tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71311809437444405222023-11-16T08:14:12.818-08:00Two Blessed DamselsLayla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-25300169559158439422015-07-01T14:13:00.001-07:002015-07-01T14:13:41.331-07:00A Walk through the GardenI promise you. We are still alive. And doing very well! We didn't mean to desert you, but life happens sometimes.<br />
We've been so busy.<br />
Babysitting.<br />
Playing in the church band.<br />
Swimming. <br />
Laundry. (Which takes awhile because the dryer broke.)<br />
Going to lots of cook outs. <br />
And of course gardening.<br />
Lots and lots of gardening.<br />
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I love our garden. It is so peaceful and full of life.</div>
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The golden hour is made all the more beautiful as the blooming flowers take in the light.<br />
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There is a dug out, worn out, foot path, weaving between the beds. </div>
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But I still almost get lost.</div>
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It's a good lost. Lost in the green. Lost in the dirt.</div>
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And Oh! the feeling you get after a long day of hard work in the sunshine!</div>
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And being able to see the fruit of your labor!</div>
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<i>"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."</i></div>
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<i> -Audrey Hepburn</i></div>
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<i>"The earth has music for those who listen." </i></div>
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<i> -Shakespeare</i></div>
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I admit. There are weeds. But the weeds are also beautiful.</div>
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<i>"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."</i></div>
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<i> -Van Gogh</i></div>
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Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-75749352367543318302015-05-12T13:02:00.000-07:002015-05-12T13:11:18.727-07:00Liam// 5 MonthsI just realized I never posted this. It was almost a month ago that I meant to, so Liam is a bit older but just as cute!<br />
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He loves my camera, which I'm glad because I was worried he'd be scared of it. So it's really fun to photograph him.<br />
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He's already starting to pull himself around and rocks back and forth on his knees. He's starting to say "Hey!" when he's trying to get our attention, he really hates wearing socks and loves rock 'n' role music.<br />
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He's really just so cute and his big eyes are so blue.<br />
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He certainly is a curious little munchkin!<br />
Hope you liked seeing these pics!<br />
<br />Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-78382808874461657302015-04-13T13:38:00.000-07:002015-04-13T13:38:30.466-07:00What She Wore// Street Style :: Guest<br />
Hello readers! <br />
I wanted to share with you this Street Style outfit worn by my very sweet friend, Gideon.<br />
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I thought her outfit was so stylish! The texture of the cardi and the mix of neutrals was really nice.<br />
But she really doesn't like to be in front of the camera... I kinda had to force her to let me shoot her, but she's just so natural!<br />
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Isn't she beautiful? It was really fun to get her pics. It was like a little mini photoshoot, but on a whim!<br />
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Isn't she just lovely?<br />
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HagenHagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-4970729769808540072015-04-11T10:18:00.001-07:002015-04-11T10:18:25.992-07:00Resurrection CelebrationHappy (belated) Easter!<br />
Our day was full of jubilation and remembrance of our Savior.<br />
To start the day we attended a very nice church, the music was beautiful and the sermon, very thoughtful and had some very good points. <br />
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When we came home, we began our <a href="http://twoblesseddamsels.blogspot.com/2014/04/our-easter-celebration.html" target="_blank">Seder Meal</a>, something we do every year.<br />
This year we had a delicious lamb roast. Mom cooked it perfectly!<br />
I gotta be perfectly honest with you. I didn't do so well on capturing everything....<br />
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It was a bit rainy and cold that day, but just being able to have this time to thank Jesus for taking our place on the cross and forgiving us our sins is so nice. </div>
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Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-55505424612557652392015-04-03T14:06:00.000-07:002015-04-03T14:06:24.182-07:00New Blog, New Journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Hello Lovelies!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I want to share with you my<a href="http://myfancyshanty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> new blog</a> called:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What does that mean, you might ask? Well, I am building my own tiny
home and I want to document and share the journey with you. Don't worry,
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<span style="font-size: small;">With love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla</span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-49770876559818251692015-04-01T15:19:00.002-07:002015-04-01T15:19:28.972-07:00What She Wore// Floral TopI believe that Spring is finally here!<br />
Today I'm sharing a very Spring-y outfit, worn by Layla. <br />
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Cute, Casual, Comfy. The shirt adds color, while the boots add depth and the earrings add texture. Love it! </div>
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The shirt was on sale, a kinda of surprise find...<br />
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The earrings she made herself which is always better and more personalized.</div>
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Shirt- Dollar General $5</div>
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Tank- Target $?</div>
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Pants- Walmart $12</div>
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Boots- Army Surplus $30</div>
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Happy Spring!<br />
Love,<br />
Hagen<br />
<br />Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-24754190376397165802015-03-22T17:07:00.000-07:002015-04-01T13:29:03.148-07:00What She Wore// Katniss Cowl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Hey there!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I hope you are having a great Sunday, I know I am! The snow has finally melted here in the Ozarks. Here is an outfit I wore a few weeks ago when there was still snow on the ground...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I have to admit, I love this outfit! It's comfortable, cozy and a little bit edgy. You see that cowl? Mom made it for my birthday from an old sweater. She's quit the seamstress! If you're a Hunger Games fan, you'll know that it's a Katniss cowl. It's so cozy and super warm. And not to mention, the color is awesome! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> You should see the looks I get when I wear this outfit. Some people just stare, thinking,"What in the world is that girl wearing?". Others smile and nod because they know. Although not everyone may like it, I do and that's all that counts, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Looking at this picture, all I can hear is Katy Perry's "Roar". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">-What She Wore-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">striped shirt: gift</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">cowl: gift</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">jeans: Walmart $13</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">combat boots: Army Navy Surplus $30</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br />What do you think?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Do you have a favorite outfit or item that may not necessarily be "in", but you still love it?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Don't worry about what others think, because the haters will just keep on hating!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">With love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla</span></div>
Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-78537206177898874792015-03-14T13:20:00.000-07:002015-03-14T15:29:58.604-07:00Life// A Frozen Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">I realized that I still hadn't put up this post. So I scrambled to get it up.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> It is a very important post, I'd say.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Olivia turned four last month. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Her most favorite movie of all time is Frozen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So we couldn't just throw her a birthday party. It had to be a <i>Frozen</i> birthday party.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> So that is what we did... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Cake is the beginning to all birthdays. Lets start with that, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A delicious double layered vanilla cake with pink and blue piping accents...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Aaanndd, cupcakes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We decorated with streamers and confetti, but sadly I did rather poorly of capturing them... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What's a Frozen birthday without some Frozen garb, right? Mom made her an Anna dress and cape and decided to give it to Olivia ahead of time so she could wear it during cake and such. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Isn't she adorable? What's more is that it was even snowing. Perfection!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Most of her gifts had something to do with, you guessed it, Frozen.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Anna dress, Frozen glow in the dark wand, Frozen mittens, the Frozen movie.... She was ecstatic! There were also somethings not Frozen related (to balance it out a bit...).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> To conclude the day we sat around with bellies full of cake and ice cream watching Frozen.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I do believe this party was quite a success. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hagen</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bonus pic! (Just to show her sassy side...)</span></div>
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Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-72095606666143182642015-03-09T14:41:00.004-07:002015-03-09T14:41:48.138-07:00What She Wore// The Sojourner<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Hey There!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We hope you enjoyed our Thrift Haul Video! Here's an outfit Hagen put together using some of her new pieces...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> She calls it 'The Sojourner'. It's a comfy, yet durable outfit. With her Vans and backpack, she's ready for an adventure! I love the denim heart knee patch. It's actually covering up a rip from when I fell while skateboarding down a hill :) I guess you have to get creative with hand-me-downs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You might recognize this printed headband from the video. We forgot to mention that it was $1. Not bad for a cute accessory, eh? I fixed Hagen's hair in a quick and simple boho do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> -What She Wore-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">skinny jeans- hand-me-downs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">top- thrifted $3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">gray tank- from a friend</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Vans- Shoe Carnival $45</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">backpack- Walmart $18</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">headband- thrifted $1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I think it's a pretty stinkin' cute outfit, what about you? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla</span></div>
Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-72239939851469346992015-03-07T15:05:00.001-08:002015-03-07T15:05:36.563-08:00Thrift Shop Haul<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Hello Everyone!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We just recently went shopping and would like to share with you some of our fashion finds. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hope you enjoy the video!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You will definitely be seeing some of the outfits we come up with these pieces soon!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>What did you think of our haul?</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">With love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">L&H</span></div>
Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-83070093543098199052015-03-03T14:46:00.002-08:002015-03-03T14:46:35.237-08:00Life// Dad's Birthday<span style="font-size: small;">Last month, the day after Valentines Day to be exact, we had the privilege of celebrating Dad's birthday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Quite an assortment of gifts...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> We always have a hard time deciding what to make him for his gifts, but usually end up making food. Lots of different foods. He likes food... And this year we made him his very own cookie cake. (Piping by Layla)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Our Dad is awesome. Period. He carries the weight of everything. He juggles a full time job, full time school and full time family. And still smiles and makes us smile! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">He teaches us in the way we should go daily.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> He always make up some little song for each occasion. Even when I'm just doing dishes. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> He is quite a dork, I must say.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">And I love him. I wouldn't trade him for any other dad in the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We LOVE you, Dad! </span><br />
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<br />Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-6347237334149628102015-02-11T20:40:00.002-08:002015-02-12T18:46:52.227-08:00Sourdough Bread {no knead, one rise}<span style="font-size: small;">Everyone calls me the "Sourdough Lady."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">They like the food I make with sourdough. Particularly bread.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">So I thought I might share with you my recipe. But I also have a friend who has been waiting for it.... for a while. Sorry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The best thing about this bread is that you don't have to spend countless minutes kneading it and making your arms feel like jello. Nor do you have to let it rise several times. You just mix it up the night before and bake it in the morning. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Easy Peasey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sourdough Bread Recipe {no knead, one rise}</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Makes two loaves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 c. buttermilk, milk, or whey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 c. sourdough starter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4-5 c. wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Pour in flour, a little at time. Make sure it is thoroughly mixed in. I like to kinda, "fold" in the flour. Dough will be pretty liquid-y compared to usual bread dough consistencies. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Transfer the dough equally to two, glass, oiled bread pans. Do not use metal! It never works, the bread just sticks to it and makes a big crumby mess.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Leave the pans in your oven over-night. I like to leave my oven light on. It gives off a little warmth, allowing the dough to rise more.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">In the morning, bake your bread at *350 for about 30 to 40 mins. or until brown and hollow sounding.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy! with a slab of butter and a warm cup of tea or melted cheese and a tall glass of milk or... there are so many possibilities. Far too many to list. It can be used for anything, really.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Eat fresh or store in a bread bag on the counter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I really just love how easy this is! And really, the possibilities are endless.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> You could add cinnamon and raisins...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Apples and nutmeg....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> You can make croutons when it gets stale.... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Just play with it! Have fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I hope you liked this post. I'd love to hear what you've been baking!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Now get going and make some bread!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hagen </span>Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-47356267181886320212015-02-09T13:48:00.000-08:002015-02-09T13:48:14.291-08:00Life// Layla's Birthday<span style="font-size: small;">We have yet again celebrated another birthday, Layla's 21'st birthday was on the 31'st. We all had a great time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We ate cake, drank milk, and passed around the presents, resulting in a rather large array of gift wrapping and cake crumbs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">After presents and cake, we went out to eat lunch. (Cake before lunch! Whaat?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> We went to a lovely Cafe and Creperie called <a href="http://www.aviarycafe.com/" target="_blank">The Aviary</a>. It was delicious and super photogenic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Afterwards, we walked around in Bass Pro. Watched the ducks and fish, played in the boats and...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">...took our annual Bass Pro family photo. Turned out a little differently than usual. (Dad and I are absent in this one)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The day was great! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I am so thankful that Layla decided to spend her 21st birthday with us instead of celebrating like most people her age do. It is so nice to be able to spend so much time with my best friend!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I love my sis! She's not afraid to be herself and we can always talk to each other when we need a listening ear. I thank the Lord daily for blessing me with her!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hagen</span>Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-1720556315436064932015-02-09T12:56:00.000-08:002015-02-09T12:56:35.309-08:00What She Wore// Skater StyleIt was so fun to do a guest post on <a href="https://reflectionsoftheheartblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Reflections of the Heart</a>! Thank you Melani!<br />
Click<a href="https://reflectionsoftheheartblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/guest-post-two-blessed-damsels-2/" target="_blank"> here</a> to see Hagen's guest post.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Click <a href="https://reflectionsoftheheartblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/29/guest-post-two-blessed-damsels/" target="_blank">here</a> to see Layla's guest post on Reflections of the Heart blog!</span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-76380442505828774002015-01-26T12:50:00.000-08:002015-01-26T12:50:26.073-08:00Gluten Free Recipe// Lemon Poke Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I promised you the recipe, and here it is! Such a moist, lemony cake that's not too sweet. Plus, you don't have to worry about gluten intolerances. Believe me, even wheat-eaters will devour this cake!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">For the cake, I was inspired by <a href="http://freecoconutrecipes.com/gluten-free-coconut-flour-orange-cake-with-coconut-oil-frosting/" target="_blank">this</a> recipe. Of course, I tweaked it a bit according to what I had on hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">6 eggs, room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup milk, almond milk, coconut milk or your choice of milk replacer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6 Tbls raw sugar or honey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup coconut oil, melted </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">juice and zest of 1/2 lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup coconut flour</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Pre-heat oven to 350* and grease your pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. Whisk together first four ingredients, making sure eggs are well incorporated.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. Whisk in the coconut oil and lemon juice and zest.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, sift together the last three ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5. Spoon batter into prepared pan, smooth top of batter if necessary.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3 Tbls raw sugar or honey</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Heat ingredients over low heat, just until sugar is dissolved. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. When cake is done baking, poke holes in it with a fork. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. Drizzle lemon syrup over and let cake cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 1lb box Confectioner's Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4 Tbls lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 Tbls heavy cream, optional</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">lemon zest to garnish</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Whip butter until fluffy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. Add sugar and lemon juice alternately.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. Add in heavy cream if frosting is too thick for your liking.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. Frost cake when cooled and garnish with zest if desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There you have a delicious cake for your next celebration! But heck, who says there has to be a special occasion for cake? Every day is a special occasion!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-74837133994605498512015-01-25T18:33:00.000-08:002015-01-27T16:43:16.014-08:00What She Wore// Purple & Red<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Here's an outfit I never posted from this time last year...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> This winter has been pretty mild compared to last winter. We've hardly had any snow, but as you can see in these pictures, we had loads of it last year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">-What She Wore-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">white shirt-from a friend</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">hooded cardigan- thrifted $10</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">scarf- Christmas gift</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">pants- Walmart $13</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">coat- from a friend</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">boots- Army Navy Surplus $30</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">hat- knitted by me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Not bad for a cozy outfit with lots of layers, eh?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I hope you are staying cozy this winter!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Layla</span></div>
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-78363784001081665232015-01-25T15:02:00.002-08:002015-01-25T15:03:46.258-08:00Liam// 82 Days Old<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">This post will be mostly pictures.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">They speak for themselves...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Man, he's just such a cutie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">He's been giggling a lot, and already loves his tummy-time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I can't believe he's already almost three months but at the same time, can't believe he isn't older! He's a chunker!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here is a little video I took of him the other night. Enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-8682438750754413582015-01-25T13:52:00.000-08:002015-01-25T13:52:25.936-08:00Life// Eli's Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"> As you may have noticed, Eli is quite crazy. I can't seem to capture a moment where he is at all serious. I guess that just might be because he never really is....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> He turned six on the 20th, where does the time go?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> He couldn't choose whether he wanted to eat cake first or open presents first, so he did both.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Amazing Batman attire, made by Layla.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The birthday cake was scrumptious, a soft chocolate cake topped with whipped coconut cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was quite a day!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Eli is always the one to make us laugh when we are down and always looks on the bright side. I am so thankful to have him as my brother!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hagen</span></div>
Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-68363217660950227352015-01-25T13:19:00.000-08:002015-01-25T13:19:59.530-08:00Life// Matilda's Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">On the 11th of this month, our sister Matilda turned 9!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;">She requested a lemon cake this year and I must say, it turned out terrific! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Matilda is such a sweet, smart and crafty girl. Not to mention, she has a great sense of humor! She's spunky, yet girly. She's special and we love her!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hope you are having a great weekend!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla </span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-13287361722030345642015-01-25T12:19:00.001-08:002015-01-25T12:20:36.117-08:00The Ghost of Christmas Past<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Here we are with January almost over and we are only just now doing a Christmas post....</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">My, what a whirlwind it has been! But the wind has started to cease and the excitement of the Holidays has started to fade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Layla, showing off the apron I made her... ...and me, showing off the crocheted goods she made me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Of course we can't forget about the food!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I must confess, I was too much of a pig to photograph the dinner, but I slowed down long enough to get a shot of Mama's Almond Pie. It was so scrumptious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The best gift of all,of course, is The Gift. The Reason that we have <u>Christ</u>mas at all... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Looking back, it was quite a day, filled with joy and laughter and love! And naps... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Hagen </span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-50666378423131068122014-12-29T14:26:00.000-08:002014-12-29T14:26:11.128-08:00Thanksgiving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">That's the French word for 'giving thanks'... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We feasted, we laughed, we decorated for Christmas. But most importantly, we gave thanks to whom it is due, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla </span></div>
Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-2010716782933454822014-12-28T20:44:00.003-08:002014-12-28T20:44:54.033-08:00The Mockingjay Lives<span style="font-size: small;">And what is President Snow gonna do about it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Because take a peek at Effie and Katniss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We went and saw Mockingjay Part 1 opening day, dressed like this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Layla (a.k.a Katniss Everdeen) kept it simple and tough, as always. She wore a pair of cargo pants tucked into her combat boots, a fitted leather jacket over a grey thermal top, accompanied with her distinct Mockingjay pin and braid. The bruising on her face is certainly noticeable. Could be blamed on getting almost blown up in District 8.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I (a.k.a Effie Trinket) didn't spend a dime on my outfit. I made that awesome Capitol dress, and all of those flowers scattered about my outfit. The shoes. Well, I happened to already have them on hand but they were brown and just eh. Effie would certainly not wear those. But there's nothing a bit of spray paint can't fix! Just slap a big flower on and you're good to go! Capitol's best!</span></div>
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Hagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11855921288101240472noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-19480700457534080492014-11-10T14:18:00.000-08:002014-11-10T14:18:08.958-08:00Life// A Baby Boy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Birth is always an amazing thing to witness... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">On November 4th, our Mom gave birth to a perfectly healthy little boy. Well, he wasn't <i>that</i> little... he weighed in at 10 pounds! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Let me just put it out there, our Mom is amazing! She's a homebirther, meaning she gives birth to her children at home without drugs or being hooked up to an IV. She trusts wholly in the Lord that He will deliver, and He always does! <i>Isaiah 66:9-"Will I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?", says the Lord, "or will I who deliver, close the womb?", says your God. </i>This is one of many verses our Mom taped to her wall and meditated on for months. She just amazes me and I am still processing how incredible the whole experience was...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Welcome to the world, little Liam!</span><br />
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Layla http://www.blogger.com/profile/05605625370738662148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131180943744440522.post-85898944441466378992014-10-26T20:51:00.000-07:002014-10-26T21:30:51.666-07:00Life// A Surprise Baby Shower<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;"> We did it, we actually pulled it off. After months of careful and secretive planning, we were able to throw Mom a surprise baby shower. Man, was she surprised! With a lot of help from a friend, it was a success. Friends came from hours away to celebrate our Mom. She really had no idea! You can see from the pictures how happy/ surprised/ flabbergasted she was... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I bet you want to know how we got her to the party, huh? It's a funny story...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">After buying her a maternity dress for the party, we couldn't figure out how to give it to her and get her out of the house without spilling the beans. We decided to give her the dress and say,"We have something special for you at 2 'o clock today." The morning of the party she wasn't feeling too good, but we had to get her there on time! We gave her the dress and said our lines. She thought we were going to do a maternity shoot of her, so we took that idea and ran with it! She got dressed and ready, not too excited since she wasn't feeling that great. But we got her in the car, and drove to the building. When we pulled up, she questioned why we were there. We said we had set up a studio for her shoot and not to worry. Hagen ran in first to "make sure the lights were on" while I helped her out of the car. We walked up to the building, I opened the door for her, and you can see her reaction! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here I am telling her how surprised and thankful I was that we pulled it off! We feasted and visited, talked and laughed. Then she opened her gifts. From blankets to quilts, diapers to clothes, she was every blessed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We are just so thankful that everything fell into place. We prayed hard that it would be a special day for her, that she would feel loved and appreciated, and she did! Our Mom is wonderful and she deserved a day to be honored. If you haven't figured it out from the pictures, she is having a boy! We can't wait to meet our little brother soon. Thank you to all our friends who helped make this possible, and special thanks to the Lord who answered our prayers!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Love from,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Layla & Hagen</span><br />
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