Photography Sharing Goal

When people I know have lost their photographs in fires or storms. I have pursued keeping my own photography very safe. However I found that if it is safe tucked away or un-printed and stored in several safe locations it will be of no use, therefore I have already lost it in a way. 

Goal: Only Print Photography Sharing

1. Organize my Best prints together  
2. Review Frames and Themes
3. Create Artwork
4. Order new
5. Display or Use or Prepare Gift

Solutions

My Favorite Solutions in candle containers. I am re-using the glass for my face wash solutions. Very fortunate to have found a great combination for my sensitive skin. Contents: Baking soda, hypo-allergenic wash and drops of Mineral Oil as lotion afterwards.

Do you like the first photograph or the second one better?

I am planning on making creative artwork labels.

Who likes Laundry?

My thoughts are on how to keep laundry down to a minimum.

I love it once it is done, as everyone does.

Once I start doing something, I love to finish. I have problems getting started for anything mundane therefore chores are not my forte`. That is why I have specific times frames that remind me to work on chores.

I only wish to clean things over and over that I actually want to use.

I have challenged myself to start living the best I can wearing and helping my family wear only their favorite clothing of good looking combined with comfort for this fall.

For me and my family we are still trying to figure out what works best... usually using specific towels for each person and washing those towels with the corresponding person's clothing (using gentle detergent) My husband and I just turn on our built-in heater to air dry when we have time... I catch up on reading... very relaxing.

Greener grass where you are

What is love, if not something that keeps you going, breathing deep for fleeting moments. Calm rests in love. You search for truth only to find you already have it. Enjoy what you have for wanting what others have is pointless but wanting what you have is glorious. If you do want more with all your heart, do not force it and make it with a good conscience.

By: Hannah R. Bedell

Shopping with sis

My sis and I went out shopping for a couple hours at a new Goodwill and we found some great items! We enjoyed eachothers encouraging conversation and helping pick out the best items. My sis is sweet and fun to shop with, there were several ladies who loved how we talked and complimented us for being ourselves. My total budget was $20 we came out combined to spend only $15. My sis is my Best friend forever! We have many things in common... I am very blessed to know my little sister!! Here is a photograph of my sister and I visiting on one of our recent shopping trips in Winter 2010...

Writing

Writing is wonderful to me. I understand myself more when I write. When I later read what I wrote back to myself I am truly inspired. Although not all of my writing is inspirational it does tell me many things I expect of myself. I expect a lot of myself as many people I have met. I stop to think, when thoughts pop into my head that makes me sad, angry or otherwise un-grateful for the wonders my life holds. Soon after I get to realize that stress in my life only holds me if I let it. Yes, it may get you down but no one and nothing has the power to hold you down if you remember the best that life has to offer. Do what you would if you were going to die in 6 months. To me that means start to do anything for a combination of relaxation, adventure and fun. Why do I write? Just for the reminiscing of good in my mind or to remember the good when I'm feeling down. What do you do to help you? Inspiration:

A month old already!

Our son is one month today! It seems like just yesterday he was only a week old (like seen in the photograph on the right with his cousin K. holding him). It is exciting to watch and see how children change through different stages of their lives.  I am at a new stage of life now.  Working to balance my life, creating my ultimate goal of enjoying each day as a gift from god. 

Now for something new...to help learn my Art Life I want to ask...

Can you help?

• My dad is having a hernia surgery this Friday... please pray for him
• Read any good books, what are they?  
• Watch an inspirational show or movie and please let me know (I loved watching/reading Joel Osteen yesterday)
• I need help with my daughter's outrageous behavior... what discipline methods work for you?
• Did you get to look at my website? Do you have any comments and ideas? (Check out the changes since yesterday) I simplified my website Art Life; I am still adding keywords and creating Artwork.

God Bless You and Yours,
Hannah R. Bedell
Phone: (360) 551-8117
Website: www.artlife.smugmug.com
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Blog: www.artlifesanctuary.blogspot.com

My Views in Life

When I put God first he heals my heart and keeps my lifestyle healthy in Body, Mind, Family, Society and Finances.

When I have open communication or an understanding this strengthen relationals with others when I speak truth and positively. 

Thought triggered by reading a blog post on WantingWhatYouHave

Healthcare is a divine right for humanity in my eyes when it is life or death, however cosmetic healthcare should be seperate and insured individually.

Value is all in who you are, how you buy and what you interpet your buying intitals.

I have noticed when I choose to buy something of interest for one reason or another. Both are required for me to buy, my past experiences of bargain shopping (second to last born in my family of 7) that create the need of savings or discount and something I think will be loved for it had atleast one useful purpose.

• This is why I love making useful photography creations with great purpose
• I believe in cherishing what you have, whiether they are resources from birth or hard earned
• Organization is natural for me, it is to care for what I have been blessed with in my life
• If I do no longer need an item, than I pass it on to another who needs it

25th Birthday thoughts

There is so much going on in my life right now... it is all excellent. Here is a sneak peak into my Birthday, current Blessings, Goals and News.

Before my Birthday, my sister visited and spent the night. We celebrated my birthday by hanging out and shopping at the mall.  We picked out a few items in a store called 'fuego'.  My sister got my birthday gift there, it is a book called 'Porn for Women', it is the most wonderful gift because it reminds me of how good I have it with my husband.  The book consists of photographs of hansom generous men doing everything woman want like asking for directions or cooking to letting us pick out the movie... sweet, honorable and loving!

On my birthday, February 23rd I had fun celebrating at a restaurant that was very nice and I enjoyed the food and conversation with my family and parents.  After the restaurant we had a cake that mny husband had custom made for me.  As my husaband was lighting the candles while I was reading the last chapter of one of my favorite novels - finishing the book 'Desire' by Amanda Quick.... (very delightful reading)  My family was singing "happy birthday" and I blew out the candles - thanking God for my wonderful husband, children, mother and father! The cake was a delicious chocolate double layered cake with green roses tapered down and "I love you!" and "Happy Birthday Hannah!" written in frosting on the sides.

My darling husband and I have been sharing sweet moments and keep clear communication to strengthen our love.  Times are good - with every moment shared, I enjoy and love my family even more.

This is our Last month in Washington, most likely we will be moving in Montana by early April 2010! I am excited more than I could say.... there are so many reasons why I will love this move.

Currently, I just started reading a new gift from my husband for my birthday - it is a book called 'Hannah' by Joel-Roul Sulitzer... this is another wonder of adventurous delight.  I read some to my daughter yesterday... while I was having her sit to get potty trained (she is almost there)... she loves being read to... my son reads to her too (I caught sight of him reading a book of animals to her on my birthday, what a blessing!).... He is doing better learning how to read everyday at lesson time.

Today I really enjoyed my walk outside, I saw an eagle gliding threw the sky - just below the clouds puffy perfection - sweet cool breeze was lightly blowing with the warm sun scenting it - creating frosted heat. 

Shortly after we got inside my son's sweet face smiling with satisfaction as he showed me an invitation to his girl-friend's birthday party. That same face turned serious as he said "can I go mom?... call her tonight... please, so she is not worried!" He made me feel so happy and fuzzy with great satisfaction that my little guy is very lovingly considerate. 

I am now 25 and I am working on writing my first book.

"True wisdom lies in gathering the precious things of each day as it goes by." Author Unknown

Labeling for Moving

First, I am going to create labels and keep things organized.... while I feed my baby.

Labels:

1. Kitchen
2. Dining rm
3. Pantry
4. Office
5. Bedrooms (O=Ours/J/Z/M)
6. Bathrooms (1 or 2)
7. Entry ways
8. Laundry rm
9. Living rm
10. Other Closets
11. Garage
12. Storage
13. Yard

I changed and feed the baby all good, now I am going to apply the labels to boxes.  Wish me the best... it is quite a task.  My husband is making Dinner while I do labels, he is a good man!

* Updated: Feb. 27th 2010
I ended up getting labels ready but putting them on will be later right when we move in March.

** Updated Mar. 6th 2010
My husband applied labels to the boxes! We are doing great... preparing

Newborn photograph and News on Breastfeeding

Click on photograph below to view Gallery

I am pleased to say our little Marc is eating on a regular breastfeeding schedule every 2-3 hours, for a while there he had been eating every hour or back to back than napping but he does do back to back than long naps still.  Just the times are more predicable.  We love the fact that I was able to breastfeed each of my children, the time span was not the same but each one I was able to bond well.

New baby experience with Pros & Cons

It has been a dozen days since I had my third child, Marc! We have much to be thankful for... the process went rather smooth...
Feb 8th 2010: Our daughter Jasmine turned 3 years old at 9am and Our baby Marc was born at 9pm

Our Day started with great anticipation for the call from the hospital.  We decided to sleep in and I decided to pack for the hospital visit once we got the call. They said they may call any time between 4 and 8 am but even as late as noon.  They called at 11am... I quickly gathered a little bag of needs, knowing from the past what would be needed or useful.  Books, Bathroom bag, My clothes for returning home and the newborn clothes. My husband was a wonderful coach from every moment through out the labor. He did start getting nervous since I started cursing from the wretched pain after 6 cm dialated, so my mom took over at the hieght of it and comforting through the worst part.  All of this was kind of blurry since they gave me IV medicine that made me dizzy feeling and plus God's gift to women is that we forget some of the process.  I do recall how sweet my husband was being.  From him going back and forth getting new wet washclothes, great massages and kisses and holding my hand.  Also while we were at the hospital my dad was wonderful about watching our children!

Pros:

• Good Dr. and nurses
• Healthy 9.5 lbs. baby boy
• Plenty of help before, during and after Marc's birth
• Loving and Supportive family
• Natural Delivery
• Free of illness through-out labor
• Inducing helped schedule
• Good insurance coverage
• Enjoy and able to breastfeed well
• Labor was a little under 8 hours

Cons:

• Induced labor contractions were more intense
• One odd nurse who was rude and hiding a cold
• Vicatin pain medicine caused allergic reaction of rashes on my feet, hands and belly (ceasing now)

Your an Inspiration!

Your blog is a great inspiration for me!  I recently transform my blog and start blogging regularly because of your Want what you have blog.  There are many things I have learned and I can see from your posts that I have much to learn from you.  I hope to be like you many ways.  How I found your blog was interesting, I was looking for other blogging stay at home moms to remind me that I'm not alone. I will be getting induced to have my 3rd child tomorrow and he is big too. I feel as though I know you like a dear friend reading your blog and I have prayed for you and your family.  I may never meet you since I'm in Washington but it is truly wonderful to be inspired by you!  I will write or comment more to you. I am go now to celebrate our Daughter's Birthday today since we will be too busy with her new brother coming into the world tomorrow, on her exact 3rd birthday!

Books

My favorite books right now are Romantic Novels and Lifestyle/Inspirational books.
I have read Deadly Illusions and now I'm reading Deadly Kisses, They are wonderful books!!
I read the Holy Bible and my Daily word too.

My mom and dad for got me this book with a great Daily plan! Be-You-tiful Plan (Beautiful Day, Click to See and Print your own copy to refer to!) all through-out the day! I Love reading books like these but this one is more useful then most I have read, it is choc full of good information and some awesome humor too.  It seems as though, It covers every aspect of being Beautiful. I have put a lot of sticky notes on places I want to look at again and again. I am learning a lot.... I Love to learn! Here is the Book online: http://books.simonandschuster.com/You-Being-Beautiful/Mehmet-C-Oz/9781416572343

Daily Yoga and Stretching (morning & through-out day)

My Yoga and Stretching are an essential part of my everyday. 

I will share my neck focused stretch routine...I do stretch as often as possible through out the day.
(below is the order I prefer to use)

• Starting with leaning my head down first
• Rotate towards a side leading the stretches downwards with my hand at each of the four side points (right and tilted-right; tilted-left and left) with switching hands as I go to another side (right sides, right hand; left sides, left hand)
• Slowly shrug and rotate Shoulders and Neck back and forth
• Cup my neck, tilting my chin up... an gentle pull upwards to stretch
• Stretch, rotate and shake out tension from Wrists
• Stretch, rotate and lengthen Arms
• Massaging my neckline helps complete the process 

Focus points for stretching out my whole body:

1. Neck
2. Abs
3. Arms
4. Chest
5. Back
6. Hips
7. Legs 
8. Ankles

Here is my son a couple years ago, coming down from a (helped by my husband) handstand!

I LOVE Yoga and Stretching Daily... I do alternative yoga moves since I'm 9 months pregnant but it all works great!

Order of Priorities

1) God..... every way

2) Spouse..... every moment

3) Children..... every day

4) Family..... every oppurtunity

5) Friends..... every opening

6) Everyone else..... whenever God places them in my life

I'm an Early Bird Today

My husband has been working early hours now and being 9 months pregnant I get up to use the restroom early, today I decided to stay up! I am having a ultrasound today since our baby boy is measuring bigger than they think he should. Although I measured and he seems fine to me, but I would love to see him inside me again and make sure he will "fit" for natural birth. I have only had natural births, I do not like the idea of a C-section. Hopefully everything will be "normal".

It is my husband's Birthday today! The big 28... he is a wonderful man!

I am going to enjoy a luxury bath this morning... Right after I update my TO DO LIST.

Inspirational Photo of the Day:

Day by Day

My plan for the new year is to take one day at a time. Now that I'm coming to the last month of my pregnancy I am feeling more excited! I have been using my Daily plan vigilantly; It has helped my memory while getting over this cold that I caught last week. Now I am going to workout now with my family, enjoy your day!

I cruised threw my photographs and found this beautiful one to share:
Easter Lily

Happy Holidays!

We are very Blessed!

My parents are being a huge help through these past months... plus we have helped them too. We are all doing well together, through-out my pregnancy and while Thomas is in training for his new position. Our son is doing very well in school! Our daughter is doing well with potty training.

I hope you enjoy this years Holiday card included below (We hope to send out our printed version to family and friends soon). Thank You for those of you who gave a gift to our expected baby boy, due February 2010! (Thank you cards will be sent with your Holiday card) We will not be able to send out any other prints out this year but feel free to order them on your own, at lab prices from our website. I included detailed links to our family Photographs from 2009.

Winter:
♥ My Brother's Wedding Photograph Gallery!

♥ Children's clean yet messy fun with Rolodex!
♥ Visiting and playing with Grandpa G!
♥ Princess dress-up Portraits!
♥ Hanging out at home
♥ Our daughter's 2nd Birthday party!
♥ Hanging out in the car
♥ Son's new airplane fun
♥ Portrait's of Children playing at the park in Silverdale, WA

Spring:
♥ Our little outdoor explorer!
♥ Testing out the new tripod, love it!
♥ I got her... mother and daughter!
♥ Sister-in-law visiting and exploring
♥ We are feeding fish at Home
♥ Visiting nieces and Grandma G. while checking out a different park
♥ Daddy & daughter resting
♥ I'm thinking, deep thoughts
♥ It's Easter!
♥ Our princess dressed up for Easter!
♥ Baseball game at Safeco
♥ Our son's 5th Birthday party!
♥ Visiting nieces!
♥ Fun with the cute pup!
♥ BBQ, Birthday party for niece's
♥ Our girl in the car
♥ She like's to clean and peel her own orange
♥ Our son's Portraits and fun faces!
♥ Son's fun walk with Grandma G. visiting the park and train station!
♥ Mother's Day and Birthday for Grandma G!
♥ New light up helicopter fun outside!
♥ Playing with new helicopter outside with Grandpa G!
♥ Children playing with play-doh!
♥ Visiting Sister-in-law (Aunt K)
♥ Visiting Grandpa and Grandma G. quality time playing at a Puyallup Park

Summer:
♥ Our Princess on the swing again!
♥ Water gun fun at the Park with Grandma G!
♥ Our Princess picking Flowers
♥ Feeding the Fish at Clear creek nursery
♥ Traveling and Visiting with Grandma G.

Autumn:
♥ First day of School
♥ Pumpkin Patch
♥ Halloween Costume's

Here are our plans for next year.

2010:
January - Celebrate New year, plus William's, Willy's & Thomas's Birthday
February - Celebrate Jasmine's, Hannah's Birthday and Baby Marc to be born!!
March - Prepare for moving
April - Celebrate Easter and Zachary's Birthday! Afterward, Start Moving
May - Celebrate Kathy's Birthday and Our Mother's Day
June - School's out, Camping
July - Celebrate 4th of July and Our Wedding Anniversary
August - Usually a combination of the Fair, Zoo and Amusement park
September - School starts
October - Wyoming Trip
November - Celebrate Thanksgiving
December - Celebrate Christmas

Daily Goal: Value each Moment

I have struggled to be right my whole life and want to be reassured continually too. From different experiences, I do have good values I hold dear... standards such as keeping my hands clean. I like to be well rounded and positive! I keep reminding myself with writing and plan on what to focus about through my life and LEARN: love, exercise, area, relaxation and nutrition. I like to be in the moment and do what I really want to enjoy life. I keep peace in my mind by making plans and doing them, record when I do them and reward myself when I reach a goal. I believe living in the moment is it's own reward as well as a daily and renewable goal.

Big Moment I value: My son's first day to get on the bus for Kindergarten!