Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Cozy in the stroller

{This was taken last week when we had a nice dry and sunny day! It was still super chilly... but, a great day! I wrapped Ruari up in her blankie... tossed her in the stroller... and went for a little walk. She was very content sitting there with Bernie (her favorite stuffed animal).}

{Can you guys believe it's almost the New Year? Wow! That's so crazy!}

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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Cozy" challenge is...

November 13th - November 18th

This weeks guest judge: 
 Buckeroomama from: Mamahood, Among Other Things...
The challenge: "Cozy"
The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty): Dressed up all cozy. Hanging out by the fire in a blanket. Snuggly. In a Snuggie? ;) Let's see those comfy photos!








Buckeroomama's "Cozy" picks:

• 1) Hi, Baby!

Why Buckeroomama chose this photo: "I kept going back to this photo.  The baby perfectly “scooped” in Dad’s crisscrossed legs, the crop, the guitar pick about to touch the strings, the curve of the guitar, and the slight reflection of light on Dad’s shirt, the pink of her baby pants against the green shirt and the ‘distressed’ denim… wow."

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a "fact: I'm awesome ... #1 winner" button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating!





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• 2) Just the two of us... and a cat

Why Buckeroomama chose this photo: "I love how soft the blanket looks and how the details of the cat really pops and how this furry kiddo seems just so content sleeping on the green blanket."

• 3) Hot Coffee Mama

Why Buckeroomama chose this photo: "She looks so cozy all bundled up... and super sweet, too!  I love that the colors are slightly desaturated… beautiful post-processing."

• 4) And Then She Snapped

Why Buckeroomama chose this photo: "Nothing cozier than being cuddled against mommy reading a book... The dimness of the photo adds to the ‘cozy’ feel of the picture... It’s just mommy and me, in a world of our own."

• 5) The Hutchette Crew

Why Buckeroomama chose this photo: "Who says cozy has to be all bundled up?  I love how her hair is blowing in the wind, those huge shades and how she’s all curled up.  Slightly different interpretation of the theme, but quite fitting nonetheless!"

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You're all awesome!





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My favorites:

• Just the two of us... and a cat

• Photo Freak

• A Sorta Fairytale

• Ashley Sisk

• Loving My Life

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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And, we both had a few honorable mentions!

• Finally Mommy

• Not Always Picture Perfect

• Life With the Lyngs

• My Life, My World, My Blessings

• Just Bits and Pieces

• Frugal for My Friends

Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... The winner of the vote off will get a small prize! 0 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:
Cozy: ... Hi, Baby. ...
Eyes: ... no one yet ...
Black and White: ... no one yet ...
Blessings: ... no one yet ...

AND, don't forget to take your holiday photos for the Holiday Card Challenge!

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Cozy

November 13th - November 18th

This weeks guest judge: 
Singwa (a.k.a. Buckeroomama) from: Mamahood, Among Other Things...
The challenge: "Cozy"
The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty): Dressed up all cozy. Hanging out by the fire in a blanket. Snuggly. In a Snuggie? ;) Let's see those comfy photos!









Buckeroomama's "Cozy" example:

My example of "Cozy":

This is a bit of a flashback. Ruari was 4 months old here. We had her all cozied up in her BOB stroller for a welcome home from Afghanistan party that was outside in April.

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on the link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... Click here to see last weeks winner... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 18th...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... The winner of the vote off will get a small prize! 4 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:
Cozy: ... no one yet ...
Eyes: ... no one yet ...
Black and White: ... no one yet ...
Blessings: ... no one yet ...

Click here to vote for your favorite from the last month!

AND, don't forget to take your holiday photos for the Holiday Card Challenge!



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And, if you all get a moment.... I'd LOVE a vote! :D

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?