The Justus Family

Inspiration

2010-11-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

here's what i will be working on today... the pleated pillow tutorial by Shelley at HouseofSmiths. i love her!! truely!

wish me luck!

till next time lovies-

Kasey

Fabulous Photographer Wall Display Guides Giveaway

2010-08-10T08:19:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Photographer Wall Display Guides giveaway on www.inspiremebaby.com. I was super excited when I found this giveaway (since I was planning on buying it anyway!!) Go check it out!!

Cookie Party!!!

2010-04-22T00:42:00.000-07:00

Cory & Christy, this is for you!!

Do you know what kind of cookie this is?

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Yep, if you guessed a Coffee Cookie, you are correct!!

Isn't it cute??

It hangs out on your cup until you're ready to devour it!!

That's awesome!

These are for my Peighton!!

Koko would use them to write her book...

she will write a book one day; you just wait!

Best seller I know it!

This is a really cool picture of colorful sugar cookies on sticks****

YUMMY!

I'n not quite sure I read what all was in this cookie, but i'd eat it!

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These above are what I am wishing for for my Birthday... Hint, Hint! If anyone out there is listening! I want a rainbow cake! Not only are they pretty but they look like something I would eat if I weren't on this silly diet!

These would be wonderful for a little ones

Birthday Party-- with a lollipop stick sticking out of it!

And these cupcakes are really, really gorgeous!

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I love cupcakes!

I love cupcakes with frosting!

I love cupcakes with pretty shades of pink frosting!

I love SUGAR!!!!!!

Okay I think that it for my sugar splurge for the day!

Hope you all have SWEET dreams!!

Till next time Lov-lees!

TrimHCG Diet

2010-04-21T14:50:00.000-07:00

Day 4

Tuesday, April 20th

Lunch:

Broiled Cod

Steamed Broccoli

I didn't really eat the fish b/c I didn't like it!! Cod is not my FAVORITE fish! Traded my protein of fish for 1/2 cup of fat-free cottage cheese. Add a little salt and pepper, presto chango! Much better lunch...

The following photo is what I deal with on a daily basis:

Yes, this is my beautiful Peighton eating a powdered doughnut. Completely unfair!!

You may be asking where she got the doughnut...

The obvious answer is of course me, and you would be correct!

The answer to a HAPPY home, for me, is HAPPY children!!

Some of you may say spoiled, but no, I'll stick to my guns and scream HAPPY!!

SUPPER:

I forgot to take a picture of our supper. I fixed meatballs and zucchini with tomato sauce.

It was so good and I was so hungry. We ate all the evidence of this yummy meal, so next time* I fix it I will take a photograph to show you.

*Even Konleigh and Peighton ate this meal; it might become a regular in this house hold.

For my second fruit of the day I baked an apple with cinnamon and stevia sprinkled on it.

I felt like I was cheating! It was fun!

Oh yeah, I lost 4 more pounds!

That puts me at 186...

Till next time Lov-lees!

TrimHCG Diet

2010-04-19T13:52:00.000-07:00

Day 1-2

Saturday, April 17th & Sunday, April 18th

So I haven't posted a lot about this diet yet but I have been strong and steady!

the first 2 days are all about stuffing your face.

I did that part really well.

Day 3:

Monday, April 19th

Lunch:

Chicken Salad

1 Melba Toast

Apple

Supper:

Broiled Tilipia

Steamed Greenbeans

1 Melba Toast

Orange

These meals were actually very good. A little lemon juice can go a long way with taste. I really could've used a double stuffed Oreo with a tall glass of milk*...

I did resist! It was hard!

*( This is not from my kitchen-

just had to find a good visual!)

at this point I have lost 1 pound, but still hopeful it will be more!!

Current weight: 190

Til tomorrow Lov-lees!

Le Papier Studio Giveaway {$200} !!

2010-04-19T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I am totally excited about this giveaway! If you have kids, you will be too! Chech it out asap!

till next time Lov-lees!

http://www.lepapierstudioblog.com/2010/04/le-papier-studio-giveaway-200.html

Le Papier Studio Giveaway {$200} !!

You know how much I love to reward all of my blog readers. It is a simple way to say Thank You for all the support you show me. Well, today is your lucky day! I am giving away $200 worth of prizes.

The Prizes:
Two (2) winners will choose ONE the following:

NEW Silhouette Pouch
12 flat notecards
25 calling cards
8x10 art print
2 notepads

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive ALL of the following:

$25 Gift Certificate at Le Papier Studio
NEW Silhouette Pouch
12 flat notecards
25 calling cards
2 notepads

I'm a VIRGIN!!

2010-04-17T18:30:00.000-07:00

A Diet Virgin That Is.

Two days ago I Started.

Started my first "real" diet.

So far, things are great. The first 2 days are all about loading and fueling your body. I have done just that. I will finish tonight with Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Yummy!! I can't wait. I have to go start my last supper!!

Tomorrow I will post before photos. I will list all my measurements. I will change my life!

Till tomorrow lov-lees!

Adelyn and Briar are 9 months old!

2010-04-13T16:04:00.000-07:00

Just a few pictures from our Dr. Appt yesterday! Luckily we didn't have to get any shots so the girls were pretty well happy the whole appointment. I really should've had someone go with me... these girls are getting ready to be mobile!

Adelyn:

18lbs 8oz

26 inches tall

Briar:

20lbs 0oz

27 inches tall

Party at the Edwards!!

2010-04-11T17:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday Night we had a party for the sake of having a party!! IT WAS FUN!!!!!!! I love hanging with Billy & Cory.

These are the peppers I made. Don't they look so good?

Christy- pronounced Chrissy by my children, Is doing a great job of wrangling the babies while I made the peppers shown above!!

Brynlee is such a fine little girl! She is actually a very good poser!

So, this picture, well, sweet Cory was teaching Peighton about Strawberry Margaritas. This was the tequila part of the class. It's never too early to start learning is it!?!

Just Kidding!!

Cory was making Strawberry Margaritas. Peighton was a very studious pupil. Very helpful when it came to pouring. It was really just so cute.

Cory did explain that you have to be "21" to drink anykind of alcohol. Peighton told Cory, "Konleigh is 21, she can have some!" Ummm, no!

I love that kid. She is just too sweet. Trying to get her sister a free drink!

The girls ended the night with a game of WaHoo!! It was fun... everyone had a helper!!

Thanks for the good times Cory & Billy! We love you guys so much and are very thankful to have you in our lives. You are unreplaceable!!

Jake, Kasey, Konleigh, Peighton, Adelyn & Briar

Find My Balance Friday

2010-04-09T12:48:00.000-07:00

the BAD:

Step is the ultimate class for me! It is truely a love/hate relationship. It's hard. I feel like I have two left feet. I sweat a lot!! I get turned around. I feel like everyone is looking at me. That's the worst. People looking at me while I try to lose all the poundage that is sitting on my hips, thighs and tummy.

the GOOD:

I LOVE STEP!! Our teachers are awesome. I really love Rachel! I Love that she calls us TEAM! I love that even though I am tired and sweaty, I am energized and ready to take on the world. I love the GOOD, makes the BAD worth putting up with!!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! We are enjoying Bax's baseball game saturday and then a good old fashioned cook-out afterwards!!

Till next time Lov-lees!

My kids who sleep in the floor...

2010-04-09T05:43:00.000-07:00

Peighton, sweet Peighton, why can't you stay in your new bed that is now almost a year old and just sleep. Is the floor really that much more comfortable?

Yes, as a side note, she is in a tank top and her sweet yellow panties. That's all she would wear. Until of course Konleigh got home and she had to get dressed so she could go play outside with her.

Adelyn, sweet Adelyn. Thank you for finally going to sleep . Even though you are laying in the floor with your toys. whatever makes you comfortable is fine with me!

Just Photoshoppin' it!

2010-04-07T19:32:00.000-07:00

Something New!!

2010-03-30T12:40:00.001-07:00

I LOVE PHOTOSHOP!!

I can't believe it took me so long to get the program...

I am loving all the different things you can do.

I need a new model to post on!!

Any takers??????????????????????

Bethanie is BEAUTIFUL though... I could just keep posting her sweet face !

Till next time lov-lees!

Timothy Olyphant:::Justified

2010-03-23T21:58:00.000-07:00

I absolutely L.O.V.E. love Timothy Olyphant!!! If Jake and I ever split ways...;-) Did you see "Catch & Release" with Jennifer Garner?? Yes this fabulous, hunk of a man was the "bad boy best friend" that did everything wrong, which of course only made you want him more! Okay, so i am a little infatuated but I am the oldest child and usually get what I want and i think I might just want him... hehehe! A girl can dream, right??

Beth-Annie::: Senior 2010

2010-03-20T11:28:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful, young, not so little any more cousin, Bethanie. She gave me the pleasure of letting me take her Senior pictures this week. I had so much fun. The photography bug has really bitten me! Please remember this is my actual first adventure on the photography scene, so be gentle!

Find My Balance Saturday!

2010-03-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

THE BAD:

This is my Saturday vent! I just hate dirty dishes... yes it is true that there are 6 of us dirtying these dishes but still, I hate them! AS SOON AS THE SINK IS CLEAN, THE DIRTY DISHES RETURN!

THE GOOD:

As the day goes and the dishes get cleaned, I have an empty sink again!!

I love my sink! I only wish I could see it in its full glory more often!!

Kasey

Portrait Innovations

2010-03-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos we had taken at Portrait Innovations! I think the turned out really well and after tweeking them with Photoshop I think they look even better.

After creating the awesome little photos I think it is time for me to get up and be somebody. This momma needs a shower desperately bad... my kids would agree!! I am going to take some photos this evening and tomorrow that I will post before/after.

Until next time lovies...

Kasey

Long time no see...

2010-03-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

So it has been a while since I dropped you a line. I have been just a little busy taken care of my 4 beautiful daughters. Since the last time we talked Konleigh has started first grade and is doing amazing! She is a total bookworm, it's crazy seeing as I barely know how to read anymore. hehe J/K. My sweet little Peighton has changed from a toddler to a little girl... she amazes me every day.

My Addie is just something to write home about I tell ya! She is beautiful, amazing, funny, giggley, curious, and yes , of course, she is super sweet! I love her little warm hands the most... it's like she is still trying to figure them out sometimes. They are very busy those little fingers! I just love her! Have I already said that? Sorry but I do!!!

Briar, Briar, my little punkin pie-er! What a doll this kid is... luv, luv, luv this one!! maybe because she's the youngest! maybe because she's just flat out adorable! whatever the reason I luv her bunches! mom thinks she said Mama on Saturday maybe that's why!! hmmm!

till next time lovies-

Kasey

Adelyn and Briar are home!

2009-07-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Adelyn Kole and Briar Lynley were born on July 1st, 2009.

It's been a long time since I've posted anything. I finally have some great news to share. Our sweet Briar came home on July 8th, just one week in the NICU! She was a bit lazy at first but has been on the fast track to gaining and growing since we've been home. She weighed 5lbs 7oz at her 2 week check up. Everything has been in normal baby mode around our house, but that is changing.

Adelyn was released from the hospital today July 20th. It was a wonderful day for our family. Adelyn weighed only 3lbs 14.2oz. She is making wonderful progress though. Eating like a champ. She will be a chunk just like Briar in no time.

Of course, Konleigh and Peighton are excited about having another baby in our house but I expect that will change in time. Jealousy always rears its ugly head when a new person is welcomed into the family much less 2 new people. Only time will tell.

Jake and I are on a slight high right now. Having our family all home together is a blessing. Like Jake always says, "we discussed having a third child but never even talked about having 4" but I truely believe our family is complete now. Koko, Peighters, Adelyn & Briar will someday know how lucky they are to have sisters to share their lives with. Children are the true blessing of this world.

Welcome home sweet girls. We are overjoyed to have you in our family! Love, Mom

32 Weeks and counting

2009-06-17T21:26:00.000-07:00

So today was a really hard day for me... I had a scan of the twins to measure growth first thing this morning. All looked okay, Adelyn weighed 2lbs 15oz & Briar weighed 4lbs 10 oz! Both grew so I was happy. Then we had to focus on BPP's (basically the girls blood pressure that is measured through the umbilical cords) and Adelyn's was high. Needless to say I did not get to leave today, and I was not very happy about that. I have made it to 32 weeks and we are hoping that I can get 2 more weeks in before the girls HAVE to be delivered, so if you will cross your fingers and say a pray for us I would greatly appreciate it. The longer Adelyn and Briar are in me the shorter their stay in NICU will be. I will do my best to you updated; I have a feeling I am going to be on actual BEDREST for the duration of this pregnancy... wish me luck!

Konleigh's 6th Birthday at Lbk Water Rampage

2009-06-13T20:33:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun at Lubbock Water Rampage. Konleigh was confident that she was not going to go down the BIG slides, but of course went straight to the top and came down probably 3 times before I even knew what was going on! She's getting so big and independent, it makes me so sad to see her growing so fast!

Peighton got some slide time too. This poor kid probably could have stayed all day. Swimming is FUN!!!!!

The Shepard Kids all together to celebrate a day in sun. Thank goodness we had great weather. As a mother I watched my growing family have the time of their life today. What a glorious site!

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY KOKO RAINE!

may all your wishes come true!

All the kids enjoyed the lazy river and wave pool. I can't believe my sweet little Princess, that hated getting water in her face, can actually go under and swim.

This is Jake and Konleigh coming down the slide one last time so that I could at least get one picture as proof that she did the impossible, go Konleigh!

My sweet little Peighton LOVED the water! She could not help herself, she is not scared at all, which can be very scary for any mom.

She really thought she was hot stuff. Nene let her be a movie star is her sunglasses for just a bit.

Nene (Alicia) and Peighton enjoying the water in the wave pool. I was very jealous.

All our little buddies made it out to the park today for the party. Ellory, Kendall, Kate, Lexi, Lacey, Fox, Cooper, Carson, Brynlee, Bax, Brandon, Penny & Anna all joined us to bask in the sun!

Sweet Hollie, Cory, Dawnya, Sherilyn, Rachel & Shelley came out as the MOM SQUAD to help with crowd control. They did an awesome job. Way to go mommies!

My handsom hubby really enjoyed the wave pool. Him and Peighton had a whale of a good time. Peighton laughed the entire time.

Unfortunately, I did not make it into the water, although I did have my Drs permission to enjoy the lazy river, except to cool my feet. I was just glad this was a day I got to enjoy with my beautiful family... hopefully in a few weeks we will welcome Adelyn & Briar to the party.

Thanks to everyone that made this day a memorable one! We love and appreciate you all!

New found craft

2009-06-12T20:19:00.000-07:00

So I am trying to learn all about blogging... A little harder than creating a colorful scrap page! Hopefully I will catch on quickly.

Tomorrow we are celebrating Konleigh's 6th Birthday, she really wanted a swimming party, so Lubbock Water Rampage here we come! I'll try to remember to take some good pictures.