tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47842091153440404782024-02-07T11:15:28.764-08:00Our Lives Together in the Wild West!A little look into our lives in crazy Arizona! The sunshine inspires us, and seeing the world through our baby girl's eyes is amazing! Join us!!I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-37752970283881056342011-07-13T19:25:00.000-07:002011-07-13T19:25:26.687-07:00My Baby, My Life... almost a year in the making!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKT6nUxr2flsKV60k6a5tBB-uT3Xu_hbbW6gg4IH44xWTbfbGQpPW60_ee3rTOB034Oq8hNWdl0OndMguVRV8a-hHluMKmyf_sxAxgy-2iD7yNWpJPYv8yVXlv3f-5nG7Xquy8l0gOSf9/s1600/241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKT6nUxr2flsKV60k6a5tBB-uT3Xu_hbbW6gg4IH44xWTbfbGQpPW60_ee3rTOB034Oq8hNWdl0OndMguVRV8a-hHluMKmyf_sxAxgy-2iD7yNWpJPYv8yVXlv3f-5nG7Xquy8l0gOSf9/s320/241.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thanks to Aunt Becky--- this is the story of my girl's life :o)</span></strong></div><br />
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I love the messy house- that's only messy because I've spent the past hour blowing belly raspberries instead of dusting. I love that I have no clean bowls, but all of her bottles are ready to go. I love that although there is laundry to be folded, we still managed to bundle up and make it out for a walk to enjoy the crisp winter breeze. It makes her gasp as it hits her cheeks and turns her little button nose pink. Then we get to go home and cuddle up to get warm in the recliner, with Shug and Kona begging for our attention and longing for our stories of the outdoors that they so wish they could have enjoyed with us. I love the look on Rae's face when her daddy comes home and gives her a big 'hello'. That toothless, crooked smile is priceless-- perfection!<br />
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So here's to the new year- 2011. Full of new adventures, smiles, tears, and laughter. It will be more fun than our last- guaranteed. Bring it on... the Steppe clan is ready for it!<br />
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So, we got our first family portraits taken last week, and I can only laugh when I think about all of the 'fun' we had in the hour that we were there! Miss Raegan decided that she wanted to be cranky the entire time, so we have screaming pictures, and sleeping pictures... yep, that's about it LOL. Unfortunately they didn't turn out as great as we would have wanted, but now we have something to look back on and laugh at in our future! It's the first year that I'm doing the photo Christmas cards... I'm a bit excited about that :o)<br />
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Other than that, the Steppe clan is doing well! Rae is sleeping better, now that Nick and I are getting use to little to no sleep. Ironic really! Shug and Kona are still trying to figure out what this 'thing' is that moves and makes noises all the time. They really don't mind her at all, and will even sneak in a big cheek kiss every now and then. <br />
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We're starting to use our cloth diapers more and more now that Raegan isn't 'going' every 15mins. If I can keep up on the laundry, it will be great... that will be the toughest part about it though, for sure! I even made my own laundry soap (thanks Abbey!!), which I think is pretty freakin cool!! This mommy stuff is rediculously hard, but soooo much fun! Stay tuned for the Adventures of Rae :o)I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-68575645471040257502010-07-29T04:40:00.000-07:002010-07-29T04:40:48.253-07:00Third Trimester Joys!!I'm not very good at keeping up on here, but since I've recently discovered that someone (Michelle) actually reads this, I figured I should try to keep up a bit better :o).<br />
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We are in our third and final trimester of pregnancy, and I can't believe that very soon, Miss Raegan will be joining the world. I'm finally feeling the affects of the 30lbs I've gained, and am more than ready to have my old body back (or one that atleast resembles it!). We haven't yet set an 'eviction date', as my doctor likes to call it, but we will be discussing this at my next appt. I've chosen to be induced a week early, and since baby girl is measuring small, we may proceed with caution a few weeks early! Many people have their views on inductions, which I respect greatly, however, for myself, the epidural and few less weeks of pregnancy are more than welcomed :o) (Although Raegan's health is my number 1 priority through it all despite any circumstance!)<br />
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Everything is nearly ready to go for the big day, with just a few more pictures to be hung and my hospital bag to be packed. I still need to invest in some granny panties and a wide array of maxi pads, as I hear that these will be my best friends for a few weeks following delivery. We're hoping that I can have a vaginal delivery, but aren't overlooking the fact that I'm quite small and may need to have a c-section after all. Unfortunately for me, I'm unable to plan every aspect of these final stages, and I must admit that it's kinda driving me crazy!!! I didn't realize (or atleast not completely) how much of a control nut I am about situations that I'm going to be placed in. My excitement is, in part, jaded with my new found anxieties of the unknowns that I'll be faced with the delivery. Yes, I know that I can't plan everything, but if I could, I think that I could rest a little easier at night (It's 4am as we speak LOL). It will all be ok, and I'll have the greatest man in the world beside me for the entire ride-- so I shouldn't worry!!<br />
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<em>JOYS</em> of the third trimester-- hahahaha, kind of a sick joke! Let me start out by saying that I have been more than blessed with an amazing pregnancy! I didn't get morning sickness or the crazy constipation and hemorrhoids that many women are <em>blessed</em> with. I've still been able to function and enjoy life, although these past few weeks have started to really wear on me. For me, this has been the most difficult time due to the insomnia, exhaustion with minimal activity, inability to get comfortable, and irritability for the whining person that has no reason to complain :o). I have had many people tell me how 'tiny' I look, but yet I feel like a moose and continue to grow on a daily basis. I realize that this is part of pregnancy, and I respect this fact, however, don't tell someone that has gained 30lbs in 8 months that she is so little. Although I may only be average sized to the rest of the world, I am gargantuan for me. (sorry, mild vent!) As of 31 weeks, my wedding and engagement rings no longer fit, but I still have ankle bones!! However, there was a night when my inner right ankle bone decided to disappear, but after a long lecture, he returned by morning!! The highlights of being 8ish months pregnancy are being able to get chocolate milkshakes daily and eat whatever, whenever and no one says a thing :o) I only have <6 weeks to enjoy this, however, because Mr. Cellulite is NOT my friend, and I will be sending him home very quickly after Raegan's birth!<br />
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We are officially 34 weeks today, so only 5w6d to go (or less). Be sure to check out Raegan's page for picture updates!! <a href="http://www.babygirlsteppe.shutterfly.com/">http://www.babygirlsteppe.shutterfly.com/</a>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-83422396907732143512010-06-16T05:08:00.000-07:002010-06-16T05:08:40.401-07:00What is a Parent?<span style="color: #cccccc;"></span><span style="color: #cccccc;"></span> <span style="color: #cccccc;">As Nick and I start our journey into parenthood, as like with anything, I'm a perfectionist! I want to be the best mom I can be, and support Nick to be the best dad he can be. I've thought about the amazing relationship I have with my mom and how much she's helped me to develop and grow into the woman that I am today. I'm sure that everyone appreciates their parents (atleast to some degree), but my mom is my best friend as well as a parental figure, and I hope that my daughter and I can share that same bond! So as I've thought about this topic, "What is a parent", and questioned others as well, I believe that I'm starting to get a firm grasp on the type of parent that I want to be. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent should not judge their child, but listen and try to understand their views</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent should do everything in their power to keep their child from hurting, and certainly never be the one to inflict the wound</span><span style="color: #cccccc;">!</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent needs to be able to distinguish when to nurture, when to punish, and when to let your child learn from their own mistakes. </span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent needs to know when to hang on, and when to let go</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent needs to love unconditionally, and always be sure to let their child know that they are proud of their accomplishments.</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent should be selfless, always putting their child first!</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent should give anything and everything to see their child happy, even if it meant sacrificing their own happiness in return</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent should know when to step back in awe of the child they've raised and realize what an amazing job they've done to bring up such a strong and independent person</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**A parent is responsible for instilling morals and values, and teaching respect</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">I plan to raise Raegan in a home where she knows an amazing love, but also has respect for Nick and I, and is aware of what is and isn't expected of her. I want to be her friend, and her mother, and not doubt that she will be able to come to me in times of need. I want to hold her when she cries from her first heartbreak. I want to teach her good morals and values, and to stand up for herself despite what others may say or do. I want her to be independent, a leader instead of a follower. I want her to have big dreams and aspirations, and reach them. I want to be able to let her make mistakes and hopefully learn consequences from them. I want her to be respectful, and to be able to trust-- although not too easily. I want to be able to show her the world, and give her experiences in her younger years that will help to mold her as she grows. And lastly, I will do everything in my power to show her every single day that I am proud of her and that I support her in the decisions she will make in life. I know it won't always be easy, and I don't expect it to. I know there may be days when I'm more disappointed than proud, and more heart broken than happy, but I've learned from others that this is all part of being a parent. Too many times I've seen the type of parent I DON'T want to be.... it's nice to focus on the good every now and then!!</span><br />
<span style="color: #cccccc;">**This is solely my opinion. Any additional advice is welcomed. You can keep your criticism for your own rainy day :o)</span>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-13194516759839985912010-04-29T17:17:00.000-07:002010-04-29T17:28:25.516-07:00Baby Girl Steppe!<span style="color: #cccccc;">Let me start out by saying that I feel soooooo blessed with the wonderful pregnancy I've had thus far! I have heard so many horror stories, and can't believe that I made it through my first 20 weeks without much craziness at all!! Sure there was the immediate weight gain (10-15lbs!!!), but I haven't gained a pound since. Then there was the mild, but constant, nausea, but never once did I meet face to face with the porcelain throne! The fatigue, I would say, was the worst of it all, and even that wasn't something a nap a day couldn't fix ;oP So overall, things have been wonderful!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">On April 9th, we had our 2nd trimester screen to look at baby, determine the gender, and make sure all of baby's organs were developing properly. Baby looked great and was moving around everywhere when the tech was trying to get her measurements. We chose to have a 'cake party' that night, so instead of the tech telling us what we were having, we had her write it on a piece of paper for us to give to our cake lady. The cake lady made us a gender neutral cake with the inside being pink, or blue. We had friends over that night, and cut into the cake, and all together we learned what we were having. It was lots of fun!! You can search 'baby steppe' on YouTube.com and watch the video of us cutting the cake! Here are a few pictures of my ever growing belly and of baby Raegan! You can also check out our other website with all of the ultrasound pics and videos at </span><a href="http://www.babygirlsteppe.shutterfly.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.babygirlsteppe.shutterfly.com</span></a><span style="color: #cccccc;"> !!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">In the following weeks we were quite nervous until we seen the doctor and had an ultrasound. After all, that would be proof that everything was as it should be!! On Feb 1st, we had our first ultrasound-- we got to see our little bean and that beautiful little flicker of a heartbeat for the first time!! Heart rate of 179-- everyone says it's gonna be a girl! The next week we went to see a specialist, and got a 2nd ultrasound (I wasn't upset by this at all!) It's amazing how fast the little one was growing already, and we even got to see baby move! It was crazy! We heard and saw the heartbeat again- 171bpm this time. It was simply amazing! The specialist said everything looked great, we were 9 weeks along by this point! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">So here we are today, 15 weeks today! I feel so much better than I did in the first trimester, and we're so excited for our next ultrasound on April 9th to find out what we're having :o) I've been thinking boy, but everyone else thinks girl, so we'll see!! We're having a Gender Cake Party (although Nick thinks it's a bit much) on the evening of our ultrasound. The plan is-- at our ultrasound, the tech will not tell us the gender, but write it on a piece of paper and put it in a sealed envelope. I'll take the envelope to our baker, and she will make either a pink or blue cake (gender dependent of course) and cover the cake completely in icing. We're inviting our friends over that evening, and we will all cut into the cake together, and find out the gender of our little one. It think it will be alot of fun!! We'll record it and post it on YOUTUBE, so you can all watch to see what we're having! </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99BZ5ffHony_liMV5NQPniWOvtVj5q1wMS_Ici_raU65IGm_dfNX7_MTB8oKWPSHsO2IuMQ6Yr2s3UhQmOacRvn-x6icg9paXxGOXHS90jOwamoqBIaHAsf5xzzKtUGGS4Bo9gHJAeIrc/s1600/scan0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99BZ5ffHony_liMV5NQPniWOvtVj5q1wMS_Ici_raU65IGm_dfNX7_MTB8oKWPSHsO2IuMQ6Yr2s3UhQmOacRvn-x6icg9paXxGOXHS90jOwamoqBIaHAsf5xzzKtUGGS4Bo9gHJAeIrc/s320/scan0006.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">If you use your imagination you can see the large head, looking down, you can see the eye and little nose. There are also little arm and leg nubs forming too!! We were 9 weeks here!</span></div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-78202242117926587482009-12-01T11:31:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:31:16.130-08:00Let the Festivities Begin!!<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Sorry I've been slacking lately.... this should catch everything up!!! First off, a bit more home redecorating completes it all for now! Our bathrooms are beautiful, what more could you ask for??</span><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">Now it's time for the greatest holiday of the year.... Christmas!! I finally got to retire the 1980s tree my mom gave us, and invested in our own, 9' prelit tree!! It's BEAUTIFUL!!! Don't believe me? See for yourself!! Shuggie and Kona wanted to help with the ribbon too :o) I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and I hope your holidays are bright :o)</span><br />
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</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-7285677253270987302009-10-06T14:24:00.000-07:002009-10-06T14:24:02.987-07:00Our 1st Anniversary- In Beautiful San Diego!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">Saturday was action packed- we hung out at Seaport Villiage where we had lunch, seen the Navy Ship museum, took a ferry to and from Coronado Island, heard some great music and got to play with rescued exotic birds!! We headed to Gaslamp Quarter that afternoon where we spent time at Wiskey Girl eating dinner and watching college football (yes this was completely for Nick!! LOL) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">Sunday we hit up 3 different beaches in one day-- Mission Beach/Bay, Pacific Beach, and Solano Beach. All beautiful, but Pacific was my favorite!! We finished the night with an amazing sunset-- but I swear with the windchill it was only 40 degrees- then headed into town for dinner. Nick thought this little place called TideWater looked like fun, so we had our anniversary dinner in a small sportsbar, playing the SanDiego Chargers game, that was so loud we could barely hear each other! Boy was it romantic and magical *LOL*! We ended our night back at the Hilton where we shared our anniversary cake with the hotel staff, and toasted our original champagne flutes to another great year! Over all it was an amazing trip-- if it were perfect, it wouldn't have been 'our' trip :o)</span><br />
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</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-44547953620496503252009-10-01T18:03:00.000-07:002009-10-01T18:03:58.473-07:00...and they lived happily ever after...<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Wow, I can't believe that it has really been one year since we walked down the isle! I remember trying to 'will' the rain clouds away-- Rain in Arizona, in October?? Unheard of, unless of course we're getting married that day!! Luckily they held off until the reception, but then it sure did pour!! There was so much to get into place, so many people to try to get together, and a minister that STILL couldn't figure out our last name.... it was a beautiful day! The most amazing day of my life and for sure the most fun!!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">A lot of little girls grow up, imagining that they will one day find their 'prince' and live happily ever after. I was referred to as the 'princess' quite a bit growing up, and it was only fitting that I truly did find my prince!! Nick is the most incredible person I've ever met, and spending my days with him makes me the luckiest girl in the world!! Now, I won't get too sappy on you, but I will say that although my days aren't always wonderful, they end in perfection... in his arms! One year is only the beginning.... I wonder what kind of 'blogs' will be around when we're celebrating our 25th and 50th!!?? Thanks again to those who made it out for our big day-- you made it so special for us!! Nick, thank you for making this past year (and the 4 before that) so incredible!!! It's not only in the fairytales.... because we did..... live happily ever after :o)!!</span><br />
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</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-6796579976983102732009-09-29T21:25:00.001-07:002009-09-29T21:25:41.222-07:00Comments!!<span style="color: #cccccc;">Alright, I think I've finally fixed it to where ANYONE can leave comments :o) So if you've tried and been unsuccessful, feel free to try again!! Thanks for checking us out! We're heading to San Diego this weekend for our 1 year anniversary... can't wait to share all of our fun with you!!</span>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-4004767917763494322009-09-25T13:39:00.000-07:002009-09-25T13:46:42.633-07:00Inspirations...<span style="color: #cccccc;">Ok, before I bought the picture that is now above my tv, I attempted to recreate it myself.... I don't think it turned out too bad-- still wasn't quite finished, but I got bored with it!! I thought I would share my Picasso talents with you... also, the vase is the inspiration for my guest bathroom... pictures soon to follow!!</span><br />
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</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-38453264655570984122009-09-25T13:26:00.000-07:002009-09-25T13:26:33.347-07:00Living Room Renovations :o)<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">So... my "nesting" instincts set in the end of July, and that's where all of the fun began! I decided that I was tired of all of the 'brown' in my living room, so it was time to make a change!! With all of our bad circumstances that we've been through lately, it seems that redecorating keeps my mind off of things, and now I have a living room that I love!! Here are a few before and after pics.... Oh yeah, we got some new furniture too :o)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Our glider-recliner for when baby gets here!!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Our official dining table!! There's a leaf we can put in too :o)</span><br />
</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-21270483676270749342009-09-24T05:22:00.000-07:002009-09-24T05:23:09.834-07:00Some of our 2009 Adventures... In pictures!<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsVlEbMoA7YNZlXPVnMWOH9aVJRNDrwDRGOiOyutIB7Q-RSE7fkp50Bq507CLhh5oAlGNtuJBaptk7dJHyviaEieeaWEQrk_gdjP5UKDZ__SJCXYsxQx2APMs47wIAkDf3K24D0MVD69-/s1600-h/101_10562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsVlEbMoA7YNZlXPVnMWOH9aVJRNDrwDRGOiOyutIB7Q-RSE7fkp50Bq507CLhh5oAlGNtuJBaptk7dJHyviaEieeaWEQrk_gdjP5UKDZ__SJCXYsxQx2APMs47wIAkDf3K24D0MVD69-/s320/101_10562.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjyFTy61WFS34JshWKUcnjINpzbPEGRoe2W7bHTY1YK3PRs6eHmXVA4-Kr76Iged6q_x8zNckhPxUjgWYpnOWT8cn31XwZXSC5WKjHuTKqCDzJDKcvGqWVNnIGH1HKn2dtXtDwaHchnUg/s1600-h/101_10652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" iq="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjyFTy61WFS34JshWKUcnjINpzbPEGRoe2W7bHTY1YK3PRs6eHmXVA4-Kr76Iged6q_x8zNckhPxUjgWYpnOWT8cn31XwZXSC5WKjHuTKqCDzJDKcvGqWVNnIGH1HKn2dtXtDwaHchnUg/s320/101_10652.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">And lastly, but not least... new wood floor and redecorating of the living room! Wait till you see the finished product!!!</span> <br />
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</div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784209115344040478.post-905746743856106822009-09-20T04:29:00.000-07:002009-09-24T05:00:08.692-07:00Welcome Friends!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYW7gwgOdIchqnqPqMMZtgea-d_b_uN-MUPKtm3i-6SqjO84NdAPSKYLiiGj3JotQWAOA_JpG8ivYwOkXcw7Uf15z809qLOLCPuCBbec62FPXIyNZRlWYzLKL2dvuTqVjsw3ARWBsIgjIT/s1600-h/Nick"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385001552921133746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYW7gwgOdIchqnqPqMMZtgea-d_b_uN-MUPKtm3i-6SqjO84NdAPSKYLiiGj3JotQWAOA_JpG8ivYwOkXcw7Uf15z809qLOLCPuCBbec62FPXIyNZRlWYzLKL2dvuTqVjsw3ARWBsIgjIT/s320/Nick's+pix+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#cccccc;">Hello, and welcome to our blog!! This is so friends and family- near and far- can be a part of our busy lives with just the click of a mouse :oP We've had a crazy year already, and it's still not over yet!! Lots of ups and downs, smiles and tears.... and through it all we still find ourselves together enjoying the Arizona beauty! Please visit back frequently as we share our good times and bad, as well as all of the many adventures life takes us on throughout the next few years!!</span> </div>I'm Rach... This is my husband Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15552809068024843346noreply@blogger.com0