<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141</id><updated>2012-01-30T12:50:36.784-06:00</updated><category term='Costumes'/><category term='Essential Oils'/><category term='Fishing'/><category term='Reformation Day'/><category term='Special Events'/><category term='Conferences'/><category term='My Travels'/><category term='home-sweet-home'/><category term='home--sweet-home'/><category term='Young Living'/><category term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category term='Baby Oils Stash'/><category term='Wedding'/><category term='Jamestown'/><category term='Family'/><category term='Christmas'/><category term='My Simple LIfe'/><category term='Friends'/><category term='Emma'/><category term='Photography'/><category term='Labor'/><category term='My Sewing'/><category term='Giveaway'/><category term='Blanchard Baby'/><title type='text'>The Simple Scents of Life</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>567</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5978996386172587923</id><published>2012-01-30T12:27:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2012-01-30T12:27:36.389-06:00</updated><title type='text'>And the winner is...</title><summary type='text'>
Lauren!  



We received a very sweet comment from Wendi at Rora Valley:




We've had so much fun with the poem and getting everyone to vote the first time! We concede to #1, she has a great poem! Thank you so much for doing the giveaway! We enjoyed participating! Congratulations to poem #1!

Wendi, from Rora Valley



Thanks soooo much to all of you who wrote poems and to all who helped make </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5978996386172587923/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/and-winner-is.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5978996386172587923'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5978996386172587923'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/and-winner-is.html' title='And the winner is...'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1742373125861231695</id><published>2012-01-28T22:56:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2012-01-30T12:50:36.814-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Essential Oils'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Giveaway'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Young Living'/><title type='text'>EGATS!!!!!  WE HAVE A TIE!!!!</title><summary type='text'>
Okay, not a silk tie, nor a bow-tie (even those are very cool...), no seersucker, cotton......



No, my dear readers...we have a tie between TWO POEMS!!!



Please take a moment to read the poems below...and choose your favorite.  If you have voted before, please vote again! 



The contest will be over and the polls closed at 6:00 PM MONDAY EVENING!  
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 7:00 PM.

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1742373125861231695/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/egats-we-have-tie.html#comment-form' title='70 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1742373125861231695'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1742373125861231695'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/egats-we-have-tie.html' title='EGATS!!!!!  WE HAVE A TIE!!!!'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0vMxT40oou4/TyTQIym5-dI/AAAAAAAAIz8/-BOv8nCRpMc/s72-c/lauren.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>70</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3709271502529051517</id><published>2012-01-23T14:09:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2012-01-28T22:39:55.841-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Essential Oils'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Giveaway'/><title type='text'>The Poems are IN so where are the VOTES?!?!?</title><summary type='text'>

Calling one and all to view the following poems and cast a vote for their favorite rhyme!



We have 12 entries today and hope that you take the time to read them all, analyze them, and vote!



A quick note to our contestants: PLEASE feel free to BEG your family and friends to vote for YOU!  The more votes, the better!!!  



The winner will receive a winter oils kit and a set of roll-on </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3709271502529051517'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3709271502529051517'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/poems-are-in-so-where-are-votes.html' title='The Poems are IN so where are the VOTES?!?!?'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bIQGlwPRrxg/Tx28WIzMarI/AAAAAAAAIzk/QrBzeMavME0/s72-c/IMG_7946+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3640454172390509071</id><published>2012-01-16T12:27:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2012-01-16T18:55:32.042-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Giveaway'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Young Living'/><title type='text'>A Valentine's Day Giveaway!!!</title><summary type='text'>




Welcome, welcome to Simple Scents Oils!!!  We are soooo excited to be hosting a Valentine's Day giveaway!  The winner of our contest will win a three-pack of Young Living's essential oils:







We use these three blends all winter long!  Purification to cleanse the 
air from sick germs, R.C. to clear congestion, and Thieves almost daily 
to ward off sick-bugs!  Wherever we go, these oils </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3640454172390509071/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3640454172390509071'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3640454172390509071'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html' title='A Valentine&apos;s Day Giveaway!!!'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVLLI9ZFEdY/TxRtINP1iHI/AAAAAAAAIyw/is8Uvjrx1sQ/s72-c/IMG_7933+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1287161706546016286</id><published>2011-12-29T16:10:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2011-12-29T16:13:05.554-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Essential Oils'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baby Oils Stash'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Young Living'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Labor'/><title type='text'>The Essential Birth Stash!</title><summary type='text'>
 

My Sweet Baby




 Many people have been asking me for my essential oils list for pregnancy and labor.  My mom put my list on her blog soon after Lilyana was born, but I thought that I should post it here as well.   It is not intended to prescribe, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is your responsibility to educate yourself and address any health or medical needs you may have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1287161706546016286/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/essential-birth-stash.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1287161706546016286'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1287161706546016286'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/essential-birth-stash.html' title='The Essential Birth Stash!'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GHQTD3xKhm8/TvzfaAlo0QI/AAAAAAAAIpo/BC_FGWc-7J0/s72-c/IMG_0056.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-136772562393177873</id><published>2011-12-23T11:10:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2011-12-23T11:10:58.004-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Great news!!!  The old site is back online!</title><summary type='text'>
Welcome back to It's the Simple Things!  Our new blog is still up and we try to keep it updated with current family events, but I was saddened to let this blog go...so after talking it over with Ben, I've decided to keep it going with essential oils!  Same address, a different look, and a twist on the old name...Simple Scents.   



As I continue to use more and more essential oils in my own </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/136772562393177873/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-news-old-site-is-back-online.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/136772562393177873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/136772562393177873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/great-news-old-site-is-back-online.html' title='Great news!!!  The old site is back online!'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-76LW3i6wc7A/TvS1emj8VqI/AAAAAAAAIh0/Ly4HQksWo08/s72-c/IMG_6408.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6144282650558697895</id><published>2010-06-03T22:24:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2010-06-03T23:57:18.265-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding'/><title type='text'>Introducing our new blog...A Simple Renaissance</title><summary type='text'>After five years of rambling about the simple things in my life, I've now reached a big moment...I'm moving on.  Instead of blogging alone, my wonderful husband, Ben, and I have decided to create a new blog.  On our magical wedding day, we became a new family.  Though many things have changed, some things are still the same.  My life is still simple and beautiful.My musings will continue, but </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6144282650558697895/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/06/introducing-our-new-bloga-simple.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6144282650558697895'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6144282650558697895'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/06/introducing-our-new-bloga-simple.html' title='Introducing our new blog...A Simple Renaissance'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAhy7I5tJeI/AAAAAAAAHOk/d22b8lN1Qbw/s72-c/IMG_3343.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6728857052174042630</id><published>2010-05-15T14:08:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-15T14:12:05.635-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>At 3:30....click here! :D</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6728857052174042630/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/at-330.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6728857052174042630'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6728857052174042630'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/at-330.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S-7x23QpRmI/AAAAAAAAHMU/9lPxksQdyR4/s72-c/_MG_1210.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-430554356729189180</id><published>2010-05-13T23:30:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-14T00:14:24.812-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>So many details....so much to do!  Not much time to update now....maybe later. :)Fabric.Soon and very soon!Days go by!One more post before the big day?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/430554356729189180/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/so-many-details.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/430554356729189180'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/430554356729189180'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/so-many-details.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S-zSROVI7XI/AAAAAAAAHME/0feXwyYu8ss/s72-c/_MG_1209.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6241004732450095219</id><published>2010-05-04T08:53:00.010-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-06T11:36:23.340-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Here is the video:From VideoBusy days, lots of planning, and loads of mixed emotions.  It all makes for interesting days in our household.  I'm still trying to figure out how one can look forward to an event with so much excitement, wonder, love, and at the same time, so much sadness.  Last week began the time of "the lasts."Even as I write this, I'm living the last day that we'll all be together</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6241004732450095219/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/busy-days-lots-of-planning-and-loads-of.html#comment-form' title='15 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6241004732450095219'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6241004732450095219'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/05/busy-days-lots-of-planning-and-loads-of.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_B2L2NaubFo4/S-LQwM23tfI/AAAAAAAAMRI/9ghA_ntREVU/s72-c/VID00089.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>15</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6441042320701131158</id><published>2010-04-27T17:54:00.009-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-27T23:05:31.391-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Conferences'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Okay, so instead of breaking this up into two more posts, I decided to overwhelm you and give you the rest in one!  Mean of me, I know... *smile*  Things have really been picking up in our neck of the woods, and there will be lots to blog about soon...very soon. *smile*  Enjoy Day Two!Okay, I have to admit, this was my favorite shot from the weekend. Another great concert with Nathan Clark George</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6441042320701131158/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/okay-so-instead-of-breaking-this-up.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6441042320701131158'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6441042320701131158'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/okay-so-instead-of-breaking-this-up.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S9dtMOwn-OI/AAAAAAAAHG0/RGvO-IQNz-k/s72-c/_MG_0021.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5788730780459160734</id><published>2010-04-20T22:10:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-20T22:50:54.437-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Conferences'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The American Vision Worldview Conference came to town, and now the crew is gone.  But the encouragement, vision and zeal that each of the speakers brought remains still.  So much was taught, and I am so thankful to have been here to soak up the rich information.  Two speakers are still in town...I live with them! :)  Since there is no way I was going to get all 251 pictures uploaded, I chose the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5788730780459160734/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/american-vision-worldview-conference.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5788730780459160734'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5788730780459160734'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/american-vision-worldview-conference.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S85vTLFbSaI/AAAAAAAAHB0/ykbmR6kvv0I/s72-c/_MG_9976.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4185846810283100183</id><published>2010-04-09T19:16:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-10T08:36:51.782-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Life has been busy...surprised? :)  After a few months of work, so many details are beginning to come together!  In the midst of all the plans, Spring is really here.  It's absolutely amazing to go to bed and wake up in the morning to see new buds on the trees, and new booms almost daily.  The progress is so slow, and yet amazingly fast!  There have been lots of random blog updates lately, so I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4185846810283100183/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/life-has-been-busy.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4185846810283100183'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4185846810283100183'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/life-has-been-busy.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S7_D-IafUUI/AAAAAAAAG_E/qicl-CZt0d8/s72-c/_MG_9836.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3126503632938049710</id><published>2010-04-02T20:14:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-02T20:41:07.458-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Friends'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Spring has sprung, and that makes us very happy!  Not only that, but our dear friends in California had a frost the same day that we had a high of 73!  Haha...sorry, y'all, but I can't help it....Warmer weather means that we can be outdoors and actually enjoy it!  No more running to the car, hoping that it's warm inside, no more wearing layers and layers of clothing.  The coats have been packed, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3126503632938049710/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/spring-has-sprung-and-that-makes-us.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3126503632938049710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3126503632938049710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/04/spring-has-sprung-and-that-makes-us.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S7aXoPvcyBI/AAAAAAAAG9E/RXU0XLPFQak/s72-c/_MG_8956.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-807848199194300898</id><published>2010-03-16T15:36:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-19T21:57:20.856-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Life is beautiful.  Really, it is.  We may be very busy, in the midst of planning and wondering if we really are sane, but sometimes in the middle of what may look like chaos, things are coming together, the is order, and life is beautiful.  Here are a few pictures to prove it:Glue guns are good for many projects!Busy hands.Mmmmmm, look at those gorgeous lines on that silk!  Have I ever mentioned</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/807848199194300898/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/life-is-beautiful.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/807848199194300898'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/807848199194300898'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/life-is-beautiful.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S5_seH5jh8I/AAAAAAAAG60/m8DYqXgozFA/s72-c/_MG_8203.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1516570193614992198</id><published>2010-03-12T22:47:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-12T23:09:03.380-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Friends'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>A feature that came with my new computer (which I absolutely love, if you haven't figured that out yet, the computer, that is... :)), is the web cam, which I like too.  Now, with a web cam, one can video chat and Skype.  I thought that was just about it...then we discovered something else!  It also takes pictures!  You know, like one of those silly photo booths in the mall!  When one is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1516570193614992198/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/feature-that-came-with-my-new-computer.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1516570193614992198'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1516570193614992198'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/feature-that-came-with-my-new-computer.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S5sZ81a_LsI/AAAAAAAAG50/O0-iA-WmhK0/s72-c/Snapshot_20100312_1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3703213063300098915</id><published>2010-03-09T06:40:00.007-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-09T07:33:06.395-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wedding'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>A new, beautiful computer (given by a wonderful person) means that there are no pictures on the hard drive yet...no pictures makes blogging a little hard, and going to one's own shower where a camera is taken from them, makes it even more difficult!  Thankfully, however, some dear friends with a camera have helped me get out of this pickle.  Love y'all!My wonderful bridesmaids and their dear </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3703213063300098915/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-beautiful-computer-given-by.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3703213063300098915'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3703213063300098915'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-beautiful-computer-given-by.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S5ZGVTfzl-I/AAAAAAAAG4I/bdgQgDhq9hQ/s72-c/IMG_0567.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7070412175657818718</id><published>2010-03-02T19:30:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-02T19:55:55.866-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>William and I made cookies today. We felt like chocolate. Chocolate cookies + Raw milk + Kisses from the helper = Very good time.Enjoy the pictures.Mixing the ingredients is always a good place to start.Step two: Look as cute as possible while putting dough onto the cookie sheets.Eat the leftover dough and get chocolate on your face.Watch the cookies bake...we want them to come out just right, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7070412175657818718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/william-and-i-made-cookies-today.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7070412175657818718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7070412175657818718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/03/william-and-i-made-cookies-today.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S42_Wgftw0I/AAAAAAAAG1I/uuB0wwmyVTE/s72-c/_MG_7898.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-9122872894505755023</id><published>2010-02-18T08:06:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T09:04:18.017-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>There is nothing quite like feeling the urge to blog, and yet trying to come up with something to blog about! While we've been busy, we haven't been busy with one major thing, like our Twelfth Night Party....it's just been random little things that have occupied our time.But, it's the little random activities in life that make up the big picture. No matter how big, or how small something may be, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/9122872894505755023/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/02/there-is-nothing-quite-like-feeling.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/9122872894505755023'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/9122872894505755023'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/02/there-is-nothing-quite-like-feeling.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S31RhP-7OoI/AAAAAAAAGy8/d4HNGZbNeh4/s72-c/_MG_6045-1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7757716333683737397</id><published>2010-01-24T19:22:00.009-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-24T19:56:19.307-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Yes, I'm still alive and as busy as ever!  No, I take that back...I'm busier these days.  The snow is just about gone now, but these were pictures I had planned on posting awhile ago...  Because they were so fun, I decided to go ahead with the blog post.  So  besides saying that we really enjoy sledding and had a good time, I shall leave you to view the pictures...Em's face speaks volumes in this</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7757716333683737397/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/yes-im-still-alive-and-as-busy-as-ever.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7757716333683737397'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7757716333683737397'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/yes-im-still-alive-and-as-busy-as-ever.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S1z1lnPuDCI/AAAAAAAAGvs/MXudYH--mH4/s72-c/_MG_5339.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2986105419163548310</id><published>2010-01-10T18:01:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-10T18:49:34.288-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Costumes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Christmas Day.  Twelve Days of Christmas.  Twelfth Night.  Hmmmm, Twelfth Night party anybody?Last year we hosted a very small Twelfth Night party.  We had so much fun, we had to share with others this year!  So, characters were chosen, costumes were donned, food was made, a King Cake was baked.  Finally, after much anticipation and preparation, the night arrived...and what a night it was! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2986105419163548310/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-day.html#comment-form' title='17 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2986105419163548310'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2986105419163548310'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-day.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/S0psIAGbSXI/AAAAAAAAGsc/KdNXLD-3YjE/s72-c/_MG_5539.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>17</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8743986630969822627</id><published>2010-01-01T08:28:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T09:18:51.944-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blanchard Baby'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Christmas'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Christmas time is hear...happiness and cheer.  Fun for all, that children call their favorite time of year.A year of wonderful, and some very momentous occasions has passed us by once more. It will be a year that we all look back on and stand in awe as we see the Lord's hand in every situation.  When Christmastime comes around, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8743986630969822627/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-time-is-hear.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8743986630969822627'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8743986630969822627'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2010/01/christmas-time-is-hear.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sz4IV1b_KfI/AAAAAAAAGnE/wyvL8Qw72Wk/s72-c/_MG_4614.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6228327923289640939</id><published>2009-12-22T09:04:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-22T09:31:15.232-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Christmas'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Just this morning, mom and I were walking through the living room discussing grocery lists for our Christmas celebration.  As I pointed out that William was quietly gazing at the Nativity scene, mom commented that she used to spend hours doing the same thing when she was little. When I bent down to kiss the little man , I noticed something different, and told mom I didn't think she used to gaze </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6228327923289640939/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/just-this-morning-mom-and-i-were.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6228327923289640939'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6228327923289640939'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/just-this-morning-mom-and-i-were.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SzDgBg327uI/AAAAAAAAGjc/D4zdIvzpvek/s72-c/_MG_4649.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8939507011392756696</id><published>2009-12-13T21:50:00.009-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-15T09:07:35.464-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>**NEW VIDEO AT THE END!!!The big day finally came.  We had kept this secret for sooooo long, and we were afraid that news of what we had planned would leak out.  Last minute slide-shows, music selections, letters coming in that needed to be printed, and then leaving early enough to get there on time to decorate, but late enough that we wouldn't look suspicious were just a few of the details.  I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8939507011392756696/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/big-day-finally-came.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8939507011392756696'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8939507011392756696'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/big-day-finally-came.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SyW4ym5MI5I/AAAAAAAAGjA/asSUBFXrisU/s72-c/_MG_4120.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3735181641394077965</id><published>2009-12-04T11:28:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T11:40:45.589-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blanchard Baby'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Looking back on all the events of the year, it's hard to believe how many things I squeezed into this year...The kids and I waiting in the airport.Everything from visits from dear friends, a few trips myself, family vacation, exploring a few museums, riding in a RV and sleeping in a Wal-Mart parking lot for the first time, another wonderful Reformation Day faire, watching as the Lord has deepened</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3735181641394077965/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/looking-back-on-all-events-of-year-its.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3735181641394077965'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3735181641394077965'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/12/looking-back-on-all-events-of-year-its.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SxlH2wsTOsI/AAAAAAAAGc8/6hUTTnXBFxo/s72-c/_MG_3550.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-881085734276989919</id><published>2009-11-27T20:06:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-27T20:57:48.225-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>No, the sun was not shining, but then again, we weren't overly concerned.  Our "family" was coming over to share a Thanksgiving feast with us and there was still some work to do.  As we scurried around getting things finished, I think we were all contemplating the Lord's goodness.  I wonder how much society would change if people would recognize that each and every day is a gift and find </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/881085734276989919/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/no-sun-was-not-shining-but-then-again.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/881085734276989919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/881085734276989919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/no-sun-was-not-shining-but-then-again.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SxCH1_d0UEI/AAAAAAAAGc0/CGjkLpZ2FoM/s72-c/_MG_3227.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-827206437412586040</id><published>2009-11-21T09:49:00.010-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-21T10:40:06.671-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Well, these past two weeks have definitely been some of the busiest 14 days of the year!  Each day has had it's own special moment attached to it, and the next few months have promises of the same.  Instead of telling you all that we've done, I'll try to share it in pictures.  Thanks to Emma, Caleb, Jessica and the Sanford girls for getting some of these shots!William and his new "do."We went to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/827206437412586040/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-these-past-two-weeks-have.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/827206437412586040'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/827206437412586040'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-these-past-two-weeks-have.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SwgNtIqsenI/AAAAAAAAGXc/2F2MlqNJzUg/s72-c/_MG_2064.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4498562130276503854</id><published>2009-11-19T20:07:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T20:16:46.903-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The leaf pile...before Dad and Thomas took care of it, anyway.  Tradition continues and this year I've featured Caleb's highlight "jumps" over the years!  So, walk down memory lane and see how much Caleb has grown...The 2009 Jumps2008 JumpsThe 2007 JumpThe very first leaf pile jump...2006Pictures of my latest "adventures" coming soon!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4498562130276503854/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/leaf-pile.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4498562130276503854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4498562130276503854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/leaf-pile.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SwX6asAJLLI/AAAAAAAAGTk/bjT4Dp9MzlI/s72-c/_MG_1955.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8142906947813257864</id><published>2009-11-14T07:54:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-14T08:14:23.716-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>When the leaves turn colors and then fall to the ground, there is lots of raking to do.  We rake up one huge pile of leaves to play in before moving them to a burn pile.  And as we photograph just about every event in this house, this one didn't go unnoticed.  Tradition continues and the next post will have some pictures of Caleb's famous jump from this year, and selections from the past.  That </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8142906947813257864/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/when-leaves-turn-colors-and-then-fall.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8142906947813257864'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8142906947813257864'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/when-leaves-turn-colors-and-then-fall.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sv63dfGUJII/AAAAAAAAGSM/auSTS7kq_AA/s72-c/_MG_1871.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8351032152906450034</id><published>2009-11-06T07:29:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T09:07:12.231-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>  From all across the holler,from every nook and cranny,all the piggies are arrivingfor the yearly hootenanny.And so they came, from far and wide to join us for our Reformation Day Faire.  What a rich time of fellowship we had, fantastic food, musical specials, and deep, heart felt messages.  So many pictures from this event tell a different side of the this story, and yet, there is no way to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8351032152906450034/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-all-across-holler-from-every-nook.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8351032152906450034'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8351032152906450034'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-all-across-holler-from-every-nook.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SvQlS6ZKPrI/AAAAAAAAGPc/1bwkYxi9LmI/s72-c/_MG_1040.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8666029393461728330</id><published>2009-11-03T22:38:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-03T23:08:34.312-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The Highland Games...a chance for men, young and old, to show their strength and skill with long pieces of wood, formally known as cabers, as well as with giant rocks!  While some ladies may find these events fun, I prefer to sit on the sidelines, cheer for those I know, and photograph the event!  The Highland Games are a favorite part of our Faire, and this year we had many talented...um, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8666029393461728330/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/highland-games.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8666029393461728330'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8666029393461728330'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/highland-games.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SvEHLdFFpCI/AAAAAAAAGM8/pUPd9jl3TLw/s72-c/_MG_1315.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5039581136916122027</id><published>2009-11-01T21:13:00.010-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-02T08:11:11.543-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I think this was going to be the longest post on Reformation Day.  I took over 500 pictures throughout the weekend, discarded the bad ones, sorted through the good ones, and ended up with about 400 when I was done.  I had 50 pictures selected to show our off our Towne Square, but thought that was too many to put into one post.  Back to sorting and choosing the "cream of the crop!"  Maybe I'll </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5039581136916122027/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-think-this-was-going-to-be-longest.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5039581136916122027'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5039581136916122027'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-think-this-was-going-to-be-longest.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Su5Q5LkDcwI/AAAAAAAAGJ8/OhNXex6gDJ4/s72-c/_MG_1146.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4957134148310509629</id><published>2009-10-28T07:37:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-28T08:45:03.951-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Part TwoThe morning events on the second day of our Reformation Day Faire will filled with enlightening sessions, good music, fellowship, and lunch.  Enjoy!Dad, a.k.a. Theodore Beza gives a bit of history on the life of John Calvin.Excitement...anticipation...the mouth is watering already!!!  Why?Because Alwans is back this year!  Amazing food, great service!Caught on film.  Twice...never mind </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4957134148310509629/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/part-two-morning-events-on-second-day.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4957134148310509629'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4957134148310509629'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/part-two-morning-events-on-second-day.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sug8yV530UI/AAAAAAAAGFs/ITY3hdu4_-c/s72-c/_MG_1050.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7929411293992188267</id><published>2009-10-25T20:22:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-28T08:45:46.366-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The 2008 ParadeWow...I can hardly believe that our Reformation Day Faire has already come and passed!  We had a very good turn out last year, but we were amazed when over 400 people registered for this year!  Tickets go fast, so keep an eye out for next year's registration!One of my favorite authors flew in to be our keynote speaker.  Douglas Bond has authored twelve books, and each one has been </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7929411293992188267/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/2008-parade-wow.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7929411293992188267'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7929411293992188267'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/2008-parade-wow.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SuUHX6gWFkI/AAAAAAAAGCc/c5aaihF0dH4/s72-c/_MG_1517.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3465715289626785585</id><published>2009-10-12T09:03:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-13T09:04:12.134-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Well, I decided to combine the last two posts since I'll be away from home for a few days, and won't have access to my photos.  So, it's a bit longer than planned, and this only makes four parts instead of five.  It really was such a wonderful trip and I hope you've enjoyed the last few posts.We went to lunch at one of those Mongolian grills.  The food was scrumptious and there were so many </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3465715289626785585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/well-i-decided-to-combine-last-two.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3465715289626785585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3465715289626785585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/well-i-decided-to-combine-last-two.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/StM3xCFxmTI/AAAAAAAAF9g/hxebSj3uFPQ/s72-c/_MG_9792.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-816901541106731864</id><published>2009-10-08T21:04:00.010-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-09T09:56:03.592-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>As I'm sure many of you have already guessed, our next destination was the beach.  I've seen the Gulf of Mexico down in Galveston many times.  I've seen the Atlantic on the East coast, but until this trip, I had never seen the great Pacific ocean.  Imagine my delight and amazement as we walked down the sandy beach to see this incredible body of water.  My friends had told me all about it, but </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/816901541106731864/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/as-im-sure-many-of-you-have-already.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/816901541106731864'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/816901541106731864'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/as-im-sure-many-of-you-have-already.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Ss9B2iLm85I/AAAAAAAAF7o/EuKmsuIqZJA/s72-c/_MG_9679.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6503376656502617165</id><published>2009-10-05T09:57:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-05T10:29:09.773-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Moving right along to part two!  While some of the group made a long trek back to the airport to pick up forgotten luggage, the rest of us stayed home to watch home videos.  Unfortunately, I was so wrapped up in the afternoon activities, that I didn't even think of taking photos!  While we watched the videos, dinner preparations began and Ben made pies.  That evening we had friends come over for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6503376656502617165/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/moving-right-along-to-part-two-while.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6503376656502617165'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6503376656502617165'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/moving-right-along-to-part-two-while.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SsoLMroAXSI/AAAAAAAAFy4/wO2U1ONYDBM/s72-c/_MG_9584.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7152545606376068301</id><published>2009-10-02T22:11:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-02T22:39:32.589-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>As some of you may know, mom, Em and I left town for a week to visit friends out west.  The entire trip was full of delightful events, deliciously warm weather, dear friends and just hanging out.  It was a very special time and we are so grateful to our hosts for putting up with us!  We were rather troublesome... :)We missed our original flight out, which meant we had to wait for about an hour </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7152545606376068301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/as-some-of-you-may-know-mom-em-and-i.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7152545606376068301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7152545606376068301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/10/as-some-of-you-may-know-mom-em-and-i.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SsbCQLxmBpI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/19162WsJOYM/s72-c/_MG_9532.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4981000464985097015</id><published>2009-09-21T13:55:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-30T09:39:32.726-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Alrighty....I'm home from a wonderful trip out west, so I've decided to post about the Pumpkin Festival, which happened before my trip, but I never got around to posting about it.  So, while I go through all of the pictures that were taken this past week, please enjoy the pictures below!At the Pumpkin Festival, our church had a booth to let people know about our upcoming Reformation Day Faire, as</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4981000464985097015/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/alrighty.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4981000464985097015'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4981000464985097015'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/alrighty.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SsNsoX61JkI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/YN3Ean2OG8k/s72-c/_MG_9326.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8976346789958168764</id><published>2009-09-20T21:08:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-20T21:32:05.166-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Another one of the highlights of our trip in Virginia, was going to the beach.  We stopped there on our way home to play in the water and collect shells to bring home.  Here are a few photos from our outing that day...Why walk when you can run?Two happy girls in the water.Three happy girls about to be hit by the water.The adorable little man who wasn't so sure about the water...in the end, he was</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8976346789958168764/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/another-one-of-highlights-of-our-trip.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8976346789958168764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8976346789958168764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/another-one-of-highlights-of-our-trip.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SrbiBf1LgVI/AAAAAAAAFq4/YNmpGOEkJto/s72-c/_MG_9108.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6499578853523442741</id><published>2009-09-18T07:54:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T08:39:26.397-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Virginia has always been the favorite state in the McDonald household.  For years, we tried to think up reasons to visit, and try to find ways to move.  It's a state with so much history, there are stories of the early colonists, there is such a passion for why America fought for freedom, there are markers and historic sites from the War Between the States, and there are great cemeteries, where </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6499578853523442741/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/virginia-has-always-been-favorite-state.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6499578853523442741'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6499578853523442741'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/virginia-has-always-been-favorite-state.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SrOF4wprtxI/AAAAAAAAFpI/KiXWYn1_HME/s72-c/_MG_8885.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8462425696480395219</id><published>2009-09-16T19:33:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-16T20:37:10.561-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wednesday, the 9th day of September, in the late hours of the morning, the journey began.  An oil change was absolutely necessary before our long awaited departure, so when that procedure was accomplished, luggage was loaded, and we split up into two vehicles to make our way to the great Eastern state, of Virginia.  Mountains would be crossed and three states would be passed through before we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8462425696480395219/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/wednesday-9-th-day-of-september-in-late.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8462425696480395219'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8462425696480395219'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/wednesday-9-th-day-of-september-in-late.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SrGFVRS17DI/AAAAAAAAFkk/gq9eOchBgLY/s72-c/_MG_8576.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8062492973004382584</id><published>2009-09-05T19:11:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-05T19:45:43.183-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>As promised, here is part two of our Jubilee Church Picnic.  Some more games took place, a boffer war and tournament went on and my personal favorite activity was the baseball game, so be prepared to see lots of photos from that! :)The boffer wars began after lunch.I think Issac won this battle.Mr. Erber is up!Caleb and sweet Geneva decide baseball games aren't complete without music.Mr. Candler </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8062492973004382584/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/as-promised-here-is-part-two-of-our.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8062492973004382584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8062492973004382584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/09/as-promised-here-is-part-two-of-our.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SqMBmlWUDLI/AAAAAAAAFhs/3LUWBFw-K-8/s72-c/_MG_8208.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4497338249592253607</id><published>2009-08-31T20:02:00.010-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-01T08:20:25.966-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>After months of planning and looking forward to our Midwest P&amp;R Jubilee picnic, the day finally arrived!  We had five different churches represented, lots of fun activities, wonderful fellowship, incredible food and just good old fun!The day started out a bit chilly, but it soon warmed up and the weather was just lovely.  The first half of the day was cut out for relay races and family Olympics.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4497338249592253607/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/after-months-of-planning-and-looking.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4497338249592253607'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4497338249592253607'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/after-months-of-planning-and-looking.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Spx2qWX9kYI/AAAAAAAAFe8/TjKLxx6DE0k/s72-c/_MG_8087_2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5116108895003772183</id><published>2009-08-31T10:07:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-31T10:18:08.407-05:00</updated><title type='text'>i'm asking for your advice....</title><summary type='text'>Alrighty...after a lovely weekend with wonderful friends, I'm facing a serious dilemma.  I sorted through the...*goes to get exact count after chucking the bad ones* 175 photos I took on Saturday, and narrowed the blog selection down to 43.  So, now I can't decide if I should put them all into one post, or divide them into two or three blog posts.  Your input and advice would be greatly </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5116108895003772183/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-asking-for-your-advice.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5116108895003772183'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5116108895003772183'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/im-asking-for-your-advice.html' title='i&apos;m asking for your advice....'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Spvpk7IY9mI/AAAAAAAAFbM/fvNbzGB2pSc/s72-c/_MG_8067.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7851672029308095375</id><published>2009-08-23T21:23:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-23T22:26:50.068-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The geese flew by this morning.  The sound of geese is very welcoming in the Spring, because we know it's beginning to thaw...the sound of geese now means that Summer is almost over...which is sad, because it really just began!  Summertime here is very nice.  It's cool for the most part, low humidity (well, coming from a former Texas resident, anyhow :)), and huge blue skies.  Each time it rains,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7851672029308095375/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/geese-flew-by-this-morning.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7851672029308095375'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7851672029308095375'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/geese-flew-by-this-morning.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SpH9yy5MaQI/AAAAAAAAFa0/cMzX4CSAqdA/s72-c/_MG_7861.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2518986070116661388</id><published>2009-08-20T20:28:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-21T14:49:07.469-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wednesday morning started out as a lovely perfect summer day.  Mom and I had a few errands to run that day, and after getting caught up in other projects, we decided to head out after lunch.  The Lord works in mysterious ways, and we are both thankful that we weren't caught out in the storm that passed through that afternoon.  Instead, we were all together in our basement waiting for the tornado </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2518986070116661388/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/wednesday-morning-started-out-as-lovely.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2518986070116661388'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2518986070116661388'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/wednesday-morning-started-out-as-lovely.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/So39RIfaFoI/AAAAAAAAFYc/tH7p-NSYgeU/s72-c/misssuzy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8486593664443092753</id><published>2009-08-17T09:22:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-17T10:02:36.589-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Large families usually have large parties.  When Hannah turned six, she had one of those parties.  With three other families over, we celebrated Hannah's birthday with games, swinging, grilling, feasting, and just good having a good time.  Having been here in Illinois for almost three years now, Hannah and Emma have had time to really become best friends.  I think the pictures below prove that!  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8486593664443092753/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/large-families-usually-have-large.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8486593664443092753'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8486593664443092753'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/large-families-usually-have-large.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SolsPkvNtlI/AAAAAAAAFXE/8GdygoiVBuk/s72-c/_MG_7379.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2865502294231494179</id><published>2009-08-06T21:56:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-17T09:01:39.500-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Summer means gardens.  Gardens mean produce. Produce means lots of cucumbers from our wonderful neighbor; which means lots of pickles for us to make!  Thanks to a dear friend at church, mom and I just learned how to can!  We came home with what we had just learned and put our new knowledge to use.  We showed the girls what to do, and together, the four of us canned lots of Kosher Dill Pickles!  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2865502294231494179/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-means-gardens-gardens-mean.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2865502294231494179'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2865502294231494179'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-means-gardens-gardens-mean.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SnuY5V7r-eI/AAAAAAAAFUo/c4xbO7ifCT4/s72-c/_MG_7223.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5774249537275429242</id><published>2009-07-30T12:45:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-30T13:14:49.016-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Peaches in the summer time, apples in the fall...The Bandy family invited us to go pick peaches with them yesterday, and we were more than happy to accompany them!  We left our home at 8:00 yesterday morning, met up with our dear friends and then piled into three cars and drove down to the peach farm.  We spend a few lovely hours picking peaches, visiting, playing, and just have loads of fun </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5774249537275429242/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/peaches-in-summer-time-apples-in-fall.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5774249537275429242'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5774249537275429242'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/peaches-in-summer-time-apples-in-fall.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SnHdw95uPBI/AAAAAAAAFRo/nEWNGWqmruI/s72-c/_MG_6933.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1841604789070762549</id><published>2009-07-24T08:07:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-24T08:54:44.894-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>"Take me out to the ball game...."  This particular song brings back many memories of going to watch the only sport I really understand and somewhat enjoy.  I think I mostly enjoy it because there is so much time to visit with people in the crowd.  Growing up, we used to attend a few of the Astros games in Houston each year and this great team still holds a special place in our hearts, even </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1841604789070762549/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/take-me-out-to-ball-game.html#comment-form' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1841604789070762549'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1841604789070762549'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/take-me-out-to-ball-game.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Smm3gnmVOyI/AAAAAAAAFNk/9VLX2hmjdSI/s72-c/_MG_6471.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8390529552680038551</id><published>2009-07-20T08:11:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-20T08:59:34.311-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fishing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My Papa (and it's pronounced Paw-paw...not, papa, or poppa...it's a Southern thing... :)) is a long time fisherman.  While my grandparents were in town, Papa brought out the new fishing rods and poles he bought for us.  He actually made a few trips to the store to pick up new lures and lines and other fishing things.  The kids were out on the dock almost every day catching things and throwing the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8390529552680038551/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-papa-and-its-pronounced-paw-paw.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8390529552680038551'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8390529552680038551'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-papa-and-its-pronounced-paw-paw.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SmRyXAOP34I/AAAAAAAAFMA/qc8Rm5yC4JY/s72-c/_MG_6387.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2158363607143126775</id><published>2009-07-15T08:39:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-15T09:40:06.922-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Yesterday morning, at 4:45 our alarm clock went off.  Jumping out of bed, we were all ready to walk out the door 6 minutes ahead of schedule.  Where were we going?  The Windy City.  My grandmother decided to take Jessica, Melissa and I on a train ride up to Chicago and spend the day there.  We had a blast, caught our train, made it there with no complications and had a wonderful day that we'll </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2158363607143126775/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/yesterday-morning-at-445-our-alarm.html#comment-form' title='27 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2158363607143126775'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2158363607143126775'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/yesterday-morning-at-445-our-alarm.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sl3dKrtL6cI/AAAAAAAAFJY/6FESPFUnJoo/s72-c/_MG_6094.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>27</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8722691707781224619</id><published>2009-07-12T22:21:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-12T22:53:46.144-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>One of the events that we've been planning and greatly looking forward to this year was our Mother ~ Daughter Tea.  The entire day went by so quickly and it was such a delight to be part of it.  We each had the wonderful opportunity to host our own tables, and it was amazing to see how each person put their personality and flair into the decorations.  Each table was unique, each table was </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8722691707781224619/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-of-events-that-weve-been-planning.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8722691707781224619'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8722691707781224619'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-of-events-that-weve-been-planning.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SlqpODtCNtI/AAAAAAAAFGY/uggV7R47Iek/s72-c/_MG_5526.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8817649357127386693</id><published>2009-07-05T18:49:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-05T19:37:42.033-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Ahhh, it seems like the 4th of July was just here! It seems as though it was only yesterday that my sister and her family were up here, we were fighting over who was able to hold Joshua, eating watermelon to our hearts content and singing our favorite patriotic anthems into the night, which of course ended with a lovely and private firework display.It's amazing how quickly time passes. I never </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8817649357127386693/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/ahhh-it-seems-like-4-th-of-july-was.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8817649357127386693'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8817649357127386693'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/ahhh-it-seems-like-4-th-of-july-was.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SlFC63VSUZI/AAAAAAAAFDA/SJMi3TMjwJw/s72-c/_MG_5192.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1218591996029004380</id><published>2009-06-29T08:21:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-29T09:10:47.464-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>On our drive home from lovely Colorado, we decided to spend one day seeing the sights.  Leaving dear friends behind is always a hard thing to do, so we ended up leaving later than originally planned.  We stopped in Topeka the first day we were on the road, and then decided to go to the Kansas History Museum on Wednesday.  We spent about four hours in there, and if you're ever passing through, we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1218591996029004380/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-our-drive-home-from-lovely-colorado.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1218591996029004380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1218591996029004380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-our-drive-home-from-lovely-colorado.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SkjICjO2HpI/AAAAAAAAFBQ/G9SRsFcM8zg/s72-c/_MG_4703.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8871099233200681742</id><published>2009-06-25T10:02:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-25T10:31:48.318-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>During our stay in lovely Colorado, Mr. Chapa took us on a private tour of the Air Force Academy. We had a wonderful visit there and were able to see many things that people don't usually get to see when they tour the grounds. Afterwards, we took a quick drive through the Garden of the Gods and made a few stops for pictures. I'd love to write pages on both places we visited, but time doesn't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8871099233200681742/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/during-our-stay-in-lovely-colorado-mr.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8871099233200681742'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8871099233200681742'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/during-our-stay-in-lovely-colorado-mr.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SkOXWGCy9qI/AAAAAAAAE-o/qjw8zWSW2j4/s72-c/_MG_4297.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3182903159764609662</id><published>2009-06-15T23:59:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-16T00:24:58.905-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The plan was to leave at 5:00 a.m...okay, so 4 a.m. was the original time we were hoping to be gone, but we decided 5 would be better. As usual, we didn't make it out as planned, but we did leave at 6:00. :) Food was packed for the entire trip to eliminate extra stops.  Did it work?  Well, no, not really...but we never ran out of gas!  The trip was uneventful, except for one thing...As we neared </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3182903159764609662/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/plan-was-to-leave-at-500.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3182903159764609662'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3182903159764609662'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/plan-was-to-leave-at-500.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SjcqnFL6T6I/AAAAAAAAE8Y/hDLn2fDUk3o/s72-c/_MG_3924.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6031220298611852859</id><published>2009-06-14T18:14:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-14T20:18:55.099-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The Tremont Turkey Festival was back again this year. We have never attended before, but our friends the Riggenbachs and Candlers have been and invited us to go with them Thursday evening.  We headed over at five to be there when the carnival opened and met in front of our favorite ice cream shop.  The smell of funnel cakes, popcorn and other rather unhealthy fried foods engulfed us as we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6031220298611852859/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/tremont-turkey-festival-was-back-again.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6031220298611852859'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6031220298611852859'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/tremont-turkey-festival-was-back-again.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SjWIZRff9jI/AAAAAAAAE5o/rPtT0EZkNu8/s72-c/_MG_3699.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3192668271568840911</id><published>2009-06-10T16:51:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-10T17:32:26.085-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I was delighted when my friend asked me to take her senior portraits a few weeks ago.  Since Spring doesn't come as early here as it does down South, we kept putting the pictures off until our travels were done, the grass was green, the trees had leaves and the flowers had bloomed.  Personally, I'm rather glad we were able to wait, since my lovely subject deserved a beautiful background.  She has</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3192668271568840911/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-was-delighted-when-my-friend-asked-me.html#comment-form' title='18 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3192668271568840911'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3192668271568840911'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-was-delighted-when-my-friend-asked-me.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SjAxuSNbHHI/AAAAAAAAE5A/CLmB07UFlnA/s72-c/_MG_3292.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>18</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2018225482286624512</id><published>2009-06-01T20:30:00.012-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-02T08:00:26.031-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>So much has happened in the past few weeks that I don't really know where I should begin.  The family drove down to Tennessee for our annual Presbytery meeting where we had the opportunity to meet new people and spend time with old friends. This is one of the highlights of our year and we're already eagerly looking forward to next year!After the festivities came to an end, Jess, Melissa, Caleb, a</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2018225482286624512/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/so-much-has-happened-in-past-few-weeks.html#comment-form' title='17 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2018225482286624512'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2018225482286624512'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/06/so-much-has-happened-in-past-few-weeks.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SiSCcNIKDNI/AAAAAAAAEy8/TT78y_XiLj8/s72-c/_MG_1981.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>17</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2572485087103645179</id><published>2009-05-11T22:14:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-11T22:51:17.419-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> Last week my dad decided that our front yard needed a fire pit.  With the help of a good friend, and some of the kids, the dirt was dug, stones were laid, rocks were poured and where once was just grass now stand a lovely fire pit, ready to be used!  We've enjoyed sitting around it roasting marshmallows and just talking twice now, and we hope to use it more in the near future.  If you happen to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2572485087103645179/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/05/last-week-my-dad-decided-that-our-front.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2572485087103645179'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2572485087103645179'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/05/last-week-my-dad-decided-that-our-front.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sgjwc5QB9-I/AAAAAAAAEyE/PbXFxfjima0/s72-c/_MG_1622.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8716071892697210809</id><published>2009-05-04T09:41:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-04T09:43:14.491-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>After a long time in coming, the young men at church were thrilled when May 2nd finally arrived. May 2nd was the long awaited paint ball game at the Ryken's house. In our home, and I'm sure others were the same way, the camouflage, guns and gear were set out days in advance in eager anticipation of what was coming. As I promised Mr. H., a good friend of mine who has been kind enough to loan me </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8716071892697210809/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/05/after-long-time-in-coming-young-men-at.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8716071892697210809'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8716071892697210809'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/05/after-long-time-in-coming-young-men-at.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sf79-C-GAJI/AAAAAAAAEvY/P726KflqSWc/s72-c/_MG_1614.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6562255516175005508</id><published>2009-04-29T10:51:00.009-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-29T23:20:09.273-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>We took a family trip down to Springfield, Missouri last week for the SHEM convention. It has been a long time since we've done this, and the first time to take two cars on a trip that long...not that six hours is a long drive... :) We had a fabulous time at the convention and felt very spoiled by the staff there. Sunday morning saw us on the road once more heading up to the St. Louis are to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6562255516175005508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-took-family-trip-down-to-springfield.html#comment-form' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6562255516175005508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6562255516175005508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-took-family-trip-down-to-springfield.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sfh_Ep0zREI/AAAAAAAAEr4/4UxG6MQR42I/s72-c/_MG_1166.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5913844237771056001</id><published>2009-04-22T22:20:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-22T22:43:14.372-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Before I took off for Springfield tomorrow and snapped some more pictures to blog, I thought I'd post some photographs I took at the Tea Party last week. Sorry, but there aren't any captions...wait, there is one on the first picture. :)My favorite sign of the day. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5913844237771056001/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/before-i-took-off-for-springfield.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5913844237771056001'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5913844237771056001'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/before-i-took-off-for-springfield.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Se_iLezpckI/AAAAAAAAEqA/usutpGkLm6U/s72-c/_MG_0947.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6618358834310319127</id><published>2009-04-20T13:03:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-20T13:41:22.601-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>We were so blessed to be part of the beautiful wedding celebration of my dear friend, Beth Serven. It was such an honor to witness Jon and Beth as they said their vows and made a covenant together. The wedding feast was delicious, the whole reception was full of love, laughter, tears and joy. Thank you so much for inviting us and congratulations, you two! :)Music outside to welcome the guests. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6618358834310319127/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-were-so-blessed-to-be-part-of.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6618358834310319127'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6618358834310319127'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-were-so-blessed-to-be-part-of.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sey6wQTK5OI/AAAAAAAAEnY/7oWS7ooHyWE/s72-c/_MG_0982.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7990283154107288765</id><published>2009-04-10T12:30:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-10T16:31:19.920-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The past two weeks have been rather busy for our family.  Out of town friends, church events, house projects, and just simple living have been thoroughly enjoyed.  It's weeks like these that really help me understand how perfect the ways of God are, how much of His love I can see around me and wonder why He chooses to bless a sinner like me.  Instead of focusing on one event, I've decided to post</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7990283154107288765/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/past-two-weeks-have-been-rather-busy.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7990283154107288765'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7990283154107288765'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/04/past-two-weeks-have-been-rather-busy.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sd-IbeEhZsI/AAAAAAAAEmw/dp7Zc21iLWk/s72-c/_MG_0364.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6289431088298229144</id><published>2009-03-24T11:53:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-24T12:19:38.833-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Well, we picked up the newest additions to our family...er, farm family. :)  Some friends of our had some bummer lambs and after going to visit them last week, we decided to go ahead and bring them home. One of them is a rather sickly and requires quite a bit of attention.  We're hoping that with all of the love he's been getting he'll perk up soon. We went back and forth on names for the lambs </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6289431088298229144/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/well-we-picked-up-newest-additions-to.html#comment-form' title='22 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6289431088298229144'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6289431088298229144'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/well-we-picked-up-newest-additions-to.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SckTH7TwAgI/AAAAAAAAEkU/kVs3Mos0uMg/s72-c/_MG_0094.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>22</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4183956495770204408</id><published>2009-03-18T08:56:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-18T09:15:40.906-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This past Saturday was Pi day, and since we're always looking for an excuse to do something fun, we decided to celebrate! Everything we ate that day was circular and cut like pie! We had quiche for breakfast, had it again for lunch (okay, so we were kinda lazy around lunch time, so we threw in some leftovers for those who were quiched out! :)), and then we had homemade pizza for dinner! Apple pie</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4183956495770204408/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-past-saturday-was-pi-day-and-since.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4183956495770204408'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4183956495770204408'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-past-saturday-was-pi-day-and-since.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/ScEBNFgDC5I/AAAAAAAAEjs/Lam4bixzvL4/s72-c/_MG_9904.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-708547971320976238</id><published>2009-03-12T08:27:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-12T09:13:49.014-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This past Saturday we all went over to church to celebrate with the Price family.  They had many things to be celebrating, so they wrapped them all into one fabulous party called "The Priceless Bowl."  Once we had all eaten till we were sooo full, the games began.  They had relay races, logic puzzles, mazes, paper airplane contests, name that classical tune test, and so much more!  Since I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/708547971320976238/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-past-saturday-we-all-went-over-to.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/708547971320976238'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/708547971320976238'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-past-saturday-we-all-went-over-to.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SbkV9bOnZUI/AAAAAAAAEis/ajGFMWgZrP0/s72-c/_MG_9794.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-609865544671979466</id><published>2009-03-06T12:22:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-06T13:05:20.449-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The weather has been absolutely gorgeous the past two days and we've been thrilled to be able to spend so much time outdoors.  The lake is completely defrosted, the geese are making their return flight north, the birds are singing, the breeze is coming in and the sun is shining overhead!  What a lovely and blessed time of the year it is!  We took a nice long walk with the little people today and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/609865544671979466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/weather-has-been-absolutely-gorgeous.html#comment-form' title='15 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/609865544671979466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/609865544671979466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/weather-has-been-absolutely-gorgeous.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SbFvZJK9X-I/AAAAAAAAEgM/hvOJphui79c/s72-c/_MG_9725.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>15</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8400838351210210245</id><published>2009-03-04T20:37:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-04T21:02:11.167-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My dad and Caleb went down to St. Louis for the Men's Advance last week, so we invited some friends over to stay the night with us.  The man of their house went with our menfolk, so we thought it was a lovely setup.  It's always nice to have people over when you're "home alone." :)   The weather was improving, so some of us decided a nice turn about the neighborhood was in order.  Of course, no </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8400838351210210245/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-dad-and-caleb-went-down-to-st.html#comment-form' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8400838351210210245'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8400838351210210245'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-dad-and-caleb-went-down-to-st.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/Sa89_2RV63I/AAAAAAAAEd0/euV1AcibfJI/s72-c/_MG_9705.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5552887721264682016</id><published>2009-02-10T21:36:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-11T08:03:24.936-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>As the weather today was just perfect, I thought it would be a good day to get pictures.  I've had a few ideas going through my head, so I volunteered Jess to be my model and away we went!  I hope y'all enjoy viewing a few of the photographs we took and if you'd like to see more, you can look here.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5552887721264682016/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/02/as-weather-today-was-just-perfect-i.html#comment-form' title='34 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5552887721264682016'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5552887721264682016'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/02/as-weather-today-was-just-perfect-i.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SZJMqU_aVEI/AAAAAAAAEa4/h9RZykO03XE/s72-c/_MG_9322.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>34</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-28012148444026907</id><published>2009-02-03T11:45:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-03T12:48:52.136-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Since we had a good bit of snow, we thought a sledding excursion was in order.  We called some good friends over and made our way to David's hill.  A good time was had by one and all, no one expierenced serious injuries and wonderful memories were made.  I hope you enjoy this little glimpse into our lovely-sun-shinny day!  Miss Gretel and our lil' Em. Two fair maidens in the valley. Abby takes </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/28012148444026907/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/02/since-we-had-good-bit-of-snow-we.html#comment-form' title='17 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/28012148444026907'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/28012148444026907'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/02/since-we-had-good-bit-of-snow-we.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SYiHGxi-h0I/AAAAAAAAEXs/aflC8V-WAQQ/s72-c/_MG_8942.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>17</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-590908264448526545</id><published>2009-01-14T10:38:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-01-15T13:38:29.752-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Abigail had a dream the other night.  A wonderful dream, at that.  In her dream, we were gardening, planting our favorite vegetables, and lovely flower beds.  It was warm and sunny; the picture perfect day.  She woke up with a smile and upon looking outside, she saw this:Beautiful snowflakes, but a depressing sight after such a dream. :)  The following pictures were taken during the recent ice </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/590908264448526545/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/abigail-had-dream-other-night.html#comment-form' title='17 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/590908264448526545'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/590908264448526545'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/abigail-had-dream-other-night.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SW4Y-HHb6_I/AAAAAAAAESw/V5Gm_5X7Lww/s72-c/_MG_6170.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>17</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4530865987186272624</id><published>2009-01-07T11:04:00.007-06:00</published><updated>2009-01-08T09:46:43.380-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Tuesday was the last day of Christmas, also known as Twelfth Night or Epiphany.  The Twelve Days of Christmas is a popular Christmas song and sadly, the history and the meaning behind the somewhat silly gifts are no longer commonly known.  My mom took the time to research the song and wrote an article on it as well as a made a craft out of it...while the Twelve Days of Christmas are over, I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4530865987186272624/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/tuesday-was-last-day-of-christmas-also.html#comment-form' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4530865987186272624'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4530865987186272624'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/tuesday-was-last-day-of-christmas-also.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SWTlLK8AyUI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/8SqpB03ns7c/s72-c/_MG_8578.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-4654603327379816808</id><published>2009-01-03T09:38:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-01-03T11:19:25.610-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blanchard Baby'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Daniel, Christa and Joshua are heading back home today.  We're going to miss them terribly.  It'll be so strange to walk into the living room and not find this:We are so thankful they were able to spend a two weeks with us, and their visit in July is already something we can't wait for!  Joshua will be much bigger then, but maybe he'll be able to say some of our names by then! :)  Our New Years </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/4654603327379816808/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/daniel-christa-and-joshua-are-heading.html#comment-form' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4654603327379816808'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/4654603327379816808'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/daniel-christa-and-joshua-are-heading.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SV-MtEG31JI/AAAAAAAAEPI/q7neXt5rpq4/s72-c/_MG_8060.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2254793921565200883</id><published>2008-12-26T08:18:00.017-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-26T22:33:54.271-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Blanchard Baby'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:  the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.  ~Burton HillisChristmas Day has come and gone.  The day has passed, but the reason we celebrate will live on in our hearts not only during this season, but all through the new year! It is true that there are many blessings in disguise, and the ice storm in our area I think has been on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2254793921565200883/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-of-all-gifts-around-any-christmas.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2254793921565200883'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2254793921565200883'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-of-all-gifts-around-any-christmas.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SVWpFCjHMZI/AAAAAAAAEM0/KDe5amSPJII/s72-c/_MG_7356.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1641399716745886353</id><published>2008-12-23T18:15:00.020-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-24T14:27:32.635-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Monday morning saw us meeting up with friends in Bloomington. Here we left our cars and all piled into a fifteen passenger van ready to head up to the Rockford area. 'Twas indeed a pleasant, albeit loud, ride up. There was music from the Scarlet Pimpernel, Christmas music, and something else that slips my mind, playing in the background; and there was a whole lot of excited chatter filling the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1641399716745886353/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/monday-morning-saw-us-meeting-up-with.html#comment-form' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1641399716745886353'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1641399716745886353'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/monday-morning-saw-us-meeting-up-with.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SVF_QrbSvTI/AAAAAAAAD-4/7bC6OdDuaSI/s72-c/_MG_7131.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-532508708642750315</id><published>2008-12-15T19:32:00.009-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-15T22:01:35.159-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I really can't believe how busy we've been this past week...everyday life, church functions, planning our Candlelight Christmas service, the Sing-it-Yourself-Messiah, as well as various colds and flus going around. :)  As I look at the pictures that have been taken, I've been interrogating my creative juices wondering what to post on!  So, instead of picking just one thing, I decided to give </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/532508708642750315/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-really-cant-believe-how-busy-weve.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/532508708642750315'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/532508708642750315'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-really-cant-believe-how-busy-weve.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SUcb0DG91iI/AAAAAAAAD90/c6PHnL8zcPw/s72-c/_MG_6133.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-5590418221449772012</id><published>2008-12-09T21:42:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-09T22:24:56.916-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It appears to be that delightful time of year, once more.  As we watch our December calendar quickly fill up with piano recitals, church functions, caroling parties, birthdays, Daniel, Christa and Joshua's visit, it could be so easy for us to become distracted with all the glitter of the season and allow the truth we celebrate slip right by us.    Our normal family worship schedule has been put </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/5590418221449772012/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/it-appears-to-be-that-delightful-time.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5590418221449772012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/5590418221449772012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/it-appears-to-be-that-delightful-time.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/ST894ku4PNI/AAAAAAAAD6g/WMsfF2HPfxc/s72-c/_MG_5689.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1140046510663035312</id><published>2008-12-06T19:41:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-06T22:49:55.595-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The night finally came...the night we've been planning for so long!  After much coaxing, we finally had the special someone get dressed up in her new birthday dress.  After that, the little girls, mom and I left the house to get the goodies from the bakery (we decided that actually baking the desserts ourselves would be a little obvious :)) and get to the church to decorate for the surprise </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1140046510663035312/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/night-finally-came.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1140046510663035312'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1140046510663035312'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/12/night-finally-came.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/STs5rpwdF7I/AAAAAAAADBo/W8xoHprbUhg/s72-c/_MG_5840.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-668210789607296410</id><published>2008-11-30T23:29:00.006-06:00</published><updated>2008-12-05T11:31:41.615-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>We went to a going away party for a good friend of ours who is joining the Marine Corps on the 8th of December.  While we knew this would surely happen sooner or later, we had no idea it was going to be so soon.  Once we learned of the sad event, (and the party) we thought it was our duty to write a song for it.  Since we came up with one just a few days before New Years last year, we didn't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/668210789607296410/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-went-to-going-away-party-for-good.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/668210789607296410'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/668210789607296410'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-went-to-going-away-party-for-good.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/STN4GhPjKII/AAAAAAAAC9Q/Fs_5LGWnLug/s72-c/_MG_4992.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8485497460339511308</id><published>2008-11-27T21:09:00.015-06:00</published><updated>2008-11-28T09:02:26.194-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home-sweet-home'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Thanksgiving has come once more, and as usual, passed by much too quickly.  Yesterday was overflowing with reasons to be thankful and was so inspiring to live life to it's fullest, never wasting one precious moment.  We had two families over to share in our feast, and shortly following, some more friends arrived for dessert.  We had a fabulous time cooking some of our traditional Thanksgiving </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8485497460339511308/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanksgiving-has-come-once-more-and-as.html#comment-form' title='9 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8485497460339511308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8485497460339511308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanksgiving-has-come-once-more-and-as.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SS9tc0zCkHI/AAAAAAAAC8U/nhfKRt9fmZA/s72-c/_MG_4618.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>9</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-1472942248032866710</id><published>2008-11-25T23:27:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2008-11-25T23:54:09.333-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Today we began baking for our Thanksgiving feast, so I thought I'd give y'all a little peak of our menu.  After making the pie crusts for all the pies we'll be baking, I thought Abigail would be thrilled to make a pie of her own.  Due to food allergies, she usually doesn't get to participate in many desserts, so using spelt in place of the flour, we threw together a Carmel Apple Pie, complete </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/1472942248032866710/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/today-we-began-baking-for-our.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1472942248032866710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/1472942248032866710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/today-we-began-baking-for-our.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SSzh2ILtm7I/AAAAAAAAC4M/mjSbvnrBUUs/s72-c/_MG_4556.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-3530987298599169492</id><published>2008-11-21T10:38:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2008-11-23T18:46:30.293-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My friend Melissa tagged me a while back to write six random things about me and I know it's terrible that I'm just getting to it...and I'm not going to make any excuses for it, either. :)  Soooo...I sat down and thought really hard to find something about me that wasn't random and how could I point out the most random things about me...so I thought up six of them and here they are:1. I'm really,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/3530987298599169492/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-friend-melissa-tagged-me-while-back.html#comment-form' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3530987298599169492'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/3530987298599169492'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-friend-melissa-tagged-me-while-back.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2839374325012716878</id><published>2008-11-12T20:42:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2008-11-12T21:35:21.785-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Well, we've made it a tradition to take a picture of Caleb jumping over the leaf pile that we find the need to rake every year.  So I decided to post the pictures from the last few years...20062007The rest are from this year...I just couldn't decide which one I liked the best...votes, anybody? :)Take 2Take 3Take 4William thought he was pretty impressive and insisted that I get a picture of him </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2839374325012716878/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-weve-made-it-tradition-to-take.html#comment-form' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2839374325012716878'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2839374325012716878'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-weve-made-it-tradition-to-take.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SRud1K-kP6I/AAAAAAAAC2o/2FAwlcJXoUw/s72-c/IMG_2909.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7833648599459619871</id><published>2008-11-04T19:40:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2008-11-04T19:53:55.055-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Once upon a time something tragic happened.  Here is the tale...We walked out the back door.  We all got into the van, Dad, Mom, Melissa, Emma, William and myself.  We drove down the gravel road waving farewell to those left behind.  We went down our hill and into the little town where our post office is.  We walked in to the building where the booths were, rambling off our names, one by one.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7833648599459619871/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/once-upon-time-something-tragic.html#comment-form' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7833648599459619871'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7833648599459619871'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/once-upon-time-something-tragic.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2947600014967410185</id><published>2008-11-01T20:01:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2008-11-01T22:49:13.774-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Well, we had a lovely foggy morning today, and as I'm quite the fan of foggy mornings, I made the most of it and took William out for a walk and to get pictures.  I've posted some below and some more here.Our neighbor's gazebo.Sunshine literally pouring through the trees.Haha...last time it was foggy I took a picture very similar to this one...it's right here.Misty fields...kind of looks like a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2947600014967410185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-we-had-lovely-foggy-morning-today.html#comment-form' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2947600014967410185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2947600014967410185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-we-had-lovely-foggy-morning-today.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SQz_s-8J7gI/AAAAAAAAC04/CJVZ_VQqSzg/s72-c/_MG_2120.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-9208815548465487962</id><published>2008-10-27T11:35:00.013-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-28T08:46:46.211-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reformation Day'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>What a blast we had this year at our Reformation Day Faire!  I can't believe it's already come and gone...but, it's never too early to start planning for next year!  With this coming year being John Calvin's 500th birthday, the focus of our next event with be on him and his work in Geneva.  This year we featured Scotland and John Knox, observed a boffer war and the highland games (and yes, there </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/9208815548465487962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/what-blast-we-had-this-year-at-our.html#comment-form' title='20 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/9208815548465487962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/9208815548465487962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/what-blast-we-had-this-year-at-our.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SQY6jKbfD3I/AAAAAAAACzA/p1Mi-WMzZn4/s72-c/_MG_1414.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>20</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6950575396070565576</id><published>2008-10-18T15:40:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2008-10-18T18:19:14.357-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Sewing'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>So, I made this dress up last year for our Reformation Day Faire, and since I never seem to get pictures of my dresses when I'm wearing them, I decided to put Melissa in it and get pictures of her! :)  Soooooo...here they are!  Also, I'm going to be selling this on Ebay, so I'll put a link up when I figure out how to get it work. :)The real dress.My version...</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6950575396070565576/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/so-i-made-this-dress-up-last-year-for.html#comment-form' title='16 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6950575396070565576'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6950575396070565576'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/so-i-made-this-dress-up-last-year-for.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SPpuLxVTt_I/AAAAAAAACtM/KtdV4xmQe4E/s72-c/eowynshieldmaiden.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>16</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-691088364135850818</id><published>2008-10-16T08:20:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2008-10-16T09:16:22.090-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This past Sunday the Lord saw fit to add to our numbers.  The Bandy family took their membership vows and are now officially members!  What an exciting day for us.  On Monday, the Elders and Deacons had our quarterly family meeting, so most of us got together earlier in the day and made the meal for that evening...'twas a lovely night and I thought you'd enjoy some pictures from it. :)William </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/691088364135850818/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-past-sunday-lord-saw-fit-to-add-to.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/691088364135850818'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/691088364135850818'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-past-sunday-lord-saw-fit-to-add-to.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SPdJdc-3WII/AAAAAAAACrg/aeoO5j9_ZqU/s72-c/_MG_0997.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-201791502849704699</id><published>2008-10-13T07:41:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2008-10-13T08:22:20.586-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Food ~ Glorious Food'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It had been a while since I'd heard this song, but after a long and trying day, it meant so much more to me.  So, I thought I'd post the lyrics to the second verse here.  And the pictures from "part-two" are below! Lord Your mercy is so greatThat You look beyond our WeaknessAnd find purest gold in miry clayMaking sinners into saintsI will always sing Your praiseHere on earth and ever afterFor </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/201791502849704699/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/it-had-been-while-since-id-heard-this.html#comment-form' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/201791502849704699'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/201791502849704699'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/it-had-been-while-since-id-heard-this.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SPNIiSPlu0I/AAAAAAAACo4/uj6r7LbnWD8/s72-c/_MG_0541-1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8030360025042762837</id><published>2008-10-08T21:48:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-10-09T07:59:58.996-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>This past Sunday was the first Sunday in our new building!  It was also Life Chain Sunday, so we had a quick (but delicious, as it always is at our church :)) lunch and we headed back into town to take a stand for life.  Afterwards, we came back to church and were treated to Italian Creme Sodas and Popcorn, compliments of the Evans family, and a moving documentary...  This is only part one of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8030360025042762837/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-past-sunday-was-first-sunday-in.html#comment-form' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8030360025042762837'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8030360025042762837'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-past-sunday-was-first-sunday-in.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SO14pJmh9ZI/AAAAAAAACm0/KcmxxhXKyto/s72-c/_MG_0546.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7980049029867281463</id><published>2008-09-29T09:12:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2008-09-29T12:30:25.789-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>So, I thought I'd post some pictures of the little cutie-pies at church...and random scenery photos too...  Enjoy!William and his best friend, Peter.My little cow-poke.*sigh*  Herb season is coming to a close. :(Kisses from Mom.Playing Peek-a-Boo during a church meeting.Sleeping on Mom.Oh...and this is what our "neighborhood" looks like right now......errr, what it looked like last week...today </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7980049029867281463/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-i-thought-id-post-some-pictures-of.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7980049029867281463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7980049029867281463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-i-thought-id-post-some-pictures-of.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SODsFy7VgaI/AAAAAAAACkc/lOOhN4UcC78/s72-c/_MG_8694.CR2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-7531033447869260229</id><published>2008-09-27T08:51:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2008-09-28T08:22:53.766-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I know this is a week late, but hey, we've been rather busy...not that I'm making excuses, mind you...just coming up with reasons for why it's so late. :)  Anyhoo, we went to the apple orchard last Friday and had a good ole' time together, and I thought y'all might want to see just a few pictures.  Oh, and William and Emma were practicing their ballroom dancing, so there are a couple photos from </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/7531033447869260229/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-know-this-is-week-late-but-hey-weve.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7531033447869260229'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/7531033447869260229'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-know-this-is-week-late-but-hey-weve.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SN5C7hUGcTI/AAAAAAAACi0/vs0S2qXoo5M/s72-c/_MG_9414.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-8032051332070219624</id><published>2008-09-20T12:02:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2008-09-20T12:52:34.754-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Special Events'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I'm so amazed at how fast time has flown and I find it hard to believe that Caleb is already twelve. This past year has been such a blessing to our family, even amidst the challenges we, as a fallen people, face.  Through it all, I'm so grateful that the Lord saw fit to knit our hearts closer together as a family as we rest on Him and trust in His amazing Grace.Caleb, a true gentleman.Happy </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/8032051332070219624/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-so-amazed-at-how-fast-time-has-flown.html#comment-form' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8032051332070219624'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/8032051332070219624'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-so-amazed-at-how-fast-time-has-flown.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SNUtQKIGtjI/AAAAAAAACgA/6YyMunxZNbI/s72-c/_MG_9797.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-249568293847873721</id><published>2008-09-17T07:58:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-09-19T10:44:35.521-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Family'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Simple LIfe'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>The day I flew back into town was also the day my dear friend Melinda was celebrating her birthday!  The Ryken's were so kind and picked me up at the airport and we drove down to join in the festivities.  The next week, my parents went out of town for their anniversary and my mom's birthday.  Nine days at the house alone without them was a bit lonely, especially with all the rain we've been </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/249568293847873721/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/day-i-flew-back-into-town-was-also-day.html#comment-form' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/249568293847873721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/249568293847873721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/day-i-flew-back-into-town-was-also-day.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SNELV86ZWWI/AAAAAAAACd4/nP49jnjrhIE/s72-c/_MG_8781.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-2060561391866449766</id><published>2008-09-03T08:21:00.013-05:00</published><updated>2008-09-15T08:10:02.498-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>So, I never posted the pictures from my trip down South, and since I don't have the other photos of our exciting week after I arrived back home, I thought I'd post these!  A photo slide show of all the pictures I took are at the end.  Be watching for part two!Such a sweet baby.A twin......and the other twin.  Cute, eh?He didn't realize that Jagulars live in trees, and when you look up...they drop</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/2060561391866449766/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-i-never-posted-pictures-from-my-trip.html#comment-form' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2060561391866449766'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/2060561391866449766'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-i-never-posted-pictures-from-my-trip.html' title=''/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SL6lUtTxoNI/AAAAAAAACao/1_vqJ1Upm7Q/s72-c/DSC00766.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12062141.post-6133030930079271858</id><published>2008-08-30T10:09:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-08-30T10:12:02.433-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Travels'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photography'/><title type='text'>looks like it's...</title><summary type='text'>Time to fly! See y'all...on the other side. :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/feeds/6133030930079271858/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/08/looks-like-its.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6133030930079271858'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/12062141/posts/default/6133030930079271858'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://itsthesimplethings.blogspot.com/2008/08/looks-like-its.html' title='looks like it&apos;s...'/><author><name>Simply Tiffany</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/TAnTVX8yf5I/AAAAAAAAHSw/ysNhjkvuaFw/S220/DSC_0104.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-fciiQejVLg/SLljGDEsDoI/AAAAAAAACYA/nZJX8h_RyHg/s72-c/DSC00802_1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry></feed>
