tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91573330489786855912024-03-04T21:32:36.699-08:00Life is beautiful stage twoChelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-57019307457898864182014-07-14T20:47:00.003-07:002014-07-14T20:47:48.133-07:00The process.ART<br />
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Looking back it is THE small choices of change made along the way that created the final piece. It is the courage to paint over a piece. It is the decision to keep trying when I have given hope on a piece. I learn by the process. It is the process of painting that makes it a therapeutic outlet of expression for me. I am a beginner. I am learning. I'm not great at it. But wanted to share the process. I wish other artists would do this more. I feel I would learn so much more about a piece and the artist if I knew what was under the final layer. Or how they arrived at their final piece. Here is a bit of the process. I'll start taking more pictures for my next pieces.<br />
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<br />Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-51138092339369608932013-08-24T10:05:00.001-07:002013-08-24T10:05:44.196-07:00I organized!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyBbUbdlrtWCvfQK8fssxg7_Ddb1AByXTotDrBrDeonJZJ92lff3Eje6H7S2gwlZ8luncZ_pmS7RqSHJTB_mQV_YhesL_GfTRcWIj6K1uNfBYGiNH6dkdyDFK2aotoOezQjq7MCAcorg/s1600/20130822_235542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKyBbUbdlrtWCvfQK8fssxg7_Ddb1AByXTotDrBrDeonJZJ92lff3Eje6H7S2gwlZ8luncZ_pmS7RqSHJTB_mQV_YhesL_GfTRcWIj6K1uNfBYGiNH6dkdyDFK2aotoOezQjq7MCAcorg/s640/20130822_235542.jpg"> </a> </div>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-50952363867480187982013-07-08T14:51:00.000-07:002013-07-08T14:51:48.056-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These three deserve an I love you post!<br />
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We can start with the littlest . I can't believe you are already 7 Month's old!. You are so squishy and lovable. I love that you smile a lot of the time when I glance your way as if you have been waiting for me to look at you! You have the best laughs and Kiera does a good job getting those out of you. You are not a picky eater at all! I don't think you have said no to any flavors yet! I love it when you do your little fast excitement kicks when you see Baby food.You are a great sitter but aren't a fan of being on your tummy at all.Your favorite thing to do is to pull things out of the box. I love that you love people. You lighten so many people around you with your contagious smile. I don't know how I got so lucky to have you! You are such a content happy baby. You learn quickly to adapt to schedules and have mastered falling asleep on your own! Either in the car seat or in your crib. I love you!<br />
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Kiera I can't believe that you are this running talking little miss. You are so fun to be with. You have such a kind heart. You are a great older sister and love to tell little sister what she can or can't do. haha. You are so gentle with Liana and I don't have to worry much about you hurting her at all. My favorite is when you sing songs to her. You have become so much more independent and can play by yourself! Your imagination is growing. I love playing pretend with you. For example this morning while we had our time together. You face painted my face. With all sorts of shapes and animals. You have developed this laugh that is just out of this world. All your friends love it. ( I think especially the boys) You have become more and more social. For example this week a bunch of I think 7 year olds were on the other side of the street and you were so excited to say Hi to all them. You make me laugh all the time. Oh don't grow up too fast.<br />
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We celebrated our anniversary this week! I can't believe I got so lucky to find this man and marry him 4 year's ago. He got me the prettiest flowers I think yet . We got to go to Knott's berry farm ALONE! One of the best dates we have. I'll save all the amazing things about him between us ;). But just thought he needed a special blog post love ;).<br />
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Probably should update on the rest of the amazing adventures we have had recently. Another time ;)<br />
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-38933716871820424712013-03-18T22:32:00.003-07:002013-03-18T22:32:20.974-07:00Diy fabric growth chart!! <div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3yZpnSWRtE3akkQ5SgmeP0OJKR98BVV26z0l0GuyYFk_Y_P9A4u0LXf1_XcbvH7TWjfSbEXPoOGZjru6k6-Kn9DiBOWvy_CZbnlsYBCfuzJRv09XCqxI4gjH-L9XJTWqLBXWOCM2ExDA/' /></div>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-39068106594013581502013-03-18T22:32:00.001-07:002013-03-18T22:32:07.345-07:00Pretend city inspired felt food :)<div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHZpUEMI10mKJM-FehBppzMNeKHE1xpdZdtWdNEVGJi_JGAo_UD6a9_lW654Vx5C_Ho7S8Wa5axj6p7nRkjbyTLYvtRvUpMRrbQ8xG3F7GV-4RnhsL3PBllbBXqr6c-r0dAW0AJI_kAA/' /></div>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-13032109098768573622013-03-15T17:55:00.001-07:002013-03-15T17:55:01.510-07:00Guest room to play room!!<div><p dir=ltr>This was my big project recently! I converted our guestroom to a play room! Don't worry you can still come stay with us but just upstairs instead :) I am so happy with it. Toys are so much more visible which invites her to play and create on her own! </p>
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Having two is definitely Harder than one especially when you have added hormonal issues. Hence the need to be grateful. Some sweet moments this week. Liana responds very well to smiles now. Kiera loves her five little monkeys jumping on the bed book so much that she hugs it when she goes to bed. Fried raviolis are pretty delicious. My husband is amazing and is getting buff which is a nice bonus. Liana took a breast milk bottle today and drank it super fast!! Kiera did fabulous at her model/ company photoshoot today. So proud of how well she can follow instructions. Kiera can play herself without me a lot longer than before. Kiera is starting to become interested in the potty again. Getting food poisoning helped loose some pds. Having a bad foot means husband helps me more. Many great things this week. All about perspective right? ;). <br />
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Chelsea was feeling contractions around 10:00 PM last night and then <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> went into the <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">hospital</span> around 1:00 AM.<span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">We</span> were lucky that <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> could get the attention really quickly as <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> are one of the only deliveries this morning. When <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> were admitted <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> were already 5 CM dilated. Chelsea progressed pretty quickly and then slowed down. They had to give her some pitocin in order to get her contractions and other stuff going more consistently and at the same level. The doctor came and did a regular checkup on her thinking that she wasn't close. After Chelsea described her pushing feelings and checking that she was dilated to 10 CM they started the delivery processes. Pushing lasted for about 20 to 30 minutes, maybe quicker. It was noticeably faster than Kiera's delivery. </div>
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The baby was delivered very smoothly and peacefully. She did not scream or cry very much and she was a happy baby from the get go. Hopefully that stays like that through her whole life. <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">We</span> will send out more information later and maybe any details I left out. <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">We</span> are very excited for all of you guys to see her. When Kiera first saw her, she was kind of scared and didn't know how to react. She just stared and touched her hands slightly. She was also very happy that Liana gave her a small gift. <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">We</span>'ll give you more updates as time goes. if you have any questions please ask away just incase <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc;">we</span> forget something. </div>
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We are doing well and are loving sleepy new born Liana. She is so easy so far! Very easy going and doesn't mind not being held all the time and falls asleep on her own and does not have awake time at night! But it's only first week! So who knows I am sure it will change soon. I just feel so blessed of the gift we have been given. Having a second child has made me realize that you just increase your capacity to love. I love my hubby even more after watching him step up and take care of Kiera. I love Kiera even more after watching her love Liana and giving me time with her. She really seems so much older now! I now also have a new love for this brand new angel. Liana is so sweet and I just stay up at night sometimes just to watch her. Having a new born at Christmas gives this whole season a new meaning. Really the best Christmas gift ever. I also feel so humbled being on the receiving end of so much support and love. From my family from afar and close by. From friends all over. </div>
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-32053161788776252852012-10-15T20:28:00.001-07:002012-10-15T20:39:42.742-07:00Oh the little joys in life<b id="internal-source-marker_0.5968343131244183"></b><br />
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Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-49338500766410554862012-09-17T20:10:00.001-07:002012-09-17T20:11:55.611-07:00Kiera loved this penguin statue today. I loved her outfit :D<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
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I know what I like. I like mushrooms, tofu, noodles and lots and lots of meat. I am also obsessed with fruit. Sometimes I get my very special treat which is go gurt. I ask for it by sticking my tougue out. I have started to enjoy swimming alot! I love my new playset and ask to go outside all the time. I love it when daddy pushes me on the swing and puts me to bed. I have gone potty in the toliet a couple of times for fun. I say lots of stuff but most of it I am the only one who understands. I love my friends and get so excited to see my cousins. I don't like nursery or when Mom leaves me with someone else.I am a very busy girl and have play dates everyday where I learn to dance and sing songs! </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-27580715199367976182012-08-22T22:24:00.000-07:002012-08-22T22:26:46.171-07:00HELP! rugs....<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=7743368de5&view=att&th=13951eb4a7acd399&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=1411061976243634176-1&zw" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2012-08-10_14-38-42_813.jpg" border="0" height="360" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=7743368de5&view=att&th=13951eb4a7acd399&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=1411061976243634176-1&zw" width="640" /></a><a href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=RN007_main" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Raleigh Natural Fiber Rug" border="0" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=RN007_main" /></a><img alt="Saybrook Indoor/Outdoor Rug" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=RW215_main" /><img alt="Hand-woven Ultimate Beige Shag Rug (8' x 10')" src="http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/P13412928a.jpg" /><br />
So the top picture is my formal living room thus far. I really want to add a color possibly yellow since my other room is also this same blue color. ( I know I love it a little too much). How do I go about adding the color? If I added yellow pillows what rug should I get? I CLEARLY need HELP!Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-78435762268393072152012-08-22T22:20:00.000-07:002012-08-22T22:20:07.101-07:00Shopping decisions....WOOD or Plastic Kitchen set??<br />
What would you get your little girls?<br />
The plastic one has cool electronic features while the wood ones are just so pretty!<br />
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It's been a month since we have moved ! We are starting to feel more settled and are really feeling like this was a great move for our family. We love everything about our new house and everyday it seems I like something more about this house. It has been a learning experience to pick furniture and slowly add things to our house to make it our own. I have loved shopping on Overstock.com. and online in general. Makes things so much easier and I can see why it's addicting! Getting the real thing in the mail is exciting! We got Kiera a play set and have tried to set time aside to put it together but we have been soo slow!<br />
We also have liked getting to know this area although I still get lost all the time. My sense of direction is terrible!<br />
Getting to know people all over again takes a while and makes me miss our old ward but I have been so grateful to how people are so nice to us in this new ward and they have sooo many talented moms who are willing to share their talents. We have free dance class, music class, soccer camp, adventure days and beach days every week! Pretty amazing! Kiera was quite the little dancer today and can really follow all the moves pretty well! I loved watching her learn and get excited. We have also been busy with Mommy and Me yoga. The picture is of her in the class. It's been definitely an interesting experience. Summer is just so fun! We are heading to spend time with my side of the family for two weeks and we get to go on a cruise too! The only downside is that daddy has to stay and work. We will really miss him on this trip but are glad that he is willing to let us get away :D.<br />
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I'll keep you posted on our new ward and maybe even post some pics of our new home! </div>Chelseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10325074916292720850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157333048978685591.post-38969408434384880382012-05-30T20:43:00.000-07:002012-05-30T20:43:46.521-07:00Almost a year and a half. This age is so fun.There are so many things that she does that just cracks me up. Her little personality is starting to come through. Some of the favorite things I love that she does is ...that she will say please for other kids to give her the toy she wants. She pats my back when I cough. She gives me random hugs. I make all her owies go away. She blows kisses to strangers . She shrugs her shoulder. She loves to get attention from strangers. I love it when she plays peek a boos. I love watching her get super duper excited at fish or when she plays with other kids. I love it when she tries to jump. She is starting to become a really good dancer. It's cute when she wakes up at night and she stands in her crib with her head leaning on the side of the crib. I love that she loves food. I love it when she talks. She loves to go brush her teeth. I love watching her really take care of her doll. I think it's hilarious when she calls me Chelsea and daddy honey. I love seeing those lips just pout. She says xie xie for thank you in Chinese all day long when I give her things. And pretends to pray for only 5 sec and sometimes will even mutter something when she folds her arms and puts her head down. She is my best buddy ( after daddy of course :P). Never knew I could become best buddies with someone so little :D.<br />
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