Wednesday, April 29, 2009

MY POOR, NEGLECTED BLOG

It's a busy time at our house right now ... it's my daughter Allie's senior year and we have many year-end/senior events going on, and graduation party preparations. I haven't been feeling particularly creative in the evenings, as my day job pretty much wipes me out. I won't be posting as regularly as I normally do until June, and hope very much that you'll all still be here when I get back in full force! I do plan to keep up with my weekly iPICKS, and will share original artwork as it happens.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a few of Allie's Senior Photos with you ....

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57 comments:

  1. Jackie PedroApril 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Holy cow!! Senior pictures aren't like they were when I was in high school! Allie is gorgeous, Nancy!!

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  2. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    What a beautiful daughter and great pictures. They grow up way too fast, don't they.
    Sue

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  3. Jen TaplerApril 29, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    WOWZA Nancy!! Allie looks BEAUTIFUL!! Great pics! I shudder everytime I see my senior pics!! ha! These are pics she can be proud of for years and years to come! Congrats mama!

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  4. RetApril 29, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    awwww, Nancy, she's beautiful!!!
    I can understand how busy you'll be , don't worry bout your blog, we'll be here!!! have fun!!

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  5. CrystalApril 29, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Nancy you have a beautiful daughter, these are great pics!!! Kids just grow up so fast!! Have a great week!!!!

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  6. Melissa SaulsApril 29, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Wow! Your daughter is so beautiful! I actually thought the first photo was of Meg Ryan.
    I'll miss your gorgeous cards, but look forward to seeing you back when things are more calm. :)

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  7. Angie TiemanApril 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Silly girl, of course we will be here! WE love you! And look at your beautiful daughter! I saw the picture at first and thought who's that movie actress you must have met...maybe someone from Gossip Girl or something! lol!

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  8. MarieApril 29, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    She is so beautiful Nancy!! Just wait until she leaves for college - then it will really hit you!! I can't believe how fast time flies....We've got to savor every sweet moment we have with our children!! :)

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  9. Ilina CrouseApril 29, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    OMG those pictures are gorgeous ,as is your daughter. I know this is exciting and stressful time for both of you. Good luck on your party plans and all the preparations. I can relate in a way, as I am graduating myself in June (but college) and it's the craziest time right now.

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  10. LorriApril 29, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Ohhhhhhhh how I wish you all knew Allie in person, too. You can visually see how beatiful she is by the pictures. What you can't see is her EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY!!! Nancy you are truly BLESSED! Thanks for posting these awesome pictures!

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  11. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Outstanding pictures of your lovely daughter! This is a time to treasure. I love that my daughter & I got to share so many fun moments last year when she was a HS senior. ENJOY! Don't worry about us - we will be here with bells on! always!

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  12. Kathie BaileyApril 29, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Stunning photos and girl! :-) These are gorgeous Nancy.

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  13. Julie DavisonApril 29, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    What great pictures! Your daughter is beautiful! Enjoy this last crazy month of senior year!

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  14. Lisa BrownApril 29, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    These are great photos of Allie! She is so beautiful! No need to apologize...these days are precious and pass quickly! Enjoy and cherish the memories!

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  15. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    wow she is beautiful!! Completely understand the absence. I have been feeling the business myself and I have also felt the guilt for neglecting my blog but life happens!
    Take care

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  16. franApril 30, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Great pics - she looks beautiful! What a fun time of year!

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  17. Jenn in GAApril 30, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    you can't get these moments back, and blogland will always be here. enjoy everything with your daughter and your family, and we'll be here when you return.

    tell your daughter i have hair envy! great cut!

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  18. Lisa Phillippi llelsik@aol.comApril 30, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Your daughter is Beautiful! My daughter just turned 21 last week and TIME JUST KEEPS FLYING BY! Enjoy every day - I will still check your blog so no worries!

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  19. ShelleyApril 30, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Nancy, your daughter is beautiful. Her pictures are incredible. What an exciting time for her.

    I totally can relate to your card making/posting plight because I am going through the same thing! I blogged about it yesterday!

    Take care of yourself and we will be here when you are ready!

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  20. Silke LedlowApril 30, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    WOW - GF - your daughter's senior photos are gorgeous!!! She looks like a model!!! You must be an extremely proud momma!?!

    Hugs ~S~

    Sorry - for being a bad blogger this month - life is crazy!!! :)

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  21. Barby ThompsonApril 30, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Your daughter looks like a model! Has she done any modeling? She should!

    Barby

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  22. scrappingnanaApril 30, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Yes, we understand and we will be here when you have time to post. Enjoy your precious time with your beautiful daughter. These are special moments. The photos are gorgeous.
    JoAnn

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  23. Katie Ann BrooksApril 30, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    She is a beauty! Hope you get some rest in there somewhere :).

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  24. Susan (susiestampalot)April 30, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    OH MY!! i saw the title of your blogpost and a little thumbnail of the picture on my bloglist, and figured you were going to say, you've been negecting your blog, because of some hot new tv show you were watching---i thought your daughter was a movie star!!! she is GOR-GUSS!! good luck with all the senior stuff and you deserve a break to enjoy every minute of this wonderful time with her. now if you could just find a way to get out of working....hmm.....

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  25. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    You and Allie don't know me but please tell her that I think she is a very pretty young woman and I wish the very best for her future!

    Hugs
    Julie

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  26. DeannaApril 30, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Your daughter is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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  27. Kay KalthoffApril 30, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Your daughter is gorgeous! And your readers won't leave you! You are doing what every mother worth her salt would do - putting your family first!
    Kay

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  28. Vicki BurdickApril 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Aliie is just stunning!!! We will be here when you are able to return, enjoy every minute of your family time, it all goes soooo fast!

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  29. TamiApril 30, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    She is gorgeous! Good luck with all of these activities. I'm looking forward to my only son graduating next year and being this busy.

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  30. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Those are amazing pics of her!! Did you take them yourself?

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  31. MaGooooApril 30, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    She's beautiful Nancy!

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  32. Lori BurkittApril 30, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Don't worry about us. Enjoy your beautiful daughter. She'll be on her own in a blink of an eye. Family is everything. Besides, we'll still be here. You are too creative for us to stay away.

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  33. Libby HicksonApril 30, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Congratulations Nancy, Allie is so pretty. I love the photo with the red background, it's really cute and fun. Of course we'll all be waiting here when you find time to post, enjoy this special time with your daughter!!

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  34. Dolce Deb's DesignsApril 30, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    What a lovely young woman I know how proud you must be. We are going through the Senior Crazies too and I love it but it is exhausting at the same time. We had Prom this last Saturday and it went off without a hitch...whooo hooo.

    I hope you enjoy every second of all the events coming your way. I know I am trying to do the same. Please give my regards to your daughter and I wish her good luck for the future. And the same goes out to her proud family for all of your support. Have fun Nancy!!!

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  35. Stephanie HargisApril 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    These pictures of your daughter are absolutely fabulous! She is just gorgeous! :D She definitely looks like her mom! (At least as far as I can tell from your pictures!)

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  36. Dawn EastonApril 30, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous young lady you have there Nancy!!!

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  37. Kimberly's KraftsApril 30, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Nancy, Your daughter is beautiful! WOW! What great pics!! Congrats on her graduating.....and hang in there! It goes by fast and It will be over before you know it!! Enjoy every minute!! :)

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  38. DebraApril 30, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    The first 2 are my favorites .. she looks so mature.. and what a gorgeous girl. Maybe she should model!

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  39. MaryMay 1, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Wow! She's gorgeous!

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  40. Debbie CorbariMay 1, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    HOLY SMOKES!!! NANCY! This is your DAUGHTER???!?! I thought at first it was a MODEL! She is GA-GA-GORGEOUS! Wow!

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  41. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Nancy I envy your time right now, savor every moment from now until June it will all be gone to quickly. BUT look at the wonderful pictures of your beautiful daughter! You will have them to remind you of all the fun you had during this transition time for her! ENJOY! See you when you get back to us! Hugs~Donna

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  42. Mary AnnMay 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Nancy, your daughter is beautiful! I hope she enjoys every moment of her final days of high school.

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  43. LauraMay 1, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I understand your busy schedule. My daughter is a senior as well, and there is something going on all the time. She's a beautiful young woman. Congratulations. I always enjoy your creativity and the ipicks are a great way to see other's creativity without spending so much time online.

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  44. DaleMay 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    WOW! My senior pics didn't look anythink like these way back when.
    Alli, your beautiful and the pictures are wonderful.
    Nancy, totally understand about posting, take care of you and don't sweat the small stuff.
    Enjoy this time with your daughter and family.

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  45. Stacey SchaferMay 1, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    What a beautiful daughter you have, Nancy! Enjoy this milestone with her and your family:)

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  46. Lisa H.May 2, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    wow! your daughter is a knock out! Senior year is so important and so much fun. enjoy these festivies in the coming month, it is a whirl wind but a lot of fun. does she model? she should!

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  47. WendyMay 2, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Nancy, she looks like a slightly younger version of you! Very cute girl!

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  48. Mary FishMay 3, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Wow. She's gorgeous! You must be soooooo proud. Hugs, Mary

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  49. Tara Cross BeamMay 3, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Her pictures turned out very nice! She is such a sweet girl!!!

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  50. Stamp and SmileMay 3, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Your daughter is such a sweet girl and super CUTE grad photos! A very proud MOM I'm sure... :) I'll always be waiting for your FABULOUS post Nancy... I'll stay tune! Michelle :)

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  51. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    She is Beautiful just like her mother! You did good.

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  52. Kriss HuelsMay 5, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful young woman! I bet it seems that the years have gone by much too quickly. Life will be so different with a high school graduate!

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  53. Brooke SMay 5, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Sweet Nibblits!! How adorable is she!! Watch out momma She is Gorgeous!

    Hugs
    Brooke

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  54. LynnMay 6, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    She's so beautiful! Great photos! Love the bright colored backgrounds.

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  55. Inking IdahoMay 6, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    What a beautiful, beautiful young lady! You should be so proud...and sad she is big now. It's a double edged sword isn't it?! Best of luck to her!
    Becky

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  56. Linda BandowMay 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    She is a beauty and looks a lot like Mom.....love the one with the red background

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  57. JanetMay 7, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    You have an absolutely GORGEOUS daughter, you must be sooooo proud.

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