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02.09.11
I Decided to forego the store bought generic valentines for Van this year. So I found these adorable mini retro valentines and I printed them on heavy cardstock we cut them out and personalized the backs of them. Van is giving goody bags filled with skittles, dinosaurs, silly bands, heart lolly pops and play doh! Click the link below to download your free mini valentines file!
11.27.10
This makes me happy! I just made it for Thanksgiving and can’t wait to make it again for Christmas Dinner! Here is the Recipe….
11.02.10
Today was a real wake up call for me, sometimes you just have those days and I think they are necessary. Life is so precious, and we need to look around at what we are blessed with and be thankful each day. Today I was making a left on a street and all of the sudden a car showed up. I looked but our car has a blind spot and I didn’t see the car coming. I thanked my lucky stars and God and thought that would be it for the day. We get home and do our normal routine, but things are hectic and Van need to be let loose to roam and play. SO he gets on his bike and I strap baby into my sling and we are off to the end of the driveway but Van doesn’t stop he rides right into the road and there is a mini van heading straight towards him. I yell and panic, my whole life flashed before me. The car slams on their breaks, and I bend down to tell him that we are not going to the park and mommy is having a heart attack… He cried about not going to the playground, but I need to instill in him the importance of safety and looking both ways before riding into the street. It’s so important being safe, taking care of ourselves, and watching over our children. I was right next to him when this went down… He is my love my light and the mere thought of anything happening to him makes me sick. I will protect him with all I have and all I am. when he cries in the night I want to wrap my arms around him and tell him his bad dreams are only his imagination and they will go away. I know I am not in control of his life or Jet’s for that matter and things may come that we will have to deal with but that part is hard for me to grasp. It is God’s will and I need to give up the control to him. Today a 3 x world champion passed away, someone I met when I worked in the surf industry and someone my husband looked up to with great admiration. Andy Irons you will be missed. This life is precious, tomorrow could be your last day. Make today count, and don’t forget to show everyone in your life how much you truly love them. God Speed Andy!
10.13.10
Today the fed ex man dropped off a sweet little package from one of my most favorite people -Lori Epner of CLEEO COLLECTION. She crafted a custom bracelet from her knaughty collection for me that she hand crocheted using nylon string from Germany with silver seed beads, with a sterling silver J & V for my boys! It’s so beautiful! Here is a little info on her cute company and how it all started!
Inspired by many aspects of my life; fashion, photography, my family & friends, a love of vintage and classic glamour, an obsession for jewelry and all things sparkling…“C” represents Cece (my great aunt), “LEE” are my initials and “O” is the emotional reaction of a woman, responding to something she adores, upon seeing it for the first time. This summer 2010 “Knaughty” Collection was inspired by all the fun, balmy summer nights of the past- growing up in FL, the weather was always warm… The name Knaughty is a play on words with knot and naughty- each bracelet reminded me of a special friend and a particular funny moment I had shared with them. I still have many girlfriends clamoring for a namesake bracelet!
Check out her store and her site to see more of her fabulous creations, hurry they are going fast! xo
09.18.10
09.11.10
So much has happened since I last updated the blog on personal stuff! We added a new addition to our family. Jet Young! He arrived on 8.21.10 @ 6:15 pm. 7lbs 9 oz I had a natural water birth and I have to say it went smoother than I thought. This is what the tub looked like! The warm waters made my contractions a lot less painful. But I am by no means saying this was easy. But it made things calmer. I envisioned the baby moving down and stayed calm until the very end….. to be continued…. He is truly such a blessing to our lives and we will protect and care for him the best way we can!
05.08.10
Six Years ago I married this guy!
3 years later we added this little wonder to our lives, and our hearts grew bigger and bigger – that we thought they might spill over. We learned to make huge sacrifices. It wasn’t easy for either of us, because we are both stubborn and selfish sometimes! But I am loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together.
We have another sweet miracle on his was in 4 months from today. I look forward to this new journey and I think we have come a long way baby…
I gave you my hand, my heart, and my love, and I cherish you til the end!
04.06.10
On another note I have been an avid Jack Johnson fan for the past 11 years or more, some people make fun of me. But I still love his voice and love where his passions lie. I can’t wait for his new cd to come out on June 1.
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welcome. Dianne Erwin
I am the writer & editor of vanerwin.com. I write on life, love, children, sustainable living, toys, organic food & interior design. I also work part time for my Dad on the Blondie Comic Strip. I have a funny husband, two brilliant sons, and two very hairy dogs!
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