites is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95666185/pedestal-lamp-ii-minimalist-table-lamp" target="_blank">Pedestal Minimalist Table Lamp</a>. You should definitely check out their website and add some of their creations to your office, living room, etc. :-)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WiETDQLKXJg/T3jABEVqpeI/AAAAAAAAB7k/-5p3uTOl4bM/s1600/WestElm*-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WiETDQLKXJg/T3jABEVqpeI/AAAAAAAAB7k/-5p3uTOl4bM/s640/WestElm*-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tgqPvNwTcgs/T3i_7rtIQ2I/AAAAAAAAB7M/l1hjNffxt8I/s1600/WestElm*-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tgqPvNwTcgs/T3i_7rtIQ2I/AAAAAAAAB7M/l1hjNffxt8I/s640/WestElm*-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8KkAUabf5yI/T3i_8-JYYnI/AAAAAAAAB7U/ReYqDHtOn3I/s1600/WestElm*-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8KkAUabf5yI/T3i_8-JYYnI/AAAAAAAAB7U/ReYqDHtOn3I/s640/WestElm*-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aren't these amazing looking??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_hwxYW7zMo/T3i__DlEu2I/AAAAAAAAB7c/bu4IWROgg3Y/s1600/WestElm*-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T_hwxYW7zMo/T3i__DlEu2I/AAAAAAAAB7c/bu4IWROgg3Y/s640/WestElm*-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will see on their site that you can also personalize the bottom of these great candle holders!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WA3Rli0HmCk/T3jAC0Zp_aI/AAAAAAAAB7s/PBwcGn7sd1I/s1600/WestElm*-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WA3Rli0HmCk/T3jAC0Zp_aI/AAAAAAAAB7s/PBwcGn7sd1I/s640/WestElm*-5.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to add something like this to our home.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jBWWlsitf8/T3jAEnc1eLI/AAAAAAAAB70/7TqQ2Tpt9eI/s1600/WestElm*-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7jBWWlsitf8/T3jAEnc1eLI/AAAAAAAAB70/7TqQ2Tpt9eI/s640/WestElm*-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how unique each lamp is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBaoDQeJNLQ/T3jAGq-6nSI/AAAAAAAAB78/SIFr_RgKHO0/s1600/WestElm*-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UBaoDQeJNLQ/T3jAGq-6nSI/AAAAAAAAB78/SIFr_RgKHO0/s640/WestElm*-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com/" target="_blank">Amelie's French Bakery</a> was also there sharing their yummy goodies with everyone!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJ2_RvVnx3Q/T3jAJTg7RtI/AAAAAAAAB8E/nRkoRGTj6_g/s1600/WestElm*-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJ2_RvVnx3Q/T3jAJTg7RtI/AAAAAAAAB8E/nRkoRGTj6_g/s640/WestElm*-8.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While there we also ran into my brother and sister in-law (and baby Selah)!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My photos are only a sneak peak of the amazing items <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WorleysLighting?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Worley's Lighting</a> has to offer. When you go to their site you will be amazed and inspired. Congratulations, Seth & Shelli! We look forward to seeing more of your creations and the places your business takes you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-59544380140162690312012-03-31T09:11:00.000-07:002012-03-31T09:11:13.332-07:00FriendsAfter a crazy week of taxes, photo shoots, editing, and did I mention taxes?...it's always great to hang out with friends. My adoptive sister, Leah, invited a bunch of us to Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Charlotte's very own brewery was celebrating their 3rd anniversary, and it made for the perfect occasion to get together. I decided to take my camera along to get some great "friend" photos. In reference to the "adoptive sister" comment above, Leah and I decided that she is a going to be an adopted Woodfin now (does that make sense? lol). It's always great to adopt a new sister. :-)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8WQJYGLlXqY/T3cpaVbRdwI/AAAAAAAAB4o/dbcF0r6kpw0/s1600/OldMeck-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8WQJYGLlXqY/T3cpaVbRdwI/AAAAAAAAB4o/dbcF0r6kpw0/s640/OldMeck-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's always great hanging out with my brothers, Jacob & Jamison. <3</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_i9PwDNpH_0/T3cpba0eRMI/AAAAAAAAB4w/ACEeiVI1J_4/s1600/OldMeck-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_i9PwDNpH_0/T3cpba0eRMI/AAAAAAAAB4w/ACEeiVI1J_4/s640/OldMeck-11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Josiah (or Brosiah)...he's pretty much a brother too. The guy in the back, definitely not a brother. ha.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mi3cMqohIrU/T3cpcKb5ShI/AAAAAAAAB44/IGSCm_xpMlA/s1600/OldMeck-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mi3cMqohIrU/T3cpcKb5ShI/AAAAAAAAB44/IGSCm_xpMlA/s640/OldMeck-12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lj5xW48d5jg/T3cpdQA1HVI/AAAAAAAAB5A/G_p6H_dHga0/s1600/OldMeck-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lj5xW48d5jg/T3cpdQA1HVI/AAAAAAAAB5A/G_p6H_dHga0/s640/OldMeck-13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nicole showing us the attitude that she gave her cell phone carrier. LoL</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToZP2auDn7k/T3cpfSGyddI/AAAAAAAAB5I/bIbcV_BIQ58/s1600/OldMeck-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToZP2auDn7k/T3cpfSGyddI/AAAAAAAAB5I/bIbcV_BIQ58/s640/OldMeck-14.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leah "Woodfin" Sizemore</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lzw4ru7ztFw/T3cpgrCU1oI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/dQ5CCXA1R6Y/s1600/OldMeck-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lzw4ru7ztFw/T3cpgrCU1oI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/dQ5CCXA1R6Y/s640/OldMeck-15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ODaGUFDhP7Y/T3cphhqsb8I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/5nVSrKe2ekI/s1600/OldMeck-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ODaGUFDhP7Y/T3cphhqsb8I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/5nVSrKe2ekI/s640/OldMeck-16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Congratulations, <a href="http://oldemeckbrew.com/welcome.php" target="_blank">Olde Mecklenburg Brewery</a>, for 3 years of business.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3K6GuVcNgqM/T3cpii2g31I/AAAAAAAAB5g/5Gw_DFz1ygs/s1600/OldMeck-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3K6GuVcNgqM/T3cpii2g31I/AAAAAAAAB5g/5Gw_DFz1ygs/s640/OldMeck-17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alisha & I - Friends to Sisters</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i_rq0-6taoY/T3cpjiUTG0I/AAAAAAAAB5o/zxXaY1heQGc/s1600/OldMeck-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i_rq0-6taoY/T3cpjiUTG0I/AAAAAAAAB5o/zxXaY1heQGc/s640/OldMeck-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leah, you look so cute here!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYdsBtiS3fQ/T3cpkZQra8I/AAAAAAAAB5w/jILJqTRpkzc/s1600/OldMeck-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYdsBtiS3fQ/T3cpkZQra8I/AAAAAAAAB5w/jILJqTRpkzc/s640/OldMeck-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet my brother, Jacob.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MRPkWw5THEc/T3cpmea0rtI/AAAAAAAAB6A/PqlHv8-dNTk/s1600/OldMeck-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MRPkWw5THEc/T3cpmea0rtI/AAAAAAAAB6A/PqlHv8-dNTk/s640/OldMeck-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alisha, I love you. lol</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rz38G0_6798/T3cpnXH_cLI/AAAAAAAAB6I/s6sezAg7zLY/s1600/OldMeck-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rz38G0_6798/T3cpnXH_cLI/AAAAAAAAB6I/s6sezAg7zLY/s640/OldMeck-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fun Shot.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ADRpkDvPXN8/T3cpoFqhbZI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/sygvNaxuieI/s1600/OldMeck-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ADRpkDvPXN8/T3cpoFqhbZI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/sygvNaxuieI/s640/OldMeck-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LoL</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vlwQ22umCF8/T3cppb82jdI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/FuKeEhvUpXo/s1600/OldMeck-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vlwQ22umCF8/T3cppb82jdI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/FuKeEhvUpXo/s640/OldMeck-7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Didn't realize I got so many photos of them. Guess I think they are cute. :-)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjLvLGczNBk/T3cpqS4aDjI/AAAAAAAAB6g/vzxs8ptWXhQ/s1600/OldMeck-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SjLvLGczNBk/T3cpqS4aDjI/AAAAAAAAB6g/vzxs8ptWXhQ/s640/OldMeck-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aMrvy8dKiD4/T3cprKkDXuI/AAAAAAAAB6o/Zyevi355-YQ/s1600/OldMeck-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aMrvy8dKiD4/T3cprKkDXuI/AAAAAAAAB6o/Zyevi355-YQ/s640/OldMeck-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qSpi7ERbXRg/T3cr-Es-cyI/AAAAAAAAB6w/7WYvabqR_QA/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qSpi7ERbXRg/T3cr-Es-cyI/AAAAAAAAB6w/7WYvabqR_QA/s640/photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pretty positive we are some of the best looking siblings. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sN9nr3tkJg/T3csHEHF5GI/AAAAAAAAB64/jd5E_OsQ9Ek/s1600/photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sN9nr3tkJg/T3csHEHF5GI/AAAAAAAAB64/jd5E_OsQ9Ek/s640/photo1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks, Leah, for initiating this get together. Looking forward to next time!</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-65168907138199634942012-03-30T06:50:00.000-07:002012-03-30T06:50:55.523-07:00LifeConsistency is really hard for me. I try so hard and then fall out of habit, or life gets busy and I have to set things down. My photo a day is still happening, I just haven't taken the time to post them all. <br />
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TJ and I have had a very fun, crazy, hectic, busy few months. LoL. We have had opportunities open up for us that I am very excited about, and some other projects on the table that we are waiting on. Life is exciting right now! <br />
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Below are some photos of life lately.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/33f6aeec5e7111e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/33f6aeec5e7111e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these new feather earrings from one of my dearest friends, <a href="http://www.tirzahphotography.com/" target="_blank">Beka</a>.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/84165b30630c11e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/84165b30630c11e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My shadows throughout the day. <3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/ebb91570632a11e19896123138142014_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/ebb91570632a11e19896123138142014_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Was beyond excited when my Girl Scout order came it. I believe I ate most of them myself. ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/745eebfe64a011e19896123138142014_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/745eebfe64a011e19896123138142014_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last month we had a photo shoot in Hilton Head, this was our first time ever being there. I fell in love with it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/5d7d8b4264ce11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/5d7d8b4264ce11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My excitement after stepping onto the sand and seeing the beautiful ocean!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/b31fe7c2655811e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/b31fe7c2655811e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cutie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/4c07fd5c655f11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/4c07fd5c655f11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what Hilton Head looks like everywhere! <3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/a1b3d34a6cb011e180d51231380fcd7e_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/a1b3d34a6cb011e180d51231380fcd7e_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our summertime treats, Bomb Pops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/bf1875726e2b11e181bd12313817987b_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/bf1875726e2b11e181bd12313817987b_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big purchase recently.....new macbook pro! Woooo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/bfc21f8a709911e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/bfc21f8a709911e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally able to enjoy flip flops and the great outdoors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/0b56b90c734b11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/0b56b90c734b11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TJ & I just celebrated our 3 year anniversary. I woke up to these goodies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/cff2ec9673ae11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/cff2ec9673ae11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our anniversary, after an afternoon of photo shoots!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/83199f2073bb11e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/83199f2073bb11e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anniversary dinner at Villa Antonio!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/3e4441a4745911e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/3e4441a4745911e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last week was triple coupons at Harris Teeter. This photo is of our Harris Teeter and Aldi trip. Combined, all of this would have cost us $138, but after coupons we spend $70. Sounds good to me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/f3c05d5c751611e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/f3c05d5c751611e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Met up with a dear friend and her sweet boy for lunch! <3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/422b6382753111e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/422b6382753111e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally! The night we have been waiting for since last Summer. TJ and I had such a fun time being extras on the Hunger Games movie. Opening night we went to Concord Mills AMC to watch the movie with a theatre full of extras on the IMAX screen. It was great! And we saw ourselves!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/56c50316753111e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/56c50316753111e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you tell we were excited?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/c21bcabc753811e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage6.s3.amazonaws.com/c21bcabc753811e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo booth set up at the theatre. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/07781d02760311e180d51231380fcd7e_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage0.s3.amazonaws.com/07781d02760311e180d51231380fcd7e_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Finn monster is getting so big! 38 pounds last week at the vet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/0b789494781611e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/0b789494781611e180c9123138016265_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zoe's FAVORITE thing to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/7273a25a791b11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/7273a25a791b11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other day I went and had one of my favorite things done....a facial!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage1.instagram.com/0d71e9f8792911e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage1.instagram.com/0d71e9f8792911e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finnegan & Moses.....exhausted from so much playing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage5.instagram.com/43f3cbec79d611e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage5.instagram.com/43f3cbec79d611e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My anniversary flowers still look great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/1eaee5f0742811e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/1eaee5f0742811e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I AM SOOOO EXCITED ABOUT THIS! About 3 minutes from our house, there is a Publix going up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, that is a glimpse into what has been going on here lately. I hope everyone is having a fantastic spring! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-28560317772365865322012-02-24T12:42:00.001-08:002012-02-24T12:45:57.940-08:00Handmade CardsOver the past few weeks I have starting making my own cards. I have always loved doing this and let the creativity flow with each creation. Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to a card, and sometimes it is based on the person I am giving it to. Either way, I have so much fun! I wanted to show some of my creations. Half of these have been sent out and received, and half have not been sent out yet....but they are already written and addressed. So, someone reading this may be receiving a card soon. :-)<br />
TJ let me use one of his little gadget organizers for all of my craft supplies. This makes it SUPER easy to take everything out, make a mess, and then throw it all back in its little compartment in the storage bin. I have all sorts of little random things to use and then every card has a personalized tag on the back that has my name on it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mFRk1J9X3q0/T0f0MY4w00I/AAAAAAAABv8/zBgJe_DuuLw/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mFRk1J9X3q0/T0f0MY4w00I/AAAAAAAABv8/zBgJe_DuuLw/s640/HomemadeCardfb-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3RgIi3vARNM/T0f0PiV64wI/AAAAAAAABwE/M9aGioSFN8U/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3RgIi3vARNM/T0f0PiV64wI/AAAAAAAABwE/M9aGioSFN8U/s640/HomemadeCardfb-11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q0cUqx0ggas/T0f0RQSkjvI/AAAAAAAABwM/2iUy0c5mHPE/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q0cUqx0ggas/T0f0RQSkjvI/AAAAAAAABwM/2iUy0c5mHPE/s640/HomemadeCardfb-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WCY7LvYb3bw/T0f0S8TPA-I/AAAAAAAABwU/gQ_MZmm-R_0/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WCY7LvYb3bw/T0f0S8TPA-I/AAAAAAAABwU/gQ_MZmm-R_0/s640/HomemadeCardfb-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVOKrQIGVCU/T0f0UwQ0U0I/AAAAAAAABwc/3QKIMKH08tY/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVOKrQIGVCU/T0f0UwQ0U0I/AAAAAAAABwc/3QKIMKH08tY/s640/HomemadeCardfb-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qeOMyM2uAA/T0f0WuaTpvI/AAAAAAAABwk/tbBOIjRVw5o/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qeOMyM2uAA/T0f0WuaTpvI/AAAAAAAABwk/tbBOIjRVw5o/s640/HomemadeCardfb-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yCpjNivqDFg/T0f0YuvdGkI/AAAAAAAABws/NVP-tMWMBIE/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yCpjNivqDFg/T0f0YuvdGkI/AAAAAAAABws/NVP-tMWMBIE/s640/HomemadeCardfb-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9HOi7j6ebzw/T0f0bxqFiVI/AAAAAAAABw0/6KTboYj9ffA/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9HOi7j6ebzw/T0f0bxqFiVI/AAAAAAAABw0/6KTboYj9ffA/s640/HomemadeCardfb-7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CV5xKKky0_w/T0f0dunxrAI/AAAAAAAABw8/_Asq07z0Fs0/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CV5xKKky0_w/T0f0dunxrAI/AAAAAAAABw8/_Asq07z0Fs0/s640/HomemadeCardfb-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ3oMl6E9Xs/T0f04dJ7NjI/AAAAAAAABxE/WWmhtoO4kwg/s1600/HomemadeCardfb-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ3oMl6E9Xs/T0f04dJ7NjI/AAAAAAAABxE/WWmhtoO4kwg/s640/HomemadeCardfb-13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I have put on the back of every card. They are fabric tags that my sister in-law gave me for Christmas. I love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have really been enjoying making these cards and blessing friends with mail! I am trying to do a batch of cards a week. I've been thinking about making some to sell on Etsy too. I know there are so many shops on Etsy that sell Handmade cards. But, maybe I will find some special people to sell them too. :-) What do you think? Should I start creating some for sale?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-32696308983791306262012-02-24T12:20:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:20:34.490-08:00365 to 30: Day 30<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 30: February 24, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ3y1FBVLP0/T0fwtd0GIVI/AAAAAAAABv0/LSiJdaAm__0/s1600/February23fb-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fQ3y1FBVLP0/T0fwtd0GIVI/AAAAAAAABv0/LSiJdaAm__0/s640/February23fb-11.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have this sitting in my kitchen and I always smile when I look at it. It's so cheerful looking. Thank you, Jessica (<a href="http://www.bohobabybump.com/">Bohobabybump</a>) for this great gift. <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-9364503701803205582012-02-24T12:17:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:17:54.692-08:00365 to 30: Day 29<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 29: February 23, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4bYpnPzSFjE/T0fv7_g9WmI/AAAAAAAABvs/UGedHxvNV98/s1600/February23fb-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4bYpnPzSFjE/T0fv7_g9WmI/AAAAAAAABvs/UGedHxvNV98/s640/February23fb-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my beautiful Momma. We, along with our good from Rebekah, enjoyed a lovely morning uptown Charlotte for coffee, shopping, and laughter. To top it off, it was a gorgeous day full of warmth and sunlight! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-16657159278219031872012-02-24T12:14:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:14:29.282-08:00365 to 30: Day 28<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 28: February 22, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DSch28VMno/T0fvYAYVXeI/AAAAAAAABvk/C3GVGrzDhgo/s1600/February23fb-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DSch28VMno/T0fvYAYVXeI/AAAAAAAABvk/C3GVGrzDhgo/s640/February23fb-14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While outside capturing photos of the beautiful day, I turned around to see my two furry friends looking out at the great outdoors! They are so cute.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-19292162720715077892012-02-24T12:12:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:12:24.933-08:00365 to 30: Day 27<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 27: February 21, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tIa5enJiwq4/T0fuxdCopJI/AAAAAAAABvc/uadiA7ygsVs/s1600/February23fb-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tIa5enJiwq4/T0fuxdCopJI/AAAAAAAABvc/uadiA7ygsVs/s640/February23fb-10.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I woke up from a great nights sleep to this really cool looking site. I believe the bag came with some balls that I got at IKEA. I love that TJ used it for the grapefruits. So creative. <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-61044417082905358802012-02-24T12:09:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:09:38.533-08:00365 to 30: Day 26<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 26: February 20, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w66N9cd6lVc/T0ft8MB54RI/AAAAAAAABvU/LwzFcfg6YOU/s1600/February23fb-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w66N9cd6lVc/T0ft8MB54RI/AAAAAAAABvU/LwzFcfg6YOU/s640/February23fb-12.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my kitchen window. I really love this view every morning. Not so much what is outside, but the beauty that sits in the window sill. We've got sweet potatoes sprouting and a few of my favorite vases. I just love the purple and greens. :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-90778632112616496142012-02-24T12:05:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:05:00.873-08:00365 to 30: Day 25<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 25: February 19, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DnAeCmD4-Uw/T0ftLIi-ldI/AAAAAAAABvM/vECG7-8qtZ4/s1600/February19fb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DnAeCmD4-Uw/T0ftLIi-ldI/AAAAAAAABvM/vECG7-8qtZ4/s640/February19fb-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely love going on road trips with the doggies in tote. Zoe is always alert and making sure everything is good on the road. ha! Finnegan could care less. He is along for the ride! :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-52456375453507631342012-02-24T12:03:00.000-08:002012-02-24T12:03:03.501-08:00365 to 30: Day 24<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 24: February 17, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1KFxqJsjcJw/T0fsmcCo0wI/AAAAAAAABvE/alodiuNd23E/s1600/February18fb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1KFxqJsjcJw/T0fsmcCo0wI/AAAAAAAABvE/alodiuNd23E/s640/February18fb-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my beautiful friend, Nichole. I enjoyed a nice morning with her in Myrtle Beach while our hubbys were running in the half marathon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-55174253915896879352012-02-24T11:50:00.000-08:002012-02-24T11:50:28.973-08:00365 to 30: Day 23<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Day 23: February 16, 2012</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AElQZsNdRZ4/T0fpt_SYySI/AAAAAAAABu8/7dwHQ-g_YKg/s1600/February16fb-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AElQZsNdRZ4/T0fpt_SYySI/AAAAAAAABu8/7dwHQ-g_YKg/s640/February16fb-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Nix, a restaurant in uptown Charlotte. We did a photo shoot there last week. I loved how industrial and creative the ceiling was!</div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/120/D699B81885DDA196ED46EC44F35A1A1F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Rebekah Petrinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612552881379876199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601241538542920864.post-22295255199527471322012-02-15T20:16:00.001-08:002012-02-15T20:16:52.518-08:00It's a beautiful day at Belle Vive Spa!For the past 2 years I have had the privilege of being a client at <a href="http://bellevivespa.com/">Belle Vive Spa</a>. I began going for my hair and the occasional pedicure and fell in love with it. Then last year, around this time, I booked my first facial. **<i style="font-weight: bold;">Side note! For almost all of my 20's I have battled with acne. I didn't have much in high school, and had no scarring. It has been such an on going problem and I could never find a cure. You name it, I probably tried it. It really affected how I viewed myself and I always made sure I covered up my face with as much makeup that was needed to hide my blemishes (not realizing that I was actually making it look worse). If there were one thing I would have changed about myself, it would have been a better complexion.** </i>I cannot remember who/what prompted me to call and get a facial at <a href="http://bellevivespa.com/">Belle Vive</a>. I already knew they were great and that they provided good healthy products. After my first facial I felt really great. Laurie (who's the best!) was able to really give me great information about my skin and get me started with a great skincare line (Eminence & also IMAGE). She was very hopeful that we could get my skin from its current state of dehydration to a more balanced and healthy place. Well, a year later I can testify that my face has never been healthier. With a great esthetician, a few peels, and amazing products (that are organic), I honestly feel much more confident. I still get breakouts, and I don't have the perfect skin, but i know its healthy and I don't feel like I have to go out with makeup on all the time. I feel better about who I am. Some ladies splurge on new clothes, shoes, etc., but I splurge on facials and good skincare. :-)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAFqM39erDQ/Tzx_o6N24AI/AAAAAAAABu0/7hfO_mlIq8Q/s1600/skincare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAFqM39erDQ/Tzx_o6N24AI/AAAAAAAABu0/7hfO_mlIq8Q/s640/skincare.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>These are the products that I have been using for a year. It may look like a lot, but it's not all used at once. What I also love is that all of this lasts about 6 months or more before I need to replenish.</i></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd5lHzaY6S4/Tzx_f4xYNLI/AAAAAAAABus/iIW26__nz7w/s1600/February15fb-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pd5lHzaY6S4/Tzx_f4xYNLI/AAAAAAAABus/iIW26__nz7w/s640/February15fb-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Today was my scheduled facial and haircut/highlights. Thought I would show off Belle Vive's great work! I've not had any color in my hair for a while, so I decided to change it up and get highlights while I'm growing my hair out. :-)</i></div><br />
<a href="http://bellevivespa.com/">Belle Vive</a> is not just fabulous because of their facials. They have great stylists, massage therapists and the best staff! We have had a chance to do photography for the owner and have really grown to love her and the lovely ladies she has hired. I find myself so excited to go there and catch up with everyone. If you are looking for an afternoon of relaxation, or are in need of a new stylist, definitely give them a call. They always have fun monthly promotions as well. <br />
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Thank you, <a href="http://bellevivespa.com/">Belle Vive</a>, for being such a great business and providing a wonderful service!<br />
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