Hi, I’m Carrie Duvall! I’m a wife and stay at home mom from Greenville, SC. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-18940587-2’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @carrieduvall)http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrqtkebSXy1qdit92o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Ok, I’m looking at new hair ideas. Let me know which one you like best by the name under each individual picture! Thanks in advance for your input!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/10382575192http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/10382575192Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:05:02 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq1wlEvET1qdit92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> Our First Fall Leaf fell on August 15th!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq1wlEvET1qdit92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> Landon holding the leaf!<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq1wlEvET1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Playing with the sidewalk chalk!<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq1wlEvET1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Landon tearing up the apples!<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqq1wlEvET1qdit92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> Landon sprinkling the topping!<br/><br/> <p>On August 15th, we experienced a first - our first fall leaf! It was crazy! I didn’t know that the leaves would start turning so soon! So, I had Landon hold it & pose with it! Then we continued playing with sidewalk chalk!</p> <p>Today, the 29th, we started going through the alphabet for the second time. This week is the letter A. We made Apple Crisp today. We measured and mixed together all the ingredients for the topping & then Landon helped me tear up the apples (I had to remind him not to eat all the apples as he was tearing them up) and then he sprinkled the topping on the apples. It was delicious, but even if it had tasted terrible, Landon had fun helping in the kitchen. So proud of my little boy! He’s growing up so fast! </p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/9574212681http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/9574212681Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:33:55 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loaxo50GaH1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loaxo50GaH1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loaxo50GaH1qdit92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loaxo50GaH1qdit92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I decided to make Ants on a Log the other day. Banana, Sunflower Seed Butter, and Raisins. I forgot, however, that Ants on a Log uses celery, not a banana. Oops! Oh well! We made Ants on a <strong>Birch</strong> Log instead! Landon LOVED it! Hope the photos made you smile!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/7597979899http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/7597979899Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:31:15 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loaw2rLC431qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wordless Wednesday… I haven’t done a post like this in a while. First saw the idea from my friend, <a href="http://www.leprakans.com">Jodee</a> a few years back. So, even though this post isn’t quite “Wordless”, it’s limited in words! ; )</p> <p>I took this picture of Landon this morning outside our house. He was patiently waiting and smiling. I can’t believe that my little boy is almost 2 and a half! Wow! He’s getting so big. He sings ALL the time, talks all the time and even believes that if he “Moo’s” at the trees that they will fall over. I love this little boy SO much and I can’t remember what life was like before he came into my life. </p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/7596666185http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/7596666185Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:56:50 -0400JodeeWordless WednesdayLandonMoo<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm50m8Xf7M1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So, today was a rough day. Landon was very sad, very tired, and he said his mouth was hurting. Poor little boy! To top it all off, he woke up early from his nap because of a nightmare! His night got a little better when he had some Strawberry Pie and Cool Whip! Let’s hope tomorrow is a better day! </p> <p>#30daysphoto http://pinterest.com/pin/31275084/</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/6090276702http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/6090276702Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:42:08 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvpaloj0n1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvpaloj0n1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvpaloj0n1qdit92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvpaloj0n1qdit92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljvpaloj0n1qdit92o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>How I found Landon after his nap today (April 18, 2011) - best thing I’ve ever found in a box of diapers! : ) Love him so much!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/4736981574http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/4736981574Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:51:00 -0400<p>So, what do you do with a very active two year old on a rainy day? Sitting around & watching TV is always an option… oh wait, NO it’s not! What a waste of a day! So, here’s what we’ve done so far today - we’ve been quite busy! </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhup1ySbgh1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>Landon washed his plastic eggs (he didn’t know it then, but he was getting ready for a special surprise egg hunt after lunch). He got SOAKED in the process and drank a little bit of soapy water, but he had a good time!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhurhnne001qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>After changing him out of his wet clothes, we got into some warmer clothes & a sweatshirt & headed outside. I bought Landon his first pack of sidewalk chalk in the dollar section at Target a few weeks ago & today was the perfect day to head out & try it out. Landon really liked the big chalk & enjoyed coloring in the shapes that Mommy drew.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhurpjHFFG1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>Since he had his Wellies on, I decided to let Landon run in the yard - you can see the sun starting to come out in this picture.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhurrpUk7F1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>The puddles were gone, but Landon remembered stomping in the puddles yesterday, so we found an itty bitty puddle and “stomped” in it.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhusa21R1s1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhus9eylXL1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>After Lunch, I told Landon we were going on an egg hunt. I had ten eggs. I filled two of the ten eggs with a “surprise” (aka one jelly bean). I hid them around the living room and Landon put them in the basket. Once we collected all ten eggs, we opened them and looked for the “surprise” in two of them! He loved finding the jelly beans. Such a fun day!</p> <p>What have you done today? Have you had a fun day? I hope so!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3766127507http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3766127507Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:55:00 -0500<p>These pictures were taken on January 30th, 2011. It was an unusually warm day that day (we were wearing short sleeves, for goodness sake!), so we took advantage of the beautiful weather! Here are three pictures of that day! Enjoy!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhrv716Wwv1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>                      Yes, Landon, you do Rock! You’re so stinkin’ cute!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhrv7jWSjR1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>                                             Love your smile, babe!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhrv8dYmHP1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p> <p>Nathan & Daddy “flying” outside in the grass! What a great Daddy you have, Landon!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3736185936http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3736185936Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:06:20 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MTmUTr2zohc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This song has been running through my head all day today… Hope it’s a blessing to someone else too : )</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3708153575http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3708153575Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:30:08 -0500<p>God has funny ways of getting my attention… like “random” songs :)</p> <p>Landon & I were in the car this morning on our way to Sams Club. I normally just turn on the Sirius Christian station “The Message,” but since I had my ipod with me, I decided to see what Landon wanted to listen to. Kids music? No. Psalty? No. Oldies? No. Well, since nothing is going to get a Yes today, I decided to put my ipod on the Genius playlist (something I don’t think I’ve ever done in the car), just to see what would come up. Well, don’t you know that the very first song was “The Closer I get to the Cross” by Palisade. If you have not heard this song before, I highly suggest you go to itunes and listen to the minute long clip - it’s definitely worth your time. I would even suggest paying the .99 to have it in your playlist, but that’s just my opinion ; )</p> <p>I have to be honest, the first few lines I sang mindlessly, not even paying attention to the words. But then, I heard the words of the chorus “The closer I get to the cross, the more I clearly see The holiness of You and the sinfulness in me.” OUCH! Ok God, you’ve got my attention now! I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and I promise that this is the first time this song has hit me like this. You see, my Pastor, Phil, has been teaching on Sin and God’s holiness the past few weeks. It was like it suddenly all came together and it was an awesome moment of “Wow! I totally get it now!”</p> <p>Thank you, God, for using “random” things, like my ipod’s Genius playlist and the words of a faithful pastor to speak to my heart. I hope that this song is an encouragement to you as it has been to me!</p> <p>Carrie</p> <p>ps…<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJK3rxolZVs&playnext=1&list=PL9CA664E3B59B6A6A">This video</a> is of one of the original writers, Johnny Lemonis singing this song. I really like his version too : )</p> <p>The Closer I Get to the Cross (Scott Krippayne/John Lemonis/Tony Wood) Lyrics:</p> <p><strong>Verse 1</strong> There is safety in the distance where it’s out of sight and mind, Where life is unexamined for fear of what I’ll find. And once again in solitude, my soul is unfulfilled, But I press through the crowd and step toward the hill.</p> <p><strong>Chorus </strong>The closer I get to the cross, the more I clearly see The holiness of You and the sinfulness in me. There’s a beauty in the agony that draws me to this place. The closer I get to the cross, the more amazed I am by grace.</p> <p><strong>Verse 2</strong> There are times I want to turn my head so I don’t have to face the truth Of everything You’ve done for me and what I’ve done to You. But here my eyes are opened and it breaks my heart to know Just how deep the roots of all my failures grow.</p> <p><strong>Chorus</strong> The closer I get to the cross, the more I clearly see The holiness of You and the sinfulness in me. There’s a beauty in the agony that draws me to this place. The closer I get to the cross, the more amazed I am by grace.</p> <p><strong>Bridge</strong> Draw me nearer, nearer, Blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, Blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side.</p> <p><strong>Chorus</strong> The closer I get to the cross, the more I clearly see The holiness of You and the sinfulness in me. There’s a beauty in the agony that draws me to this place.  The closer I get to the cross, The closer I get to the cross, The closer I get to the cross, The more amazed I am by grace.<br/><br/></p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3435851032http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3435851032Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:56:47 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgev1qvVQO1qdit92o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>These are the cool glasses that Landon picked out of the prize container. He also got: 4 Thomas stickers (2 are on his sleeves), a new toothbrush, a sand timer (for brushing his teeth), some flossers and a yellow smiley face balloon. He had the option of eating some ice cream at the office, but he was NOT in the mood. He wanted his Paci & to get the heck out of there ASAP!</p> <p>I hope his next appointment goes a little better. We did all we could to prepare him for his appointment, but no matter how fun you make it, that little toothbrush is just NOT the same!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3217729564http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3217729564Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:56:00 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfyk5hWWFg1qdit92o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Starbucks & Woody - two favorites around our house. Apparently his milk was too cold, so we gave him the Starbucks sleeve from Nathan’s drink the night before. Does this count as “Upcycling” or “Reusing?”</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3054385571http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/3054385571Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:38:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leyx1dCTGn1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2729734441http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2729734441Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:44:05 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lew307yYEo1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lew307yYEo1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lew307yYEo1qdit92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lew307yYEo1qdit92o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A few photos from out in the snow yesterday!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2707473380http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2707473380Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:59:57 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leim1zoNnV1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leim1zoNnV1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leim1zoNnV1qdit92o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Landon found his Bumbo in the closet this morning & he’s had a wonderful time sitting in it today. Nathan took these pictures of Landon while he was at home on his lunch break. Landon, of course, wouldn’t smile for the pictures, so I’ve uploaded three of them so you can get the general gist of how happy this Bumbo made him today!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2598859619http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2598859619Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:25:10 -0500<p>I’ve noticed a trend this year - at  least amongst some of the blogs I follow. The trend is to NOT set any New Years Resolutions. I like this idea very much because I always set high and lofty expectations for myself and then a week into the new year I feel like a failure because I’ve not kept up with them. Instead of setting goals for each day, I’m setting long term goals that I can keep up with.</p> <p>One of my goals for this year is to take a photo each day of something significant (or even insignificant) that’s gone on that day. Most of these pictures will probably be of Landon, because I’m with him most of the day, but I’m hoping to capture some great moments with friends/family, etc. I know I’ll miss some days and I’m ok with that.</p> <p>So, on to today’s photo. Landon & I ran some errands this morning. Landon is at a “weird” stage in his clothing right now. He still has the baby chubs, but he’s getting taller, so he needs the length of the 2T pants/jeans, but the stretch of the 24 month pants. As a result, some of his jeans are a little tight on his belly (I frequently tell him to “Suck it up”). When we get home from being out and about, I change him into “comfy pants” - sweat pants, track pants, whatever you call them, they are comfy and not tight on his belly. For Christmas, my in-laws gave Landon a flannel shirt. He looked so cute in the flannel shirt & his jeans but he was ready to be in his comfy pants when we got home. My in-laws also gave Landon a pair of Toy Story 3 slippers for Christmas. So, comfy pants & slippers on (along with the flannel shirt) & my cute little boy looks like a cute little old man. But, he’s the cutest little old young man I’ve ever seen!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_legsbcFxCA1qdoqq3.jpg"/></p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2585166097http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2585166097Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:47:57 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldg7e02TlT1qdit92o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our family’s handprint wreath. Landon’s handprints are the wreath, my hands are the “top” of the bow & Nathan’s fingers are the “bottom” of the bow. </p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2319764721http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2319764721Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:39:36 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld2fd6YCJp1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Landon - wearing Daddy’s old hat & looking so cute!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2133290248http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/2133290248Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:05:00 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lch54zFXBt1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Our Christmas Tree<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lch54zFXBt1qdit92o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Our Christmas Tree<br/><br/> <p>It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/1687485942http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/1687485942Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:14:58 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbslxvzemv1qdit92o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yesterday, we met up with some friends at the park (<a href="http://leprakans.com/">Jodee</a>, Mason & Kyra) for a wonderful time of swinging, running, sliding and just having a great time together. I took my camera along so I could get some pictures. I know that Landon tends to make this face some, but I noticed in every single one of his swinging pictures that he makes THIS face! It’s really kind of funny to me. I have a smile that <a href="http://www.unfetteredbloke.com/">Nathan</a> calls my “gummy” smile. I show lots of gum - it’s not intentional, just something I do when I “Smile Big”. Maybe this is Landon’s version of a Gummy Smile? Regardless, this is my <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/11/snapshots-of-life-photo-time_10.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Eighteen25+%28eighteen25%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">10am Snapshots of Life photo</a>. ; )</p>http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/1555434408http://www.mommyhoodadventures.com/post/1555434408Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:17:00 -0500