tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19587810873254898822024-03-04T23:41:28.190-08:00Happy Stephanie WinterHappy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-36711366653146268112014-01-12T14:29:00.001-08:002014-01-12T14:29:23.226-08:00Slowly but surely...<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j3PDmFnxqdiuLdydA7pRl94cC1bABayLc4PHHvwDiqebR4LCjf5MPMDJ9v3tnt-YNtaH-fNO0UUv-I47KEplGLRS843VnslV1_W4QkuNbP213nuyGxBuWBW2UKiPEwa7IGIG7WOpexU/s640/blogger-image--406322932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4j3PDmFnxqdiuLdydA7pRl94cC1bABayLc4PHHvwDiqebR4LCjf5MPMDJ9v3tnt-YNtaH-fNO0UUv-I47KEplGLRS843VnslV1_W4QkuNbP213nuyGxBuWBW2UKiPEwa7IGIG7WOpexU/s640/blogger-image--406322932.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm getting along with my list. I'm very good at making sure to take my 35 min nap every day. I'm also good at enjoying my morning quiet time & only missed 1 day of workout, so that's something. I have to be honest & realistic with myself because I expect that I should just magically do all the things I list, but it's called a Journey for a reason & these things take time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am working on making a meal plan with those fancy books pictured above. That is, if I can stop distracting myself with EVERYTHING else. Ugh... Growing up and being the person I am expecting myself to be is very challenging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And there is the truth. As a friend mentioned to me earlier this month when I was complaining about my birthday, I grew up long ago. The problem lies in the fact that I have a list of expectation for myself. So in fact, it's all in my head and that's ok. I'm working through it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Sunday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stephanie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-36708915734972984482012-01-09T00:06:00.000-08:002012-01-09T00:08:18.687-08:00A little food and a good bookAfter a very fun (oh so long) day I arrived home to find that a new book was waiting for me on the front step. I couldn't wait to tear open the package. Our home was unusually quiet so I thought I would treat myself to a couple Ruben Rolls while I read.<br />
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I have the best memories of my Aunt Mimi making these for me during high school. This fact brought on the desire to do a little recipe sharing. It's my first share so if you do make them, please let me know what you think (raises eyebrows in a hopeful manner) <span style="color: #38761d;">* everything in green denotes the product I use</span><br />
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Ruben Rolls<br />
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1/4 lb. Corned Beef <i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">(Boars Head deli meat - shredded)</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">1/3lb. (8 Slices) Swiss Cheese</span> </span><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">(Boars Head deli - thin Lacey Swiss)</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">1/3 C Thousand Island dressing </span></span><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> (Annie's Organic)</span></i><br />
<div style="color: black;">1/2 C Sauerkraut <i> </i><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">(Boars Head </span></i></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">1 tube (8) Natural Crescent Roll dough</span> </span><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> (Immaculate Baking Co.)</span></i><br />
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</span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-weight: normal;">Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden brown.</span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-weight: normal;">Enjoy.</span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></h2><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #45818e; text-align: center;"><i>We have also made some amazing rolls like this using Boar's Head Smoked Gouda, </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #45818e;">shaved hard salami & crescent rolls. So Yummy.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Stephanie</div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-40925921580093428152010-09-11T16:56:00.000-07:002010-09-11T16:56:16.233-07:00A Little Tribute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qGH-JOKxxxJRqZhXyT2CKh7U83NSBSbHWKYRgmJr1rufAtV2q3kyqW-z0Mf3738dPX2cu0qWUWhpgXClkRsrCEZnjNR9VS4XXZuzJZi1maRmj0lqD69T35jvBuir5Is9uwKEa50khOQ/s1600/Tribute.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qGH-JOKxxxJRqZhXyT2CKh7U83NSBSbHWKYRgmJr1rufAtV2q3kyqW-z0Mf3738dPX2cu0qWUWhpgXClkRsrCEZnjNR9VS4XXZuzJZi1maRmj0lqD69T35jvBuir5Is9uwKEa50khOQ/s400/Tribute.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-27959420863285076382010-07-03T01:11:00.000-07:002010-07-03T01:11:57.341-07:00Feeling Fiesty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSI2GHFg29Q2mArU7vm8UjzyRKxyQN-HultAkaEYcHByoX0n5DJaak19toZ1QGEMvvlqNu8-arvOPTot-XW9D0shVxhnXunym4ps5khqV6gLtgsMIsM6ykOxA3zSRZx5DxzA0tr9AR3o/s1600/PAINT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSI2GHFg29Q2mArU7vm8UjzyRKxyQN-HultAkaEYcHByoX0n5DJaak19toZ1QGEMvvlqNu8-arvOPTot-XW9D0shVxhnXunym4ps5khqV6gLtgsMIsM6ykOxA3zSRZx5DxzA0tr9AR3o/s320/PAINT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes a little change is necessary. Updates to follow...</div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-492853851506307612010-06-30T23:54:00.000-07:002010-07-01T02:36:07.117-07:00Kelly Love<em><span style="color: #38761d;">A Magical Journey </span></em><br />
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It paints my room a grey blue <br />
then slowly begins to peel<br />
Dancing, soul moving in a<br />
white linen dress adhorned with a blue lace neckline<br />
Bare feet praising painted toes<br />
Drying flowers hanging in the corner<br />
A hint of Eucalyptus, Jasmin,<br />
Lavender floating through like a feather<br />
Old barn knoted wood flooring<br />
White wooden bench <br />
quietly, slowly peeling<br />
Clothes line in the background <br />
daily sheets freely dancing along<br />
Peering through the window<br />
Fields of green grass waving <br />
as far as the eye can see<br />
Wild flowers perfectly, simply<br />
A ferris wheel on the horizon<br />
<em><span style="color: #76a5af;">Amazing</span></em>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-50123381244830828492010-06-29T13:26:00.000-07:002010-06-29T19:30:53.719-07:00Be True<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixK7Rye-vQIS3MLKYd0erMd0CV4EeRgzjDLdgjRa0XCu3nFPuq3NIC_CG1OaDjMVGoD0pi10dG_ZfHZbMKzXYqku1Ao94R-MsOppwx-aTQdeEFeHIzdzH8ifw9ChvIp4aridW8pwy8hWk/s1600/betrue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixK7Rye-vQIS3MLKYd0erMd0CV4EeRgzjDLdgjRa0XCu3nFPuq3NIC_CG1OaDjMVGoD0pi10dG_ZfHZbMKzXYqku1Ao94R-MsOppwx-aTQdeEFeHIzdzH8ifw9ChvIp4aridW8pwy8hWk/s320/betrue.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This picture is very inspiring to me today. A simple reminder to be true to oneself. </div><div style="text-align: center;">To imagine, to grow, to dream, to reach, to live & to love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-50366742711079476342010-06-23T11:18:00.000-07:002010-06-23T11:18:34.352-07:00A Peaceful NightQuiet.<br />
Still. <br />
Perfect night. <br />
Stolen kisses.<br />
Pen, just right. <br />
Blank canvas. <br />
Music dancing. <br />
Paint brushes feeling empty. <br />
Fingers dance across a page.<br />
Hanging aprons receiving praise. <br />
Love flowing in and out.<br />
Shared breath. <br />
Lights out.Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-32907492434219405362010-05-05T13:14:00.000-07:002010-05-05T13:15:37.623-07:00A Shared Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A sweet voice, a twinkling eye, a quiet chuckle, a simple sigh</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A little boys laughter, a sock on hand, an iPod touch, a very good friend</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">An unmade bed, tossled hair, wrinkled clothes, a reading chair</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Morning coffee, favorite cardi, computer chair, a writing tablet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A new adventure, far away, flying dragons, fresh beach air</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A family day. One but many. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Moments shared. Moments seperate. </span></div><br />
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</div>Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958781087325489882.post-31803507453800985472008-05-15T12:23:00.000-07:002008-11-13T03:29:57.288-08:00A Girl, Her Papa & the Mustache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_1Q7HoRXgwtglCcXqt8TBCQfRT1OpAfuFUstOVZv87jELijV_65e38J8FGwVOE-g_RvPU-hVTLgi02SgyRp6KXekt0b-0Si0aygJAOdlX4FPw0Vx9SgvHnB78yLMSaLNPqUrR6bz28U/s1600-h/papa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_1Q7HoRXgwtglCcXqt8TBCQfRT1OpAfuFUstOVZv87jELijV_65e38J8FGwVOE-g_RvPU-hVTLgi02SgyRp6KXekt0b-0Si0aygJAOdlX4FPw0Vx9SgvHnB78yLMSaLNPqUrR6bz28U/s320/papa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200688263599330802" border="0" /></a><br />There once was a great man who loved and was well loved by his Granddaughter. So much so that they were like father & daughter. He lived in a big house on 5 wooded acres in a house that she "helped" build (well sanded) when she only 3 years old.<br /><br />They would take walks together from the time that she could walk until she grew up and moved away. They would go on nature treasure hunts and create great things out of the wood on their property. He taught her how to use all of the wood working tools & to make the designs in her head come out so that they could be held & loved by all.<br /><br />This man had always had a handlebar mustache. He would trim it and wax it and curl it on it's ends & make the girl smile & giggle. When he got sick, he could no longer take care of his mustache so the little girl, all grown up would trim it & comb it & curl it on it's ends for him.<br /><br />Sadly he went on his journey without her & away when his happy mustache. This made the girl very sad.<br /><br />On day the girl came across a handmade wooden mustache that reminded her of her most favorite person in the world. She paid the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8574555">artist</a> that created it so that it could live with her in her home. She promised to take care of it , love it, and pass on the story of the Mustache. The thought of this made her very happy & she looked for it's arrival in the post as she had a perfect home for it in her studio so she could see it every day.<br /><br /><br />This girl would like to send happy thoughts and vibes to Ben the artist & thank him for creating something to help patch an empty spot.Happy Stephanie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03462772635458224871noreply@blogger.com