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Oh, the days. -They seem rather busy. Sometimes long, it all depends on the day. 
The weather has been warm and we are enjoying more hikes out in nature. I always welcome rain with a smile. -My plants and grass get watered. And the smell of rain is so refreshing.  Easter Sunday, we all enjoyed. Morning service at church and I put together a simple, yet fun Easter basket for our daughter. 

 I haven't been on much for blogging and I may actually take a short break. 
Of course, busy days can turn hectic. I recently broke my camera. I was pretty devastated. I think I may have shed a few tears.  I'm currently looking for a new one. The morning of my ultrasound- we headed out and our truck stopped working. It would only drive in reverse. 
Of course, my husband had it all under control. We missed my appointment and had to reschedule for the following week. -I did cry. I must admit I've been so emotional with this pregnancy. This would have been our first ultrasound with this baby. 

Come to find out, our transmission is completely burnt out. I tried to look on the bright side and I thought things could be worse. -I'm happy that we are all healthy, happy, and alive. So next week we will get to see this little baby in my tummy and I will just hope things will calm down and we can get back to enjoying simple days with less stress. I hope you all are doing well. 

Hello new readers and Google+ followers. It's so nice to have you here along on my blogging journey.


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  1. Jennifer HaysApril 23, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Hugs to you, Stephanie. I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now. I understand your frustation with the camera and the truck, especially right now with so much happening. I hope everything settles down soon. I will miss you while you're having a break, but I look forward to seeing new posts again. Take care and enjoy.

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    1. StephanieApril 24, 2014 at 9:40 PM

      Aw, thank you so much Jennifer. So much has happened and I'm trying to bring my stress levels back. Which is probably a wise thing to do. I really appreciate your kind words. I really need to take a break and just remind myself that it's life and things happen. Thank you for being so kind.

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  2. MartinaApril 23, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    You are a trooper, Stephanie! These are crazy yet such exciting days. Be sure to keep us posted. So happy for your pregnancy. Congrats!!! xoxo, Martina

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    1. StephanieApril 24, 2014 at 9:41 PM

      Martina, thank you! You're awesome. I try my best and of course so much craziness going on, I just need to remind myself everything will be okay. Again thank you friend. :)

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  3. Stepping into MotherhoodApril 23, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    I was so much more emotional with my second pregnancy. My second daughter is also a very emotional person so I often wonder if there s some link. I know how much stress can eat away at our happiness as much as we don't want it to so hope things get better soon.
    Angela @ Time with A & N

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    1. StephanieApril 24, 2014 at 9:43 PM

      Angela, you know I read something on emotions during pregnancy. Yeah this pregnancy is way different. Thank you for being so kind. So happy that you follow along on my journey through blogging.

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  4. DinaApril 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    For two whole seconds I stared at those waffles and for some reason I thought they were those Korean potato cakes. I was like I need to go visit Stephanie I bet she makes fantastic food lol!

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    1. StephanieApril 24, 2014 at 9:43 PM

      Dina, oh my goodness I do know how to make those Korean pancakes. So delicious and if you were here I'd cook you up some! (of course) ;)

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    2. DinaMay 1, 2014 at 10:44 PM

      LOL I need to come up there and visit!

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  5. Midnight CowgirlApril 26, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Hope next week goes better!

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  6. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    I love the photos! I also nominated you for the Liebster Award! http://caringformychaos.blogspot.com/2014/04/im-so-excited-liebster-award.html

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