tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.comments2010-06-15T15:45:53.221-07:00The Stromski's WorldCharissa @ The Stromski's Worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02096332773546927354noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-88859885134625090452010-06-15T15:45:53.221-07:002010-06-15T15:45:53.221-07:00Awesome pics:) Where did you stay? Was it right in...Awesome pics:) Where did you stay? Was it right in the Downtown area? We always stay with Eric's parents, but I would love to stay right in the downtown sometime. Your room looked really nice. My boys love Sea World too:)Alicia Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-87186311061045475132010-05-10T18:34:34.329-07:002010-05-10T18:34:34.329-07:00YAY! That looked like such a good time - 30 people...YAY! That looked like such a good time - 30 people? WOW, what a great turnout! Great job on the activities and the cake was awesome! Love the graham cracker barn doors.That pic of him with his cousins is the greatest - I don't think I have ever seen him smile that big!!!CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-67564377399707531792010-05-10T15:56:39.180-07:002010-05-10T15:56:39.180-07:00Wow, Charissa! You did a great job. Looks like a f...Wow, Charissa! You did a great job. Looks like a fun party.Mitchell and Amy Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820741631109693677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-90734931296868731662010-05-01T20:26:12.763-07:002010-05-01T20:26:12.763-07:00What a testament to the kind of mom you are. You h...What a testament to the kind of mom you are. You have taught him so much. I know several kids that could barely say anything more than Mama or Dada by the time they were 2 years old. You are doing so much to help him grow and develop both mentally and physically - you should be so proud of yourself! I am sorry we will miss his big party. =(CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-76935038395029579902010-04-25T17:03:28.909-07:002010-04-25T17:03:28.909-07:00So proud of you for being willing to do things on ...So proud of you for being willing to do things on your own. I know that is something that you have never liked doing, but you shouldn't have to miss out on things you want because others aren't available to do them with you. Some of the best times I have had are spent experiencing new things by myself. And then there have been times when I wanted people to go with me somewhere, and they couldn't, so I went anyway, and it turned out being totally lame - and then I thought, "I'm sure glad I didn't drag anyone to this." =) Sure, it's fun to have someone there experiencing it, but it's also neat to have those moments of discovery to yourself sometimes so others' experiences don't influence yours.CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-19170704032903780752010-04-22T13:42:49.317-07:002010-04-22T13:42:49.317-07:00Yes I do it every time. We at the Stromski house a...Yes I do it every time. We at the Stromski house are HUGE mushroom people :)<br />I actually found the tip a long time ago on the actually mushroom package, but I haven't ever seen it since then. The plastic from the packaging adds too much moisture, the mushroom soaks it up and makes it go bad.Charissa @ The Stromski's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096332773546927354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-91977338859697234172010-04-21T18:30:16.485-07:002010-04-21T18:30:16.485-07:00Really? Have you done that? I had never heard th...Really? Have you done that? I had never heard that about the paper bag and mushrooms. We're not huge mushrooms people here in the Wilhelmsen house, as you can imagine! :)Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-24888334850629674362010-04-21T18:28:51.321-07:002010-04-21T18:28:51.321-07:00Girlfriend, what an awesome opportunity! You are ...Girlfriend, what an awesome opportunity! You are a perfect fit for Social & Creative Director. I'm so happy for you. I, too, am blessed by your coming into God's will for yourself. There is something so wonderful about watching God's faithfulness in the ones you love. <br /><br />Also, I'm glad you're blogging again. I like reading your thoughts.<br /><br />XOXO<br />JessJessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-42450921906591767912010-04-15T11:21:53.555-07:002010-04-15T11:21:53.555-07:00JEALOUS! It's one of those things that I'...JEALOUS! It's one of those things that I've wanted for like ever and haven't bought. Always seems to be something else that I need, you know?<br /><br />P.S. I'm glad you're posting again. I like reading your blog...Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-53719325855746211962010-04-14T16:43:17.156-07:002010-04-14T16:43:17.156-07:00I am glad to see you are using your blog again. It...I am glad to see you are using your blog again. It is a wonderful practice to put your thoughts and wishes out into the universe - I strongly believe that it is therapeutic (sp?) in a sense, and when you put yourself out there, some great things can come back to you.<br /> I really appreciate what you said about not comparing yourself to others. God makes us all unique, and beautiful, and gives us special gifts, but it's up to use to recognize those things within ourselves. I've always hoped that people will like me for me, but if they don't, I have realized that it is their issue, not mine. I am glad you see that too. It's freeing in a sense.<br />And as far as you realizing that God wants for you different than he wants for someone else - I guess we all have a little struggle with that from time to time. I know we sure did a couple years ago, with Solon's job, the miscarriage, deaths of family members all at the same time - it seemed that everything we wanted was so far out of reach, and then one day, when God was ready to provide, things just started to fall into place. <br />I am really glad you have found a connection with your MOPS group. I know that is something you have been searching for, and you will be great as the Creative Director and Social Coordinator. Those women are lucky to have you! I can't wait to hear about your experiences in this new role!CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-37909438514273051042009-08-03T21:12:04.142-07:002009-08-03T21:12:04.142-07:00YAY!YAY!CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-45015260807447502392009-07-08T06:58:02.455-07:002009-07-08T06:58:02.455-07:00Seriously, what a cute kid that Garrett is! I'...Seriously, what a cute kid that Garrett is! I'm glad you had that time with your family.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-56440944325927727642009-06-26T19:33:55.797-07:002009-06-26T19:33:55.797-07:00Charissa,
what an amazing post. I can relate to so...Charissa,<br />what an amazing post. I can relate to so much of it. I am living in New Jersey...quite a ways away from ALL my family in Illinois. Everytime I go home I try to document our visits with my grandparents, Leah's great-grandparents. I figure it is the only way for her to truly know anything about them. I think that your son will benefit from your value of family. <br />Cheers,<br />~AmyMitchell and Amy Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820741631109693677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-86946640505569878012009-05-23T14:02:05.985-07:002009-05-23T14:02:05.985-07:00Charissa, you are doing such a great job as a mom,...Charissa, you are doing such a great job as a mom, cook, wife and teacher plus religious teacher. I am so very proud of you and happy for your family. Keep up the good work. They will be forever grateful to have you in their life. You know "mom" is the center of things. You set a good example!<br /><br />Love,<br />Aunt PatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575584922515278714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-17174978013073357262009-05-22T15:06:50.702-07:002009-05-22T15:06:50.702-07:00What a great day! I'm so sad that I couldn't be th...What a great day! I'm so sad that I couldn't be there. :( I wish we could have the kids' parties outside, but with birthdays in October and February, that's rare. You guys are so luck to have such great weather!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210035159444810433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-80686900608103374362009-05-22T15:04:02.447-07:002009-05-22T15:04:02.447-07:00They sure do grow fast!They sure do grow fast!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210035159444810433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-87119931521612380272009-05-22T07:32:16.368-07:002009-05-22T07:32:16.368-07:00Oh my goodness. Two molars. Wow! Thankfully whe...Oh my goodness. Two molars. Wow! Thankfully when this is over, it's over!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-9929575067560496212009-05-20T17:25:59.629-07:002009-05-20T17:25:59.629-07:00OH YUM-OH! I want some of that mustard lime chick...OH YUM-OH! I want some of that mustard lime chicken... Tell me how it is.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-60744987985373119622009-05-19T10:04:00.000-07:002009-05-19T10:04:00.000-07:00I love that pic of him in the hat!I love that pic of him in the hat!CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-80172183095248209732009-05-18T13:49:00.000-07:002009-05-18T13:49:00.000-07:00Your meals look great! I love spaghetti squash, an...Your meals look great! I love spaghetti squash, and I've been wanting to try that slow cooker chicken recipe for awhile now... You should check out springpad's <br /><A HREF="http://www.springpadit.com/springpads/mealplanner/" REL="nofollow">weekly meal planner</A> - it's a great way to organize all of your menus and recipes, I think you'd really like it!<br /><br />Rachel @ springpadRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227478523771545836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-70511791983496129822009-05-18T09:53:00.000-07:002009-05-18T09:53:00.000-07:00Wow! It's gone by so fast!Wow! It's gone by so fast!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874676638957145277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-65177155806455184072009-05-03T21:10:00.000-07:002009-05-03T21:10:00.000-07:00Just wanted to stop by and thank you for stopping ...Just wanted to stop by and thank you for stopping by my blog and taking the time to leave a comment. <br /><br />Reading about your son, I smiled as I remembered when ours were that age. Enjoy this stage and every stage, they grow up way too fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-15345341000656159092009-05-03T20:37:00.000-07:002009-05-03T20:37:00.000-07:00thanks for sharing! :) The things they learn, say,...thanks for sharing! :) The things they learn, say, and do gets even more exciting as they get older!:) I love Robbie's age right now! It's so fun!The Smith Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971862661499939652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-54812107283630919362009-05-01T08:18:00.000-07:002009-05-01T08:18:00.000-07:00ok thanks, but I don't really think we would use t...ok thanks, but I don't really think we would use the salsa unless we were having a party or something.Charissa @ The Stromski's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096332773546927354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918293735311675204.post-75075939458195345702009-04-30T19:46:00.000-07:002009-04-30T19:46:00.000-07:00I could give you a recipe for my mom's green salsa...I could give you a recipe for my mom's green salsa. You use a bunch of tomatillos for that. Yummy. I have a couple recipes for you.CandidaBellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305833655756587315noreply@blogger.com