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We packed up and moved....but not too far! Please follow us on our new blog site. Click <a href="http://hamptonpaperdesignsblog.com/BLOG/" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks!<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-17911779471806920742013-03-01T10:47:00.004-08:002013-03-01T10:47:45.179-08:00A Blank CanvasIs there anything more tempting to an artists than a blank canvas? For the two young artist in my house, the answer would be "no". Since they are exposed to Hampton Paper Designs and the beauty of art on a daily basis, I often hear them say "I want to be an artist when I grow up".<br />
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Today we are having the<a href="http://www.grahambrown.com/us/product/52050/Frames+%3A+Black+%26+White+Wallpaper" target="_blank"> Graham and Ball Frames Wall Paper</a> installed in their computer room. I thought it was the idea way for them to unleash their creative side and make the room their own. <br />
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When Hampton Paper Designs was featured in <a href="http://www.longislandpress.com/" target="_blank">Long Island Press</a> last year, I noticed a feature on Benjamin Moore Chalkboard paint. I didn't realize the Chalkboard paint is available in any color. I choose a dark navy blue,Stunnin,g to go below the chair rail. The art wall paper + chalkboard paint seemed like a winning combination.<br />
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I cant wait to see the kids faces when they arrive home and see the wallpaper. This is an ideal project for a chilly weekend in March. Stay tuned for "after" photos. <br />
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Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-57003922690395587202013-02-27T04:51:00.003-08:002013-02-27T04:52:59.636-08:00Champagne Brunch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Doesn't a Champagne Brunch sound like a great idea for the first weekend in March? It's been rainy and cold here in the Washington, DC area and I cant think of any better way to start my weekend than with my Gourmet Club friends and brunch! </div>
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I have mentioned before I have a close group of friends in my Gourmet Club and we meet monthly to eat, drink and socialize. We rotate houses and themes and include a few guest in addition to the core 6. We have been doing it for years and its so much fun. Last month, we had a Superbowl theme and you had to bring a dish that was from SF or Baltimore. A++ for everyone's creativity!</div>
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This month its back at my house and in an effort to mix it up a bit, I thought a brunch might be just the perfect suggestion! I know my husband is looking forward to make a huge omelet bar for all the guests. As for me, my favorite coffee cake recipe from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Country-Collection-Junior-League/dp/0960236430/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361969458&sr=1-1&keywords=cotton+country+cookbook" target="_blank">Cotton Country Cookbook</a>.</div>
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I have a busy few days ahead..setting the tables, flowers and of course setting up a little candy bar for all the kids. We are expecting 17 people. Here's to hoping that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.</div>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-67026494796802627152013-02-21T04:50:00.004-08:002013-02-21T04:50:44.382-08:00March Virtual Book Club Selection: Beyond Belief<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you are participating in our virtual book club, here's the March Selection. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Secret-Scientology-Harrowing/dp/0062248472/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361450815&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+belief" target="_blank">Beyond Belief, My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape</a>. I started it yesterday on the train to NYC and can't put it down! </div>
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Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-85415360684293944062013-02-20T04:07:00.002-08:002013-02-20T04:07:25.352-08:00I Love NY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am heading to the Big Apple today. Quick day trip filled with a million memories. There is no better feeling then traveling to the state you will always consider home. Looking for new image inspiration along the way. Happy Wednesday. Hope you are enjoying your week! Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-81351713703656697902013-02-18T10:23:00.002-08:002013-02-18T11:13:57.604-08:00Brighter DaysRight about now, mid February I have cabin fever and I am on the verge of going stir crazy. I feel like I cannot take these cold blustery winter days for one more second. I am my mother's daughter and decided this weekend to take a break from all my HPD New Year's goals (which are coming along so nicely, check check and check) and head to <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a> for a quick pick me up. I purchased Bobbi Brown's <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Bobbi-Brown-Extra-Bright-Advanced-Foaming-Cleanser-bobbi-brown-/prod157760001___/?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dbobbi%252Bbrwon%2526_requestid%253D70892&eItemId=prod155810113&cmCat=search" target="_blank">Extra Bright Skin Collection</a> and I must say it did the trick and then some. My skin glows. As I embrace yet another cold blustery Monday in Washington, DC I am optimistic that I am within 30 days of spring! <br />
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Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-9436018354758533742013-02-14T13:23:00.001-08:002013-02-14T13:23:17.511-08:00Happy Valentine's Day! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's how we celebrated today.</div>
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Enjoy your day! XOXO, <a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/" target="_blank">HPD</a></div>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-60977275498672187992013-02-14T10:03:00.003-08:002013-02-14T10:03:45.384-08:00Some Days... Part II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a blog post in <a href="http://hamptonpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/some-days.html" target="_blank">December</a>, I mentioned that as a working mom juggling so many things, I missed the gingerbread house decorating party at my son's school given my hectic schedule. I would be negligent if I didn't also include in a a blog an example of when my work offers me the opportunity to do something that I might otherwise not be able to afford to do.<br />
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My youngest son, Jackson is huge <a href="http://capitals.nhl.com/" target="_blank">Washington Capitals</a> fan and had a 6th birthday coming up in early February. With the exciting announcement in late January that hockey would resume play and an upcoming home game in Washington, DC at the Verizon Center, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to take our avid little fan to his first game.<br />
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We spared no expense on the gift - 4 tickets, first row behind the penalty boxes, valet parking (my favorite perk), ice cream, pretzels popcorn and drinks to complete the experience. We even had a die hard fan behind us screaming at the refs which provided a lot of color.<br />
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I received so many nice and supportive notes from friends and family and words of encouragement that there would be other opportunities. I am headed to the school today for Jackson's Valentine's Day party. I hope the Caps game + this party it will compensate for the missed event in December.Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-10929153033561777512013-02-12T12:05:00.002-08:002013-02-13T13:26:08.260-08:00Running Out of Time...Can you believe I started working on these Valentine's in January and am still pressed for time to get them done by Thrs. Wish me luck!<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:26:3718893740705232::::P26_PROD,P26_OT:241,1" target="_blank">Stickers</a> & <a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:46:3718893740705232::NO::P23_DESIGN:950" target="_blank">Candy Bars</a>.<br />
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-31956736632035439572013-02-11T15:15:00.001-08:002013-02-11T15:16:45.175-08:002013: The Year of Firsts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<pre style="font-size: 9pt;"><tt>1.I ate butter that is sold for over $600 a pound
2.saw at least 15 sea turtles
3.paddle boarded
4. Made international friends
5.went snorkeling
6.saw a lobster
7.saw a star fish
8.saw wild donkeys,cats,lizards,and Iguana's
9.tried lobster
10.tried ginger beer
11.saw a angle fish
12. Slept in a hotel room with two floors
13.tried tropical punch
14.got caught in a riptide
15.went to woody's
16.saw a dolphin
17. Gone on two ferry,s
18.went to the Caribbean
19.saw colonial ruins
20.went to st. Thomas
21.saw three cruise ships
22.deviated a stream
23.rode on a yacht
24.saw thousands of fish
25.riding in a open top cab
26.went to trunk nest
27.did not die at hawk nest</tt></pre>
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Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-20698739919603980172013-02-10T14:43:00.004-08:002013-02-10T14:43:32.604-08:00"I" is for Igloo.Today is a great day to build an<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:23:2929552764766428::::P23_DESIGN:1722" target="_blank"> igloo</a> (and debut another new image). Just ask anyone in New England. Thanks to my friend Tori for sharing this adorable pics of her kiddies!<br />
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-2503768986738402013-02-06T15:18:00.002-08:002013-02-06T15:18:54.352-08:00Virtual Book Club: The Secret KeeperFor our next virtual book club we are reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Keeper-A-Novel/dp/1439152802/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360192452&sr=8-1&keywords=the+secret+keeper" target="_blank">The Secret Keeper</a> by Kate Morton. I just got my book in the mail today from Amazon. This book had me at the title! Hope you will join us!
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"Y" is for yarn. Love the detail and color combo in this new image for our ABC book.
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-54596458531391692232013-02-04T17:03:00.005-08:002013-02-04T17:03:31.185-08:00Baby Shower Invitations- Elephant or Giraffe?We are working on baby shower<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/" target="_blank"> invitations</a>. So many great options! Which do you like best?
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-41670956480451318342013-02-01T14:29:00.001-08:002013-02-01T14:29:11.607-08:00J is for Jack in the Box So new for our ABC Book - "J" is for Jack (in our case, Jackson) in the box. Totally adorable. I can't wait to use this image on correspondence cards.
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Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-50903328082718866692013-01-22T14:20:00.003-08:002013-01-22T14:20:43.505-08:00Middle Child SyndromeI don't personally have middle child syndrome as I have only one older sister (probably obvious that I am the baby of the family to most people who know me) but I can't help but feel some compassion for our<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:26:873294619218019::::P26_PROD,P26_OT:701,0" target="_blank"> medium round stickers</a> (1 1/2 inch). There are so many great ways to use them... I think they get neglected between the glory of the large round stickers and the <a href="http://hamptonpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-little-company-that-could-just-did.html" target="_blank">press worthy</a> small round stickers that fit on the bottom of candy.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ideal to jazz up any lollipop. Personalization is available. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another sample from a back to school party. Lollipops from <a href="http://www.hammondscandies.com/" target="_blank">Hammond's Candies</a>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ohh, the perfect compliment for a Valentine's Day card - This can also be used on the front with a TO: FROM: </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just the right size for a return address label.</td></tr>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-26539939650760139912013-01-21T13:56:00.000-08:002013-01-21T13:58:32.319-08:00Jackson's Sports Party: Favor BoxesThe responses are pouring in for Jackson's 6th Birthday celebration with lots of fabulous comments like there is no more fitting party than one with a sports theme for Jackson. Jackson loves sports, <i>all </i>of them... football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, car racing, soccer, men's, women's, high school, college, professional - doesn't make a difference to him. He will turn on the TV, find an event pick a team and start cheering. (had I not been in the delivery room when he was born, I would be convinced we weren't related)<br />
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I received lots of compliments on the<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:23:1606891415166612::::P23_PROD,P23_OT:1,1" target="_blank"> invitations</a> and one note of surprise to the fact that the return address labels (<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:26:1606891415166612::::P26_PROD,P26_OT:241,1" target="_blank">sq solid</a> stickers with all 3 images) were perfectly coordinated with the same images (umm hello, why would this surprise someone about me?!). I Just want to be sure our guest know they are in for a good time from the moment the invitations arrive!<br />
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I took a quick break from working on Valentine's Day orders to work on the favors. Totally love our new basketball image. (thank you Lucy!!) It completed the look for the theme.<br />
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I used the<a href="http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com/pls/htmldb/f?p=194:26:1606891415166612::NO::P23_DESIGN:1428" target="_blank"> large round stickers</a> without the dots for these Chinese to go boxes. (they are filled with candy and cookies)<br />
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-40102451995938315332013-01-18T14:39:00.003-08:002013-01-18T15:00:19.072-08:00WALLPAPER WARNING I do have a passion for wallpaper and as you may recall if you read the interview I did late last year for <a href="http://lepapierstudio.com/blog/2012/09/interview-kristin-mika-hampton-paper-designs.html" target="_blank">Le Papier Studio</a> wallpaper was on my list of new products I wanted to roll out in 2013.<br />
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surprised if there is HPD wallpaper in every room on every floor.I especially love wallpaper in a powder room and a closet. It gives the space an element of surprise!<br />
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By the way, where was this when I needed fabulous backdrops for my candy tables at the kids parties? Wallpaper is a wonderful solution as its easy to tack or tape to the wall or a board and it doesn't wrinkle like fabric.<br />
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I have been working on this blog for over an hour and could just keep going.....Enjoy your weekend!! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't this be adorable in a dressing room of a girls boutique? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this for a closet in a little girls room for a little surprise. Also for anyone who loves William & Kate. </td></tr>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-76991940344476851572013-01-17T07:55:00.000-08:002013-01-17T07:55:39.755-08:00What Makes Your Heart Melt?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I have been working on all the orders, I think about what makes one's heart melt. Yes, I admit, a<a href="http://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank"> blue box</a> will do the trick but for the most part, it's usually something more pure and simple. An unexpected "I love you" or a genuine compliment. A tight hug on your leg from one of your children. When Thomas was about two and a half, he looked at my husband and I and said "You know, I really like you guys". It was so honest and heartfelt. I love that the first time Thomas saw my wedding photo he said "Mama, you are prettier than all the other princesses combined"! I love when I hear my wedding song on the radio, Stephen Bishop, "It Might Be You" or after being married for a few months, the song my husband would have chosen, "She Drives Me Crazy" by The Fine Young Cannibals. A home cooked meal, just because. Finding out my husband had an account at my favorite florist, <a href="http://www.mayflowers.com/" target="_blank">Mayflowers</a>.<br />
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Sometimes its the triumph of a great movie line in conversation. I think my husband knew he made a good choice when he quoted "Well put it in the college fund" when my son had some change in his hand and I casually responded with the movie title, Caddy Shack. He was amazed I knew that line given its in the very beginning of the movie. </div>
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Sometimes its a witty response to a question "What's it like to be married to someone so brilliant?" my husband inquired one late night while we were driving on the New Jersey Turnpike on our way to NY (we were betting on the name of the last rest stop before we exit the pike - forgive us, it was probably well after midnight and we were trying to pass the time on the long trip to Eastern Long Island). "I don't know, you tell me." I responded. </div>
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I don't want to get too sappy so early in the morning so a quick acknowledgement for "my girls" reading this blog (AOH, MET, CAM & NCH & GEL) at the top of the list should be "You look so skinny"! </div>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-35277716670982381412013-01-16T10:40:00.001-08:002013-01-16T10:40:17.599-08:00Mrs. Kennedy and Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After my post on <u>The Lone Wolf</u> by Jodi Picoult I received some inquiries about what else I have been reading. So for those of you interested, my virtual book club is reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Kennedy-Me-Clint-Hill/dp/1451648464/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358275935&sr=8-1&keywords=mrs+kennedy+and+me" target="_blank">Mrs. Kennedy and Me</a> written by Clint Hill. Clint was Mrs. Kennedy's body guard during JFK's presidency. Very interesting and the photos are amazing!Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-84188276105791659182013-01-15T04:32:00.002-08:002013-01-15T07:49:31.888-08:00Paradise Found<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Circa 2000 I had the privileged of joining an elite group of my co-workers for a mid year "club trip" to St. John. I was an Account Executive in software sales and my company had incentive trips they offered yearly to those sales reps who met and exceed their quota. The end of year trips were totally over the top. We traveled internationally to places like Rome, Paris, Vancouver & Ixtapa. <br />
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A few years they offered a more exclusive "mid year club trip" in January. Qualification was based on percentage of plan to goal and we were stack ranked and the "best of the best" qualified for the trip. Picture yourself and your best friends on a first class all expense paid trip to what can only be considered heaven on earth. My husband and I were lucky enough to qualify two years in a row for the trip and we stayed at <a href="http://www.westinresortstjohn.com/" target="_blank">The Westin in St. John </a><br />
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We always vowed we would return. We scaled back on Christmas to make it happen this year. <br />
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I am counting down the days and keep playing my theme song, Knee Deep in the Water by the Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet on my Sonos sound system. I totally cant wait, until my "Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair"(obviously because if it did, my book would get wet!) <br />
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Gonna put the the world away for a minute<br />
Pretend I don't live in it<br />
Sunshine gonna wash my blues away<br />
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Had sweet love but I lost it<br />
She got too close so I fought her<br />
Now I'm lost in the world trying to find me a better way<br />
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Wishing I was knee deep in the water somewhere<br />
Got the blue sky breeze and it don't seem fair<br />
Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair<br />
Sunrise there's a fire in the sky<br />
Never been so happy <br />
Never felt so high<br />
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise<br />
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Wrote a note said be back in a minute<br />
Bought a boat and I sailed off in it<br />
Don't think anybody gonna miss me anyway<br />
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Mind on a permanent vacation<br />
The ocean is my only medication<br />
Wishing my condition ain't ever gonna go away<br />
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Cause now im knee deep in the water somewhere<br />
Got the blue sky breeze blowing wind through my hair<em><br /></em><br />
Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair<br />
Sunrise there's a fire in the sky<br />
Never been so happy <br />
Never felt so high<br />
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise<br />
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This champagne shore washing over me<br />
It's a sweet sweet life living by the salty sea<br />
One day you could be as lost as me<br />
Change you're geography <br />
Maybe you might be<br />
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Knee deep in the water somewhere<br />
Got the blue sky breeze blowing wind through my hair<br />
Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair<br />
Sunrise there's a fire in the sky<br />
Never been so happy <br />
Never felt so high<br />
And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise<br />
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Come on in the water it's nice<br />
Find yourself a little slice<br />
Grab a backpack of lies <br />
You never know until you try <br />
When you lose yourself<br />
You find the key to paradise</div>
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<br />Kristin Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667722765206206332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337976809644443386.post-8768695344515947092013-01-14T12:57:00.000-08:002013-01-14T13:02:41.329-08:00Here We Go AgainI swore this year I was going to keep Jackson's birthday party small and simple. "Invite 4 friends over to the house for pizza" I said. The idea lasted about five minutes- how can I limit it to four friends? This was a short lived problem as I quickly came up with a sports themed party at the club. Here we go again!
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