tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44948433522486145132024-02-20T02:01:16.963-08:00~Seeking Sisterhood~Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-58357056301833968562012-04-03T14:36:00.002-07:002012-04-03T16:36:18.288-07:00Wow it's time to write....<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ok it is time for me to write! I have been so crazy busy and I wanted to take a break from everything and just sit down and write. Yes the old fashion way, and no pictures this time. I just feel like writing today. So here I go....</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know we all get crazy busy at times but the little things truly do mean so much and they ARE important. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I am so thankful for the beautiful family and friends I am blessed with! I want you to know you uplift, bring out the best in me and make me smile :) Our true loved ones are there to celebrate the good times and be there to hold our hand through the hard times. So we as women are blessed by both? YES absolutely! Think about a big important event. Do you notice who recognizes it, and does it mean a lot to you? Now think about when you are going through a hard time or just having a bad day... do we notice who is there to lift us up? These are the precious people in my life that I am thankful for and love so very much eternally! When I am having a hard day if I do something for someone else, I always feel better and it takes the focus off of me and onto the person I am serving. You never know something little you do may have a HUGE life changing effect! Let us all try daily to uplift and bring out the best in those we encounter. I have a strong belief in the power of positivity! When we are with someone positive you can feel the radiance beaming through them. A positive person will always build you up and strengthen your soul! Thank you to the amazing positive people that are a special part of my life! I love you and want you to know the little things you do truly ARE important to me!</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lots of love and hugs! Make it an incredible day :) </span></div>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-91238992081928279732011-10-07T11:30:00.000-07:002011-10-07T12:46:59.772-07:00Spotlight of my Angel Mom...<span style="font-size: large;">Today I would like to spotlight my Angel Mom...</span><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/AVvXsEjjXqOvYfOZ8-jdUvU2Yv5ejkREXyOEZm8s7mUeR6EhcAeQ8vwJ5BzmKnn_8Z4V0hmjqqzvny_dD7bRnqCUO_NMOM-8c4C_L58jXl3rkYtLBTDMr5NlAi66d086P-UHRNaAmysKuOwifas/s1600/1+week+old.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXqOvYfOZ8-jdUvU2Yv5ejkREXyOEZm8s7mUeR6EhcAeQ8vwJ5BzmKnn_8Z4V0hmjqqzvny_dD7bRnqCUO_NMOM-8c4C_L58jXl3rkYtLBTDMr5NlAi66d086P-UHRNaAmysKuOwifas/s320/1+week+old.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Here she is feeding me when I was one week old. The girl watching on the left is my sweet sister Ellen. You can see my spotlight of her by going <a href="http://seekingsisterhood.blogspot.com/2009/07/seeking-sisterhood-spolight.html" style="color: #0b5394;">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so thankful for my sweet Angel Mom! What a blessing she is and truly an Angel here on Earth. </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLc9XJQQftWGIegG613QgHN70Dw_0kSj0FWNDjcvCjbcugi_XrD_MDdsAcutYULeHK2JoPsO-tvCujREudIHWObKjk75mCpFSyxSDM0adMn71vwsU4bMLd3SeOQVQBwClCMBa5hdzgrA/s1600/RMom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLc9XJQQftWGIegG613QgHN70Dw_0kSj0FWNDjcvCjbcugi_XrD_MDdsAcutYULeHK2JoPsO-tvCujREudIHWObKjk75mCpFSyxSDM0adMn71vwsU4bMLd3SeOQVQBwClCMBa5hdzgrA/s320/RMom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Dad took this picture of my Mom when she was younger. My Dad titled it, "Beautiful Rose of Spring". How cute and sweet! I agree with my Dad...she is beautiful! Not only on the outside but the inside too! My dear Angel Mom is so sweet and loving and a wonderful example to me and all! I am so very thankful and blessed to have such a precious Mom that I love with all my heart. Thank You Mom for all you are and all you do! ~I love you eternally~ </span></div>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-41790307988949618202011-04-04T15:39:00.000-07:002011-04-04T17:18:58.076-07:00Think Do Be Positive!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN-Uh_WaC3Yqedm7KJY7kyx4wgjfuVmMVzfM0IAPHuE6D4GjMifuPUzIpEbzEnfBKSOszRvq0nhlKs1izzn7pMwzIRKyLw78s_FchgYfZCNJ8JeDAws2B6SOTdJORLLZwZ5GgO6kT2Uw/s1600/P1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN-Uh_WaC3Yqedm7KJY7kyx4wgjfuVmMVzfM0IAPHuE6D4GjMifuPUzIpEbzEnfBKSOszRvq0nhlKs1izzn7pMwzIRKyLw78s_FchgYfZCNJ8JeDAws2B6SOTdJORLLZwZ5GgO6kT2Uw/s320/P1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">How is your attitude today? </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Is it negative? Is it positive? </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">The difference between the two can have a profound effect on</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> your life. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Our lives become a series of habits over time, including our thinking process. You must begin each day with a choice about your attitude.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Life is too short to go about it grumpily, moaning, and complaining about how unfair it is.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">A positive attitude leads to happiness and can change your whole life. If you look at the bright side of life, your whole life becomes filled with light. This light affects not only you and the way you look at the world, but also your whole environment and the people around you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">One thing that really helps me personally is to think of things on an Eternal Perspective. An Eternal Perspective makes every problem temporary, no matter how permanent it may seem right now.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">I am thankful for all the awesome positive thoughts people share daily by clicking on my button I made below. They truly uplift me and make me smile :) </span><br />
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Find reasons to smile more often </span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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Associate yourself with happy people</span> <span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Give more hugs</span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Learn to master your thoughts</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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Read inspiring quotes</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Visualize only what you want to happen</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Repeat affirmations that inspire and motivate you </span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">40 frozen fully cooked meatballs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">26-oz. jar pasta sauce</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 onion, chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">6 slices mozzarella cheese<a href="http://www.food.com/library/mozzarella-746" target="_blank"></a>, sliced or shredded </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">6 buns toasted warmed or toasted</span></li>
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</ul><span style="font-size: large;">These are always a huge hit at our house and they are really easy and yummy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I am off to plan our family home evening for tonight...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are all having a very Happy New Year! </span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-43305703678846655112010-12-06T13:00:00.000-08:002017-07-08T09:24:05.216-07:00Merry Christmas 2010<span style="font-size: large;">Let us all think </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and share His Light this </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas with </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">l<span style="color: red;">♥</span>ts of l<span style="color: red;">♥</span>ve</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">from our family to yours!</span><br />
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As I try them out I thought I would post the ones my family and I like. Tonight I made a Pineapple Ham Casserole. It was very easy and everyone loved it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><b><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pineapple Ham Casserole Recipe</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Servings</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.</span></div> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ingredients</h2> <ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles</li><li>1/2 cup chopped celery</li><li>2 tablespoons butter, <i>divided</i></li><li> 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed</li><li>3/4 cup milk</li><li>2 cups cubed fully cooked ham</li><li>2 cans (8 ounces <i>each</i>) crushed pineapple, drained</li><li>2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce</li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>Dash pepper</li><li>1/2 cup dry bread crumbs or Ritz crackers<br /></li></ul> <h2 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Directions</h2> <ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute celery in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in cream cheese and milk; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add the noodles, ham, pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. </li><li> Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs or Ritz crackers. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minute</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >This will also be listed as a comment under my Easy Recipes button <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://seekingsisterhood.blogspot.com/2010/08/fast-easy-yummy-recipes-button.html">here</a>. Feel free to add your favorite </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >fast, easy, yummy </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >recipes that you and your family love! Love and Hugs to you all :)<br /></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-52194015029575950122010-08-26T15:10:00.000-07:002010-09-07T16:16:48.523-07:00Fast, Easy Yummy Recipes Button...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://seekingsisterhood.blogspot.com/2010/08/fast-easy-yummy-recipes-button.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLtWuoxgenOZXwwWh2_8RTV_kIoSf6ApUiWIHLDcI-ktR52UPjMf3BWOFjZfBpCZ6Vvkkhb5OGlMBmaAhg8bN5zi_13_e9F52PMxbzOfxOJqacH1iGJUZYy9ze8R_FPzLum9am6Gf9ZA/s400/Easy+Recipes+Button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509861477374796866" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >I have had such a positive response to my <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.trying2staycalm.com/2010/03/new-postitive-thoughts-button.html">Positive Thoughts Button</a> that I came up with on my <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.trying2staycalm.com/">Trying To Stay Calm</a> site! So I thought it would be fun to come up with a button for this blog!</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >As women, I know it's always great to try new fast, easy, yummy recipes. So this is a place when you can't think of what to make for dinner....<br /><br />Ding Ding Ding... just come visit here and look through the comments for some great ideas :) </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Thanks for visiting and please leave a recipe that your family has tried and all loves with us in a comment. </span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-12249627028735042362010-07-20T07:29:00.000-07:002010-07-20T11:27:04.727-07:00Make Time For You...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5MIbjbAfyR1kmGfDvHjqB9kxcENaOC27ZjMxQ51JlahGmfKLCBxQLcBYgVrkXSGvv1wU5aFIYK09AYNrIplgIbRjSimfI7QO6EsUWEEJnCIybOA41PD6NhmYJLBbW9ZES3P60-53NtY/s1600/clock.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY5MIbjbAfyR1kmGfDvHjqB9kxcENaOC27ZjMxQ51JlahGmfKLCBxQLcBYgVrkXSGvv1wU5aFIYK09AYNrIplgIbRjSimfI7QO6EsUWEEJnCIybOA41PD6NhmYJLBbW9ZES3P60-53NtY/s200/clock.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496056691789921378" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >We have more to give and more energy when we make time for us!</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don’t get so caught up in the </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury!</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Set aside relaxation time. Include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This is your time to take a break from all responsibilities and recharge your batteries.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Connect with others. Spend time with positive people who enhance your life. A strong support system will buffer you from the negative effects of stress.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Do something you enjoy every day. Make time for leisure activities that b</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ring you joy, whether it be stargazing, playing the piano, reading, spending time with friends or whatever you enjoy. </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Keep your sense of humor. This includes the ability to laugh at yourself. The act of laughing helps your body fight stress in a number of ways.<br /><br />Exercise is also great to include in time for you. People who exercise regularly have more energy, maintain a healthy weight, and are happier since </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >exercise improves your mood.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Try something new. When life feels like it is getting into a rut, it is merely a</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">n indication that you are ready to move into a new phase. To do this, you will need to explore new options for hobbies, studying and things that you enjoy that are uplifting.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqRBz70CFwAeWFooA0KXYCiO6_Dqcdp999gljSfYmmagDLEOQA80ads54AUwY2s09o4YFpk_oejJdsVMieO6SgB_fZdAbN0x0OdPSfo6a5Gk0LbNbXHhllSHrrPZ38NoZU2aAPQFPU6U/s1600/bath.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqRBz70CFwAeWFooA0KXYCiO6_Dqcdp999gljSfYmmagDLEOQA80ads54AUwY2s09o4YFpk_oejJdsVMieO6SgB_fZdAbN0x0OdPSfo6a5Gk0LbNbXHhllSHrrPZ38NoZU2aAPQFPU6U/s400/bath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496048927233417202" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> To me even just soaking in a warm bath feels so good. It gives me a little quiet, calm time away from everything.</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > I like to listen to relaxing music and light a candle also when I take a bath.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />Let's all make time for us in our lives :)<br /><br />What are some things you do to make time for you? </span><br /></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-9971760942844341752010-03-02T08:37:00.000-08:002010-03-02T08:53:58.275-08:00Sharing Is Important...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLikpVMqqpq8oG9vDgxtWR-IOuFTfN4t4DifbPclXqWzIifFw_iHqgjBi4Aql0wtb-nLXiAvTRuE1iUnWNTdnecZtP3bkYdLv3QkhGm1ZuanXsEbuWniWcMliYrqTWz3dK9UKQzdq-R9g/s1600-h/sharing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLikpVMqqpq8oG9vDgxtWR-IOuFTfN4t4DifbPclXqWzIifFw_iHqgjBi4Aql0wtb-nLXiAvTRuE1iUnWNTdnecZtP3bkYdLv3QkhGm1ZuanXsEbuWniWcMliYrqTWz3dK9UKQzdq-R9g/s400/sharing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444080224498498770" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >It's very important to share! This blog is a great place for us to share, uplift, encourage and bring out the best in each other! One way I think will help us to do that is to share. Good friends share. By talking, discussing, exchanging ideas, smiling, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >listening, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >laughing and crying together. We all have different gifts and strengths that we can share with each other. We can also share our love.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >So with that said, this post is all about sharing!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />Now here's the fun part...<br /><br />Please leave a comment sharing something :)<br /></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-87559745019265358522010-01-29T00:10:00.000-08:002010-01-28T20:58:49.521-08:00Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Others...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6THNtRzotmELiFxT5dWYWp22UqtBS_41nysDLovk61TkJzBvRejg7xr8lVeqE68X9obKErF6qy0hNNF3oFhqoczeS0_Q0TrVIVS6YXK3g2f_RsRByEXBfLtYwhDmsT6JCUFweFPEeOY/s1600-h/URTHEBEST.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6THNtRzotmELiFxT5dWYWp22UqtBS_41nysDLovk61TkJzBvRejg7xr8lVeqE68X9obKErF6qy0hNNF3oFhqoczeS0_Q0TrVIVS6YXK3g2f_RsRByEXBfLtYwhDmsT6JCUFweFPEeOY/s400/URTHEBEST.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431919208352618466" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Here are some thoughts on ways<br />to bring out the best in yourself<br />and others...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Become an instrument of inspiration! Your words, actions, energy, even your smallest thoughts will either promote or prevent the growth of those around you. Choose to be the type of person who inspires others to become better and brighter!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Speak as if others already radiate their potential. Instead of saying, "You would look great in that outfit if you did a few more lunges," say, "You look smashing in that outfit." Instead of saying, "You would have nailed that presentation if you had talked slower," say, "You did an awesome job on that presentation."<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Praise generously and sincerely. Find admirable qualities, talent, wisdom, dedication in everybody around you and verbally acknowledge these talents on a regular basis.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Always make eye contact when you speak. It is inspiring when a person looks you directly in the eyes.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Treat yourself lightly. We all have weak spots. That's okay, it's part of being human. And you must not beat yourself up simply for being human. Treat yourself with a loving heart, speak kindly and take care of you. You cannot inspire others to greatness if you aren't also inspiring yourself to the same.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Human relations guru Dale Carnegie wrote, 'Become genuinely interested in other people.' When we are genuinely interested in others, really curious about them, they feel respected and valued.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" > </span></p><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >As we show our interest, people tend to become more interesting, more creative, and more capable.<br /></span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">The simplest way to bring out the best in people is to hold an attitude of positive expectations.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Instead of looking for what's missing, or what's wrong with a person, we can re-frame our expectations to look for what's positive. The management phrase, 'Catch employees doing something right' captures the sense of this attitude.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Service is a great way to build ourselves and others up! You gain a special love for those you serve!</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" > During His ministry on the earth, Jesus Christ spent His time serving and helping others. True disciples of Jesus Christ do likewise. The Savior said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35).</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">I feel strongly that it is so very important to bring out the best in ourselves and others! To help </span><span style="font-size:130%;">strengthen testimonies, </span><span style="font-size:130%;">be positive, uplifting, supportive, complimentary and most importantly l<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">♥</span>ve!</span></p><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ></span><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Thank you my sweet friends for bringing out the best in me! I am thankful you are a part of my life and I l<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">♥</span>ve you all lots! {HUGS}</span></p>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-47155347874714101052010-01-12T07:24:00.000-08:002017-07-12T10:21:40.702-07:00Friends are Forever...<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #b00000;">I am so thankful for all of you my precious friends! Hope you have a blessed and beautiful day!<br />Love and Hugs :)</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "bookman old style" , "palatino linotype" , "book antiqua" , "palatino" , "trebuchet ms" , "helvetica" , "garamond" , sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "avante garde" , "century gothic" , "comic sans ms" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 130%;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #b00000; font-family: "arial";">Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">Broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection.</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"> ~Thomas S. Monson</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /><span style="color: #b00000;">Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.</span><span style="color: #b00000;"> ~Oprah Winfrey</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">It's important to know that when one of us is down, it becomes the obligation of his friends to give him a lift. I hope that each of us will cultivate a sensitivity toward the feelings of others, and when encouragement is needed, make an effort to extend it. Be a friend, and you will have a friend. God be thanked for wonderful friends.</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"> ~Gordon B. Hinckley</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.<i> ~Henry Ford </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">How grateful I am for the gospel and the assurance that even friendships are eternal. Sisters, we are all in this together. We need each other. Oh, how we need each other. It is a sociological fact that women need women. We need deep and satisfying and loyal friendships with each other. These friendships are a necessary source of sustenance.<br />~Marjorie Pay Hinckley </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.<i> ~Helen Keller</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "bookman old style" , "palatino linotype" , "book antiqua" , "palatino" , "trebuchet ms" , "helvetica" , "garamond" , sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "avante garde" , "century gothic" , "comic sans ms" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "arial";">A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are half-cracked. ~Author Unknown</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /><span style="color: #b00000;">Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br />~Joseph B. Wirthlin</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 130%;">I feel that friendship is a fundamental need of our world. I think in all of us there is a profound longing for friendship, a deep yearning for the satisfaction and security that close and lasting relationships can give. ~Joseph Smith</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "bookman old style" , "palatino linotype" , "book antiqua" , "palatino" , "trebuchet ms" , "helvetica" , "garamond" , sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "avante garde" , "century gothic" , "comic sans ms" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 130%;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #b00000; font-family: "arial";">A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.<br />~Douglas Pagels</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "bookman old style" , "palatino linotype" , "book antiqua" , "palatino" , "trebuchet ms" , "helvetica" , "garamond" , sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "avante garde" , "century gothic" , "comic sans ms" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 130%;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #b00000; font-family: "arial";">If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.<br />~George MacDonald</span></span></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-43914252216451248102009-12-25T00:10:00.000-08:002009-12-24T14:33:11.532-08:00Merry Christmas Sisters 2009...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX83HA2k8zLTh2gjEBYuQKyqhrh0qIDB3ckZSBRxOg1QlYapzUaIR1HuOXKUDO0-hxK_PUez5WWD0hiaumI37p95dWAEQ8qZmB_1aZO5AOVUJ46dEmW_lEm2qPjY4GlxP3Ersib-c7yk/s1600-h/MCS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX83HA2k8zLTh2gjEBYuQKyqhrh0qIDB3ckZSBRxOg1QlYapzUaIR1HuOXKUDO0-hxK_PUez5WWD0hiaumI37p95dWAEQ8qZmB_1aZO5AOVUJ46dEmW_lEm2qPjY4GlxP3Ersib-c7yk/s400/MCS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418584234303302274" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWCxyHAkDiAAEXSaEaU1VdGAFyg4pmt1n1CYi80PPqeq5FkaakiNqDsYq8-Y2a49RmLS7C03_fjuTZp2ZX_jn6LKKdTNnsHusU0UAUBs6E_sgu_NuJdJFqbMS8QC22P2DGJJSLGeyHZs/s1600-h/MCS.jpg"></a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-8992761658605354222009-12-20T19:50:00.000-08:002009-12-30T21:13:38.976-08:00The Reason for the Season...<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >I l♥ve this time of year and wanted to<br />share these beautiful videos with you all...</span><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tXXwtFWpAI8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tXXwtFWpAI8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vStl9PXWtiw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vStl9PXWtiw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-86334529409949758352009-11-26T08:05:00.000-08:002009-11-26T08:33:54.145-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Sisters...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSthxBLp2cInFVIpnys4ErAABZ6qK6YQ6vDxcinaUdrQd9WRa8Um8uhY9-V59cOuTI3mBbAn5KJQ06VFl2_EgScaaUoUqJp6ko5sARqioKCshCBqyDQEEk1WyjenKS5Q0ymFVdiIO84ZY/s1600/happythanksgiving.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSthxBLp2cInFVIpnys4ErAABZ6qK6YQ6vDxcinaUdrQd9WRa8Um8uhY9-V59cOuTI3mBbAn5KJQ06VFl2_EgScaaUoUqJp6ko5sARqioKCshCBqyDQEEk1WyjenKS5Q0ymFVdiIO84ZY/s400/happythanksgiving.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408450188302349602" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />I am thankful for Sisterhood and each one of you! Thanks for being such sweet friends!<br /><br />I hope you all have a beautiful, blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of L♥ve and Hugs!<br /></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-82197586160114682362009-11-08T18:30:00.000-08:002009-11-08T17:31:37.864-08:00Photographic evidence of my new haircut...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mLrLq7injs93WLv7-An2y35irM3cRZtZF_UZyAd9cPe4OuF3YVGjklslUVmkvPD6OAs-0nf5xaTKRvUCAvizmLorh7t6I1t2eZfEuV1d2v3LdyEtNcgQYlF0MbEQwBZLhAqngW-uGn4/s1600-h/Shauna.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mLrLq7injs93WLv7-An2y35irM3cRZtZF_UZyAd9cPe4OuF3YVGjklslUVmkvPD6OAs-0nf5xaTKRvUCAvizmLorh7t6I1t2eZfEuV1d2v3LdyEtNcgQYlF0MbEQwBZLhAqngW-uGn4/s320/Shauna.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401898012765071410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br />I really don't like pictures of myself at all! But several of you have asked to see a picture of<br />my new haircut.<br />So here you go...</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-78173999224971117572009-11-06T22:18:00.000-08:002009-11-08T16:41:11.715-08:00I had to cut it!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIgKdik7mcvESH3rDkaMIFSI2FDn_699r-6zImZCCRJ9MfDNzafZPnLCF3kVED3EAYlgsWjWe5iddsPkHCwhsA8tI9IoIH4EErK1Yk1bKATQScbDvaWeHLawcnm1MikVIOqvSLdQH2wA/s1600-h/cut.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIgKdik7mcvESH3rDkaMIFSI2FDn_699r-6zImZCCRJ9MfDNzafZPnLCF3kVED3EAYlgsWjWe5iddsPkHCwhsA8tI9IoIH4EErK1Yk1bKATQScbDvaWeHLawcnm1MikVIOqvSLdQH2wA/s320/cut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391208631796672498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello Sisters ;)<br /><br />I have been growing my hair long for a change. It was getting really long and looking well let's just say not so good! No bounce at all!<br />I couldn't take it anymore... so I got a hair cut today :)<br /><br /><br />I decided my hair just looks fuller and better on me shoulder length or shorter.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">Hope you are all doing well and having a wonderful weekend! <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">♥</span> HUGS <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">♥</span></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-25816801208976690902009-10-30T23:18:00.000-07:002009-10-31T19:35:00.980-07:00Happy Halloween Sisters...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAthhghhthE0ClRJ-07KVQMNrvmHy0chcFMASYhb7gmL9jpbGuYaQvhkArnqH9GVP-GfL_zyYA_bbratx7ttAn-cJ3t-3AkSsx5mos9nSJyBXzUw2Vt4igX_1SGhnuP_O_dV8fE9l7Cew/s1600-h/HC.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAthhghhthE0ClRJ-07KVQMNrvmHy0chcFMASYhb7gmL9jpbGuYaQvhkArnqH9GVP-GfL_zyYA_bbratx7ttAn-cJ3t-3AkSsx5mos9nSJyBXzUw2Vt4igX_1SGhnuP_O_dV8fE9l7Cew/s320/HC.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398885179395024610" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" ></span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-91758301274896073392009-08-23T21:40:00.000-07:002009-08-23T20:57:18.849-07:00Let us uplift each other :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYniWOOEECI5N1Q5uoGdNlAedvan2M1xOIC2H3uYAzCRRe80SbG3haIJfhChkmuHxcXjC8IjFeceU19nxWKkACOkp9ogI4_lf782q97GRc1PTQXvWzPrW2K0ky0mBrcjTZzTj5aXeWes/s1600-h/uplifting_award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYniWOOEECI5N1Q5uoGdNlAedvan2M1xOIC2H3uYAzCRRe80SbG3haIJfhChkmuHxcXjC8IjFeceU19nxWKkACOkp9ogI4_lf782q97GRc1PTQXvWzPrW2K0ky0mBrcjTZzTj5aXeWes/s320/uplifting_award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373369321538042930" border="0" /></a>Here is an award for all of you my uplifting friends :)<br /><br />I am reading tonight and just got to a chapter<br />on friendship.<br />I wanted to share a few things I read that I really liked...<br /><br /><br />"Your alliances should add to your life, not subtract from it. They should bring increase to you mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. They should build you up, not tear you down; encourage and exhort you to grow, to dream, to flourish!"<br /><br />So true... I l♥ve it! Let us all uplift each other!<br />Hope you all have a beautiful week! L♥ve and Hugs!Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-2976975599784854672009-08-11T14:12:00.000-07:002009-08-11T14:23:31.479-07:00Sisterhood Spotlight...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-_gsE8pJOqcHJRPX6ct3ioVVjeLG2rJJ5RFV9mIErDDNJt2GAEV4_MpRn5EXJYl5lMYzeTB9vbdx3SHPyPg1qIh60A8WlfpXOL7UEE0oVXoVuEVWS_v8V-Toc7KaYn8_n8BmLAMAU9U/s1600-h/RS.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-_gsE8pJOqcHJRPX6ct3ioVVjeLG2rJJ5RFV9mIErDDNJt2GAEV4_MpRn5EXJYl5lMYzeTB9vbdx3SHPyPg1qIh60A8WlfpXOL7UEE0oVXoVuEVWS_v8V-Toc7KaYn8_n8BmLAMAU9U/s320/RS.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368816997383529922" border="0" /></a>Today my Spotlight is my precious friend Angela! Angela lives in Scotland and is such a <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72cI-HKpVeeKZvDzB0L6ZzGfE2c15Kf9jPxZDVyG90ZRuZuCd5EFKZlNb1DxuiMh_dRPgYQ6TF4H5srXDyjJwMF1xaXbt-f4NwIc1CrSPMDD0ago5Lgvvh4LvASAsaAugxTC9GsYDXiQ/s1600-h/bear.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72cI-HKpVeeKZvDzB0L6ZzGfE2c15Kf9jPxZDVyG90ZRuZuCd5EFKZlNb1DxuiMh_dRPgYQ6TF4H5srXDyjJwMF1xaXbt-f4NwIc1CrSPMDD0ago5Lgvvh4LvASAsaAugxTC9GsYDXiQ/s320/bear.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368819206166343762" border="0" /></a>blessing to me! Today I got these beautiful roses from her! She knows roses are my fav! Thank You so much my precious friend! Angela is always spoiling me and such a sweetheart! She also sent me this cute bear, some pink Scotland socks and a beautiful letter. I'm thankful for our close friendship Angela and want you to know I love you lots! What a blessing to have you as my Forever Friend! ♥ Hugs ♥Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-840954500655214622009-08-07T00:10:00.000-07:002010-04-16T06:56:58.076-07:00Thank You My Precious Friends...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/shaunach/774269m4ffup1hq2-1.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 317px;" src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/shaunach/774269m4ffup1hq2-1.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />I want to thank you all for your friendship, love and support! I'm so blessed and thankful to have such supportive, sweet friends! Thank you also for being patient and putting up with me & for l♥ving me just the way I am! A special thank you to my sweet friend</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://queenoftheclan.blogspot.com/">Danyelle</a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-size:130%;">for helping me with the buttons I made and for teaching me some new things on my blogs! Hope you all have a super weekend! <br />♥ HUGS ♥</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-82945628794482578332009-08-01T06:30:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:23:12.788-07:00I hope you all...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXkrDi3YPzotSa3vCuTug761E4LlJ8aO28TxsDIEuD6zRMU9mZKgIWQuggTdstyY8TdYw7AGtFMarCMgqQ-llpXQEUzYiCpWQarsG2lQS0QoZen_D3mdiCOHU5T_acqvZgkkTaRn-JjM/s1600-h/8dfbd0df.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXkrDi3YPzotSa3vCuTug761E4LlJ8aO28TxsDIEuD6zRMU9mZKgIWQuggTdstyY8TdYw7AGtFMarCMgqQ-llpXQEUzYiCpWQarsG2lQS0QoZen_D3mdiCOHU5T_acqvZgkkTaRn-JjM/s320/8dfbd0df.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312476385203755714" border="0" /></a>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-26743684398313732012009-07-26T11:40:00.000-07:002009-11-26T08:47:09.097-08:00Secret Sister...I l♥<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> to uplift and serve others! Who wants to join me in making someone smile? There is just something special about surprising someone with some love without them knowing who it is from :) Please leave comments of ideas you have to help us be secret sisters. I know that we will be blessed for serving others! I am excited to see what ideas we can come up with! I hope you all have a beautiful Sunday! ♥ HUGS ♥Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-84542137922270083442009-07-24T08:01:00.000-07:002009-07-24T18:12:56.915-07:00Sisterhood is Awesome :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVargbBDGgfKkI_dhA3QDDafYwHtnVRs1XI3nU3Wr3QWgny6LtSDLYqFVmYFvdLT6ZaJJZUsrCPoPG3_mmmFvJmc9WPHNocY4e9dpj89Vh0b9X8Lqx7J5DlNqjqFoJ4KW65wQ9vStpp0x_/s1600-h/Sister+Hinkley.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVargbBDGgfKkI_dhA3QDDafYwHtnVRs1XI3nU3Wr3QWgny6LtSDLYqFVmYFvdLT6ZaJJZUsrCPoPG3_mmmFvJmc9WPHNocY4e9dpj89Vh0b9X8Lqx7J5DlNqjqFoJ4KW65wQ9vStpp0x_/s320/Sister+Hinkley.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265273176281681298" border="0"></a>I love Sister Hinckley!!! Here are some of her sayings that I share the same feelings on.... How grateful I am for the gospel and the assurance that even friendships are eternal. Sisters, we are all in this together. We need each other. Oh, how we need each other. It is a sociological fact that women need women. We need deep and satisfying and loyal friendships with each other. These friendships are a necessary source of sustenance.<br /><br />This is so true! I was thinking today about how thankful I am for my sweet, precious friendships! You are all dear to me! What a blessing to know we have each other and that we can be there to strengthen, uplift, encourage, and laugh together!!! It truly blesses my life to be able to lean on Sisterhood! And believe me it is extra important to me since I live with a house full of boys :) Sisterhood is AWESOME!!Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-25954379798390323212009-07-21T07:47:00.001-07:002011-10-07T12:06:13.452-07:00Sisterhood Spotlight...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Today my Sisterhood Spotlight is going to be my sweet Sister Ellen! She is my super duper pal! I look up to my big sister and love her lots! Look at the sweet smile she is giving me in this picture.</span><br />
<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/AVvXsEi_BVOwyknXBxIKSM0h2KlVK4Om4faFva7omdDBwU_RF-j1tYvudji_Z3yVNQbuc1mtvIvv8rymkpV-644QuIiINL3FP5yso5q8YaMdgTSPtf38YmYn8EV04a9UMozSK1GPYbnD1ZmyIgI/s1600/Ellen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BVOwyknXBxIKSM0h2KlVK4Om4faFva7omdDBwU_RF-j1tYvudji_Z3yVNQbuc1mtvIvv8rymkpV-644QuIiINL3FP5yso5q8YaMdgTSPtf38YmYn8EV04a9UMozSK1GPYbnD1ZmyIgI/s320/Ellen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">(I'm on the left and she's on the right). Ellen is always there for me and the first person to make me laugh instead of cry! She can turn a oh no moment into a I am going to pee my pants from laughing so hard moment! I love you Ellen with all my heart and I am so thankful for you and the closeness we share! Big Hugs to my super duper pal!</span>Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4494843352248614513.post-83917910925644461162009-07-19T09:42:00.000-07:002009-07-19T15:29:26.794-07:00Sweet Sunbeams...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/shaunach/animatedcutesun.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 175px;" src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/shaunach/animatedcutesun.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I teach the Sunbeams (3-4 year <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">olds</span>) at church on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sundays</span>. There are a couple of the kids that will only come to me and no one else. Their sweet cute little smiles melt my heart each week. Today I am thankful for my sweet Sunbeams class! Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday! ♥ HUGS ♥Shaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.com8