So, I thought I was going to take on the task of learning how to write/decipher/read HTML code. I can get a bit ambitious when I make up my mind to do something. In this case, I am just too overloaded that I really can't spend the time learning like I want to (yet). I am busy with Caroline all day long, and then the few hours I have after she goes to bed simply aren't enough to do dishes, keep the house clean, cook dinner, sanitize bottles, take the dog out, do laundry, get to-do list things done, and/or just have some plain-old "me" time to read or do something mindless... So, I am going to concede to the giant that is HTML code--we will meet again some day!
Instead of trying to design my whole blog layout, I went to shabbyblogs.com and downloaded a template. Then, I just made a custom header to satisfy my expectations of myself for the time being...
You may have noticed I went through several different ideas for a blog header, so I may go back to those one day. We'll see!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Under Construction
I am working on a new layout... and basically trying to figure all the HTML code out on my own... Wish me luck :/
It's almost 2am and I need to hit the hay... Sorry for the unfinished layout... It's coming!
It's almost 2am and I need to hit the hay... Sorry for the unfinished layout... It's coming!
Can't.Get.Enough
Click on the link to see a vid of my sweet girl squealing and laughing at her Daddy.
Password is: sweetcaroline
Video
Password is: sweetcaroline
Video
Monday, August 2, 2010
Have you ever wondered?
Most of you who read this have known me longer than 5 years... And I still get comments all the time about this, so I am just going to air it all out!
Have you ever wondered why I go by Kate? I went by Katy for 23 years...why change? And my real name is Kathryn... Complicated, huh?
Ok, well- here's the scoop.
I am not afraid of change. I actually love change. It's hard sometimes, but it shows me how much I am not in control of my life, and helps me to be okay with it. And usually, things end up turning out better than I ever expected in the first place!
I know this because I was always re-inventing things as a kid... I would draw out diagrams of my bedroom and try to figure out new ways to rearrange my furniture (nerd-alert!). I would go through the pantry and try to re-invent new recipes (Gladly, I haven't made that a career choice, because it would have been a bad one! Crackers with cheese, mayo, and dill pickles? Peanut Butter mixed with Slim Fast powder? Yes, I did.) I even changed the spelling of the name Katie into Katy because I was tired of being one of ten Katies in my classes... so I could be different if I spelled with a Y!
From as long as I can remember, I would watch movies and always see the name Kate come up as one of the characters. I thought it was such an endearing name, and sounded so grown up. I wanted to grow up to be sophistocated, so I made the decision. When I got to college, I was going to go by Kate. (I guess I figured that was when I would become an adult? ha!)
Before the explanation gets too long, I was dating a guy name Nate at the time when I had always thought I would make the change. Who wants to rhyme names with the person you are dating? So, I gave up. Well, we broke up, and I found myself going back to the name Kate.
Right before graduating college, I was talking to Zach about it and he finally said,"Look. You are about to start a job. If you are going to do it, you've got to do it now, or just forget about it!"
And that's it. It was really hard to get going. And I felt a bit dorky for doing it. I got lots of weird reactions (And still do. You people really want to hang on to Katy!) But, 5 years later, I still go by Kate and I am so glad I did! I feel like it fits who I am.
At least until I decide to re-invent myself again. Maybe I'll go by......
;)
Have you ever wondered why I go by Kate? I went by Katy for 23 years...why change? And my real name is Kathryn... Complicated, huh?
Ok, well- here's the scoop.
I am not afraid of change. I actually love change. It's hard sometimes, but it shows me how much I am not in control of my life, and helps me to be okay with it. And usually, things end up turning out better than I ever expected in the first place!
I know this because I was always re-inventing things as a kid... I would draw out diagrams of my bedroom and try to figure out new ways to rearrange my furniture (nerd-alert!). I would go through the pantry and try to re-invent new recipes (Gladly, I haven't made that a career choice, because it would have been a bad one! Crackers with cheese, mayo, and dill pickles? Peanut Butter mixed with Slim Fast powder? Yes, I did.) I even changed the spelling of the name Katie into Katy because I was tired of being one of ten Katies in my classes... so I could be different if I spelled with a Y!
From as long as I can remember, I would watch movies and always see the name Kate come up as one of the characters. I thought it was such an endearing name, and sounded so grown up. I wanted to grow up to be sophistocated, so I made the decision. When I got to college, I was going to go by Kate. (I guess I figured that was when I would become an adult? ha!)
Before the explanation gets too long, I was dating a guy name Nate at the time when I had always thought I would make the change. Who wants to rhyme names with the person you are dating? So, I gave up. Well, we broke up, and I found myself going back to the name Kate.
Right before graduating college, I was talking to Zach about it and he finally said,"Look. You are about to start a job. If you are going to do it, you've got to do it now, or just forget about it!"
And that's it. It was really hard to get going. And I felt a bit dorky for doing it. I got lots of weird reactions (And still do. You people really want to hang on to Katy!) But, 5 years later, I still go by Kate and I am so glad I did! I feel like it fits who I am.
At least until I decide to re-invent myself again. Maybe I'll go by......
;)
Friday, July 30, 2010
Bathtime
Baby girl looooooves her some bathtime! It's so much fun!
I really found my feet this week!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
28 wonderful years
Today I have 28 wonderful years to be thankful for.God has made me into a woman I am proud to be today, and I know he's still not finished with me yet... I feel so lucky to have the family and friends I am blessed with, and can't wait to see what he has planned for my next 28!
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