tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62709903103972551032024-03-12T23:18:17.001-07:00among the wildflowersa place we feel free....rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-50449775216383439452008-05-15T20:31:00.000-07:002008-05-15T20:43:55.215-07:00feeling green<span style="font-size:180%;">I</span> just got my new order of <a href="http://www.gdiapers.com"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gdiapers</span></a> for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">kellen</span> (larges by the way, because he now weighs in at a whopping 23lbs). Not only do they make his bum look so adorably cute, they are environmentally friendly and conveniently easy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thinkbigg.org/wp-content/uploads/gdiapers1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.thinkbigg.org/wp-content/uploads/gdiapers1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">environmentally</span> friendliness of a cloth diaper with the convenience of a disposable. GENIUSES over there at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gdiapers</span>.<br /><br />Colors we went with - Chocolate, vanilla bean, blue and orange. <br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-26214223799084433772008-05-12T17:05:00.000-07:002008-05-12T17:50:17.152-07:00"Just In" time....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0oc6a0nXxdXEOBNPzEQ2CMsETw4jWyQA3yWZo85a7GUQ7u2-2AD9_kVRVdU2hXW4bRfApDfFoPzdIQcYnfcD3Ts3Ie1z3Ipuo4lBaQobDISC1UFnoWeIUP_bzaWPDguuBiy8Uh_8GzdD/s1600-h/IMGP2327.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik0oc6a0nXxdXEOBNPzEQ2CMsETw4jWyQA3yWZo85a7GUQ7u2-2AD9_kVRVdU2hXW4bRfApDfFoPzdIQcYnfcD3Ts3Ie1z3Ipuo4lBaQobDISC1UFnoWeIUP_bzaWPDguuBiy8Uh_8GzdD/s400/IMGP2327.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199658386430088962" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />R</span>ex and I just shared a magical day/evening at the beautiful <a href="http://www.justinwine.com/">Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Vineyards</span>, Winery and Inn</a>. The occasion: our 6 year anniversary coupled with my first mothers day. We jumped on the opportunity to have our first night away when Grandma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Riri</span> offered to babysit. Then we hit the winding roads in our neighboring town surrounded by the products of spring; gorgeous vineyards, 6 foot high mustard, blooming wild flowers and huge oak trees. We first laid eyes on this beautiful winery when we were looking for a place to host our wedding. We have not been back since. Not sure why.<br /><br />Our first order of business was a tour of the caves and barrel tasting.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevivdd0OY0TjNDFPBnHKwit9XFM9Nvkqh-XOpLW52OrRDKVQp83mhx1vk_ETBrqtRbem4H7uAixXkxfK5BXUf7Goi7DyAuD5DKB3u7akF_-PGRnNwQq106CF3kzs2iHfxIHXNY9LpHWGe/s1600-h/IMGP2330.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevivdd0OY0TjNDFPBnHKwit9XFM9Nvkqh-XOpLW52OrRDKVQp83mhx1vk_ETBrqtRbem4H7uAixXkxfK5BXUf7Goi7DyAuD5DKB3u7akF_-PGRnNwQq106CF3kzs2iHfxIHXNY9LpHWGe/s400/IMGP2330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653838059722418" border="0" /></a>The smell of the caves, the smell of the fermenting wine makes me feel happy . Reminds me of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sonoma</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">napa</span> valleys <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">where</span> i grew up. The whole valley would smell like that during harvest and, although not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pleasant</span> to most people, it feels like home to me.<br /><br />We then checked into our room with a stunning view of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">the</span> vineyards and garden. You have to see it to appreciate the beauty.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsvGnwY3XB0nYNPH3MYxP_CsvcHDY0ShRTXhyqPuNPzCcN1vAUeaMLHSATEq4zmhdcuDg9MpIjlRts-IW13Tqlzt9i86el73VDi0zrD0LQVVpOTx5KczmSG1SkYkM8EN6lWUe4q4COFid/s1600-h/IMGP2322.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsvGnwY3XB0nYNPH3MYxP_CsvcHDY0ShRTXhyqPuNPzCcN1vAUeaMLHSATEq4zmhdcuDg9MpIjlRts-IW13Tqlzt9i86el73VDi0zrD0LQVVpOTx5KczmSG1SkYkM8EN6lWUe4q4COFid/s400/IMGP2322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653172339791490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJUCnr3EGbIE_shNAF-9a7ov2SnxuQupuinjFBdy9DmiE3KcbVhzk5R2tpq7z7WW33V7UqtpTCeOYwj-BlMBG7kZxG_hRwT6IclUJTaJC2TAzd39pVFs163Yii9rRPt3JlxrTUg1iMnHv/s1600-h/IMGP2326.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJUCnr3EGbIE_shNAF-9a7ov2SnxuQupuinjFBdy9DmiE3KcbVhzk5R2tpq7z7WW33V7UqtpTCeOYwj-BlMBG7kZxG_hRwT6IclUJTaJC2TAzd39pVFs163Yii9rRPt3JlxrTUg1iMnHv/s400/IMGP2326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653185224693394" border="0" /></a>the room came equipped with a HUGE whirlpool tub which is exactly what the doctor ordered. bubble bath too!<br /><br />We then headed to the pool for some R & R. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kwcJ1HVzeZdhj7Mrkw3DcipMe_LwCfEU22W6tMzG3_3F2V6KcuMoYTPKYXlWhhBnnWwDhV7eNMDxP3vZG1xtyYODxM8ApwG_JayovGBnbz9Yc5HF6RNGiGRVXby5wawUM4LtOflFkSJq/s1600-h/IMGP2341.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kwcJ1HVzeZdhj7Mrkw3DcipMe_LwCfEU22W6tMzG3_3F2V6KcuMoYTPKYXlWhhBnnWwDhV7eNMDxP3vZG1xtyYODxM8ApwG_JayovGBnbz9Yc5HF6RNGiGRVXby5wawUM4LtOflFkSJq/s400/IMGP2341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653189519660706" border="0" /></a>Caught up on my magazines cottage living and real simple while basking in the sun. Felt like i was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">in the</span> middle of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Tuscany</span> or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Provence</span>.<br /><br />Then we cleaned up and headed to Dinner in Deborah's Room (the restaurant at the Inn, not actually a woman <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Deborah</span> who invited us over for dinner..<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">haha</span>). Dinner was unbelievable from start to finish. Melt in your mouth meal paired with delicious wine and three choices of butter from all over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">the</span> world. still salivating.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUX3WJ8ZuKkwPryClVN2LvlmisXtZn95d9R1Pvdh59NZh9isXFzLLmr_PR4l2eIvw_R3ARHfaIqQpu3YXU-hi1RwSVZOvm2FrhBF02Qbheruye5mmSoWHMiP2hPb0gVS1WMDcIN2AftlH/s1600-h/IMGP2331.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUX3WJ8ZuKkwPryClVN2LvlmisXtZn95d9R1Pvdh59NZh9isXFzLLmr_PR4l2eIvw_R3ARHfaIqQpu3YXU-hi1RwSVZOvm2FrhBF02Qbheruye5mmSoWHMiP2hPb0gVS1WMDcIN2AftlH/s400/IMGP2331.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653842354689730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyiRl8fDiWI-m8D72F1jAybGtSuAPElxhIBH0VswI85mw7OUTvBISLpM9AvHqjuRqy-u5kVtRoHC_WlmufrDQ3F52oaEaHCLb63BauRQy2WVLNM4b6_8KIJPyXkKs9lBkiE8H0QVFpLb3/s1600-h/IMGP2336.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJyiRl8fDiWI-m8D72F1jAybGtSuAPElxhIBH0VswI85mw7OUTvBISLpM9AvHqjuRqy-u5kVtRoHC_WlmufrDQ3F52oaEaHCLb63BauRQy2WVLNM4b6_8KIJPyXkKs9lBkiE8H0QVFpLb3/s400/IMGP2336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653846649657042" border="0" /></a><br />The next morning we sat out on the balcony and sipped on a wonderful cup of coffee and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">enjoyed</span> the vineyard operations going on around us. We walked around the miles of property that surround the Inn and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">inspired</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">ourselves</span> for the day to come.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2mfYwr7iM4jT2aFjh62XRL4cF-oCu7Cg8G3xHjHTr0UKK_N9CIzUKaWwt5pCRlkK0jLaDgB61WTOTuK4eVTtLl_tF5UQYuTjUA7yPDwvX7nLbZ-YhtEg4PaZAZEuylwmKmE8f9dyLPRs/s1600-h/IMGP2340.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2mfYwr7iM4jT2aFjh62XRL4cF-oCu7Cg8G3xHjHTr0UKK_N9CIzUKaWwt5pCRlkK0jLaDgB61WTOTuK4eVTtLl_tF5UQYuTjUA7yPDwvX7nLbZ-YhtEg4PaZAZEuylwmKmE8f9dyLPRs/s400/IMGP2340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199653850944624354" border="0" /></a><br />I can't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">recommend</span> this get-a-way enough for anyone who just needs to relax or a couple who needs to reconnect. Truly a great time and so close to our own home.<br /><br />The time with my husband was so special to me. Thanks grandma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">riri</span> for all your help.<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-2153272036920885292008-05-09T20:08:00.000-07:002008-05-09T21:04:41.981-07:00a new kind of strength<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0wnNv-UmlpwdTQUSU_66YmRB0meN5JScvk3_lh_b_9oDebYBVt8ho6CnjWy1OxPZ3ds7_ETSHz1-AhbQviOF60880VXU8QeEaDsyPzKRGLHgRdvSxsL1EsVCmsqY4YuuJjfFn-HRXFIL/s1600-h/Birth_4819_Aug_7_2007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0wnNv-UmlpwdTQUSU_66YmRB0meN5JScvk3_lh_b_9oDebYBVt8ho6CnjWy1OxPZ3ds7_ETSHz1-AhbQviOF60880VXU8QeEaDsyPzKRGLHgRdvSxsL1EsVCmsqY4YuuJjfFn-HRXFIL/s400/Birth_4819_Aug_7_2007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198585206481025794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">D</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aily</span> i am asked about home birth followed by the comment 'i don't think i could do it'.<br /><br />I fell in love with a quote in a recent interview with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ani</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DiFranco</span></span> in "Mothering Magazine" --"I'm really happy in the end that i felt every last bit of pain and was as present as i could be. Whenever you go through <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">something</span> terrifying and come out the other side, you grow and have more self-respect in terms of your own strengths. I wanted that more than i wanted whatever sort of numbing the hospital would have offered".--<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Beautifully</span> stated! Couldn't agree more. Something important happened in my experience. Getting through one of the toughest <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">challenges</span> as a human being prepared me to be a stronger person for my child <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">and</span> appreciate my strengths. The pain connected me and made me search deep for strengths i probably never knew i had. On the other end, it's pretty cool to look back and say I DID IT on my own terms. It was like winning the most important athletic event you've ever participated in times 10.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHxr3cxY-IWsD1mQjMNgox7mXZwzxbikmQzeVzsiebyTTo9K5F-t7Ps2CRBsIesHfG6vQLAHkUm8m92ND6emExMFwQFhMs65pMBQxQlZWILXdm6l5HVp6cAdFP-7-OKXb4YEi4kXEiu9w/s1600-h/Birth_4926_Kellen_Aug_7_2007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHxr3cxY-IWsD1mQjMNgox7mXZwzxbikmQzeVzsiebyTTo9K5F-t7Ps2CRBsIesHfG6vQLAHkUm8m92ND6emExMFwQFhMs65pMBQxQlZWILXdm6l5HVp6cAdFP-7-OKXb4YEi4kXEiu9w/s400/Birth_4926_Kellen_Aug_7_2007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198585227955862306" border="0" /></a>Here is Kellen's first few minutes, hanging out in the warm water with Dad. Peaceful.<br /><br />Looking back, i thank my parents for teaching my that i have all the tools i need for whatever comes along my path. I think women are superhero's that quietly make the world turn. So in response to those who doubt their capabilities- You have your own tools, use them. Have a birth you could only dream of.<br />That's my story and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">i'm</span></span> sticking to it (anyone remember who said this all the time?)<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-49245439130798377332008-05-08T22:28:00.001-07:002008-05-08T22:35:20.039-07:00going local...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHxSASHiHi1FpAa_WA5DM8xNgRxhVJyWwgxZAlQCyzSpv9CN6vjAWv2ttpZuiYrQImWkl68dEN8MH1xwaiFAYEVeItBVtdlPZT9pHvK7K4dSZKi37ydxlXBPFiVtsBPeMY21lRL7LOfA/s1600-h/asparagus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHxSASHiHi1FpAa_WA5DM8xNgRxhVJyWwgxZAlQCyzSpv9CN6vjAWv2ttpZuiYrQImWkl68dEN8MH1xwaiFAYEVeItBVtdlPZT9pHvK7K4dSZKi37ydxlXBPFiVtsBPeMY21lRL7LOfA/s400/asparagus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198243177677252978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">W</span>e decided to sign up for the <a href="http://www.huasnavalleyfarm.com/">Huasna Valley Farm</a> CSA (community supported agriculture) this year and LOVE it. we pick up a cooler of fresh, organic, locally grown vege's and eggs every week with some inspiration on cooking ideas (couldn't we all use a little of that). This week- dill, parsley, broccoli, asparagus, so so sweet carrots, bok choy, garlic, butter leaf lettuce, spinach, and 2 dozen eggs. I truly can't believe how much better the food tastes, especially the eggs. I guess what we put in our soil is actually important.<br /><br />Dinner included salmon with dill and stir fry with all the greens. Scrumptious.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwQhxz1RUHXkmnDAldobwm-iyAFI2HVwL1LrtB6leix8mg-e77akIFzNvK2j3E_nlWy3W2-jJKvG90GPBCaQXEhYTYOLcN6PrC4-eMmA8_xx9UyIlgHedEpezXMr9lbQpvh0YnS_nI6Q/s1600-h/RR-eggs.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwQhxz1RUHXkmnDAldobwm-iyAFI2HVwL1LrtB6leix8mg-e77akIFzNvK2j3E_nlWy3W2-jJKvG90GPBCaQXEhYTYOLcN6PrC4-eMmA8_xx9UyIlgHedEpezXMr9lbQpvh0YnS_nI6Q/s400/RR-eggs.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198244556361755010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm hoping rex and i can get our tomatoes in the ground soon. nothing like a garden fresh tomato in the summer- with a little avocado, basil and olive oil. can't wait.<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-85305677011363412312008-04-30T19:46:00.000-07:002008-05-08T22:43:31.912-07:00don't forget<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAV8SwFXQgAkWWdOuR2XfJ2AM7qT8OeAqVT20PrIdvvrgVk6uMGcEgzIeBi2dni4Lk-HI-APTQecDPZL5xLpGDS9RWAHpkZyFfWgvebFu5GJXSeDUZDNrfakdZHqokaFJ1Mk9bQE5LBo/s1600-h/CWC+Pregnancy+card+5-07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IAV8SwFXQgAkWWdOuR2XfJ2AM7qT8OeAqVT20PrIdvvrgVk6uMGcEgzIeBi2dni4Lk-HI-APTQecDPZL5xLpGDS9RWAHpkZyFfWgvebFu5GJXSeDUZDNrfakdZHqokaFJ1Mk9bQE5LBo/s400/CWC+Pregnancy+card+5-07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198249559081810674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the annual BIRTH & BABY FAIR is next weekend (may 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>) in mission plaza (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">san</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">luis</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">obispo</span>). Lots of entertainment for the kids. One of the best parts is the silent auction including GREAT baby gear and equipment to bid on. All proceeds go to support the efforts of the resource center in providing services for pregnant women. For a list of all the items that will be auctioned off please visit the <a href="http://bbrn-silent-auction.blogspot.com/">silent auction blog. </a><br /><br />Remember to come visit the <a href="http://www.cwcslo.com/">California Wellness Center</a> booth and say hi. Maggie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ragatz</span> will be doing massage and we will have some cute giveaways for all to have. Look forward to seeing you there.<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-3485653633836611422008-04-30T19:22:00.000-07:002008-04-30T19:45:02.387-07:00i love my daddy because....<span style="font-size:180%;">h</span>e reads me stories before i go to bed (<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">coincidentally</span> named 'i love my daddy because')<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU8ZJ9wyMr9CFHtj1aVYwSEHFg_bAF8G22Zxx3Cwj5nLyWdHC0WOIErdhKKiL2IaaskJ2IZo8K6-zEjSDB_LvVu_nUSXNZibDRE62J99e-unqAoW6X5mzIcIbKkzncw6GtX4P3I9s1FR9/s1600-h/IMGP2284.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU8ZJ9wyMr9CFHtj1aVYwSEHFg_bAF8G22Zxx3Cwj5nLyWdHC0WOIErdhKKiL2IaaskJ2IZo8K6-zEjSDB_LvVu_nUSXNZibDRE62J99e-unqAoW6X5mzIcIbKkzncw6GtX4P3I9s1FR9/s320/IMGP2284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195230293604513202" border="0" /></a>he lets me play with the toilet paper roll until the whole role (yes the WHOLE ROLL) is on the ground.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5b7xtX32c0rkTwdTqg8elCBW55tJka1OzjCE54bvIRix6dMi17y2MO9te1Fyzw-9RVQdEpd7g2dn0y-bzuR-L9gE8gzBynpirHsFSv9w5Hj4TCj44kI-lKMR4_6x5bt-eP-0p54IV2f9/s1600-h/IMGP2272.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5b7xtX32c0rkTwdTqg8elCBW55tJka1OzjCE54bvIRix6dMi17y2MO9te1Fyzw-9RVQdEpd7g2dn0y-bzuR-L9gE8gzBynpirHsFSv9w5Hj4TCj44kI-lKMR4_6x5bt-eP-0p54IV2f9/s320/IMGP2272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195230280719611298" border="0" /></a><br />he lets mommy buy cute little clips on her trip to Santa Barbara for the weekend. (i think she deserves cute little clips)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RvZpi7KzC5Ji9oIr4hegGiwmkJGOo1RNauLVPtef6Y-TG_yBX1gsnPkJN135mh3s_6UbryyAQt5jelA83Khy7QjUdoEi3170a44r9znvU6KsboYlVJBCmbslFFQUW4o1Wi6DDlFPHKag/s1600-h/IMGP2296.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RvZpi7KzC5Ji9oIr4hegGiwmkJGOo1RNauLVPtef6Y-TG_yBX1gsnPkJN135mh3s_6UbryyAQt5jelA83Khy7QjUdoEi3170a44r9znvU6KsboYlVJBCmbslFFQUW4o1Wi6DDlFPHKag/s320/IMGP2296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195230302194447810" border="0" /></a><br />we took a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">impromptu</span> trip to Santa Barbara for the weekend. So fun and relaxing. Just getting away from the house made me relax for some reason. Then i take a look around when i got back and wonder why it is so hard to relax when you are surrounded by this (more in bloom)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdiHvy1MGkX8k0HVeCA7K85f2FcjUhk7nriHNxtAGW4SJ_WPGP6Hh2_EIsrfsGjkSY_JzpFLX8p4Z3S_ZowZHYzCEgtkEygAfDvjX7IWAHSxTtaHb_jX1Jo1nneM3OPWOD3WgcT5YBicF/s1600-h/IMGP2306.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdiHvy1MGkX8k0HVeCA7K85f2FcjUhk7nriHNxtAGW4SJ_WPGP6Hh2_EIsrfsGjkSY_JzpFLX8p4Z3S_ZowZHYzCEgtkEygAfDvjX7IWAHSxTtaHb_jX1Jo1nneM3OPWOD3WgcT5YBicF/s320/IMGP2306.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195230306489415122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwU-L19O0bRPsef0CGL2Bsa9cRL0Dbf9t49rip6TI0F7yZczhZ6roFAHHE4oNsWYvEjJbAGRtatA6Q6h7Evgn2mN_LfptHl9IIZWPfuMaxwOUVk_0AYHU3UfrNbxzLBIS5Y6ETLKiKAI8D/s1600-h/IMGP2316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7sD3kLRA2tBQSZ3nsv5ycujnssuM0e7urVN0M3N7TbEMQyK9PZn0MNnY6KCJ72FHJHh5MsYpJVi23GA1UiZ2xryHA3RApFmn63GTJngw4VRwuirBmIOsud4A6ZrnwXVpPQgb236fsscl/s320/IMGP2310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195232479742866946" border="0" /></a>may you find a place to relax and enjoy all that the day brings you.<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-83851005669840790752008-04-16T21:01:00.001-07:002008-04-16T21:31:43.909-07:00in bloom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HWUKV3vLqHesLnUrGZz6scJ6A9TSEyNvd4ShDrxkN3OfMZr4OD2MB1ICu2a_XjWKYC_XjNiPIsZ2sPzpwq39L4g327M2P7Q4Nn2nRrNWFLv66RatyCIt-VgpO0kE3yORo0-qGUPt7tDK/s1600-h/IMGP2218.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HWUKV3vLqHesLnUrGZz6scJ6A9TSEyNvd4ShDrxkN3OfMZr4OD2MB1ICu2a_XjWKYC_XjNiPIsZ2sPzpwq39L4g327M2P7Q4Nn2nRrNWFLv66RatyCIt-VgpO0kE3yORo0-qGUPt7tDK/s320/IMGP2218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190060390084083058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I</span> <span style="font-size:100%;">love the beautiful weather we are having. after a heavy bout of rain this winter, we are blessed with a flourishing garden this spring. take a look at what is in bloom at our home.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Z6OxQpvziQzVz5Q2hyphenhyphenQWfMLjFTA3PoKhLmKB1QlzNHOveK0T-DKThMPy2y1xTdclaVIplwuwzlmHpPo8Ow_lKFifod0jFr3uNpxB8teWnMAQnNJaAVUIf9GJzfeTT8z4a7zCPL-KFcf3/s1600-h/IMGP2212.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Z6OxQpvziQzVz5Q2hyphenhyphenQWfMLjFTA3PoKhLmKB1QlzNHOveK0T-DKThMPy2y1xTdclaVIplwuwzlmHpPo8Ow_lKFifod0jFr3uNpxB8teWnMAQnNJaAVUIf9GJzfeTT8z4a7zCPL-KFcf3/s320/IMGP2212.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190064951339351602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleTNjXZXcuUmT_z5KzqscrtjaUJhNfI_KrK70Wmccq68Jy4ZkyJrZ93trO0lsUeJ6wmSFN8JzoEFRFF9x2c63sAU3V1xoeirKTC-hqAMpyu7c_uvz2hS2wGnUJUEnZWltEgofs2JxiESj/s1600-h/IMGP2242.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNaW9dCvIwL9EQHHCIDPr5B6vkKvRbmhby9YjDmlHY9eFs0sxPLW858x_tmQEweUant2GCo6GRLXBXuQphzc1wAgndx8-VOSN8w1U7WmIefpnTcEj94qhQOUh8JQ-fzB5G7dYO3btfM1y/s320/IMGP2226.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190061184653032866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlNKXH7Kwfl3J84iZ8soh3t_k6mLkrnZ-dY7K2SZgJae2EUPSS3uBz02z0PAtOEjfRpZ_CDo1Z3drXKA6p8xXzK09LhVrrZ5t7z7DKi5-Uh5FewWv5Rssc_C4brWHrEMoQjcehuUras4C/s1600-h/IMGP2235.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlNKXH7Kwfl3J84iZ8soh3t_k6mLkrnZ-dY7K2SZgJae2EUPSS3uBz02z0PAtOEjfRpZ_CDo1Z3drXKA6p8xXzK09LhVrrZ5t7z7DKi5-Uh5FewWv5Rssc_C4brWHrEMoQjcehuUras4C/s320/IMGP2235.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190061188948000178" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our little peach tree is starting to make its fruit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vPtieiVPOadG6B4sXUui476Y1Cz97dyZzi9orGUUiazP3PJN9p6sdO42HWmscRwDB7JOB_xe7y6pHHfJUdYEJ9CbM97XGYPkvEPNxblQ5_v5eqn_UBpUxh4KFvWOV6QdUacpaqg4WEu4/s1600-h/IMGP2239.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vPtieiVPOadG6B4sXUui476Y1Cz97dyZzi9orGUUiazP3PJN9p6sdO42HWmscRwDB7JOB_xe7y6pHHfJUdYEJ9CbM97XGYPkvEPNxblQ5_v5eqn_UBpUxh4KFvWOV6QdUacpaqg4WEu4/s320/IMGP2239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190061197537934802" border="0" /></a><br />Apple blossoms....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0vIlhg8FRQJYf1poix_jbFyp1A4pvOBLYskb4i2PghziBhQu1EiuvZkgNQZ85MMWujljugRackTDg2PRQV7MygcUjIT5e5MfzOZRSmOEk5rHOaoHspvtFuQXV476rrw4DpiO5rTjZ0C0/s1600-h/IMGP2238.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0vIlhg8FRQJYf1poix_jbFyp1A4pvOBLYskb4i2PghziBhQu1EiuvZkgNQZ85MMWujljugRackTDg2PRQV7MygcUjIT5e5MfzOZRSmOEk5rHOaoHspvtFuQXV476rrw4DpiO5rTjZ0C0/s320/IMGP2238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190061193242967490" border="0" /></a><br />We also have a pear, fig , persimmon and cherry tree that are starting to blossom. can't wait for the delicious fruit. Kellen loves to watch Dad mow the lawn.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc0kBDZ4hFdFMZtIrt13K06OIVYa0pIgX2cQwjIMzN5Br-h3p7l5kJg2xzZozO0BHpyG6LJ358ReHGNYToMCML-aadIAH8gCieOAPvi8k6q-Ir5DiObEMM8K-KAetRn1Hi5As93_lxF-1/s1600-h/IMGP2261.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc0kBDZ4hFdFMZtIrt13K06OIVYa0pIgX2cQwjIMzN5Br-h3p7l5kJg2xzZozO0BHpyG6LJ358ReHGNYToMCML-aadIAH8gCieOAPvi8k6q-Ir5DiObEMM8K-KAetRn1Hi5As93_lxF-1/s320/IMGP2261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190062086596165154" border="0" /></a><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-71767359592870557002008-04-01T22:30:00.001-07:002008-04-01T22:56:24.496-07:00a plug for chiropractic...<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />o<span style="font-size:100%;">kay. okay. been a long time since any updates. we have been redesigning our website and coming up with new and exciting ideas for our blog. so many things so little time.<br /><br />cool and exciting- WebMD recently posted an article regarding research on chiropractic adjustments helping to reduce high blood pressure. That is crazy you might say, but really, it does. We see it clinically often, but for it to actually be recognized by WEB MD gives me hope in that web site. why it happens? same reason you can reduce blood pressure with exercise. movement / motion and the stimulation of mechanical receptors activates areas of the nervous system that regulate blood pressure (in a very brief nutshell). Movement is as essential to our brain and cells as H2O and oxygen. Unfortunately this study is limited to its effects on blood pressure. I'm sure we'll see more functional areas studied in the future. But for now, we'll take the recognition. Read for yourself (HERE) <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20070316/chiropractic-cuts-">http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20070316/chiropractic-cuts-blood-pressure</a><br /><br />pictures next time.<br />-molly<br /></span></span></span>rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-74910933666479409352008-02-21T13:45:00.000-08:002008-02-21T18:27:52.414-08:00finally<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Y</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ou</span> know those things you buy that you really like...you're sure you can find a place for it. But, when you get home it requires tools and special screws and anchors to use it. So it gets put in a drawer and gathers dust...until finally, you have time for it and it finds a home. Well, mine finally found <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">their</span> homes, at least for awhile.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBPsbi_uJKFnCJVrv3SvFMIr0WNVlViyq69B_umFn5-ccdHni03o8Jt8tu6_TOTxQg2II9ahAKeBv5i52PBrDNshazkanr0xRsYy48Mt89-S0wCb-Hd7mcgzjT2Dcq3T8tgrHzi2HAm4v/s1600-h/IMGP2111.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBPsbi_uJKFnCJVrv3SvFMIr0WNVlViyq69B_umFn5-ccdHni03o8Jt8tu6_TOTxQg2II9ahAKeBv5i52PBrDNshazkanr0xRsYy48Mt89-S0wCb-Hd7mcgzjT2Dcq3T8tgrHzi2HAm4v/s320/IMGP2111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169620598123064418" border="0" /></a>'S' (for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">stevens</span> for those of you asking why) towel holder<br />bought: 4 yrs ago in Charleston, SC<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYi3Dc2zdySYwVAwitmF9SoiOGD8tNORDQ_QZHJqmckicRh6cKYH6tI71GydHbmIbsgZX5xGqzrlBlW9k3tQIKKZZLJiROkFSC9Mru12iXTZNWcfInh2x8ZbrBTcd9NjyFDBGcKTSVVke/s1600-h/IMGP2117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYi3Dc2zdySYwVAwitmF9SoiOGD8tNORDQ_QZHJqmckicRh6cKYH6tI71GydHbmIbsgZX5xGqzrlBlW9k3tQIKKZZLJiROkFSC9Mru12iXTZNWcfInh2x8ZbrBTcd9NjyFDBGcKTSVVke/s320/IMGP2117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169620606712999042" border="0" /></a>fun porcelain drawer knob<br />bought: 4 years ago; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ixtapa</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mexico</span> (still have 5 more of the knobs looking for a home)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIbc1lzhm7Zt8ijh8WBvC2UejBqjYMde_3XHFy8PrciGx880qM7JDqUKN3urY4kvXIGDgOpGqUdf8xtd89Q0B2iuC8NSeg3eQZN94PNChya26AhRQ8ZnI7hmhIj4pnPpWmNDhDzrMiBGo/s1600-h/IMGP2116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIbc1lzhm7Zt8ijh8WBvC2UejBqjYMde_3XHFy8PrciGx880qM7JDqUKN3urY4kvXIGDgOpGqUdf8xtd89Q0B2iuC8NSeg3eQZN94PNChya26AhRQ8ZnI7hmhIj4pnPpWmNDhDzrMiBGo/s320/IMGP2116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169620602418031730" border="0" /></a>'<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">bagno</span>' sign (you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">italians</span> should know what this means)<br />bought: 3 months ago; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Santa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Barbara</span>, Ca<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hXSoS4TxJA4l6CB2bgam23ZHXQUH_cZKCV0pvodDoSCMG7cnJmeJ34SeRH8eawiq_gfbFH9aUA08uOYJN71RTJ0r88kgPISzMhqfxvraVcDj6Zx7AtovJ7v9EBM35jBefD7KEkmtrzeO/s1600-h/IMGP2124.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hXSoS4TxJA4l6CB2bgam23ZHXQUH_cZKCV0pvodDoSCMG7cnJmeJ34SeRH8eawiq_gfbFH9aUA08uOYJN71RTJ0r88kgPISzMhqfxvraVcDj6Zx7AtovJ7v9EBM35jBefD7KEkmtrzeO/s320/IMGP2124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169620615302933650" border="0" /></a>frames<br />bought: 6 months ago; <a href="http://www.obrienscridde.com/">online</a><br /><br />candlesticks<br />bought: 1 year ago; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">potterybarn</span><br /><br />candles<br />bought: 6 months ago; the NEST, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">San</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Luis</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Obispo</span>, ca<br /><br />wheat<br />bought: 5 years ago; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Charleston</span>, SC<br /><br />olive leaf wreath<br />bought: 2 years ago; the RED BARN, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Sonoma</span>, Ca<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWeo90lR36Xj9GIz8HqNdmzBUztvIfcJDqeGtLYhZzckD5WHd4kI69EhQR92Vqk5xFT7Z5uQMp0cxx3jV1axVmpg4BVbfD1WUHPCI6OGX6qhkDYdyDClDOMAsHaNFAPf2ToqDyyyOmO6s/s1600-h/IMGP2104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWeo90lR36Xj9GIz8HqNdmzBUztvIfcJDqeGtLYhZzckD5WHd4kI69EhQR92Vqk5xFT7Z5uQMp0cxx3jV1axVmpg4BVbfD1WUHPCI6OGX6qhkDYdyDClDOMAsHaNFAPf2ToqDyyyOmO6s/s320/IMGP2104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169620589533129810" border="0" /></a><br />holder of all electronic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">trinkets</span><br />gift from my sis- LOVE IT. Never wonder where my cell phone is anymore, and no more wires hanging out of every outlet. It is all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">nicely</span> tucked in this box.<br /><br />there you have it.<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-17994113893529236442008-02-15T10:43:00.000-08:002008-02-15T20:31:50.710-08:00st valentine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZuYuU9cW5AcisgMn83-mbaalhh222eMXcqiDyttC5KtHhmmbEE8kNg2NaK1bEv1q0xhY4yuyMyD46tgldESXKJFJjCuW0vNNBaVV4d44DKO19HA6rqdFIA04Y8gY-2TUQpJY98hxuzNR/s1600-h/IMGP2099.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZuYuU9cW5AcisgMn83-mbaalhh222eMXcqiDyttC5KtHhmmbEE8kNg2NaK1bEv1q0xhY4yuyMyD46tgldESXKJFJjCuW0vNNBaVV4d44DKO19HA6rqdFIA04Y8gY-2TUQpJY98hxuzNR/s320/IMGP2099.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167281408609807410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />life is different this year. different, but better. i notice the change most on days like valentines because it is not just rex and i. we can't just pick up and celebrate at a restaurant. so we celebrate in a new way. as a family. i hope kellen grows up feeling how much we love him, and more important, how much we love each other (AND how much i LOVE flowers).<br /><br />thanks rex, i love you always.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAAAwmZfnDLoBJeALpYkrmo86Ach5tUHKnP3_cXta6zgnOW3j4oaz4ejH-9bS-oasz8tX_v_G-zsYHRQndumxyDxB-JPRu2W7r5BHMfotKN0b_7AWutpPWuk_kx7qSyx6Tyjba4NAaiTJ/s1600-h/IMGP2102.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAAAwmZfnDLoBJeALpYkrmo86Ach5tUHKnP3_cXta6zgnOW3j4oaz4ejH-9bS-oasz8tX_v_G-zsYHRQndumxyDxB-JPRu2W7r5BHMfotKN0b_7AWutpPWuk_kx7qSyx6Tyjba4NAaiTJ/s320/IMGP2102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167281417199742018" border="0" /></a>my valentines bouquet. just beautiful!<br /><br />i experimented with feeding kellen a little vege mixture to see what he would do. here is the result.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwXgcParvZwiF_3QFL7BNIVUvr8fnKDY_hqqNAc-getWDWTxQLtXofHYE4ziUuZqEv6hI1OU0xXfbErEWpKwI_6kr-A51cCwjOj5OachK23rKl-XLiZ1LzA5Y9YXh4TS9SHAAaLL1KB8n/s1600-h/IMGP2091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwXgcParvZwiF_3QFL7BNIVUvr8fnKDY_hqqNAc-getWDWTxQLtXofHYE4ziUuZqEv6hI1OU0xXfbErEWpKwI_6kr-A51cCwjOj5OachK23rKl-XLiZ1LzA5Y9YXh4TS9SHAAaLL1KB8n/s320/IMGP2091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167281404314840098" border="0" /></a>-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-17468091222374955582008-02-11T11:02:00.000-08:002008-02-11T11:26:11.841-08:00to grandma riri and grandpa larWE LOVE AVILA BEACH!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb8AH2IdnDkpm_wE30ELGtEA7owSJKPCfKL3G3aHB_ZPjDNkmHvDJ0D-PxPOZ3FAIu47H1ozF9CVM-CEsu1jPx3o9yPwzFckNvr697k-74o7OR_K7Qt9AOAgz8ZgHGZMLNInBe47rMn_D/s1600-h/IMGP2064.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLb8AH2IdnDkpm_wE30ELGtEA7owSJKPCfKL3G3aHB_ZPjDNkmHvDJ0D-PxPOZ3FAIu47H1ozF9CVM-CEsu1jPx3o9yPwzFckNvr697k-74o7OR_K7Qt9AOAgz8ZgHGZMLNInBe47rMn_D/s320/IMGP2064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165801633462545410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> listening to the news this weekend made us appreciate where we live. as the midwest and northeast get pummeled by snow and ice, we hit 78 degrees and clear blue skies. a nice stroll down the bob jones trail followed by a picnic at the beach....couldn't ask for a better Sunday.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdppXCdApEqyzqlOmkGySqtc4Vk-LBSJLJ-LbXbA3ohyphenhypheniOvrHkZ_Mn4bafsFXrF-g4jLopQCLfvCMzDhQmMGs6EcqS5HJe92TlLcUg1xDA0kYnoYlA1NEWOkyKAx9hoRO_MDxCwUeeBkF/s1600-h/IMGP2077.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdppXCdApEqyzqlOmkGySqtc4Vk-LBSJLJ-LbXbA3ohyphenhypheniOvrHkZ_Mn4bafsFXrF-g4jLopQCLfvCMzDhQmMGs6EcqS5HJe92TlLcUg1xDA0kYnoYlA1NEWOkyKAx9hoRO_MDxCwUeeBkF/s320/IMGP2077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165801616282676194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">kellen enjoyed swinging in the way-to-big swing. huge laughs and smiles. </span> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">all the kids had fun playing in the sand (even though Luke would not put his left foot down). </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9Dy-GuK33J0IieDOB4aWyVWQpWlj-OJy01ggCC5Ma3uY9_s0odByCEewr2-Q3ZrvmKkD4_Ff7c1oElya-_fOJdbOifHlY-36HaAxxULLxf7b_cTtOaNQf4hkgK8JggjLAoV2vQSwhyphenhyphen4c/s1600-h/IMGP2081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9Dy-GuK33J0IieDOB4aWyVWQpWlj-OJy01ggCC5Ma3uY9_s0odByCEewr2-Q3ZrvmKkD4_Ff7c1oElya-_fOJdbOifHlY-36HaAxxULLxf7b_cTtOaNQf4hkgK8JggjLAoV2vQSwhyphenhyphen4c/s320/IMGP2081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165805035076643858" border="0" /></a>check out the blue sky? <br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-33860210919904226742008-02-10T19:11:00.000-08:002008-02-11T09:47:31.266-08:00blowing out the candles<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">kellen attended his first birthday party this weekend for his 'best' friends, luke and emerson. fun party and a huge congratulations to their parents, michelle and jeremy. 1 whole year, you did it.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQaEgG7jECaIPrUaM7iV2plob1ynkCjKnalY_Cl-L0c5zp6cJ9LiQKcEKuyHa0OQngosVim7iiRfd21rvSkw3lyk6ZK1I-KaL7hFLpRGtPk2fuaEE9-sUknDJJswmOaecfuR5URlpbkqu/s1600-h/IMGP2038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQaEgG7jECaIPrUaM7iV2plob1ynkCjKnalY_Cl-L0c5zp6cJ9LiQKcEKuyHa0OQngosVim7iiRfd21rvSkw3lyk6ZK1I-KaL7hFLpRGtPk2fuaEE9-sUknDJJswmOaecfuR5URlpbkqu/s320/IMGP2038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165599791474469810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiocevddsq1NGSYZ2MRJMqGNcp7w8XV471ODIN9JPFvTAg5JInOjX-1YlfyWM9-Gmx1SGR8fUvI9KqSFR-uH7eq5KXkSeOQPnbWuEi2wBJmCK1ESqI_hhTcWCcy9ercrBXA5r_cplRvOp/s1600-h/IMGP2042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiocevddsq1NGSYZ2MRJMqGNcp7w8XV471ODIN9JPFvTAg5JInOjX-1YlfyWM9-Gmx1SGR8fUvI9KqSFR-uH7eq5KXkSeOQPnbWuEi2wBJmCK1ESqI_hhTcWCcy9ercrBXA5r_cplRvOp/s320/IMGP2042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165599800064404418" border="0" /></a>Luke loved his first b-day cake. Emmy liked to chew on the blower.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC3-vRHavlXViWnrtgP9fkwocjDRpFSoGhxnIePFE5ivD7dnu-VnBCxsxBqPlrsyyZ4-0SNqSOVoD-aZ5idffsVy7eqPNY4RqDNDDBmVg6XbFsRw3WzhuAxDkfaJKF5Xt2yYqg2wwCCvf/s1600-h/IMGP2047.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC3-vRHavlXViWnrtgP9fkwocjDRpFSoGhxnIePFE5ivD7dnu-VnBCxsxBqPlrsyyZ4-0SNqSOVoD-aZ5idffsVy7eqPNY4RqDNDDBmVg6XbFsRw3WzhuAxDkfaJKF5Xt2yYqg2wwCCvf/s320/IMGP2047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165599812949306322" border="0" /></a>kellen just wanted the tissue paper.<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-579073313293538602008-02-10T17:30:00.000-08:002008-02-10T22:35:25.106-08:00too much testosterone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lH7D3pCXqFjZl_CYFAseXvRtQXubCdxY987dyWspfUUOm4dXN4nRwqqSf9OwIItjSvCOLy-afFYNHprmFgXvS9DsFKHMZjJ1MBN2g26e3dDKZUDbxoYfK681XKKmZlG3GaiG9tRMKtCw/s1600-h/IMGP1980.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lH7D3pCXqFjZl_CYFAseXvRtQXubCdxY987dyWspfUUOm4dXN4nRwqqSf9OwIItjSvCOLy-afFYNHprmFgXvS9DsFKHMZjJ1MBN2g26e3dDKZUDbxoYfK681XKKmZlG3GaiG9tRMKtCw/s320/IMGP1980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165531059112831794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">a heavy dose of testosterone invaded the central coast with the sports challange 08'. such a great combination of activities for the weekend warriors that included the likes of our accountant, <a href="http://gnorriscpa.blogspot.com">Glenn Norris</a>, attorney, Paul Parker, financial advisor, Rob Garcia and their partners. Rex partnered with his long time great friend, Gordon "seichii' Torigoe to challange the others in basketball, tennis, golf and football.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpEo-kXNsgpL2EopVsQzinb4fzjaifa7B3uDgRtnPtWSoCVkqY-WpYw92rZNoA_4lpyV8nQ5LqgFkF-1VK44fgMwI4XUKaxmr7BwG_EoTkB5U8y_90O16pY8T-uFrywCuf76wOLtj4SZD/s1600-h/IMGP1992.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpEo-kXNsgpL2EopVsQzinb4fzjaifa7B3uDgRtnPtWSoCVkqY-WpYw92rZNoA_4lpyV8nQ5LqgFkF-1VK44fgMwI4XUKaxmr7BwG_EoTkB5U8y_90O16pY8T-uFrywCuf76wOLtj4SZD/s320/IMGP1992.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165531071997733698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8tM7AU4oesYea14-FZ36wG1I62jt2OzYhu3DXjtfqGz1nrX37yx8PFO_vDEb6n9FmYAtUX0MYzr_GNH7GV69M4mjFs3gKX_6-lJxM5v1iySoihwov6GKUQgh3GKZ148u14amHrWtPD-d/s1600-h/IMGP1993.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8tM7AU4oesYea14-FZ36wG1I62jt2OzYhu3DXjtfqGz1nrX37yx8PFO_vDEb6n9FmYAtUX0MYzr_GNH7GV69M4mjFs3gKX_6-lJxM5v1iySoihwov6GKUQgh3GKZ148u14amHrWtPD-d/s320/IMGP1993.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165531832206945106" border="0" /></a>great form by the doubles team.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgAF0abPczkzU98W-xE3-ZgOYsk0xiWAsTCW9mj02cQjlNrE4v_JBFcXLdUWS0PBOutd8rCb1f-qKDO7WbgGNBS3ErBb72uEJR6PWR7LoYAXrHGexcj4QlKPuNiRtxfWvmlxbMNw_RtG_/s1600-h/IMGP1996.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgAF0abPczkzU98W-xE3-ZgOYsk0xiWAsTCW9mj02cQjlNrE4v_JBFcXLdUWS0PBOutd8rCb1f-qKDO7WbgGNBS3ErBb72uEJR6PWR7LoYAXrHGexcj4QlKPuNiRtxfWvmlxbMNw_RtG_/s320/IMGP1996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165531836501912418" border="0" /></a>point, set, MATCH!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkODYHhyb0jzmcv7IDt1b0ApLEm-cTc8pQdZsP4ZZSdSk77BJJCMR0f4cZx43r_7Xl8rE6Fn97kwWO_c0_Bl6-qnBs9GkdAb8W3NUYUCDXWkeynqO6oKdN4o9eGqZQonkAjgyh_xxLIeCf/s1600-h/IMGP1998.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkODYHhyb0jzmcv7IDt1b0ApLEm-cTc8pQdZsP4ZZSdSk77BJJCMR0f4cZx43r_7Xl8rE6Fn97kwWO_c0_Bl6-qnBs9GkdAb8W3NUYUCDXWkeynqO6oKdN4o9eGqZQonkAjgyh_xxLIeCf/s320/IMGP1998.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165531849386814322" border="0" /></a>their #1 fan.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTJcf0sBGemSOVfRYAvDQonYujOm06zl4EhuGrdHLcWdEi9abL8gttL9pu76uNN34bZO9kxsM3N9pzwKhXZ7I0jvAtUlQbrxnf0CL5r0qsO4aRy2TACQ1xwBPwqE_ov-KM2roqMesdO-w/s1600-h/IMGP1976.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTJcf0sBGemSOVfRYAvDQonYujOm06zl4EhuGrdHLcWdEi9abL8gttL9pu76uNN34bZO9kxsM3N9pzwKhXZ7I0jvAtUlQbrxnf0CL5r0qsO4aRy2TACQ1xwBPwqE_ov-KM2roqMesdO-w/s320/IMGP1976.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165530998983289602" border="0" /></a>modeling the uniforms provided by Firestone.<br /><br /><br />and where was i?.......<br /><br />getting a facial thank you.:)<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-53154372622308290092008-02-10T17:12:00.000-08:002008-02-10T17:29:39.624-08:00prayers to the warrens<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">thoughts and prayers to our peers and good friends <a href="http://www.generationscwc.com">Denny and Mandy Warren</a> and their family. His family lives and practices in Arkansas where the devastating tornados recently struck. We'll be hoping for a speedy recovery for all those who were affected.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.clintonark.com/">pictures of the devastation<br /></a><br />-molly<br /></span></span>rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-74962057407287604202008-02-03T22:43:00.001-08:002008-02-03T23:03:02.226-08:00anatomy of a remodel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUbzH-1lre7Ohc3v6prkAiWcMuU9yhgNg6LzIFk-Qz1hRUPiChP5uXa1osZ5OikuH7BPJL0VYHPppIQ9Y38kel2UBjY0Sx5QCYp6dZQdUjfaqFzpjV3dutYNGDM9Dqoc3KvWbAaUqKbkK/s1600-h/IMGP1966.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUbzH-1lre7Ohc3v6prkAiWcMuU9yhgNg6LzIFk-Qz1hRUPiChP5uXa1osZ5OikuH7BPJL0VYHPppIQ9Y38kel2UBjY0Sx5QCYp6dZQdUjfaqFzpjV3dutYNGDM9Dqoc3KvWbAaUqKbkK/s320/IMGP1966.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163013893474528338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">organizing, unwinding cords, garbage runs, cleaning, lots of sweat and a little break to watch the superbowl. this was our weekend.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />i keep telling myself everything will slow down once we finish this remodel. it feels so good to get rid of old 'stuff' and replace it with new 'stuff' doesn't it? we originally decided to rearrange our office because of an inconveniently placed wall in the front office. once the wall was gone we realized we needed to change our front desk to make it more patient and staff friendly. now we have found ourselves designing furniture, picking out counter tops, matching paint colors and updating our computer systems. what have we gotten ourselves into? oh, but it feels so good.<br /><br />here is a preview of our new desk built by the incredibly talented craftsman, Terry Granvold.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsTzj34RPuJWtzgb9SCxDvhhk9tgtAeMP8T5eZdO8UvNR8RZEhG0zryY0B8k0d7GdRSv3iTLXlzo69ZJhQ3g9iMzQCbrLp8ihJc32imVvvbgx1t3MeAdsP7xdVu-4I5ppIn1PIpDyrk0v/s1600-h/IMGP1965.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsTzj34RPuJWtzgb9SCxDvhhk9tgtAeMP8T5eZdO8UvNR8RZEhG0zryY0B8k0d7GdRSv3iTLXlzo69ZJhQ3g9iMzQCbrLp8ihJc32imVvvbgx1t3MeAdsP7xdVu-4I5ppIn1PIpDyrk0v/s320/IMGP1965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163013884884593730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld7PZYWxMkD4ApYVf1bYRV5MKXR_Y80DEr3qr23laOfMKBz3WngWIJz_3hIBJkmuxHEFUqXI9Le0Ick1ofLfYD_cy05Zqud0E9bH23T-w2LUO5Yh4jmIBkzOLBmEGccfv01eytwVRkEqy/s1600-h/IMGP1973.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld7PZYWxMkD4ApYVf1bYRV5MKXR_Y80DEr3qr23laOfMKBz3WngWIJz_3hIBJkmuxHEFUqXI9Le0Ick1ofLfYD_cy05Zqud0E9bH23T-w2LUO5Yh4jmIBkzOLBmEGccfv01eytwVRkEqy/s320/IMGP1973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163013906359430274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">you can see his arm working away with that nail gun in hand.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHY7CNZX1Fx-dCm0EAJWS7ISVxT4tA5vYeHgCNKuKu3BLGItMXVJE4sk6K1qGxrm8_chisEquJq_8QGTR1IgkFKiERf1Fjf7BFQb11VAY7ykWazYsYYarqHddA3fvfe93MKYhS7QGLWGX1/s1600-h/IMGP1970.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHY7CNZX1Fx-dCm0EAJWS7ISVxT4tA5vYeHgCNKuKu3BLGItMXVJE4sk6K1qGxrm8_chisEquJq_8QGTR1IgkFKiERf1Fjf7BFQb11VAY7ykWazYsYYarqHddA3fvfe93MKYhS7QGLWGX1/s320/IMGP1970.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163013902064462962" border="0" /></a><br />look what you could have if you came in for a visit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNih6bm2Jl85vT6xTfm_-arcak-hmNIpo2qIKsax0KWRzfqDt9id-1HzDBsguxdhnGCT0nCEclXohQNtz00VmfsHbuJ-rM8wVb36B3Ew6Pzp-1mBI6wVfL9nGJK7qvZbxEKN08cFdvMNa/s1600-h/IMGP1969.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNih6bm2Jl85vT6xTfm_-arcak-hmNIpo2qIKsax0KWRzfqDt9id-1HzDBsguxdhnGCT0nCEclXohQNtz00VmfsHbuJ-rM8wVb36B3Ew6Pzp-1mBI6wVfL9nGJK7qvZbxEKN08cFdvMNa/s320/IMGP1969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163013897769495650" border="0" /></a><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-59907138659461046682008-02-02T21:11:00.000-08:002008-02-02T21:38:10.861-08:00"chili'ing" in the rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje6BEOI_18DvoEBBNGGuIAYsWRUxmWONp0uQuaUmrvV4fokGyGmap8nsLDZHlIadA_iBPSjZynyg73mHlxgNggaJQeTHXSJO8DemAlW5NRVSfZfk2uosHFmwGhdZhvjJ_3vKCNCquZaHU/s1600-h/IMGP1946.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje6BEOI_18DvoEBBNGGuIAYsWRUxmWONp0uQuaUmrvV4fokGyGmap8nsLDZHlIadA_iBPSjZynyg73mHlxgNggaJQeTHXSJO8DemAlW5NRVSfZfk2uosHFmwGhdZhvjJ_3vKCNCquZaHU/s320/IMGP1946.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162618249677155330" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">good things for a rainy day. a warm bowl of homemade black & white chili with cornbread. add some toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime, jack cheese and sour cream. take your time, engage in some good conversation and enjoy. * recipe to follow</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMf7H869lBCpN-D0N6x-8Wd6ZsTYfU2xDpTskqaWUfw5X04xMBahkDy93sBi8Pb36TYhd_3yh2W2D0lSTNUKs6k9B1RTdfHrncM1VRH4knTLKqDyK_zJVrWm2OnWUJZyL91wQiXfUtLcv/s1600-h/IMGP1953.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMf7H869lBCpN-D0N6x-8Wd6ZsTYfU2xDpTskqaWUfw5X04xMBahkDy93sBi8Pb36TYhd_3yh2W2D0lSTNUKs6k9B1RTdfHrncM1VRH4knTLKqDyK_zJVrWm2OnWUJZyL91wQiXfUtLcv/s320/IMGP1953.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162618253972122642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">the front office is under remodel. more of a project than we had originally intended. i guess that is how all remodels end up, right? thank god for GREAT staff. they have kept us sane as the pieces get put back together. today, we got new carpet and spent some time reorganizing. back tomorrow for a new front desk and other furniture. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">thank you grandpa lar for keeping kellen company:)</span><br /> <br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtslDBs4qjk9PFJWtOVn6Ik8MTA9aRv_IaHqpNbK_wC6nz6RwdA3gwBEfd73Gr87E4yJuXg-E_dx2E3sG8yZIsnbyb4_l2upcAdN4QogH-fwbz71CtHSwopwSbncNobI-QtFjPHwsmRomQ/s1600-h/IMGP1936.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtslDBs4qjk9PFJWtOVn6Ik8MTA9aRv_IaHqpNbK_wC6nz6RwdA3gwBEfd73Gr87E4yJuXg-E_dx2E3sG8yZIsnbyb4_l2upcAdN4QogH-fwbz71CtHSwopwSbncNobI-QtFjPHwsmRomQ/s320/IMGP1936.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162618262562057250" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMW9dYKb-mmfk4r89-F8DviD2eeKPKkeml3GA9XTjq5KOkJzQOCILRv49dGgGyE8MRv70X01m1IsVmJrgHnCOIxO0MoQPQekF-8DNX2OJXQKRAv2_EfDQMoehglGulBeylDK8qcalOoiV_/s1600-h/IMGP1939.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMW9dYKb-mmfk4r89-F8DviD2eeKPKkeml3GA9XTjq5KOkJzQOCILRv49dGgGyE8MRv70X01m1IsVmJrgHnCOIxO0MoQPQekF-8DNX2OJXQKRAv2_EfDQMoehglGulBeylDK8qcalOoiV_/s320/IMGP1939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162618266857024562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">-molly</span><br /><br /><br /><br />chili recipe:<br />ingredients<br /> 2 cans black beans (drain and wash off juices)<br /> 2 cans white beans (drain and wash off juices)<br /> 1 package ground turkey<br /> 1 tbls olive oil<br /> 1 medium onion (peeled and finely cut)<br /> 3 medium garlic cloves (finely chopped)<br /> 1 medium red bell pepper <br /> 3 tsp chili powder<br /> 1.5 tsp ground cumin<br /> 3 tsp dried oregano<br /> 1 can vegetable or chicken broth<br /> 2 tbls tomato paste<br /> 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes<br /> 3/4 tsp salt<br /> 1.5 tbls lime juice<br /> 1 bunch cilantro<br /> * toppings of choice- avocado, jack cheese, sour cream etc...<br />1. in large pot, heat olive oil over med heat. Add onion and saute 5 min. Add turkey and cook through. Add garlic and bell peppers, saute 3 min. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and a couple tbls broth, simmer 5 min.<br /><br />2. Add the beans to the pan with remaining broth, tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Add half the bunch of cilantro leaves, lime juice, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, 30-45 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.<br /><br />3. top with all the good stuff you want. I like avocado, cilantro leaves, sour cream and cheese with a little squeeze of lime.rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-63410903835877517682008-01-27T20:49:00.001-08:002008-01-27T21:10:34.214-08:00welcome home<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">welcome home dear friend, welcome home.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodNUxNlte6UOaD3lvbvLaQDGrZDcD27CebVq3TxzNPnNlh4F7DqNEjOTRt1gz6Av2Xbe2RgHKlz9ifzRMgbD6kgEztk7ellOyACbvITs6Mrl3RJT37oJ0w3uPhsTPZr_C6vPRQ9oiWqqw/s1600-h/IMGP1883.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodNUxNlte6UOaD3lvbvLaQDGrZDcD27CebVq3TxzNPnNlh4F7DqNEjOTRt1gz6Av2Xbe2RgHKlz9ifzRMgbD6kgEztk7ellOyACbvITs6Mrl3RJT37oJ0w3uPhsTPZr_C6vPRQ9oiWqqw/s320/IMGP1883.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385682727021474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> After a little over a year and half, michelle and family are finally moving back to the central coast. i got to spend their first day back with them. the twins are so fun. during a little break in the rain, we took them outside for some mommy talk time. a little excitement please??!<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXAtB1l3Mp_2aOyOqWUrkY_bYEDH6PY-S0-_ElEch7KrvYMMqxdw3Ed5iPjCBDH4YY-w-rPoVFiO6vks6qjHXqj1zX3bVlByMnVKUekoJ310tX2n9egTENsADvRvaECwoB5FDk5JMi7UL/s1600-h/IMGP1885.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXAtB1l3Mp_2aOyOqWUrkY_bYEDH6PY-S0-_ElEch7KrvYMMqxdw3Ed5iPjCBDH4YY-w-rPoVFiO6vks6qjHXqj1zX3bVlByMnVKUekoJ310tX2n9egTENsADvRvaECwoB5FDk5JMi7UL/s320/IMGP1885.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385687021988786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">i hope the move goes well and look forward to our families having many more memories together.</span><br /><br />BATH TIME for kellen. Michelle brought us this little mesh chair for the tub, and kellen loved kicking back in it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWUHL4yyUHTJYYNIcUD0HnvSIrE511PPdpO7zNvkoOJdkz7bmIw-DQjLzA3eD0yHY_c2vtsewdynjLObU4gluRz8ebdWaho3bkt9rWj8j7XhitFVF7HNTaLc5DRbiABohOAFyACGXhaxD/s1600-h/IMGP1910.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWUHL4yyUHTJYYNIcUD0HnvSIrE511PPdpO7zNvkoOJdkz7bmIw-DQjLzA3eD0yHY_c2vtsewdynjLObU4gluRz8ebdWaho3bkt9rWj8j7XhitFVF7HNTaLc5DRbiABohOAFyACGXhaxD/s320/IMGP1910.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385695611923410" border="0" /></a><br />we <span style="font-weight: bold;">love</span> the California baby line of shampoo and body wash. all natural ingredients with essential oils and the fresh smell of lavender (so soothing when trying to get him to sleep).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU7KIPwKz2eNfPVMR2zzs-Ih89jZRiRzrkUryHSdjrGHIA1e14oIacfYXsZu4PVhFsqIonTY5OpwHlWuk9PoHLtxPcJh9eCkt44gK__dtgYuyxbvp9iHZnUMmDK_NAP_rsC0bEkHE3VrF/s1600-h/IMGP1915.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwU7KIPwKz2eNfPVMR2zzs-Ih89jZRiRzrkUryHSdjrGHIA1e14oIacfYXsZu4PVhFsqIonTY5OpwHlWuk9PoHLtxPcJh9eCkt44gK__dtgYuyxbvp9iHZnUMmDK_NAP_rsC0bEkHE3VrF/s320/IMGP1915.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385699906890722" border="0" /></a> have you ever looked at the ingredients of most baby shampoo's and body wash? not to freak you out, but ...well, i guess yes, to freak you out. products known to cause cancer and female like characteristics in males. why is this in products touching babies skin? <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTBpfDhAn02iHhW1lj0brZt3LK5w878XgYePHUtE-qOV5v8oqKaTJWkFBAQMW0FlsRJDO-9pa7BcLkqTS5weOMS7z1IPbu3AeiF_QmYZlbzf712ero6I9QPOOTVaPKjCrCl6F0fm3ZiqP/s1600-h/IMGP1923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTBpfDhAn02iHhW1lj0brZt3LK5w878XgYePHUtE-qOV5v8oqKaTJWkFBAQMW0FlsRJDO-9pa7BcLkqTS5weOMS7z1IPbu3AeiF_QmYZlbzf712ero6I9QPOOTVaPKjCrCl6F0fm3ZiqP/s320/IMGP1923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385944720026610" border="0" /></a>my fresh clean baby. such a curious little boy. touching my face with wonder. so gentle.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_xig21wpOuQRk2sc78Vejww_tVMwOA7bz3eg7L5G4B6GqrSgLMx5G7kxGOZXu4aJlK10Kbk_m1bPpUa5UrwGtnwrCZVcUqfmXyGnJLChaa9dm1uYkw42ZNbF4IJrakozfnNE1PXaB9PP/s1600-h/IMGP1896.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_xig21wpOuQRk2sc78Vejww_tVMwOA7bz3eg7L5G4B6GqrSgLMx5G7kxGOZXu4aJlK10Kbk_m1bPpUa5UrwGtnwrCZVcUqfmXyGnJLChaa9dm1uYkw42ZNbF4IJrakozfnNE1PXaB9PP/s320/IMGP1896.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385691316956098" border="0" /></a><br />happy monday<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-37364568027686899862008-01-20T21:38:00.001-08:002008-01-20T21:54:09.499-08:00another year closer to 30<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmayBemSRkGkeuRgZw1dPH851EXNpcoiBDi1IIZ5FTf5LAtGwLAgKWe5w0llREcVDKJrbar2-GN0YJohyphenhyphenYCSCDIbGqR0koruM2dtmap-sNg4mfjz4X3WD7yzRkxoDMOV5NJjT7mA3RH5I/s1600-h/IMGP1866.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmayBemSRkGkeuRgZw1dPH851EXNpcoiBDi1IIZ5FTf5LAtGwLAgKWe5w0llREcVDKJrbar2-GN0YJohyphenhyphenYCSCDIbGqR0koruM2dtmap-sNg4mfjz4X3WD7yzRkxoDMOV5NJjT7mA3RH5I/s320/IMGP1866.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157801201210351650" border="0" /></a>happy 28th birthday to kellen's favorite first cousin once removed (on the dickerson side of the family). It is a mouthful, but we figured out on christmas that justin is in fact kellen's first cousin once removed. what a fun party. food was delicious and the company was entertaining (sport coats and v-neck sweaters the apparel of choice). <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLG1h7od-M9AFSX7z7QV06qMd8IjgsKOkJeRcDyY2nBOceK_y9WqjoaNjQwWnKovy9wIixaD8VdQLIkSzdHCCcWrmjWZgGWR9gT4YqS_ejUTH_EJxx6buVChcVUip83UHd_GtBtYdopXT/s1600-h/IMGP1858.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLG1h7od-M9AFSX7z7QV06qMd8IjgsKOkJeRcDyY2nBOceK_y9WqjoaNjQwWnKovy9wIixaD8VdQLIkSzdHCCcWrmjWZgGWR9gT4YqS_ejUTH_EJxx6buVChcVUip83UHd_GtBtYdopXT/s320/IMGP1858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157801192620417026" border="0" /></a>aunt christy gets to hang with the 'little dude'<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx7GAuo0waTbpGvNfjrDZGue9DCyXb7O-vpflGGptVsiQgeav_HB79_OeBI886WYGkKg0MYaiJ9iLUTPHLMJarwk3uwCt2iEdRtDsqhBuP1L539evmEUxOnJVcmx9gVMPiDBA5dVvRb_x/s1600-h/IMGP1861.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixx7GAuo0waTbpGvNfjrDZGue9DCyXb7O-vpflGGptVsiQgeav_HB79_OeBI886WYGkKg0MYaiJ9iLUTPHLMJarwk3uwCt2iEdRtDsqhBuP1L539evmEUxOnJVcmx9gVMPiDBA5dVvRb_x/s320/IMGP1861.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157801196915384338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDxV4cg4iDCntXegd-foHtmBZmwSLg19pjRGdMShwIAQ862c6ciZXu5czjMrXcCOfMbXL1Q3kV4XNhsN9CDxowyzQZIOO_YUPvSra_lw-ikbjH_fEm-5O4n9WVIw55zj4XSWv2J0MEpcm/s1600-h/IMGP1872.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqDxV4cg4iDCntXegd-foHtmBZmwSLg19pjRGdMShwIAQ862c6ciZXu5czjMrXcCOfMbXL1Q3kV4XNhsN9CDxowyzQZIOO_YUPvSra_lw-ikbjH_fEm-5O4n9WVIw55zj4XSWv2J0MEpcm/s320/IMGP1872.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157801205505318962" border="0" /></a>one big happy family. we of course missed the bay area folk (scottie, julie, ritavac, big lar and annie)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif91UPTop6XbiPS98D4CaYznDppzjYovISsDAOswnzaUAzOO93ftKFgrkUCHBQiexiEtSKuPKyADQ1XUzny-CMApSoq0niluPyzAVidS_OvC5RI9lVQfy8bWk14UhVrLyNU3sXelvZwyl7/s1600-h/IMGP1847.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif91UPTop6XbiPS98D4CaYznDppzjYovISsDAOswnzaUAzOO93ftKFgrkUCHBQiexiEtSKuPKyADQ1XUzny-CMApSoq0niluPyzAVidS_OvC5RI9lVQfy8bWk14UhVrLyNU3sXelvZwyl7/s320/IMGP1847.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157800733058916290" border="0" /></a>great aunt viv can always make kellen laugh.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30tdrzdSGUPhZNiHI9gSenxBeT8YbQJAG5yyYriEMOGRBHVTIsIE-l7rcoHOiZIyHkIfXo9rDHx4OLQgRzHGUTKBvJS5JTXJEXJ0d2Q-bEPRjYmFTjaoYJcooslWM31LTNFc58YHqBhJN/s1600-h/IMGP1848.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30tdrzdSGUPhZNiHI9gSenxBeT8YbQJAG5yyYriEMOGRBHVTIsIE-l7rcoHOiZIyHkIfXo9rDHx4OLQgRzHGUTKBvJS5JTXJEXJ0d2Q-bEPRjYmFTjaoYJcooslWM31LTNFc58YHqBhJN/s320/IMGP1848.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157800737353883602" border="0" /></a>kellen was fascinated with her wine glass....i think he was actually licking it here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9h-YVZnaCQjOQhb_V3etIxz85aJx6nL0aXvbP3jxlVlrBio0orDgE-IvfH1hKcdjP0UKQX941hZaQXTNjxDmM7UY0snJ98GgUvVDW5g2prwpSj2mHlpb_GS_wOITQsi0Z1xQHrfg5g-N0/s1600-h/IMGP1845.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9h-YVZnaCQjOQhb_V3etIxz85aJx6nL0aXvbP3jxlVlrBio0orDgE-IvfH1hKcdjP0UKQX941hZaQXTNjxDmM7UY0snJ98GgUvVDW5g2prwpSj2mHlpb_GS_wOITQsi0Z1xQHrfg5g-N0/s320/IMGP1845.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157800728763948978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9_vJcIGxKJQt6hehPSQlFl-e8FwCGcihwwIE8VjZGgM5arJRswunnfJtaLkiD4aN0pxjuwVwNZKLf6fmj38uQsovjaUiNL5-C45rSPjCK24d02ArMVS9RPXzNgdQWAxQ09nkkwgZllQJ/s1600-h/IMGP1852.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9_vJcIGxKJQt6hehPSQlFl-e8FwCGcihwwIE8VjZGgM5arJRswunnfJtaLkiD4aN0pxjuwVwNZKLf6fmj38uQsovjaUiNL5-C45rSPjCK24d02ArMVS9RPXzNgdQWAxQ09nkkwgZllQJ/s320/IMGP1852.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157800741648850914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8kGPgJahR31uxDnAhS3OqcUGGwyVXOYlr4DRPSyEvrVm0T5Zl8xWLHjzdPM-2Rh-Zg398MSOKzWYEynSPuDbqxg3MuIYCYV3wfAkn9dq9V00uu2w94K-o5OUArpMNi7CozE1BFtUdIQ0/s1600-h/IMGP1855.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8kGPgJahR31uxDnAhS3OqcUGGwyVXOYlr4DRPSyEvrVm0T5Zl8xWLHjzdPM-2Rh-Zg398MSOKzWYEynSPuDbqxg3MuIYCYV3wfAkn9dq9V00uu2w94K-o5OUArpMNi7CozE1BFtUdIQ0/s320/IMGP1855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157800745943818226" border="0" /></a><br />fun was had by all. we'll meet you at tupelo junction for our next venture justin. happy birthday 2008!<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-68022950335171003272008-01-18T10:12:00.001-08:002008-01-18T10:40:18.899-08:00a visit from the g-parents (and an update on JT SNOW)kellen loves visiting with grandma and grandpa hoover (affectionately known as marmie and poppie). their visit reminds me of how fast he changes. last time, he could not sit on his own, now he can. he was still wearing 3-6month clothing at christmas, now he barely fits into 6-12month. so glad they are here, sharing in his days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQlrfQjHYhoz0L50g1NS2ahblj5ZQCKtV0M63F_upmjyXnfnGFEj3XLIZnHeunWJ5xpdt21uwtqtgHjCphYiR0NwCP1yHmJ8dbsRgDbb-ehn5EtXW7vJWmU_HoKjiEeLyLOEKrXKBsooj/s1600-h/IMGP1802.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQlrfQjHYhoz0L50g1NS2ahblj5ZQCKtV0M63F_upmjyXnfnGFEj3XLIZnHeunWJ5xpdt21uwtqtgHjCphYiR0NwCP1yHmJ8dbsRgDbb-ehn5EtXW7vJWmU_HoKjiEeLyLOEKrXKBsooj/s320/IMGP1802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156883061756518258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TcT15Q7y7y510yGwYxszZqxH1ng1KD83rMGrRLg-RkZiMFMF1na2ngtDQFf4Ofs5fm876Bhvbjvwk73nAirRBAie1zQpuzED3yq0BiumRMy15QSLBUcdRmgc5EyefsOJrK9duWfJbFJv/s1600-h/IMGP1812.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TcT15Q7y7y510yGwYxszZqxH1ng1KD83rMGrRLg-RkZiMFMF1na2ngtDQFf4Ofs5fm876Bhvbjvwk73nAirRBAie1zQpuzED3yq0BiumRMy15QSLBUcdRmgc5EyefsOJrK9duWfJbFJv/s320/IMGP1812.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156883066051485570" border="0" /></a><br />this morning, while we were changing his 'diapee', his eyes finally found the incredible mobile made by the most talented artist/massage therapist/ rolfer in san luis obispo (maybe beyond), maggie ragatz. thank you maggie for giving him somthing interesting to fixate on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1iMZm-tJ_YjOOzs-bDqqA9GGZz-Wwz3JrqPjbfX4_YKMs0f6wWY8m7oReDo_5zIP7DFcZbNNlEj58XCLEOizzGTmyVUNKf8g6e-JQNHjGyWYXGwt-2TNPTqm8wfIe496fMY1TujtJLv5/s1600-h/IMGP1814.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs1iMZm-tJ_YjOOzs-bDqqA9GGZz-Wwz3JrqPjbfX4_YKMs0f6wWY8m7oReDo_5zIP7DFcZbNNlEj58XCLEOizzGTmyVUNKf8g6e-JQNHjGyWYXGwt-2TNPTqm8wfIe496fMY1TujtJLv5/s320/IMGP1814.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156883074641420178" border="0" /></a><br />and finally, i got an e-mail from my sister-in-law, Julie, a while back and i find myself looking at it everyday since. why you ask. well, those who know me well realize that i fall into the stereotype of watching baseball because of the good looking athletes. i have not watched a single baseball game since JT Snow left the Giants (boo hoo). Rex continues to tell me how useless he was, but he performed in crunch time and he hit home runs when i watched (trying to impress me of course). back to the email..... Julie included a few pictures of a JT SNOW spotted in tahoe by her friend. jealous, but so glad to see he still looks good and is enjoying life beyond baseball.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nMeAwASSJ39m8O4iB22Fpapz9Q3Ujm9HwzuNVVo5EEc7ZG_t3WH44MVus4rpMFlH7lyLTD0A8S6ry0gSIFuU2MwFveFYWl200uogD1XC-ybbnkXdpX1KnLA1aRNS4JC-Az2sYSUsPVsW/s1600-h/JT+SNOW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nMeAwASSJ39m8O4iB22Fpapz9Q3Ujm9HwzuNVVo5EEc7ZG_t3WH44MVus4rpMFlH7lyLTD0A8S6ry0gSIFuU2MwFveFYWl200uogD1XC-ybbnkXdpX1KnLA1aRNS4JC-Az2sYSUsPVsW/s320/JT+SNOW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156883083231354786" border="0" /></a><br />i really don't watch sports because of the good looking athletes, but it did keep me interested in the giants. thanks julie for sharing.<br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-18915307943367520632008-01-17T21:10:00.000-08:002008-01-17T22:09:05.662-08:00sinus relief * warning * this may contain graphic pictures of nasal lavagesi would first like to thank my husband for modeling in these less than appealing pictures. in actuality i caught him in the act. netti pots have been a saving grace for many sinus and allergy sufferers. we see countless patients complain of sinus infections or miserable allergies and can't recommend these tiny little ceramic pots enough. easy, effective way to clean up your passageway. give it a try if you are one of these people.<br /><br />STEP 1: add warm water<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C0OoOlnZ4SPD3MOnMopP9g_zgcJZrJRc9MYtKtzw-05n43OH0l8QA2eZYo-RzKXnFFrVByjPiP9h4SJZAkITa2SRW1Ko_0P4asrlW9ujvFX6eT8HxQgX-fJyoO3iAHhzNh3DUEF6rSA9/s1600-h/IMGP1774.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C0OoOlnZ4SPD3MOnMopP9g_zgcJZrJRc9MYtKtzw-05n43OH0l8QA2eZYo-RzKXnFFrVByjPiP9h4SJZAkITa2SRW1Ko_0P4asrlW9ujvFX6eT8HxQgX-fJyoO3iAHhzNh3DUEF6rSA9/s400/IMGP1774.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156684290670059282" border="0" /></a><br />choose a temp that does not burn you (trying to avoid any lawsuits here)<br /><br />STEP 2: add sea salt. you may have to experiment with the amount for your own comfort. we use 1/2 teaspoon approx., but everyone's tolerance is different. again, make sure it doesn't burn. stir to dissolve<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggAgfIkjPpcJGWNjPQa_UfPie5DaWxxcSqTgejaAephbk-XIhlGR9HCbXYbsW5OrmcN6W4UuxPw8MxCGojA4XotyFj0iCVvKk86RRhytqZy21GR1Et_ncPRXJssTB7sd4Cj5n5B8C17GA/s1600-h/IMGP1776.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggAgfIkjPpcJGWNjPQa_UfPie5DaWxxcSqTgejaAephbk-XIhlGR9HCbXYbsW5OrmcN6W4UuxPw8MxCGojA4XotyFj0iCVvKk86RRhytqZy21GR1Et_ncPRXJssTB7sd4Cj5n5B8C17GA/s400/IMGP1776.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156684294965026594" border="0" /></a><br />STEP 3: insert the arm of the pot into nostril, seal it in there and be sure to keep your mouth slightly open. Tilt head so the salt water starts to enter the nose and drain out the opposite nostril. if you feel water going into your throat lean the head more forward so it all drains out the nostril.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8tCSwv2sSh_ttTcVoIM-GgxhMQUe-war1ZACH86piFm-yI63djTF85Ls22s0pXG66yz_DHAGhNcLbetcsT9OVUJfCzyQlvobPKVbHAAY4IjA5mkgFNbbulMwk7QeE1y2nU3aY61Yo30H/s1600-h/IMGP1778.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8tCSwv2sSh_ttTcVoIM-GgxhMQUe-war1ZACH86piFm-yI63djTF85Ls22s0pXG66yz_DHAGhNcLbetcsT9OVUJfCzyQlvobPKVbHAAY4IjA5mkgFNbbulMwk7QeE1y2nU3aY61Yo30H/s400/IMGP1778.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156684299259993906" border="0" /></a><br />can buy at most health food stores, or, if local, at your very own <a href="http://www.cwcslo.com/">California Wellness Center.</a><br /><br />also, if you are local, please make sure to stop by my very good friend, Mignon Jones, new children's clothing store. Sure to excite you, hard to resist buying something at this place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Lomx6KSsE2jcPr92UUkk2QVoiJfuyB9wQf3E2kCii5_ILeQ7_5hZRL8bWSM2ZP0YmembXjcI-kVxhdV9PXh3yYnI7eMm92U0gDgbQ_rfB5rL84HIaZu-g65Kc_IA1y6MUa7G4YrWU-4R/s1600-h/IMGP1760.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Lomx6KSsE2jcPr92UUkk2QVoiJfuyB9wQf3E2kCii5_ILeQ7_5hZRL8bWSM2ZP0YmembXjcI-kVxhdV9PXh3yYnI7eMm92U0gDgbQ_rfB5rL84HIaZu-g65Kc_IA1y6MUa7G4YrWU-4R/s400/IMGP1760.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156689947141988162" border="0" /></a>it will open this saturday and is located on garden street btw/ higuera and marsh (next to the french fry place, bel friets.<br /><br />working on some frames for the hallway. here is a start to my collection.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPABac615mlmK7K8KkPTpCfpRYyWj1aYxfJY-OGtdEC6exF4fZuou9GWUPrPsAQ0I-WpkSk0HUTc9fqxYeBAAlZSKFVb9ox767v2WvyZ4H9Zh91cYwg5yhGABiUB-IlSIa90-DGd6YHwWJ/s1600-h/IMGP1764.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPABac615mlmK7K8KkPTpCfpRYyWj1aYxfJY-OGtdEC6exF4fZuou9GWUPrPsAQ0I-WpkSk0HUTc9fqxYeBAAlZSKFVb9ox767v2WvyZ4H9Zh91cYwg5yhGABiUB-IlSIa90-DGd6YHwWJ/s400/IMGP1764.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156691145437863762" border="0" /></a><br />i fell in love with these frames from <a href="http://www.obrienschridde.com/">obrien and schridde.</a> and have been filling them with pictures taken by the most talented photographs of <a href="http://brianamariephotography.com">briana marie</a> and <a href="http://www.cameroningalls.com/">cameron ingalls</a>.<br /><br />happy friday<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-73125328174714409822008-01-16T12:23:00.000-08:002008-01-16T13:23:16.638-08:00animal, vegetable, miracle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/x3/x15497.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/x3/x15497.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />the book i am reading now (in the spare time, of course). it was given to rex and i by our partner and good friend, sandy sachs. written by Barbara Kingsolver, i wasn't thrilled to start it. i have tried to read some of her past books which have ended in failure. this astonishes many of my friends and co-workers who all LOVE her reads. BUT, i'm proud to write, this one has captured my attention and i find it full of fascinating information and stories. it is a journal of her families vow to only buy and eat food raised in their own neighborhood or grown themselves. based on the old truth; WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. my sister-in-law, christy, has informed me that locavore is the word of the year - which means that eating local is hitting the mainstream. It can be done with great success and i encourage you to read kingsolvers book about the fascinating journey of moving away from industrial food to the backyard (or the local farmers backyards).<br /><br />a fascinating tidbit from the book: (i only relay this as my plight to prevent childhood obesity.)<br /><br />"U.S. farmers now produce 3,900 calories per U.S. citizen per day. That is twice what we need and 700 calories more a day than was grown in 1980. Commodity farmers can only survive by producing maximum yields, so they do. And here is the shocking plot twist: as the farmers produced those extra calories, the food industry figured out how to get them into the bodies of people who didn't really want to eat 700 more calories a day. ..... most of these calories enter our mouths in forms hardly recognizable as corn and soybeans, or even vegetables in origin: high fructose corn syrup (hello soda), lecithin, citric acid, maltodextrin, sorbitol, xantham gum, and 'added fats'.<br /><br />and here is the really frightening part: "children have been especially targeted. food companies spend over $10 billion/ yr on selling food brands to kids, and it isn't broccoli they are pushing. overweight children are a demographic in many ways similar to minors addicted to cigarettes, with one notable exception: their parents are usually their suppliers. we all subsidize the cheap calories with our tax dollars, the strategists make fortunes and the overweight consumers get blamed for the violation. the perfect crime."<br /><br />thank you barbara. well said. read labels, know what you are feeding yourself, add one earthly element to your diet every day and don't be a supplier to your children. <br /><br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-60031961274061781492008-01-15T21:22:00.000-08:002008-01-15T21:58:00.689-08:00a day at the lake<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">i have to share what i love about my dog <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">murphy</span>. although sweet and loyal, characteristics of most golden <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">retrievers</span>, he loves to walk me. this afternoon, i glanced outside and saw him through our french doors sitting on the porch. i noticed the clear blue skies and quietly thought to myself, i should walk to the lake. i think he was reading my mind. he sprinted into the house and sat next to my running shoes, waiting so patiently for me to put them on. After putting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">kellen</span> in the stroller, i looked up to see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">murphy</span>, who will not go on a walk without a ball, any ball, in his mouth. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWymFU8SfB8lUoH5HD2_OYpwgKodecGyppif7GemsqPcSdStI3Ezz2ajEUmJ3kTIP17fMS6sAQPx57ETx_a5WDxXJVoYdhdax4ZarWZhCRJFW-d2Ytx-oOHUdZGEoALAHaP4eFd5Tiw7jf/s1600-h/IMGP1701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWymFU8SfB8lUoH5HD2_OYpwgKodecGyppif7GemsqPcSdStI3Ezz2ajEUmJ3kTIP17fMS6sAQPx57ETx_a5WDxXJVoYdhdax4ZarWZhCRJFW-d2Ytx-oOHUdZGEoALAHaP4eFd5Tiw7jf/s200/IMGP1701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155944147545874066" border="0" /></a>Off we go....we trained him off the leash. I find this bothers a lot of people. but i suggest this is the one time of day he gets to explore and be a DOG. he doesn't bother anyone. he could care less about the other dogs, he just wants to carry his ball and maybe pee on a couple bushes.<br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1uhBdi4JdtDu4kALSZ52u1SyRvozEi4tufxNkvMelRdygof46RPjB57DjTdd-n7CYxGyUdnkD-AeWBasqHLMdLOM5Zg4JanVeNXztrHOp1jRIKk-x4f7VSBAy7aGgmqFfzuZy6nlYZUm/s1600-h/IMGP1705.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1uhBdi4JdtDu4kALSZ52u1SyRvozEi4tufxNkvMelRdygof46RPjB57DjTdd-n7CYxGyUdnkD-AeWBasqHLMdLOM5Zg4JanVeNXztrHOp1jRIKk-x4f7VSBAy7aGgmqFfzuZy6nlYZUm/s200/IMGP1705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155945212697763490" border="0" /></a><br />he loves the water!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5xxRs9jF3n3hetmtSGYtMIPSVioyaIPT8MXkc8EvMI0atosu27Vd0S_Qaja4wx-CqExQlFne8ym7OkQvIHa0Z_HjyCXvO4bvsN5GIXE6eyy1YlgVKvAO3N1tQOnSG0Z9ThuN_nrvfQkL/s1600-h/IMGP1713.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5xxRs9jF3n3hetmtSGYtMIPSVioyaIPT8MXkc8EvMI0atosu27Vd0S_Qaja4wx-CqExQlFne8ym7OkQvIHa0Z_HjyCXvO4bvsN5GIXE6eyy1YlgVKvAO3N1tQOnSG0Z9ThuN_nrvfQkL/s200/IMGP1713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155945216992730802" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">kellen</span> enjoyed the outdoors as always.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx6STrzRooYi0tgK2kK85atNefbo1GUL9smflhRrJ_uQsFqALl2FTRlt49OL3jtBcFGvJuUXPrIcRgThFOor_REy3QGEa7rG31MXShwWdNirIwjrE4YhTS75ArHnNMNEicLW9AKrGWdd8/s1600-h/IMGP1721.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx6STrzRooYi0tgK2kK85atNefbo1GUL9smflhRrJ_uQsFqALl2FTRlt49OL3jtBcFGvJuUXPrIcRgThFOor_REy3QGEa7rG31MXShwWdNirIwjrE4YhTS75ArHnNMNEicLW9AKrGWdd8/s200/IMGP1721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155945221287698114" border="0" /></a>and the last stretch of the lake i am faced with the guilt of at least doing a few push ups and if i'm feeling extra good, a few MODIFIED pull ups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKB44UL1eBsroQjSZbu0K1sO5C5DPw2DzVdwWLc3XzeDIkGzcURFYuGkPCxjHl3T-Ppv72WIvqra3RJEVS_b5mqB1S9yDI_p5JfFXxWVhfQia17d7k2Iysx2AXl6uGDJVYLBWznC09DWAj/s1600-h/IMGP1725.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKB44UL1eBsroQjSZbu0K1sO5C5DPw2DzVdwWLc3XzeDIkGzcURFYuGkPCxjHl3T-Ppv72WIvqra3RJEVS_b5mqB1S9yDI_p5JfFXxWVhfQia17d7k2Iysx2AXl6uGDJVYLBWznC09DWAj/s200/IMGP1725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155945225582665426" border="0" /></a>this is one happy doggy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiamP7P9kYwEWYfZ-j3AyKgObR-ZZIGOl6TRWNd8xBiKtPw8iJslk8usE7NL4T4FREo9BqCmhsC6hnJijuVvyIRxBdpYHT_F4qM5mJGEzX9OMUhwBrBVkhgitLP7nmDNyJckGlq8WSPLp/s1600-h/IMGP1727.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiamP7P9kYwEWYfZ-j3AyKgObR-ZZIGOl6TRWNd8xBiKtPw8iJslk8usE7NL4T4FREo9BqCmhsC6hnJijuVvyIRxBdpYHT_F4qM5mJGEzX9OMUhwBrBVkhgitLP7nmDNyJckGlq8WSPLp/s200/IMGP1727.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155945229877632738" border="0" /></a><br />another beautiful sunny day here on the central coast.<br />-mollyrex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-71587753713548860582008-01-15T13:23:00.001-08:002008-01-15T21:20:58.964-08:00Fish Oil<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94513428@N00/1884389060/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/1884389060_8f1a682358_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" > <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94513428@N00/1884389060/">Fish Oil 11/03/2007</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/94513428@N00/">suavehouse113</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">My favorite of all supplements. All cells need omega-3 oil to function properly. Warning- make sure the company you get it from has been independently tested for any heavy metal toxicity from the source of fish. My favorite brands are Carlsons & Nordic Naturals. Enjoy!<br /></div><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" > </span></div>rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270990310397255103.post-48583965139665095482008-01-14T20:49:00.000-08:002008-01-15T12:11:56.046-08:00where to start?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">the problem with writing for me has always been where to start. and today, the problem continues........<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">to start: 'among the wildflowers' names my blog (for those of you familiar with the tom petty tune) <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">because</span> a certain freedom resonates with me when i hear those lyrics. Maybe it was growing up in a small town where wildflowers bloomed during the first warm days of spring reminding me of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">innocence</span> of youth. Maybe wildflowers embrace new beginnings. or maybe it brings back the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">embarrassing</span>, but true, memory of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Fox</span> network playing the tune on Party of Five when my serious crush, Griffin, had his last scene, driving off in a car never to return to the show. Either memory, Tom Petty's lyrics always induce an emotional response - a feat that not many songs can claim repeatedly. 'Among the wildflowers' makes me think of a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sanctuary</span> of contentment, a place we feel free. And in this crazy life, we all need a place to be free. this blog is my attempt to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">relate</span> some the events and thoughts among my wildflowers. Enjoy my garden.<br /><br />Today I realize that time has passed me by at an alarmingly fast r</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ate since Kellen was born. i am seeing patients again and i can't remember what life was like before <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">kellen</span></span>. how easy it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">wa</span></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">s to go to the office and do my job. but now, i can hear the faint sound of baby as i talk with patients about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">their</span> health. They ask "how can you work when you hear your baby in the other room?" not out of irritation or concern, but more of the </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">are you ready to be back here type of tone. And today i decided YES, i am ready. I feel inspired and energized when i am with patients. I can't imagine them in anyone <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">else's</span></span> hands. i have a lot to offer...i can tell when i answer <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">their</span> questions. Lights bulbs turn on, and they know they are in the right place at this moment. I know they are too. I'm glad i can share with them. I'm glad i have the opportunity to be with them. I share my time away from Kellen with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">courageous</span> pregnant women, colicky newborns, impressive 5 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">olds</span>, women suffering with hormone changes, women suffering in general.....and i praise God that i can't imagine life any other way. <br /><br />then i walk out of the treatment room and the sound of baby becomes ever so clear....around the corner i see </span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswonmZg-_oKAdRqGAd-IAgGxxisN-1Kbus3XycTd-prTtoxOHBf64wPMMxpCZp7iFhKToUV0tVGvinfcGxq6Kbe9a5TpxVPH0a8cvectDqhW7didQBFSK-_CNu9jkRKUNCtuRjo5Q1Cna/s1600-h/Stevens39.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswonmZg-_oKAdRqGAd-IAgGxxisN-1Kbus3XycTd-prTtoxOHBf64wPMMxpCZp7iFhKToUV0tVGvinfcGxq6Kbe9a5TpxVPH0a8cvectDqhW7didQBFSK-_CNu9jkRKUNCtuRjo5Q1Cna/s200/Stevens39.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155565305660563058" border="0" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></a><br />i think i can share my days with this guy. for today, we sat up on our own, cried, smiled and finally, our first blog. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">i'll</span> save all the cool health stuff that keeps my brain buzzing for another day.<br />onwards & upwards<br />-molly<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswonmZg-_oKAdRqGAd-IAgGxxisN-1Kbus3XycTd-prTtoxOHBf64wPMMxpCZp7iFhKToUV0tVGvinfcGxq6Kbe9a5TpxVPH0a8cvectDqhW7didQBFSK-_CNu9jkRKUNCtuRjo5Q1Cna/s1600-h/Stevens39.JPG"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>rex & molly stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174337415517862311noreply@blogger.com2