colts blue is speed blue

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vest, exact one
turtleneck, I sized up so it's loose
skinnies, Levi's, exact ones
sorel Joan of Arctic

seven quick takes

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1. We are nearing our 9th month-sary since we moved to our new house. All the projects are on-hold since Lucas was born. Oh the power of nesting. Crazy to think that I built shelves, sanded and painted furniture on top of work and mommy-duties. Now-a-days, instead of holding a drill, you will find me napping, if my children will let me.

2. Way to go for the 49ers! They finally won their first WIN of the season.  The guy in the middle is happy.

3. Croup went through our house. Lucas and Lucy had it the worst.

4. I made Daniel laugh and I was not trying to be funny. He asked: what goes up and does not come down?
My answer: fart.
For an 8 year-old, that's like the funniest word ever.  (shaking my head!)

5. Finally got this from the library. Did anybody read it? what do you think?

6. I am almost done with season 6 of Suits.  What should I watch next? Any recommendations?

7. My baby is 6 mos old!

linking up with Kelly!

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something serious... something hilarious...

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Something serious:


But by the grace of God I am what I am,
and his grace to me has not been ineffective.
These words by St. Paul to the Corinthians spoke to me today.  I don't need to be perfect before I can come to the Lord. In fact, I cannot be perfect without his grace. 

His grace equips me. 

Sweaterdress

Wedge Booties via zulily

Vintage Chanel

Faux Fur Vest via Hautelook

                

Something hilarious:

While walking to church, my children were asking what's up with my vest. They were trying to figure out where I got my fur. I explained it's synthetic. I told them I do not like real animal fur so I am ok with the fake fur.


Then my eldest said: it looks like....
I asked: a bear?

he said: a skunk.

Then Isabel said: eeewww. skunks are stinky.


great.




      

That's all I have for tonight.
I gotta keep rooting for Peyton win this game!

Happy Sunday, friends!





Linking up with Holly, Sarah, Doranda, Morgan, Leanne, Elizabeth, Elena,  Madeline,  Jaymie,  Sydney, Danielle, Grace, Brooke.

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ColtSunday {wiws}

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I have to be creative on Football Sundays. I do not want to wear my Colts jersey to Mass every single Sunday. I thought about wearing my bright blue tights from zulily but the end-result was a little bit much. I stayed with the black tights with the black sweater dress and blue plaid.

Target plaid button-down ~ similar // BR factory sweater dress, old // nordstrom rack tights // Mia booties

Mass Behaviors:

Pretty impressed with the children's behaviors this week. They kept themselves busy with the coloring books. Thank goodness. One mini meltdown occurred and Sebastian had to be taken at the back but I would call this Sunday a pretty good Mass!

Andrew Luck (SJ) - A

Reggie Wayne (Daniel) - A+

Isabel - A+

// Andrew Luck jersey ~ gift  //

The boys wore their jerseys. Isabel and I were more creative. She wore a pink long sleeve shirt, then Chambray dress and tights. She wanted her picture taken with her crown. (for real)

Old navy puffer // chambray Gap dress ~ similar // long sleeve shirt // Old Navy leggings

We have a few more hours before the game. I'd like to take a nap now :)

Happy Sunday, friends. Go to Mass today. 

Linking up with FL&P and Doranda and Sarah. 

GO COLTS!!!

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media: stop using my name + other takes {7qt}

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1. what's in a name?
I value my name. It's my name given to me by my parents. They thought long and hard to name their firstborn. When I first heard about my name being used by media in the name of terrorism, it felt "weird". now it's just ANNOYING! When I introduce myself, I actually stop for a sec to see if I should stop at isis or continue with my last name.

I was named after this all supreme Goddess, Isis. And it's unfair that I have been using this name for >30 years and in just a matter of months, because of media coverage, the beautiful name is trashed.

so media, please stop using my name. Mr. Barack Obama uses Isil on his speech... so please, please media. STOP USING my name in the name of terrorism.

please sign this petition started by a fellowlady also named Isis.... Let's start using a different name just like the president.

2. people ask why i chose child neurology.
"how can you see sick babies every single day?"

it's hard... Specially when I am lacking sleep, not feeling well and I have a headache... Distancing myself and staying objective can be hard.

It's also one of the reasons I put more effort into what I wear at work. I call it diverting attention to something I can handle... I cannot imagine wearing all black everyday, without color, without bling and having to deal with grim, sad prognosis and diseases I can only treat via supportive care.

So you might roll your eyes with my OOTD posts... But I call it my coping mechanism.

3. I am so behind on these things.  I finally met Jack Bauer! 

Back in 2001, I was this nerd who was into organic chem and biology. I had no time for TV. A decade later, I checked out the first season of 24 from the library..... I am liking it.

4. Frank Deford's sweetness and light segment is entertaining and informative....
Listen or read this story about the NFL seeking superbowl volunteers.First, I do not have anything against the NFL. in fact, you'll find here on the blog that I am a Colts Fan. however, just like a lot of other businesses, some things are NOT fair. I have always been baffled about the amount of money spent on sports and entertainment here in the US... and then nada for our children's education.

Here's my favorite line: Of all the great, needy charities in the world, desperate for volunteers, who, in their right mind, would pick the Super Bowl?

ha.

Btw, the pict of the guy on NPR's website is taken at the XLV Superbowl here in Indianapolis. You can see the monument circle and big sign at the background.

5. This is not Mickey Mouse.

photo source

my quickest take ever.
just the pict above.

6. high-tech reproductive health
Just because it can be done, does not mean we have to do it. Agree? (and it's ok if you disagree). instead of freezing your eggs, doing IVF etc,why not consider adoption?

7.cuddling with my youngest

enough controversies and headaches.
I am leaving you with my littlest. Praise God for health and love.

Ric Rac top, thrifted

Banana republic skirt, thrifted

Mia Booties

Linking up with Jen for my 7qt Friday... also with Sherry, Elena, Sarah and Doranda.

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fall = football

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My husband's favorite season is Autumn. He likes the cool temps and football. Our wedding anniversary in the autumn got nothing to do with his answer.

If you're family or reader for awhile now, it's no secret that I am a Colts fan. Though Derrick is essentially a Hoosier now (he's lived here in Indy, longer than he's lived in the Bay Area), there is no changing his mind. He is first and foremost an SF 49ers fan.... then a Colts fan.

I let him dress the children one Sunday. I saw them wearing this.

ok fair enough... it's Sunday night football and Derrick wanted to beat the Bears. 

I am a supportive wife. The Colts were not playing that day....  I had no qualms wearing my red and gold for him.

on Derrick: wear your team's colors, if you love SF like him

or you bleed blue like me

D-crew

Daniel ~ Janie and Jack

Isabel ~ Hello Kitty (here's a cute one for Halloween)

Bastian ~ Janie and Jack

on me: SF 49ers shirt (gift)

get it here

How about you? What's your favorite season? Why?

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