tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56688338910973897242024-03-19T05:44:43.542-04:00Lauritzen Lovin'Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-46386320653589651272014-08-26T22:48:00.000-04:002014-08-26T23:38:04.012-04:00Here we go, One more time! We've got the Flow!The "businesses," (as my dear friends the Mennears, coined us, the Lauritzens) are back at it. I said that I was going to start blogging again last August and I failed miserably. I didn't want to divulge our news that I was pregnant with twins too soon, so I just kept putting off the blog. For a whole year. I'm back, again. Here I go, one more time. If I ever really need a pick me up I can just listen to the NSYNC pandora station and that will get me going.<br />
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Get ready! I'm going to give weekly updates on the babes, twinsies and Eliza the first, as we like to call her. (We got that from Sophia the First, in case you were wondering.) I hope to write some #laughatthecrazy posts along the way.<br />
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A whole year has past and we are deep in the trenches of toddlerhood and twindom. In the past year Eliza turned 2, Nate turned 30, I turned 26, we moved, we had twins, we survived busy season, we had company come to town a few times (bless you all), we hit 7 years of marriage, and that about sums it up. I think. Oh, and my hair turned gray. That's a big deal and totally deserves to be listed in the happenings of this past year.</div>
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I will start playing catch up on the blog. Little by little, I will make this blog a happening place once more. Thanks to all who have read and will read my musings and such. I'll leave you with a video Nathan recently took of Eliza. She's a complete product of her parents. Part rapper + part boy bander = our crazy, pink glasses wearin', polka dot lovin,' performer! (Yes, I leave off the ings when I speak. Yes, I am from UT. Thank you to a brilliant little primary child (primary no more) from New York, Sophie Glenn, for pointing that out to me.) Oh Eliza, we love you!</div>
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Enjoy Eliza's rendition of N'SYNC Here We Go!<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9ZBiFy-3mHY" width="420"></iframe>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-58357054032168641312013-08-22T21:11:00.000-04:002013-08-22T21:11:09.250-04:00The Music in MeI may have introduced Eliza to High School Musical 2 and a few other musicals too. I usually bust out HM2 when I'm feeling homesick for St. George and want to see my old tap teacher and a few other friends that make funny appearances. <br />
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We're a musical lovin' bunch over here. Eliza loved the song the Music in Me because it says, "Na Na Na Na" and that is pretty much her favorite thing to say/ sing. She asks to listen to "Na Na Na Na" multiple times a day. I usually pull it up on YouTube on my phone if we are in the car or during bath time so she can hear it once or twice. Tonight at dinner she made her own mash up of The Aristocats "Scales and Arpeggios" and "Na Na Na Na." It went something like this, " Na-Na-Na-Na-Meooow!" <br />
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I love my goofy music loving daughter. I hope to get her singing on video soon! Lots of fun videos to come. I just downloaded the sheet music for the Music in Me. Here's to keeping up my sight reading skills and playing for pleasure. Bless our craigslist piano! <br />
Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-51619604315260116402013-08-21T14:38:00.000-04:002013-08-21T20:47:14.318-04:00Long time no blog!Hola blogsphere,<br />
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I am officially starting to blog again. I just decided. Mainly to keep a record for our family and to keep family and friends that live far away in the loop. There is a lot to update about, but I will slowly but surely fill you all in. <br />
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In the next three months we have our work cut out for us to find a new place of residence. Our apartment has been good to us, but we are in the market for renting a house. We have a lot to be happy about and a lot more to figure out in the coming months. Let's just say, the saying, "when it rains it pours," applies to blessings as well as trials. <br />
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Happy Wednesday ya'll! Expect a lot more action on this blog from our friendly neck of the woods. Oh how I've missed typing. haha A year or more out of school and I realized I don't use this keyboard quite like I used to. The pitter patter of the keys under my fingertips makes my heart flutter. Oh the little things!<br />
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haha I bet you missed me!<br />
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xo,<br />
Rach<br />
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Lots of changes going on lately! We have so many pictures to post, but I just chose this one for now because it shows just how cheesy miss Eliza is! She has a huge smile and a huge heart. She will be a year old next month! Every parent says it, but she is my pride and joy and I live for her hugs and kisses each day. In light of everything that has happened in CT this past week, I feel very grateful for my faith and my family. Sending love and prayers to Newtown. xo<br />
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A month ago today we moved into a new apartment. We still have some major settling in to do before we host Christmas Eve at our place next week (building IKEA furniture, putting up a Christmas tree, and such.) Immediately following the move Eliza and I travelled to UT with Jacob. He came to TX to spend some time with Nate before he left for his mission. He came right in time to help us move. Bless him! We couldn't have done it without him and the gangster crew that we hired. Nate hired some movers because they were cheap. Little did we know they were inner city movers who were stoked about getting a gig out in the burbs. We were stoked that they were buff. My couch and crib both took a hit from this move. Let's not talk about how bad the piano needs to be tuned. We're just happy the move is over and to have a craigslist treasure of a piano in our home.<br />
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We spent two whole weeks in St. George with the family! It was lovely. I visited some dear friends and fell in love with Kneaders French toast and Christmas decor. I maybe went there twice in one day. Shh!! We originally were taking this trip because of Jacob's farewell, but it turned out that Grandma Snow passed away early Thanksgiving morning and her funeral was held the same weekend as Jacob's mission farewell. It was a weekend of farewells full of so much love. It worked out perfect to have all of the family in town for both. The timing of everything was a huge tender mercy. Jacob's farewell talk was about miracles and in preparing his talk we all contemplated and counted the many miracles, both small and mighty that have occurred in our lives, especially in Jacob's journey to becoming a missionary. He was called to serve in the Cusco, Peru mission and reported to the missionary training center in Provo UT today! It just so happens to be our youngest brother's birthday. Happy 17th Birthday Bob, aka Josh!<br />
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Eliza turned 11 months the day that we returned to TX! In the two weeks that we were gone I feel like she became a big girl! She adored all of her cousins and aunts and uncles. She even warmed up to Papa Devery and Grandpa Don with time and a few cheerios! Of course by the end of the trip she loved Grandma Diane to pieces too! <br />
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TX family and weather gave us a warm welcome home, literally. And home it is! We're grateful to live in TX and can say that we are feeling more at home. Can't wait to spend some time with Nate over the Christmas break before busy season strikes. Looking forward to our first family Christmas in our own home!! <br />
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To All, Have a Very Merry Christmas!!! LOVE, Nathan, Rachael and Miss Eliza Lu!<br />
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I know it can take a long time for a place to feel like home. I am still waiting for that, "This is home feeling" from you. We are coming up on our year mark of moving to TX. So much has happened this past year, a lot that I wish to forget, and even more that I pray to always remember. My little Texan has brought more joy to my heart and peace to my soul than I could ever ask for. Whenever I begin to feel "homesick" I can simply look at her and remember that home is wherever she and Nathan are. For this, I am so grateful. Please Texas, sink into my skin a little deeper this next year. Maybe it would help if I purchased some legit cowgirl boots? Couldn't hurt!<br />
Thanks for teaching me more about myself, strengthening my marriage, and giving me the opportunity to start anew, bringing new friendships and bonds that I otherwise wouldn't have known. Here's to a "bigger and better" year! With our upcoming move to apartment #6 of our 5 years of marriage, I begin to wonder how much longer we will merrily wander before we really get the urge to settle. We shall see! Some days I question "Texas Forever", but I know that we are where we are supposed to be, and that is all that matters for now.<br />
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Love,<br />
Rachael<br />
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I just keep singing, "Know you are not alone, I'm gonna make this place your home."--Phillip Phillips<br />
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Tis true! <br />
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My Dad's parents are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on November 8th. Our family in Missouri is having a surprise party for them on the 28th of October, and I am publishing this photo collage with Heritage Makeres to be presented on a beautiful canvas at the party.<br />
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I wish I could be at the party. I remember celebrating their 50th 10 years ago. I can't belive all that life has brought in ten years! What a beautiful life, even with all of the challenges and trials. Family is truly everything. (And those friends that count as family!) <br />
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This girl cracks me up! I could only get her to smile when I put my face to the side of the camera. The second I get behind the camera she puts on a straight face. This is why the one picture of her laughing/smiling I accidentally cut her head off. Oops! I love how she turns her right leg out and bevels her foot. I love how she points her toes. I love her beautiful eyes! I love her goofy grin. I love her sweet little peace sign that she makes with her right hand. I love my little Eliza!Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-65146247266851071042012-07-10T22:16:00.001-04:002012-07-10T22:39:16.527-04:00America+Dallas+Grimaldis+family=Happy 4th<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTtPVTy2ik-iz0cYh0xUX5AHlt7hflW2ZTJ8zvG3F9M_ts7op8O0lmoS0qv0yLcqbd9SAv9UxuMi1FXWgpkvxQZSAHSRtlr7v41NV6EVA9TrUS4jZ0HhsFK1hPLovHv62Wfwogt2IAVo/s1600/181372_10151007534233928_1500655830_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She started the road trip to Dallas like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E was so happy to see her cousin Madsen. Her cute denim skirt said it was 6-12 months, but I learned that was too wide of a range and we had to leave it unbuttoned .</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going for it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Madsen looks like he was going to headbutt E, but instead E just gave him a nice wet one on his forehead!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They weren't always so sure about each other, but boy are they fun together!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brent and Madsen. Such studs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One more picture with pizza for the record. Grimaldis in Dallas. Pretty good!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boys are watching the Nathan hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese!</td></tr>
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We had such a wonderful trip to Dallas over the fourth of July. I really liked what I saw of Dallas.We went up to visit Nate's brother Brent and his family. They have been in Dallas for the summer for Brent's internship with D&T (accounting runs in the family.) They'll be headed back to Provo next month to finish their final year of school. Thank you Brent, Kate, and Madsen for your hospitality and the fun memories! We love you!<br />
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All of the pictures are from my i-phone. The entire trip I asked Nate where our camera was. His reply was always the glove box. We're going to make it a goal to work on our photo skills and take more pictures with the point and shoot. For now, at least we've captured what we have. We love our iphones for this reason.Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-17484344276970408312012-07-10T21:17:00.000-04:002012-07-10T21:30:34.502-04:00one day, two day, 6 months old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby girl is 6 months old tomorrow. These are just a few photos from her birthday each month. We are growing more and more in love with her everyday. She is beginning to take longer naps (sometimes) and sleeping for longer stretches at night (6 and 7 hours on good nights!). She is starting to enjoy solids. She loves her therapy appointments with Miss Mary every week. Her and daddy are pals. Books and stuffed animals are her favorite. She sleeps with puppy and monkey every night/nap. At her 6 month check up on Monday she weighed in at 17lbs and 12oz of baby love. We love you Eliza Lu!Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-9733072826025975322012-06-07T22:41:00.001-04:002012-06-07T22:41:15.577-04:00Photo Book<object width="425" height="425" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"/><param name="flashvars" value="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=2IZOWLhw1a84s&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><param name="quality" value="best"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><embed width="425" height="425" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" name="wrapper" quality="best" menu="false" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=2IZOWLhw1a84s&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true" src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"></embed></object><p style="width:425px;margin-top:0;text-align:center;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=2IZOWLhw1auMA&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET&eid=115">Click here to view this photo book larger</a><div style="margin-top: 10px; width: 425px; text-align: center;">Visit Shutterfly.com to create your own personalized <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books" style="color: #6666cc;">photobook</a>.</div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=photobook&c2=blogger" /></p>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-66514444345710353852012-04-17T11:51:00.002-04:002012-04-30T21:25:28.266-04:00Nomad no more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven’t been a good blogger as of late for a few reasons. #1 Mamahood hit me! #2 Usually when something is going on, I keep to myself. I hide out from FB and blogs and even my phone. Those who know me know that I’m not great with responding to voicemail and text to begin with. So, in an effort to get it all out, here it goes.<br />
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Eliza is 3 months old! She is my little sack of sugar...I could eat her up! (Thank you KW for introducing me to Elizabeth Mitchell.) Quite honestly, motherhood is the most overwhelming calling, role, job anyone will ever have. I certainly don’t have it all together these days, but we’ll get there. I hope! Every day I pray that I'll be able to fulfill this role and not crumble under pressure. Sure there are the beautiful moments that I just breathe in and wish would last forever. Then there is the reality of sheer exhaustion and unexpected happenings that make this mortal journey sometimes painful and hard to bear. In talking to many friends recently I have been reminded that we are all given that which we can bear. If we all dropped our trials out on the table, we’d want to scoop our own back up in comparison to others. This isn’t about comparing trials or hardships. It’s about the reality that life is sometimes hard and things happen that we can’t explain. Last week Eliza was diagnosed with a condition that only occurs to 1 or 2 of every 1,000 babies born. Who knew she’d be the one in a 1,000? Needless to say, it’s been wearing on me. We don’t have many answers yet. They say it is mild. It is not life threatening, but still, I wish I could change the reality that my sweet daughter may have to have this condition her entire life. We’re searching for answers and the right doctor and PTs/OTs who can help her and helps us to help her. Eliza is our world! It’s funny how I just want her to go to sleep sometimes, but then I miss her like crazy while she sleeps. I just want to stare at her. She is growing so quickly! The little missy is in the 85<sup>th</sup> percentile for weight. She’s a healthy girl, for that I am most grateful! She’s found her voice! She giggled for the first time while in UT. This morning my heart melted when she recognized Nate as her Daddy and gave him the biggest smile before he left for work. They are going to have a special bond, I know it. For now, she’s a mama’s girl and I’m okay with that.<br />
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On another note, my heart aches for NYC. It’s nearly pathetic how much I miss the city. I dream of it. I have cravings for it. I imagine taking Eliza to the parks and playgrounds. I wish Eliza and I could play with all of her little boyfriends that were born around the same time in the M2 ward. My heart longs for our friends—many remaining in the city and others spread all over from London to AZ. I know that we can and will make new friends here in TX, but it doesn’t take away from how much I need and miss our already friends. I think I feel it now especially because I’m a mom and I see that moms need other moms, as well as others to buoy them up now and again and remind them how normal, human, and wonderful they are. As a person who for the longest time was friends to moms, but wasn’t a mom herself, I realize that time was good for me. I learned a lot! Now I realize how much more I could have done to help others out. I’m not big on “mom groups,” but I am big on genuine friendships and people who care about other people. In short, I wish I was closer to many mom friends and other pseudo moms who have been shining examples to me of what it means and what it takes to be a mother.<br />
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(FUNNY STORY: Eliza wore her I heart NYC onesie for the first time this weekend and within an hour had a major blow out in it. Guess we'll have to go back and get a new one!) <br />
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We are MOVING this Saturday into our own apartment. About dang time! Just kidding, but REALLY. I’m very grateful to my in-laws who have let us take our time to figure out what we want from Houston for now. We’re in no rush to buy or build a home. Quite honestly, the thought frightened the bejeebees out of me. We’re not ready for that. I’m not ready to settle. The longest I’ve lived anywhere was NYC and that isn’t saying much considering it was short of 4 years. I’ve always handled change well, or so I thought. I think this time around I’ve just experienced a lot of change at once and it has finally taken its toll on me. Move, graduate, baby, all the while living with in-laws. Thus, I’m still feeling pretty transient. I think it isn’t that I don’t handle change well. I don’t handle being in limbo well! We’ve been in limbo long enough. I’m ready to find some normalcy or to accept my new normal. What’s normal anyway?!<br />
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And that folks is what’s been boggled up inside of me. Not a day goes by that I don’t beg Nate to take us back to the city. (NOTE TO SELF: Remember, we chose to leave because it was right for us right now.) Who knows what will happen from here. I DO like Texas. Don’t get me wrong. We are in a GOOD place, and I KNOW it. There are good people here, and in time I know TX will feel like home too.<br />
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Eliza is our little piece of heaven and she is what has gotten me through the past 6 months. I’m ready to bring my baby home and make our little apartment (or not so little apartment by NY standards) our happy place.Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-6040676920521566092012-01-31T23:34:00.005-05:002012-01-31T23:57:17.377-05:00Words of Wisdom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgD2pnCmLSgMWhGIny0abae5UwSBX2Gxnria8zCfkaX4UnM0NovtfaihfHdUpiNuaGeR1e8AucVQtFOk4CYhfgTPIj78W7DsDDYFZ2p-FSd8srEArPTE6BrYaUFOWYzyk1WIHs_dn7vE/s1600/cute.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgD2pnCmLSgMWhGIny0abae5UwSBX2Gxnria8zCfkaX4UnM0NovtfaihfHdUpiNuaGeR1e8AucVQtFOk4CYhfgTPIj78W7DsDDYFZ2p-FSd8srEArPTE6BrYaUFOWYzyk1WIHs_dn7vE/s400/cute.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">"</span><span _mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">I</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span _mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">have never complained because I know it was His will. I have never asked why but rather what is it that He wants me to learn from this experience</span><span style="font-size: small;">. </span><span _mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-size: small; font-style: italic;">I believe that is <span style="font-size: large;">a good way to face the unpleasant things in our lives, not complaining but thanking the Lord </span>for the trust He places in us when He gives us the opportunity to overcome difficulties.</span><span style="font-size: small;">"</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">This quote comes from the following <a href="http://www.byub.org/talks/transcripts/gc/2009/4/gc200944-3520.pdf" target="_blank">talk </a>by Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is applicable at this time on so many levels. I'm just trying to focus on all the good I've been given, stop complaining, and start thanking Heavenly Father more for the trust he places in me to overcome difficulties. I could easily (and have easily) got caught up in all the things that are hard or bothersome about our current situation. However, I realize that in so doing I'm only wasting needless time and energy that I should be expending on my sweet family! It is a choice, and I'm trying really hard to choose to focus on the things that matter most, to be ultra patient, and to love every second of my newborn.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The best advice I've been given thus far as a mom came from my dear cousin Nichole in St. Louis. She wrote to me and said:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>The best thing anyone ever said to me when I was sleep deprived "I know, I feel sorry for you". It was the best words anyone could have said to me, just to understand. These last 3 weeks seem a lot longer than they really are. Nobody can prepare you for how quicky she'll grow. I used to hate hearing that, but it's so true. I think that's why our parents/grandparents have so much patience because they understand. Even though being up on and off all night long (and lets not kid ourselves, even when you're "sleeping" you're not really sleeping) enjoy this time with her. Every now and then when you're holding her stop and take a mental picture of how small she is, what she smells like and what she feels like in your arms. Believe it or not....you won't remember most of these day.....take the mental picture. Kiss that sweet little doll for me and uh huh yourself to. <br />
xoxo</i></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">For her honesty and sincere words I am truly grateful. I'm trying to do what she said by taking mental pictures of my little Eliza. I can't believe how big she has already gotten. I know that this time will pass too quickly. Part of me wants it to pass quickly so that busy season will be over for Nate and we can eventually move into our own place<i>, but </i>then the other part of me just wants to pause time and keep Eliza little forever. I know that there is so much good to come and watching her grow up will bring great joy. I'm just trying to take in everything I can right now so that hopefully I do remember some of these days...the good ones and the hard ones. I'm cherishing my baby girl and these sleepless nights! We welcome Nate home in the wee hours and see him off the next morning with a wink of sleep. We're making our headquarters of Nate's parents home our little sanctuary. This is life as we know it currently!</span></div>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-36570565363129241082012-01-31T16:39:00.003-05:002012-01-31T23:41:40.221-05:00I would walk 500 miles--& I would walk 500 more!<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">The Birth Story</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">For my own personal record. Read if you would like.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My due date was January 10<sup>th</sup>, 2012. Four weeks out from my due date I had high blood pressure. My doctor didn’t think much of it because the baby’s heart beat was fine and I was healthy otherwise. With each proceeding visit my blood pressure rose. It could have been due to the fact that I finished school just within weeks of my due date, or the fact that we’re living with my in-laws and that alone can make a girl’s temperature rise now and again. Not to mention the fact that I have paranoia about having my weight and blood pressure taken. Every visit I was nervous about giving a urine sample, being weighed, and having my blood pressure taken. And of course, I was completely anxious and nervous for labor and delivery. At my final appointment when my blood pressure was still elevated at the end of the visit my doctor decided to send me to the hospital for testing for preeclampsia. She said that if I still had elevated blood pressure at the hospital they would have to induce me the next morning and I would be staying at the hospital that night. If all was well at the hospital after testing, then my doctor recommended being induced the day after my due date because she would be working that day, and she didn’t want to risk waiting another week since I had been experiencing high blood pressure for a few weeks by then. I couldn’t hide my fear or my disappointment and my doctor gave me a hug. She said it would be okay and that she’d call the hospital to let them know I’d be on my way. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hadn’t even packed my hospital bag yet. I left my doctors office in tears and called Nate bawling. I told him that I didn’t know what was going to happen, but that just in case he needed to come home. Poor guy had just gotten to a restaurant with his coworkers and hadn’t even ordered food yet. He had been talking that place up all week, and then he gets there and I made him come home. His coworkers were very understanding and one of them drove him back to work to get his car. I told him he should just eat, but I was very grateful that he just came home. After calling Nate I called my mom to tell her the news. I wasn’t emotional on the phone with her, but more upset because I didn’t want to have to be induced. I was still only dilated to a one after four weeks and my cerix wasn’t “favorable.” I then called my sister in-law Kate, and asked her what I actually needed to pack for the hospital since she had just delivered her little boy a few weeks prior. Talking to her always makes me feel better! When Nate arrived we finished packing, I put on some mascara and blush, and then he gave me a blessing and we were on our way.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We made our way to the hospital for testing. My nurse’s name was Dixie. I loved her name because I just thought of St. George and home. Thankfully, my blood pressure was normal. All other tests came back normal as well, so I was discharged. I was still scheduled for an induction the following Wednesday, January 11<sup>th</sup>. After a couple hours at the hospital Nate still hadn’t eaten that day, so naturally we found a Chick Fil’ A because that seems to be our meal of choice as of late. Nate decided that it wasn’t worth it for him to go back into work that day. He called his manager and explained the situation. In return the guy was very understanding and told Nate how he and his wife induced labor by riding some crazy elevator when they lived in Switzerland. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After all that I could relax some. We made all of the final preparations for baby over the weekend and booked my mom’s tickets for the following Friday. No matter what I would have the baby by the time she arrived. With nothing better to do, I started my walking regimen. It was thrown off one day due to some freak Texas weather. I was determined to go into labor on my own, so I walked and walked and walked (just like the pioneers. NOT! But it felt really good to walk it out!) Taking walks in the neighborhood also became my social hour. Anytime I’d call friends or family I’d be out walking! If only I had been this consistent with walking my entire pregnancy. I did what I could with school, but I know that walking there at the end helped me. I was doing two a days, averaging 8 miles a day. Not too shabby! So the 48 hours up to delivery I walked a good 16 miles. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was pleasantly surprised when I started having contractions early in the day on my due date, Tuesday January 10<sup>th</sup>. By the evening I was having real contractions and anxious for Nate to get home. Busy season technically started that week. He got home around 9pm that night and an hour later I was having regular contractions. We were both really tired, so we just laid in bed and timed the contractions on our phones. I was scheduled to go into the hospital for the induction at 4 am, but I called the after hours nurse and told her that my contractions were averaging 6 minutes apart. She told me to stay home for another hour before coming into the hospital. I was finally excited! With school and everything else going on, I hadn’t really been excited for the baby. It was all just happening. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We arrived at the hospital at 1:30 in the morning. Our nurse’s name was Taylor. Nate and I had been debating on Taylor or Jane as Eliza’s middle name, but we decided to go with Taylor J I was dilated to a 3 or 4. I wasn’t sure when I should get the epidural, and I was breathing through the contractions fine. Finally, the contractions were making me sick and I figured there was no reason to wait. By about 3:30 a.m. I had the epidural. (Note to self: put your hair up next time during this part!) Thankfully that went well and I couldn’t feel anything. A totally strange feeling, but it gave us the opportunity to rest for a couple of hours. Nate had a good snooze while I tried to stay calm and get some rest. I was shaking quite a bit and wasn’t sure if it was due t nerves, being cold, or the epidural. They started me on pitocin, and after a while realized that the baby wasn’t reacting well. I don’t remember the technical term for what was occurring, but the baby’s heart rate kept dropping. Another nurse came in and told me the possible outcomes and explained everything to us. It was very nice to have her take the time to share exactly what was going on and to make us knowledgeable about the situation. There was a chance that if I didn’t progress on my own that they’d have to do an emergency c-section. The thought of that made me nervous, but there was still time. They put me on oxygen and informed my doctor. She wouldn’t arrive until 7 am. They decided to take me off of the pitocin and see how far I progressed on my own until my doctor arrived. She arrived around 7:30 and checked me and I was to a 6. She broke my water, and decided to start the pitocin again on really low levels. I guess a couple of hours passed, and the baby’s heart beat couldn’t be found suddenly. They quickly called my doctor. In the meantime they hooked up a monitor to the baby’s head and the baby’s heart beat picked back up. This part scared me and I began to cry because a few more nurses came rushing in, in what seemed like a panic. Perhaps I was the only one panicking really. Then, one of the nurses said, “Well maybe she just transitioned really quickly.” She checked and I had gone from a 7-10 very quickly. They called my doctor again and told her not to worry because everyone was fine and I was ready to push.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My doctor arrived and said that we were going to go forward with the pushing and as long as the baby didn’t go into distress that I’ve be able to deliver her without the c-section. We started pushing and the baby was turned sunny side up, as my doctor called it. She was able to flip her around the first time I pushed, but the baby turned again. She was able to flip her again the second time I pushed. Pushing took a total of about 40-45 minutes, and most of that time I was waiting for a contraction to push. My doctor was phenomenal and made this whole experience a good one. I was so grateful she was able to deliver Eliza. At one point while we were pushing my doctor said she has a lot of hair! I remember looking at Nate who was getting teary eyed then and so I teared up too. I was so proud of Nathan, the boy afraid to watch ER, was actively taking part in the delivery. He was right by my side, taking a peek at the head, and cutting the umbilical cord. Eliza Taylor arrived at 11:19 am. It was surreal! Delivering her felt like such an accomplishment. She was finally here. She weighed in at 8 lbs 2.5 oz and 19 ¾ in long. She’s a beauty and we’re smitten!!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">That afternoon she went to the nursery for what seemed like an eternity. The Grandparents patiently waited to see her, and I finally was able to feed her again after four hours. Now I’m just amazed at how quickly she is growing. I just want her to stay little!! I love my sweet Eliza Taylor and am so happy to be a mom! Having my mom come the day we left the hospital was the biggest blessing. I’m so glad she was there when we went home. There is nothing like having your own mom by your side. I feel so lucky to have my own little girl, and to have her be my first just like I was my mom’s first born. Heavenly Father knew I needed a little girl. He has blessed us with a happy, healthy, beautiful miracle! Our joy overfloweth! </span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br />
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We have a name!Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-84401310568509706812011-12-14T14:23:00.002-05:002012-01-03T14:40:04.064-05:00FUN: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monae<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FQLGhPHzxjc" width="640"></iframe><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This will be carrying me through finals. Thank You Nate Ruess!</span></div>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-70900303415414718012011-12-09T12:45:00.003-05:002011-12-09T12:48:20.897-05:00Finals<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Okay really, I promise I'm trying to study hard. I'm giving my finals my all!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When school is out I am going to curl up and read this.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Along with all the baby info that I can get my hands on.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Loving this assortment of prettily wrapped presents! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Me Want Cookies!</span> </span></span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Especially these dainties here!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Current obsession with Kate Spade! ooh la-la is right!</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-67351694870771408262011-11-09T09:49:00.002-05:002011-11-09T09:54:50.437-05:00Remember When...dedicated to Anna Young & Danielle DotyI promise I will update the blog soon with our life in TX, but in the mean time I am having too much fun reminiscing about New York. That's what you do when you leave somewhere that has been a major part of your life, right? Well, it's funny how I'm reminded of funny NY memories everyday. For instance, this morning I went to text a good friend. I text her frequently, but have never noticed before this morning the contact listed just below her named: "Taxi Brief Case." Who is that you may ask?<br />
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Well, remember when I did my internship last winter and I was Admiral Yost's assistant? Once, upon a time we made our way to the United Nations, only to realize that when we hopped out of the taxi Admiral had left his brief case inside. My job as an assistant to representatives to the United Nations entailed far more than e-mail and scheduling. I was a navigator, peacemaker, party planner, taxi hunter downer, grocery cart snatcher (that's a story for another day), blog stalker, and giggle originator. Looking back, I have never laughed as much in my time in NY as I did during my internship. It was happy!<br />
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It was probably three of the longest, most wonderful winter months of my life. In part, thanks to Admiral who never let a day go by without compliments, incessant jokes that his wife Jan joyously found humor in even when the rest of us were just nodding our heads and smiling, lovely to-do notes placed gently upon my desk, and intense moments of panic such as the brief case fiasco, the "will you create a power power point for my meeting with church head quarters that is in less than 24 ours?" or the time we almost forgot about an appointment with an ambassador and I had to go to Admiral's apartment personally because the dear man wouldn't answer his cell phone. We had our moments! Also, the internship was made brighter because of the "bevy of beautiful blondes" that I worked with. It's nice to be appreciated as a blonde, and the office certainly appreciated our beauty, brains, and giggles for a time. <br />
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So, this random post was all sparked thanks to a contact that I can/ should delete now. Though, I'm tempted to leave Mr. Taxi Brief Case in my phone just to remind me of the wild day it was. I felt like I had saved a dog from being run over that day, or that i had retrieved a most precious belonging on the corner of 66th and Broadway. Never a dull moment!<br />
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Thanks New York! Thanks Admiral! Thanks beautiful blondies! And a special thanks to Danielle Doty for scoring me the internship in the first place :) You are all very loved.<br />
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Now, to that homework. Let's just say it is a really good thing that this is my last semester. I spent more than half the day shopping online yesterday instead of plowing through my assignments. Baby L is going to have a pretty nursery! Here's a sneak peek:<br />
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</tbody></table>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-84750367570512380382011-11-07T12:33:00.002-05:002011-11-09T10:17:32.650-05:00I heart NYC<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31159101?portrait=0&color=ff9933" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="580"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/31159101">A Year in New York</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/andrewclancy">Andrew Clancy</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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It's been two weeks since I breathed NYC air. This video took me back this morning!<br />
Thank you! Missing friends and fall foliage back east. It's good to be in Texas. An update to come. Only 9 weeks till Baby L makes her appearance. Counting down!<br />
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Good day!Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-78347764388471070282011-10-17T04:59:00.004-04:002011-10-17T05:06:09.848-04:00For Good<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our lives have been richly blessed through friendships and memories in NYC. It's time to move forward to a new chapter.</span></td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We're treasuring every last minute of the city. Soaking it all in! It hasn't hit me yet how much our lives are about to change.</span></td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I keep telling myself this. So much lies in store for us. I can't wait to meet our little Peanut :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">NYC you have been good to us! Thank you for giving us a home, a place to grow, and life-long friendships!</span></td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm trying to do as this says. I woke up from a nightmare and couldn't sleep, so this is me trying to keep calm.</span></td></tr>
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<tr style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This song so beautifully articulates how I feel about the friendships and ties that we've made here.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Each life that touches ours for good</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Reflects thine own great mercy, Lord;</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Thou sendest blessings from above</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Thru words and deeds of those who love.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> What greater gift dost thou bestow,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">What greater goodness can we know</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Than Christlike friends, whose gentle ways</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Strengthen our faith, enrich our days.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">When such a friend from us departs,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We hold forever in our hearts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A sweet and hallowed memory,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Bringing us nearer, Lord, to thee.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">For worthy friends whose lives proclaim</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Devotion to the Savior’s name,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Who bless our days with peace and love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We praise thy goodness, Lord, above.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-32869749212132405072011-08-28T18:53:00.003-04:002011-10-10T12:03:54.119-04:00Yummy!<div align="center"><a href="http://onecharmingparty.com/category/christmas-time/"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646044112767514578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzsHx9gxaw-YWl3sVGvuWZ0Rdmd3ZHMKGWO_a8BJLiDx38gV78ja1u8kv1_tcbMEPfi6G3g0EqMSRhlSIQEjFFiT4Dm-L5V8s6SyuxW5NoyiSz75f_zSGwOvHCiSmTLssgRcCVDfM60M/s640/almonds.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="428" /></a> <br />
We're never spending 6 bucks for cinnamon roasted almonds ever again. We gave this a try and it was so yummy! Bring on the holidays! Check out this recipe at One Charming Party.</div>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668833891097389724.post-856289770240347842011-08-28T17:10:00.009-04:002011-10-10T12:08:58.022-04:00The After Effects of Irene<div align="center">Our Sabbath has really been a day of rest. We slept through the storm and then had cinnamon rolls for brunch. We watched My Fair Lady and researched baby stuff. Finally, we decided to take a stroll to see just what Irene brought to our neck of the woods. We headed over to Carl <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Schurz</span> park to take a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">looksie</span> and found one of our favorite spots flooded. <br />
The Peter Pan statue was suddenly an island. </div><br />
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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlNjR2Y0LBpvnxTKV_P4gHaXPWYFIRgg3POLxS_T9FB78FTiBAdd3A3StOopzYv_0bHqclFymoJT155zB-bFTSnCyKhF_W9loczgv1FT8hT2p1qtJ2nTRHtdaxene3F19FRMvBSLg6PY/s1600/bump+street.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646018369164940290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlNjR2Y0LBpvnxTKV_P4gHaXPWYFIRgg3POLxS_T9FB78FTiBAdd3A3StOopzYv_0bHqclFymoJT155zB-bFTSnCyKhF_W9loczgv1FT8hT2p1qtJ2nTRHtdaxene3F19FRMvBSLg6PY/s640/bump+street.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="478" /></a> Quite a few trees were uprooted or damaged in NYC. We were very lucky to have minimal damage done to our neighborhood. Through all of this we learned just how important it is to be prepared. Better safe than sorry! </div><br />
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<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vOBig5Hl1aEMVYhFr9vYLJ37dbbuChDe0O93YGNfKux_VuwjeAI4IU8r5m4mWdgBMW8shev0ZLAX-qNfrnN8YNvSX2fizo7MIRtedruv4C61KBO4hi9d55ERVR0G27wW-Ne6DPCV0W8/s1600/bump+it.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646018364595078818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vOBig5Hl1aEMVYhFr9vYLJ37dbbuChDe0O93YGNfKux_VuwjeAI4IU8r5m4mWdgBMW8shev0ZLAX-qNfrnN8YNvSX2fizo7MIRtedruv4C61KBO4hi9d55ERVR0G27wW-Ne6DPCV0W8/s320/bump+it.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="240" /></a>We couldn't resist the bump shot. <br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ_ZQRCQn00E6VDepPQFCQItZCybfjT42t3_WOG8g9I7tKWXsQTGjdn5180nFjHnK9RuVFz3EvNn4OnTDJXXb4riP5Sbq1Va1tYi62Ea1_qQGzq1f5Al36Qi5u5u_7ULQc64Lg9P5Ml4/s1600/brownstone.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646018357533271810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZ_ZQRCQn00E6VDepPQFCQItZCybfjT42t3_WOG8g9I7tKWXsQTGjdn5180nFjHnK9RuVFz3EvNn4OnTDJXXb4riP5Sbq1Va1tYi62Ea1_qQGzq1f5Al36Qi5u5u_7ULQc64Lg9P5Ml4/s640/brownstone.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="478" /></a> I'm absolutely in love with this brownstone and the gate. <br />
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94KbP-1ZXQ0B3jX7yn1TrASovgCF3D4zdVfIXcleDkcmnD-RiP_aintInW9I60EFPF6IsCea6LmpF_H4Bfws_TM4og7pW_3goMk7HfXd459ZOAjOulTB8b8tCubYU8bKAPMYPizbJ7CY/s1600/whitestone.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646018352656452146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94KbP-1ZXQ0B3jX7yn1TrASovgCF3D4zdVfIXcleDkcmnD-RiP_aintInW9I60EFPF6IsCea6LmpF_H4Bfws_TM4og7pW_3goMk7HfXd459ZOAjOulTB8b8tCubYU8bKAPMYPizbJ7CY/s640/whitestone.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="478" /></a>I dream of owning this place. It is magnificent inside. I've been in love with this place since we moved to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Yorkville</span> 3 years ago. It is so charming. Once, someone inside had the window open and they were practicing the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">violin</span> on their balcony. So dreamy! I can't help but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sneak</span> a peak inside <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">every time</span> we pass by. Nate and I take detours down this street just so I can peer in. <br />
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One day!</div>Lauritzen Lovin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/11553557369790587130noreply@blogger.com3