tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8951740075192202152024-03-04T22:28:10.886-08:00Time for a Change...Ecclesiastes 3:1Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-58504136115790390222010-07-14T19:36:00.000-07:002010-07-14T19:36:49.306-07:00Announcement!Man, it's been awhile since I blogged last.<br />
Life has just been too busy.<br />
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Well, as many of you may have heard....it's a BOY!! :)<br />
We are so excited!!<br />
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So, here I am. :)<br />
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I am all moved, mostly settled in, and life is good.<br />
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I've unpacked lots of stuff (almost done!), decorated, rearranged, and more. The house is still in disarray, but at least it's organized, livable chaos.<br />
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My life is busy with the some of the usual things, but mostly lots of new fun things. My days (and nights) are kept busy by the following:<br />
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1. Grad school homework (only one year to go!)<br />
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2. VBS (this is my last year...I mean it this time!), which I am planning from afar- still at the Moody Church in Chicago. I'll head back there in August to witness the event!<br />
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3. Internship: I've been interning with Congressman Phil Hare's Moline office on Mondays and Tuesdays and will do this through the end of July. I absolutely love it! It's a lot of that "intern" stuff...filing, mailing, sorting, but it's really interesting and I'm learning a lot. I've also never worked in an office before, so this is a fun new experience. <br />
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4. Babysitting: On Wednesdays through Fridays, I am taking care of my BEST friend's baby. It is so fun that my best friend (and our other mutual best pal) have all moved back to Moline and are having babies. I'm watching her baby and then our other friend, who's having her baby in early July, will add her little one to my Wed-Fri gig starting in August (after VBS). This is going to give us a little extra income so I can stay home with Sprout when he/she comes in November. It has been so fun spending the days with Kennedi and I'm so blessed to get to do this.<br />
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In attempt to get organized, I've made us a chart, so I don't lose track of the baby, Kedzie, or myself. This will really come in handy when I'm taking care of three babies at once!<br />
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5. Last but not least, I am kept busy with my puppy, Kedzie, with whom I am just smitten! She keeps us busy, but she is soooooo cute and fun and doing SO well with training, so we are very proud of her!<br />
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I'll keep ya'll posted on Sproutie's sex, which we will find out in a couple weeks. Here is a picture from two weeks ago when I was officially 4 months.<br />
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This pregnancy has been an interesting one for me, to say the least...with everything else going on and dealing with some past issues, it has certainly been a time of relying on God for strength and peace, which is always a great, but difficult learning experience.<br />
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One more pic...before I moved my team at work threw me a delightful shower with Sprout as the theme! It was so cute!!<br />
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She is extremely curious, hyper, energetic, and all puppy!<br />
One of the cutest things about her is that because she is so lively, she crashes frequently, completely wiped out.<br />
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Here are some of her adorable...and somewhat strange sleeping positions.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#10- 90.1 WMBI</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The last thing on my countdown is something that has been a part of my life since moving to this area in 2001. </span>I listen to this radio station constantly and as lame as it sounds, I feel like I know the hosts! I've had the pleasure of visiting the studio a couple of times too and I get all giddy when I see the "celebrities" of this radio station around church or at various Moody-related events. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be getting the WMBI WiFi radio which lets you listen to the Chicago station anywhere in the world! :)<br />
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If you don't listen to this station, I encourage you try it!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-9848989938681887242010-05-08T09:54:00.000-07:002010-05-08T09:54:14.875-07:00Top Ten Things I'm Going to Miss -#9Almost done!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#9- Diversity</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This sounds kind of lame, but I really will miss this! Obviously, Chicago offers diversity that just isn't in Moline. Besides the actual city of Chicago, the suburbs are quite diverse as well. Many people in our apartment complex speak other languages and over half of my third graders speak a language other than English when they go home each night. I love looking across my classroom and seeing children from China, Korea, Georgia (the country), Russia, and many more places around the world. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I will truly miss this! </span></span>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-41039503112001331862010-05-06T17:25:00.000-07:002010-05-06T17:25:36.968-07:00Top Ten Things I'm Going to Miss -#8Continuing on...(I'm getting a little bored of this series, to be honest). :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#8- Trinity Community Philharmonic Orchestra</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">People always ask me if I watch American Idol. </span>My answer is, no, not since the first season. Why? Because since the fall of 2001, I have played in the TCPO every Tuesday night during a school year!<br />
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It has been a pleasure playing horn in this orchestra, first as a student for four years and then as a community member for four years. I have enjoyed playing under three conductors and with many different people in the horn section throughout the years. It's been so fun to get to play regularly with this group.<br />
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I wish them all the best!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-35280716720978387042010-04-30T08:40:00.000-07:002010-04-30T08:40:57.427-07:00Top Ten Things I'm Going to Miss -#7Continuing on...sorry it's been awhile!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#7- Apartment Living</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Apartment living is great. The space is small, the cleaning is minimal. If you forget something in another room, it's only a few paces to go get it. I really like living in a small place and the thought of having to go "all the way upstairs" to retrieve something at house is something new to me. Also, if you hear sounds in an apartment, it's okay, because you're supposed to hear sounds. In a house, when you hear sounds, they can be creepy because no one else is supposed to be in the house besides you!<br />
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We have lived in this apartment for almost five years. Marcus moved into in May 2005 and I moved in after our wedding in July. It's been a wonderful place for us to start our marriage and I'm going to miss it!<br />
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Here's a pic of the packing process...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"># 6- French Horn students</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, so I complain about teaching horn lessons almost every time I go to teach them, but, if I'm honest, I'm going to miss these girls. I teach four eighth grade girls in Deerfield, Libertyville, and Glenview, and they really are a lot of fun. I've been working with a couple of them since they were in fourth grade, which is weird for me to think about! A couple of them I've really gotten to know after seeing them weekly for years. Besides the "easy money," I really enjoy encouraging these girls to keep playing, keep practicing, and to work toward their best potential. I hope I can hand them off to a good teacher when I leave and that they will continue a lifelong love of playing. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The only pic I have of any of horn students is this one, when she starred as Mulan in her middle school's production of the musical. :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#5- The Hawthorn School District</span><br />
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Back in 2004, I was first introduced to the Hawthorn District by the junior block program at Trinity. I observed in a first grade classroom at Hawthorn Elementary North two days a week and did some teaching at that time as well. I built a great relationship with the cooperating teacher and we made plans for the following year for me to student teach with her. In 2005, I student taught with Rachel and I grew to love the Hawthorn District even more. In the fall of 2005, I was hired as an instructional assistant at Hawthorn Elementary South. I met a whole host of fabulous teachers and administrators who helped me grow in my teaching abilities and make the connections necessary to land a job in 2006 as a third grade teacher at Hawthorn Townline Elementary.<br />
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What a life change this has been! I will always and forever cherish the friendships I have built at Townline (and throughout the district) and the hundreds of students I have had will always hold a dear place in my heart (although that's hard to say when it's almost May!). :) I have been so blessed to get to work in this district for my first job and I know that the foundation it has provided me will only lead to future success, whatever I do and wherever God leads me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#4- Erica </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many of you blog readers have the privilege of knowing Erica. I consider her my best friend in Chicago. We met in college when she transferred to TIU in 2002. We got along great then, but post-college was when we really developed our friendship.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I admire her in so many ways for her hospitality (I have "lived" with the Hangs before, and will again this coming May for a bit), for her mothering (she is an AMAZING, inspiring mother and I hope to attain to her standard someday), for her kindness and for her servant's heart.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">She is such an amazing, inspiring, kind person. I absolutely love spending time with her. One of my favorite things about my friendship with Erica is our honesty. Together, we can talk about anything, even the "hard stuff" and get down deep into each other's lives. She helps me keep a Godly perspective and prays for me often. Summers with Erica will be something I'll miss the most. In the summers, we hang out frequently- sometimes we go weeks when we hang out every day! We do fun things together and we do nothing together. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">She is a blessing in my life and I will truly miss her. I know we will continue to remain close friends, even though miles will separate us. She is an indelible, integral part of my life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#3- My Sister</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My sister lives two doors down from us with her hubby. It is SOOO fun to have them as neighbors. I get to hang out with her at least once a week if not more. We go to church and small group together, we have dinner at each other's apartments, we play games together, we hang out, I visit her while she nannies, we run errands together and much, much more. It is SUCH a blessing to have my sister so close and I'm going to miss her <i>terribly </i>when we go. Thankfully, she and Dan will be right behind us in moving...well, in a couple years...but still. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I love my sister! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#2- Chicago and the suburbs</span><br />
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I LOVE the city.<br />
I love going to shows, sporting events, shopping downtown, sitting in traffic, parking in garages, seeing the skyscrapers, walking along Lake Michigan, going to the beach, the zoos, the concerts, Ravinia, forest preserves, farmers' markets, the history, the character, the diversity, EVERYTHING. There is really not one single thing that I don't love about living in the Chicago-area.<br />
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This place is fabulous. Even though we haven't actually lived downtown, it will always be my deep down desire to do so. I love being a part of anything when we go down there, but the suburbs are also nice. I love the little "downtown" each suburb has and I love all of the public transportation that can be used to travel between them. I frequent to Metra and also enjoy using the El to get around downtown from time to time. I also like the cab rides and just plain old WALKING from place to place. I love our local library, local bike shop, bank, bakery, post office, and train station.<br />
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The place holds a dear place in my heart and I will truly miss all that Chicago, along with Deerfield and the rest of the northern suburbs, have to offer.Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-72243745771959078072010-04-03T10:17:00.000-07:002010-04-03T10:17:26.284-07:00Top Ten Things I'm Going to Miss- #1This list of the top ten things I'm going to miss the most when we leave Chicago is in no particular order.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#1: The Moody Church</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Our church home is so important to us. The ministries and people at this church have stretched us and grown us spiritually in ways that are indescribable. Just a few of the things we've been blessed to apart of for the past four years include: orchestra, praise band, Covenant (Sunday school class), small group, VBS, Angel Tree, softball, retreats, India STAMP trip, Charasia, and much more.</span></span> The Lord has used Moody in our lives in a tremendous way and I know we will deeply grieve the loss of this in our lives when we move. We praise God for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing place.<br />
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I have been seriously busy! But, haven't taken too many pics...<br />
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Getting ready for the big move and I'm excited to announce that I am starting a new blog series.<br />
Maybe I will even start it today!<br />
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I am going to do 10 posts on what I'm going to miss the most about our life here and then 10 posts on what I'm most excited about for our new life in Moline.<br />
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Stay tuned. :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-15138710816368337162010-03-22T15:20:00.000-07:002010-03-22T15:20:39.400-07:00St. Patrick's Day- The Bulls StyleFriday night we stumbled into some free tickets to the Chicago Bulls.<br />
We had never been to an NBA game, so we said, "Why not?"<br />
My sis, Dan, and Marcus and I headed downtown Friday night not knowing what to expect with these free tickets.<br />
They came with parking--- right in front of United Center (for free) and it turns out the seats were Club Seating in the lower deck. Pretty cool!!<br />
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So, even though I don't really care much about the Bulls, it was still a fun experience.<br />
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I must say, my favorite part was the entertainment between quarters and then also the mascot, who I mostly watched the whole time. :)<br />
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I left the house by 7:00! (Maybe for some of you that is not super early, but I thought it was).<br />
Last night's thunderstorms left behind a beautiful fog.<br />
Spring is awakening every part of nature.<br />
On my way to work, I drive through several forest preserves and this morning I saw a Bluejay, a Cardinal, a deer, and several other beautiful things.<br />
I stopped and took some pictures for you all to enjoy. :)<br />
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Everything was muddy, sloppy, and melty.<br />
I didn't care!<br />
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I took my new camera (now complete with memory card) and Marcus and I went on a little spring nature walk to try out some of the settings on our new gadget.<br />
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It's got a lot of fun aspects to it, yet it is still just a point-and-shoot.<br />
The techy geek in me loves the touch screen.<br />
For those of you who care, you can check it out <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+14.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Silver/9806459.p?id=1218176549472&skuId=9806459">here</a>.<br />
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Well, without further ado, here are some pics I took today with it, <b>completely unedited</b>.<br />
It just takes pictures this cool by itself!! :)<br />
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I hope this camera lasts me for many memories...Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-17278337486092619672010-03-09T14:58:00.001-08:002010-03-09T14:58:53.228-08:00Missing In ActionWhere have I been!??<br />
In the words of Dr. Lutzer, "Well, I'm glad you asked."<br />
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I've been waiting and waiting and waiting to show you all my new camera!!!<br />
And it is finally here!!<br />
BUT, I'm still waiting for the memory card so I can take more than one picture at a time!<br />
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Let me just say that it is SERIOUSLY AMAZING.<br />
I am completely pleased as punch with my purchase.<br />
(Students: Can you find the alliteration in the above sentence?)<br />
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But...alas...until that memory cards comes (fingers crossed that it shows up today!), you all just have to wait too. :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-67582234768785970742010-03-03T09:22:00.000-08:002010-03-03T09:22:44.979-08:00They say it bestSometimes third graders can really phrase things better than adults.<br />
From now until the end of the school year, I'm going to try to put some quotes from my students on the blog more frequently.<br />
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These eight and nine year olds are often inspiring me and also cracking me up.<br />
It's time for me to spread the love!<br />
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Today the kids were asked to write in their journals about who their best friend is and what qualities make someone a good friend. One particular student responded this way:<br />
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Me too, darlin', me too. ;)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-24982276362842988432010-02-28T17:45:00.000-08:002010-02-28T17:45:15.107-08:00Craft DayWhile the guys watched hockey...<br />
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My sister and I made crafts!<br />
She brought over an origami kit and we tried our hand at the ancient art.<br />
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We made swans:<br />
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and then Samuri Hats:<br />
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and then turned the hats into fish...complete with googly eyes!<br />
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Next came the turtles:<br />
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We thought our pet turtle would like some friends. He was not interested.<br />
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And then came the real fun stuff!<br />
Flower pins/hairclips.<br />
We attempted to follow a tutorial on making fabric flowers, but we floundered a bit.<br />
We glued a pin and a hairclip on the back to make them versatile.<br />
Here is the result:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Oh, and how could I forget the lovely origami pinwheels we made, which Brittney recommended I put in the "garden" on our windowsill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXKl_WQrqCow7de6V9ftSPkPjcQjWSzFwPPvsL1i9vt_yPsIOc27P5BbNpqjnAOBcBNK7okUAD5n4ZMCAycYV4W7kLUCHAUtLi1IDjvPHLx1Ga5nL6M-QOcTd3FnV5caAsQTP6wUF6taq/s1600-h/DSC09275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXKl_WQrqCow7de6V9ftSPkPjcQjWSzFwPPvsL1i9vt_yPsIOc27P5BbNpqjnAOBcBNK7okUAD5n4ZMCAycYV4W7kLUCHAUtLi1IDjvPHLx1Ga5nL6M-QOcTd3FnV5caAsQTP6wUF6taq/s640/DSC09275.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for a fun day, Britt! Let's do it again sometime. :)</div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-62425342630519726482010-02-22T15:17:00.000-08:002010-02-22T19:52:43.094-08:00eBay Bliss<div style="color: black;">I love eBay.Maybe you didn't know this about me.</div><div style="color: black;">I've been an eBay fanatic since early high school.</div><div style="color: black;">I have had 253 positive transactions on the amazing auction site!</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">Recently (as in the past few years) eBay has not had such great deals...</div><div style="color: black;">It has become more of a place to buy things at full price and then pay shipping on top of that, instead of just going to the store and getting what you want/need.</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">However, once in awhile you can still find a gem...</div><div style="color: black;">especially if something is spelling wrong or called the wrong name. :)</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">Way back over winter break, Marcus and I took a gander through the Gurnee Antique Mall up in...well...obviously, Gurnee. It was full of <strike>overpriced</strike> lovely items.</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">My favorite was this old vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster mixer...in (of all colors!) turquoise - my favorite!!! I am slowly but surely working on collecting all things vintage and white-and-turquoise for our kitchen at the house.</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">This mixer was something I <i>had</i> to have.</div><div style="color: black;"> </div><div style="color: black;">But, with a $125 pricetag, it was something to which my dearest (and oh, so wise) hubby said, "You can save up for it."</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">So, darn it, that's exactly what I did! I pinched my pennies and saved my dollars and as of Friday, February 19, I had $110 saved up. (My dad taught me the little tip that antique stores will always take 10% off items over $50, so I didn't worry about saving the whole $125). </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">Knowing there was a risk that two months later my little old mixer would have been sold, we traversed up to Gurnee anyway. It was our belated Valentine's getaway. </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">Indeed, it had been sold.</div><div style="color: black;"> </div><div style="color: black;">However, I got these darling napkin gems, which I can't wait to put on our dining room table at the house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-AXM9dA1RkdfZG0WdvL0LgLA8OSqQOPIFMqHSTiXC6ALLvja3QtcLM-ispz_jUpp0sF7CAHqGbz-97OjSTOLr9d_Wwe5svhwoEhA1xMqZwY60jV0usXL60eWX2nCBV8OB6Ff4xwolcDp/s1600-h/DSC09252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn-AXM9dA1RkdfZG0WdvL0LgLA8OSqQOPIFMqHSTiXC6ALLvja3QtcLM-ispz_jUpp0sF7CAHqGbz-97OjSTOLr9d_Wwe5svhwoEhA1xMqZwY60jV0usXL60eWX2nCBV8OB6Ff4xwolcDp/s640/DSC09252.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aren't they cute!?</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">But, wait, there's more!</div><div style="color: black;">I came home and did a little eBay-licious research.</div><div style="color: black;">I found the Mixmaster on eBay...with all the parts (the Gurnee one was missing one of the two bowls) and it WORKS (I didn't know if the Gurnee one worked) AND because its official Sunbeam color is "aqua blue' and this one was titled "Turquoise"....no suspecting vintage collecting eBay-er had stumbled upon it! (The others listed on eBay were quite pricey and all being bid on rapid-fast).</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">But don't you worry. I was the only bidder on this dandy and it only cost me $45. (Well, plus the $20 shipping, but still, I had saved up $110, so we were in good shape.)</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;">Now if it would only come in the mail!</div><div style="color: black;">I'm so excited!</div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-43178805586381547062010-02-18T16:09:00.000-08:002010-02-18T16:09:51.314-08:00Second Annual Valentine's PartyMy sister hosted her second annual Valentine's Party last week.<br />
It was so fun!<br />
I didn't many good pics, but here's a few I wanted to share...<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!<br />
(my hubby and I have yet to formally celebrate)<br />
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We even had homemade parting gifts!!!<br />
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We had such a fun party and it just tickled me to see the phrase they were guessing, one letter at a time.<br />
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How cute is he?!<br />
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I know I say it over and over, but I will say it again:<br />
I LOVE these kids.<br />
They are one of my greatest joys in life.Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-66782864599408836202010-02-11T15:15:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:15:18.988-08:00LoveDoes your teacher love YOU this much?<br />
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Yeah, that's what I thought. :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-895174007519220215.post-115862285775039492010-02-10T18:33:00.000-08:002010-02-10T18:33:39.584-08:00No Snow DayNot sure how...or why...after 12 inches of snow...I still had school today!!<br />
Sheez.<br />
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I do love snow.<br />
I just wish I could have stayed home to play in it. :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216899824213911503noreply@blogger.com0