Posted by Honor on Thursday, May 16, 2013,
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 We are dirt people. Shoes off, hose on, toes in the mud, under fingernails and yes, smudged on the face. I was brought up under the guidance of a master green thumb (my mama-dearest) and she passed on a deep appreciation and love of cultivating mother nature. While I am still learning my P's and Q's of the landscaping laws, I sure do love the ride (again with my cliches... I just can't help myself). If I can pass on just one of my interests to my baby-kins I hope it's a passion for the outdoo...
 Hey-O! Gotta give props to yourself when you can. My kids are happy,
healthy and clean (most of the time) So for the most part I think I'ma
doing ok. A pat on the back, foot massage, facial, pedicure, voodoo zen relaxation take-5-years-off-my-face treatment is in order. I love being in love with my babies and I know they know that. So a great big hoorah! to my fellow mamas and for everyone with a mama's heart for that matter. You don't have to have literally pushed out a watermelon to be a ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, May 10, 2013,
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Recipes
Green Beans with Seasoned Almonds and Sauteed Ham... a pretty fancy sounding recipe eh?! Gor-met it my middle name don't cha know?! Just kidding. This recipe is a good ol stand by for me. Just perfect for when I'ma looking to impress some house guests... or cook up some home harvested veggies. Holy cow! Did you know super duper fast beans grow? I'm still learning at this whole veggie gardening thing, so bear with me while I sing with glee over the few plants I manage not to slaughter.
This... Continue reading ...
 I know, the picture above is not quite the image you think of when you hear the words, "Vacation in Chicago". But that's how we like it. Just a dab of the city will do ya. Our family is located about an hour & 1/2 to the west of the city in a quaint town surrounded by corn/wheat/soy fields neighbored by more quaint towns followed by more corn//wheat/soy fields and so on and so on. It doesn't take long to get deep into the heartland of America. The trip was a success. A much needed refueling ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, April 29, 2013,
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Welcome to the world of Lucinda Lou... This is her. My daughter. This is typical Lou Lou. She is supposed to be napping, but instead she decided to sneak attack her sleeping baby brother with bombs of baby powder followed by globs of shaving cream and the final 'umphf' on top of the catastrophe cake was a shower of tampon confetti ( don't fret it was a brand new box). A whippersnapper, firecracker and high spirited are all mild compared to what is my daughter. While some ask 'How do you deal?' ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, April 17, 2013,
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 I am all tingling with excitement! My monthly book club meeting was last night and it was such a touching moment in my life. Why, you ask? Not because anything particularly spectacular or crazy happened, it was spectacular just because of the point where we all are at in life. So much is going on in our little circle of friends. A baby just arrived, two marriages just happened, one engagement, one pregnancy announcement, crazy world travel... whew I'm exhausted just thinking about it. I am so...
This is for all my earth mamas out there. My one piece of advice (for the century) is 'Get your booty to the nearest garden tour PRONTO!' Good gawd! Talk about inspiring! (And a wee bit depressing... like we have the time and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to create gardens like this on our own... not everyone can afford a mini landscaping army to craft such beauty!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!... Continue reading ...
Have you joined instagram yet? Are you hooked just like I am? Good gawd stick a fork in me cuz I am done for! I very quickly become an insta junkie. I only recently upgraded to a smart phone capable of the insta app, so I am still getting the hang of things. But if you are interested in seeing my diy'n 'live' then hop on over and follow me @HonorKristie or click here
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 Little man's stats board. A canvas sprayed with chalkboard paint and then decorated with chalkboard markers. While it was supposed to be temporary, I'm thinkin this baby is going on permanent display. Please excuse my absence for the past couple of days... but I have been a lil busy bee prepping for and then celebrating my son's first birthday! I'm like Whooot Whoot on the outside and like boo who on the inside! I can/can't believe my chunk-a-monk is one year old. Some moments seemed to pass...
Posted by Honor on Friday, March 29, 2013,
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 Garden hose + dirt = awesome baby sitter while I dig holes and spread gravel near by. Thank god for mud    Really... thank you. and thank you for stopping by! 
Posted by Honor on Thursday, March 21, 2013,
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Life At Home
Today my husband and I celebrate our third anniversary. Yeah for us! A lot has happened in those three years, so much to be very very thankful for. Two babies, a place we call our own, healthy and loving families, wonderful career opportunities... the weather, jk. But in reality we lived a very blessed life and I understand that and try to never take it for granite. Life can seem so fleeting, that it really is our duty to savor the sweetest moments and quickly forget the sour notes. Sounds li...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, March 20, 2013,
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 Inspirational Places: Japanese Friendship Garden. Round two of my Inspirational Places series. First up was Balboa Park. You can see the images of this epic place here. A definite must see if you are ever in the SD area. Now on to round two: Japanese Friendship Gardens. Technically this inspirational place is with in Balboa Park, but it stands on it's own with the amount of beauty and well, inspiration it contains.   The redbud trees were off the hook! Just breath taking. There is a whole valley ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 19, 2013,
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      All of me, why not take all of me
cant you see that im no good without you
You took the part, that once was my heart so
why not take all of me Via: Mr. Willie Nelson/All of MeGot the whole family up before the sun for a drive on the back roads then finished up by watching the sun rise over our back forty. Glorious days these are. Make sure you enjoy them, k? k Thanks for stopping by.
Posted by Honor on Monday, March 18, 2013,
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My kitchen garden is coming together quite nicely. Ye-Haw! Lots of sweat and back breaking went into the little sucker and I can't wait to sow the seeds and seedlings I have percolating in the laundry room. I have three large terra cotta planters (already planted with heirloom tomatoes, basil, peas and cucumbers) and two 4' x 8' raised beds. If you didn't catch the before & my inspiration click here. Now I'm just waiting on the local mushroom farm to give me a jingle on the jangle to pick up... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, March 14, 2013,
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 disneyland.... Disneyland.... DISNEYLAND!!!! It was sunny and beautiful and magical and wonderful and madness and amazing people watching and lesson learning and delicious and intense and hilarious and, well, everything! Every type of emotion and experience jamb packed into one day, one place one moment in time. Talk about sensory overload. We are still super tired, feels like I just ran a marathon... not that I have ever run a marathon... but I imagine my feet would feel just. like. this. I am...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 12, 2013,
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Life At Home
  Here it is, in all it's barren dirtness, rockness & gravelness: My kitchen garden. Well it will be anyway! And I'm even a little embarrassed to say that this pic is of it cleaned up! I'm talking man eat'n tumbleweeds were taking over. I have many a grand plan for my patch of dirt. Two raised planters, light colored gravel, a smattering of stepping stones, trellises ... perhaps even a wall fountain? Many nights lately have been spent pinteresting, flickring and googling all shapes, sizes and t...
Posted by Honor on Monday, March 11, 2013,
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 Little man joined in on the wildflower situation here. He is eleven months! Holy Bajeezez time is a flyin. And on the subject of time... it is my ONE YEAR anniversary of craft blogging! Over 500,000 people have come by this little craft site and with every day/week/month that passes my passion and sources of inspirations seem to multply. I can't wait to see where this adventure takes me next. Thank you so very much for your support & kind words of support!
The little ones and I went to a fantastic place this week looking to have an adventure. It was a magical wonderland full of lollipops and gargoyles. Well, no lollipops but there were definitely gargoyles! We ventured to Balboa Park, hugely important point of historical interest here in San Diego. Here is what wikipedia has to say about it.. Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation green belts, gardens and wal... Continue reading ...
 Weekends like what just happened, remind me why our family is so blessed to live in southern California... and why we will never ever never ever never never NEVER move away. Unless we have to. Begrudgingly, I would welcome new adventures and new locations but not with out a great big harumph!!!! first. Our weather was splendid, the wildflowers are blooming (spring comes extra extra early here) and the big man had the weekend off. Triple threat. We BBQ'd with close friends. We planted our zinni...
 During our weekly pilgrimage to the library, I decided to take a little detour into the non fiction department. I was greatly surprised to see what an awesome (and totally current!) architecture and home decor section they had! I immediatly spotted this tome of international style. I've seen it on the shelves of all the poshest places... anthro, free people, urban, B&N. Except that $40 price tag always held me back. So I scooped that sucker up along with two armloads of other architecture bo...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, February 26, 2013,
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 I make things for a living and a big part of my 'making' life is.... well.... making memories. This past week the mister was struck by an idea (a genius idea at that!), that our little miss Lou with the attitude has never played in snow. I know what you are thinking... 'poor you in beautiful southern California and your year round tubular weather'. ( and Dude, let me tell ya, it is tubular) 'Boo-freakin-hoo' Well, yeah! Boo-hoo for us! Snow is awesome. Awesome awesome awesome. And we are just s...
 Boy am I feeling the love this week. Not only was my DIY anthro mugs featured on Knock Off Decor, but now my great room/kitchen tour is on Life Made Lovely! If you get a chance please take a moment to check it out. I had a lot of fun writing this post and I hope you enjoy (and perhaps gather a little inspiration?) Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, February 20, 2013,
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 Goof off time for me is pretty rare these days. Sometimes I lose myself in memories of way way back when I had no babies, no hubby, no major responsibilities. When I could lounge around a read 5 magazines front to back without interruption. When I could sketch, paint and write for hours on end. Just get lost in my thoughts. Ahhh those days! They were fun. But I couldn't help feeling lost then. Like I was waiting for something. Well, I'm not waiting anymore! I'm struggling to keep up! Funny ho...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, February 19, 2013,
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    Oh California I'm coming home
Oh make me feel good rock 'n' roll band
I'm your biggest fan
California I'm coming home Lyrics courtesy of Joni Mitchell from the song California. I love living here in the wild wild west. In the land of the untamed and free. It fills your lungs up so full of fresh air that at any moment they might just burst. Nothing clears the head and the heart more than a hike into the great wilderness. These photos were taken on a crisp morning when the sky was so blue and the...
Posted by Honor on Monday, February 4, 2013,
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Here are a few snapshots of the going-ons in our life right now. Hectic yet slow at the same time. Like running in place. Know what I mean?  Our little country road got repaved. Very interesting and educational to watch. Before this I had no idea how our roads were put together. It smelled awful, was super noisy, but mostly I was glad to see where all our HOA money was going.(Super OUCH! on the pocket book for the next few months)  Now that is fresh! It was smokin!  Told ya we made an event of it. ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, January 29, 2013,
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Dairy of parenting a strong willed child: Part one.
Buying a mattress.
To say that my first born, Lou, is a strong willed child is like calling the grand canyon just a valley. True in essence, but greatly inadequate in description.
This little one has tested me more than anyone or anything else. A constant button pusher. A true inquisitor. Master of patience draining.
Good thing they are so darn cute at this age, right? Or who knows what could happen when a tired mama is pushed past h... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, January 24, 2013,
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Posted by Honor on Thursday, January 10, 2013,
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Life At Home
Sometimes you just gotta. Disappear for a minute or two. Immerse yourself into the natural world. Become one with nature. Yes, a silly cliche, but at the same time so freeing and centering. We had a scary experience the other night. While on the way back from my monthly book club with my lady friends I ran out of gas on the freeway. With both kids in tow. Out of gas. Car shuttering to a stop. I just barely made it over to the center divider out of traffic. The gas gauge went out in my car a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, December 26, 2012,
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year This coming year is shaping up to be an epic one for this little family and DIY/Craft blog. Lots of fun collaborations are lined up! Thank you so much for stopping by! We really appreciate all your support and love of crafts. Here are a few snapshots from our quiet Christmas.    My brother, the dog whisperer     Our annual sparkle Christmas sweater family photo (will post the previous ones soon). All the sweaters (and party dress and onesie) ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, November 23, 2012,
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Some days I just want to package up and put in my pocket for a rainy (or super stressful!) day. This camping trip is rounding out the top five most special days in my life. Two babies, marriage, buying a house and collage graduation are the others. Our mini camping trip was the first go with our retro camping trailer. Just perfect. Tight quarters indeed, but sometimes you want to be in arms reach your family at all times. Here are just a few snaps from our trip. Thought I would share. Hope yo... Continue reading ...
  This wall has been the bane of my existence. I get heartburn just looking at it. Bahhhhh, it frustrates me to no end! Ok a little exaggerated , but you get my point. I have had such trouble figuring out what to do with this wall. In the short year and a half we have been here it has had quite a few 'lives'. First it was a dining area. Then a reading nook. Then back to a dining area with faux built in benches. Then to a holding area for a table I didn't know what to do with. Then finally to th...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, October 25, 2012,
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Love'n Etsy
As much as guns frighten me, I really do appreciate having a husband that knows how to handle them (He knows what the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks he is doing!). I feel safer knowing that we are protected, not only by his cool as a cucumber head but his steady hand as well. I love that he has a hobby that he enjoys so very much. It is clear as day, the joy just beams from his smile when he nails 25, then 50, and then 75 clays in a row! But more importantly our e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, October 23, 2012,
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Posted by Honor on Monday, October 22, 2012,
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Life At Home
Rain rain come again any day you please :) We love rain here in this household. My plants were very thirsty and we were in dire need of a dress up day. That was our weekend in a nutshell. Story time, dress up and lots of smiles. Hope you had a pleasant week end. I am working on a super cute project for the kiddos. Pics and a DIY coming next! Thanks for stopping by.
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, October 17, 2012,
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      What a feeding frenzy! Between her and the ducks our bits of bread didn't last more than 5 minutes. I must say that they were the most aggressive ducks/geese/water fowl I have ever ventured to feed. We are talking swarms here! Even pecked our toes! So I am thinking that maybe Lou with the attitude ate the bread out of self defense. So besides our sore pecked toes and dodging the mass amounts of duck poop, it was a pretty nice little morning for us. Thanks for stopping by! I even caught the culp...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, October 16, 2012,
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   Why so serious?! These two. I just can't get enough. Such a special bond between a father and his son. I really couldn't ask for a better father to my children. I was raised in a very lovey-dovey-mushy-gushy-never-ending-hugs-and-smooches type of home and strive to create that type of environment for these two little nuggets. And the hubs obliges. He heaps on the cuddles and smooches just as much as I do. I really think that is important. To have a loving father figure.... none of that 'we do...
 My little muscle man was pooped out before the party even started! Well, the party went off with out a hitch. It was a blast! The kiddos bounced to their little hearts content, decorated dozens of mini pumpkins and ate their weight in candy. I made waaaaay to much food, but hey, leftovers are the best right? And I may have gone overboard with the decorations. Just a little. A smidgen. My only regret is that I wish I took more pics. You all know how it gets before a party. The running around wit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, October 10, 2012,
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My little main man is 6 months old today. Boy oh boy does it go fast! I really couldn't ask for a more happy, more peaceful, more loving little squishy-mushy-tub-of-love. Yes I am biased. Yes, this is nothing new. Every mama has thought this, said this, lived this.... but oh well. This is my little space of the inter-webs to declare my unending love for my little baby boy. He will always be my little baby boy. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. Nuff said. Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Honor on Friday, October 5, 2012,
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Posted by Honor on Wednesday, October 3, 2012,
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Life At Home
So we are adjusting to the hub's new schedule quite nicely. Took us a bit to figure it out. But now we got it down pat. Yes the stretches of when he is working nights really suck. Suck suck suck. And the days are long. Long long long. But when he gets those 7 days off in a row... we PARTY! By party, I mean we go to Seaworld. Rock on Shamu.    Of course he HAD to wear his Hawaiian shirt to Seaworld and look like a total tourist. But hey, he got about 8 compliments??? on it... 'Hey man... like y...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, September 27, 2012,
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Posted by Honor Hansen on Thursday, September 20, 2012,
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Waaaaaaaaahhhhh... he is growing up way so fast. These first five have gone by like zip-zoom-sayonara-adios-see-you-later. A total blur. Sonic speed. As I post these I am brushing away a big single tear. Only one tear because while it does make my heart ache that he is growing up. I am also excited to see what kind of little boy, then big boy then MAN he will become. I just hope he always always always always stays a mama's boy... In a good way though. Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, September 20, 2012,
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So here are a few snapshots around the house pre-Halloween. Starting to break out my fall decorations. First pic is of some super cute (and easy to DIY) plush pumpkins. You can find some tuts here, here or here.  Handsome bugger isn't he? I picked him up here.  Is it to early to break out the wheat & pumpkins? When really, is it ok to start decorating for fall? Here in southern California it is hard to tell when fall actually starts.   I'll make sure to do a side by side when this mantel is all done...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, September 18, 2012,
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So exciting to be able to capture her 'firsts'. This was her first butterfly! I was futzing around inside when the hubs ran in and said grab the camera. There they were, engaged in a dance of sort. The butterfly letting Lou with the attitude dangerously close before it flitter and fluttered away. Like a feather on the breeze. But this was a friendly (or hurt) butterfly and fluttered away only so far. Perfect for chasing. Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, September 12, 2012,
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Invitations are being sent. Decorations are being put together. Recipes are being researched. I am in complete and total party prep mode. Yes I have a month till the party but I think that half the fun is the prep. Am I alone in this thought and feeling? Probably not. But it seems that I like imposing a little stress on myself. Life has been running a little to smoothly... to peaceful... to serene. Nothing like a party to put you in total manic-panic mode. Why do we do this? Impose deadlines... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, August 22, 2012,
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin Here is Lou with the attitude's newest gift from her father. Yes it is a tractor... of course it is a John Deere.
It is much to much to big for her, I don't think her feet even reach the pedals. But that doesn't mean good habits can't begin. So while her father gave his big rig a wash she took it upon herself to give her green goodie a good ol scrub down. All by her little self. I asked if she wanted help... but that just got a big 'No!' and my jeans being... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, August 20, 2012,
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We all have adventures... some bigger than others. It is so easy to forget how it was when we were little, where EVERYTHING was an adventure. Going to the store, birthday parties, school, tree swings, parades and of course bath time.... all little adventures that shape our personalities as well as our past.
As a mom I try to remember not to sweat the little things. Clothes will get dirty, milk will get spilled, vases will get broken and we will be late. But more importantly I try and focus ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, August 13, 2012,
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This post has been sponsored by Craigslist (not really), but it is definitely a testament to the awesomeness of CL.
While mama bear was at a neighbors baby shower this weekend the hubs was on Lou with the attitude entertainment duty. I thought there would be some playtime in the kiddy pool or perhaps some sandbox castle building...
umm no. Not with my husband. He don't work that way.
I should have known. His eyes are permanently glued to CL always on the look out for a screaming deal for cars/t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, July 19, 2012,
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Welcome Home... the hubs finished the floors, I got my kitchen back and now it's play time :)  our entry  view from the front door and an industrial cart I picked up from The Vintage Marketplace in Rainbow CA  My 'distressed' kitchen table. It was a beautiful natural wood tone, but that was long gone once it flopped out of the hubs' pickup truck when a motorcycle cut him off. Note to self... always strap craigslist items down unless you want the whole 'road rash' look. Anyway, I decided to make my ...
This weekend we attended a distant relation family reunion on the hubs
side. Something like his mothers brothers uncles aunts grandmothers
brothers ect ect ect 90th birthday. We were welcomed with open arms.
While the hubs is somewhat over large family get-togethers, I on the other hand love em. Can't get enough of family (even if it really isn't mine?).
 Making sure everyone is included. Speaking to her gammy on the phone
This family is a little different than mine. They have sing-a-longs. ... Continue reading ...
This weekend was fab-u-lous. It really reminded me to enjoy the little things, to take a breather and look at the things around you. Our worlds have grown so big so quickly that small summertime experiences so often get over looked. It also made it blatantly obvious that my level of patience has... exponentially increased :). Which is a good thing. Which is also a must with two small children. I honestly admit that before the kiddos came I was ummm... a little high strung, just a touch.... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, July 5, 2012,
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We had an early start to the fourth. The hubs had his eye on a truck that was for sale... about two hours away. So we packed up the kids bright and early and went for a little road trip. Wish I had brought the camera to capture some pics, but with my eyes all sleepy-sleepy I'm surprised I made it into the car. Anyway, that truck was a no go but we got to have a nice convo sesh with the kiddos sound asleep in the back.
Here are some snapshots of us around the house before we headed to see som...
A sneak peek into our life. Life is good :)  Her Toms must be on bright and early. She loves them I think as much as she loves me ;)  The flooring is coming together nicely. Can't wait for it to be complete. Life with the kiddos and half of the kitchen out of commish is not ideal.  Oatmeal, juice and lots of smoochies. This is how we start out day.  Playing footsie with my little main man. Besides eating this is his favorite activity (mine too). Tough life  Working the vintage tin ceiling. Yes there wi...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
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 Oh baby announcements! Here is my first rendition. I am just having so much fun fiddling with the text and graphics. There are so many great announcements out there that I could choose from, but I really want his personality to show through... yes my two week old has a personality! Such a mellow guy... a lot like his papa. Boy am I blessed! I was so worried that my second baby would be a hellion ( as many other mamas warned me). But no... he is just a peach. Now if he could lend some of his m...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Tuesday, April 17, 2012,
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Our baby boy Lucas Robert was born on April 10th... A super healty 7.5lbs & 20.75" long! I am enjoying this little nugget and getting as much cuddles as I can handle. Lucinda Lou is adjusting well to becoimg a big sister. Her new fav activity is to 'help' change and feed him. Sooooo while I am a bit distracted/busy/sleep deprived these days, my DIY's are not over and done with. Right now I am working on an anthro inspired tote and will have that DIY posted soon. Thank you for your patience! Ho... Continue reading ...
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