tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22483770871543284502024-02-06T18:07:38.055-08:00The Sunflower Mama ChroniclesShonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-64870378788452648372015-09-07T11:50:00.000-07:002015-09-07T11:50:22.614-07:00So Much to Celebrate: Noonday Turns 5 Years Old!!<br />
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I love a great celebration, don't you? Right now there is tons to celebrate over at <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/home.aspx">Noonday Collection</a> and I thought I would pop by on this long weekend to share it with you. I have had a blast these last few months sharing the Noonday <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/story.aspx">story</a> with so many people through home shows and via my <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/Pws/MashondolaValdry/store/AMUS/catalog/Jewelry,317.aspx">Noonday site</a>. I am sure the time has flown by for those that have been around since its <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/MashondolaValdry/tabs/uganda.aspx">inception</a> and it seems like milestones are created daily within this phenomenal company. I can't help think of the impact that we all can have right where we call home! I invite you to browse my site and take part in the celebration. </div>
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You can still enjoy 20% off all Ugandan paper jewelry even if you are not able to attend a trunk show. </div>
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I have included a few of the items that are currently 20% off. Please find the complete list on my site.</div>
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Noonday is making it so easy for everyone to take part in all the fun. </div>
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<br />Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-57869877313360215392015-08-06T14:17:00.000-07:002015-08-06T14:17:12.048-07:0020 things<br />
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I was perusing Instagram yesterday and ran across my new friend <a href="http://milknhonee.com/">Charlotte</a> over at Milknhonee blog discussing her gorgeous outfit, hair, and music among other things. She went on to share 20 random, not so random facts about herself and invited all her readers to do the same. Charlotte and I have some things in common. So, since I am such a good sport I thought I would play along and ask my lovely readers to do the same!<br />
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1. My given name is Mashondola, it would sound like (Muh-shawn-duh-luh) or the ending would rhyme with gondola. Confused now huh?<br />
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2. My favorite color is Orange, even though I don't wear it often.<br />
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3. I never, ever leave home without lip gloss or something on my lips!!!<br />
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4. I married my college sweetheart almost 18 years ago in October.<br />
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5. Like <a href="http://milknhonee.com/">Charlotte</a>, I have been smitten with Pixie cut since the 90's too, but it was Halle that inspired me. I have since been growing it out and wearing my natural texture.<br />
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6. I am a pen fanatic and school supply shopping gets me HYPED!!<br />
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7. Guacamole and Pizza are my favorites, although not together!<br />
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8. Remember Mommy Dearest and how she went bananas over the wire hangers? Well, let's say that I only buy plain white napkins and paper towels. You can use your imagination to think on what happens when I buy the printed kind by mistake.<br />
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9. My favorite superhero growing up was Wonder Woman, those cuff bracelets though! Where is she now!!<br />
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10. I love coffee, ok really I LOVE cream!<br />
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11. I am an encourager and with that I sometimes feel a little empty after pouring out towards others.<br />
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12. This dude Scooby has so much personality! I am not sure how we managed to click at the right time to catch his tongue sticking out. He is most certainly our best friend.<br />
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13. I enjoy a handwritten note in this fast world of internet and instant gratification!<br />
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14. I can find my way around a thrift shop in a jiff and put a stunner of an outfit together...so I have been told.<br />
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15. I don't mind slang and often use it at home and if I am laughing with my sister but certain words, IRK ME especially when used excessively.<br />
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16. Coconut and I had a bad break up on Halloween in 2nd Grade, thank you Mound's candy. Ugh, I can still taste it. These days however, Coconut oil keeps my hair and skin at its best.<br />
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17. I sometimes feel overwhelmed in my parenting, but I pray and trust God to give me the strength and He always comes through.<br />
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18. My favorite seasons are Spring and Fall since it's not too hot or too cold.<br />
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19. Books online are not for me, give me the inked out written word every time.<br />
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20. I always try to extend a warm welcome to the "new" girl in the room as I was always the "new" girl growing up.<br />
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Ok, my beautiful readers, how about you? Ready, Set, Share your 20 things. We are linking back via the above<a href="http://milknhonee.com/"> link</a>. </div>
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Thanks and Happy Thursday!</div>
Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-40144152383695092062015-08-05T09:16:00.000-07:002015-08-05T09:16:03.618-07:00Sunday<br />
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I have been living in work out clothes and less than inspiring t'shirts and shorts lately, but come Sunday I take a little more time for ME! I am still experimenting with my hair as it grows out and have all but abandoned the idea of getting braid extensions(not a favorite choice among my <strike>people </strike> family!) So, here I am with a fun style that I am enjoying at the moment and need I share the obvious that it is so easy and low maintenance? This summer heat is absolutely disrespectful and therefore hair and wardrobe choices have to be simple. I am enjoying this dress that my sweet sister sent to me for my birthday and I have new makeup(that is a different post.) I have been adding WOW to my outfits with my fabulous <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/home.aspx">Noonday Collection</a> jewelry. I know I shared with you here that I signed up to become an Ambassador with <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/purpose.aspx?tab=17315430360256638312173920523">Noonday</a> back in June! I can not tell you how this decision has changed my life! I invite you all to check out my site to learn more about this vehicle for change and empowerment. Noonday Collection is all about building a flourishing world, where children are cherished, women are empowered, people have jobs and we are connected. Our <a href="http://www.noondaycollection.com/pws/homeoffice/tabs/home.aspx">Fall</a> line launches tomorrow and it is absolutely breathtaking! Tune in tomorrow on my site for all the Fall fierceness.<br />
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<br />Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-21155540033941523412015-06-11T11:43:00.000-07:002015-06-11T11:43:47.032-07:00Update, CURL-aversary and a HUGE announcement!!<br />
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So you remember how I was growing my hair from relaxed, chemically straightened to my natural God given curl? Well, it has been a year, a glorious year with ups, downs, doubts, setbacks, highs, lows and most certainly triumph! I am celebrating 1 year of cutting my hair super short to now realizing some major growth. You really can't tell but if I stretched my hair out you would see bangs to the tip of my nose and almost chin length! The process has been anything but easy and I am so thankful for the supportive listening ears of dear family and friends! I am not sure how long I will grow my hair out? I have a few ideas, but don't want to get to far ahead of myself. I guess you will have to stay tuned to see. There are days though when I feel like short is so me and why am I growing it anyway? Then there are days when I feel that if I don't grow it then I will never know what I am missing. Am I missing anything long hair ladies? I mean a topknot although many months or a year away is intriguing but is it worth the wait?<br />
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In other news, the children are now on Summer Break as of yesterday!! The oldest has completed her Freshman year of High School!! Where did Freshman year go?? The time really flew by, for reals!! Our youngest daughter is going to 8th grade and our son is going to 4th grade!! I am in awe of how quickly this is all happening right before our eyes!! It's fun to experience and of course bittersweet as well.<br />
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My kids also encouraged me to join the <a href="https://instagram.com/svaldry/">Instagram</a> Community! What? Who? Me? I know, I am the last woman on the planet to join, but since I am starting my Noonday journey it is a great time to take part! So, if you feel so inclined, please follow me <a href="https://instagram.com/svaldry/">@SValdry</a> and I will follow you back!!<br />
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I know it has been a minute since we last chatted and so much has happened. I hope this post finds you all well and looking forward to celebrating the Moms in your life or being celebrated yourself?? I am just popping by to share a little Black and White photo as part of the Photography challenge I am participating in. Do you remember that one? LOL. I have many things I would love to chat about and have missed you all terribly. I look forward to being here soon. Have a wonderful weekend and please enjoy the photo!</div>
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Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-76159185104375747082015-04-03T13:38:00.000-07:002015-04-03T13:39:16.704-07:00Spring Break/Holy Week<br />
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We have enjoyed a few days of camping with friends, s'mores, laughing, a birthday, chores ( I finally tackled that fridge) track practice, and of course sleeping in and not hitting a snooze button. This break is exactly what we all needed to chill and regroup from our big, full lives!! I am so grateful to all of you that take time to read, comment, follow, etc. my little blog here. </div>
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<b>It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.</b></div>
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Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-297071274504988342015-03-06T04:09:00.000-08:002015-03-06T04:09:24.647-08:00#Our Project 52/ #9 In My Cup<br />
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What's in my cup is usually water, after I have my morning coffee. I really like coffee, ok maybe I love coffee, but not on the expert level, but more of a taste, comfort level. I remember my first time drinking coffee as a means to bond with fellow early birds at work, it sort of became a "thing" before the day's madness commenced. From what I remembered the coffee we drank at work was not really that great!! This was long before I was introduced to that famous chain's coffee. Even now it's not the actual coffee taste per se, but the coffee mixed with cream as I mentioned a few posts ago. I'm not even too picky about the coffee I drink. I have had some wonderful gas station...gasp...coffee and the coffee I favor now I buy at the grocer or mass retailers. The bottom line is that hot, creamy, coffee in a pretty mug is just a little treat that I start the day with. </div>
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Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-51014769428692584362015-03-02T04:16:00.000-08:002015-03-02T04:16:41.245-08:00Monday Still Happens Around Here<br />
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Whew, it's been a rainy few weeks here in my little corner of the earth and I am ok with that. My only observation is that I can not go out and run like I would want to. However, I am happy to share that I am able to participate in the wildly popular <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-monday.html">Two Bird's link up</a> this week. You all, this is such a fun time that I have missed for the last couple of <strike>weeks,</strike> er months! Ok, in reality it is more like a year!! Can you believe that? I guess since I still comment and communicate with Megan and Nora weekly it has not seemed like a year since I posted to <a href="http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/p/inspiration-monday.html">Inspiration Monday</a>!! I hope to pick up where I left off with my post this week. My outfit is a combo of all discount items, with a few special accessories, my new favorite red lip, and growing hair! I don't know about you, but I am <b>over</b> or maybe <b>too lazy</b> to list where all the items are from, so I will link my <b>treasured items</b> and affordable<b> lip color</b>.<br />
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My favorite photographer's soccer game was rained out today and therefore she was able to snap for me!!<br />
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Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07120496688306666877noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2248377087154328450.post-55808836812426908512015-03-01T16:07:00.000-08:002015-03-01T16:07:15.981-08:00Where I Stand/#Our Project 52, #8<br />
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This weekend we shared Valentine's treats with the kids, went to soccer games, track practice, cleaned house, went to church, band rehearsal and a Mardi Gras themed party! This was a particularly fun evening for us since both of our families hail from Texas and Louisiana where Mardi Gras is king, see what I did here? We shared <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/a-salute-to-king-cake">King Cake</a> among other delicacies with our neighbors. I was a bit disappointed to not get a slice of the cake with the <a href="http://www.mardigrasday.com/king-cakes/history-of-king-cakes/">baby</a> in it! Oh well, I guess there is always next time?<br />
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Thank you all for following along it has helped my accountability to this space tremendously. I must admit that I sort of struggled on this week's photo...Guilty Pleasure?? I mean really, what should l choose? I thought long and hard on this and since I have curtailed some of my GP's like, the RHO series, sweets and bread, to name a few. So, what in the world would I share with you all? I drink tea some mornings and coffee on others. The mornings I drink coffee I use creamer and do not add any extra sugar. So, I started enjoying this <a href="https://www.coffee-mate.com/Products/Default.aspx">creamer</a> and love it!! I don't even miss the sugar at all. I have seen some all natural, <a href="http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-coffee-creamer/">diy recipes</a> out there, but I am a bit too lazy to try them. Oops, did I admit that in writing?? I might try one of these, one day <strike>soon.</strike></div>
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Hey there, it has been a while and I hope to hang out more here in the New Year, even if just to pop by and say hi. I for some reason have it stuck in my brain that if I don't have something to say, I should not be here! So, if I just pop in and share a photo or a quote, that is what you will see! Fair enough? Cool!</div>
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It's always so great when I can spend time alone with our children individually. It is even more special when they ask directly for time set aside to "talk" or in this case for me to "listen". Life is so very hectic and complicated, yet fun and fulfilling all at the same time right now. Do you all remember 7th Grade??!! I do, and let me tell you I was not even in the same register as my girl right now. I have to really go to a place to access my 7th Grade file to recall what it was like for me. My girl is so together, and not in a know-it-all, I got this and you don't kinda way. No, she is more like apart from God I can do nothing and with Him all things are possible and let's be friends because you are a safe place and I like the way you care about others too. She is the kind of friend I wish I had growing up, especially in the turbulent tween, teen years. So, when she asks to go chat after church because she has a lot on her plate, well Fro-yo happens!! I won't share any of our conversation here, out of respect for her privacy, but it all went well. We even ended our little date by taking a few shots in the backyard. She is always taking my photos, so I suggested that she join me. That's all for now.<br />
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Greetings to all! I hope you have been well since we last visited here? I have been on the ride of my life over the summer and now in the present school year! I have had some time to ponder, reflect and meditate on what I believe will be an exciting season in my household this school year. There are many changes here in my little nest and I am sort of in Mama Bird mode, fiercely protective. I feel at times like I am "learning" on the job so to speak. It's all very fascinating and humbling to say the least. There is much at stake here at the present and I find myself holding on and letting go simultaneously. </div>
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I recently went to a wedding of one of my fellow running mates. It was such a lovely day out with dear friends celebrating the union of soul mates. I opted to wear a dress that I have in my closet that you have seen before and a pair of shoes I got over the summer. I have to be honest and share that the shoes were not my original choice for the dress. I became a member of one of the online shoe clubs and ordered a pair of pumps that would elevate the look. Well, the shoes came the day of the wedding, actually before I left my driveway!! Of course there was no time to break them in, so I went with the pair you see here. In the end, this was the wisest choice for being on my feet and doing the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h24_zoqu4_Q">Cupid Shuffle!!</a> Unfortunately, when I got home and tried on the "perfect" shoes, they were too small. *Sigh*!! Oh well, I'm so glad for free returns/shipping. </div>
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I have been trying to wear what I have in my closet lately and stretch myself beyond the comfort zone. I have good days and not so good days with this. It's been so hot in my neck of the woods and most days I just want to hang out in my work out gear even if I am not working out. This brings me to this skirt I have had for a few months now. I think I have worn it 3 times? I kept things really simple by wearing a basic v-neck t' shirt and flat sandals. I know, so predictable right? Well, it's a start.....<br />
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I love a great joke or one liner. Have you heard the one about the Texas lady never leaving home without a particular item? No, it's not the credit card with the famed tagline either. It's her lipstick or lip gloss. A respectable Texas lady never leaves home without her lipstick or lip gloss on. Well, at least that is how I was raised!! I stepped out today for a brief moment and decided to wear my new <a href="http://thesunflowermama.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-few-thingslately.html">t'shirt</a> and did not have time to complete my beauty routine, so sans makeup it is!! I could not, I repeat, will not ever leave home without wearing lip gloss. The only exception is when I run, because well, it gets real out there clocking miles!! </div>
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In other news, I also cut my hair in my efforts to grow it out. I am sure it seems counterproductive, but trust me on this. I threw in a little <a href="http://www.garnierusa.com/Products/HairColor/Olia/Brown/MEDIUM-GOLDEN-MAHOGANY-5-35.aspx">haircolor</a> and BOOM!! I am loving it!!</div>
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Hellooooooooooooooooo! I finally found my voice again after so many months absent. I hope each and every one of you are doing well and enjoying Summer? It's been a whirlwind here and no need to bore you with a recap. Let's just assume life here around my neck of the woods is fun and hectic at the same time. I find myself these days waking later than school days, working out, spending time with family, driving kiddoes to practice, tournaments, camps, friends', etc., etc. I have enjoyed a collection of things over the last couple of weeks and thought I would share them with you, a sort of visual recap if you will. I in no way received any financial compensation for the following. My opinion reigns supreme here, yet I wanted to share with you as I think you might like a few of these. I read a very cool post yesterday that speaks to linking back to brands....<a href="http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/2014/06/index.html">here</a>. <a href="http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/">Suzanne is spot on here!</a><br />
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Happy Canada Day to all of my Canadian friends and Happy Fourth of July!!</div>
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