Chocolate Peanut Granola

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Today Emma and I stayed in our pj’s. I decided after yesterday’s crazy schedule, that today would be dedicated to doing whatever we want. Emma has already chomped on a Hershey bar, I am about to make[…]

GIVE AWAY!!!

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Yes, another GIVEAWAY!!!! And this one is for the momm’y, aunt, friend, grandmother…whoever….has a little princess in their lives and would like to give her a little bling. I am giving away a crystal necklace[…]

Today

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Today is overcast and rain is off and on. Even though we haven’t ventured outside yet, and we will, we’ve had a fun time indoors. A few things stand out. First: Emma has learned how[…]

In my Fall closet

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. My Fall Items by aemielonen featuring GAP These pieces are hanging or sitting in my closet. I am totally ready for Fall and can’t wait to wear more jackets and hats. I’ve been really into[…]

Shameless Promoting: The Copper Acorn

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Shameless promoting, that is what this post is about. I have a website that you can go here and see, that sells jewelry. The Copper Acorn. I know everyone and their grandmother practically makes jewelry, but I[…]

My American Mindset

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Go here for pictures of our adventure yesterday at the Portland Polish Festival. * cute pictures On a similar note, I was thinking that I would tell you about something that I’ve been thinking about.[…]

Teddy Bear Parade

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. This morning Emma and I went to our cute historic downtown Gresham, OR to see the Teddy Bear Parade that happens every September. It’s cute and mainly aimed for children, but I had just as[…]

cowgirl emma

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. today was nice, but i’m feeling lazy and so i’m not going to worry about capitalizing my letters. it’s easier that way. ~this morning emma and i were playing in her room and i decided[…]

Kittie Photo Shoot

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Do you ever have those days where most things seem pretty? Today is that day for me. Maybe it’s the cooler weather. Who knows. I took a photo shoot of my cats and got some[…]

Bowling

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I’m feeling better, but I’m typing this one handed because I have a sick sleeping little girl in my left arm. Poor thing. This isn’t obviously going to be long because I would rather snuggle[…]

I don’t get sick

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I don’t get sick. Not really ever. I think I’m the person who spreads colds, flues, etc. I don’t mean to, but it’s just how it is. Travis was complaining about feeling like he was[…]

Magical Rain

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. It’s raining today in the greater Pacific Northwest. We’ve been having beautiful weather recently, but every once in a while mother nature reminds us Fall is here. It’s maybe 60′ with overcast skies and has[…]

Crazy Ridiculous

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Crazy Ridiculous is the only way I can describe how I’m feeling after going grocery shopping. As written in older posts, I have $60 for 2 weeks. Impossible? Read the old posts. I went to the dollar[…]

Boring-meal plan

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Is this getting boring for any of you? It certainly is for me. Writing cute little adventures is sure more fun than writing our meal plan. None the less I have to do it because[…]

Traditions and Hopes

Just recently I, Alexis, was driving down a street and suddenly became overwhelmed with how much I love seeing Autumn arrive. Everything about it beats every season out of the water. But, the best part of autumn is that it ushers in the holiday season. Costume parties, large family meals, pumpkin spiced everything, eggnog, caramel[…]

The past 3 days

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. The past 3 days have been crazy. Being in Duvall visiting Trav’s parents, going to a square dance in a barn ( Yes! And it was SO much fun!), biking a meer18 MILES!!!!!, arriving home[…]

Watermarking

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I’ve been wanting to watermark my photos for sometime now. And just recently I was reading a friends blog (very cute) and because of a story she linked, it pushed me into actually doing it.[…]

Part 2 of Morning Adventures with Alexis

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. (Read past post to understand what I’m talking about) OK, so we see tons of people standing in line and it totally feels like the day after Thanksgiving. Most are women with children in strollers,[…]