Often imitated, never duplicated..

http://reunitedourjourney.blogspot.com

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:39:00 -0500

http://reunitedourjourney.blogspot.com:

Kasey and I decided to start a blog together. It isn’t only about him and I, it’s about everyday things as well. Basically, whatever we want to blog about we do so. Subscribe to follow us and keep up with what’s going on in our lives & minds! :)

dailymementos: It’s Hamburger Cookie Season!! I was first...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:34:24 -0500

dailymementos:

It’s Hamburger Cookie Season!!

I was first introduced to Hamburger Cookies by a good friend, Ms. Anna G.

I’m not a huge sweets fan, but working in an office, I feel like I need to support my coworkers (read: their daughters) and buy atleast one box. It goes to a good cause, right? So, whenever those girl scout order forms start surfacing, I start gathering my supplies for Hamburger Cookies!

They are super easy to make and too fun! All you need is shredded coconut for the lettuce, cream cheese frosting (for the ketchup/mustard), food coloring, sesame seeds, Nilla Wafers, and Thin Mints! You can find a basic recipe here.

TIP: Lightly brush the top of a Nilla Wafer with Egg Whites and then sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Also, go a little light on the frosting (aka ketchup/mustard) so the cookies aren’t too sweet. And lastly, pop them in the freezer to preserve freshness for a couple of weeks.

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:03:22 -0500

"Dear God, the only thing I ask of you is to hold @Laekyns_Mommy when I’m not around, when..."

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:00:00 -0500

“Dear God, the only thing I ask of you is to hold @Laekyns_Mommy when I’m not around, when I’m much too far away.”

- My boyfriend posted this via Twitter <3

What is love?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:53:49 -0500

Love (from www.merriam-webster.com): (1) strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties. (2) attaction based on sexual desire, affection and tenderness felt by lovers. (3) affection based on admiration, benevolence or common interests.

I agree with this definition to an extent, I personally feel ‘love’ is so much deeper than words can actually describe. This by far is probably one of the most complex questions of the world and I honestly can’t think I’ve read one single article, definition, explaination or whatever it may be that attempts to describe love and thought to myself yes, that is love.

God is love. Love is not just a word. Love is more than a feeling. Love in a relationship form begins from a friendship. Love is patient. Love conquers all things. Love is an experience. Love is created. Love protects. Love is, indescribable.

I remember in high school during my english class, my teacher once said “If someone tells you they love ‘ya’, they don’t mean it. If they tell you they love ‘you’, they do. For some reason, that’s stuck in my head and looking back through the different friendships and relationships I’ve experienced, I haven’t always found that to be true but I have found that it holds true as far as love levels (if there were such). There is no love more true than the love of a parent to her child. With that said, the love shared between a mother and child is on a different level than a love felt between two best friends or even in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. I think the true feelings are the ones that you feel when you’re apart. That to me, really describes your feelings more than a simple four letter word.

I am so Blessed to have found love in so many people and to be loved by them in return. It’s a feeling that I just cannot begin to try and explain, I would fail miserably. I just know that I wouldn’t trade my friendships, relationships and all forms of love I have for the individuals close and dear to my heart for absolutely nothing in the world.

I have to brag a little bit about my daughter.. I won’t ever forget the feeling when I heard her heartbeat for the very first time. I had so much love for someone I hadn’t even met yet and when I held her for the first time, it was just confirmation. She is now 5 years young and the absolute best thing to ever come into my life. I often say, she saved me. Before her, I was headed down a dangerous road and might not have even made anything out of myself. With her, my life has purpose. We have our moments and not all days are wonderful but at the end of the day when I lay my head down at night, I am so thankful for her and I love her as deep as any love could be and my goal as a parent is to always show her love in all ways possible.

Someone else I just have to brag about a little is my boyfriend. We have a story like no other and I adore him to pieces. Our relationship began on a friendship, a separation, a reconnection and now love. We are currently separated by distance but I have to admit, as hard as it can be.. it makes us appreciate each other so much and the time we have together is unlike any other. He is someone I share a connection on every level possible with and when we aren’t together, I feel empty. When something happens in my day, I want to tell him right away. He is not only my boyfriend, he is my best friend. Since our love can conquer distance, we can conquer anything.. I believe this whole heartidly.

Those are just two of the closest forms of love I feel but most importantly, my love of faith is something that cannot go unannounced. I have struggled many days, not knowing what to do or where to go but one thing has always stood true and that’s my love for Jesus. I am in a spiritual climb every single day but I know that with my God, all things are possible. At the end of the day, I want to love the way He loves.. unconditionally.

What is your definition of love? Who defines that for you in your life? There are no right or wrong answers, I think there are just opinions. Either way, love is something unique and memorable. Something that shouldn’t just be spoken but shown by actions.

I’m going to close with some scripture that I just absolutely love (no pun intended):

“Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” -1 Corinthians 14:4-7

truebluemeandyou: DIY Crayon Heart. ALL OVER INTERNET without...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:13:17 -0500

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Crayon Heart. ALL OVER INTERNET without the original source (so without the DIY tips) which just happens to be Pinterest! Read the comments’ section - she has really really good advice and tricks (like replacing crayons) on how to make this. Pinterest here.

shetakesflight: This!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:44:48 -0500

shetakesflight:

This!

truebluemeandyou: throughherprettyeyes: Map wall art. I love...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:08:24 -0500

truebluemeandyou:

throughherprettyeyes:

Map wall art. I love this.

But I’d do it with NC of course.

Remember when I posted the “Love Map” - We Met, We Married, We Live here? Cute spin on that idea PLUS kayla danelle has a great map resource site to print out every state.

I love this!

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:07:35 -0500

truebluemeandyou: truebluemeandyou: DIY Newspaper Nails....

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:59:38 -0500

truebluemeandyou:

truebluemeandyou: DIY Newspaper Nails. Original Source/original instructions. Posted May 27th, 2011.

DIY Newspaper Nails. Tutorial in French at La Passion du Nail Art here. But basically you’ll need scissors, a pale nail polish color with a base coat, a newspaper, alcohol (such as vodka) and a top coat.

Apply base coat and 2 coats of varnish and dry.

Cut small pieces of newspaper big enough to cover your nails.

Soak your nails in alcohol.

Cover your nails with small pieces of newspaper, then remove the newsprint slowly.

Let dry and apply top coat.

Awesome!

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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:47:18 -0500

truebluemeandyou: DIY Super Cheap but Elegant Centerpiece. All...

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:28:55 -0500

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Super Cheap but Elegant Centerpiece. All the credit for this goes to Kyrah Ahner at Pinterest here for finding this buried in the Southern Hospitality Blog here where it wasn’t a DIY but a photo from a bloggers’ conference. Kyrah Ahner turned it into a DIY by suggesting how to make it cheaply:

“you can get the vases at Dollar Tree for $1 each. 3 bags of the rocks at $1 each, and the floating candles in a 6 pack for $2.99 at Hob Lob. With the flower, in the colors of the season, you’ve got yourself a very pretty, and very thrifty centerpiece!”

I’m definitely going to make these!!

BAZINGA!: out with 2011 in with 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:12:00 -0500

BAZINGA!: out with 2011 in with 2012:

klabayrooke:

2011 wasn’t the easiest year in my life one of the hardest no matter how hard its going to be or has been my best friend(My Sister) has been there the whole time.everyone always asks u what was the most significant thing that happened in 2011 for u well my answer is this my relationship with my…

My sister’s blog.. She touched me!

truebluemeandyou: DIY Button Hearts. These are done by gluing...

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:28:24 -0500

truebluemeandyou:

DIY Button Hearts. These are done by gluing buttons on scrapbook paper using craft glue, but you could sew them on fabric. Original sources for button hearts at pompom rouge: top photo here, bottom photo here.