This Old House - Mommy Madness Friday Blog Hop

Our theme of the week is: 

Show Off Your House

It can be a picture of your house, a room or just a decoration you really like.

If you don't have a picture then just share a story.

(As a general rule, please follow everyone back that follows you)

Want to join in on the fun this week?

To Join Us -

1. Become a follower of the 3 hosts (first three listed) - Life with the Lebedas, Call Me Laura Jane and Mommy Moment and if you like, I would love it if you followed me as well. 

**We all follow back - just leave a comment so we know your following from the hop**

2. Grab our Mommy Madness button and add it to a blog post with your picture or story.

3. Link up to your blog and Start hoppin'!

(Blog link only - no giveaways or others, those will be deleted)

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I'm really excited about this weeks theme.  I have a strong passion for old houses and remodeling.  I watch "This Old House" and "HGTV" like a a soap addict.  In fact I have my daughter hooked.  We watch HGTV and boo and hiss the bad remodels and applaud the jobs well done.  The pictures below are of a home we spent over 5 years restoring back to its original luster.  This house contains a lot of our blood, sweat and tears.  Before we came along, it had been horribly neglected.  It had been through some frightening remodels, especially in the 60's and 70's.  It had been turned into a boarding house and had 10 bedrooms when we purchased it.  It sat on the market for years.  No one dared take on this project.  Call it vision or stupidity, but we saw the potential of this 1909 victorian.  Due to its neglect, almost everything is new, inside and out, but we did our best to keep the original charm.  During the remodels we found a lot of old newspapers in the walls.  We left a few and added our own time capsules before the finishing touches.  We have since sold this home, and moved on to another old house remodel, which I am also quite proud of.  The itch is starting again, so we'lll see what is in store for us next. 

  ~  Katie

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Scentsy Giveaways

As you gear up for the Holiday shopping season , why not participate in FREE Giveaways?  They are not only a lot of fun, but a great way to complete your shopping list.  You can't do much better than a price tag that reads FREE.  


Even better is when you can win FREE Scentsy.  Scentsy products are so wonderful you may not want to give them away, but everyone does love the gift of Scentsy.


Right now, you have the chance to win a FREE Scentsy Warmer and Scentsy Wax Bar of your choice or a popular new Scentsy Buddy.  They are so cute and a big hit amongst the kids this year.      

Whether you decide to keep your winnings for yourself or give it to that special someone, here are a few Scentsy Giveaways going on right now:

An Island Life Scentsy Giveaway - Ends November 22nd

Praying for Parker Scentsy Raffle - Ends November 15th 

Momma Drama Scentsy Buddy Giveaway - Ends November 20th

Have Fun and Good Luck! 

~  Katie 

Receive a FREE Scentsy Gift when you help Raise Awareness for Parker's Raffle!

Calling All Blogger, Facebook and Twitter Friends!

Please help us in raising awareness for Parker's Scentsy Raffle and I will personally send you a FREE Scentsy Scent Circle!  All proceeds from this Scentsy Raffle are being donated directly to Parker's Medical Fund. 

Parker is only 6 years old and his medical bills have already totalled more than a lot of people make in a lifetime.  Just to keep Parker alive, his monthly medical bills total over $2,000.  When you are raising a family, especially one with special needs, this can bankrupt a lot of people.

You know the theory of  "Paying it Forward?"  You help 3 people and they help 3 people...  well if you Tweet, Share this on Facebook or create a Post on your Blog, think of all the people we could reach.

So, any help you could provide by Re-Tweeting, Sharing the following link on Facebook, or creating a Post on your Blog, would be greatly appreciated.  (Make sure you leave a comment, so I can send you a FREE Scentsy gift and a big THANK YOU!)

Here is the link to share: 

 http://www.prayingforparker.com/addicted2scents-a-november-raffle-for-parkers-medical-fund/   

Thank you in advance for helping raise awareness for such a great cause and here's hoping the good Karma will come right back at ya! 

It's Time for Another Friday Blog Hop!

I love Blog Hops!  It's feels like a big party!  What a fun way to meet and help promote one another's site. 

Our theme of the week is

Show Off Your Children.

That means you can show a picture or tell a story - anything about your children!

Want to join in on the fun this week?


To Join Us -

1. Become a follower of the 3 hosts (first three listed) - Life with the Lebedas, Call Me Laura Jane and Mommy Moment and it would be appreciate if you follow my blog too, Wickless in Seattle.

**We follow back - just leave a comment so we know your following from the hop**

2. Grab our Mommy Madness button and add it to a blog post with your showoff picture or story.

3. Link up to your blog and Start hoppin'!

(Blog link only - no giveaways or others, those will be deleted)

4. As a general rule, please follow everyone back that follows you.

Leave a comment on their blog. 

Have Fun! 

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The picture below was taken a few years ago as I attempted take a picture showing off my kids in a nice Christmas card.  Ater 45 minutes of frustration amongst all of us, this was the only picure where they all had their eyes open at the same time.  Oh, how I wish I knew more about photo shop.  I think we need a professional photographer next time, but they still look cute.

A Visit from the Kids...

Enjoying a day at Pike's Place Market

I have enjoyed our move to Seattle and the opportunity for a new adventure.  Previously my husband worked for the airlines, so we had the luxury of traveling a lot, but we had never been to the Pacific Northwest.  I'm sure Seattle being at the northeastern tip on the map had something to do with it, but I was always curious about this part of the country.  Having moved from the desert country of Salt Lake City, it has been a fun change living within walking distance to a lighthouse, ferries, a lot of marine life, especially the seals and whales, although I do miss the Utah snow, at times.  Almost every time we visit the beach it involves a seal sighting.  As much as I am enjoying Seattle, the hardest part of the move has been leaving my older kids and family behind.  My older kids are in college with extremely busy schedules, so it probably doesn't affect them as much, but I miss them terribly.  So, when I had a chance to have both of them out recently for a visit, needless to say I was in heaven and savored every minute of it.

Could spend hours watching the ships pass through the Lochs



No Seattle Trip is complete without a visit to see the Troll

 

Every family needs a bike like this!



Love to wave and watch the cruise ships embark



Seattle's City Line - Beautiful, especially at night

 


This band was really good.  Hope they get discovered soon.



Thankful for good brakes on the Ferry rides



A taste of our Danish Heritage in Poulsbo

Making their MaMa Proud






Looking forward to our next visit!