tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52694000109128907752024-03-13T14:28:57.618-05:00Stormchaser and His WifeTxstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-29571497455342259892015-08-10T17:23:00.001-05:002015-08-10T17:23:10.870-05:00Updated Family Photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-10414185316168024962014-08-10T16:47:00.003-05:002014-08-10T16:50:28.790-05:00Tipton/Coleman Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A few sweet pictures from the wedding we were honored to be a part of. Evalyn was asked to be the Flower Girl, and she was thrilled to say the least. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was held at the beautiful and historic <a href="http://www.barrmansion.com/" target="_blank">Barr Mansion</a> on Sprinkle Road in Austin, TX. It was beautiful and fabulous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Madeline and Hunter for including our family in your special day!</span></div>
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Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-80744556447183494202014-01-31T14:39:00.002-06:002014-01-31T16:04:36.774-06:00The most amazing cake!A friend of mine sells baked good from her home to help support her family while staying home with 2 little ones and another on the way. She bakes some scrumptious breads, but this cake she made to sell for Valentine's Day is AMAZING! I was lucky enough to try a slice of it today and umm...WOW! <br />
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I admit I'm not overly fond of strawberry cakes, or fruit flavored cakes in general, but this one was just like taking a bite of a chocolate covered strawberry! Except I didn't have to deal with the cold of the strawberry, the chocolate breaking away and falling off, or the seeds that seem to always get stuck in my teeth. I HIGHLY recommend if you are local to contact her to place an order soon because she will only be able to make a set number of them in order to guarantee the quality. Yes, $40 does seem like a lot, but remember this is a homemade cake, no preservatives like what you might find in cakes from the grocery store. <br />
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We have moved and are adding to our family! Baby BOY Straub will hopefully arrive by mid-December. Evalyn is quite excited, however still asks for a little sister. ;-)Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-56788789872829463572013-01-26T09:15:00.002-06:002013-01-26T09:15:23.390-06:00TelescopeThis is the telescope I gave <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/101358698719434841931" target="_blank">+Jason Straub</a> for Christmas.<br />
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I was going to blog about the joy of slicing an avocado in half and sprinkling just a bit is Season Salt on it, but before I got my first bite Jason called me outside to come see the moon through his new telescope. <br />
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WOW! Even with his lowest magnification lens, 25 mm, it was an amazingly crisp image! I was able to snap a picture with my phone and then later, as we chased it across the sky, the tablet. (Just FYI, we call the tablet Tabby.)<br />
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This post would not have been possible without my husband's interest in astronomy. Thank you +Jason Straub!Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-87425905994483708812012-12-04T15:00:00.001-06:002013-01-22T00:17:34.630-06:00MOPS "My Story" FundraiserMany of you know that I am a part of a group of moms that meets a couple times a month. It's called MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, and it's an international organization. It is a group that I was involved with when single and in college helping with the children's program, MOPPETS, and now I currently coordinator our local group, Brownsville MOPS.<br />
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This group is near and dear to me because they have been there for me. These women are all moms that "get" where I'm coming from when I'm having a bad day, and they are there to celebrate with me when Evalyn reaches milestones. They were also there with me as I experienced the grief of losing a child. These women are important not just to me, but to the world as a whole. When a mom has a place she can go to be encouraged and receive support she becomes a better mom. The ripple effect of her being better passes on to her child(ren) and family making the world better one generation at a time. I am privileged to know these women and their stories. I also truly believe that no mom should be alone.<br />
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Would you consider helping support our group by purchasing one or more of these wonderful books to tell your story to future generations? This book was created by another MOPS group in Dripping Springs, TX, and I am so grateful that they have allowed us to use it as a fundraiser so our group will not be limited by funds in growing and making a positive influence in our community and the world.</div>
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Please feel free to share this with friends and family. One book is only $20 and if you order 2 or more, the price goes down to $15 per book. Shipping is covered to me, so if I need to ship to you we can find out that cost for either First Class or Media Mail, depending upon the time needed to reach you if you want it before Christmas.</div>
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Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-33335187086651424802012-09-10T20:59:00.001-05:002012-09-10T21:27:22.921-05:00Pinterest Tested and..APRROVED! I saw a <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/244179611017376716/">pin </a>over on Pinterest about a cleaner for the tub/shower that you spray on, leave for an hour, and then pretty much just wipe it down. I read thru <a href="http://thecraftpatch.blogspot.com/2012/05/pinterest-tested-tub-cleaner.html">The Craft Patch's post</a> and thought that if it worked for her, maybe it would work for me.<br />
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Notes: It does have a strong smell for the vinegar/soap, but I just turned the vent on while it sat. I noticed that once I got it all rinsed most of the smell dissipated. However, I would still much rather have vinegar fumes to smell then the chemical ones from manufactured cleaners.<br />
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So over all, YES, I recommend this as a legit pin and will be using it in the future and sharing it with friends/family.Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-47507597823976025852012-03-21T14:39:00.000-05:002012-03-21T14:39:17.294-05:00Joy...Unending Joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's the Spring wreath I made recently. Finally got it finished.<br />
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1 scan of fun fur yarn (Looks like threads attached to thicker yarn)<br />
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Hold down a section of 2 inches of yarn on the wreath and then begin wrapping around scan around the wreath to "tie down" the section. Then just keep wrapping until you cover the wreath to your satisfaction.<br />
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Oh and if it seems to "Muppet-y" you can "mow" it a little with scissors, but mine kind of grew on me and I liked how it looks shaggy and long. (All puns intended.)<br />
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Easy TV project or like how I did it girl's night craft night so you can chat all you want because it's not too hard to wrap yarn around a wreath and carry a conversation.<br />
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Edited: I attached my flowers with straight pins so I can change my mind without fighting hot glue. The "Welcome Bare Feet" sign is taped to a toothpick and stuck in.<br />
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Original website where I saw it: http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/17378736/detail/<br />
(Caution: It's not in English) <br />
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I feel lots more wiggles and kicks now. It's so nice. I really enjoyed all of that so much when pregnant with Evalyn. Not strong enough movements for Jason to feel yet, maybe in a couple more weeks. My weight is going up as it should and my finger prick test for iron was still really good. (Must be all those hamburgers I crave when pregnant, LOL!)<br />
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Here's the 2 pictures we got to take home with us.<br />
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First is the "freaky" picture. Baby is facing straight up, so no cute profile picture. :-) During the sonogram on the screen you could even really see the eyeballs...very neat and weird at the same time. Of course Jason's comment was, "Can you tell what color eyes they are?" Silly guy! If you look closely you can see some of them in the picture I scanned. This picture really shows the ribs well!<br />
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This 2nd photo is why we still are definitely not finding out what baby is! (We are still discussing it though, we do have a little over 4 months to decide still.) ;-) Baby was not going to show us this time anyway. Those are the knees on the right on and the head to the left. Gorgeous little arm/hands in the middle.<br />
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I put my baby girl to bed tonight as a one year old, in the morning she will be 2 years old!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Although technically I can say that tomorrow night because she was born at 10:56 pm.) :-)</span></div>
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I was honored to host another party for Child's Play Party...this time for our little ones at home. MAM Baby Products made this such a fun and exciting way to learn about new products. Thank you MAM!<br />
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It all started a couple weeks ago when I received this HUGE box. We're talking almost 5 feet long and 2.5 feet tall! There were so many goodies in there. I was spoiled by them supplying pretty much everything I needed to host a rockin' party! The thought of everything, even the cookie cutters shaped like a baby bottle, teddy bear, and rocking horse and the door prizes for the games!<br />
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I invited 10 moms over to learn more about their products. I enjoyed having friends and all their little ones over to play for a couple of hours. We enjoyed snacks, chatting, and learning some interesting facts about the MAM products. I'm surprised how different their new MAM Anti-colic bottles are from bottles just a couple years ago for Evalyn. I even heard one mom remark that she really liked the bottle and it looked like she would be buying a new set to try!<br />
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Some hadn't heard about MAM products before and were very happy to receive so many products to try out. The Trivia Game was a lot of fun and we learned a lot. (Did you know 25% of babies suffer from colic? I didn't!) One mom remarked that she'd like a copy since she's a 1st time mom and it was so informative.<br />
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Our wall of fame! So many cuties!</div>
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<br />Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-76906242894453880432011-09-20T10:07:00.003-05:002011-09-20T10:18:26.421-05:00Sausage BallsThese are a family tradition for Christmas morning at our house. They are so yummy and quick that sometimes I like to do them at other times during the year.<br /><br />This is my personal preference on the recipe. Feel free to find a way to make it your own for your family.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftCMeBMaG58/TniuDz2g4vI/AAAAAAAAFOE/DZ8ZTrvVWGs/s1600/Sausage%2BBalls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftCMeBMaG58/TniuDz2g4vI/AAAAAAAAFOE/DZ8ZTrvVWGs/s320/Sausage%2BBalls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654460712645354226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sausage Balls<br /><br />3 cups Bisquick<br />1 lb breakfast sausage (turkey)<br />8-10 ox sharp cheddar cheese<br />1-2 tbsp Worchestershire sauce (opt)<br /><br />Heat oven to 400<span style="mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;font-family:Calibri;" >°</span>F degrees.<br />Using your hands mix until 1 large ball is formed and then roll into balls, no bigger than ping pong size. Place on baking sheet (with sides) and bake for approximately 15 min. Remove from oven and enjoy! These refreeze well once baked and taste best reheated in the oven.<br /><br />The ones E and I made we mixed in a gallon zip bag so she could help mix. I then took it out and finished it off by hand. I did use a scoop to make the balls this time to keep my hands clean, but the hand rolled ones look better.<br /><br /><br /><br />Other variations used by my extended family include:<br /><br />half mild and half spicy pork breakfast sausage<br />adding a few dashes of TabascoTxstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-47279598715198182802011-08-11T09:14:00.007-05:002011-08-11T22:05:04.144-05:00Phineas and Ferb Movie Screening Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AY7b3oMj1KQ/TkSX6j2J2MI/AAAAAAAAFI8/c09MsQml1vw/s1600/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252816%2529.JPG">
<br /></a>WOW!! From the beginning we were so excited to be chosen as a host for the First Ever Phineas and Ferb Movie Screening Party by<a href="http://childsplayparty.com/"> Child's Play Party</a>. I actually went to the "Bullseye" store and found a few items in the $1 section. Sadly they were sold out of most. I picked up some magnetic notepads and post it notes for the moms coming since I knew Disney Channel was providing the swag for the kids. (Masks, temporary tattoos, sling backpack with buttons and stickers!) I wanted something that could hang on the fridge at home and remind the whole family of what a fun time was had.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WM18j0v2GT4/TkSMnUQ07II/AAAAAAAAFIM/i2m9TYT0zGI/s1600/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252826%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WM18j0v2GT4/TkSMnUQ07II/AAAAAAAAFIM/i2m9TYT0zGI/s320/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252826%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639787240456776834" border="0" /></a>
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<br />I actually used a Phineas, Ferb, and Perry mask to hang outside from the trees to alert people where we lived so the house was easy to find. (Sorry no picture...a couple of them disappeared during the movie time....off to the 2nd Dimension I guess.) Guests were greeted with a locker wipe off board inviting the come in and join Agent P's gang.
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<br />Once inside we had a mom stationed at a bowl of water with scissors for tattoo application. HUGE hit! Each child had at least 1-3 put on and they still were able to take home some in their bags also.
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<br />I tried to theme my snacks around some of the episodes I remember and loved. Here's the snack table run down:
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<br />The Lemonade Stand
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<br />Mr. Slushy Dawg's Mini-Dawgs
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<br />Apple Pie - "Anyone want pie?" (Quote from end of some episodes. Snacks already there with pretzels.)
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<br />My husband even came up with his own Dr. Doofensmirtz invention - The Bubblinator! The kids LOVED it!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u5fGnFu6t3A/TkSNl3YNvbI/AAAAAAAAFIU/YiAXSqQ4pMY/s1600/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252812%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u5fGnFu6t3A/TkSNl3YNvbI/AAAAAAAAFIU/YiAXSqQ4pMY/s320/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252812%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639788315034893746" border="0" /></a>And you'll notice that Perry is "attacking" Dr. Doof in this picture.
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<br />Trivia questions prior to show starting...thankfully they weren't too upset I mute the episode that was on just prior to the movie. ;-) Bribes of lollipops will do that I guess.
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<br />Kids and parents enjoying the movie.
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<br />Final poses after the movie of kids with their masks.
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<br />We all had so much fun and many of the mom's later posted on Facebook that they REALLY enjoyed it, not just their kids, but them too. Thanks Child's Play Party! I hope to host another party in the future!
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<br />Even my daughter, who's only 21 months old loves Phineas and Ferb! When she hears the theme song play she comes running in, "Ferb! Ferb!" And she also now says, "Where's Perry?" and signs it too! (We're teaching ASL as a 2nd language.) <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AY7b3oMj1KQ/TkSX6j2J2MI/AAAAAAAAFI8/c09MsQml1vw/s1600/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252816%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AY7b3oMj1KQ/TkSX6j2J2MI/AAAAAAAAFI8/c09MsQml1vw/s320/Phineas%2Band%2BFerb%2B%252816%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639799665685289154" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-9391203680412253982011-08-04T21:41:00.003-05:002011-08-04T21:50:15.272-05:00Excited!I know it's been awhile, summer with a crazy work schedule for hubby and laptop that crashes yet another motherboard (where all photos from Jan-June are stored) makes for lengthy time away from blogland.<br /><br />This is the preview post for tomorrow's Phineas and Ferb Movie Screening Party that we are hosting. (Thanks to <a href="http://childsplayparty.com/">Child's Play Party</a> where I applied and was chosen to host.) Disney Channel has sent some awesome swag for the kiddos coming and I picked up a few "mom" type goodies to handout also. The big debate right now is to mix up some sidewalk chalkpaint to "roll out" the teal carpet or not...what's your vote?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2mFabz0YhGI/TjtZpDxiaAI/AAAAAAAAFHk/Iz3fT66a_58/s1600/phineas%2Band%2Bfeb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 247px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2mFabz0YhGI/TjtZpDxiaAI/AAAAAAAAFHk/Iz3fT66a_58/s320/phineas%2Band%2Bfeb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637197920506898434" border="0" /></a><br />Friday night we'll be tuning in at 7 pm CST to watch Phineas and Ferb The Movie Across the 2nd Deminsion<br /><br /><br />Check back here for a follow up post with pictures and video of all the fun and goodies!<br /><br /><br />Oh and for the g-parents - Evie LOVES this show and when she hears the music for the intro start she'll start counting because of the numbers on the calendar flying off counting down summer vacation! And she walks around saying, "Ferb....Ferb...Ferb" Hmmm since she pronounces it so well maybe it should go on the list in case a brother ever comes along...LOL!<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/PhineasandFerbTxstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-52386529110101006352011-05-18T15:07:00.003-05:002011-05-18T15:12:31.296-05:00Wednesday LunchSince my lunch today is getting such rave reviews on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FB</span>. I thought I'd post it over here too.<br /><br />E and I went to Sam's to check on which Women of Faith Bible Studies they had available for my ladies group and saw these gorgeous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">portabello</span> mushrooms. Since Jason isn't a fan of them as the main dish and E LOVES mushrooms, I figured it would be yummy for today.<br /><br /><span jsid="text">I grilled <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Portabello</span> mushroom with balsamic vinegar in a skillet and then topped it with sauteed spinach and garlic. Then I sprinkled some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">panko</span> bread crumbs on top and sliced the basil pesto goat cheese on top, sprinkled a few more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">panko</span> crumbs on top and into the toaster oven to broil for about 3 minutes or so. I served it with some artisan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">multigrain</span> bread I picked up also. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFle_inzetI/TdQn-3acP0I/AAAAAAAAFCE/TpcPdo47h8Q/s1600/IMG_7924.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFle_inzetI/TdQn-3acP0I/AAAAAAAAFCE/TpcPdo47h8Q/s400/IMG_7924.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608151396963336002" border="0" /></a><span jsid="text">It was excellent!</span>Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-75652508247258928402011-04-30T20:43:00.002-05:002011-04-30T20:52:18.150-05:00Taming Our HouseholdSo I decided that I'm going to participate in <a href="http://joyfulmothering.net/">Joyful Mothering</a>'s 31 Days to Clean Challenge. I heard about it a few weeks ago, but didn't think anything of it. Now it's come across my radar again so I decided maybe this is just what I need to give me the support I need to get my house clean and make it a HOME! After signing up Jason said he'd like to participate with me too! I'm very excited that this will be a joint effort. I'll be thankful even if the effort he puts forth is to take E out of the house while I work on different rooms. :-) Although I'm pretty sure he'll be doing some cleaning too. So be on the look out for posts not just from me, but from him also on how our 31 Days to Clean is going each week.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://joyfulmothering.net/2011/04/22/31-days-to-clean-challenge-sign-up-plus-winners-announced/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w8LSCwZNc6k/Tby8lp0mrkI/AAAAAAAAFA4/AI4U7i9riiQ/s320/31DaysHCButton2150.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601559391609728578" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />If you're interested in this challenge also click on the button on the right and it will take you there.<br /><br />Or click here: <a href="http://joyfulmothering.net/2011/04/22/31-days-to-clean-challenge-sign-up-plus-winners-announced/">31 Days to Clean Challenge</a><br />You can also find it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/31DaysToCleanTxstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-9661123302853803512011-04-27T20:51:00.003-05:002011-04-27T21:18:58.912-05:00Gently Being Lead<h2 id="passage_heading"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;">I was on Facebook tonight, no big surprise there, but I saw a post from <a href="http://txstraubs.blogspot.com/2011/04/cravings.html">Cravings</a>. I linked over and read through Amy's post about peace. I was so thankful for her sharing her story as she touched upon a verse I don't think I have ever paid much attention to. <br /></span></span></span></h2><h2 id="passage_heading"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: normal;">I, like her, feel as though sometimes I do not give the needed attention to either the ministries I am working in or to Jason and Evalyn. I feel as though there are times when I don't have time for God, but I know that isn't true. Even now in my weekly Bible Study with 6 other ladies I am working on making sure that I schedule some time in each day to read God's Word and work on my homework for the study. (More on this during another post.) </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></h2>The verse that surprised me the most was Isaiah 40:11. <br /><br /><h2 id="passage_heading">Isaiah 40:11 (New International Version, ©2011)</h2> <p><br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-18432">11</sup> He tends his flock like a shepherd:<br /> He gathers the lambs in his arms<br />and carries them close to his heart;<br /> he gently leads those that have young.<br /></p><p><br /></p>I've always known that God is compared to a shepherd in the way he cares for us. As have I known that I'm usually the one straying away from Him. The part that surprised me was the last line of "...he gently leads those that have young." Wait..what.."he gently leads those that <span style="font-style: italic;">have young</span>." (Emphasis mine.) Wait, that's me! I have young now! I have a rambunctious, darling daughter! This verse is saying that there is provision for mothers! Not only will he tend to all of us, he will lead me gently and keep my child close to his heart. <br /><br />Wow! What tranquility that brings to my mind. God knows exactly what I need as a mother. I need someone that understands that sometimes I only have 10 minutes to myself and I need to just breathe and close my eyes for that time. He will gently guide me as I guide Evalyn too. I'm so very thankful He carries Evalyn "close to his heart" because I know there are times she is on my last nerve and she's not very close to my heart at that instance. But God will guide me back to Him and her also. Love covers all, if only we let it.<br /><br />Here's another version of that verse:<br /><p> "... He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young." Isaiah 40:11, New Living Translation</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you God for gently leading me with my little lamb. I'm so grateful that there is someone else leading .... now just help me stay on that path right behind you and not stray....</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">What about you? Are you being gently lead?</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Verses looked up on www.biblegateway.com</span></span><br /></p>Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-58028951273399383922011-04-18T16:28:00.005-05:002011-04-18T23:04:00.387-05:00Cravings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdYh-2eWlwo/Ta0Jk7s34_I/AAAAAAAAFAs/QH2om8JNKSc/s1600/cravingshomepage.png"><br /></a><br />I want to tell you a bit about a new product that will launch in August 2011. It's called <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Cravings</span></span>. They are daily devotional cards to help moms "in the midst of motherhood." Carey Bailey knows how hard it is as a mom to carve out that special one on one time with God. She wanted a way to help it be easier, but not any less meaningful.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdYh-2eWlwo/Ta0Jk7s34_I/AAAAAAAAFAs/QH2om8JNKSc/s1600/cravingshomepage.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RdYh-2eWlwo/Ta0Jk7s34_I/AAAAAAAAFAs/QH2om8JNKSc/s320/cravingshomepage.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597140441997239282" border="0" /></a><br /><br />You can find more info about them here at the website: <a href="http://www.cravingsonline.net/">Cravings</a><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Taylor/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" />She's currently hosting a giveaway also for a book by Sarah Mae, <u>31 Days to Clean: Having a Martha House the Mary Way</u> - all you have to do is "like" the Cravings facebook page.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CravingsOnline" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr>CravingsOnline</a><br /><br />For more information go <a href="http://cravingstheblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway-woot-woot.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br />I hope you'll join me in putting a reminder on your calendar to be on the lookout for Cravings in August. You can also subscribe to her blog. Right now she has a great post about Easter and being intentional with planning traditions with your kids.<br /></div><div><a href="http://cravingstheblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway-woot-woot.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></div>And the best news of all...Carey has told me she will send me a set when they release to raffle off at one of our MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meetings when we start in the fall!! Thanks Carey!<br /><br />If you have a moment, check out her personal blog too, it's fun of tutorials and other neat stuff.<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.withjoycarey.blogspot.com/">With Joy</a>Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-51440308517680817182011-04-06T14:52:00.005-05:002011-04-06T15:45:52.583-05:00Bun in the OvenNooo...not that kind of bun in the oven! :-D<br /><br /><br />I have really been enjoying making homemade bread. (Even if it's in the bread machine. But that is a different post.)<br /><br />But what we really like is our <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">No Wait to Rise Bread</span>. I found the recipe here at <a href="http://craftykin.blogspot.com/2008/10/back-as-promised-with-some-finished.html">Crafty Kin's blog</a> and have really loved the simplicity and it turns out wonderful each time!<br /><br />I make the recipe in full usually and split it into smaller buns and also 1 LARGE round loaf or 2 smaller ones. Next time, I'm going to try with some whole wheat flour, instead of just regular unbleached, all-purpose flour.<br /><br />Here's a few pictures to tempt you.....wish you could smell the house when these are baking....mmmm!<br /><br /><br /><br />Round 1 - March 6th<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LwXqJTBgQ6w/TZzIHtRxtXI/AAAAAAAAE6o/hEuoaqP4lhM/s1600/IMG_7235.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LwXqJTBgQ6w/TZzIHtRxtXI/AAAAAAAAE6o/hEuoaqP4lhM/s400/IMG_7235.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592564872026109298" border="0" /></a> Only 2 of the probably 8-10 buns I made first time around. The rest were yummy! Ask Jason....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VAD1jVD5NIw/TZzIHd-bMOI/AAAAAAAAE6g/tgZn1A14qfQ/s1600/IMG_7236.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VAD1jVD5NIw/TZzIHd-bMOI/AAAAAAAAE6g/tgZn1A14qfQ/s400/IMG_7236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592564867918409954" border="0" /></a>2 smaller round loaves<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cWwLJt1NSgE/TZzIHFODr7I/AAAAAAAAE6Y/JxvKZZPp_fo/s1600/IMG_7237.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cWwLJt1NSgE/TZzIHFODr7I/AAAAAAAAE6Y/JxvKZZPp_fo/s400/IMG_7237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592564861273092018" border="0" /></a> Close up of one of the loaves.<br /><br />Round 2 - April 6th<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IJ41MnXtIxE/TZzORDvAgYI/AAAAAAAAE6w/4mcYxMve-1o/s1600/No%2BWait%2Bto%2BRise%2BBuns.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IJ41MnXtIxE/TZzORDvAgYI/AAAAAAAAE6w/4mcYxMve-1o/s400/No%2BWait%2Bto%2BRise%2BBuns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592571629742883202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ih2RgXNpitU/TZzPrh3gEMI/AAAAAAAAE64/_kracyzU7Bw/s1600/IMG_7571.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ih2RgXNpitU/TZzPrh3gEMI/AAAAAAAAE64/_kracyzU7Bw/s400/IMG_7571.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592573184019796162" border="0" /></a><br />This is the my large round stone that is 15" across. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SmpcM0jU074/TZzPsIOW06I/AAAAAAAAE7I/CIcNIS6zATg/s1600/IMG_7572.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SmpcM0jU074/TZzPsIOW06I/AAAAAAAAE7I/CIcNIS6zATg/s400/IMG_7572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592573194316207010" border="0" /></a> <br />It's probably almost 3" tall.<br /><br />And this is how they came to be.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqlzMD2MfQ8/TZzPr2YQpYI/AAAAAAAAE7A/_RbZ7NZrz9g/s1600/IMG_7568.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqlzMD2MfQ8/TZzPr2YQpYI/AAAAAAAAE7A/_RbZ7NZrz9g/s400/IMG_7568.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592573189525906818" border="0" /></a> <br />That's E working on her heart shaped bun you see in the above picture.Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-2910502836906422892011-03-20T21:38:00.005-05:002011-03-20T22:07:25.029-05:00Air FiestaA few pictures from <a href="http://www.rgvwingcaf.com/airfiesta.html">Air Fiesta</a> 2011 -<br /><br />Jason had Saturday setup/work for the NWS Booth and I had a shift at the MOPS Changing Station on Sunday morning while he worked the NWS Booth. We had a lot of fun. My dad came out to on Sunday to enjoy the show and helped watch Evalyn. Oh and Saturday we went and watched from the NWS office on the other side of the airport/runways the B2 Stealth Bomber fly over.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dRgtiiJ586M/TYa7kv4Q5DI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/cl7e6pOmBow/s1600/IMG_7321.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dRgtiiJ586M/TYa7kv4Q5DI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/cl7e6pOmBow/s400/IMG_7321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358627801818162" border="0" /></a>Jason ready to work!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nBSt2NLfw8/TYa8IB6korI/AAAAAAAAE4g/N4gf7grZZQQ/s1600/IMG_7316.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nBSt2NLfw8/TYa8IB6korI/AAAAAAAAE4g/N4gf7grZZQQ/s400/IMG_7316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586359233938760370" border="0" /></a>What happens when you choose to not nap until in the Ergo....<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyLvPFOLE3o/TYa8IOQqvzI/AAAAAAAAE4o/5Uoymp4RewM/s1600/IMG_7335.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyLvPFOLE3o/TYa8IOQqvzI/AAAAAAAAE4o/5Uoymp4RewM/s400/IMG_7335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586359237252661042" border="0" /></a><br />What Evie does during a Stealth Bomber flyover!<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3-9NCS0vmyw/TYa7kf3KPdI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/FBvfAMlt2wY/s1600/IMG_7346.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3-9NCS0vmyw/TYa7kf3KPdI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/FBvfAMlt2wY/s400/IMG_7346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358623502220754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv9gDWJYNao/TYa7kNie89I/AAAAAAAAE4I/VvQREbqcEqo/s1600/IMG_7353.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv9gDWJYNao/TYa7kNie89I/AAAAAAAAE4I/VvQREbqcEqo/s400/IMG_7353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358618583659474" border="0" /></a><br />She liked her ear "muffs" but only for the loud planes of course.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnSAF8076wU/TYa7jyubSkI/AAAAAAAAE4A/wud9BLJ5qn4/s1600/IMG_7363.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnSAF8076wU/TYa7jyubSkI/AAAAAAAAE4A/wud9BLJ5qn4/s400/IMG_7363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358611385993794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hanging with Poppy at the fence line watching the planes!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KOdgm-ZyU8/TYa7jhdYRsI/AAAAAAAAE34/K69e9nRKtFo/s1600/IMG_7376.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KOdgm-ZyU8/TYa7jhdYRsI/AAAAAAAAE34/K69e9nRKtFo/s400/IMG_7376.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358606751090370" border="0" /></a><br />The A-10 after his very entertaining show!<br /><br /><br /><br />And for fun.....<br /><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZd4aphy47E/TYa-gjaqBFI/AAAAAAAAE4w/o7hCUcaIrDo/s1600/Air%2BFiesta%2B2011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZd4aphy47E/TYa-gjaqBFI/AAAAAAAAE4w/o7hCUcaIrDo/s400/Air%2BFiesta%2B2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586361854271816786" border="0" /></a>Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269400010912890775.post-57107899535701914892011-03-20T20:34:00.003-05:002011-03-20T20:42:21.084-05:00Charro DaysAt Sombrero Fest 2011<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1T6rvAjZwmg/TYasINg09gI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/I9qCAjJa-C0/s1600/IMG_7050.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1T6rvAjZwmg/TYasINg09gI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/I9qCAjJa-C0/s400/IMG_7050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586341644865959426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1SFL-gz5Fs/TYasIiCu4ZI/AAAAAAAAE3g/ypQVbI4jJ84/s1600/IMG_7071.JPG"> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1SFL-gz5Fs/TYasIiCu4ZI/AAAAAAAAE3g/ypQVbI4jJ84/s1600/IMG_7071.JPG"> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyCk3X0VCHQ/TYasH6ilCmI/AAAAAAAAE3I/2dAIw_sPeOk/s1600/IMG_7048.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iyCk3X0VCHQ/TYasH6ilCmI/AAAAAAAAE3I/2dAIw_sPeOk/s400/IMG_7048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586341639773031010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvnlFZjNAtI/TYasHSXgniI/AAAAAAAAE3A/jXnBNc262cM/s1600/IMG_7043.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XvnlFZjNAtI/TYasHSXgniI/AAAAAAAAE3A/jXnBNc262cM/s400/IMG_7043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586341628989185570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ax6nWVTmwg/TYasIP7EbsI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/HwNM3y8oyoM/s1600/IMG_7067.JPG"> </a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ax6nWVTmwg/TYasIP7EbsI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/HwNM3y8oyoM/s1600/IMG_7067.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ax6nWVTmwg/TYasIP7EbsI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/HwNM3y8oyoM/s400/IMG_7067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586341645512896194" border="0" /> </a>Eating a lemon <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1SFL-gz5Fs/TYasIiCu4ZI/AAAAAAAAE3g/ypQVbI4jJ84/s1600/IMG_7071.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k1SFL-gz5Fs/TYasIiCu4ZI/AAAAAAAAE3g/ypQVbI4jJ84/s400/IMG_7071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586341650376876434" border="0" /></a>Txstraubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05446209370713482462noreply@blogger.com1