The beauty of Le Hoang Bao Tran at the age of 14

Le Hoang Bao Tran:
The beauty of Le Hoang Bao Tran at the age of 14

Le Hoang Bao Tran was born on December 3, 1998 in Vietnam.
At the age of 14, Le Hoang Bao Tran is one of youngest model on catwalk in Vietnam currently. She often appears on big fashion shows and is invited to be an picture model by many photographers.
Check out the latest photos of Le Hoang Bao Tran:


when the plans shift

I am not good at readjusting well. I like my routine -- I like my memories. And when things shift it's easy to sit in them and let that dampen the entire day or week.

The Suburban died -- you know, the big truck where almost my entire family fits and where we can cram loads of beach goodies and fishing poles and towels and stuff in it with a canoe slapped on top and a trailer behind.  And we leave in a couple days for vacation.

{last summer}

Initially, I wanted to just get mad and lament and sing the "why me and woe is me" song. And I did. A little bit. Then after I stepped back {and reread my purple petunias post} I was reminded that even with  the dead truck -- although incredibly inconvenient -- we are still going on a vacation. Maybe we're needing to borrow a vehicle -- and yet, that too, is a blessing -- that we have a friend willing to let our family of nine pile in it for a week trek up to the lake.Very brave, I might add.

{mustache man last summer on the boat}

Then this week, Elijah -- mustache man --, has been sick. With really vague symptoms. Sleeping a great deal, fevers, and strange pains. My mothering radar has been on overload for the last six months since Samuel has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Todd had to remind me that kids just get sick and most of the time it's just sick. But, as days pass and it's only him under the weather and the vacation departure date creeps closer I feel that nervous anxiety.

Truth? We can still do vacation even if he's under-the-weather. There are doctors up in the beautiful north country of Minnesota. I can still mother and accomplish all I have to do. And all those to-do's -- the packing and laundry and sorting and organizing and cleaning -- are actually blessings. I just need to keep my mind aware of it as I race from thing to thing to thing to thing.

Remember the blessings, Rachel, remember the blessings.

So that leaves me sitting here this morning with a choice. I could easily complain about everything we have not fitting or being frustrated about the truck or worrying about Elijah or I could rejoice in the gifts that abound. In Samuel running around. That we are blessed with a vacation. That I have family -- extended family -- that vacations with us that I love to be around.

Sometimes having the plans shift helps regain gratitude.

And this morning, I am resting in grateful.

{the beautiful Kabekona Bay in Northern Minnesota at sunset}

Beautiful Corolla Cars



Miss Switzerland 2011 or Miss Schweiz 2011

Miss Switzerland 2011/ Miss Schweiz 2011:

Miss Switzerland 2011 finalists

Miss Schweiz 2011 or Miss Switzerland 2011 will be crowned on Setpember 26. The winner will represent Switzerland in Miss Universe 2012 pageant.
Check out photos of the Miss Switzerland 2011 finalists:

Ashley Balmer (19) - Zürich
Kristina Bazan (17) - Waadt
Alina Buchschacher (19) - Bern
Lorenza Castella (18) - Ticino
Priska Erni (21) - Luzern
Julia Flückinger (23) - Schaffhausen
Jessica Haag (20) - Bern
Cleo Heuss (18) - Zurich
Michelle Koch (19) - Aargau

Miss Schweiz 2011 Finalists
Julia Marinkovic (19) - Genève
Simone Casanova (24) - Basel
Giada Cattaneo (22) - Fribourg

References:
Courtesy of Miss Switzerland
http://www.missschweiz.ch

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Daniel Craig And Rachel Weisz Have Secret Wedding

Daniel Craig And Rachel Weisz Have Secret Wedding!
How did they pull that off?!


Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz secretly wed last Wednesday in front of just four people in New York.

The lucky guests included Craig's daughter Ella, 18, and Rachel's son Henry, 4. Two other friends were in attendance.

The couple had a pretty quick courtship when they were first reportedly linked together sometime

that mustache man

{I just had to post one more picture of my Elijah and his mustache.}

On Sunday I made a quick run to the grocery store -- for what? I have no idea. I do, however, clearly remember walking back into my home. As soon I opened the front door I was greeted by Todd and Elijah. Waiting. I could hear the amusement in Todd's voice as he told Elijah to look up at me - and as soon as I saw that black marker smeared above his lips I started to laugh. That's my boy. Mustache Man.


Then my laughing turned to quick parental worry as I wondered if he found the permanent marker. That I keep on top of the fridge. Because we've had disasters with permanent markers. Like black ink all over my main level floors. Or on the whitebeadboard paneling in the family room. So now, I try to hide them. Very, very well.


Thankfully, Mister Elijah's marker mustache was made with just plain ol'Crayola markers.

And that permanent one? Even further hidden.

And thankfully, he didn't decide to draw on those floors again.

Or add a mustache to his little brother....

Sigh. Almost four year olds. :)

He really does make me smile.

{I've linked up with 5MInutesforMom, 7ClownCircus and then, she {snapped} and projectalicia}

100+ Beautiful Web Form Design Examples

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20 Creative Web Forms For Design Inspiration

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20 Excellent Examples of Forms in Web Design

As we can find on Wikipedia, “Form refers to the shape, visual appearance, or configuration of an object.” And here I believe that this is also the perfect explanation… forms in web design are a way to gather information, but they must also take on a “form” or an appealing visual appearance in order to be effective. So we decided to gather some fresh examples of websites that have well designed forms. From registration to contact and login forms, you will see some very inspiring examples.


45 Eye Catching Login/SignUp Forms

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100 Outstanding Login Forms

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77 Inspiring Blog Comment Form Designs – Good Examples

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30+ Examples of Login Form Designs

Innumerable websites these days have registration and login systems that allow fans and members to further navigate their networks securely. Since designers as well as programmers recognize the critical importance of login forms in web usability and interface design, similarly innumerable innovations have been made to make this crucial web element as prominent, helpful, and aesthetically pleasing as possible.

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