tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51615234205697070732024-02-19T08:18:26.430-08:00Along The Way With J & KKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271680202725760920noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161523420569707073.post-12652290849443960122014-07-25T19:52:00.001-07:002014-07-26T20:51:18.561-07:00Easy, Affordable Toy Shelf/ TV Cabinet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have big plans for our play room. It's a work in progress. We got a new rug a few months ago. This weekend we are looking at fabric for big pillows and curtains for the room. Storage is our problem. I would find something I liked on Land of Nod or Pottery Barn, but then BAM our budget for the playroom would be gone in one piece. I didn't put a big budget on the playroom right now because I know this room will really change as she grows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I knew what I was looking for so I showed Jarod and he came up with a great idea. When we were all sick a few months ago he went to Target to pick up our prescriptions and came back with them, plus 5 boxes of Closet Maid storage cubes. They were having a close out sale and he struck gold on this one!! The next day he went out and got <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> 1 sheet of wainscoting and 3 strips of crown moulding at Lowes. For around $85.00 we have a custom looking TV holder, bench, toy holder for Ava's playroom!! Perfect for our budget and it looks custom made. Its really is a Simi home made project!! </span></span></span><br />
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Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271680202725760920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161523420569707073.post-205917015504187312014-07-24T16:50:00.001-07:002014-07-24T16:53:25.832-07:00Happy 18 Months!!<br />
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Our sweet pea turned 18 months old on my birthday!! How in the world did that happen?? I can't believe I will have a 2 year old in 6 months!!<br />
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Here she is at her doctors appointment. She hasn't been gaining weight, but is still growing in height so we have to go back every 2-3 weeks for weight checks. Since we have moved to our new house Ava has and is getting at least 9 teeth in 3 months. So eating has slowed down, but our grumpy factor is at a all time high. :(</div>
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I am not pushing pottery training yet. But I am hoping we will catch a break on at least that subject. I have bought two potties. I have one up stairs and one down. We make it a point when we she is going poopy in her diaper to take her to the bathroom to let her finish. Just show her when that feeling hits that were we need to be. I don't make her sit on the potty I just show her this is the place to do it. She has started hiding when she goes so I am hoping this might help a little. She knows the toliet paper goes in the potty.</div>
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When we first bought the potties she was scared to sit on them. She prefers to break down the whole potty before she sits. Yes her diaper is on, but again we aren't rushing this. I just want to get her comfortable with the whole thing. We have watched Elmo's potty song a million times. I have also found Elmo's potty on Amazon for cheap. So I ordered that and we will show her with that too. We are also reading books about potty time. So I am hoping me starting early and making it fun will be a big help in transitioning to when we really potty train.</div>
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During our family walks. Ava is the best hand holder! I am so impressed with this. She grabs both our hands and will walk just like that up and down our street! </div>
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<br />Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271680202725760920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161523420569707073.post-54540542404821532072014-07-23T08:41:00.002-07:002014-07-23T17:59:18.250-07:00Our First Date Night Well it finally happened!! Date Night. After 18months of no dates. Jarod and I finally took one. My mom has watched Ava a couple of times for us. When we moved, when I was sick and had to go to the doctor, but thats about it no dates. Just for things that had to get done.<br />
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I have a very hard time leaving Ava. I feel that I know her better than anyone so I just like to be there at all times. Ava has had so many sturggles with teeth, stomach, reflux her whole life that I know having me there helps and I pretty much can tell better than anyone what she needs or wants. I am finally getting a little more comfortable with leaving her with family but it is still hard for me. We tried church once and I think i cried more than her. It wasn't the time for us yet. I know some moms are reading these as you are "nuts" but its just something that is hard for me.<br />
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We decided to go to one of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Angus Barn. I was so excited about actually just sitting down and not having to say "no, no don't do this" or "no, no don't do that" or make sure she was eating enough and just all that goes around with meal time with a very picky and strong willed toddler. I forgot how long it has been since I had a hot meal that I could finish all the way through.<br />
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We both got the combo of steak and seafood. Jarod loves lobster and I love King crab claws. I think I ate one bite of my steak (prime rib) and just ate the crab claws. And Jarod pretty much did the same thing with the lobster. Our eye were bigger than our stomachs, plus the cheese, crackers, bread and salad will fill you up fast too. We had a nice doggy bag to take home for Jarod's lunch the next day.<br />
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We enjoyed our date so much! The food was wonderful, just getting to be together alone was refreshing. Of course we talked about Ava a lot!<br />
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We were all pretty horribly sick last week. Which ended up with us having four doctors visits. We never do anything lightly. We are all or nothing type people I guess.</div>
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Ava is really into hugs and kisses now. Its the best. Days are hard running around with this sweet toddler, and by now I think she thinks her name is "NO", but nothing in this world is any better than a hug and kiss from this sweet baby.</div>
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I have been making tons of smoothies for Ava and I. I usually drink mine for my lunch and Ava get her's for a snack. I put tons of fruits and vegs. Like kale, spinach, cucumber, blueberries, mango. We do tons of different combos and sweeten them with pineapple juice and this little butter bean loves them. Its a great way for her to get some good veggies since the only veggie she likes is broccoli and sometimes thats not the best for her tummy.</div>
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Her grandmother bought her this fun summer chair and we have already spent tons of time enjoying the warm weather and drinking our smoothies together.</div>
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Well again I am sorry for the lack of blogging.</div>
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Since we talked last Ava turned one, we sold our townhome and moved into our new house. We started packing boxes, moving stuff in to storage right after her party since we had tons of family there to help. We moved into our new home in a 3 week time period. We are loving our new home and having much more space for Ava to run around. I will hopefully post pictures soon after I finish a couple of projects.</div>
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Here are a few photos from her birthday party. </div>
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I went with a Lady bug theme. Mostly I just played the theme out with the red, black and white colors with polka dots and a few lady bugs here and there. </div>
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So again it's been along time since I have blogged. I know I keep saying I will get better but right now with our house on the market , the holidays and having a almost 11 month old walking around. Yes walking now. It can get crazy around here. So I am not making any promises. I love to blog and really hope this can become a good creative outlet for me, but we will see.. </div>
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right after we had a horrible sickness running through our house for at least 3 weeks. Ava got RSV a ear infection and sinus infection. We at least went to the doctors 5 times for her plus one trip to ER. Jarod and I both ended up at the doctor too. After two rounds of antibiotics, 3 other prescriptions and breathing treatments all for Ava, we are finally, finally on the mend. Thank goodness!!! It was scary, sad and very tiring since Jarod and I were both so sick too.</div>
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Ava started taking steps about 3.5 weeks ago. She is getting braver and braver trying to really walk now and takes a bunch of steps at a time. She still prefers crawling and bunny hopping as we call it to get around.</div>
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Christmas has come up on us so fast this year. Still loaded with antibiotics, lots of hand wiping, wanting to put her in a bubble we all ventured out to see Santa on a Monday after noon. Best time to go. There was only one family in front of us so no wait time. </div>
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This is our first Christmas card we have ever since out. We just never did it before Ava was born, but now I really want to do it every year if possible. I loved how they turned out. I wanted something different and something that talked about us being a new family. </div>
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Here is a link to Stacy's greeting card website <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sparrow-Tree-Greetings/243336869154086?ref=br_tf">Sparrow Tree Greetings</a> on facebook. She did a personalized card for us. I just told her what I wanted and she did way better than the idea in my head. </div>
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Last week Ava and I went to stay a week with my parents. Jarod work schedule was crazy and we knew we wouldn't get to see him much. So we decided it would be a perfect time to take a week trip to stay with my family. <span style="text-align: center;">We had a really nice relaxing stay at Grandmothers and Granddaddy's house. We got to visit with Ava's Great Mama, cousin Kris, go on walks around the neighborhood and visit with my parents neighbors. It was nice getting a break from our everyday schedule. Ava has been having a hard time with being super super clingy to me and fussy. I can't tell if she is getting her top teeth or what. So this momma needed a small break and my parents were so good with helping.</span></div>
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Driving her new car I found at Walmart. Walmart has tons of better toys for her age than Target right now. She loves this thing.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;"> Jarod and I have made the choice to raise Ava to love the Lord. We choose to model Christ's love in our marriage and family life. We are the ones that hold the biggest example in her life and to show her what a strong relationship with Christ looks like.. Our church does what is called Parent Child Dedication </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">for families that have children two years old or younger to celebrate the new addition to the family and to celebrate </span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: white;">God’s story for th</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: start;">e family and see how each member has a role to play in guiding their family towards living in relationship with Jesus. We had Ava's dedication last Sunday. It was a wonderful service. We had both of our families there to support us. Ava wasn't feeling to well that day because she is getting her two top teeth. Which as led to stomach problems and a very fussy and sad baby.</span></div>
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I went with a simple pink and white theme for the party. It really started with the color of her dress. </div>
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The cake is from The Cupcake Shoppe in downtown Raleigh. It was so good! I called them and told them what I wanted and they exceeded my expectations. They are so easy to work with and do a great job. Plus they were super sweet!<br>
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1. <b>Rimmel Stay Matte</b> - This powder is super cheap and works great with my oily skin. I put it on right after my foundation. I have tried some high end powders and I really prefer this one over some of the best.<br />
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2. <b>Benefits Watt's Up!</b> - I think a highlighter is a must for your make up bag. It honestly is that little something that adds a big difference to how your make up looks. I use a lot of matte products because of how oily my skin is, but I also don't want my skin to look too powdery. This adds the right amount of highlight and is great. I got a trial for my birthday at Sephora and loved it the first time I tried it. I just apply it with my finger tip to my cheek bones, the bridge of my nose, and cupids bow. I love the pay off of it and how easy it goes on. I also like how it looks natural and not like I am trying to be a Spice girl! Yup! 90's chick here!<br />
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3. <b>Urban Decay Primer Potion</b> - This is a great primer for your eye lids. It makes my eye shadow stay on all day. I prefer the tube one over the doe foot applicator one. I just put a little on my finger tip and apply it to my eye lid. It is simple and easy to use. It helps my eye shadow not crease too.<br />
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4. <b>Urban Decay Naked Palette</b> - Ok I know everyone has run the palette into the ground talking about it. Well I am late in the game for purchasing... Could be because it costs 50 dollars. And usually I am a drug store eye shadow girl. I was just one that never spent a lot on eye shadow... I love this palette. I love all the colors and how they work so well with each other. I love the pay off it gives and love how some of the colors are build able and works great with the Primer Potion.<br />
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5. <b>Living Proof Full Thickening Cream</b> - Ok so I have had super thick hair since I was born. I pretty much entered the world with a full fro. Now thick hair can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. My hair is so heavy that styling it is hard because it won't hold the curl or whatever I do because my hair weights down the curls and they fall flat. I usually have to get my hair layered to make it so that I can at least style it. But having a baby and everything else going on I really haven't made time for a hair appointment in like oh a year. And the other fun thing about postpartum recovery is you lose your hair. Around 5 months ago I started loosing my hair. Now I don't mean strands here or there, I mean I could make a whole wig for someone from the amount of hair I am losing and it is not letting up. This is causing my hair to look worse. And now it is double hard to style.<br />
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So after this long hair history I have told, I want to finally tell you about this product. This stuff is WONDERFUL!! It adds life back into my hair. It gives my hair style, so much more volume, lift, and keeps my hair in the same style for at least 2 days. Being a mom means sometimes you can't wash and style your hair each day so I need something that won't make my hair look greasy and will hold my style and this does both. I shampoo, condition my hair, and buff as much water out as I can and then I add about a quarter size amount to my hair. I then dry and style. This product doesn't work well unless you dry it with a hair dryer so make sure you don't use it then let it air dry. I have tried a ton of hair products over the years and nothing has ever worked as well as this has for me. Another tip for this product: don't brush it while drying your hair. I found just running my fingers through it while drying gives me great southern big hair!!<br />
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6. <b>Hour Glass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free </b>- This is hands down the best foundation I have ever used. There is one draw back about this product I want to talk about first and fore most. This is super pricey. I mean I have never in my life paid so much for make up. Another tip, since I am a stay at home mom and I don't want to use this product up every day, I do have an every day drug store make up that I use. I only use this one if I know I will be out and about. Some days are just not make up days for this momma. So with that being said, here is why I love this so much.<br />
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One of the first things I like about this foundation is its a liquid-to-powder foundation formula. Mineral foundation has always been great for my skin but never gave me the coverage I needed. This is the best of both worlds for me. It goes on super easy with a stippling brush and then dries super fast to a powder. I was worried at first that it would settle into the lines on my face but it doesn't at all. It is humidity-proof and water-resistant which is great. I never have to re-apply and it absorbs oil which helps from having your make up run down your face in this North Carolina heat. The cover is great and camouflages my old acne scars wonderfully. I also like that it has build able coverage depending on how you apply it so it never makes you look like you have a mask on. I honestly can't say enough about how great this has been for me and my skin. I have been using it for a few weeks and have seen no break outs or anything.<br />
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7. <b>Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer</b> - This is a great full coverage concealer. It is great at covering my dark circles, acne scars and redness around my nose. I put this on before my Hour Glass Immaculate Liquid Powder foundation. It smooths out my complexion wonderfully before I even put on my foundation. Its stays put, is very creamy, dries fast, is light feeling on my face and not heavy at all.<br />
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Ava's 6 months photos plus our family photos will be done in the middle of August. I have been working hard on figuring out what to put little miss in for the photos, plus what we will be wearing for our photos with her. Here is the boards I made to give ya'll a idea on what I have decide for us all to wear.<br />
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Happy 6 Months Ava.. Today is your half birthday and Mommy's 26th birthday!! We had a fun week with your grandmother, granddaddy, Bella Sue and Bailey dog. You were spoiled rotten as usual. You had your first birthday cake.. Not really to eat but just to say you had one.</div>
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I will be honest it has been a hard 6 months but things are getting better every day. We tried breastfeeding for two weeks but with a combination of weight loss from her and her feeding dysphagia, we made the decision to switch to formula. We tried 9 different formulas and had multiple problems with each one until we put her on soy. Soy makes her very very constipated but it was better than any of the other formulas on her tummy. The others would make her scream bloody murder all day and night, be super gassy, projectile vomit and have diarrhea. We also had an ultrasound of her stomach and esophagus to see if she needed surgery and thank goodness everything was fine with that.</div>
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Ava was also diagnosed with Laryngomalacia, which means a soft larynx. The night we brought Ava home from the hospital she started wheezing horribly. We took her to the pediatrician multiple times for this all the while being told by multiple doctors that I was just a new worried mom and that everything was fine with her; the noise was just baby sounds. I put my foot down and demand she see an ENT. Which is where she was diagnosed with Laryngomalacia. Ava will have this until she is older and her Larynx calcifies. We see an ENT every 2-3 months just to keep an eye on it. If she cries for too long or too hard, if her reflux is bad, or if she happens to gulp her milk and it coats her larynx she will sound like a little wheezing/ asthmatic seal as I say.</div>
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Reflux hit our house when she was 2 weeks old and has been horrible up until about 3 weeks ago.We have been on up to 3 different medications at a time. We started going to a feeding dysphagia clinic recommended to us by our pediatrician after I noticed she was having a very hard time taking a bottle at times. They found a combination of her chewing the nipple, not sucking properly, gulping and reflux as the source of her feeding problems. We also found out she was aspirating some when she was taking a bottle. We had a swallow test done and that helped so much in showing us how much to thicken her formula. This helped some with her reflux but helped stop her from aspirating. They also showed us a special way of feeding her by pushing up on her jaw with my hand to teach her how to properly suck. This also helped with the reflux and aspirating. I am the only one that can really feed her. Jarod can feed her if it's a good day for her but mostly it's just me. Which has been hard at times for all of us. </div>
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She is now on just one reflux medication, but preparing a bottle is more like mixing a cocktail for her. We have a glass jar that we fill with rice cereal. We have to blend two boxes of rice cereal once a week and we keep it in the jar for easy access since we need it for every bottle. We blend the cereal to help it not get stuck in the nipple or chuck up while she sucks the bottle. We also warm her formula or use pre-mixed formula when we are out because it is room temperature. We then add one teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce of formula and blend it in with a cocktail/formula mixer. We add fiber, probiotic and milk of magnesia twice a day since she has horrible constipation from the soy formula. </div>
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This all has been extremely hard on this momma. It was hard on me stoping breastfeeding and watching her in pain for months at a time. We had some terribly long days and nights. I have honestly learned a lot about myself in these past 6 months. I know that the Lord puts us through all of these things for a reason. And I know that there are plenty of children out there with way bigger problems than Ava has come close to facing, but when it's your child it feels like the worst thing in the world. I look at her and look at everything we have been through together and I know I would do it again for her in a heart beat. I know that it was also hard on our families. I went through most of this with me being diagnosed with PPD (which I will write another post on).</div>
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This has been a fun month for her! We are starting to go out more and more and she is noticing everything and everyone. She love people and love to watch them but can get shy at times which is so cute. She has started getting stranger danger, if someone she hasn't met before or hasnt seen in awhile is holding her. I have to be in sight of her or she will get pretty up set. </div>
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She is grabbing for everything and giggles and smiles all the time now. She has finally gotten into somewhat of a schedule. It has been rough on us not having one for so long. Her reflux would mess up every schedule depending on the day we are having. It's not a solid schedule but it's getting there. We are still on 4 oz bottles and still see our feeding specialist to help with her reflux feeding.</div>
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She loves to jump, it's really her favorite thing to do. This child is full of energy and I mean full of it. I think she sucks all of mine out and uses it. LOL</div>
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She is starting to make the sound for mama, but has not said it yet.</div>
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She has start scooting herself around with her tummy to get to toys, but not moving her legs enough to crawl.</div>
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She lost all of her hair except for a little in the back and it is finally growing back this month.. We have to keep bows in her hair because of the multiple of older women asking if she is a boy or girl. And she has tons of pink on when they ask too. That doesn't make momma too happy.</div>
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Her favorite foods are prunes, carrots and green beans.</div>
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Her favorite toys are the Baby Einstein Exersaucer, Sophie, Sassy Baby Books, Rings, her Jenny Jump up and VTech - Rhyme and Discover Book<b>.</b></div>
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It's so hard to believe you are already 6 months old!! You are growing up so fast. Slow down.. Every day you are doing something new and funny! We think you are the cutest baby in the world and love more than you ever know! We thank the Lord everyday he gave us such a special girl.. Mommy and Daddy love you so so much little girl! Happy half birthday little one!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now we heard from everyone we know not to get a diaper pail.. That Wal-Mart and Target bags would work just fine. Well I have to say we didn't listen and I am glad we didn't! We have loved this diaper pail from day one. It is super easy to change the liners and keeps the nursery from smelling. Plus the liners hold a ton of diapers so you don't have to change it all the time.. Again anything simple that will make your life so much easier in these months are a must. The Arm and Hammer Pail will sprinkle baking soda on the diapers each time you put one in and shut the lid. This is what I think helps so much! We have only had to add more baking soda twice since we bought it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had a Skip Hop diaper bag at first that I thought I would love, but it just wasn't big enough for me. The Timi & Leslie Convertible Charlie II is perfect for an over packing momma like me. Oh and believe me I have tested this thing out to see how much I could get in there and it's surprising honestly.. J said I can practically get the nursery in it if we needed to. I love all the pockets and how wide the bag is.. If you don't fill it so full like I do it is pretty easy to find everything you need. It comes with an insulated bottle holder that has a clip on the handle, stroller straps, pochette for mom's essentials with credit card holder inside and a changing mat with diaper and wipe pocket. I love the look of this bag. It is very stylish.. I wanted a diaper bag that didn't have tons of cartoons, color and everything on it. I wanted a simple large bag that looked like a purse. The only thing I wish is that I would have gotten a different color. I got the black at Buy Buy Baby and wished I would have gotten the mustard. I think it's such a fun color, but I know Black goes with everything and is still very practical. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This has been a true lifesaver for us!! It allows you to track everything related to your baby! Diapers, feedings, medicine, sleep, how many diapers, how many oz's your baby is getting in a 24 hour period. Jarod and I both have this app on our phones and iPad. We started using it the first day Ava was born. It's great because we don't have to ask each other when her last feeding was; we can just look at the app on our iPhones. You can also print all of your tracks and take them to the doctors appointment with you so he or she has a record of everything too.</span><br />
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These are our favorite burp cloths. And believe me we know our burp cloths. Having a reflux baby you know to have at least 3 in each room to wipe the spit-up or drool. We have almost every kind of burp cloth out there and these are my favorite. They wash up great! Super soft, thick and really absorbent. They are also the perfect size as they are trifold.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love these PJs for Ava! We have always bought her the footed PJs but I felt like every week she was growing out of them. I would pay all of this money but she wouldn't get enough wears out of them for me. I love these because they are just like big kids PJs but infant size. We just put socks on her feet and she keeps warm and cozy all night long. They look super cute on her and wash up great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Love it!! We bought this after taking back the Bumbo. Here are some key points on why we love it. <span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">The seat is very sturdy and supported. </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">The tray is easy to remove & to put around Ava. The toys are super fun for her plus the tray has room to add some suction cup toys and stuff for extra fun. The leg holes are bigger than the Bumbo. It can grow with her and become a booster seat when she gets older. Th</span>is chair is wonderful! Ava loves playing in it. It was easy to put together, is quality material, and easy to clean. I was very pleased to find this product in girl colors (pink tray, lavender base, bright blue seat) at Walmart. The price there was only $36 which is cheaper than anywhere else I have seen it too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These have been one of Ava's favorite toys. <span style="background-color: transparent;">Ava loves these blocks. You get four blocks and they each have different letters on them. She </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">seems to like the crinkly blocks better than the rattly/jingly blocks, but they all have something different that attracts her to each of them. Washing machine has yet to destroy them, I just put them in a mesh bag on the gentle cycle and they come out perfect every time. They are super easy for her to grab and of course get into her mouth, which is a big plus right now. </span></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;">Cravings:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;"> C</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Century Gothic;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">lementines</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;">, and chicken salad wraps I make at home. </span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;">What I miss:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;"> Not a thing. I've waited too long for this and I'm grateful for everything I'm experiencing. </span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;">Best Moment this week:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; text-align: left;"> We found out when the c-section date is January 22, 2013!</span></div>
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Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271680202725760920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5161523420569707073.post-84630622072787412062012-07-12T06:15:00.003-07:002012-07-12T06:15:42.102-07:00Guess What?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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[1.] Smoothie packs I made using the Foodsaver [2.] New Target nude wedges</div>
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[3.] Bailey looking so cute in the sun [4.] Saturday Morning breakfast, breakfast casserole</div>
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[5.] Burlap runner I made [6.] Caribou campfire mocha cooler</div>
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You were our first date car, first kiss car, moving truck from apartment to new home, weekly grocery getter and daily ride to work.</div>
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We will miss your broken windows, no air, no heat, torn ceiling, antifreeze stained flooring, dirty dashboard and peeling paint.</div>
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Thanks for getting Jarod safely from here to there for 10 years. You will be missed!</div>
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I will always remember how Jarod took my hair ribbon I wore to highschool one day and tied it on the steering wheel. It has been there unremoved since that day. Not going to lie that made me cry a little when we removed it.</div>
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The Porch is finally finished!! We looked everywhere for a good price on black rockers and finally found some at Lowes. The whole design for the porch started with this wreath I made. I was wanting to do something fun with my red and white polka dot letter I painted and had on last years wreath. I thought adding some zebra print would bring some fun to the whole porch look. I found some zebra flowers and ribbon at Micheals and just sorta went with it..</div>
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I got the red and white polka dot cushions last year at a pottery near here. I went back this year and found these outdoor zebra print pillows. I am in the process now of painting a zebra print planter pot for another one of my potatoe plants. I love the black urns I found out Lowes. They are plastic and were a great price.. I wanted to add the sky pencils to the urns to add some height and they mix well with the sky penciles that are in the yard. The extra planters you see on the left of the porch are some extras I used to cover up some plants when our weather got really cold last week. We have been having such a nice spring then all of a sudden it became winter again for at least 3 days here.</div>
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This weekend we were very busy in the yard. We redid the landscaping by adding a new section to the front yard and replacing some of the bushes that were put in the yard before we bought it. We also planted two rose bushes and a wisteria plant near our fence. It took us all weekend to get this all finished. With many trips to Lowes and our ground being nothing but backfill it took Jarod forever to dig holes for the plants. We honestly have the worst dirt to work with around here. We really enjoy working in our yard together. It's fun working with my man and trying to make our home our own! The only thing we have left is to try to find some black rockers for the front porch and work on on the drainage problem we have.</div>
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Here is a nursery design I made! I love this bedding, very gender neutral. </div>
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Oh and I promise this blog isn't just going to be my polyvore room designs. I just did two back to back and just wanted to post them before I forgot! </div>
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Hey ya'll!! It has been way too long since my last blog post! I'm hoping that I won't have another long blogging break for awhile now!</div>
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Don't you just love my new blog design!! My friend Stacy is so talented! She took our family photos last November and just designed this awesome blog!</div>
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So I have been working on some designs for our master bedroom. Ever since we have been married I have never really decorated "our room". It's just one room that keeps getting over looked. I just have always put more focus on the living room and guest rooms. Well NO more! I really want a nice space just for Jarod and I. Right now we have a red, cream and black bedspread and black furniture. It is just so dark for me. I never bought curtains for the room, never really did anything for it other than get a bedspread. </div>
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I am really wanting to do something calming and very airy for us and I am loving grey, creams and whites together. So I decided to make a board based on just that. I have decided to take my old childhood furniture and completely redo it. Sanding, priming, painting and new hardware. I love using stuff we already have and turn it into some brand new and pretty! This is mostly how I decorate! It helps me with getting a new look, while not spending much $$$! And I love that! I want to really test myself and do this room on a very small budget. We are going to paint the room ourselves, make a fabric headboard and shop sales and use coupons for this room. This is what I normally do when decorating anyways, but I want to try to save even more money while getting the look we want! </div>
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Wreath I made for my neighbor.</div>
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Wreath I made for my aunt.</div>
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Ribbon on the wreath got messed up.. I need to fix it.</div>
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