tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61837194495454481202024-03-18T21:48:46.981-07:00BrOwN EyEd fOxlife - family - passions - love of things whimsical & fancy freecarissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.comBlogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-40244133455995100822009-03-16T16:35:00.001-07:002009-03-16T16:35:07.507-07:00come say hi...<p align="center"><font size="3">over at my new </font><a href="http://browneyedfox.squarespace.com/"><font color="#ff8000" size="3">spot</font></a><font size="3">! <br /></font> <br /><font size="3">oh yes... i have a new blog home... <br />and i am as happy as a clam... on the best beach... on a warm sunny day!  <br /> <br /> </font></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-20063001003283375622009-03-12T09:05:00.001-07:002009-03-12T09:05:41.197-07:00guest room is ready<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sbky0YuD4HI/AAAAAAAANck/zDlKPo7aRQM/s1600-h/IMG_7259-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7259-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sbky1NmjKqI/AAAAAAAANco/bIv9od23wD0/IMG_7259-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="467" /></a> <p align="center">my mama is on a plane right now... heading straight for our home! <br />happiness! <br />i'm telling ya... no matter how old we get... we are STILL their babies! <br /> <br />being around family... spending time... even if it's just sitting & chatting...  <br />is hands down... the best thing in life... the bEsT! <br /> <br />i am looking forward to lots of chatting... lots of good stuff!  :) <br /> <br />and speaking of happiness... <br />i have fun changes coming to my blog soon... ! <br />i wish you could see the smile on my face... it's BiG! <br /> <br />cheers to a hAppY tHuRsdAy... <br />may it be jam packed full of happy things! </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-85722163281002546322009-03-10T07:28:00.001-07:002009-03-10T07:28:23.980-07:00oh the options<p align="center"><img alt="IMG_7000-9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ49nW_PAI/AAAAAAAANMM/8zkzq9Q2wW8/IMG_7000-9_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /> <img alt="IMG_7000-3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ4-GqCePI/AAAAAAAANMQ/i0LBjTOJ8x4/IMG_7000-3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /><img alt="IMG_7000-8" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ4-qHD4dI/AAAAAAAANMU/bhGPTRI-g7Y/IMG_7000-8_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ4_I4xMfI/AAAAAAAANMY/XbTbG_4Qx2k/s1600-h/IMG_7000-6%5B11%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7000-6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ4_vTGlBI/AAAAAAAANMc/c71MEnAD78M/IMG_7000-6_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ4_xn39kI/AAAAAAAANMg/ShpgSiq8d8E/s1600-h/IMG_7000%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7000" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ5AV_NduI/AAAAAAAANMk/gi1Q5Mlpm0E/IMG_7000_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ5A7Vw2OI/AAAAAAAANMo/MTxQl_ktdVI/s1600-h/IMG_7000-4%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7000-4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbZ5BhnltjI/AAAAAAAANMs/TXW0DjUB_sA/IMG_7000-4_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a></a> <br /> <br />having fun with light & shadows!  <br />isn't it nuts all the adjustments you can make in photography these days! <br />there are SO many fun "looks"... "feels"... you can give to a pic by just tweaking a tidge! <br />and then it's always interesting to see how OTHERS see the same pic! <br />i find that when i focus on just ONE at ONCE... each one is fun... just in it's own unique way! <br />curious... do you favor for one over the other... just the feel of it... <br />btw... there is one that has been left "un-tweaked" too... any guesses which one?  <br /> <br />here's to a terrific Tuesday...  <br />and embracing all of it's unique opportunities! </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-79048300190255102992009-03-09T07:45:00.001-07:002009-03-09T07:45:53.481-07:00copy cat<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbUrm_czZdI/AAAAAAAANFk/CyXFj_KCPLg/s1600-h/IMG_7507-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7507-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbUrn0Ci4DI/AAAAAAAANFo/cTm5GWjOHYo/IMG_7507-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="768" /></a> <br /> <br />you reach... she'll REACH! <br />you run ... she'll RUN! <br />you dance... she'll DANCE! <br />you stretch... she'll STRETCH! <br />you stand tall... she'll STAND TALL! <br />you go for it... SO WILL SHE! <br /> <br />she may be your SHADOW but... she lives within you... <br />and is always there to show how FUN you ARE... how MIGHTY... how BIG... how STRONG!   <br /> <br />as she follows you... you'll see... <br />she'll show you just how wonderful you ARE! <br /> <br /> <br />we are SO enjoying the GORGEOUS weather! <br />believe it or not... on Saturday we woke up to SNOW... then bright bold sunshine on Sunday! <br /> <br />all i know... i want to grab Spring by the horns & RIDE! <br />with flip flops ON... <br />oh WAIT... i need a pedi BAD! <br /> <br />is Spring peeking out where you are too?  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-21724620150014404592009-03-07T12:11:00.001-07:002009-03-07T12:21:06.031-07:00eleven...<p align="center">years of pure bliss! <br />ha ha ha ha... <br />okay... SERIOUSLY... can we be honest here! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGuhFpeKI/AAAAAAAAM9Q/q9LyXbWsCaI/s1600-h/IMG_7362-1%5B9%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7362-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGvqxDdpI/AAAAAAAAM9U/nWtJ2Nk6FHY/IMG_7362-1_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="456" /></a>  <br />marriage is one of hardest thing we have ever done! <br />i guess that is to be expected when you are COMPLETE opposites from one another! <br />if you were to write out on a piece of paper our traits... <br />it would look "mathematically"...  not EVEN possible... no way... no how! <br />those of you that know us... can attest to that! :) <br /> <br />a choice... commitment... to stick together through thick & thin! <br />we have had a lot of thin... very thin... thin ICE! <br />and there have been times as though i thought we would fall right through that ice! <br /> <br />i think when you bring two people together... AND their histories... <br />a new foundation sometimes has to be built. <br />at least for us... this has shown to be true... <br />because somewhere along the way our personal foundations formed a few cracks.  <br /> <br />the really GREAT thing... as we rebuild our foundations... <br />we are not only becoming stronger within ourselves but... stronger as a TEAM! <br /> <br />we know our team needs more coaching... but we are both IN IT... to WIN it! <br /> <br />i am SO thankful that i have a man that lOVES me... <br />and is WILLING to do what ever it takes to make our lives beautiful TOGETHER!    <br />he is a hard-working... smart as ALL get out...  <br />always striving for the next level... well respected... funny... awesome MAN and FATHER!   <br /> <br />so to him i say... <br />hAppY AnniVeRsAry! <br />i love you <br />& <br />look forward to what the NEXT eleven years bring!  <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGwd3wNUI/AAAAAAAAM9Y/7VntOctXhZU/s1600-h/IMG_7362-1%5B4%5D.jpg"> </a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGw4aS4BI/AAAAAAAAM9c/EBLVbibGP6Q/s1600-h/IMG_7405%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7405" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGxaF6JeI/AAAAAAAAM9g/e6g5hLI9mGk/IMG_7405_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a></a> <br />he always gives me tulips on this day... <br />they are what i carried on our wedding day... my FAVORITE flower for sure! <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGx-AwHKI/AAAAAAAAM9k/11q9vEW3n_k/s1600-h/IMG_7450%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7450" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGy98f2xI/AAAAAAAAM9o/eQR_j2MO10M/IMG_7450_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> <br /> <br />the girlies dressed "us" special for the day... don't we look lovely! :) <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLGzmf-9JI/AAAAAAAAM9s/MKvy5qbimzs/s1600-h/3-7-09%20anniversary%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="3-7-09 anniversary" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLG0tpg7KI/AAAAAAAAM9w/oWo-KHPPaNw/3-7-09%20anniversary_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="675" /></a> <br />they even made us cards!    <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLJHCESpRI/AAAAAAAAM98/9qFmYRzV-Uo/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbLJIFBYYnI/AAAAAAAAM-A/WzgQjHaa5ho/image_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="768" /></a>   <br /> <br />so tonight... we'll be toasting with a REALLY nice bottle of red wine...  <br />and reminiscing about the last eleven years... like when he had hair & i had a waist! </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-57893612046274714462009-03-06T09:51:00.001-07:002009-03-06T09:51:02.504-07:00come on in...<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUZV_V9cI/AAAAAAAAMyA/1QH8r7Cw5gw/s1600-h/IMG_7176-2%5B6%5D.jpg"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUaN0Hd8I/AAAAAAAAMyE/gVuvBjWF1FU/s1600-h/IMG_7096-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7096-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUahSvYPI/AAAAAAAAMyI/PR1HTRCN7Dw/IMG_7096-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a></a>  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUbBeL9AI/AAAAAAAAMyM/iiLrXFhjSiY/s1600-h/IMG_7147-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7147-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUcCErdpI/AAAAAAAAMyQ/4Ki_ok-5Q8I/IMG_7147-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a>  <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_7176-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SbFUdJHFK1I/AAAAAAAAMyU/yGu-Rs05d9M/IMG_7176-2_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> <br /> <br />we're expecting much lower temps... even snow... oh yes... <br />so while the sun is showing her face & spreading her warmth... <br />we're saying "come on in"...  <br /> <br />SHINE <br /> <br />show us all your goodness! <br /> <br />wishing you a hAppY FrIdAy... <br />and hoping there is LOTS of goodness in your day too!</p> <p align="center"></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-29599419745058149212009-03-05T08:37:00.001-07:002009-03-05T08:37:24.524-07:00it's a doozy<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sa_xr17uRVI/AAAAAAAAMtA/IHC6XpWOhB8/s1600-h/IMG_7076-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_7076-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sa_xslFmq4I/AAAAAAAAMtE/29QLiBXeE5s/IMG_7076-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> </p> <p align="center">holding on... hanging in there... DECIDING to make the most of the the day! <br /> <br />like Gretel... our dog... she just goes with the flow & stays a happy camper always! <br /> <br />looking for... counting on a <a href="http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doozy"><font color="#88bff7">doozy</font></a> of a day!  <br />and of course wishing you the same! </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-90389417971583994152009-03-03T19:37:00.001-07:002009-03-03T19:37:18.553-07:00"shucks"<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sa3pWfzWKlI/AAAAAAAAMko/HlIYlMCOKSo/s1600-h/IMG_6996-2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6996-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Sa3pXLFaW3I/AAAAAAAAMks/dbs6PkD5lSg/IMG_6996-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> <p align="center">so... my dilemma was to either DO IT or act like i didn't SEE it! <br />when i clicked over to see what the <a href="http://shuttersisters.com/home"><font color="#ff80c0">ever creative gals</font></a> were up to... <br />"shucks"... <br />a "tag you're it"... with a CATCH! <br />no primping... just sit down RIGHT NOW & take your picture! <br /> <br />SO... <br />even though i wanted to tweak the heck out of his picture... <br />add blush... take away the blemishes... the wrinkles... <br />change out of my gross workout clothes from THIS MORNING... do SOMETHING... <br />i reminded myself that i am <a href="http://www.ordinarycourage.com/my-blog/2009/3/2/happy-wholehearted-day.html"><font color="#ff80c0">embracing my authenticity</font></a>... <br />and well... this is ME!  <br /> <br />and GUESS WHAT... <br />now it's your turn! <br /></p> <p align="center">1. sit down. <br />2. take a picture of yourself right now. don't primp, just snap one! <br />3. upload it. <br />4. tag 3 people to do the same.  <br />"cheese" <br /> <br />come on... don't act like you didn't see it... just DO IT! <br />embrace the FUN & YOU! </p> <p align="center"></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-83866516044625492722009-03-02T10:00:00.001-07:002009-03-02T10:00:04.357-07:00the hue in you<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SawQkH5DF1I/AAAAAAAAMaA/nRVuwUGq0mQ/s1600-h/IMG_6783%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6783" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SawQkztgyfI/AAAAAAAAMaE/226Ykh080Fw/IMG_6783_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> <p align="center"><font color="#cb5b0a">“ Today you are YOU, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is YOUER than YOU. ” <br /></font>the colorful & simply wonderful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Seuss"><font color="#cb5b0a">DR. SEUSS</font></a>... who would be 105 today! <br /> <br /> <br />awe... to embrace all the silly... sometimes nutty... certainly unique characteristics... <br />that make us all our own unique shade of color! <br />ALL the BEAUTIFUL color in the world... we all have such a SPECIAL part in making up the rainbow!  <br /> <br /> <br />i'd like to think if i could be a shade of color i'd want to be RED... <br />bold... bright... clear... sometimes a little too loud... but good in small doses! :) <br />what shade of color would you want to be? <br /></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-35181291919099019282009-02-27T07:15:00.001-07:002009-02-27T07:15:29.515-07:00soft... creamy... butter<p align="center">it was like... butter! <br />don't you like butter on your toast! <br /> <br />the day was truly beautiful yesterday! <br /> <br />we were able to throw OFF our jackets... little bit even threw ON her flip flops... <br />and we headed outside to kick up our heals & play! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1cjJlAHI/AAAAAAAAMH8/DVG9cvZUzwE/s1600-h/IMG_669716.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6697-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1dpLn1LI/AAAAAAAAMIE/-8-xbloCTLE/IMG_66971_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1d5xbcEI/AAAAAAAAMII/qLjITQVg2eo/s1600-h/IMG_671314.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6713-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1e1iTAcI/AAAAAAAAMIM/oxySQ5Kq_uo/IMG_67131_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1fuFmpPI/AAAAAAAAMIQ/WtlubejS1zw/s1600-h/IMG_671514.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6715-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saf1gJAOvjI/AAAAAAAAMIU/T677_FYNB2M/IMG_67151_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> <br /> <br />flip flops... is it THAT time already... somebody get me to SPA... my feet scream winter! <br /> <br />oh happy day... it is here... FRIDAY... ready & raring to bring us some FUN! <br /> <br />i'll be sharpening my blackjack skills... doing addition with my fingers... <br />oh yes i still do that... we're going to Casino night!   ding ding ding  <br />what kind of weekend plans to you have?  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-52446394343562090542009-02-26T08:28:00.001-07:002009-02-26T08:28:55.145-07:00offshoot<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saa1MZRZmZI/AAAAAAAAMC8/bMLYGxkFXX0/s1600-h/IMG_656824.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6568-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/Saa1NpiXQ_I/AAAAAAAAMDA/LRNQFgr8bwo/IMG_65682_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> <p align="center">i have been digging deep lately... pondering... wondering... praying! <br />i know that this time of year moves in with an instant NEED to purge... <br />start ANEW... look at things with a FRESH eye! <br />well... i have been looking at things with a fresh HEART too. <br /> <br />i want to make room for my dreams to GROW! <br />widen the fork in the road to a MERGE! <br /> <br />sometimes it is scary to take the leap! <br />to cut the dry away & allow the NEW to sprout! <br /> <br />how to KNOW whether the new sprouts will be as sweet... as savory... as gratifying! <br /> <br />that's just the thing i suppose... if your feet never leave the ground... you never take the leap! <br />you just have to jump! <br /> <br />is there anything you too would like to pull up... to make room for new? <br />do you have a pocket full of seeds that just needs to be tossed?  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-27943675317390727562009-02-25T11:40:00.001-07:002009-02-25T11:55:26.183-07:00wearing my juggler hat<p align="center">trying to get this & that where this & that BELONGS...  <br />   <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQnCqgHiI/AAAAAAAAL_0/ueUajCQvT_4/s1600-h/IMG_6517-1%5B9%5D.jpg"> <img alt="IMG_6517-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQnoEtDII/AAAAAAAAL_4/MJ2Tq6rwjMo/IMG_6517-1_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" />   <br /> <br /><img alt="2-25-10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQosKHFVI/AAAAAAAAL_8/3quOmTOdtIg/2-25-10_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="675" /> <br /><img alt="IMG_6373-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQpB79ZaI/AAAAAAAAMAA/3RHmmvJec_s/IMG_6373-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> <br /> <br /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQp5nKI1I/AAAAAAAAMAE/7g707HlURmg/s1600-h/IMG_6488-2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6488-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQrZ241wI/AAAAAAAAMAI/_HoBV0H7Sag/IMG_6488-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> <br />   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQrq7WgzI/AAAAAAAAMAM/4yetzODgYdY/s1600-h/IMG_6377-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6377-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaWQscbWnjI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/EKR_5O2o3BY/IMG_6377-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a></a>  <br />  <br />lots to ACCOMPLISH... <br /> just juggling ALL the balls that are currently up in the air!  <br /> <br />from paperwork... to laundry... to being mommy... there is mess ALL around me! <br /> <br />hAppY wednesday...  <br />here's to conquering LOTS of this & that!  </p> <p align="center"></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-21772429615779925102009-02-24T07:24:00.001-07:002009-02-24T07:24:56.040-07:00drips...<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDKLQvOdI/AAAAAAAAL6M/ZYiqsfa636k/s1600-h/IMG_636814.jpg"></a> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDKsM3y1I/AAAAAAAAL6Q/ytmHEktiyaE/s1600-h/IMG_636424.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6364-2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDLKiErcI/AAAAAAAAL6U/trhVIlpRlLk/IMG_63642_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDLkYFlVI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/S3k4ZzC5zpg/s1600-h/IMG_636314.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6363-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDNDbDHkI/AAAAAAAAL6c/ga1dTq8ink0/IMG_63631_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a><img alt="IMG_6368-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaQDN0SFeVI/AAAAAAAAL6g/NgivQg0q7qo/IMG_63681_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" />  <br />it SO rarely rains here... SO rarely! <br />we actually get a bit excited to see those crystal clear drops fall from the sky! <br /> <br />what IS that? <br />when we lived in Houston... where it rains ALL the time... it was like... <br />oh... no don't go out there... as if we would MELT! <br />well now... come to think of it... the rain AND humidity in Houston... <br />you CAN melt from it!  :)   <br /> <br />on the western slope here in Colorado it is SO dry...  <br />chapped lips... dry brittle hair... cracked skin... cacti all over the place... kind of DRY! <br />so i suppose when it rains here... it's kind of welcome!  <br /> <br />i have grown to love rainy days! <br />feels sort of like being wrapped in a cocoon. <br />like being given permission to retreat. <br />a special time to reflect.  <br />a pass to just simply absorb it and just BE!   <br /> <br />hmmm... come to think of it... i think i could use another rainy day... what about you !  :)  <br /> <br />whether the sun is shining or the clouds are hanging about... <br />today is sure to be splendid!</p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-40897999450433557452009-02-23T08:17:00.001-07:002009-02-23T08:17:46.847-07:00rise & shine<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaK-FzfRG4I/AAAAAAAALzU/HFuDzKjCK3U/s1600-h/IMG_6350-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6350-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SaK-GWCYrVI/AAAAAAAALzY/Uobs-at5NKE/IMG_6350-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> <p align="center">wanting to scootch her over a bit & snuggle up this morning. <br />pull up the covers... shield out the cold... curl up all cozy... and drift into a dream! <br />awe... now that's a dream!  :D <br /> <br />getting the girlies rousted up this morning... <br />ready to face a new morning... a new day... a new week! <br />monday... <br />hello... <br />not quite sure if we're ready for you yet but you've rolled in... so here we go!  <br /> <br />sure hoping your start to the week is JUST what you need it to be! <br />right now... JUST what i need is MORE coffee!  <br /> <br />cheers to another cup of joe & a morning filled with get up and GO!  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-37463005263292651152009-02-20T12:50:00.001-07:002009-02-20T19:33:32.007-07:00a BAT & "how cool is that"...<p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ8JfpBJ0SI/AAAAAAAALnc/zLvZ8JQrEgI/s1600-h/2-20-10%5B6%5D.jpg"><img alt="2-20-10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ8JgXIuQRI/AAAAAAAALng/ChUPC5agfOU/2-20-10_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="522" /></a> <br />little bit & i were SO in the mood for some bacon ooh la la for lunch! <br />do you love these too or what? <br />we do a tiny thing differently... instead of mayo we use miracle whip... tangy YUM! <br /> <br />after i uploaded this pic i noticed the bite out of the bacon... just COULDN'T wait could i... ha!   <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ8Jg2o9aFI/AAAAAAAALnk/KyyR75Yuugk/s1600-h/IMG_5867-6%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5867-6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ8JiLzwfGI/AAAAAAAALno/TYxRsMbsUA8/IMG_5867-6_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="768" /></a>  <br /> <br />i changed my profile pic over at<font color="#1f9281"> </font><a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Carissa-Langford-Fox/680363254"><font color="#1f9281">facebook</font></a>... and everybody was SO nice! <br />"HOW COOL IS THAT" <br />all i know... they sure put a skip in my step today! <br />for a gal to hear ONCE that "she looks good"... it is gut level "FEEL GOOD"! <br />thank you SO much... really!  <br /> <br />now... for something funny... <br />look at the front of my hair where the part is... see that hair sticking out kind of funny... <br />that would be one of MANY grays i have on my head! <br />why is it that they grow so wacky woo anyway? <br /> <br />i am one happy... gray haired growing mama that it's fRidAy... <br />whoop! <br />sure hope your weekend is filled with a BIG bowl of goodness... grab a BIG spoon & ENJOY! <br />xo  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-71723427216811049002009-02-19T08:14:00.001-07:002009-02-19T08:14:17.951-07:00poodle in a smock<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ13RqbgXcI/AAAAAAAALhU/_1EH5TN4LFc/s1600-h/IMG_2307%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_2307" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZ13SGLHtOI/AAAAAAAALhY/PRbdE17FY-o/IMG_2307_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> </p> <p align="center">little miss flying kitty and i are getting our manes tamed today! <br />SO excited... i can hardly stand it... my hair will actually have some shape again! <br /> <br />the only thing... i am going straight from the gym... antiperspirant... deodorant... don't fail me now! <br />it was the ONLY appt. i could get... and a desperate woman who needs a hair cut <br />will do ANYTHING to get in... am i right or what! <br /> <br />what is it though about once they have washed your hair... they take you over... <br />as water drips down your back... sit you down right in front of the mirror... <br />"AAGHHHH"... i get a glimpse of myself IN THE MIRROR!  <br />hair sticking out everywhere ... garish shiny smock... water dripping all over the place...  <br />something about that little head sticking out of there... NOT attractive!  <br /> <br />so you better believe it... i put on makeup today! <br />a dab here... a dab there...  <br />i might be going to the gym but i'll be darned <br />if i have to see ALL THAT in the mirror AND no makeup... no way!   <br />i'll at least look like a wet poodle... that has pretty lashes!  <br /> <br />so... here's to thursday... woo hoo... <br />we're over the hump & rolling down the other side... the weekend is oh so close!   <br />gotta really focus on that extra <a href="http://browneyedfox.blogspot.com/2009/02/blankets-popcorn-dancing-hippo.html"><font color="#8080c0">"umph"</font></a> today!</p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-89353868429908975152009-02-18T16:09:00.001-07:002009-02-18T16:45:12.802-07:00am i the only one...<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZyVJyUq3ZI/AAAAAAAALfs/IdcXJ0WCVoI/s1600-h/IMG_5739-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5739-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZyVKvrFbTI/AAAAAAAALfw/ww69UAg4XzI/IMG_5739-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  <br />having trouble making comments on "blogger" blogs that use "embedded comments" !!!!!!!!?</p> <p align="center">when i tell you i am a complete freak over this... <br />i have learned on these blogs to "copy" my comment... <br />because when you try to post your comment... it NEVER takes!  <br />i will copy & paste & post... copy & paste & post... over & over again... <br />a gazillion times... well... okay... AT LEAST 35 times... <br />to try to get my comment to post!  <br />does not POST!  <br />i'll be darned if i leave that friend's blog without them knowing i tried to comment!   <br />it may take me ten flipping minutes... NO... not kidding!  <br />i am stubborn as all get out & refuse to leave without it accepting that comment!  <br />carpal tunnel is settling in... <br />this has got to stop!  <br /> <br />come on... tell me... has this been happening to you too? <br /> <br />wait a sec... talk about freak... i arranged my scrap scrabble pieces just for this post... FREAK!</p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-47428972760785336582009-02-18T07:11:00.001-07:002009-02-18T07:14:47.155-07:00friends. . .<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwW9oov_UI/AAAAAAAALaA/rGbbbH2H4Yc/s1600-h/IMG_532919.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5329-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwW-oO8f7I/AAAAAAAALaE/uNWEvOupUVY/IMG_53291_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="768" /></a> <br /> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwW_NJYKNI/AAAAAAAALaI/0DDHxRbYTOU/s1600-h/IMG_53321_edited12.jpg"> </a>   <br />we are free to stand TALL... because they are right there... to lean on AND to catch us if we fall <br /> <br />we are ACCEPTED... in spite of our weathered & sometimes thorny surface <br /> <br />we are BETTER... because once they have rooted within us we are never the same <br /> <br />we are STRONGER... because we sure don't bend easily when someone's right there supporting us <br /> <br />we are SATISFIED... because when our hearts are thirsty they are the rain that pours from the sky <br />   <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwXAPrQVWI/AAAAAAAALaM/nlqwLvGkWjE/s1600-h/IMG_529714.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5297-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwXBfWebsI/AAAAAAAALaQ/H4oLKrKtcf4/IMG_52971_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="551" /></a>  <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwXB2bLXrI/AAAAAAAALaU/B8i7_tuiPSw/s1600-h/IMG_533714.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5337-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZwXCW185kI/AAAAAAAALaY/3fgZ1uciUzk/IMG_53371_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a>  <br /> <br />we are BLESSED... <br />because with them... we run faster... laugh harder... and there is no tree we cannot climb! </p> <p align="center"> <br /></p> <p align="center"></p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-8943285394540755752009-02-16T15:09:00.001-07:002009-02-16T15:12:19.944-07:00blankets + popcorn + dancing hippo =<p align="center">laughing out loud! <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZnkIDMstbI/AAAAAAAALPQ/am8liIpMS4M/s1600-h/IMG_5271-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5271-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZnkIvjnRuI/AAAAAAAALPU/BHxBhNdlj04/IMG_5271-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZnkJNHeo5I/AAAAAAAALPY/GoC2C3z5eiw/s1600-h/IMG_5280-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5280-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZnkKBwaRzI/AAAAAAAALPc/Oh6ehRYwSaE/IMG_5280-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  <br />madagascar 2... was the perfect sunday night treat!  <br />who would have thought a hippo could have so many moves... ha! <br />my silly two cents... i definitely recommend it! <br /> <br />for some reason it is SO hard for me to SIT DOWN though & watch a movie! <br />i tend to read a magazine... play an iphone game... check on laundry... check email... <br />yadda yadda... AND watch the movie... what is THAT... why do we do that! <br /> <br />last night... i stayed still like a good little girl... AFTER snapping these shots :D... <br />and really enjoyed the movie! <br />plus... i couldn't pass up an opportunity to sit next to those toesies! <br /> <br /> <br />today... it sure is nice having a "no school" day! <br />WHAT a monday... PERFECT start to the week! <br />a week i am counting on being filled with "good stuff"! <br /> <br />for me personally... i am looking for it to be filled with a little extra "umph"... <br />a little more "come on girl... step it up a notch"! <br />pushing past the expected and just adding a bit extra! <br />more effort into dinner... more time listening... more time on the treadmill (ugh)...   <br />more time being creative... more time being happy BEing in the moment!  <br /> <br />anything special... a little something... you'd like push past this week? <br />we can step it up a notch together!  :D</p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-31841068349048755532009-02-15T12:51:00.001-07:002009-02-15T12:51:49.111-07:0014 clues...<p align="center">to get to their valentine surprise... our silly way of just trying stretch out the fun!    <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_5040-2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyMpmHYdI/AAAAAAAALHo/7KhtV16BfLE/IMG_5040-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" />  <br />the fourteen hearts were hidden here & there...  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyNYS-suI/AAAAAAAALHs/hnkcXWZjXv8/s1600-h/2-14-09%20v%20day%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="2-14-09 v day" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyObU_ZRI/AAAAAAAALHw/aPhpEey-P_8/2-14-09%20v%20day_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="520" /></a> the trail of clues ended in the dryer... which OF COURSE had clothes in it still needing attention... <br />btw... they're STILL there... wet clothes in the washer too :D  ! <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_5153-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyO5dLoSI/AAAAAAAALH0/HtSGQsvF7Bo/IMG_5153-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> <br />it is the simple things isn't it though... that bring big smiles... <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyPSB9r9I/AAAAAAAALH4/he3p5xPA57k/s1600-h/2-14-10%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="2-14-10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyQNl5EFI/AAAAAAAALH8/3opJT9WFE4I/2-14-10_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="520" /></a> and silly faces! <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_5162-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyQij1LkI/AAAAAAAALIA/6UjgpYwZqjk/IMG_5162-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyROjdLGI/AAAAAAAALIE/DUlOnRS5CDg/s1600-h/IMG_5160-2%5B4%5D.jpg"> <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_5160-2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyRp5OvDI/AAAAAAAALII/CRo7oUEGdK8/IMG_5160-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhySMyEHhI/AAAAAAAALIM/ois_wtsDdqE/s1600-h/IMG_5186-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5186-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhySnGZhDI/AAAAAAAALIQ/a2hg9Sw_FD0/IMG_5186-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  <br /><img alt="IMG_5171-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyTIbjGqI/AAAAAAAALIU/ZhYk4DDQ-bg/IMG_5171-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" />    <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyToomXeI/AAAAAAAALIY/lsvMnx5iSnY/s1600-h/IMG_5231-2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5231-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZhyU-6bysI/AAAAAAAALIc/p1_ivPTX7A0/IMG_5231-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a>   <br />we even got to out to dinner without the kiddos... and when i say that rarely happens... <br />i mean Rarely... with a capital R! <br /> <br />we had a great day... definitely simple... but in a good way! <br />focusing on the little things... AND doing my darndest to not eat too many heart shaped reeses... <br />good gOsH... i flipping love those things... my weakness for sure! <br /> <br />sure hope your weekend has been great too... do tell... what treat was your weakness... <br />come on please tell me i wasn't the ONLY one digging into the chocolate! :D </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-16227042799635555552009-02-14T09:17:00.001-07:002009-02-14T09:17:12.640-07:00hAppY VaLeNtInES dAy...<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5622853"><img alt="IMG_5036-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZbuhyrIQzI/AAAAAAAAK-8/i51r6uHCAag/IMG_5036-1%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="667" height="425" /></a> </p> <p align="center">open that jar filled with love... and let it fly!  <br /> <br />click on the picture... <br />that too fun... awesome piece... was made by the super creative Jennifer... of Colorfly Studio!  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-39394136383787435412009-02-13T10:44:00.001-07:002009-02-13T10:44:40.912-07:0013 on friday the 13th...<p align="center">thirteen things this morning that have already made me say "awe... what a great day"... <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxWBqzv3I/AAAAAAAAK3k/4Bm8--dCYYY/s1600-h/IMG_4932-2%5B9%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4932-2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxW4o1CMI/AAAAAAAAK3s/IUfOPCAsbD4/IMG_4932-2_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" />  <br /></a>1. waking up rEsTed... YES <br />2. cinnamon bun creamer in my cOffee <br />3. cOffee... PERIOD   <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_5008-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxXwAgRkI/AAAAAAAAK3w/fwK0xAaQMeI/IMG_5008-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /> 4. fresh snow falling from the sky <br />5. little bit & her heart footprints  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxY6XqGkI/AAAAAAAAK30/PEMZdW5banc/s1600-h/IMG_4926-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4926-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxZkcPnYI/AAAAAAAAK34/Wc2qrCOgPvY/IMG_4926-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" />  <br /></a>6. getting soupy (campbell) to school EARLY   <br />7. riley telling campbell... "i wuv you" this morning over their cheerios breakfast  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxaZM3oUI/AAAAAAAAK38/DbCuGH3DiTg/s1600-h/IMG_4949-2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4949-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxbWbVzKI/AAAAAAAAK4A/GXFFWZY_De0/IMG_4949-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>8. a handmade valentine card sitting pretty on my keyboard <br /> <br /> <img alt="IMG_4964-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxcRmpZkI/AAAAAAAAK4E/rHeawZu3tKs/IMG_4964-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="476" height="768" />  <br />9. getting the chance to wear my Merrell snow boots    <br /> <br /><img alt="IMG_4973-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxdLLxvdI/AAAAAAAAK4I/evm4-beR124/IMG_4973-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> <br />10. valentine goodies wrapped & out the door <br />  <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxeEq6ViI/AAAAAAAAK4M/WPVvYbrnk6I/s1600-h/IMG_4919-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4919-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxehL29cI/AAAAAAAAK4Q/lpIcdk_5_RI/IMG_4919-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  11. an email in my inbox that brought tears of joy from a long lost friend <br /> <br />  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxfNN_lQI/AAAAAAAAK4U/27RZvNrnRbY/s1600-h/IMG_5005-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5005-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxfyLrW4I/AAAAAAAAK4Y/9YSTV8nEvZg/IMG_5005-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> <br />12. babysitter confirmed for tomorrow night <br />13. the simple fact that's it's fRidAy... AND a three day weekend to boot   <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxhTwFWKI/AAAAAAAAK4c/veaT6zUkGdQ/s1600-h/IMG_4992-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4992-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZWxh5Ai69I/AAAAAAAAK4g/-c6H27Z-2bU/IMG_4992-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  <br /></a>so... here's to fRidAy... <br />and finding more things to add to our "awe... what a great day" list! <br />xo</p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-67088778644382285582009-02-12T08:38:00.001-07:002009-02-12T08:38:58.996-07:00paper sack face<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZRCiVC-M2I/AAAAAAAAKyE/1TlVQr7wS1w/s1600-h/IMG_4902-1%5B4%5D.jpg"> <img alt="IMG_4902-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZRCizKCMMI/AAAAAAAAKyI/2jTuSeKXXTk/IMG_4902-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZRCjg-EfwI/AAAAAAAAKyM/fN1cYngoYpw/s1600-h/IMG_4903-1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4903-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZRCkgbMb8I/AAAAAAAAKyQ/DgNNinTdYms/IMG_4903-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="675" height="450" /></a>  <br />cheeeeeeeeese... <br />campbell's box is ready... <br />ready for all those lOvE notes and all that pink heart goodness! <br /> <br />do i ever remember making my box when i was i school... don't you! <br />getting home and getting to swoon over all the cute characters & sparkly wishes! <br />and them of course there was the chocolate!  <br />truth be told... <br />i am one of those nibble a bit on this one... put it back in the box... nibble a bit on that one... <br />too much good variety!  <br />and that dark chocolate... it stays in the box untouched! <br /> <br />but thanks to those GIRL SCOUT COOKIES that just arrived... ugh... <br />i better stay FAR away from heart shaped candy boxes this year!     <br /> <br />you and your honey have any special plans for lOvE day?  </p> carissa... brown eyed foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182175036422414669noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183719449545448120.post-85310157071058143422009-02-10T16:30:00.001-07:002009-02-10T19:08:54.982-07:00blushing bra...<p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZIOFERzj5I/AAAAAAAAKok/hAa9ySQhR7U/s1600-h/IMG_484814.jpg"><img alt="IMG_4848 -1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cSfSTynWf7g/SZIOF3RNcRI/AAAAAAAAKoo/vAd_LCaLLOc/IMG_48481_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /></a> </p> <p align="center">" when i get bigger... do i get to buy these AND push my own shopping cart? 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