SIMPLE HOLIDAY FOCUS.

I already know some of y'all aren't going to like this post.  But I'm doing it.

For those of you who have been "friends" with me  for awhile on Facebook, y'all know I've not always had an active account.  In fact, I didn't have an account when my husband and I got engaged several years ago....and I loved it.  Why?  Because I had the opportunity to tell the news to some of my family and friends in person.  FACE-TO-FACE.  Besides my mom, she received a cell phone pic of my min pin posing beside my new bling the night Michael asked. 

Anyway, since having a little one, I've realized time is going way, way too fast.  Mason is standing in his crib, has 2 teeth, and babbling nonsense like his Daddy.  Every moment I am refreshing my newsfeed on my cell phone or responding to a comment (more than likely about one of Mason's pictures), 

I am losing that time with him...
or my husband...
or my house...
or my homework...
or myself.  

It's just too much to keep up with right now, and I am choosing to fully focus on the simple things during the holidays.  So, starting Thanksgiving mornin', my Facebook will be no more.  I might come back after Christmas or after the New Year - I'm not sure which yet.  Depends on if I'm still sane or not, but I'll be back (like that Arnold reference?).  

So, there ya go.  Hope you're not too mad at me.  I'll still try to post some stuff on the blog, so you can either save the blog link or register your email address (look to your right) to receive updates.  I'll still have my email address and, of course, a cell phone where you can reach me.  And, if you're really cool, you can send me a letter...with a stamp.

Happy one-week-from-Turkey-Day-Thursday!

-Stephanie

happy nugget.
standing+teeth+little, itty, bitty piece of hair.

{robinson family}

Last Friday, my husband and I had the opportunity to set-up Christmas decor and snap some photographs of my cousins in our yard...Although the kids were more interested in throwing walnuts in the creek (I don't blame them - I did the very same thing when I was little), I did manage to get a few, neat photos!  Plus, this was the perfect excuse to get out some Christmas stuff for Mase. :)

Thank you, Robinson family, for stopping by our creek bottom! :)

-S

Veterans Day.

My husband bought this 

vest pocket Bible on Ebay several years ago...

It serves as a nice reference for today, 

since many of us are off 

from work and school.

Thank You Military -

past, present, and future.

-S

pecan pie.

I made this pie last Thanksgiving...My Daddy loved it, so I'll probably make it again this year. :) I found the recipe in Country Living Magazine.  I don't know Aunt Karen, but this is one delicious, simple dessert.  Enjoy!

-S

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Aunt Karen's Pecan Pie

3 eggs, well beaten
3/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cups dark Karo syrup 
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons melted butter
2/3 cup pecan halves
Single pie crust for a 9 inch pie (unless you want to make your own, but this option is way more schedule-friendly)

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  To well-beaten eggs, add the rest of the ingredients.  Pour into unbaked pie shell.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Reduce oven to 325 and bake for 35 minutes longer.  Cool on wire rack.  Eat!

{haley, joseph, & baby}

For those of you who enjoy viewing photographs on a blog (my personal viewing preference, as well), here are more of those maternity pictures I promised...

Haley and Joseph are still anxiously waiting on the arrival of little Savannah!  I just love the anticipation that surrounds a sweet bundle of joy. :)

Happy Wednesday...

-S

What is Creek Junk?

Recently, many people have asked me, "What is Creek Junk?"  So, I'll try my best to explain.  Almost 3 years ago, I started a blog, tiny snapshots.  It was a place where I could display my photographs in a unique way and write random stuff.  This past summer, I got to a point where I wanted to change things...I wanted to somehow reach people I didn't know.  I wanted to share more things people might find fun and useful.  My mom, husband, and I came came up with the name "Creek Junk."  

It's still a place where I can display my photographs in a unique way and write random stuff.  It's a place where you can find me if you don't have Facebook (I applaud those of you who don't).  It's a place where I can sell things...things from around my house, mostly furniture, and eventually t-shirts.  It's a place where maybe - this is a BIG maybe - I can start some sort of mini photography business on the side.  So, really it's still the same as tiny snapshots, just not as uber personal.  Clear as mud?

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With all of that said, there are several ways to keep up with this thing...

*Look to the right on this page.  That's where all this stuff is located.  

1.  You can follow this blog directly by joining the site (for example, if YOU have a blogspot, follow me and I'll follow you).  

2.  You can also subscribe your email address.  You will then receive email updates whenever I post a new blog post.  There is a delay (several hours) in getting the emails...I don't know why.  I didn't create the gadget, but it does work.  

3.  Twitter!  Since twitter is linked to my Facebook, you should get all the status, pictures, and blog posts when I post them.

4.  Lastly, you can LIKE us on Facebook.  I want to be sure to say that I will not be sharing blog posts on my personal Facebook page.  It's getting too repetitive for those of you who are "friends" with me and follow the Creek Junk fan page.  It's easier for everyone to keep up with just one page, so for now, if ya don't LIKE the page, you'll just miss out.  Also, since Facebook has changed things in regards to promoting fan pages, you'll need to make sure you do this:

1. Go to the Creek Junk Facebook page
2. Click on the settings dropdown menu (the little gear icon) next to the Message box OR you can hoover over the "Liked" option
3. Select "Add to Interest Lists"

This will make sure our posts show up on your newsfeed.  Now, are you really confused?!

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So, ya.  Creek Junk is basically just my personal blog.  Thanks for reading and hopefully following, liking, or subscribing. :)

-Stephanie

me behind the camera
{photo by my momma}

Halloween costume.

Like I said yesterday, I hauled Mase out in our front yard and took pictures of him in his Halloween costume.  Little late, but who cares...having a baby has made me learn to fully accept the word late.  These are some of my favorite pictures of this little man.  Have I said that before?  He loves the camera.  I told someone recently...he's a ham for the cam.

The blanket was an unfinished project started by my Grandmother (Dad's side).  My uncle and his wife took it to someone at their church, and she finished it.  They gave it to me, and like anything that's got a good story behind it, I absolutely love it.

Enjoy your weekend.

-S