Transplanted Thoughts

I am a native Chicagoan that currently resides just outside of Cincinnati, OH. A city girl, through and through, I am still adjusting to small town life. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art with a minor in French from Elmhurst College. I was working on my Master’s degree at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, when I became pregnant for the 3rd time. Although this angel boy was only here for a very short time – he left quite a legacy. Angel Boy was born with a rare genetic disorder called Citrullinemia. My husband and I, went on to have 4 more boys, 3 of which were also born with Citrullinemia. Now a stay-home mom of 6, I recently started blogging about the trials and tribulations of a family with 4 young boys at home, 3 of which have had liver transplants to cure their genetic disorders. My 2 older children still live in Chicago. My oldest, Veronica, is working on her bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst College with a double major of Communications and History and a minor in Art. Tom, my second oldest, will be following in his father’s footsteps and attending DeVry University next year. When not hanging out with the boys, I spend my ‘me’ time writing, sewing, reading & walking. Some day, I would like to train for a marathon, okay maybe a half marathon. Is there such a thing as a quarter marathon? I also spends a generous amount of time online. I can be found on Facebook on Twitter @transplantedx3, and you can check out my blog, Transplanted Thoughts!

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I hope she says yes! #customcornhole #sayyes #willyoumarryme #etsyshop #summerwedding #weddingcornhole (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Created a special set of #Cornhole bags for a Team Ohio fundraising event. #donatelife #teamohio #organdonation #organdonor #outliveyourself #transplantgames2016 (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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This time Linus is the lucky dog model! #dogbandana #beaglelove #beaglesofinstagram #etsyshop #valentines #takingorders #dogsofinstagram #forsale #styling (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Working on a new product line - bandanas for dogs! Cleo is the perfect model! #bassetlove #bassethoundsofinstagram #etsyshop #puppiesofinstagram #valentines #isntshecute #newproduct #ohthepossibilities #dogsofinstagram #dogsarefamily #forsale #takingorders (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Pretty much the coolest Cornhole bags I've ever made! #weddinggift #beard #beardman #etsyshop #customcornhole #uniquegifts #skypixiecornhole (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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I don't know who he is but I think I love him! #bustertubbs #Cornhole #christmasiscoming #etsygifts #christmasgift #customcornhole (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Jake bought his mama #snoopy ornaments for the tree! #ilovesnoopy #ilovemyson #christmasiscoming (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Just finished this adorable #Santa. I love him! Now it's back to making #Cornhole #christmasiscoming #etsyshop #etsygifts (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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I have fun customers! #Cornhole #christmasiscoming #etsyshop #whoneedsadrink (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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All those packages would be more fun if they weren't all fabric I have cut and sew into #Cornhole bags! #busybusybusy #thankfulforthebusiness #keepsthebillspaid #etsyshop #christmasgift #christmasiscoming #ineedavacation (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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There is a whole lotta folks getting #cornhole bags for #christmas #christmasiscoming #etsygifts #giftideas #christmasgift #ineedmorefabric (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Perfect #giftidea for your #osu fan! #go bucks #hillsboroohio #christmasstockings #churchbazaar #etsygifts #giftideas #christmasgift #osubuckeyes (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Craft show until 1! Stop out & say hi! #christmasiscoming #timetoshop #etsygifts #cornhole #christmasstockings #churchbazaar #hillsboroohio (at St. Mary's Private School)

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#franklin climbing Mt. ChristmasTree #elfontheshelf #hisnameisfranklin #hesgotskills #hisfriendshelp (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Reading Zac's library book to his friends. #hisnameisfranklin #elfontheshelf #thenightbeforechristmas (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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#etsygifts #etsyshop #christmasgift #christmasiscoming #christmasstockings #somethingforeveryone #doglover #christmasinparis #chicagobears #nfl #gifts (at Sky Pixie Designs)

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Oh #franklin - joyriding with the #minion #elfontheshelf (at Sky Pixie Designs)