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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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All things considered, it was a fantastic week. No disclaimer needed.

We're almost one week down on Paul being gone. Escrow is progressing – we might close as early as next Thursday. Baby girl preformed her first dance recital for an audience of one on Wednesday night. I have creative work and fun projects lined up for the next few weeks and visitors coming every weekend in February.

I cannot thank you enough for your kind comments on my posts this week. I have to say, these transition times are always hard (and this one is a big one) but they bring with them so much. So many new ideas. So much emotion. So much energy. So much inspiration. It's a joy to share here and I really appreciate that you are taking the time to read and share encouragement. It totally helps. Also – no need to worry, I will not lift anything heavy while moving. My health and that of baby girl's comes first.

Have a great weekend.

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29 responses to “around here.”

  1. Alyssa B Avatar
    Alyssa B

    I SO enjoy your posts each day! All the way from Sydney Aus

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  2. Jessica Rodarte Avatar
    Jessica Rodarte

    Her first dance recital! C: Did she do that move where she extends her elbow and leaves it there for a long time?

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  3. Sarah Stäbler Avatar
    Sarah Stäbler

    You’re amazing and I always enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for your openness to share all this with us! I’m so glad you’re able to see the positive in this time of transition.
    A little dance recital, eh? That sounds like such an amazing feeling!

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  4. Carla Avatar
    Carla

    So much congrats on your baby girl!! Sometimes I miss those little joys that only come with pregnancy… Like little dance recitals in your belly. Enjoy every moment, those babies grow up tooooo fast. (Mine are now 15, 11 & 3).
    P.S. I think we might have the same KitchenAid… Buttercup yellow? 🙂

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  5. orange gearle Avatar
    orange gearle

    I love dance recital bellies!!! (not so much belly dance recitals, although that would probably be fun too). 🙂 Yay you! The house will be so much fun as you nest, nest, nest!! 🙂

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  6. jodi Avatar
    jodi

    you are amazing. i hope you know that.

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  7. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Have a good weekend and super admiration for your endless positivity. Happy Friday x

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  8. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    so inspiring! Thought you might love this! http://pinterest.com/pin/249457266832017947/

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  9. Cady Avatar
    Cady

    If you can catch it, video tape your belly moving! So weird and yet fascinating at the same time. Plus it’s something fun to look back on.
    I know how tough those first few days (and then the middle days, and then the last days) can be during a deployment. You seem to be doing really well and very focused. I’m glad the baby and the move will keep you occupied!

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  10. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    yep! love it. 🙂

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  11. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    nope, just big big movements compared to what I am used to. 🙂

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  12. katie Avatar
    katie

    so many big and exciting things for you guys. i love your commitment to enjoying it all and appreciating this time in your life while you and paul are in different places (even though you’re in different places!).

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  13. Jessika Avatar
    Jessika

    Have you watched the most recent episode of How I Met Your Mother? I thought of it when I saw your PS I love you stamp. 🙂

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  14. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    I did – too funny. 🙂

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  15. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    You are just such an inspiration! I haven’t knitted for years but you have got me itching to make a blanket… just need the weather to cool down (other side of the world). All the best:)

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  16. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    So happy that you have modern technology to keep in touch now on deployments. My husband is a Naval Academy grad and he did 2 WEST PAC deployments in the 90’s before he went to business school. We had to rely on telegrams (yep!), lots of missed phone calls, and handwritten letters (prized possessions!). Email started to kick in during his last deployment in ’97. Thank goodness for Face Time and Google Chat!

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  17. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    So fun! My little guy has been making my belly dance a lot this week too! It never ceases to blow my mind!

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  18. Jessica Rodarte Avatar
    Jessica Rodarte

    C:

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  19. Pink Ronnie Avatar
    Pink Ronnie

    Those dance recitals are the best. Glad you have fun projects and visitors lined up.
    Happy weekend, Elise! Look forward to the news of the house closing!
    Ronnie xo

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  20. Shereen Avatar
    Shereen

    Baby girl’s first dance recital! How fun!

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  21. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    SO beyond jealous that you can be wearing a maxi and sandals right now! We’re in Boston, hunkered down with the blizzard!

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  22. Lisa Goren Avatar
    Lisa Goren

    Thats awesome the first week went so well- i think your move came at the perfect time along with this deployment- it will keep you so busy (in a good way) and you would probably feel guilty if paul was home because once you get the keys, all you will want to do is decorate- you can spend all your time making a house a home and that is awesome

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  23. Lakeisha Avatar
    Lakeisha

    I’m so glad I found your blog in December. I do wish I’d found it sooner! You have truly inspired me with my Project Life journey. I’ve re-discovered the love I had when I first began this journey 4 years ago. I love the Seafoam edition, and I visit your blog daily for inspiration. Thanks for sharing and your positive outlook of life is so refrehing – you are truly a joy. Congrats on your little princess and I’ll think of you during this transition. I’m a knitter and I’ve enjoyed your patterns – thanks for sharing…………

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    faith

    My boyfriend is going on a fishing trip and I was kinda bugged by it at first, so I’ve not stopped and put myself in check and told myself to get over it.
    You truly are a great inspiration to women, single or with someone, young or old like me,41.
    It’s really going to be a great experience for you and baby girl and when dad comes home, something great to share with him.”I was 6 months pregnant when me and baby decorated the living room, she loves the colors” Sounds like a cute idea to me.

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  25. faith Avatar
    faith

    NOW stopped

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  26. Toni From Avatar
    Toni From

    You have such a great outlook, just love that!

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  27. pinkcherrymama Avatar
    pinkcherrymama

    you are such a strong lady 🙂 i don’t know what it’s like to be in that situations, but i have many friends who have had to be there…you handle it with such grace. i love how you document it all.

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  28. Brittany @ Kitchen::Candid Avatar
    Brittany @ Kitchen::Candid

    So many stamps! They are just lovely! And belly dance recitals are simply the best!!!

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  29. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    I’m keeping you in my thoughts! I’m also a military (Army) wife and have also experienced those separations and tough times. We are apart now for a few months until our move this summer, but it’s not a deployment and easier to handle. I love your positive attitude and refusal to be a victim of the lifestyle 🙂 I believe sometimes we find amazing strength in ourselves during these times and it really can be a blessing. Best wishes to you, your husband and little one.

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