tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75807301460080981932024-02-02T01:42:22.424-06:00Elizabeth Ann's Recipe BoxElizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.comBlogger588125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-81505615822306674632014-06-20T09:01:00.001-05:002014-06-20T09:01:32.237-05:00Guest Post on Gloriously Ruined <div style="text-align: center;">
This morning, I'm over at my sweet friend, Wynne's blog, <a href="http://wynneelder.com/2014/06/fertility-friday-elizabeth/" target="_blank">Gloriously Ruined</a> talking about our journey to have Tess! :-) I hope you'll join me! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_rAcQejsHPIZTpZbTrZBv0LzKV8PNgpg2P3jovMrEWD1LWYlZ1K-vqRqIdyL64_oq8tOQiDA6wyOJi4yoxW7_mfgOVlQAwE0AmScM8FoQhet142iAja-dD_GRuJeBWdW1DkkIgcPhhFS/s1600/2014-06-12_008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD_rAcQejsHPIZTpZbTrZBv0LzKV8PNgpg2P3jovMrEWD1LWYlZ1K-vqRqIdyL64_oq8tOQiDA6wyOJi4yoxW7_mfgOVlQAwE0AmScM8FoQhet142iAja-dD_GRuJeBWdW1DkkIgcPhhFS/s1600/2014-06-12_008.jpg" height="234" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-76631152646729559752014-06-18T15:00:00.000-05:002014-06-18T15:00:12.632-05:00Beach Body <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>After Tess was born, I had a hard time fitting in a good workout every day. We would take walks outside or I would walk on my treadmill but I wasn't seeing the results that I wanted! </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Thankfully, a friend of mine introduced me to Beachbody, which is the company that is responsible for P90x and T25 to name a few! </b></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9fqTglhVBQ1zUezPTVPqBpYxMBVe5z0pJ0WnK32S2WGtJwKDoHoKBwlk9-aqK-VlknJC_1HqJuSb3DTyv6ifMlk5ZeK1UTSniHtg1i-1lzbcfJBlkjB6AAhYATkeTfFox3q8gCHJKyT5/s1600/t-25.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9fqTglhVBQ1zUezPTVPqBpYxMBVe5z0pJ0WnK32S2WGtJwKDoHoKBwlk9-aqK-VlknJC_1HqJuSb3DTyv6ifMlk5ZeK1UTSniHtg1i-1lzbcfJBlkjB6AAhYATkeTfFox3q8gCHJKyT5/s1600/t-25.png" height="246" width="320" /></b></span></a></div>
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>I started doing T-25 and fell in love. </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>It is only 25 minutes and is something I can do before Tess wakes up or during nap time! </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Right now I am also following the 21 Day Fix plan!</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>It is really helping me learn portion control and is making sure I eat a variety of different healthy foods! </b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1vK_mZJqJTYsIW3HZP3n0qkc6jKi3ymUALQ4Rn_6nAxagV8x6zisxqyjbyu8wHTfNV6ZcOe0gVP0HM7kYibuOay5kd-YKkrKvDvzqDIQTKa4B3JB_fd9JUy3a5jwsxDhVLXLb0RhHSMV/s1600/21+day+fit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1vK_mZJqJTYsIW3HZP3n0qkc6jKi3ymUALQ4Rn_6nAxagV8x6zisxqyjbyu8wHTfNV6ZcOe0gVP0HM7kYibuOay5kd-YKkrKvDvzqDIQTKa4B3JB_fd9JUy3a5jwsxDhVLXLb0RhHSMV/s1600/21+day+fit.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>It seems like the BeachBody products are made for busy moms! From getting Tess fed to keeping our house in order, I don't have very much time to fix lunch! So I always make a Shakology shake for lunch! A scoop of Shakology, ice and water and then 5 seconds in the blender is my kind of prep time! :-) </b></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XpjaoKogdVLd1tm7T3WbTxMZaRLrP8Ii0t3Mdf4aADS0hInKpBrW8WNefKM3CseulWi7C5-Y3Uzh1I3PtX9mpwDurTBmmxbTVnRsyC01xDCikQ6HoBGOr2zO3uaV9TnR9-Us5_wKT_Xn/s1600/shaker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XpjaoKogdVLd1tm7T3WbTxMZaRLrP8Ii0t3Mdf4aADS0hInKpBrW8WNefKM3CseulWi7C5-Y3Uzh1I3PtX9mpwDurTBmmxbTVnRsyC01xDCikQ6HoBGOr2zO3uaV9TnR9-Us5_wKT_Xn/s1600/shaker.jpg" height="320" width="172" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>All this to say, Beachbody products have really helped me find a balance between taking care of myself and my family! </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>I have started a new facebook page and Instragram for accountability, healthy recipe exchanges, and workout motivation! I'd love for you to follow me! :-) </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TexasHealthyandFitMom" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 20px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>https://www.facebook.com/TexasHealthyandFitMom</b></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>@TexasHealthyandFitMom</b></span></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-42483395509655365122014-06-17T07:42:00.000-05:002014-06-17T07:42:04.341-05:00Tess: 8 Months <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sweet baby girl has grown so much since my last post about her! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN3liX239wwjvLORwkl-lYn8zC_NAMAhltF9pS-fdVyk1bEBsLzYqCuDvnwPxuKjR1rToHVmorb8DnuLNsAL6J3VjV4qJ8kHt1EXXx4i7mB1nqIuGoQnnwH8TD-ADY1zn73FmsrIVkTZ8/s1600/tess3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN3liX239wwjvLORwkl-lYn8zC_NAMAhltF9pS-fdVyk1bEBsLzYqCuDvnwPxuKjR1rToHVmorb8DnuLNsAL6J3VjV4qJ8kHt1EXXx4i7mB1nqIuGoQnnwH8TD-ADY1zn73FmsrIVkTZ8/s1600/tess3.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDEuKkEZBtMiBNX50O2FBo04-k_6xvRVEXN38p-LXRhVSgewMI9JjuhHgs8eNH33H3_RbPToaun9Ie56mbIKgcPMrmG-5scv53VtjYiIC7kkZV_b1VpCm5JiD5oZdOnEExFJv9KdlI48h/s1600/Tess4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDEuKkEZBtMiBNX50O2FBo04-k_6xvRVEXN38p-LXRhVSgewMI9JjuhHgs8eNH33H3_RbPToaun9Ie56mbIKgcPMrmG-5scv53VtjYiIC7kkZV_b1VpCm5JiD5oZdOnEExFJv9KdlI48h/s1600/Tess4.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Her cute personality is coming out! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94hH6_BdLBXKA19i4u8WeHPnQ6tlO2S_SPX1OxR6iCCzE7Tj8SWUTSOPrQdpUTLD62YHPWwON6_18kwM1FumTVPIlDytoBZf3ym63puWtmLJQSLFp_Sl-lys3PbJIvpmkqboI2eHsDaFY/s1600/Ham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94hH6_BdLBXKA19i4u8WeHPnQ6tlO2S_SPX1OxR6iCCzE7Tj8SWUTSOPrQdpUTLD62YHPWwON6_18kwM1FumTVPIlDytoBZf3ym63puWtmLJQSLFp_Sl-lys3PbJIvpmkqboI2eHsDaFY/s1600/Ham.jpg" height="296" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvJh5WZZ46qpMKDzO6CHxKWcCHLD9SM55tUa23JwnEk7frxzReCEChTQY5I_ux5CdkCBRukx33F-QjIamo7bAJ4kFDUNbfP8A7sqM7yGLLRfsFKAYIDP0xIOZzFJqRjVnf5HuKWfYuLDn/s1600/Tess5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvJh5WZZ46qpMKDzO6CHxKWcCHLD9SM55tUa23JwnEk7frxzReCEChTQY5I_ux5CdkCBRukx33F-QjIamo7bAJ4kFDUNbfP8A7sqM7yGLLRfsFKAYIDP0xIOZzFJqRjVnf5HuKWfYuLDn/s1600/Tess5.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTfjKpHT6Rpdtg6gWaUY49LR8J6dGBM-6gY4lm9r0y_1KBVe4YWYRdfM2GGdo4vmaTZBnNDUvp5DG-dgVjnyKnn91JjhnPpmCryzpG_rp4rCAW3UaDE36WzJ09YS7HJ2rb38VH_pkztLi/s1600/Tess6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTfjKpHT6Rpdtg6gWaUY49LR8J6dGBM-6gY4lm9r0y_1KBVe4YWYRdfM2GGdo4vmaTZBnNDUvp5DG-dgVjnyKnn91JjhnPpmCryzpG_rp4rCAW3UaDE36WzJ09YS7HJ2rb38VH_pkztLi/s1600/Tess6.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGULEYdU_Hb9yoPEX7wq2_Mj9sCaGSs54fYb42xc8BLUzWS50hfhTWnAKCEk-lMYrph7pYcILBFCEF5kMfPhYT6dBw8Ks8G4ankNSILdxkKS5skeUdElkc7tJpOVnyETkLDI8GKD-Zx1O/s1600/Tess7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGULEYdU_Hb9yoPEX7wq2_Mj9sCaGSs54fYb42xc8BLUzWS50hfhTWnAKCEk-lMYrph7pYcILBFCEF5kMfPhYT6dBw8Ks8G4ankNSILdxkKS5skeUdElkc7tJpOVnyETkLDI8GKD-Zx1O/s1600/Tess7.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dK96TOjnO5wFOAcxL5qGLtfPX5NGchUNSmuj5Z2X6BvBth_2OTaNGIBngiKGpyDotAcM_SzO8iq47kqWJ-Oum5-Y532HfXiuE2Ov-h9GD6auoOvLSh0m3ra_GjVBnRNY-U274dquE-fB/s1600/Tess8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dK96TOjnO5wFOAcxL5qGLtfPX5NGchUNSmuj5Z2X6BvBth_2OTaNGIBngiKGpyDotAcM_SzO8iq47kqWJ-Oum5-Y532HfXiuE2Ov-h9GD6auoOvLSh0m3ra_GjVBnRNY-U274dquE-fB/s1600/Tess8.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mViVWjxnfLmKrAbsdAUBGwWca5Q_KV3DMSVGgODcei-rYWsRJVjk4cK-EeyKX1tMwStC08BM-C9gPRCMpskSTP3rOjh_ubF_p0T5R1Vhlo8AzAvs0mTCOztlVWOZ3UaOaQjN6guxWxIZ/s1600/tess+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mViVWjxnfLmKrAbsdAUBGwWca5Q_KV3DMSVGgODcei-rYWsRJVjk4cK-EeyKX1tMwStC08BM-C9gPRCMpskSTP3rOjh_ubF_p0T5R1Vhlo8AzAvs0mTCOztlVWOZ3UaOaQjN6guxWxIZ/s1600/tess+1.jpg" height="255" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvJHqOl2_xAVuOOwI_ePHcYkNWHWQI-h154FHnQ5M2QvWf_ZNkek2_HVkdX5MMAiQD6qMWiGXILaDZU9_p03lXFCCpo5a4368UfkHh8zrloDrFZWNQR8uT-uGnTAQiePOZTk4cndQAPpl/s1600/Tess.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvJHqOl2_xAVuOOwI_ePHcYkNWHWQI-h154FHnQ5M2QvWf_ZNkek2_HVkdX5MMAiQD6qMWiGXILaDZU9_p03lXFCCpo5a4368UfkHh8zrloDrFZWNQR8uT-uGnTAQiePOZTk4cndQAPpl/s1600/Tess.jpg" height="320" width="298" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-whmFzEAsSYpiA4N6Nhs08gb82T9gWvXynLAhtTGL8mBnZUG2QoGDjgfI2SKBd1D1aAQGESLDXhlZPHyZdz0yba_SGuUztSevLC8DdU3YHwmaphLWxJD_odyyWZsCIhS9F3Qcqec4HKOS/s1600/Tess9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-whmFzEAsSYpiA4N6Nhs08gb82T9gWvXynLAhtTGL8mBnZUG2QoGDjgfI2SKBd1D1aAQGESLDXhlZPHyZdz0yba_SGuUztSevLC8DdU3YHwmaphLWxJD_odyyWZsCIhS9F3Qcqec4HKOS/s1600/Tess9.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinii0COj057XCggvT7MvuKaV6sJZ-VFw0YUa-wEWkrKCLWCa3n_OnzTmfvA00fwQGbmAP-i02UdYk1yQuLkref6StKmREtVQ5nLtadM3-8h9KEQsO3Qzw8SXuGyUtVYfxhzuzEGH1FKxX3/s1600/Tess10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinii0COj057XCggvT7MvuKaV6sJZ-VFw0YUa-wEWkrKCLWCa3n_OnzTmfvA00fwQGbmAP-i02UdYk1yQuLkref6StKmREtVQ5nLtadM3-8h9KEQsO3Qzw8SXuGyUtVYfxhzuzEGH1FKxX3/s1600/Tess10.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHR5HgEGWXjfnDLGkzlj59aO9zAngpdl8_JZAorbc_O4-GPVp8KUwzsSbJgofRVx-52qbezZ0tqczrNYJ8efdxUltgbUTfKAZlMsPSQmv7xmuqjLBfZY0eteq8KwUQHFpSIA8CxgjG_Td/s1600/Tess11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHR5HgEGWXjfnDLGkzlj59aO9zAngpdl8_JZAorbc_O4-GPVp8KUwzsSbJgofRVx-52qbezZ0tqczrNYJ8efdxUltgbUTfKAZlMsPSQmv7xmuqjLBfZY0eteq8KwUQHFpSIA8CxgjG_Td/s1600/Tess11.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaQiRQntbmvE2kFwgie6PgP5C_IXcrxtNAeiWBfKCzjannb8NzhbI3b4Rb31VOylgy6bge59vAit3jqwpQ_Kgp2KUJarzLG14a7dsYVxIJXeI3kpfR9S0ZqQPOFH-mYtjqDABgxXdO0pt/s1600/Tess12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaQiRQntbmvE2kFwgie6PgP5C_IXcrxtNAeiWBfKCzjannb8NzhbI3b4Rb31VOylgy6bge59vAit3jqwpQ_Kgp2KUJarzLG14a7dsYVxIJXeI3kpfR9S0ZqQPOFH-mYtjqDABgxXdO0pt/s1600/Tess12.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLprl6CMSEwEmFIOQc_dlCeLp8yYzlGm8-XiKF4FyATIWIcONklqjVGRETmkjZXQGLcvFz1RWSQhXwYGgftCPQQN60RASeAOTsJ0aViZHWxTk43pJ5lztdehygmWU3aE4l2ZAA7Rl9fHMW/s1600/2014-06-12_005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLprl6CMSEwEmFIOQc_dlCeLp8yYzlGm8-XiKF4FyATIWIcONklqjVGRETmkjZXQGLcvFz1RWSQhXwYGgftCPQQN60RASeAOTsJ0aViZHWxTk43pJ5lztdehygmWU3aE4l2ZAA7Rl9fHMW/s1600/2014-06-12_005.jpg" height="234" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxt31j3GjBkINUGqKIrLuv7IOAm6IQKhDfV9yjY1FzNUPnFJh8DWlLoMGeJFXlUchkb3rt6xBg2TeyzgExuhvngoTi3cLUbnHDHygBBUxHf7ndbkW70QU-xGiB4Ym5ypEaUuYy5y1lnva8/s1600/2014-06-12_009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxt31j3GjBkINUGqKIrLuv7IOAm6IQKhDfV9yjY1FzNUPnFJh8DWlLoMGeJFXlUchkb3rt6xBg2TeyzgExuhvngoTi3cLUbnHDHygBBUxHf7ndbkW70QU-xGiB4Ym5ypEaUuYy5y1lnva8/s1600/2014-06-12_009.jpg" height="234" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWYH1voWeqOdtm9aGcg4_6Ij56lAl4SVCz-X1pxPEQeg8ZkOH4HEz7VhHbu-VvbJjGATMp_ae3K7CpZeU2XE2Q7jsG8on9ER3K8hN_R7QyUNpzxktvr1HyXRTqQb7bfY-xP7BJUnNxN5K/s1600/2014-06-12_010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWYH1voWeqOdtm9aGcg4_6Ij56lAl4SVCz-X1pxPEQeg8ZkOH4HEz7VhHbu-VvbJjGATMp_ae3K7CpZeU2XE2Q7jsG8on9ER3K8hN_R7QyUNpzxktvr1HyXRTqQb7bfY-xP7BJUnNxN5K/s1600/2014-06-12_010.jpg" height="320" width="207" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dSdO1bLchHdlJ51jNgiJ7XymdHPvedUi-4AdAG7lQAwf5Sl9yuL32TYvl1UQnDs4AKiuU_KEewQnJfkfcBDHxkVNzSMayxkhYr47uuOf9Yo8qIO5ECH8mHTkfYXQJM8M6zFbF-Wwe8TQ/s1600/Tess13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9dSdO1bLchHdlJ51jNgiJ7XymdHPvedUi-4AdAG7lQAwf5Sl9yuL32TYvl1UQnDs4AKiuU_KEewQnJfkfcBDHxkVNzSMayxkhYr47uuOf9Yo8qIO5ECH8mHTkfYXQJM8M6zFbF-Wwe8TQ/s1600/Tess13.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pJ8nJVHJWtXXCP28KWkKNh0q-7PwMdRsdhKVVxj4aoNq8OI1rU11G4lvAiFVKNFld5xBiMrvK6jr9gdfMPdn4BLwOAJIWRzWs7SiQnCh_-QdyJ6hmnY1aDbra5IspjW6Kind4V1S0CMz/s1600/Tess14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pJ8nJVHJWtXXCP28KWkKNh0q-7PwMdRsdhKVVxj4aoNq8OI1rU11G4lvAiFVKNFld5xBiMrvK6jr9gdfMPdn4BLwOAJIWRzWs7SiQnCh_-QdyJ6hmnY1aDbra5IspjW6Kind4V1S0CMz/s1600/Tess14.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLw1tmlQ0rPhBw0LjHlFM3y2RqPinr3vHWOlKWwuBUEYLlxWUAQGipXizshF9vvypHnBPqD7tCcyduJH985ov2N23YFgcafV5NraAXlwS_xBF26-r9orQdwlI0lXs8UTV0khJreiMHsbGJ/s1600/Tess15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLw1tmlQ0rPhBw0LjHlFM3y2RqPinr3vHWOlKWwuBUEYLlxWUAQGipXizshF9vvypHnBPqD7tCcyduJH985ov2N23YFgcafV5NraAXlwS_xBF26-r9orQdwlI0lXs8UTV0khJreiMHsbGJ/s1600/Tess15.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nate and I look at each other in awe and just cannot thank the Lord enough for this incredible gift! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-75832608620774159012014-01-17T23:00:00.000-06:002014-01-17T23:00:36.783-06:00Apple Pie Oatmeal <div style="text-align: center;">
Cooking with a newborn is somewhat of a challenge. . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
so it is always great to find easy recipes that have just a couple of ingredients and that I can prepare while wearing Tess! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made this one night this past week and we loved it! Not only is it healthy, this oatmeal is amazing and the leftovers were great the next day! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF791acTjHJZ7U0cyJvFV43_TG7NR9UYJ_qoNN3YeFXe9GfB3yRec_X_n7jIF-5KbGzW9A5W6fhR_9pT4jsNj67Cp3pdOMdjlNn2VTHiFNOO-vv85oWGny01wS8ypEE_9PO7iyrZvdKo2W/s1600/photo+(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF791acTjHJZ7U0cyJvFV43_TG7NR9UYJ_qoNN3YeFXe9GfB3yRec_X_n7jIF-5KbGzW9A5W6fhR_9pT4jsNj67Cp3pdOMdjlNn2VTHiFNOO-vv85oWGny01wS8ypEE_9PO7iyrZvdKo2W/s1600/photo+(4).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Still haven't figured out how to take a beautiful picture while wearing Tess. . . let alone how to take a beautiful picture of oatmeal! So excuse my I-phone picture! :-) </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Apple Pie Oatmeal</b> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 cup Steel Cut Oats</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
4 cups liquid (I used milk) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
2 TBS cinnamon</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 apple (skinned and chopped) </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1/4 cup raisins</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Put apple, cinnamon and raisins in the slow cooker. Then add oats and liquid. Cover and set to low for 7 hours. <i>(I put it on high and just kept an eye on it and it was probably done in 2 hours or so)</i> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://dayiinthelife.blogspot.com/2012/05/tasty-tuesday.html" target="_blank">A Day in the Life</a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-72979470367873778982014-01-07T07:33:00.000-06:002014-01-07T07:33:37.669-06:00Tess: Almost 3 months! <div style="text-align: center;">
I was so thankful for every part of my pregnancy, but for almost a year, I have had no desire to be in the kitchen. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In the past month or so my old self has been roaring back with a vengeance and I have enjoyed cooking and baking like before! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm having a hard time capturing pictures and writing blog posts of the recipes that we love but I will find a good balance soon and Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box will be up and running again! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In the meantime. . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Someone slept most of the month of October. . . </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QQUbRWyZdCDNkn_pZgbnElz50bJ9a6u38zQDkEzt5JLz7CIp3NRBZEeP4NyiVZPTbuXLEofw9e6hgMTBpqmjvF_r6VqmdBefone0Hav5o8b05vKaEf92hqHn5Nbkkp0zHclzN3fkN3vM/s1600/IMG_0543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QQUbRWyZdCDNkn_pZgbnElz50bJ9a6u38zQDkEzt5JLz7CIp3NRBZEeP4NyiVZPTbuXLEofw9e6hgMTBpqmjvF_r6VqmdBefone0Hav5o8b05vKaEf92hqHn5Nbkkp0zHclzN3fkN3vM/s1600/IMG_0543.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Loved spending time with her Great Grandmother Gigi,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKFiwCIWJKzKFl25BEnBWQKIUtsqtcOCAiSJBB6A-a_RuLCwceQrNWBfV4RLqL8pzJCoFKlnK7CoEVbLbZsXW9W38cKljDe8I7GETL41j-7qfC0RH-fJHcE_t7kqtzZWnVAwa872w69KgR/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKFiwCIWJKzKFl25BEnBWQKIUtsqtcOCAiSJBB6A-a_RuLCwceQrNWBfV4RLqL8pzJCoFKlnK7CoEVbLbZsXW9W38cKljDe8I7GETL41j-7qfC0RH-fJHcE_t7kqtzZWnVAwa872w69KgR/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wished Daddy a happy opening weekend of deer season, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC5OFKwB8l4D3MgAuTpH7u1rVH4Z0XBzDypFdJ3v_LkOoVOTw0ea-PDf9lXIc9JxVEnAHCa-P9ZjetVPe8UzoGZvvPvsJV74al7bpzkbn0bGWbg6dlux1xPU83wsbFHBd1PHY4jRvI-BO/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC5OFKwB8l4D3MgAuTpH7u1rVH4Z0XBzDypFdJ3v_LkOoVOTw0ea-PDf9lXIc9JxVEnAHCa-P9ZjetVPe8UzoGZvvPvsJV74al7bpzkbn0bGWbg6dlux1xPU83wsbFHBd1PHY4jRvI-BO/s1600/IMG_0789.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Has gone on tons of walks, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffbOUUtw7DkGAl54D75s-UhxbxSIWhV6i883WMbH8I4Y7gskk-LeSqivnsgggmzsMjCFHQCqXWBYwKz7j0E8QgMlKpVZa4QmtdctvJ-ITNphM69CP_YgBJmnWNX-eTXkOL6m_-Y4NxWim/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiffbOUUtw7DkGAl54D75s-UhxbxSIWhV6i883WMbH8I4Y7gskk-LeSqivnsgggmzsMjCFHQCqXWBYwKz7j0E8QgMlKpVZa4QmtdctvJ-ITNphM69CP_YgBJmnWNX-eTXkOL6m_-Y4NxWim/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Turned one month old, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88s9EUYC2Y3pitd5A0-SLOysL99MyWU1j-23_u9AOVu5ME-1HWXJvJpz5M_BR4D-0N1SbrNTsjv0rEkC_MMHws1QOjb6P8XC_d4nOM4XkGFR9IZRdeVbpHUWGNTB5fGRphDtt5cyGwn-k/s1600/IMG_0942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88s9EUYC2Y3pitd5A0-SLOysL99MyWU1j-23_u9AOVu5ME-1HWXJvJpz5M_BR4D-0N1SbrNTsjv0rEkC_MMHws1QOjb6P8XC_d4nOM4XkGFR9IZRdeVbpHUWGNTB5fGRphDtt5cyGwn-k/s1600/IMG_0942.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanksgiving tired her out, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfrPpkDPsmU9v6CA3bpe3c1KfJ0Wn5Qu3qV7S8-VZl5aPQl2vU4fO2G6tysUmVIUKtGZjK9s1eXNu9hJ0MNGoaLsj-7VfJc7VqZ4qSOED6UlJOqhmHZK5XU0PE6nBaZusmrVXi479F50K/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfrPpkDPsmU9v6CA3bpe3c1KfJ0Wn5Qu3qV7S8-VZl5aPQl2vU4fO2G6tysUmVIUKtGZjK9s1eXNu9hJ0MNGoaLsj-7VfJc7VqZ4qSOED6UlJOqhmHZK5XU0PE6nBaZusmrVXi479F50K/s1600/IMG_0974.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So she slept some more, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzaCWuiC9AkDRVVVJ0eORCUucrAwLfpOqEgBMPQQDvQPLVGK4JSsoNYWraw2ijFtHHoP9DpcjStrsBhRMBNvoHGpDW_gq9TWvBrVXKKek60VNtTPjE0bIUnGci34imZ1e_HJ3iQ8ozwOE/s1600/IMG_1122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuzaCWuiC9AkDRVVVJ0eORCUucrAwLfpOqEgBMPQQDvQPLVGK4JSsoNYWraw2ijFtHHoP9DpcjStrsBhRMBNvoHGpDW_gq9TWvBrVXKKek60VNtTPjE0bIUnGci34imZ1e_HJ3iQ8ozwOE/s1600/IMG_1122.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Celebrated being 2 months old, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-ZXISshfdcaS_EiHJ9R0g034XMZ1BcVpaLe3OhZSVzYpf6pHFyeGZdBaz4T5PbJCxj6lNoOBBuCtb9O5zgu-3Kma4XoEzVI2EEHSTYdnIduxPrkpaasoiz5dkB0G722GDFZK0BsFbxZc/s1600/IMG_1174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-ZXISshfdcaS_EiHJ9R0g034XMZ1BcVpaLe3OhZSVzYpf6pHFyeGZdBaz4T5PbJCxj6lNoOBBuCtb9O5zgu-3Kma4XoEzVI2EEHSTYdnIduxPrkpaasoiz5dkB0G722GDFZK0BsFbxZc/s1600/IMG_1174.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Loves riding in the car, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJfeyGMhAQNn6Mmewu0vhZRy4hb3cPXBJ-885t0X9nJn8vJCsNMHHY6A4npBbHkahsXxHesUxKitjD3cMzXIot_C55Id4BIj_cBcCfGkTn5hN5-UOATs3wbsE6R0N8uuu6j8eKOw3yjg_/s1600/IMG_1228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJfeyGMhAQNn6Mmewu0vhZRy4hb3cPXBJ-885t0X9nJn8vJCsNMHHY6A4npBbHkahsXxHesUxKitjD3cMzXIot_C55Id4BIj_cBcCfGkTn5hN5-UOATs3wbsE6R0N8uuu6j8eKOw3yjg_/s1600/IMG_1228.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Adores ceiling fans, </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99CvduZJ2Wl3kvRVuSmVXJzJ9A5Qqtp-E6dZLzxk0rsP4cT7k8Tyxj1AO90EjRwWuWHGDhzI19JfAyXpGBrKv65Mhgldu6x5oU-ubehrGFl-W-szU4pW5499XNWyk4OyGuD5bH3RvipUI/s1600/IMG_1269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99CvduZJ2Wl3kvRVuSmVXJzJ9A5Qqtp-E6dZLzxk0rsP4cT7k8Tyxj1AO90EjRwWuWHGDhzI19JfAyXpGBrKv65Mhgldu6x5oU-ubehrGFl-W-szU4pW5499XNWyk4OyGuD5bH3RvipUI/s1600/IMG_1269.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and is just as precious as can be! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTMav8MUvwHpOI5iuuWiwg_4wi1_0Iub3NROabrea4xlcc7jP8RFxS_KnA4M2dLVhtO99jHmHgDoPnyO1SsLDlhqnu4En3vMy9sSLARRMR3SXHf7TFE_K-OO9nS65SiNcsDQVha6G6Tg1/s1600/IMG_1279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTMav8MUvwHpOI5iuuWiwg_4wi1_0Iub3NROabrea4xlcc7jP8RFxS_KnA4M2dLVhtO99jHmHgDoPnyO1SsLDlhqnu4En3vMy9sSLARRMR3SXHf7TFE_K-OO9nS65SiNcsDQVha6G6Tg1/s1600/IMG_1279.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our hearts are full of thankfulness!!</div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-90736180015954715432013-12-04T23:13:00.000-06:002013-12-04T23:16:31.522-06:00She is here! :-) <div style="text-align: center;">
On October 14th, at 41 weeks, Tess made her fashionably late entrance! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We were so blessed to have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miroma-Photography-Design/276694879014971" target="_blank">Kara Trail</a> from <a href="http://www.miromaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Miroma Photography</a> at the birth to capture such special memories :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yT3qWYgWlIL5vIuHc-MahzJY7WAmu_T-23f_W9qUXrrYzqd8KOL5Y95JsbiLQjUhTwYzQFx7Yf5fhwtl7p6IEp0iNBLdt6s4XJxL0HQZAqcXvkr9k47AD7lkELmAj1GnDm1dS5_lXrr2/s1600/2013-10-14_011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yT3qWYgWlIL5vIuHc-MahzJY7WAmu_T-23f_W9qUXrrYzqd8KOL5Y95JsbiLQjUhTwYzQFx7Yf5fhwtl7p6IEp0iNBLdt6s4XJxL0HQZAqcXvkr9k47AD7lkELmAj1GnDm1dS5_lXrr2/s320/2013-10-14_011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPCmVUovo6Qhlfc6v639G9wx2bbyEGN7RQsvz7lu3INBSZH9rGr6_YutstPY6JzkucO0itOpnrexL9qEPkamxvZi8IKYhcKjXyQUk1Ukm_XDJM71FaEDpeMVgQyPzregfEjKwDWS6T2ts/s1600/2013-10-14_012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPCmVUovo6Qhlfc6v639G9wx2bbyEGN7RQsvz7lu3INBSZH9rGr6_YutstPY6JzkucO0itOpnrexL9qEPkamxvZi8IKYhcKjXyQUk1Ukm_XDJM71FaEDpeMVgQyPzregfEjKwDWS6T2ts/s320/2013-10-14_012.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJUm6OGp8xl6lqpJPbOEHUkJ_pROwSNRyfNHbyw3ef1ub0hVrZZdON2iNBKyo4MgQUlXyw6oRjEk_KMS1jBe5Sstvd_PtTmceA5QiJLwl5ASkfrBhCR1wU1DiHeqa20zD3hoKQo4JS2HS/s1600/2013-10-14_016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJUm6OGp8xl6lqpJPbOEHUkJ_pROwSNRyfNHbyw3ef1ub0hVrZZdON2iNBKyo4MgQUlXyw6oRjEk_KMS1jBe5Sstvd_PtTmceA5QiJLwl5ASkfrBhCR1wU1DiHeqa20zD3hoKQo4JS2HS/s320/2013-10-14_016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3RmZobhdT8NO3mhzhRSWroGr0EeTRznmZ0E02GKPvcX2aemqpznLXMqfSypA71gHBMHUhhxYDta4UwD6v0KOVCYQe2lEizyaxMOg_va7kbWOXKWuXavTIAZ4AOUSizxh1Ux8fFELO4T_/s1600/2013-12-04_028+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3RmZobhdT8NO3mhzhRSWroGr0EeTRznmZ0E02GKPvcX2aemqpznLXMqfSypA71gHBMHUhhxYDta4UwD6v0KOVCYQe2lEizyaxMOg_va7kbWOXKWuXavTIAZ4AOUSizxh1Ux8fFELO4T_/s320/2013-12-04_028+(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrpFoRIsuBx7l7VgYQzUQpoJcflGTpl11VuLPvDSgmeFrg1ngPxB4K1yCCiPOzDahTNbOKvvnTvHaeGgtmWa8It60hJrQqmIMjpN3bvSOhzr9gNAbGNzOLUMzwDYd-HI3hRoqAyYCig_l/s1600/2013-12-04_029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrpFoRIsuBx7l7VgYQzUQpoJcflGTpl11VuLPvDSgmeFrg1ngPxB4K1yCCiPOzDahTNbOKvvnTvHaeGgtmWa8It60hJrQqmIMjpN3bvSOhzr9gNAbGNzOLUMzwDYd-HI3hRoqAyYCig_l/s320/2013-12-04_029.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gus and Wrigley already love their little sister! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGnzcT5Hov3B_wzhtRUbSeNouT0x3nXRblQYYIRqzvQFZMaf5im8seIDo-fapsIRsGVm0WBKOo7BIhyphenhyphenXrv7XS7bks8aPap6GsKlx_mucqgh04GxY7hNWkh1UJ9-mdS-a9SOALTUPNSawE/s1600/2013-12-04_009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGnzcT5Hov3B_wzhtRUbSeNouT0x3nXRblQYYIRqzvQFZMaf5im8seIDo-fapsIRsGVm0WBKOo7BIhyphenhyphenXrv7XS7bks8aPap6GsKlx_mucqgh04GxY7hNWkh1UJ9-mdS-a9SOALTUPNSawE/s320/2013-12-04_009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnn95ge0MvvP0Z1_ImTOZthTZBMNnyUSLmDeIEFwoFWlbYWlqDYMtsPVGSENYTbbEE3PpmLGw98CPgk5x43COFnmQ2-1Duyjx9L8IJLMX6JdiY3YKkZgLzGHjACidl2PcGe1Gayo0NpqH/s1600/2013-12-04_013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnn95ge0MvvP0Z1_ImTOZthTZBMNnyUSLmDeIEFwoFWlbYWlqDYMtsPVGSENYTbbEE3PpmLGw98CPgk5x43COFnmQ2-1Duyjx9L8IJLMX6JdiY3YKkZgLzGHjACidl2PcGe1Gayo0NpqH/s320/2013-12-04_013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHsa9Qh-51wWySrSTBMS2NHt_AL9bTMZQkKFVdI1Tf2QAtbnYN8WPC1Mm3q4dSbXbLsWi4jm2XmsTZkpQGCcrM7BkjjclW8XICTP7GEWY0G9PGhX7mG72He5-i3ymnM0NG3s5wPYANQeR/s1600/2013-12-04_016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHsa9Qh-51wWySrSTBMS2NHt_AL9bTMZQkKFVdI1Tf2QAtbnYN8WPC1Mm3q4dSbXbLsWi4jm2XmsTZkpQGCcrM7BkjjclW8XICTP7GEWY0G9PGhX7mG72He5-i3ymnM0NG3s5wPYANQeR/s320/2013-12-04_016.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDeZOzmK843xMDEgEyeb0skEGLuZxp7PEK33W7-L7FIiABPmLKhya83hvuJneglj0XzcL3ShM8_xNXOMnzKvoP5NlwJI7waTjNeZKKL-EtAkaQtpI3gTgHQJ7eljGMgfuUQzeoXD7PxBSF/s1600/2013-12-04_021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDeZOzmK843xMDEgEyeb0skEGLuZxp7PEK33W7-L7FIiABPmLKhya83hvuJneglj0XzcL3ShM8_xNXOMnzKvoP5NlwJI7waTjNeZKKL-EtAkaQtpI3gTgHQJ7eljGMgfuUQzeoXD7PxBSF/s320/2013-12-04_021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are so in love!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMbNaSIGhLiaLSthzWmtD50o3AHXQy9bBYC6JpbGbP7R4zUSEYE_QPzjzqneDgi5JtWFV71BHW6DK68L0TEZ91X9LnjYol5LIHQm2b3xMmapElWCud1_3cMBrDE-l4DnpWdmeSuYu720q/s1600/2013-12-04_011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMbNaSIGhLiaLSthzWmtD50o3AHXQy9bBYC6JpbGbP7R4zUSEYE_QPzjzqneDgi5JtWFV71BHW6DK68L0TEZ91X9LnjYol5LIHQm2b3xMmapElWCud1_3cMBrDE-l4DnpWdmeSuYu720q/s320/2013-12-04_011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2HlX9OuVJnko9o2unbQWEKCd0pt2LK1zmUyEl87x446xUbCBlvRdtx37MEvSIzqtmfsuGKFHSGbA-X3zNe1CCPKjmcu_y6d75C2g7N4xpjlC-uAQnoQyDgxc5wvvo_Xq5CQGLub2dH_s/s1600/2013-12-04_019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2HlX9OuVJnko9o2unbQWEKCd0pt2LK1zmUyEl87x446xUbCBlvRdtx37MEvSIzqtmfsuGKFHSGbA-X3zNe1CCPKjmcu_y6d75C2g7N4xpjlC-uAQnoQyDgxc5wvvo_Xq5CQGLub2dH_s/s320/2013-12-04_019.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3K8dv_811_ZUWqmBL61vavC45Iqs5dIgIcNVA06mP7CuqjPHLSK0cDOpCJSKD9eHnS-8GSq9_nNwvjnqme24hGdGnIeV0V8APtTskKvouAU2y5bWB1X64h5KJlgJR6F3b96-vbW2TfW3X/s1600/2013-12-04_031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3K8dv_811_ZUWqmBL61vavC45Iqs5dIgIcNVA06mP7CuqjPHLSK0cDOpCJSKD9eHnS-8GSq9_nNwvjnqme24hGdGnIeV0V8APtTskKvouAU2y5bWB1X64h5KJlgJR6F3b96-vbW2TfW3X/s320/2013-12-04_031.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
"Though hast put gladness in my heart" Psalm 4:7<br />
God is so good and we are so thankful! :-) </div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-3334155685497690822013-08-31T14:38:00.000-05:002013-08-31T14:38:45.021-05:00Update: 34 weeks<div style="text-align: center;">
This has been such a busy summer and I am going to get back into cooking, baking and blogging . . soon. . . but today I am just giving you a little bump update! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gus and Wrigley already love their little sister so much! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUa6SBZo1PaYAlX1LCUK0qNk-8E_b8gon2hjPk65kSrONzAGtS6Vzfgz7SzETNbwLxZUpdKKTRmzl4EMnOdcyhhagetF7eGKVRqHPmrDIRALJcjnyPS-gsuoP1t5b6hIS3ZuLld20XQaD7/s1600/Pictures+932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUa6SBZo1PaYAlX1LCUK0qNk-8E_b8gon2hjPk65kSrONzAGtS6Vzfgz7SzETNbwLxZUpdKKTRmzl4EMnOdcyhhagetF7eGKVRqHPmrDIRALJcjnyPS-gsuoP1t5b6hIS3ZuLld20XQaD7/s320/Pictures+932.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspvE-vGrN0T2TFDac5dqFEzOxqjBo0kewccXK9NFlPGdJh1kdHi-gGlTaiekasT1d3QUU7KpNCk6zz7cjI6OPPM7zeNXoe2Xw9y2DOZwCeF8L9Jy9I6mLnLVU7_ivE3pOZa3uUNIPdaUQ/s1600/Pictures+946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspvE-vGrN0T2TFDac5dqFEzOxqjBo0kewccXK9NFlPGdJh1kdHi-gGlTaiekasT1d3QUU7KpNCk6zz7cjI6OPPM7zeNXoe2Xw9y2DOZwCeF8L9Jy9I6mLnLVU7_ivE3pOZa3uUNIPdaUQ/s320/Pictures+946.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are so thankful! :-) </div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-84791302994064234422013-05-31T07:41:00.000-05:002013-05-31T07:41:36.769-05:00What Could It Bee? :-) <div style="text-align: center;">
We have been dying to know the gender of baby Dains since we first found out we were pregnant! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So at 15 weeks, we had a friend do an ultrasound scan and we were pretty sure. . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
then at 16 weeks we got another scan and then we were really sure. . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and at 17 weeks we went to my doctor and he confirmed it! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have always wanted to have a fun Gender Reveal, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but the vendors, and our friends and family made it even more amazing than we could have ever dreamed of! :-)<br />
<br />
Enjoy a couple of pictures from the party! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
{My sister in law, Rebecca, has the most amazing writing in the world and is starting her own calligraphy business!}</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyNhEnk4iAztaHtLp7K7oOAXClE93dTmHdHQjxH0GLqn4wsJ8MGiXpU_Aayfsvo7SCty48Q_G8_TdkMVTuGGbYkAoZkf282AXb1utzPlc1u1khuxlv3nEK4RjvQdjJijbClaaPz5L7Og9/s1600/Pictures+517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyNhEnk4iAztaHtLp7K7oOAXClE93dTmHdHQjxH0GLqn4wsJ8MGiXpU_Aayfsvo7SCty48Q_G8_TdkMVTuGGbYkAoZkf282AXb1utzPlc1u1khuxlv3nEK4RjvQdjJijbClaaPz5L7Og9/s400/Pictures+517.jpg" width="265" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8N5p1S6ajXdmtjZvvuAgqrwNCOZR62c7qljXrHdZ8_MpRtUwNPT0hV8xvdNjxE4si6UbCHvhV5iFewr1p941Tm5c39oZShB7JE1eTIVmcKo1GXcQj4UU17W0qm9h4bkmjiEOxSuuBrqEd/s1600/Pictures+519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8N5p1S6ajXdmtjZvvuAgqrwNCOZR62c7qljXrHdZ8_MpRtUwNPT0hV8xvdNjxE4si6UbCHvhV5iFewr1p941Tm5c39oZShB7JE1eTIVmcKo1GXcQj4UU17W0qm9h4bkmjiEOxSuuBrqEd/s400/Pictures+519.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
{A precious friend of mine, West, owner of <a href="http://www.bungalowcards.com/" target="_blank">Bungalow Card Company</a>, designed these incredible invitations!}</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboeu5BD4kIfNt9t30wy6wEOBFlWM67lc3BYdBj8UnccQwdX2ylNXeHhBAqhbDXhEUYKFNM-tADi7er_naWr_GNLJ5y-ua8xgJ2rqwVaUX3jDArjni_TjyFv14rc-X4nQagUbu4tQf_i5L/s1600/Final+FAKE+Gender+Reveal+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboeu5BD4kIfNt9t30wy6wEOBFlWM67lc3BYdBj8UnccQwdX2ylNXeHhBAqhbDXhEUYKFNM-tADi7er_naWr_GNLJ5y-ua8xgJ2rqwVaUX3jDArjni_TjyFv14rc-X4nQagUbu4tQf_i5L/s400/Final+FAKE+Gender+Reveal+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQISgGnwHbK-kUNUeBoVxuTk1kjMwbrE-a8Y-mMf-hMrvLA5QVcaLXvVeyGz5x8sZalT0b4quP0LDKz7ppD_plK09oOgIPUPF5gQVlyGtTflYTpdefe7RGVc4_TtCZPDzvlDDwrpOIEmG/s1600/Pictures+522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQISgGnwHbK-kUNUeBoVxuTk1kjMwbrE-a8Y-mMf-hMrvLA5QVcaLXvVeyGz5x8sZalT0b4quP0LDKz7ppD_plK09oOgIPUPF5gQVlyGtTflYTpdefe7RGVc4_TtCZPDzvlDDwrpOIEmG/s400/Pictures+522.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JmOwJHmhkVC9goBRhrrmimULM_XvgHWbhiGR21bwh2CGbgQAgLRj_lVzv_VeJkmcPxHIsW0pvBUkJf5hrbPzGCKBQ4r5T4c-g-jAkSsmzfABAZtXQC2ybR4tw3YosnnEM7eO7rtYjBMZ/s1600/Pictures+523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JmOwJHmhkVC9goBRhrrmimULM_XvgHWbhiGR21bwh2CGbgQAgLRj_lVzv_VeJkmcPxHIsW0pvBUkJf5hrbPzGCKBQ4r5T4c-g-jAkSsmzfABAZtXQC2ybR4tw3YosnnEM7eO7rtYjBMZ/s400/Pictures+523.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9onUcOWhKg0nLBS-6D2CbNcT96yZR_4Boulg54Xp3TPZj8bByzqb0Dr3hnPWtepDd4TGmMsqOvsUxK-uf3JYfpT4xqDvXq1z8GTjw67wY4rMpecIvgmlOyW27ySNiwG_Jbplj73O8qEDF/s1600/Pictures+526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9onUcOWhKg0nLBS-6D2CbNcT96yZR_4Boulg54Xp3TPZj8bByzqb0Dr3hnPWtepDd4TGmMsqOvsUxK-uf3JYfpT4xqDvXq1z8GTjw67wY4rMpecIvgmlOyW27ySNiwG_Jbplj73O8qEDF/s400/Pictures+526.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3eY3XUYTW0oZ_KQkNZ-QTHNU0bxHsP2P1EYnzAdQ7ad4nfIqCU5Ti_HOv4SVaPht5YHiuKKXbUug3TPltXQzl2DTIjXDX-mUZ2y3074SAbb4ZUd5OF4AFcOVTOZUEYC27jFyIGJ6hQow/s1600/Pictures+527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd3eY3XUYTW0oZ_KQkNZ-QTHNU0bxHsP2P1EYnzAdQ7ad4nfIqCU5Ti_HOv4SVaPht5YHiuKKXbUug3TPltXQzl2DTIjXDX-mUZ2y3074SAbb4ZUd5OF4AFcOVTOZUEYC27jFyIGJ6hQow/s400/Pictures+527.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxo73-pLLTrf_WOWXSS1OXUtkeZfHZ5ceXcHq7U5lEi3SGZ6kGVVIKUg8RYWOnGLtXdES_lRLjXnr6AD81hmQSTlQ8QXioe6Tz6iIYC3p6heseAHm6vTYkGlELC5TFQk7dXrIdOxvSr_X4/s1600/Pictures+529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxo73-pLLTrf_WOWXSS1OXUtkeZfHZ5ceXcHq7U5lEi3SGZ6kGVVIKUg8RYWOnGLtXdES_lRLjXnr6AD81hmQSTlQ8QXioe6Tz6iIYC3p6heseAHm6vTYkGlELC5TFQk7dXrIdOxvSr_X4/s400/Pictures+529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVjju2B5WA7mSQj-IhzRsjdsfNOeRqLOenoG_GGWpCq3Bq6amdVL9HYh3ADCqORJ9sd8TxUnW_1mdXe-FDMCwVfGvicczbOvrpbP69aT8WbgdIkyCVFnqLl-ljzL-0m_ws86b4nx149sN/s1600/Pictures+530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVjju2B5WA7mSQj-IhzRsjdsfNOeRqLOenoG_GGWpCq3Bq6amdVL9HYh3ADCqORJ9sd8TxUnW_1mdXe-FDMCwVfGvicczbOvrpbP69aT8WbgdIkyCVFnqLl-ljzL-0m_ws86b4nx149sN/s400/Pictures+530.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow2CUefVYR8tTk0KyyN0hYuzmldxCCQY09C-gp8uCKXiQbiRA9EMdffkr40x8eEQ_3u-ESSfr67UV3Fo_ddmdRyzFlP3m4lKQimcIt6A_NDp4rXm5tLwFB1I43NsotoSsgIqI6hiUVx2B/s1600/Pictures+534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow2CUefVYR8tTk0KyyN0hYuzmldxCCQY09C-gp8uCKXiQbiRA9EMdffkr40x8eEQ_3u-ESSfr67UV3Fo_ddmdRyzFlP3m4lKQimcIt6A_NDp4rXm5tLwFB1I43NsotoSsgIqI6hiUVx2B/s400/Pictures+534.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-HZNqZjJLh0pTUCW0RdxNXPyqajrlesJz_r3fkvewmbJ0HbBjXfBl6YkOc_DH6zAXi1X2fznlv9Yki3djmN8hT_euSafokfoCTFNqF5_E8upJIaEI4Wn_iO4op3TIsChfTPt7gKqf78c/s1600/Pictures+538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-HZNqZjJLh0pTUCW0RdxNXPyqajrlesJz_r3fkvewmbJ0HbBjXfBl6YkOc_DH6zAXi1X2fznlv9Yki3djmN8hT_euSafokfoCTFNqF5_E8upJIaEI4Wn_iO4op3TIsChfTPt7gKqf78c/s400/Pictures+538.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: center;"> {Incredible cookies from a dear friend, Elizabeth of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Egglestons-Edibles/222417331124072?fref=ts" target="_blank">Eggleston's Edibles</a>!} </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMn8Jzdec-qxdUf2M3hPgWwEVkeM2fUo9_TKYDAiSZyMwb1DemJHfOwh_ffQdEyDEKwOUJps10cfKWTWtbIq1g-DF9ohhlGhm4-LHZ4gT52l5X4MUa07aSAON5rXZcxmYc0yeGPC_73_X4/s1600/Pictures+541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMn8Jzdec-qxdUf2M3hPgWwEVkeM2fUo9_TKYDAiSZyMwb1DemJHfOwh_ffQdEyDEKwOUJps10cfKWTWtbIq1g-DF9ohhlGhm4-LHZ4gT52l5X4MUa07aSAON5rXZcxmYc0yeGPC_73_X4/s400/Pictures+541.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4pNKy5ih2yN4rxKpZt_a7VBPz-KPWi8cmPBvwPyYHFfw31X-6t0uO_mKobfD0P2Ljx3AD5VbcCmRelrvbAscLu89I9EQdZk5EeH_tlX7VzoiA3YVKklHfsAEwSyO6IyTB1enDXcEOI1S/s1600/Pictures+548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4pNKy5ih2yN4rxKpZt_a7VBPz-KPWi8cmPBvwPyYHFfw31X-6t0uO_mKobfD0P2Ljx3AD5VbcCmRelrvbAscLu89I9EQdZk5EeH_tlX7VzoiA3YVKklHfsAEwSyO6IyTB1enDXcEOI1S/s400/Pictures+548.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Nate getting the puppies ready for the big reveal! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhND0yem5ie7a-3-w-Lpq8I3UwI6it8_Vt8dX2A8ewE6cy1GJby3xYfxPstfHlh8Ympzd6FMctlH1sfL2biUOUtsMMcv87wdKa3J9zMzzBpWeorr5mFThhswBqQHmLjzvJqkZC2dV3lJMyt/s1600/Pictures+563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhND0yem5ie7a-3-w-Lpq8I3UwI6it8_Vt8dX2A8ewE6cy1GJby3xYfxPstfHlh8Ympzd6FMctlH1sfL2biUOUtsMMcv87wdKa3J9zMzzBpWeorr5mFThhswBqQHmLjzvJqkZC2dV3lJMyt/s320/Pictures+563.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is a girl! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXGmcjZm9yCNeL-cqhBhdFmgSnwTrTnoZYqJNZvSJt4L-yLGsBYZ7MBoQ1WTdPfPeBshrsLuAdroJCZF49UtGXkDfEqkI3qgLxsr4st1qfnOS23j8EpOb_vMcOAZWheNnRwClNW_bfau5/s1600/Pictures+565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXGmcjZm9yCNeL-cqhBhdFmgSnwTrTnoZYqJNZvSJt4L-yLGsBYZ7MBoQ1WTdPfPeBshrsLuAdroJCZF49UtGXkDfEqkI3qgLxsr4st1qfnOS23j8EpOb_vMcOAZWheNnRwClNW_bfau5/s400/Pictures+565.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YAciW7bNi3qlj7rqHb1P4WUhwoeFkQxpauP2vhKVoSfwBc8k8nysT6auQpgS9lWyXPyyLeGD1PRqoFXgd4PWECjcHT_fer_agXF31YABbDOOn9SYweS0tN5vHk5LKPCaEQlateCwrhdk/s1600/Pictures+578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YAciW7bNi3qlj7rqHb1P4WUhwoeFkQxpauP2vhKVoSfwBc8k8nysT6auQpgS9lWyXPyyLeGD1PRqoFXgd4PWECjcHT_fer_agXF31YABbDOOn9SYweS0tN5vHk5LKPCaEQlateCwrhdk/s400/Pictures+578.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My dad just KNEW it was going to be a girl and made himself a button that he promptly put on the second the dogs announced the good news! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhhr6p4J7dF20vgj1jv5O6owOH-ByiiVcXrfDtheFOcMDGUUqEWK7XmcfwuZZojrrcZuhyphenhyphenA2Z1pRiwIQbApN38VJZcFHSBVBtsFZ7CErwsidnAcjxXMvkYte18p77wqPH1DZpNctSdTgP/s1600/Pictures+589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhhr6p4J7dF20vgj1jv5O6owOH-ByiiVcXrfDtheFOcMDGUUqEWK7XmcfwuZZojrrcZuhyphenhyphenA2Z1pRiwIQbApN38VJZcFHSBVBtsFZ7CErwsidnAcjxXMvkYte18p77wqPH1DZpNctSdTgP/s400/Pictures+589.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsQvfzjk0iF3iIF5h4zqRdjQ_lCjtePE_0RB-v6TpOmmuHpOy4FiJjoq42ZgMBeNDM7FAqVQuyjXEAwjaeTQ8ZUavkj-uOHqXC0XovMZnRwUBKXe3zaBphd57QpM4AUMTNwegenwvO51M/s1600/Pictures+591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsQvfzjk0iF3iIF5h4zqRdjQ_lCjtePE_0RB-v6TpOmmuHpOy4FiJjoq42ZgMBeNDM7FAqVQuyjXEAwjaeTQ8ZUavkj-uOHqXC0XovMZnRwUBKXe3zaBphd57QpM4AUMTNwegenwvO51M/s400/Pictures+591.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZRZ3UIrwpQrzL3orC5teDmUn_QCpZBAvmvhxNLxTmd1S_mSNruTWXZb00TajlS13agP0l1t81arwdgfHmgvqW_yl5IJwNYAAU9n-H2Z1xht0s5N0r1yV60wD6A32AGo22lOZJzAFVGHK/s1600/Pictures+629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZRZ3UIrwpQrzL3orC5teDmUn_QCpZBAvmvhxNLxTmd1S_mSNruTWXZb00TajlS13agP0l1t81arwdgfHmgvqW_yl5IJwNYAAU9n-H2Z1xht0s5N0r1yV60wD6A32AGo22lOZJzAFVGHK/s400/Pictures+629.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguz7L8NtLFaqcHIQu9PCQ_6V8v6coY4HFjAzqED11xAfCDZz9f5xt3137HdQboi4M5S54uQvMqOuvT6USAh_K5TRgs1lst5vQCsnbViBK8YJs4w6HveNFUXa5J-gDDjztLeTneI9G3ReXp/s1600/Pictures+627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguz7L8NtLFaqcHIQu9PCQ_6V8v6coY4HFjAzqED11xAfCDZz9f5xt3137HdQboi4M5S54uQvMqOuvT6USAh_K5TRgs1lst5vQCsnbViBK8YJs4w6HveNFUXa5J-gDDjztLeTneI9G3ReXp/s400/Pictures+627.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwL8DruECOYthw0BVUr56cKnG13sOMUBtsEt6th0ppDPeVtDY1l8QS9dsHEcFYrPh71KGmOOs9c0XbwBy8fpSrPx43o2IyaKPpfzSNa7LJn-U10yxez3wHY7YlDe_DOn7xv1WOvjQ50WG/s1600/Pictures+594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwL8DruECOYthw0BVUr56cKnG13sOMUBtsEt6th0ppDPeVtDY1l8QS9dsHEcFYrPh71KGmOOs9c0XbwBy8fpSrPx43o2IyaKPpfzSNa7LJn-U10yxez3wHY7YlDe_DOn7xv1WOvjQ50WG/s400/Pictures+594.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFDa9MiiuN655_pOrxf4cKVa_GQ01PIl8P4cKOoYdECvxyG_S6E2qaH1q4kj-_S21A2C-U8ZwTwE8mUZwXM_KuEvcZroFMygj42vuJFh_PXT4OPV_LXVe4iCSvIzCI5hVZ8j_RsgOE1um/s1600/Pictures+596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFDa9MiiuN655_pOrxf4cKVa_GQ01PIl8P4cKOoYdECvxyG_S6E2qaH1q4kj-_S21A2C-U8ZwTwE8mUZwXM_KuEvcZroFMygj42vuJFh_PXT4OPV_LXVe4iCSvIzCI5hVZ8j_RsgOE1um/s320/Pictures+596.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
God is good and knew exactly what we needed. . .<br />
a precious little girl! :-)<br />
Now it is even harder to wait for her arrival! :-)<br />
<br />
Vendors:<br />
Chalkboard: Rebecca Dalton<br />
Necklaces: <a href="http://www.partycity.com/" target="_blank">Party City</a><br />
Invitation: <a href="http://www.bungalowcards.com/" target="_blank">Bungalow Card Company</a><br />
Banner: (DIY) Supplies from Hobby Lobby<br />
Cupcakes: <a href="https://www.cravecupcakes.com/" target="_blank">Crave Cupcakes</a><br />
Petit Fours: <a href="http://www.moellersbakery.com/" target="_blank">Moellers Bakery</a><br />
Lemon Tarts: <a href="http://www.lamadeleine.com/" target="_blank">La Madeline</a><br />
Banana Pudding Parfaits: <a href="http://www.porchswingdesserts.com/" target="_blank">Porch Swing Desserts</a><br />
Straws: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CupcakeExpress" target="_blank">Cupcake Express</a><br />
Cookies: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Egglestons-Edibles/222417331124072?fref=ts" target="_blank">Eggleston's Edibles</a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-31843435652423814372013-05-19T20:43:00.000-05:002013-05-19T21:09:20.941-05:00Our Journey: Advice <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning <a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>}</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">ADVICE</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">As I have said before, so many people have said hurtful things to me or to other friends of mine who are going through infertility. No one was being intentionally hurtful, but all the same, frivolous questions can break the heart of a woman who wants a child of her own. With that said, I have some advice on the subject. . . </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">"W</span><span style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">hat NOT to say" </span></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">* Do not ever ask anyone when they are going to start having children. If they wanted you to know, they would tell you. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">* On the same note, don't ask anyone when they are going to have more children, if they are done having children, or anything remotely close to either of those phrases. Again, if they wanted you to know, they would tell you. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">*When you know that someone is having trouble conceiving, do not say anything trivial like "if you just relax it will happen . . . " </span></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><b>"What TO say" </b></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">* THE ONLY thing to say when someone is going through infertility is "I am sorry that you are going through this and I am praying for you." Period. End of subject. Not a word more. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">To precious friends reading this who might be wondering when do I seek a second opinion or go to a fertility doctor. . . </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><b>WHEN TO GO TO A FERTILITY DOCTOR?</b></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">That is entirely up to you.</span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">3 months after our miscarriage, I was at my doctor looking for answers. Although we didn't start Clomid at that time, my regular OBGYN was fully ready to prescribe Clomid and to try to figure out why we were not getting pregnant. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">One thing I would do differently looking back is that I would have gone to Dr McKenzie when we were getting on Clomid. We love my regular OBGYN and am so thankful that he will deliver our child, but Dr. McKenzie (or any fertility doctor) specializes in infertility where as a regular OBGYN does not deal with infertility on a daily basis.</span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">God is so good. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44;"><span style="line-height: 20.796875px;">Since sharing our story, </span></span><span style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">Nate and I both have had the opportunity to comfort and give advice to other couples going through this journey and have referred numerous people to Houston IVF and to Dr McKenzie. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">He is faithful. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white;">
<span style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">I praise Him for the journey and I praise Him for the miracle he has blessed us with. </span></div>
</div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-9820998604477350062013-05-03T17:49:00.000-05:002013-05-03T17:57:50.562-05:00Cinco De Mayo<div style="text-align: center;">
Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday! :-)<br />
If you are still trying to decide what to make for such a fun holiday, I have compiled some of my favorite Mexican recipes below! <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/avocado-dip.html" target="_blank">Avocado Dip</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6AO-y2Ol30_r_-MaRx4zrsUO8MwtLs4e8QobX09KxKvSi4gtJCzLdvC4o07PIzk_rFwLMXaYWpgqfSYW1a_pHiTMI51bTU8jixthSpg9uVnIfttE8M4YhSVIcH9J_QAnFall45QVXqc/s1600/z1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6AO-y2Ol30_r_-MaRx4zrsUO8MwtLs4e8QobX09KxKvSi4gtJCzLdvC4o07PIzk_rFwLMXaYWpgqfSYW1a_pHiTMI51bTU8jixthSpg9uVnIfttE8M4YhSVIcH9J_QAnFall45QVXqc/s1600/z1.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/07/corn-dip.html" target="_blank">Corn Dip</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JLur-pOtR1xjCCzUkbkpvKsMJVkYd8vVqGLSxVBNagqarJ2T96J81i2HVx7LmowGu7sxVum_Yl6bNp7t1RahFoDpd4KIn7pyns0tpiI-_fLa9HCW4giqdu2pyrQSYzkmGEJPHYUn1pk/s1600/z2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_JLur-pOtR1xjCCzUkbkpvKsMJVkYd8vVqGLSxVBNagqarJ2T96J81i2HVx7LmowGu7sxVum_Yl6bNp7t1RahFoDpd4KIn7pyns0tpiI-_fLa9HCW4giqdu2pyrQSYzkmGEJPHYUn1pk/s1600/z2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/homemade-guacamole.html" target="_blank">Homemade Guacamole</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5itSnQzjK_tgmcJT4i-gutJ0_-rr0ymvk_RejbG6SF2ZlCi3AQKsWnYR1lfiR1zonCMmCuoJX-aPzoam2ObWSJ79dud0hAZrTat07rgFe59_yBc2ykmAl_hyPl4JNiP8tIwsqeqlfIx4/s1600/z3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5itSnQzjK_tgmcJT4i-gutJ0_-rr0ymvk_RejbG6SF2ZlCi3AQKsWnYR1lfiR1zonCMmCuoJX-aPzoam2ObWSJ79dud0hAZrTat07rgFe59_yBc2ykmAl_hyPl4JNiP8tIwsqeqlfIx4/s1600/z3.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/homemade-pico-de-gallo.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pico De Gallo</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Tct7juo6kCSLqynX0k7tdOxgR1dgL5ixRN5hB9HQGFePszxGh3ILLXHN06BgPxHJxakawyQrLMdvKnfxZarvkn47kE2DIqI6F_b7A1xzZVAP02tlURa4p7EloPo_yxk48pOvb4xJk60/s1600/z4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Tct7juo6kCSLqynX0k7tdOxgR1dgL5ixRN5hB9HQGFePszxGh3ILLXHN06BgPxHJxakawyQrLMdvKnfxZarvkn47kE2DIqI6F_b7A1xzZVAP02tlURa4p7EloPo_yxk48pOvb4xJk60/s1600/z4.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/individual-seven-layer-dips.html" target="_blank">Individual Seven Layer Dips</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5sii0YwqN-Yp4R7M91NGaSXeX6wIOj3_yIsorSJhpJewqavyODHIJ2dG5gRPVYNbsVf7yBXOJlKMeIRcbModtXOpOzl6XJh_JHuRcCRhLlxFMpKzBRvVIzlJRELZyOJNFzcExA09s70/s1600/z5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5sii0YwqN-Yp4R7M91NGaSXeX6wIOj3_yIsorSJhpJewqavyODHIJ2dG5gRPVYNbsVf7yBXOJlKMeIRcbModtXOpOzl6XJh_JHuRcCRhLlxFMpKzBRvVIzlJRELZyOJNFzcExA09s70/s1600/z5.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/03/kellis-salsa.html" target="_blank">Kelli's Salsa</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlPB4B8XXl-9F4ot0f2xuZz10_tb0kbGkNBB71yWbf6j5MZOH6ZaGB1XgkQKr1mPEPLmaMhS77zWuc6VW45Tb2R3y0Lm8HtGxnaMXDPknKGLQrB8DUo-bF60VSADfy4ebmTdkVzR76u0/s1600/z6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlPB4B8XXl-9F4ot0f2xuZz10_tb0kbGkNBB71yWbf6j5MZOH6ZaGB1XgkQKr1mPEPLmaMhS77zWuc6VW45Tb2R3y0Lm8HtGxnaMXDPknKGLQrB8DUo-bF60VSADfy4ebmTdkVzR76u0/s1600/z6.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/02/queso-fresco-with-roasted-garlic.html" target="_blank">Queso Fresco with Roasted Garlic</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwUpDhO1-4k7efEBQdXNX18t0x4pGhAfO1LojCBEIG9P7uWhu-7wqQwQSCzDt4eZCZoXvYBFuYlWr7eHSU8CN3E4-GSqKISKbf8pfHPF8fEj4FB1ICXAwvj42KvTP76oz2ceDuMoyGRM/s1600/z7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwUpDhO1-4k7efEBQdXNX18t0x4pGhAfO1LojCBEIG9P7uWhu-7wqQwQSCzDt4eZCZoXvYBFuYlWr7eHSU8CN3E4-GSqKISKbf8pfHPF8fEj4FB1ICXAwvj42KvTP76oz2ceDuMoyGRM/s1600/z7.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/02/huevos-rancheros.html" target="_blank">Huevos Rancheros </a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbsi1Kk5adA6FQRV119qYS4XTNJ7CU62vNDA5-puz5jEaV3d1KcVocdlS_ALAOWQ0JqTqrEbhDHkxY1cXHfrZ7KYZtliuqAc8xHkbiqp1u0VMekyKT1enCXQiyPAcJBR8S4mdH9ljgPg/s1600/z8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbsi1Kk5adA6FQRV119qYS4XTNJ7CU62vNDA5-puz5jEaV3d1KcVocdlS_ALAOWQ0JqTqrEbhDHkxY1cXHfrZ7KYZtliuqAc8xHkbiqp1u0VMekyKT1enCXQiyPAcJBR8S4mdH9ljgPg/s1600/z8.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/09/mexican-breakfast-eggs.html" target="_blank">Mexican Breakfast Eggs</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45Ye72Ezbu3LBBwlCajP8ajQWvRwIi4TUNusFpfq6CfzJ7sCK1S4yi7Q1nBKc6gikZo-dT06Ez6wuUeWCTJZpuUKsmR-Vn2QWvAWrLus8IhFLbPk94aBMJEPccuKEbqkFE6yksKU60zE/s1600/z9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45Ye72Ezbu3LBBwlCajP8ajQWvRwIi4TUNusFpfq6CfzJ7sCK1S4yi7Q1nBKc6gikZo-dT06Ez6wuUeWCTJZpuUKsmR-Vn2QWvAWrLus8IhFLbPk94aBMJEPccuKEbqkFE6yksKU60zE/s1600/z9.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/mexican-rainbow-salad.html" target="_blank">Mexican Rainbow Salad</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22Br5RDjFl9LnRrP_1rIybzl-mhvjEWNNr1D21hlxsfbfktGlxnnUxGhaHmNk4_DfQoV3qrx-6iEldwQ2pNf2qEZdmooL98M_1n-a9QMT-nKnebxzF7hDGLu4qIbMpL4mZYnJcs5Awdk/s1600/DSC_2445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22Br5RDjFl9LnRrP_1rIybzl-mhvjEWNNr1D21hlxsfbfktGlxnnUxGhaHmNk4_DfQoV3qrx-6iEldwQ2pNf2qEZdmooL98M_1n-a9QMT-nKnebxzF7hDGLu4qIbMpL4mZYnJcs5Awdk/s320/DSC_2445.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/05/chicken-and-guacamole-tostadas.html" target="_blank">Chicken and Guacamole Tostados</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjjT2R1hDhjD3apGtutl6aYcWluyNtfMNPWLdrjHXFpjx7lUAU0ZNMkgAS356GiTZAA27syRfSU3y5rwwfP7xpTxEbvN-kwSBXVgNQyIVOjBdFYCtPQwkvRJIgJNBsZarTD0RRXTZUDE/s1600/z10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjjT2R1hDhjD3apGtutl6aYcWluyNtfMNPWLdrjHXFpjx7lUAU0ZNMkgAS356GiTZAA27syRfSU3y5rwwfP7xpTxEbvN-kwSBXVgNQyIVOjBdFYCtPQwkvRJIgJNBsZarTD0RRXTZUDE/s1600/z10.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/quick-chicken-quesadillas.html" target="_blank">Quick Chicken Quesadillas</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLxrzIi9OSqLYQ-mGYLKQEXB5gIdUH5wuVpEsBk48SEkO5IMSIs4rbpUgfuI1C9huT9LtgLqEZicJ6DXpe1TU0bPlA_6Jfrie_NkvJ3zqtDfeDWygb6WICVnzJpxXRyniESG4fgq5pok/s1600/DSC_2424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLxrzIi9OSqLYQ-mGYLKQEXB5gIdUH5wuVpEsBk48SEkO5IMSIs4rbpUgfuI1C9huT9LtgLqEZicJ6DXpe1TU0bPlA_6Jfrie_NkvJ3zqtDfeDWygb6WICVnzJpxXRyniESG4fgq5pok/s320/DSC_2424.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/02/palomas-con-picante.html" target="_blank">Palomas Con Picante</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawJXzbLURHNOYJM7R84-9eBEjicAck8BYb3oicnjMgzBW9KoPUIXbWDes409StaYV4rMQfgFTvEtMAC4sKWcoKCIK_qnc8Ol90sO3WB8eaHPf7tOykgM3Xej88rz1GH7IJgGPAhfGnOE/s1600/z11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawJXzbLURHNOYJM7R84-9eBEjicAck8BYb3oicnjMgzBW9KoPUIXbWDes409StaYV4rMQfgFTvEtMAC4sKWcoKCIK_qnc8Ol90sO3WB8eaHPf7tOykgM3Xej88rz1GH7IJgGPAhfGnOE/s1600/z11.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_LtMPOtj0Y_SIAkR7MWaq6561Ekwr_YvwilS2nUnYlUs_4Rs_j5hPN7dtbdy02JZOlmSK1Uwfe2gXqkOnHBXJNURBtuHcSAjzVTK7MGiOUrplHBb8YeT5hOScu5jd0skSiZoHE7WJ8A/s1600/z12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_LtMPOtj0Y_SIAkR7MWaq6561Ekwr_YvwilS2nUnYlUs_4Rs_j5hPN7dtbdy02JZOlmSK1Uwfe2gXqkOnHBXJNURBtuHcSAjzVTK7MGiOUrplHBb8YeT5hOScu5jd0skSiZoHE7WJ8A/s1600/z12.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/02/frijoles-de-farmers-wife.html" target="_blank">Frijoles de Farmer's Wife</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVideJ44HM9GopwC6kiYDqV3sLQs7BoHPk4TGmty77jNzqhA0gzhnHu_yIWsTJuiAcMMMpWbo5gyHLBiE6yqSf8tALEuQryZaQCAcBe5qlHx-Xc0r8tS7gv14qxkMPI0k-USI-4yFsCKc/s1600/z13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVideJ44HM9GopwC6kiYDqV3sLQs7BoHPk4TGmty77jNzqhA0gzhnHu_yIWsTJuiAcMMMpWbo5gyHLBiE6yqSf8tALEuQryZaQCAcBe5qlHx-Xc0r8tS7gv14qxkMPI0k-USI-4yFsCKc/s1600/z13.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/05/cinco-de-mayo.html" target="_blank">Churros</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBFst_hZ8YUTeKREReinn973GYCzLLdk6PudxJ65nXTCfFDmg8mn1K_6PCqaW7kz37RiWrBHWTkbioF0Ps2kT5XMdLEVUllBq30wFUkDhhYfX7aP-mrew3U0wm6uNaafWTp5opUqZJgs/s1600/z14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigBFst_hZ8YUTeKREReinn973GYCzLLdk6PudxJ65nXTCfFDmg8mn1K_6PCqaW7kz37RiWrBHWTkbioF0Ps2kT5XMdLEVUllBq30wFUkDhhYfX7aP-mrew3U0wm6uNaafWTp5opUqZJgs/s1600/z14.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/01/mexican-chocolate-cake.html" target="_blank">Mexican Chocolate Cake</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwlkeAve7R7e35Tyc-FytkuOD9Lf1ms_7_nG9LhPbL1rq9Xi9pfEx-3MSissQtj5OqvLJzaJFGL34vo7L5fmD60kfR112ng9bjeFWbdgqar8mn6J_gnD6ICt7kE_BfnwtVn5b_qY_a44/s1600/z15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwlkeAve7R7e35Tyc-FytkuOD9Lf1ms_7_nG9LhPbL1rq9Xi9pfEx-3MSissQtj5OqvLJzaJFGL34vo7L5fmD60kfR112ng9bjeFWbdgqar8mn6J_gnD6ICt7kE_BfnwtVn5b_qY_a44/s1600/z15.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-2324705989313821162013-03-24T12:05:00.000-06:002013-05-19T20:44:58.865-05:00Our Journey: Part 8<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning <a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44;">}</span></span></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Part 8</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Waiting. . .</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Again a
supernatural peace but still so hard to wait. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
After going
through so many procedures and hoping I was pregnant, I wouldn’t even let myself get my hopes up. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I just kept
telling myself, if this doesn’t work, we will just do it again. It is ok.<br />
Don’t
worry. Just pray.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Finally, the two
weeks were up. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I went to the
doctor, had the blood work done and then waited a couple of hours. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
My nurse
called,<br />
“Honey, you are pregnant!!!” </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Oh the joy</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
The overwhelming
joy. <br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
When Nate came
home I had a little onesie, a card, and a baby Bible waiting for him.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxX9MKevm2nn2VgN_LjUTVsj2kzI-25702VkhkiBLtb8WzX44yiPEShJNLFrt_DVKSWJSQ-Uu5C22n2MAx6cHu33aHWChPNX3ShMGuJOclqGrMUXkCk5lwk4_jO6JG5TxglBolD0WRO46/s1600/Pictures+460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxX9MKevm2nn2VgN_LjUTVsj2kzI-25702VkhkiBLtb8WzX44yiPEShJNLFrt_DVKSWJSQ-Uu5C22n2MAx6cHu33aHWChPNX3ShMGuJOclqGrMUXkCk5lwk4_jO6JG5TxglBolD0WRO46/s400/Pictures+460.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We were thrilled.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We went and told
my parents. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Tears, hugs, JOY. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
The next day we
told my brothers and sister in laws. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwe0FSmkNYtMoBbCFSM0Oglq3JUEEoQJBm7adwT9MCDuojcUh3APUWrSKYPfubCSJaWD6IFCIktF007YD9y9vLDeoa0oP05iSuF2qKinRiDgiPo5jyp1znL7-iB75TLgef5k8byieM6Ct/s1600/IMAG1469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwe0FSmkNYtMoBbCFSM0Oglq3JUEEoQJBm7adwT9MCDuojcUh3APUWrSKYPfubCSJaWD6IFCIktF007YD9y9vLDeoa0oP05iSuF2qKinRiDgiPo5jyp1znL7-iB75TLgef5k8byieM6Ct/s400/IMAG1469.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
They had been
praying fervently for us and answered prayer is so so sweet! <br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Two weeks later,
we went in for our first ultrasound . .
. and heard and saw the sweetest sound in the world. <br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
God’s hand was all over our journey. In the darkest times, it was apparent that he was there. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Our pregnancy is a
miracle. Our baby is a
miracle.<br />
God is so good! </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBFq0og-tYAMtlovZi-W9ivy17xF02VsmoGYa8PKXBRZdo99r7D0tQSHrbnCfPTOA35eakC6TVoo-owTaLmaI5par4vfgd2LJE4kPDzPmESYP6_aH1MSDsruntST27TZ3UwxmgXoZl5OW/s1600/Pictures+497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBFq0og-tYAMtlovZi-W9ivy17xF02VsmoGYa8PKXBRZdo99r7D0tQSHrbnCfPTOA35eakC6TVoo-owTaLmaI5par4vfgd2LJE4kPDzPmESYP6_aH1MSDsruntST27TZ3UwxmgXoZl5OW/s400/Pictures+497.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>
God has heaped blessings on us since finding out that we are pregnant!<br />
The main one being that I am pregnant and due within days of some of my very best friends.<br />
And that I am delivering at the same hospital as two of my sweet friends who are due within days of me!<br />
From when we are due to the excitement people have had over this pregnancy, God has blessed us. <br />
<br />
HE is so faithful. God is so good.<br />
<b>We are so thankful.</b><br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/05/our-journey-advice.html" target="_blank">{Advice}</a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-39597694543143931612013-03-21T20:07:00.000-06:002013-03-24T12:06:18.777-06:00Our Journey: Part 7<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning</span><span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;"> </span><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">}</span></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b>Part 7</b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We met with Dr.
McKenzie for a re-evaluation and she recommended that we move onto IVF.<br />
We had so many questions for her. She was patient, answered all of our questions, and acted like she had all the time in the world just for us.<br />
<br />
After tons of research, prayer, and educating ourselves (including having two of our doctor friends get out their textbooks and spend 2 hours talking to us), we decided to proceed with IVF.<br />
<br />
I remember drifting off to sleep before my retrieval thinking I cannot believe we had to do this to try to get pregnant.<br />
So many of my friends who experienced
infertility say they always ‘knew’ they would have trouble getting pregnant.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Well, my body is
like clockwork. . . so much so that it seems like a dream that we had trouble
at all.<br />
By saying I can't believe we had to do IVF, I don't mean that we felt sorry for ourselves.<br />
We were thankful that we were given the chance to do IVF. If we had been in this situation a generation earlier, we wouldn't have been able to have kids, short of a miracle.<br />
Thankfully, God gave doctors the knowledge and ability to be able to come up with such an incredibly calculated and perfected way to help couples get pregnant.<br />
Thankfully, we had the money.<br />
Thankfully, we had a 53% chance of success.<br />
Thankfully, we had a patient doctor and patient 'doctor' friends who explained everything to us in layman's terms.<br />
We went through the journey of IVF with hearts of gratitude. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
With that said, I am not going to downplay IVF.
. .<br />
it was hard. . .<br />
physically, emotionally, and everything in between. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
The shots, the blood work, the medicine, and keeping up with everything was hard.<br />
In Nate's words, it was 'daunting.' </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
But, thanks to the
LORD, I handled it well. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I didn’t have any
crazy side effects to the medicine. I was able to give myself the shots. I am
organized so keeping up with everything wasn’t too difficult and I thankfully I had a peace and did not go through the emotional roller coaster that so many others endure.<br />
And knowing that our journey could be over and we would have a child was worth all of it.<br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Nate and I decided
at the beginning of that round of IVF, that if it didn’t work, we would just do it
again. Not that we didn't have faith in the procedure, Dr McKenzie or in God's miracles, but after having gone through other fertility treatments that I thought would certainly work, we didn't want to get our hopes up. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Throughout the cycle I kept thinking 'don't worry, if this doesn't work, we will just do it again.' I can't really explain the peace in knowing that we would do it again. But there was also a
supernatural peace. . . that was over both of us.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5YoszvP6hpPvrjcnajFu6Ky2XbTzEYbUnVhXGkWmHHZmsmQfm_s7RaEhVBbS39E3zij1T24-4O7Wxq-H9UmNPaXS_vDOETAwDyZcG83wOpa8ziiVQpI7FY5gdaYJsFEd673ojnN_aAMe/s1600/Wyo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5YoszvP6hpPvrjcnajFu6Ky2XbTzEYbUnVhXGkWmHHZmsmQfm_s7RaEhVBbS39E3zij1T24-4O7Wxq-H9UmNPaXS_vDOETAwDyZcG83wOpa8ziiVQpI7FY5gdaYJsFEd673ojnN_aAMe/s320/Wyo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Some friends and I
are memorizing bible verses with Beth Moore this year. My bible verse during
this time was “But he knows the way that I take, when he has tested me, I will
come forth as gold.” Job 23:10<br />
I wanted to shine during this time.<br />
We were walking through a valley and I wanted Him to be glorified with every step.<br />
Nate and I kept our eyes on Him and I hope that others saw Jesus through me at Houston IVF. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I remember getting
ready to go into surgery . . . and not
even being nervous or scared.<br />
I had never had surgery before.<br />
Never been put to
sleep.<br />
And yet there was just such a peace.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
TOTALLY the Lord. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
To God be the
GLORY. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Everything went
well. <br />
Sweet Nate took such good care of me and the recovery was much easier than it could have been. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
And then to wait
the two weeks to find out if we were pregnant . . .<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-8.html" target="_blank">{Part 8}</a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-82355596277519902942013-03-20T17:14:00.000-06:002013-03-20T19:35:33.690-06:00Easter Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm re-posting this from last year! :-) Easter is coming! :-)<br />
<br />
I have this song on repeat . . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GzfPHnoT0-0?rel=0" width="420"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanking Jesus for the sacrifice he gave. . .</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
FOR ME. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh. How. He. Loves. US. . .<br />
I pray that your Easter weekend is so special . . .<br />
spent with friends, family and, above all, rejoicing in the fact that the Tomb is EMPTY! :-)<br />
<br />
<b>Appetizers </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/02/melange-of-cheeses-and-raspberries.html" target="_blank">Melange of Cheeses and Raspberries</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkazlU9f-iCEtknleGUaIc9brcz-tsJGZuxoXxn6QMJUisE7bHyEANx7mByAhZZbXjJoo53GRyP1ILGgFknnVWEmF-CKqeRSI1CgiZstn17U6dpUXFAs8OcfjVE39x2nA25OMIZdB1TBs/s1600/melange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkazlU9f-iCEtknleGUaIc9brcz-tsJGZuxoXxn6QMJUisE7bHyEANx7mByAhZZbXjJoo53GRyP1ILGgFknnVWEmF-CKqeRSI1CgiZstn17U6dpUXFAs8OcfjVE39x2nA25OMIZdB1TBs/s1600/melange.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Beverages </b> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/05/sister-friends-and-lemonade-sweet-tea.html" target="_blank">Lemonade Sweet Tea</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaGguifqLRPGd5VBNyv32impWJJwK5QRLFbDlZF4IsbbmWzjxVVS5ZL0ckoV5DERoB38tyIgkvxsGJy52sE_NAqP-BWHDrHcFUAevNe9MrvaeqcnY3Ty30sVagiOJLc-AM37LLatVO-A/s1600/lemonade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaGguifqLRPGd5VBNyv32impWJJwK5QRLFbDlZF4IsbbmWzjxVVS5ZL0ckoV5DERoB38tyIgkvxsGJy52sE_NAqP-BWHDrHcFUAevNe9MrvaeqcnY3Ty30sVagiOJLc-AM37LLatVO-A/s1600/lemonade.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/summer-tea.html" target="_blank">Summer Tea</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRDvtL7oZEe-XFRFjWSomOvna6StSyglxvgQ_WlbWilkA5J99rQXZncCfSZu81Fp83WaNZ49BmmTRM2IBEkMvyuqz3dmOFdjEPqZ9qpLtd25PgxEudHVSiRyqiU59OwCtYD6gWqi8n48/s1600/summer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRDvtL7oZEe-XFRFjWSomOvna6StSyglxvgQ_WlbWilkA5J99rQXZncCfSZu81Fp83WaNZ49BmmTRM2IBEkMvyuqz3dmOFdjEPqZ9qpLtd25PgxEudHVSiRyqiU59OwCtYD6gWqi8n48/s1600/summer.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Salads</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/candied-walnut-salad.html" target="_blank">Candied Walnut Salad</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHFtK1unS9X_4hcPFo7NKX9lt_forjRWPI3WbI2I5uc5ZD5Ik3ocZ5n1jcWCVr1JW8xrd6-8rW5NUIOSG4rPouKNcuxr50-tJ_1zY0nIYOgjdFOph4EpFzYUmCCyg6WBdszECELAQfpg/s1600/candied.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHFtK1unS9X_4hcPFo7NKX9lt_forjRWPI3WbI2I5uc5ZD5Ik3ocZ5n1jcWCVr1JW8xrd6-8rW5NUIOSG4rPouKNcuxr50-tJ_1zY0nIYOgjdFOph4EpFzYUmCCyg6WBdszECELAQfpg/s1600/candied.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/jazz-apple-salad.html" target="_blank">Jazz Apple Salad</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmFL6PQboN8lL6QhcfHBy5aLpRAJ-vSLQk4RwriMHHVO40oUCCJzz9mfZKnsirOxSzI6taGpvlArz4ltYMoQCyderPDum5UEm-AlVBxafx18So1Cx5n0zFUHB8VcDQupyZFWU9Q4zsSo/s1600/salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCmFL6PQboN8lL6QhcfHBy5aLpRAJ-vSLQk4RwriMHHVO40oUCCJzz9mfZKnsirOxSzI6taGpvlArz4ltYMoQCyderPDum5UEm-AlVBxafx18So1Cx5n0zFUHB8VcDQupyZFWU9Q4zsSo/s1600/salad.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/07/zumba-class-wedding-miracle-and-melon.html" target="_blank">Melon Salad</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5LBGeEuINP6tOSCgtLTk3Zx0d8n04sEeCYlwMQ6E6CtWn8Q1lmpnmQMcRW9573iN4PKsiuvepXHv-X6H8hqGLxxpsnKWqPL4PYkqT8i5rG8xja-Biz8_JNYGIMVvJRoduvVZ5sk_CHI/s1600/melon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5LBGeEuINP6tOSCgtLTk3Zx0d8n04sEeCYlwMQ6E6CtWn8Q1lmpnmQMcRW9573iN4PKsiuvepXHv-X6H8hqGLxxpsnKWqPL4PYkqT8i5rG8xja-Biz8_JNYGIMVvJRoduvVZ5sk_CHI/s1600/melon.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2010/07/summer-watermelon-salad-with-honey.html" target="_blank">Summer Watermelon Salad with Honey Orange Vinaigrette</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9WJj93DiFnAG9LFEjdMbR3-9F2iTfpfaBB8Wu6pQ6b2y1DT_KL8Sg1NTr26aDaI-m-H3VRhKI_y2ROwcorM4J0Rg8xYwGJ60FlT46rGVl4_E7FLuZNPEh5B5UWlOiZj7No1yYrzG_4o/s1600/watermelon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9WJj93DiFnAG9LFEjdMbR3-9F2iTfpfaBB8Wu6pQ6b2y1DT_KL8Sg1NTr26aDaI-m-H3VRhKI_y2ROwcorM4J0Rg8xYwGJ60FlT46rGVl4_E7FLuZNPEh5B5UWlOiZj7No1yYrzG_4o/s1600/watermelon.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Main Course</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/12/tomato-basil-short-ribs.html" target="_blank">Tomato Basil Short Ribs</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmQjN6SN4GXKQiskDggh1aHyC304_HQ77YSC4hlRxLupj_uQV3BqFnJn5mjhoSacf8_KSvhjeiu_eeuTH0MZvJnGCk0PztTWR73nB9Cq67OcfTzJsJA-7YJUAl5Civ8HUMdryqdxQfyU/s1600/short+ribs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmQjN6SN4GXKQiskDggh1aHyC304_HQ77YSC4hlRxLupj_uQV3BqFnJn5mjhoSacf8_KSvhjeiu_eeuTH0MZvJnGCk0PztTWR73nB9Cq67OcfTzJsJA-7YJUAl5Civ8HUMdryqdxQfyU/s1600/short+ribs.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/05/blackened-pork-chops-with-pinapple-and.html" target="_blank">Blacked Pork Chops with Pineapple Mango</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSenJ2bUfmUX18E7MCzRzJG13S500tCH_t4ewhwaAQw3jlSh8RUZalRNLU6d0KL7KH8s966ssnHW8MVIjIhMGmj8ySxQSAOVYSyrfyL1pKLvqwiLxceGdceIpU1wxIjg5IN4i1G9AW2bs/s1600/pork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSenJ2bUfmUX18E7MCzRzJG13S500tCH_t4ewhwaAQw3jlSh8RUZalRNLU6d0KL7KH8s966ssnHW8MVIjIhMGmj8ySxQSAOVYSyrfyL1pKLvqwiLxceGdceIpU1wxIjg5IN4i1G9AW2bs/s1600/pork.jpg" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/02/pork-chops-with-apples-and-creamy-bacon.html" target="_blank">Pork Chops with Apples</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBLB2_exrQfzuEhUmpEjK6hTTAkA7d1nZxJpmWGys5SNbbzNWFgWbN-yIRnL3RQX83d8TakEm474MG_9s8qq090Lx3MtN7mD5ytD-4aZnaMitKMGx82L6T6tR5JfL4H5rx-8eqfGTTQg/s1600/pork+chops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBLB2_exrQfzuEhUmpEjK6hTTAkA7d1nZxJpmWGys5SNbbzNWFgWbN-yIRnL3RQX83d8TakEm474MG_9s8qq090Lx3MtN7mD5ytD-4aZnaMitKMGx82L6T6tR5JfL4H5rx-8eqfGTTQg/s1600/pork+chops.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Sides </b><br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/ultimate-twice-baked-potatoes.html" target="_blank">The Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqnTEgDX_f8y2iyyUOPaDdFAa41hyphenhyphence9riYdGvWzoEdDPN3EVodR00s3Fwb7Gr8Vk2HYxwywXJ6plTwrzHuyJrd4wIZrSz8xLl1N_ZMsrHPH2DeefJpoh-oZuMLWjxn7yMVYqnMo9f0E/s1600/potato.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqnTEgDX_f8y2iyyUOPaDdFAa41hyphenhyphence9riYdGvWzoEdDPN3EVodR00s3Fwb7Gr8Vk2HYxwywXJ6plTwrzHuyJrd4wIZrSz8xLl1N_ZMsrHPH2DeefJpoh-oZuMLWjxn7yMVYqnMo9f0E/s1600/potato.jpg" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"Easter Desserts"</b> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/bunny-rabbit-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Bunny Rabbit Cupcakes</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7Pi20DeEcM_AzZg8zcFqml7WXP5Jz-XBJYgQXDWQvkGrzxQV01DSvdZa3TrFq2luKwHZYRb6rBkYKbcCcmEtlLKq-6AJvg_rSgydlQV2JeFZ9jWEVDxlFh2Bxo8uj5bzyXBuhUeig7k/s1600/Dad's+Camera+726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7Pi20DeEcM_AzZg8zcFqml7WXP5Jz-XBJYgQXDWQvkGrzxQV01DSvdZa3TrFq2luKwHZYRb6rBkYKbcCcmEtlLKq-6AJvg_rSgydlQV2JeFZ9jWEVDxlFh2Bxo8uj5bzyXBuhUeig7k/s320/Dad's+Camera+726.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/spring-chick-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Spring Chick Cupcakes </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZfcOGCyhbK8HQ69y_aPBX-Kt2JMGgQWf_RyJB9a1hRN5v0DXmvUms4B17cxv0c-h7gNpugPNrK6tSEW7rlIuNF0hv_8jviJDcHBI4FbWw3nD8LviOsodJAahFe6WfkC3Z8aJbhUG4NQ/s1600/Dad's+Camera+745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZfcOGCyhbK8HQ69y_aPBX-Kt2JMGgQWf_RyJB9a1hRN5v0DXmvUms4B17cxv0c-h7gNpugPNrK6tSEW7rlIuNF0hv_8jviJDcHBI4FbWw3nD8LviOsodJAahFe6WfkC3Z8aJbhUG4NQ/s320/Dad's+Camera+745.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/easter-basket-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Easter Basket Cupcakes</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZY-7TrCJK5XXDxvbkpWc0WurV_ZmPEX7TWnxogkCyX1_8bvFDVVKGUqhWrbOswaL_V0a4XTBB-q60PYihSi1DSGNngE3fM-DLGwoqvkV3DNofbrYEHJloKgbE6JZL4ltffUJvi5zNhQ/s1600/Dad's+Camera+737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZY-7TrCJK5XXDxvbkpWc0WurV_ZmPEX7TWnxogkCyX1_8bvFDVVKGUqhWrbOswaL_V0a4XTBB-q60PYihSi1DSGNngE3fM-DLGwoqvkV3DNofbrYEHJloKgbE6JZL4ltffUJvi5zNhQ/s320/Dad's+Camera+737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/easter-egg-nest-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsFMGki1T0nDlVGEc4Nm8jrjRamjoacDLcFw0L7pg9W7ceC1o6ZI5izLgbP7CqWnR6QZiyrdtI33UmtRbXjl59ZCl57CXQfXcab_cDWApEg3bY5EjMJsHVkROoWNoJJYsReZ7C9DHu6I/s1600/easter2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsFMGki1T0nDlVGEc4Nm8jrjRamjoacDLcFw0L7pg9W7ceC1o6ZI5izLgbP7CqWnR6QZiyrdtI33UmtRbXjl59ZCl57CXQfXcab_cDWApEg3bY5EjMJsHVkROoWNoJJYsReZ7C9DHu6I/s1600/easter2.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/04/carrot-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">"Carrot" Cupcakes</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblaHvUEBHnoXefLJS0fl9CjHVnPNir2btSp9r855v39t9-YtaxK1oOXurELTy3bfpGdS8sMq83iiD5xrnn8vR9ZuvHGdkFwGZ8K73LB-RSzunvw4c4TqxquTW0hiuztQ2kxA9PZJtQwo/s1600/Dad's+Camera+717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblaHvUEBHnoXefLJS0fl9CjHVnPNir2btSp9r855v39t9-YtaxK1oOXurELTy3bfpGdS8sMq83iiD5xrnn8vR9ZuvHGdkFwGZ8K73LB-RSzunvw4c4TqxquTW0hiuztQ2kxA9PZJtQwo/s320/Dad's+Camera+717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/easter-bunny-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Easter Bunny Cupcakes</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM_o-ywJeyi2uk-AcG8MNW881fCp8nro9z8kwuCpM7sB_4SMcRm3Qj46jhXUPPd00iVSw6ADctq-1ju0PE3aPTaJCJ5iGz8XGxXUBY7FzNg9dtMN0UUPKBgADbdEyZ61hzYC2kiyE8pM/s1600/Dad's+Camera+730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBM_o-ywJeyi2uk-AcG8MNW881fCp8nro9z8kwuCpM7sB_4SMcRm3Qj46jhXUPPd00iVSw6ADctq-1ju0PE3aPTaJCJ5iGz8XGxXUBY7FzNg9dtMN0UUPKBgADbdEyZ61hzYC2kiyE8pM/s320/Dad's+Camera+730.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/festive-blondies-and-miraculous-story.html" target="_blank">Festive Blondies</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcCAnYHnjYhqIWQps0KfknQQ7PXv0vR5oHOyzPB4Z5-H-TyjHBBvMhmqgQRZVXbT4_UCqYjN4w5L9XstkZcriAEUJEvJFMDOOfun9aLojLQFS_ByyqJQaWzLqGggvlrL5xz08QnQj9Q4/s1600/festive+blondies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcCAnYHnjYhqIWQps0KfknQQ7PXv0vR5oHOyzPB4Z5-H-TyjHBBvMhmqgQRZVXbT4_UCqYjN4w5L9XstkZcriAEUJEvJFMDOOfun9aLojLQFS_ByyqJQaWzLqGggvlrL5xz08QnQj9Q4/s1600/festive+blondies.jpg" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/chocolate-peanut-butter-treats.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDKszvc8MyvuMlmhkhhjoy7pEHrmR53B-qPz6G5fK-y7PZ6UU6CAllU7DRoGtghFQoaj55sTZJM1ZV4zzxadW49W7WXHEVfPi75bS3NE0CVGAihy3_b66tLiUGqQDsnCAIca_G6ZYpu4/s1600/easter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDKszvc8MyvuMlmhkhhjoy7pEHrmR53B-qPz6G5fK-y7PZ6UU6CAllU7DRoGtghFQoaj55sTZJM1ZV4zzxadW49W7WXHEVfPi75bS3NE0CVGAihy3_b66tLiUGqQDsnCAIca_G6ZYpu4/s1600/easter1.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/01/carrot-cake-for-crowd.html" target="_blank">Carrot Cake for a Crowd</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6jlYf-5XPMHIhkD1uC_8UE_QAd2zQLOTwyghBnSLaUOzcN1EZjVJiwY9AroQn6omIpwItR6ZljwUkYiBQ81Rt-hHJA03sEAcRGakIEvzMCR_D0K5K9u8aMkx5_mfSkft8xKQFAZIwvE/s1600/easter4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6jlYf-5XPMHIhkD1uC_8UE_QAd2zQLOTwyghBnSLaUOzcN1EZjVJiwY9AroQn6omIpwItR6ZljwUkYiBQ81Rt-hHJA03sEAcRGakIEvzMCR_D0K5K9u8aMkx5_mfSkft8xKQFAZIwvE/s1600/easter4.jpg" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Regular Desserts that are perfect for Spring </b> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/03/berry-trifle.html" target="_blank">Berry Trifle</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6n_-Obt7PRfmZ5JDILBy1oMxV_y4bGUWFQOlmFc9BN9Daiq141CDWExVpCj3CO80N3DMRktt3QRSfyxuqNLc3ZJ4AJgsP1gxwJgvHDzUOl7UgoMu0m8HV5O0Yhng76XPLuE6kigV2RcY/s1600/berry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6n_-Obt7PRfmZ5JDILBy1oMxV_y4bGUWFQOlmFc9BN9Daiq141CDWExVpCj3CO80N3DMRktt3QRSfyxuqNLc3ZJ4AJgsP1gxwJgvHDzUOl7UgoMu0m8HV5O0Yhng76XPLuE6kigV2RcY/s1600/berry.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/easy-strawberry-trifle.html" target="_blank">Easy Strawberry Trifle</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ou9W9QRkzOR4a8cqoLE6z4ADOW1MDERNdMJXDQmOfeF8DBKTGrVF9-XC6EdYp0Aex7AY9zQy3-9pbQn9MQS3-VO2ywuymJXqVhwivnH0fA2aJlDDYf7gPm1VL09JicwuKdVi2ULSb2Q/s1600/Strawberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ou9W9QRkzOR4a8cqoLE6z4ADOW1MDERNdMJXDQmOfeF8DBKTGrVF9-XC6EdYp0Aex7AY9zQy3-9pbQn9MQS3-VO2ywuymJXqVhwivnH0fA2aJlDDYf7gPm1VL09JicwuKdVi2ULSb2Q/s1600/Strawberry.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/key-lime-pie.html" target="_blank">Key Lime Pie</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-7HdrmExtWmZSPkBnIUw9ezI5Anu3L9vuAyujAUHFs1IgSxHk6taXjzvo0Qdwl3y1GRIftaUPqH1mXZ3qiQQkGMthJDx76QrgOhxbh70bAT__0DANZjhyVw_bG08x0Pjk2UZuVyjBPw/s1600/key+lime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-7HdrmExtWmZSPkBnIUw9ezI5Anu3L9vuAyujAUHFs1IgSxHk6taXjzvo0Qdwl3y1GRIftaUPqH1mXZ3qiQQkGMthJDx76QrgOhxbh70bAT__0DANZjhyVw_bG08x0Pjk2UZuVyjBPw/s1600/key+lime.jpg" /></a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-28918110664085145682013-03-20T02:14:00.000-06:002013-03-21T20:08:12.822-06:00Our Journey: Part 6<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning <a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>}</span></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Part 6 </b></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was time to move onto the next step. </span><br />
A couple of our friends have loved Houston IVF, so my regular doctor wrote us a referral and we made an appointment for a consult with Dr. McKenzie.<br />
From the second we met Dr. McKenzie, we fell in love with her. She was compassionate and explained complex scientific procedures in a way that we could understand. She also experienced infertility herself and used IVF to have her own children, so she provided a unique and special view into our journey.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I actually got the idea of the title of "our journey" from her. I referred a friend and her husband to Houston IVF, and when discussing the different avenues to go down, Dr McKenzie said, "Well, Elizabeth will tell you that it is a journey." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">And it certainly was! :-) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
Test after test after test.<br />
<br />
I am so thankful for Nate. He led such a involved role during this process, almost hovering over me. Through every test, blood work, phone call, and results . . . he was right there. Holding my hand and just being the perfect leader of our family.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeNgthhHM6r1DI-NpqR8z3cT5y-7E0BK8lg_62qNksT7cVHdQILby7vWxDoR1zrRZaSdAbK0e_WvR2fuNHAzyf4nGEJ3EvwMejCAbOII0TpvVg9DFTKO1ZZwzxDPlL_iafD3fIKMsRJ2u/s1600/Dad's+Camera+210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeNgthhHM6r1DI-NpqR8z3cT5y-7E0BK8lg_62qNksT7cVHdQILby7vWxDoR1zrRZaSdAbK0e_WvR2fuNHAzyf4nGEJ3EvwMejCAbOII0TpvVg9DFTKO1ZZwzxDPlL_iafD3fIKMsRJ2u/s320/Dad's+Camera+210.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
There was no explanation for our trouble getting pregnant . . . which put us in the “unexplained infertility” category. <br />
<br />
So the plan was to do IUI with Clomid since my body had responded so well to Clomid in the previous months.<br />
(again, Nate completed incredible amounts of research (and there was tons of prayer) before we felt comfortable beginning this next step)<br />
<br />
But before starting Clomid again, a preliminary ultrasound showed that I had a cyst and I had to skip that cycle.<br />
At the beginning of our journey, knowing that I had to wait another month would have sent me into a tail spin.<br />
I remembered taking my first pregnancy test and thinking 'there is no way I can wait another month.'<br />
But now, everything was so different.<br />
I had faith that God was in control. There was a plan to help us get pregnant. And, to be honest, it was kind of nice to be forced to take a break from charts, pills, ultrasounds, and everything else that accompanied infertility.<br />
<br />
We didn't get pregnant on our month 'off.'<br />
<br />
So we moved onto IUI.<br />
The cyst, thankfully, went away.<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Everything went perfectly.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My body did exactly what it was supposed to do. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Again, I thought, 'this is it.'</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> We will get pregnant. There is nothing 'wrong' with us so, of course, we won't need to do IVF. We will get pregnant doing IUI and our journey will be over. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two weeks later . . .</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not pregnant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another cycle of IUI with clomid again. . .</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not pregnant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-7.html" target="_blank">{Part 7}</a></span></div>
</div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-18992202118689083302013-03-18T06:13:00.000-06:002013-03-20T02:15:18.135-06:00Our Journey: Part 5<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20.796875px;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning<span style="color: #664e44;"> </span><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44;">}</span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<br /></div>
<b>Part 5</b><br />
Prior to starting any medication, my doctor wanted me to get daily ultrasounds to make sure everything in my body was working correctly. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A year ago this month, I started to go to the Medical Center for 7 to 8 days in a row to get an ultrasound. I was excited to hopefully fix whatever was wrong! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But nothing was wrong and my body was like clockwork.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our doctor said it was time to start Clomid, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
so Nate started researching. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Nate doesn't make any decisions without looking at all the options, praying about it, and absolutely becoming an expert on the subject. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And after a period of time, we felt comfortable starting Clomid.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I thought that 'this is it!' Our journey is over! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It wasn't the highs and lows of earlier. . . but just confidence and faith.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUVCSDKXbKF-eRvCqR-qZMMDKPXuiWfXaUfu3cDpg2WkV_Fg6PSVcMtr7HA2RezngFS2T_jm8YphvOhBwRMAyG1WzDw5LsKpUjFxY4ajZNO-YJd8XH0SCFFDlCVtjpyn8Hdk-wvK-r9qW/s1600/engagement+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUVCSDKXbKF-eRvCqR-qZMMDKPXuiWfXaUfu3cDpg2WkV_Fg6PSVcMtr7HA2RezngFS2T_jm8YphvOhBwRMAyG1WzDw5LsKpUjFxY4ajZNO-YJd8XH0SCFFDlCVtjpyn8Hdk-wvK-r9qW/s320/engagement+012.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Each month, I spent 7-8 days at the Medical Center for ultrasounds and </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
got excited over growing follicles and prayed that one day I would be able to see a baby on that screen.<br />
<br />
But Clomid didn't work. . .<br />
month, after month, after month.<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-6.html" target="_blank">{Part 6}</a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-66119454228125056022013-03-16T08:24:00.000-06:002013-03-16T08:25:52.420-06:00Bloglovin<div style="text-align: center;">
If you have heard the news about Google Reader going away in a few months . . . </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I would suggest to start following blogs using Blog Lovin! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Follow me on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2657455/?claim=26sjxhhk56j%22%3EFollow%20my%20blog%20with%20Bloglovin%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">Blog Lovin</a> by clicking the icon below! :-)<br />
Happy Saturday and don't forget about the <a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/tiny-bit-more-giveaway.html" target="_blank">hair tie giveaway</a> by Tiny Bit More going on now! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2657455" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Follow Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box on Bloglovin"><img alt="Follow on Bloglovin" border="0" src="http://www.bloglovin.com/widget/bilder/en/widget.gif?id=2657455" /></a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-28594354963418049382013-03-15T09:52:00.001-06:002013-03-18T06:13:48.956-06:00Our Journey: Part 4 <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning<span style="color: #664e44;"> </span><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44;">}</span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; line-height: 20.796875px;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Part 4</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Soon after receiving
supernatural peace from the Lord, I was hit with the question, “Elizabeth, am I
enough for you?” </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">God does not
promise us a spouse, children, health or financial security . . . </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He promises that
if we believe in Him, He will bless us with salvation, heaven, eternal life, and
that He will meet our every need. . . </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">So from that point
on, there were two corresponding prayers in my heart. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">God can do all
things. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He can make the rivers part and the storms be quiet. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">He can raise the
dead. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know, that I know, that I know that he can give us a child.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">And so I asked
expectantly. . . </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Knowing that He
was big enough to grant us the desires of our heart. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNu6hDsaUnGNdRSTS1Sphhd2mPnziCzJs_aVUQf1YEwY1VCrQIaBpsy3pH02O_eQdD-e9VY_14VYpZYzfIqmZT3B2ZJU7LUFTxWcyQRGooQSDJtZONvDNTpZAy1TS7pIxBS-81KV7oJCDS/s1600/181303_10100557620555823_1888670527_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNu6hDsaUnGNdRSTS1Sphhd2mPnziCzJs_aVUQf1YEwY1VCrQIaBpsy3pH02O_eQdD-e9VY_14VYpZYzfIqmZT3B2ZJU7LUFTxWcyQRGooQSDJtZONvDNTpZAy1TS7pIxBS-81KV7oJCDS/s320/181303_10100557620555823_1888670527_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yet, at the same
time, I told myself, we are not promised children and God WILL be enough if He says
no. So I also prayed that if He did say no and did not give us children that
He would fill that hole in our hearts.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After coming to the
shocking realization that we were probably not going to get pregnant without
medical help, Nate and I began to pray over
whether or not we should travel down the road of fertility treatments or down
the road of adoption.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">For us, we did not
have a peace about adoption at that time. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not saying that it
wasn’t in our future, </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not saying that it isn’t in our future.</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have had
precious friends stop at this point on their journey to get pregnant and adopt and I have had friends do IVF 8
times.</span><br />
But we prayed with open hearts and felt God leading us towards the road of fertility treatments.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">And so we started down that path. . . . </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-5.html" target="_blank">{Part 5}</a></span></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-31821628192519084562013-03-13T04:11:00.000-06:002013-03-15T09:55:23.406-06:00Our Journey: Part 3 <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning</span><span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" style="color: #d64d7f; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44; font-family: inherit;">}</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Part 3</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Month after month
after month. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nothing. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Basal temperature.
</span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ovulation tests. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Charts. Plans.
Hopes. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Doctor
appointments. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tears. Dismay. Anger. Stress. Disbelief. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We felt it all. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then months into
our journey, God changed my heart. </span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Wait with grace,
Elizabeth. While you wait, encourage others. Use this time wisely. Invest in
your marriage. Love, honor, and delight in Nate. Good will come of this.” </span><br />
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My change of heart was entirely the Lord. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nate would agree that his heart was changed too. </span></div>
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not saying that
our time of waiting </span>wasn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> hard. . . but it was different. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">There were no longer
huge swings of highs and lows. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">But a steady stream of faith. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpm7RZrZBP-_e9Vu4BuuLvPpXUZDxKX8dfbsBwaDaiwpZi6sSOcKwVhjoi03w2zLZnl-H5ge-P3YysaSUouD1L55wb8EaTcDLJVX_fMOoB0q0DqRSt_FUa-eH3Bsdz-ZV4HqgTtiPr3_U/s1600/555800_10100557664757243_767953465_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpm7RZrZBP-_e9Vu4BuuLvPpXUZDxKX8dfbsBwaDaiwpZi6sSOcKwVhjoi03w2zLZnl-H5ge-P3YysaSUouD1L55wb8EaTcDLJVX_fMOoB0q0DqRSt_FUa-eH3Bsdz-ZV4HqgTtiPr3_U/s320/555800_10100557664757243_767953465_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Because our hearts
were changed, we could weather the attacks that Satan threw at us. . . and
there were plenty. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I could write a novel on the uncouth things people have said to us, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">none intentionally hurtful, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">but so many speak without thinking . . </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">and, yet, we would
literally laugh to ourselves when comments were made, identify that Satan was trying to crush our faith, and give glory to God that we could laugh at the comments. </span><br />
To look back and realize that I have never cried, gotten upset, or even really angry over thoughtless comments people have made is totally the Lord. . .<br />
Even though we were going through this incredibly tough journey. . . it was apparent daily that we were not going through it alone and that Jesus was by our side.<br />
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">But months went by
and nothing. </span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-4.html" target="_blank">{Part 4}</a></span></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-84417022051121803232013-03-12T17:40:00.000-06:002013-03-12T17:40:44.067-06:00Tiny Bit More Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
I am so excited to bring you a fun giveaway today! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Amanda from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TInyBitMore" target="_blank">Tiny Bit More</a> has recently started making these precious hair ties.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Amanda and I have known each other since elementary school but more importantly were Kappas together at Baylor! :-) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My personal favorites are these cute chevron ties! :-) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6WlJB-5M5ppzbIfdDAyx3XmTJy-EqeWiHVr24h_DPzVi-37l_U3mLZGYFzwfipG0WvwSHm55tN1FymQkcHNZEFfFIrmoXh951jm6HA2RRnVC_qgant_030rQVCQQnTA6Id3iLoMnjn4K/s1600/amanda+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6WlJB-5M5ppzbIfdDAyx3XmTJy-EqeWiHVr24h_DPzVi-37l_U3mLZGYFzwfipG0WvwSHm55tN1FymQkcHNZEFfFIrmoXh951jm6HA2RRnVC_qgant_030rQVCQQnTA6Id3iLoMnjn4K/s320/amanda+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxS2FmDUhUb2fslq-Xls2fGlan6ixDoiJ_QyAedOgrVxZRpuAd3qVsTF4ADaqF9r1gUZx3eUBDjF3QiEL-5_TTVUnnHxVPPDfrB9y0f7wlCJ_zU5ksRmn7liQ7qoobavjoKZEKsjvbXA9/s1600/amanda+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgxS2FmDUhUb2fslq-Xls2fGlan6ixDoiJ_QyAedOgrVxZRpuAd3qVsTF4ADaqF9r1gUZx3eUBDjF3QiEL-5_TTVUnnHxVPPDfrB9y0f7wlCJ_zU5ksRmn7liQ7qoobavjoKZEKsjvbXA9/s320/amanda+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Amanda is giving away 9 solid and 1 print hair ties valued at $17.75! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LwV_ipLD7yw-e8mjS4J2uakQRR_7KMf9X76NU-41AX4ma_HJtQ2I3Hscgl1HwOKSQYAzXuxG1CDdbf0NHE1a9z5tLmhxUiwyEGZds-BqqcFtAUH1Rh4OdGmZw_V9iuj-euCveI2e3z9_/s1600/Amanda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LwV_ipLD7yw-e8mjS4J2uakQRR_7KMf9X76NU-41AX4ma_HJtQ2I3Hscgl1HwOKSQYAzXuxG1CDdbf0NHE1a9z5tLmhxUiwyEGZds-BqqcFtAUH1Rh4OdGmZw_V9iuj-euCveI2e3z9_/s320/Amanda.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She is also giving Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box readers a discount! 10 hair ties for $12 plus free shipping!! (Just let her know that you are a follower of Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box!) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enter below! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Giveaway ends Thursday, March 21! </div>
<a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d0b2113/" id="rc-d0b2113" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
<script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-23739370430759016122013-03-11T03:04:00.000-06:002013-03-13T04:12:46.298-06:00Our Journey: Part 2 <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After over a year of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road. </span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.796875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{start at the beginning <a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a><span style="color: #664e44;">}</span></span></span></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b>Part 2</b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Nothing . . .
NOTHING can explain the grief, the disappointment, and the hurt of losing a
pregnancy. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
There are no words.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Through those dark
days, I clung to God.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Good WILL come of
this. He IS Sovereign. There IS a divine plan. HE WILL use this for His glory. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We WILL see our
baby in heaven one day.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
God is good. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Even
the night that I miscarried, he was good . . . </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Even though it was
the worst night of my life. . . </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
even in the darkness. . .</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I KNEW that God
orchestrated that night perfectly. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I felt like He said, “I am going to take this from Elizabeth and Nate. . .but she is not going
to go through this alone. She will be surrounded by love.”</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
And we were.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
But we were
heartbroken.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Nate loved me well
during that valley. He is so good at that. . . </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcEaF_nDPrQNhkcyxSgCsF6TdWiVS7PZkt4p3NmwoG1hbE94QBY5cGFwecpzDzZxajDWdxoTiXLTcO4UVYDoMFPRN3hyphenhyphenJZKiFdkvcY6YUeLHCIDddpYB1OCztcCfnbOifPapmo6yBDxSC/s1600/Roxio+Wallpaper.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLcEaF_nDPrQNhkcyxSgCsF6TdWiVS7PZkt4p3NmwoG1hbE94QBY5cGFwecpzDzZxajDWdxoTiXLTcO4UVYDoMFPRN3hyphenhyphenJZKiFdkvcY6YUeLHCIDddpYB1OCztcCfnbOifPapmo6yBDxSC/s320/Roxio+Wallpaper.bmp" width="320" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Very few people
know about our loss. . . </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
It is even hard
for Nate and I to talk about it to each other.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
But I truly
believe that one of the reasons we go through trials is to encourage and support others who might go
through the same or similar trials after us.<br />
God has put people in my path this past year to pray for and comfort after they too have experienced loss.<br />
He is so faithful.<br />
<br />
Nate and I
encouraged each other with "we weren't even trying to get pregnant and we did.
. . surely we will get pregnant again soon"<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-3.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">{Part 3}</span></a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-26431001300991241172013-03-08T15:30:00.000-06:002013-03-11T03:05:41.846-06:00Our Journey: Part 1 <div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
After over a year
of walking through the journey of infertility ‘quietly,’ Nate and I feel led to
share our story in hopes of providing connection, fellowship, advice, and
prayer for others traveling on such a heartbreaking road.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<b>Part 1</b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I have always wanted to be a wife and a mother.
I never wanted fame, success, a business, or anything of the sort. I wanted a
white picket fence, the June Cleaver 1950s life, and dinner on the table when
my husband got home from work. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
In high school, I
was voted most likely to be a “Memorial” mom. </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
In college, I
loved, doted on, and cared so much about a group of guy friends that they called me
Mom. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraTH0hbgjDLh6Sa2l0oSyqGyhYxMxw97ItOzFRtDev3Ac8vrx08PsteaZaIrdtqFgiq7GJQfLU40HGqlPLrNtTnmID2uhDAANYRWZDDK_PXh32eX2ZchAxaEO5aj3rHBmbepN7w9aSu69/s1600/twins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraTH0hbgjDLh6Sa2l0oSyqGyhYxMxw97ItOzFRtDev3Ac8vrx08PsteaZaIrdtqFgiq7GJQfLU40HGqlPLrNtTnmID2uhDAANYRWZDDK_PXh32eX2ZchAxaEO5aj3rHBmbepN7w9aSu69/s320/twins.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Fast forward a
couple of years. . . </div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
In November 2011,
I thought I was pregnant.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We weren't “trying” but we weren't “not trying.”</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
I remember taking
the pregnancy test, waiting those 3 minutes and praying, “Lord, please let this
be positive. . . I can’t imagine waiting another month now that I think/hope I
am pregnant. I don't think I am ‘built’ to wait another month.”</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
And it was
positive!</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Overjoyed doesn't even begin to describe how we felt!</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
Nate was
researching car seats that night and I was planning the nursery.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We were so so
thankful!</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We told our
families.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We planned.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
We rejoiced.</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;">
And then just a
short time later. . . we lost the baby.<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2013/03/our-journey-part-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">{Part 2}</span></a></div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-44322810822575773402013-03-06T15:00:00.000-06:002013-03-06T16:41:12.616-06:00St Patrick's Day Ideas!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Almost St. Patrick's Day to YOU! :-) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have included below some wonderful ideas to make your St Patrick's Day table delicious, fun, and of course, green! </span><br />
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!!!!!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Authentically Irish</span><br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/guinness-and-cheddar-cheese-spread.html" target="_blank">Guinness and Cheddar Cheese Spread</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil5PsIy5WtULCqbYuuEgLRy5hA_dCOUbVpvAYG5x7IpZqtoJUDvg3Z1Q5g3REmDboDs5KwAytLH_wpQrGa425aK5kFCk95CqiObKjHsE8Ico742nPfWawD3QXsIxL0c3yiLY7owgZgFJg/s1600/spread.jpg" /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Not Authentic but perfect for St. Patrick's Day!</span></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/03/la-fheile-padraig-sona-daoibh.html" target="_blank">Irish Flag Fruit Pizza </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUazfV1JusmLrhhRGFuEb60Lo7gcvAoHmQREg41wITRTYOMRleyXY9C1ukKbLB7gLRF32uWADdwMTB09cMn7m6RQiBpfCByHH_Pjqp80tHM32-WnqwC5JzoNUz_3ZyCeALzqxq-pmprNE/s1600/Irish+Flag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUazfV1JusmLrhhRGFuEb60Lo7gcvAoHmQREg41wITRTYOMRleyXY9C1ukKbLB7gLRF32uWADdwMTB09cMn7m6RQiBpfCByHH_Pjqp80tHM32-WnqwC5JzoNUz_3ZyCeALzqxq-pmprNE/s1600/Irish+Flag.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-rice-crispy-treats.html" target="_blank">St Patrick's Day Rice Krispies Treats </a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIiHOMWPX3kgncxFBIseQfBGwOdLTYf_cJVoS5VCcwCF1hocOv4SLUQ6cUtWQp5Xvwo7xTbmiWuFEJ6asGX3RSQ4t1nhAD-SSc-7byblXhPula7aDRQPNVXrQ3fP9Trp7aGNOJBG-TgM/s1600/Patty's.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIiHOMWPX3kgncxFBIseQfBGwOdLTYf_cJVoS5VCcwCF1hocOv4SLUQ6cUtWQp5Xvwo7xTbmiWuFEJ6asGX3RSQ4t1nhAD-SSc-7byblXhPula7aDRQPNVXrQ3fP9Trp7aGNOJBG-TgM/s1600/Patty's.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/rainbow-kabobs.html" target="_blank">Rainbow Kabobs</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgIBgSAQJ8aA9-L0OYZ9rHHr3bCKTm5_BSvmYkw7-hcvd_IKqR8-2WPCyTNKhmFDmWv9U2OXCvIR-TS-gUofHRP5wHMsvGeItMnH3ZiMmATSwnTdNrvJr-z9kmcOABbKbyFTpTR0zvYA/s1600/kabobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgIBgSAQJ8aA9-L0OYZ9rHHr3bCKTm5_BSvmYkw7-hcvd_IKqR8-2WPCyTNKhmFDmWv9U2OXCvIR-TS-gUofHRP5wHMsvGeItMnH3ZiMmATSwnTdNrvJr-z9kmcOABbKbyFTpTR0zvYA/s1600/kabobs.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/white-chocolate-shamrocks.html" target="_blank">White Chocolate Shamrocks</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4xS14rRBJcFSV1wVWEBKIDYMwUuAIy5zb9IXRR2WyQCvwWDX3Ve9rc4EG-PqZwQijKpdaS6KvEYvBjG1yN6_4IERvierHAWki05YxE04I4BAhPSiiUJGNlYC6a_HW9mtOfcAUb69kK4/s1600/shamrocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4xS14rRBJcFSV1wVWEBKIDYMwUuAIy5zb9IXRR2WyQCvwWDX3Ve9rc4EG-PqZwQijKpdaS6KvEYvBjG1yN6_4IERvierHAWki05YxE04I4BAhPSiiUJGNlYC6a_HW9mtOfcAUb69kK4/s1600/shamrocks.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/fruit-rainbow.html" target="_blank">Fruit Rainbow</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4Rlfv-6B2Ry7gidWBqM3d4miaCrpQmE3Cd0YFO2e4a0gu4LZkTjmVncoGyrjWlyOPxUxHN5EMJvaMUERaovuM_P5qdeBX63SXGz1bgTiLS-HSy2CNALE_zBGaTT5Rp9ctgfrQb90VyA/s1600/rainbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4Rlfv-6B2Ry7gidWBqM3d4miaCrpQmE3Cd0YFO2e4a0gu4LZkTjmVncoGyrjWlyOPxUxHN5EMJvaMUERaovuM_P5qdeBX63SXGz1bgTiLS-HSy2CNALE_zBGaTT5Rp9ctgfrQb90VyA/s1600/rainbow.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/lucky-charms-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Lucky Charms Cupcakes</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ05oX6LXmHpCx7p30WFxPeyZN_ysB-OnThhs_4dNxyd2GNCPwOp_pMLNd5VW5Hbv2hYkVRGBToKmDTI1kApy7n0SBySEKV8jXnrAoU0jbdshew_4EGM15e_Md-sa84_6oiDx9svezZ9o/s1600/Dad's+Camera+673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ05oX6LXmHpCx7p30WFxPeyZN_ysB-OnThhs_4dNxyd2GNCPwOp_pMLNd5VW5Hbv2hYkVRGBToKmDTI1kApy7n0SBySEKV8jXnrAoU0jbdshew_4EGM15e_Md-sa84_6oiDx9svezZ9o/s320/Dad's+Camera+673.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">It's Green, Isn't it?? </span><br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/soft-frosted-sugar-cookies.html" target="_blank">Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies </a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPd6AUCR9yzOO8sbwyz2MyPBbm03hQY153cy4ZbpCO_yJn4B3DEJHIi4AJS_kOAzCT4i8RzVqRJGAPugSlBTOA3KUC2K03Yrr8OG3I7Pcib1DsCx7RtrIEmmgGNDgor7mGNOdWu_vYNSc/s1600/cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPd6AUCR9yzOO8sbwyz2MyPBbm03hQY153cy4ZbpCO_yJn4B3DEJHIi4AJS_kOAzCT4i8RzVqRJGAPugSlBTOA3KUC2K03Yrr8OG3I7Pcib1DsCx7RtrIEmmgGNDgor7mGNOdWu_vYNSc/s1600/cookies.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/green-velvet-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Green Velvet Cupcakes</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88Rv5Je7tzx6Nywk3VE33YYsy80EMJfNL_bv-qXv2IwjYWBEuJxk6b9D2hEu1PjK3XZlZMXrx5vhMEj7Q0Io1e22LwC7vc0egmSi0KdlcH8VLEdGUnMFcWpHSZNEtYyhItd23i14nX0/s1600/green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz88Rv5Je7tzx6Nywk3VE33YYsy80EMJfNL_bv-qXv2IwjYWBEuJxk6b9D2hEu1PjK3XZlZMXrx5vhMEj7Q0Io1e22LwC7vc0egmSi0KdlcH8VLEdGUnMFcWpHSZNEtYyhItd23i14nX0/s1600/green.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/key-lime-swirl-cheesecake-bars.html" target="_blank">Key Lime Swirl Cheesecake Bars</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfuMlUnMjAX2PkTuSL1Nb3ADw5fin7U-_zjBEVfuUTyG6Zabx0KbIunPYXThwVdXt0eJHeSPOJWjzENTGA6YWAfMS538XLX1JLLy24B316J4nHmVtrjD46pL1LmyE7K68FqxMVJ7peTI/s1600/swirl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfuMlUnMjAX2PkTuSL1Nb3ADw5fin7U-_zjBEVfuUTyG6Zabx0KbIunPYXThwVdXt0eJHeSPOJWjzENTGA6YWAfMS538XLX1JLLy24B316J4nHmVtrjD46pL1LmyE7K68FqxMVJ7peTI/s1600/swirl.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/mint-chocolate-chip-milk-shakes.html" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate Chip Milk Shakes</a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixObJmDkMDjYfeYnJJR4WdSN-CfaJS2eaonJvVMC-bdBLO9pmN_NKj3GUMmZ3LWoVl1bIQns7DBYBbRr2rMkv_a15vK4I8_JvrcmgQx0_U8NMh12Z2SubMw3PaIDJq-d17vN5YOetPiJM/s1600/milk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixObJmDkMDjYfeYnJJR4WdSN-CfaJS2eaonJvVMC-bdBLO9pmN_NKj3GUMmZ3LWoVl1bIQns7DBYBbRr2rMkv_a15vK4I8_JvrcmgQx0_U8NMh12Z2SubMw3PaIDJq-d17vN5YOetPiJM/s1600/milk.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/pistachio-cake-with-vanilla-honey.html" target="_blank">Pistachio Cake with Vanilla Honey Buttercream</a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlwjOYNMtoYvGAYT0ofqbejQQ4Crw613GBjHwC-_G8v9iQKoqaGd4fACX9PA-lMjZGaR0s5edFniY24xPzN3CLvNWu3WudGSe0jNgE1MDPU6EE5lmlcywqY3Gz-eEUAQ7NTeQG7sRjTg/s1600/pistachio+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlwjOYNMtoYvGAYT0ofqbejQQ4Crw613GBjHwC-_G8v9iQKoqaGd4fACX9PA-lMjZGaR0s5edFniY24xPzN3CLvNWu3WudGSe0jNgE1MDPU6EE5lmlcywqY3Gz-eEUAQ7NTeQG7sRjTg/s1600/pistachio+cake.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/03/green-velvet-sheet-cake-with-thats-best.html" target="_blank">Green Velvet Sheet Cake with That's the Best Frosting I've Ever Had</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbeu8-7eIaF-5YXqywWxusxz3pvHeAJofu1hvIN2TqJsCFF8vopb2WqMcVLz3JYyWekxtjd6iquRfjtoVVyNjXFeFctmjk6S4ctc4gqN3RYo7BWILvroQld9DULuR3WbbXBg5QAYima0/s1600/green+v.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbeu8-7eIaF-5YXqywWxusxz3pvHeAJofu1hvIN2TqJsCFF8vopb2WqMcVLz3JYyWekxtjd6iquRfjtoVVyNjXFeFctmjk6S4ctc4gqN3RYo7BWILvroQld9DULuR3WbbXBg5QAYima0/s1600/green+v.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/key-lime-pie-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Key Lime Pie Cupcakes</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZ5ZleNxTYw-AC9yzWjJ2XPUsF7CkcuwSImNv25xuZaJUUC4qFgCxJqvaBUrzlO4BvHdtD1CouWGVpAdqg8HN1_VFNbrzuKW6ijKiqWH4fT_YMmxzPhZDbAvo2t0OyHg3n3if59kA9ps/s1600/key.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZ5ZleNxTYw-AC9yzWjJ2XPUsF7CkcuwSImNv25xuZaJUUC4qFgCxJqvaBUrzlO4BvHdtD1CouWGVpAdqg8HN1_VFNbrzuKW6ijKiqWH4fT_YMmxzPhZDbAvo2t0OyHg3n3if59kA9ps/s1600/key.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/08/cupcakes-and-champagne.html" target="_blank">Andes Mint Cupcakes with Mint Buttercream </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfa6oUe2L6OLYGlg2T-Tge8dk6iq_6ppBkKl6enpvFXjHqTg24oLpfB1P7toigp5hky7h7hk01-ZW1Jw9R4Sc8TY028gldJmlPozXeSFaRGbO5pbvSQsdmaGzmxb7KNi1MezXkDxTGB8/s1600/andes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfa6oUe2L6OLYGlg2T-Tge8dk6iq_6ppBkKl6enpvFXjHqTg24oLpfB1P7toigp5hky7h7hk01-ZW1Jw9R4Sc8TY028gldJmlPozXeSFaRGbO5pbvSQsdmaGzmxb7KNi1MezXkDxTGB8/s1600/andes.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2010/07/high-tea-cucumber-sandwiches-and-scones.html" target="_blank">Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3d-qT1uanLzhLyX86_gOopYwgR4DaWaImUMhmSDbYgeCGUEBLX4aasQJmVnqioFjkTfqfcBxuKsG9puGHTalOmJ5nTAm2PJKaeEct6xt_JnEuzKPWa4kv1gRQBFMVIUiYjtIIszIsAfl/s1600/sand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3d-qT1uanLzhLyX86_gOopYwgR4DaWaImUMhmSDbYgeCGUEBLX4aasQJmVnqioFjkTfqfcBxuKsG9puGHTalOmJ5nTAm2PJKaeEct6xt_JnEuzKPWa4kv1gRQBFMVIUiYjtIIszIsAfl/s1600/sand.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/key-lime-pie.html" target="_blank">Key Lime Pie</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOStyYCZTP-NARTQiIPeOINiaRS79jpvQI27QrtdmvIsCzuZtSxePfQPYnK8pYtPVAJgFUD5vknf1I9LJJYc6_Bhq94RYraKaT0fRMO1m2CHUYovCS-_9YVs0UdzhLqvEio80Swtpj_ec/s1600/key+lime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOStyYCZTP-NARTQiIPeOINiaRS79jpvQI27QrtdmvIsCzuZtSxePfQPYnK8pYtPVAJgFUD5vknf1I9LJJYc6_Bhq94RYraKaT0fRMO1m2CHUYovCS-_9YVs0UdzhLqvEio80Swtpj_ec/s1600/key+lime.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/he-has-risen-and-pistachio-bread.html" target="_blank">Pistachio Bread</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPg7vOe6gVziN4k8waPgtRezIPgSdnFgDZJfjatWMXd4lz3r-Cna23xoWT3FKeURqrGNw3sRyZwEV-wal8atj59ylK8d67ZTqIfYR3Tv8K-ewHH_PxVy7eObVOUeLLba33_H5Gls3Ea8/s1600/Pistachio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPg7vOe6gVziN4k8waPgtRezIPgSdnFgDZJfjatWMXd4lz3r-Cna23xoWT3FKeURqrGNw3sRyZwEV-wal8atj59ylK8d67ZTqIfYR3Tv8K-ewHH_PxVy7eObVOUeLLba33_H5Gls3Ea8/s1600/Pistachio.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Dia duit!</div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-8155123830217340022013-02-17T15:30:00.000-06:002013-02-17T15:30:33.298-06:00Slow, Low Oven Ribs<div style="text-align: center;">
These ribs are so easy to make and are perfect for Sunday evening supper with friends or family! Because you don't have to fuss over them, the 3 hours making the ribs gives you time to concentrate on a fancier or more time consuming side or dessert! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQyw-rIFXj-XLR9fNYw6euNZ2tsfhMHmcVfeiQJ-kOiOFgvr20mnaZsJqjrcRqbr0XJPSqHFQ9oK0mr_ENxutpn_Bn-1AJ-Pl5fUbCVrld9yIANLqvtZOVMbkECEX22hFSKFvgEqyCd63/s1600/Slow+cooked+oven+ribs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQyw-rIFXj-XLR9fNYw6euNZ2tsfhMHmcVfeiQJ-kOiOFgvr20mnaZsJqjrcRqbr0XJPSqHFQ9oK0mr_ENxutpn_Bn-1AJ-Pl5fUbCVrld9yIANLqvtZOVMbkECEX22hFSKFvgEqyCd63/s320/Slow+cooked+oven+ribs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<b>Slow, Low Oven Ribs</b><br />
Serves 4<br />
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice<br />
1/4 cup minced sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla)<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />
1/2 cup maple syrup<br />
2 tablespoons soy sauce<br />
2 tablespoons tomato relish, such as Mrs. Renfro's (optional)<br />
4 bay leaves<br />
4 pounds country style pork ribs<br />
salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
In a small saucepan combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, until reduced by half. Stir in the maple syrup, soy sauce, and tomato relish (if desired).<br />
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.<br />
Line a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with foil. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of the dish.<br />
Season the ribs with salt and pepper, and arrange in the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the ribs. Turn them a few times to coat with the sauce. Cover tightly with foil. Refrigerate the remaining sauce.<br />
Bake for 3 hours. Remove the foil and pour the remaining sauce over the ribs. Return to the oven and bake an additional hour, or until the sauce is a thick glaze and the meat is very tender.<br />
Remove the ribs to a serving platter and let stand for 15 minutes. Ladle off the accumulated fat from the pan juices by tilting the pan carefully and spooning it off. Pour the pan sauce over the ribs, discarding the bay leaves, and serve as soon as you can.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307351408?ie=UTF8&creativeASIN=0307351408&linkCode=xm2&tag=elizann-20" target="_blank">Screen Doors and Sweet Tea</a>Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-35250929214780661422013-02-06T08:20:00.001-06:002013-02-06T08:20:18.187-06:00Valentine's Day Linky Party<div style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
Today, we are linking up with Valentine's Ideas! :-) Crafts, recipes, decorations, etc! :-) Whatever your heart desires!<br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
Here are the hostesses! :-) </div>
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
<strong>Meg from </strong><a href="http://henninglove.blogspot.com/" style="color: #664e44; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">Henning Love</span></strong></a></div>
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
<strong>Allison from </strong><a href="http://cupcakediariesblog.blogspot.com/" style="color: #664e44; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Cupcake Diaries</strong></span></a></div>
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
<strong>Whitney from </strong><a href="http://mattandwhitneykelly.blogspot.com/" style="color: #d64d7f; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">Harvest Home</span></strong></a><span style="line-height: 20px;">!</span></div>
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
I can't wait to see all of your ideas! :-) </div>
<div style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">
I am sharing these Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! :-) </div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1ro_rAUyY5mOTktGY22GnT5oshvT1RJFXDFghGFZ4Vou2Os829348iFUHp5hg1ygfcBWT68bnphGludnI6E7BcblJZDBS1hl7PBUQET_9v23vsJfJABBsAUrQ5IH8vc9gX3ddFNM1_k/s1600/Dad's+Camera+396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #d64d7f; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1ro_rAUyY5mOTktGY22GnT5oshvT1RJFXDFghGFZ4Vou2Os829348iFUHp5hg1ygfcBWT68bnphGludnI6E7BcblJZDBS1hl7PBUQET_9v23vsJfJABBsAUrQ5IH8vc9gX3ddFNM1_k/s320/Dad's+Camera+396.jpg" style="border-bottom: rgb(133,103,90) 0px solid; border-left: rgb(133,103,90) 0px solid; border-right: rgb(133,103,90) 0px solid; border-top: rgb(133,103,90) 0px solid; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="320" /></a></div>
<b style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Red Velvet Cupcakes</b><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Makes: 24 cupcakes </i><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Ingredients:</i><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">For the cake:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">2½ cups cake flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1½ cups sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 tbsp. cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">2 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1½ cups vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 cup buttermilk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">2 tbsp. (1 oz.) liquid red food coloring</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">1 tsp. distilled white vinegar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">For the frosting:*</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">8 oz. cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">5 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">2 tsp. vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">2½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted</span><br />
<i style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Directions:</i><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt; whisk to blend. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla and vinegar. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Divide the batter evenly between the prepared liners. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through baking, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool in the pans 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until totally incorporated, increase the speed and then beat until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #664e44; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">*If you are big on frosting as I am, you may want to increase the quantities by 50%. That is what I typically do for a batch of 24 cupcakes. I usually end up with some left over, but I would rather have too much frosting than not enough!</span><br />
<a href="http://annies-eats.com/2010/09/17/red-velvet-cupcakes/" style="background-color: white; color: #d64d7f; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Annie's Eats</a><!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=183742" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script -->Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580730146008098193.post-2781670703741286302013-02-03T06:30:00.000-06:002013-02-03T12:07:18.894-06:00SUPER BOWL!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Super Bowl Sunday is today!! Here are some great ideas from Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box to serve at your get together! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Of course, appetizers are the focal point of a successful Super Bowl party!! So in my opinion, the more the merrier! :-)<br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/avocado-dip.html" target="_blank">Avocado Dip</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1FEMB_kd9bKY1mq-zDJ6emMQ1_3zvLBah25fjnE1sVLL51YOTmDybQNHo9dz9gES9ScjW4VDtwfsMRcku1WrskBMxXDNP63k3iPmxJw-T2Wxs4zSokvdlXPLFHXV75c8_82JOdaucHI/s1600/avocado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1FEMB_kd9bKY1mq-zDJ6emMQ1_3zvLBah25fjnE1sVLL51YOTmDybQNHo9dz9gES9ScjW4VDtwfsMRcku1WrskBMxXDNP63k3iPmxJw-T2Wxs4zSokvdlXPLFHXV75c8_82JOdaucHI/s1600/avocado.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/09/black-bean-salsa.html" target="_blank">Black Bean Salsa</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xNYGiKWdu3ddpNRXN-UNbTxNvwXRBuc2YlVYV4w6E_C0KFWKW2PF8NLMzcIixt_QmNkgiLZvYkx0fVq84a0jKKSFlJ5H_cuW7v_OAoE_ryKUiGbgSG-02T_oXwZ8uzO0ff9dbpjKgV_u/s1600/black+bean+salsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xNYGiKWdu3ddpNRXN-UNbTxNvwXRBuc2YlVYV4w6E_C0KFWKW2PF8NLMzcIixt_QmNkgiLZvYkx0fVq84a0jKKSFlJ5H_cuW7v_OAoE_ryKUiGbgSG-02T_oXwZ8uzO0ff9dbpjKgV_u/s320/black+bean+salsa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/10/tasty-tuesdays-and-chicken-jalapeno.html" target="_blank">Chicken Jalapeno Poppers</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGQ8vNK_u6Q1YMfnCqh1uUNkooSmnND52_fvi1VCGHzmNUG0GyhD7mjIXUHA_PaQ1U8s14u3IrcGEuqpEq6y_v3VARZnO7q31GxdZSA4hQKlzXpj4u8CVhTB5zmKhY_JVt59faVwOnXk/s1600/chicken+poppers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGQ8vNK_u6Q1YMfnCqh1uUNkooSmnND52_fvi1VCGHzmNUG0GyhD7mjIXUHA_PaQ1U8s14u3IrcGEuqpEq6y_v3VARZnO7q31GxdZSA4hQKlzXpj4u8CVhTB5zmKhY_JVt59faVwOnXk/s1600/chicken+poppers.jpg" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/08/chicken-nuggets-with-honey-mustard.html" target="_blank">Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CS-7_pBaK0_eU5MZR2JtcuuEerEn4YwzDv91IIVX6PON7gwTa2PpyN6WVNiRU5Jdz3kt09_HMImrFWqhjvsMZeX8i5rVoUH0zlNvwwiY8raU2zEFkNpV-5MVhrEI3NMb0z3gn8K1Oig/s1600/chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CS-7_pBaK0_eU5MZR2JtcuuEerEn4YwzDv91IIVX6PON7gwTa2PpyN6WVNiRU5Jdz3kt09_HMImrFWqhjvsMZeX8i5rVoUH0zlNvwwiY8raU2zEFkNpV-5MVhrEI3NMb0z3gn8K1Oig/s1600/chicken.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/07/corn-dip.html" target="_blank">Corn Dip</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU6u6tZaBQn_c8Uok7SihRoS8JbAno2gO1zPs8GNB66YDYBi05wekBZzRtyl6unBqb9oh_FCf45nkYTIuuyl6KtrcU81wapfZt3yTY3_MXK13O4nQ4nEO79XZ8wnrWP_JtCiMiSMl6-4/s1600/corn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU6u6tZaBQn_c8Uok7SihRoS8JbAno2gO1zPs8GNB66YDYBi05wekBZzRtyl6unBqb9oh_FCf45nkYTIuuyl6KtrcU81wapfZt3yTY3_MXK13O4nQ4nEO79XZ8wnrWP_JtCiMiSMl6-4/s1600/corn.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/07/fat-free-7-layer-mexican-dip.html" target="_blank">Fat Free Seven Layer Mexican Dip</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YhPjbuKcURC9yMdib2sxzvcI2l0NnnrTE6czTL9KVjpFFHFc45JRkh5t1rIGyKJex8-VtFFxSxPIoOYVpq_bOvMrDsx5bafwU_T5N75tUA5XOhbvP5QZmI5TQVTbus9XAkwPwPDHqPvT/s1600/7+layer+dip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YhPjbuKcURC9yMdib2sxzvcI2l0NnnrTE6czTL9KVjpFFHFc45JRkh5t1rIGyKJex8-VtFFxSxPIoOYVpq_bOvMrDsx5bafwU_T5N75tUA5XOhbvP5QZmI5TQVTbus9XAkwPwPDHqPvT/s320/7+layer+dip.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/homemade-guacamole.html" target="_blank">Homemade Guacamole</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnULUbwGh-FmX4rI0BjI8JPHwtcgRnNnwbOQcZjuPILEwkvw8T7ZcTgyFOOuZKQBdwyQ9aNKIqfY-1VdpGSd19OTKpO4fmBOfTydHgt-wvrb5Re38N9vGbiNPhBeuuLIB6_a0jkyPHgtA/s1600/Dad's+Camera+333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnULUbwGh-FmX4rI0BjI8JPHwtcgRnNnwbOQcZjuPILEwkvw8T7ZcTgyFOOuZKQBdwyQ9aNKIqfY-1VdpGSd19OTKpO4fmBOfTydHgt-wvrb5Re38N9vGbiNPhBeuuLIB6_a0jkyPHgtA/s320/Dad's+Camera+333.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/homemade-pico-de-gallo.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pico De Gallo</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJvzrMJnKKm0B8VHCqHq8OTK7fbMS0bjevDVJmxivQbboqkuD26zqB4nQMflBFcFfIVdT_H1dlKbBk5v9s5DE1t9q6RTimbkTBp5TfOgaAjlqv2fvUWzLVh61TqyarUIVsSatf9bMJwA/s1600/Pico.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJvzrMJnKKm0B8VHCqHq8OTK7fbMS0bjevDVJmxivQbboqkuD26zqB4nQMflBFcFfIVdT_H1dlKbBk5v9s5DE1t9q6RTimbkTBp5TfOgaAjlqv2fvUWzLVh61TqyarUIVsSatf9bMJwA/s1600/Pico.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/individual-seven-layer-dips.html" target="_blank">Individual Seven Layer Dips</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWOfQSccYUu1eLzWgmxKMVe6zZ4FJVTNPshI01ylnndr_Eahy_6g5AxEzXP2Tq0ymNiNqLcYtR1hMMoKLCnW8D_JDHwMZIrfeqWN_924zlNxnqlH_QWTkrytuox4OmBMx434f3mDAAGw/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWOfQSccYUu1eLzWgmxKMVe6zZ4FJVTNPshI01ylnndr_Eahy_6g5AxEzXP2Tq0ymNiNqLcYtR1hMMoKLCnW8D_JDHwMZIrfeqWN_924zlNxnqlH_QWTkrytuox4OmBMx434f3mDAAGw/s1600/7.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/07/salsa.html" target="_blank">Kelli Hutka's Salsa</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yb4rw8_H5ZFt7yQ7pv-zF9vEl3XeRoTc5PcdlDSUbcu2Fx3RTOpzNuX7gQVehHgKLcSW9ubxnsoC0tpSs7ZHkp1zdFfGe39pPBmUm3G5Bpw-Fn33IkFKoKci_8ZWLytN-b8xfUOOWnc/s1600/blog+475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yb4rw8_H5ZFt7yQ7pv-zF9vEl3XeRoTc5PcdlDSUbcu2Fx3RTOpzNuX7gQVehHgKLcSW9ubxnsoC0tpSs7ZHkp1zdFfGe39pPBmUm3G5Bpw-Fn33IkFKoKci_8ZWLytN-b8xfUOOWnc/s320/blog+475.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/09/pigs-in-blanket.html" target="_blank">Pigs in a Blanket</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNP2MrobhkAKwnjYsoJzHu9hF0i4BzAkzd9CFh5vJ_Mi73BXmhstIsZrcGuO0OHFfdNx2Icx7gMqMEXj7RMc3odEUBdkugNs7QJha2s6mL5fNrtj1ZjI1B6FHWMIas4x9crCdRmMjCUk/s1600/pigs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNP2MrobhkAKwnjYsoJzHu9hF0i4BzAkzd9CFh5vJ_Mi73BXmhstIsZrcGuO0OHFfdNx2Icx7gMqMEXj7RMc3odEUBdkugNs7QJha2s6mL5fNrtj1ZjI1B6FHWMIas4x9crCdRmMjCUk/s1600/pigs.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/02/queso-fresco-with-roasted-garlic.html" target="_blank">Queso Fresco with Roasted Garlic</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNwDZ2pMg84-hL_IMFqc_s3A2FFRCCsNWCV_HUIxy-wbpukLTfNry9_l5QpBWM78lCD2934gDmJB65DwlEf2uUJcOKMzDX5Gbiz23kkP1LE0UrHdgzpFN-Z3lbcKhei4oaLDHSs86yjs/s1600/queso.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBNwDZ2pMg84-hL_IMFqc_s3A2FFRCCsNWCV_HUIxy-wbpukLTfNry9_l5QpBWM78lCD2934gDmJB65DwlEf2uUJcOKMzDX5Gbiz23kkP1LE0UrHdgzpFN-Z3lbcKhei4oaLDHSs86yjs/s1600/queso.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/07/roasted-garlic-and-three-cheese-dip.html" target="_blank">Roasted Garlic and Three Cheese Dip</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vRZpawvAeby_uX7Kjtnjl1OcAQvDeOwwQYYYo3-JZOpu_zrXh-Mkx2VyuKZQf3i99fFCg2v3HdN_z9MlQGbCjm_zIs99tmtov7Deukwh8_4KwESmJlYFbWUA9v7M2TXXNblkmouMziI/s1600/roasted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vRZpawvAeby_uX7Kjtnjl1OcAQvDeOwwQYYYo3-JZOpu_zrXh-Mkx2VyuKZQf3i99fFCg2v3HdN_z9MlQGbCjm_zIs99tmtov7Deukwh8_4KwESmJlYFbWUA9v7M2TXXNblkmouMziI/s1600/roasted.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/11/sausage-cheese-and-crackers.html" target="_blank">Sausage, Cheese and Crackers</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_q7wXhvfBEUmdvej-chrUFBraxP_I2D4jrhNy3J7toTri6ZW3lLNgl6r2a4twKpqxrdIpRiL0pA5Y7YkwR0Ohv_u9V-BcFtnriP0S-5TrfcH6Z_ZhyzVDZYzAcf7ZYX4UeFD77ZF8nRI/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_q7wXhvfBEUmdvej-chrUFBraxP_I2D4jrhNy3J7toTri6ZW3lLNgl6r2a4twKpqxrdIpRiL0pA5Y7YkwR0Ohv_u9V-BcFtnriP0S-5TrfcH6Z_ZhyzVDZYzAcf7ZYX4UeFD77ZF8nRI/s320/008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/09/smoky-tomato-salsa.html" target="_blank">Smoky Tomato Salsa</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktB30Tg3AODPfdZMOLw3WxcCrnZrMbgfg5VFXP8Jzxd31FcXyAqR8nbQg2tPlhiCLmsn4V88JVHZDj7tEA1e7WiOjiYPee9WHIBzV1P5HUMFfjkdfJmkjkx6KIWbe97llXwYK8qqcJ1rZ/s1600/Smoky+tomato+salsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktB30Tg3AODPfdZMOLw3WxcCrnZrMbgfg5VFXP8Jzxd31FcXyAqR8nbQg2tPlhiCLmsn4V88JVHZDj7tEA1e7WiOjiYPee9WHIBzV1P5HUMFfjkdfJmkjkx6KIWbe97llXwYK8qqcJ1rZ/s320/Smoky+tomato+salsa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/12/texas-trash.html" target="_blank">Texas Trash</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyhyphenhyphen9F1scKrYTT7UfO8SWMx2ZqGLGrpRCaL6BqSVbKdRlkH-EghtHX3xBt03fyg4AR3BZyBajXiYuvYfgxED-XBzTI2ZVp7fUhg8pZYgAv5EVV1t0hKGjzfwpkFdH0aVRr8GhPn9LH5Q/s1600/2010+662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyhyphenhyphen9F1scKrYTT7UfO8SWMx2ZqGLGrpRCaL6BqSVbKdRlkH-EghtHX3xBt03fyg4AR3BZyBajXiYuvYfgxED-XBzTI2ZVp7fUhg8pZYgAv5EVV1t0hKGjzfwpkFdH0aVRr8GhPn9LH5Q/s320/2010+662.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When hosting a Super Bowl party, I like to keep everything very casual and easy. Which is why I love these "main courses"! They can be eaten in front of the TV or standing up! <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/04/barbecue-chicken-pizza-braid.html" target="_blank">BBQ Chicken Pizza Braid</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU71MC6neTdtJjZ7F6InfN7goeMaGyEkaCJBxmDMVAXk7SDDF4w8KU7SAbtemFc2O_WqEgc-yggK-tYdO_9XSNAaBChJXeHwuKJqSzk6Ue7N5mrCOkA-te0-cLysPOeIIuJcip2tJ0ZzE/s1600/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU71MC6neTdtJjZ7F6InfN7goeMaGyEkaCJBxmDMVAXk7SDDF4w8KU7SAbtemFc2O_WqEgc-yggK-tYdO_9XSNAaBChJXeHwuKJqSzk6Ue7N5mrCOkA-te0-cLysPOeIIuJcip2tJ0ZzE/s1600/pizza.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/02/blt-wraps-with-herbed-mayonnaise.html" target="_blank">BLT Wraps with Herbed Mayonnaise</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheH9-L1hz8lT5dXQ0cta8QZhytdt_ZTIQJXD98xDjBfXfLuhj3Jq_f6lP_z0AviTC1lXligLG-K7OHeTi_dz_bZIFMhyphenhyphenggDgVaqEPQZwu85h6C5CNb4REGCufJIT1K6cWYWALtvxv7KzSG/s1600/BLT+wraps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheH9-L1hz8lT5dXQ0cta8QZhytdt_ZTIQJXD98xDjBfXfLuhj3Jq_f6lP_z0AviTC1lXligLG-K7OHeTi_dz_bZIFMhyphenhyphenggDgVaqEPQZwu85h6C5CNb4REGCufJIT1K6cWYWALtvxv7KzSG/s320/BLT+wraps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/12/frito-chili-pie.html" target="_blank">Frito Chili Pie</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrQKvsoJjmdzRHLX4e3GO7rIwV_SsS4kGJYqNIFMam5BluM_aUV4rSVnDZxmErr6gDTG1si39iI2gjVvEFO760Rz320cCfRUiVUHQSP-T7H-W5giOs0TSHuv6iGzUwF9uQ4XjDwGxnU5K/s1600/Frito+Pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrQKvsoJjmdzRHLX4e3GO7rIwV_SsS4kGJYqNIFMam5BluM_aUV4rSVnDZxmErr6gDTG1si39iI2gjVvEFO760Rz320cCfRUiVUHQSP-T7H-W5giOs0TSHuv6iGzUwF9uQ4XjDwGxnU5K/s320/Frito+Pie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/03/grands-taco-melts.html" target="_blank">Grands Taco Melts</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwA1e7XJQ75knFupXxd8yHpEdjO_xiFT7GqIuDX0sZJL2uzz0eXIR_uvnSGgwDVbYl-U0nukLX1CRbSHypdI-DMVcQv5h-QdPzWIJT5HFCJCBtVeOuq7VerWS1Kbj5vHYIS6YfYqqYPYY/s1600/Grands+Taco+Melts3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwA1e7XJQ75knFupXxd8yHpEdjO_xiFT7GqIuDX0sZJL2uzz0eXIR_uvnSGgwDVbYl-U0nukLX1CRbSHypdI-DMVcQv5h-QdPzWIJT5HFCJCBtVeOuq7VerWS1Kbj5vHYIS6YfYqqYPYY/s320/Grands+Taco+Melts3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/06/killer-club-sandwich.html" target="_blank">Killer Club Sandwiches</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgiC-yTIRfC4wUzwmj2IL-AinD3EPLTDYUzc0zZDxNo64-xqzL5XdRkM56shSPeO5QU7xnvDYWAhnpMgUpmmhlc-rrSaH8VdLNIORGHpYvZwslcWciX92TVtQMhd5R5TcncxnQIAuQvk/s1600/sandwich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgiC-yTIRfC4wUzwmj2IL-AinD3EPLTDYUzc0zZDxNo64-xqzL5XdRkM56shSPeO5QU7xnvDYWAhnpMgUpmmhlc-rrSaH8VdLNIORGHpYvZwslcWciX92TVtQMhd5R5TcncxnQIAuQvk/s1600/sandwich.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/10/pizza-roll-ups.html" target="_blank">Pizza Roll Ups</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KVwzXUtdp2T8tjtjbIji9gob2LpXLJvkJssT9B44TbzNGHRQ8JiDqdNAu63uRS2_GiFonlJUvrK71Z4FPm-hSyOqZjhAHF78zwptHY_VbPshVjJZft-1dGNzhxCrGoGmFGPVmcDs_Wk4/s1600/Pizza+Rolls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KVwzXUtdp2T8tjtjbIji9gob2LpXLJvkJssT9B44TbzNGHRQ8JiDqdNAu63uRS2_GiFonlJUvrK71Z4FPm-hSyOqZjhAHF78zwptHY_VbPshVjJZft-1dGNzhxCrGoGmFGPVmcDs_Wk4/s320/Pizza+Rolls.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="http://elizabethann1981.blogspot.com/2010/12/tex-mex-beef-wraps.html" target="_blank">Tex-Mex Beef Wraps</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAB0CquVNZau5HwMc1CPYLcmKEKU-p19I4_KymwC2nd42Jc_eCSiZj58QD6JpNcauINWl-TBo7ZpOVHPE4EHIbKV_c9Z86yoeP1nsA0Uy6yWhQPbYthxmrIBDThHugzI_tZtTRReMo6Kh/s1600/txmexbeefwraps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAB0CquVNZau5HwMc1CPYLcmKEKU-p19I4_KymwC2nd42Jc_eCSiZj58QD6JpNcauINWl-TBo7ZpOVHPE4EHIbKV_c9Z86yoeP1nsA0Uy6yWhQPbYthxmrIBDThHugzI_tZtTRReMo6Kh/s1600/txmexbeefwraps.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/12/sic-em-and-homemade-viteks-gut-pack.html" target="_blank">Vitek's Homemade Gut Pack</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju4WXUFyDV05rfHG51y2c9iSeyzxC5nSzi79CzUfgDzXYAn9yezyIJFI55Wmhn0_-lKZK2PBzak02J1-MsV7ZgoZjsZ2qmYk4uGd1lw-HLl2kitB0brLpwkge9hJPEXJrlwgUGh856CEY/s1600/Viteks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiju4WXUFyDV05rfHG51y2c9iSeyzxC5nSzi79CzUfgDzXYAn9yezyIJFI55Wmhn0_-lKZK2PBzak02J1-MsV7ZgoZjsZ2qmYk4uGd1lw-HLl2kitB0brLpwkge9hJPEXJrlwgUGh856CEY/s1600/Viteks.jpg" /></a></div>
I love to serve "team themed" dessert like cupcakes, rice crispy treats, or cookie cake! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2010/02/super-bowl-treats.html" target="_blank">Super Bowl Treats</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQUK9UBDJFR2_XUCALb7E7l5jvfJZFK36y91AXmzcw2SBBYXtybtfvs5RoRNqwbJzVZuTtgdnud8PIGQJ6rRnesATuklNTVkzM_JPU-XyosGpNaGjThklO2hEJ8knFU7wIZWInNrpZCA/s1600/super+bowl+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQUK9UBDJFR2_XUCALb7E7l5jvfJZFK36y91AXmzcw2SBBYXtybtfvs5RoRNqwbJzVZuTtgdnud8PIGQJ6rRnesATuklNTVkzM_JPU-XyosGpNaGjThklO2hEJ8knFU7wIZWInNrpZCA/s320/super+bowl+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2011/01/chocolate-chip-cookie-cake.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty3HMGvvvJFzfejZvjF_4A2n-Ttund1h4hiUb9dJTHD0rwLvjNvGulJ04dCbaK5rCH3BSooLgPTqmF3PG2LgOA-YwrrlIQyh8JFw0QAiHo5VU1fnDEMgakP2tNk841z1mvpf__kQbTps/s1600/blog+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgty3HMGvvvJFzfejZvjF_4A2n-Ttund1h4hiUb9dJTHD0rwLvjNvGulJ04dCbaK5rCH3BSooLgPTqmF3PG2LgOA-YwrrlIQyh8JFw0QAiHo5VU1fnDEMgakP2tNk841z1mvpf__kQbTps/s320/blog+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
No matter what you serve or who wins, the best part about Super Bowl Sunday is the friends and family you get to spend time with! :-)</div>
Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09389744739434377164noreply@blogger.com5