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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

march : currently.

Currentlymarch

feeling little baby kicks all day long.

loving her and her constant companionship so much.

finding myself singing twinkle, twinkle little star out loud so she can hear my voice on the alone days.

incredibly grateful for my parents and their hard work this past weekend.

happy to have the washer and dryer hooked up.

looking around my house and seeing "complete" projects.

filling the house with an absurd amount of plants.

dreaming about sheer white curtains in our bedroom.

planning some big art for the walls.

planting a vegetable garden.

taking a run at growing artichokes this season.

still deciding what another new plants to try.

thrilled to have made it to 27 weeks with this pregnancy.

praying for the remaining 13 weeks to be healthy and simple.

marveling over a calendar that involves plans for 10 out the the next 13 weekends.

saying good-bye to my belly button…

…and welcoming with open arms a growing baby bump.

re-watching FRIENDS from the beginning for the 95th time.

sewing black and white squares together.

wearing maxi skirts everyday.

savoring my one cup of coffee & cereal with banana each morning.

getting through this second deployment much more gracefully.

soaking up the sunshine.

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57 responses to “march : currently.”

  1. Ffion Avatar
    Ffion

    Sounds like you’re doing pretty well 🙂 I’m assuming that foto was taken in your new place?
    How do you manage to keep your stuff so tidy… my mind boggles. I quite enjoy tidying up, yet my place never seems to stay that way for long xD Especially not when I get busy on projects.

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  2. Armalite Avatar
    Armalite

    The long skirt look really suits you. And you seem insanely happy, which you definitely deserve.

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  3. Jess Ankney Avatar
    Jess Ankney

    lovely. just lovely.

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  4. Samantha Andrews Avatar
    Samantha Andrews

    Aww. Your office is looking awesome & love your outfit. I’m happy that things are going more smoothly for you this deployment! They’re so hard & with a baby on the way could seem very overwhelming. But you seem so well! Hope everything continues to go smoothly!!!

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  5. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    What a sweet post. I have to say, it is such a joy to watch you do this. You are so graceful and peaceful and I hope I would handle your situation as well as you are. Congrats and love to you.

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  6. Pink Ronnie Avatar
    Pink Ronnie

    So wonderful to read this Elise…
    It truly is amazing to never feel alone because of the baby in your tummy.
    Will be praying for your baby girl too in the last trimester.
    Ronnie xo

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  7. Laney Avatar
    Laney

    I love your office!
    Have a great day!

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  8. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    The singing! Such a clever idea. I can only imagine how I would probably be that crazy woman talking to herself and the plants and the kitchen drawers all day long when alone for such a long strech of time. Do you have friends in SD you moved “back” to? Nevermind answering such a personal question on the net, who am I to ask anyway 😉

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  9. Emily S Avatar
    Emily S

    I have sung “Twinkle Twinkle” at bed time to my son ever since he was an infant. Now at 22 months, he has started singing that song back to me. It is THE BEST 🙂

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  10. ee k. Avatar
    ee k.

    Love this. Especially love that you’re re-watching Friends. My favorite show ever.

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  11. Karina K Avatar
    Karina K

    I would always rewatch friends when I moved somewhere new!! I haven’t done it awhile, I love that show. Love your outfit!!

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  12. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    elise, i am so happy to read that you’re taking this deployment a little easier this time. it seems like it might be because of that sweet little girl in your belly! 🙂

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  13. Ashley Thomas Avatar
    Ashley Thomas

    Elise- You seem so happy and at peace in that photo. May these last few weeks fly by as you prepare for your sweet bundle of JOY!!! So happy for you! 🙂

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  14. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    haha I forgot that I lost my belly button for a while whilst I was pregnant and yes they do go back to normal at some point. Thanks for bring back that little memory (nice warm glow) :-).

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  15. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    oh also meant to say that I found my husbands deployment a lot easier when I was pregnant, think it’s because you have something so big to think about.

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  16. ~Michelle Avatar
    ~Michelle

    ha ha Friends!
    How YOU doin’?

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  17. ~Michelle Avatar
    ~Michelle

    Married a lesbian, left a man at the altar, fell in love with a gay ice dancer, threw a girl’s wooden leg in a fire, living in a box!

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  18. Maruša Avatar
    Maruša

    love the photo, you two are so beautiful! 🙂

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  19. ~Michelle Avatar
    ~Michelle

    The best thing about Friends, for me, was that I was the same age as the characters and so were all my friends, and we were in the same stage of life. Living in cruddy apts in the city, hanging out with friends at the local place, dating the wrong people, getting Rachel’s haircut, and always wanting to see what the girls wore.
    Every time I see that show I am taken back to that time in my life.

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  20. stephanie Avatar
    stephanie

    We found fairly sheer white curtains at Target, fyi:)

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  21. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Lovely : )

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  22. Lisa S. Avatar
    Lisa S.

    so happy this has been a smooth transition for you & baby girl! you are just glowing 🙂 where are you getting all your cute maxi skirts? they look great with the bump!

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  23. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    yep! I have a place for everything and make sure I return items to their place. I also purge and donate supplies and STUFF often because I am not a big fan of clutter. 🙂

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  24. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    thanks! All over the place. The one in this photo is alternative apparel but I have found great ones at old navy too.

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  25. Kelsey McEvoy Avatar
    Kelsey McEvoy

    Beautiful and inspiring, as always. That maxi skirt looks GREAT on you and your uber cute baby bump (I can’t pull off the maxi look, womp womp).
    Your new home is gorgeous, and you’re absolutely glowing in it. Happy to hear that you’re handling this deployment more gracefully. They’re hard, I know (before we were married my husband was deployed for a year).
    We’re getting ready to plant our first veggie garden, too, but the danger of frost hasn’t quite disappeared yet here in DC so we’ll have to wait another few weeks. Excited to see your progress!

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  26. Alyssa Avatar
    Alyssa

    You look adorable in maxis with a precious baby bump!
    I love that you’re still drinking coffee, in small amounts, of course. People give me a big scare about what you can and can’t do during pregnancy, but I think it’s all about moderation and responsibility!

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  27. JillT Avatar
    JillT

    So happy you have that sweet little one to keep you company. Is your desk the formerly taped desk? I remember you saying something about it not lasting and wondering if it took any special effort to remove. Un-du perhaps?

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  28. Cynthia H Avatar
    Cynthia H

    Love the office set-up and Hooray for 27 weeks!! And double hooray for surviving deployment with grace.

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  29. Kris Avatar
    Kris

    …and, there is no one else in the house.

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  30. cinback Avatar
    cinback

    Love the photos you are sharing of your new place. Congrats, by the way, it looks like you have found a gem! It is always so fun to ‘set up’ a new home and I am interested to see how you decorate your great place. So BRAVE of you to be doing it without Paul, but at the same time, good on you! Blessings.

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  31. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    True story.

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  32. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Different desk. I still have that taped desk but in another corner and I recovered it with thick Kraft packing paper instead of peeling the tape.

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  33. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Yep! Moderation for the win! 🙂

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  34. Angela NJ Avatar
    Angela NJ

    A few thoughts as I read your post today…
    Congratulations on your 27th week; you look great!
    That room you’re in gets great light…I miss that about living out west, so thanks for sharing such a happy photo
    Finally, would love to know about that wooden table along the wall opposite the window – not sure if it’s a vintage find or something that can still be purchased but I like the size and function.
    Wishing you the happiest of weeks!

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  35. MaryBeth Avatar
    MaryBeth

    Long time reader- first time commenter… but Iust saw this on Pinterest and thought of you… DIY succulent wreath… hope you do it!
    http://pinterest.com/pin/353884483189593619/

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  36. Xin Avatar
    Xin

    Haha, I am re-watching Friends from the beginning too! I must have watched it just as many times as you have. 🙂

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  37. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    love that.

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  38. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    it is just ikea – meant as a kitchen island. 🙂

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  39. Shelby Avatar
    Shelby

    That skirt and your sweet smile are simply divine!

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  40. Patchouly Avatar
    Patchouly

    Random non-baby or craft related question 🙂 How do switch back and forth from curly to straight hair with such ease? I am impressed and wish I could do the same!

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  41. Brittany @ Kitchen::Candid Avatar
    Brittany @ Kitchen::Candid

    I love Friends! I am thinking I need to buy to whole series. But the show that I “can watch any time/all the time and never get sick of” is Gilmore Girls.
    Oh gosh, I might have to go pop in a disc right now!

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  42. Ashlee Avatar
    Ashlee

    Girlfriend, you are rocking that baby bump. Love this sweet post and that darling photo! I wish I lived closer to watch Friends reruns with you. I own every season on DVD so clearly we were meant to be friends 😉

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  43. Abbey P. Avatar
    Abbey P.

    So many of those things have been on my list while being pregnant (only 8 weeks to go over here). Glad to see you’re doing well!

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  44. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Different products. Straight takes time. Curly is instant. Having it short helps.

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  45. Josephine Avatar
    Josephine

    Elise, I read here everyday, but never seem to comment which is absurdly rude! (In my defence I have two little distractions!)
    I just want to add my voice here to cheer you on during this amazing, crazy time you’re experiencing! You are one inspiring gal (I started project life this year and i love it despite not being a natural record-keeper), and I hope you stay healthy, happy and safe for the rest of the pregnancy. Congrats on all you’ve achieved this year already (yikes!).

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  46. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    Sounds like things are going amazing there for you! I’m glad Paul’s deployment is easier than last time… I’m sure knowing that your not alone this time with your little lady there with you makes it a bit easier! I’m loving seeing all your plant photos, and can’t wait to see your finished quilt… The black and white looks amazing together! You look so glowing and stunning in that photo! 🙂

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  47. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    Your blog is one of the only ones I make the time to ready anymore, and I thought you’d appreciate knowing that. 🙂 My son just turned 1 and I’ve already been awful at time management, LOL!
    So glad you’re doing well with pregnancy, it suits you! I have some serious baby fever and you’re not helping. 😉

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  48. Rosa Avatar
    Rosa

    this is totally random comment. I just finished reading THE NIGHT CIRCUS after you recommended it and I fell in love with it! It was pure magic! thanks for sharing, it’s funny but black and white will never be the same to me 🙂
    P.S: you glow!

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  49. susi davis Avatar
    susi davis

    You look even more beautiful pregnant than your already beautiful glowing self. My face was so swollen AND broken out! I love how chic you look in a maxi skirt.

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  50. Tanya Watson - NZ Avatar
    Tanya Watson – NZ

    I love your blog and check it every day lol, I don’t normally comment but what about planting swan plants for the monarch butterfly, they are stunning and it will be a year or two before you little one enjoys them to but in the mean time you and Paul can watch the caterpillars and butterflies, we have some now and we have over 60 caterpillars on them (poor plants just not enough for that many) my 5 year old son loves going out and watching them, I love taking photos of them and watching them to….

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