Raising My Child

It was so nice to be back in my home town, and go to my home ward (church congregation). There were some familiar faces, and a lot of new ones too. It's been 14 years since I lived here, so there's been a lot of changes. Back in Ohio, my hubby was in the Bishopric (like an assistant to the minister), so I had to corral all 5 kids by myself. BUT, in my parents ward, there were 4 adults (me, my mom and dad, and my grandma) to my 5 kids. What a great ratio! Much easier on me - LOL!

This WordArt request if from Amberlee. I never did like the "it takes a village to raise a child" theory, so when she sent me this quote, I just LOVED it :) hehehehe. I SO don't want the "village" raising my kids. I think I can do a splendid job on my own - LOL!

NOTE: When I upload my images to blogger, they are PNG files (the files with no backgrounds). So, theoretically, if you right click on the WordArt, and save it to your computer, you will get the PNG file, not the JPG. Then, there will be no need to go to 4shared to download the file (4shared has been a bit screwy as of late - the past few days, it hasn't been linking things so good). So, give it a try, and see if it works for ya!

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FONTS:
Child - Rambler Script JF

Be Counted

Wow, and I thought that the actual moving was hard - LOL! All 5 kids are in my sisters old bedroom, and trying to fit clothes for 5 people in one closet (no dressers) is, um, fun - ha! I'm on a cot in the family room, and we had to improvise for a closet. Good thing I'm flexible - hehehehe!

Thanks so much to everyone for all of the kind words and thoughts during our move! You guys are awesome :) My inbox is TOTALLY jammed with emails (I'll try my best, but it may take a while to get to them all :), and I'm feeling the 'love'! Thanks!!!

Here's a few pics from our crabbing trip to the beach. While we didn't catch anything, the kids had a bunch of fun throwing in and pulling out the pots, playing in the sand, and hanging out with family. Even though it was wet and cold, we had a BLAST!!!

So, on to WordArt. This request is from Jessica. Can't remember where I got this font from, but I thought it was really cool. Hope you like it!

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FONTS:
Be, Counted - OldgateLaneOutline

Happiness

Horray!!!! I finally made it to OREGON!!!! NO MORE CAR RIDES!!! LMBO :) We made it to Florence, Oregon at 11pm on Thursday night (EST). I was so glad to be there, and to see my family again :)

This country is so beautiful, and I'm glad (not SO glad, but glad - LOL!) that I got to see so much of it. Beautiful! The mountains at the Western edge of Wyoming are amazing. And the Columbia Gorge was awesome. Gotta love the USA :)

I missed you guys while I was away :) We're getting settled into my parents house, and trying to get all of our stuff to fit. I have over 100 personal e-mails from you all that I need to get to, but it's gonna take a while. Just try and be patient with me :) I'm gonna eventually get caught back up again :)

Either Western Nebraska, or somewhere in Wyoming

Lincoln Memorial (my 10 year old said it couldn't be the Lincoln Memorial, because that's in Washington DC. hehehe) in Wyoming

Maybe Wyoming? hehehe.

Columbia River Gorge (Oregon on this side of river, Washington on the opposite side)

The boys, eating crab with Uncle Joe (my sisters hubby)

And now, back to WordArt :) This request is from Trina. I like WordArt that can be used as titles, and this one sure can. Enjoy!!!

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FONTS:
Happiness - MKBats

Always Be Your Guide

I thought this one was a nice quote. Plus, I just LOVE this font! It rocks :)

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FONTS:
Always, be, your, guide - Charade JF

Really Cute

Ha! This one is a bit different, but I guess it's better than nothing. AND I really hate to give out nothing - LOL! So, here's my 'something' that's better than nothing! heheheh. I just LOVE Finding Nemo, don't you? I thought this would be cute on Baby or Pet pages.

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FONTS:
Cute - Mail Ray Stuff
All rest - One Stroke Script LET

A Dream

Yes, it's WordArt Wednesday, and no, I'm not all the way ready. So, instead of just skipping a week, I thought that I'd give you guys a chance to get it here! Ha! Well, i guess it's not unlike every other day of the week around here - LOL!

I thought this was a very nice quote, and from a girl movie. We don't have a lot of girl movies going around our house. What with 4 boys, and myself being such a big Sci-Fi geek, well, my poor 6 year old daughter doesn't stand a chance. So, Eme, this one's for you!!!

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FONTS:
A, D - Beautiful Caps ES
ream - Amber

Road Trip Update

us at Wendy's in ... um.... somewhere - LMBO!!!

In the pool

in the hotel

OK, so it's not WordArt related, but I just had to check in and tell you all about my progress. We're almost to Iowa City, Iowa!!! It's 2:43 pacific time, and we're at McDonalds. Kids are eating happy meals, and playing with their toys. I'm on their Wi-Fi, and drinking my water, and my mom is loving it all! We're having a lot of fun, but it's a crazy time driving so much!!!

We stopped at Urbana/Champaign last night to sleep, and the kids got a few mintues in the pool, and LOVED IT!!! it was a bit chilly in the outdoor pool, but it sure felt good after all the heat. Grandma even came part-way in the pool - heheheh (she's a non swimmer - LOL!)

We're hoping to get across Nebraska today, but we'll see how it goes. Driving with no A/C with a truck full of kids is always ...... fun!!! Hehehehe. I do have a quick story. About an hour ago, a trucker flagged us down, telling us to pull over. But then they sped past, and we didn't know why. We pulled off, and checked the load, and it was all the same as it had been. Then unnurved us a bit. But, as we stopped at McDonalds, I noticed that one of the cargo net straps (that had broken back in Ohio) was hanging, and I BET that was what that trucker had seen. Phew! That sure scared us :)

Faith and Trust

What a nice quote. I didn't even realize it was from Peter Pan. Huh! Gotta love Disney :) hehhehe.

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FONTS:
Faith - Loki Cola
Trust - Ogilvy Poster

Bear Necessities

WE'RE FINALLY ON OUR TRIP!!! We left home today at about 6:00 pm, and headed up to Columbus! We're staying at the Holiday Inn by the airport, and seeing my hubby off to the military tomorrow morning. The truck is all packed, and our rental is all clean. Holy cow, it was a LONG day!

We went to Serpent Mounds today (click here to see a few pics of us at the mounds), and it was SO COOL! My hubby has had it on his "to see" list since he was 12! It was quite impressive :) Then, after cleaning and packing, and finally making it to the hotel, the kids got 15 minutes in the pool before it closed at 10:00 pm. It's now almost midnight, and I just wanted to post a quick picture of our rig before I go to bed. You'll like it, I'm sure!!! Just be glad you're not me - LMBO!!! Look how high our trailer is loaded! We shrink wrapped the load into the trailer, then used some kind of a tie down, then more shrink wrap, then a tarp, then more shrink wrap, then a cargo net, and a few bungies. It's not going ANYWHERE! It's rock solid :) Hehehehe.




I thought that this would be PERFECT for all those naked baby/kid pictures that we all have! I have a 2 year old that WON"T STAY DRESSED for nuthin! Can't keep clothes on that kid. But, he's totally potty trained if he's buck naked. Put pants or a diaper or even on a shirt on the kid, and he has an accident every time. Goodness. The joys of motherhood!

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FONTS:
Bear Necessities - Kon TIki Aloha JF
Look, for, the - Kon Tiki Lounge JF

To Infinity

Well, here it is, Friday night, and I'm feeling guilty for not having WordArt for you all for my whole trip. I know, I'm a bit obsessed, but there it is - LOL! So, I stayed up WAY TOO LATE working on it, but it's done. WordArt through next Friday. I decided to go with Disney movie quotes this time. Thought they may be fun to use.

I know this one will have pleanty of use at our house! My kids love to strike a pose to this. Pointing one hand into the air. Silly kids. We REALLY need to get this on DVD. I LOVE this movie :) ha! (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, for those of you missing out - LOl!)

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FONTS:
Infinity - Impact
Beyond - Mary Helen JF

Nature WordArt Pack :)

So, what do you think? Do you have some AWESOME nature photos you can use these with? All you girls living in the mountains? How about you near the forests, or lakes, or farms, or anywhere! What a beautiful world we have - every place has it's natural beauty. Don't you think!!!

Well, I'm letting you all have the chance to snag this WordArt pack VERY EARLY! Heheheh. It's not releasing at the Orchard until next Friday. But, while DH was busy taking the last load of our stuff to the storage shed, I was designing. But, if he asks, I WAS CLEANING!!! Ok, everyone got their story straight - LMBO!!!

$2.00 from now until August 7th- click here grab it :)

New Beginning

While I'm not sure if I know this song (I probably would recognize it if I heard it), I thought that the lyrics were nice. And, I was rather fond of how the WordArt turned out. Don't you like it? I thought it would be good on moves, new friends, first day of ______, or starting something new.

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FONTS:
New - Stephanie Marie JF
Beginning - Dialtone

Big Blue Sky

So how many of you have to watch this movie COUNTLESS TIMES a day too? Anyone? Ha! It's my 2 year olds FAVORITE movie. Disney's CARS. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic movie. Even has a Brad Paisley song (LOL!), but after watching it daily, it gets a bit old. I think I can quote any part from memory. I guess, though, there's worse movies to watch over and over. Hehehehe.

I thought this WordArt would be fun with layouts of kids playing outside, with the blue sky. Or, just pics of the sky. Lots of possibilities. Don't ya think?

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FONTS:
Pharmacy

And The Winner Is.....

Melissa from Indianapolis, IN!!! You've won a Custom WordArt from me!!! Congrats, girl! I'll be emailing you shortly!!

2 People In Love

Yes, I know, we're on a Brad Paisley roll. Sorry about that, if you don't like Brad Paisley. Hehehe. I thought this would be PERFECT for family reunion layouts! Just think, if Grandma and Grandpa hadn't fallen in love, the whole family wouldn't be! It would also be good on family pictures :)

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FONTS:
All, because - Al Sandra
All rest - Pharmacy

Gas Sale

With Shauna's recent trek from Hawaii to Jersey, Mel's relocation to Arizona, and Bethany's move to Oregon, we're spending a lot of dough at the pump this summer and we're sure you are too!! We feel your pain!! ROFL!!!


So...... that's right!! The Orchard Girls want to buy you a gallon of gas!!

From now through Thursday, July 24th-

Spend $10 or more in the Orchard and receive $4.07 off your entire purchase!!!

Click HERE to go to the Orchard and start saving :)

All I Really Need Is Love

Hi all! I'm checking back in today to see how everything is going! Our move is progressing..... this is the day that we should have been leaving the house, but because of our 4 day extension, we have more time to do things! We're about 90% packed. I think we're gonna try and load the trailer today and see how much will fit. I hope it ALL will, but that may be wishful thinking - LOL! Then, the hard part, of deciding what to leave. Not fun :)

Just to let you know, at current rate, I only have WordArt done through Friday or Saturday. If I find some time in the next few days (unlikely, though), I'll put some more on. If not, DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME!!! LOL :)

OK, you guys, I know this is a little different than my normal WordArt style, but I thought it was cute. And besides, I can do something a little different now and again, right?

Click here to go to the Scraporchard Freebie Gallery, to download the WordArt. Happy WordArt Wednesday!!! (can you believe it's already week 7!!!)

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It's in the download :) LOL, this is me being lazy, and not looking it up again - Ha!

Little Moments

OK, the link is fixed - sorry for the confusion :) Life is CRAZY here at the Harty Household. Apparently, some KIND person at MEPS decided that we needed a few extra days for our move, but then FORGOT TO TELL US!!! We found out last night that our start date was pushed back by 4 days (mon, not thursday). So, all our plans were messed up, and needed fixing. We not have an empty house, and are still here. But, I think we're back on track now. Welcome to military life, eh? Ha!

This is a GREAT Brad Paisley song, if you haven't heard it :) Gotta love Brad! He's the man - LOL! I thought this would be PERFECT on so many layouts! But mostly for everyday situations. Those are the little moments I live for :)

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FONTS:
Little - Rambler Script JF
Moments - PeriwinkeRegular JF

Endless Love

I can remember listening to Lionel Ritchie as a kid. He was awesome for singing along! And I LOVE to sing along :) Hehehehe. Love WordArt is always good, because we all love someone :)

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FONTS:

Endless, Love - Stephanie Marie JF

Falling In Love

I think this is my favorite Elvis song. LOVE IT!!! My mom is a BIG Elvis fan, so this one's for you, Mom!!! Hope you like it :) And, I bet that you all can find some great pictures to go with it too!

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FONTS:
Falling, In, Love - Hyrule