tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74561612039130306052024-03-19T03:39:29.408-04:00Lucky in Love<i>the adventures of one girl, one boy, and one on the way</i>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.comBlogger511125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-85300496498709858662013-01-07T06:30:00.000-05:002013-01-07T06:30:00.752-05:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy New Year friends! </div>
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So, it's been a while, huh? My little piece of the Internet has been seriously neglected lately. I can't say I'm sorry. Blogging became more of a chore to me; something I had to check off my to do list (I actually do love checking things off my to do list but that's neither here nor there). So I took a break. But I kind of miss my friends, the community. So here I am!</div>
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Perhaps I should do a little recap? </div>
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The kiddo. She's going to be 2 on the 15th. Like two whole years old. I have no idea where the time went. She is such a little person now with her own personality. She is SO funny, but super laid back and chill. She isn't shy but <i>very </i>cautious about certain things. My favorite example is how she goes really slow walking through doorways. It's like she's not sure about the change in surfaces or something? It's completely endearing but super frustrating when we're in a hurry.</div>
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She's talking up a storm these days. She was a late talker, which frankly had me a little concerned, but her vocabulary has just exploded within the last month. We're working on her numbers and just yesterday I caught her counting to herself. It was just the coolest thing. Like, <i>I taught her that</i>. </div>
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As for me, I took a part time gig late last year with a food tour company. I give walking tours of a city close by and we stop and eat at four different restaurants along the way. It is SUPER fun and I love getting out of the house and engaging with new people. Plus, the last stop is for truffles and a wine pairing, and seriously? I'd give these tours for free just to get these truffles. </div>
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Opposite of truffles, I've coined this year the Year of Jenny. I've been lingering around my pre-baby weight for 2 years now and it's about time I get my booty in gear. I spend too much time and money at the gym for me to continue putting junk in my body when I get home. So I'm not. Well, the last three days I haven't and that's a start.</div>
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Hubs has been working like crazy and traveling even more. It's a bit of a downer sometimes, but mostly I'm just thankful for his job because it allows me to have mine. He was able to take almost two weeks off for Christmas which was such a treat!</div>
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So yeah. That's about it! You didn't miss much! </div>
Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-52478312244759313802012-08-28T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-28T06:30:01.247-04:00Cakes Galore!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrPgLDLGknKxVoPsctddO0CeHcllLcpxs57NPmiqZ-G9cP4H1ya5vr_Lu647oycSMnTXEAJjaYFpI851He3E8JIquVCQMIZD84AXgtInVTQeY5oml7iUKLS6H_NV7xBJP4tN1jgJl_1Pg/s1600/IMAG1486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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Y'all, I have been so blessed with weekly cake orders lately! Even though it can get overwhelming at times, I always love the finished product so much. Totally worth the effort. </div>
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I made an Elmo cake for a little girl's 2nd birthday party. Her parents were crazy about it when I dropped it off. Frankly so was I! Ha! I just love the look of the fur. So cool!</div>
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I think I posted one picture of this before, but I also made a cake for a Paris themed 1st birthday party. It was her smash cake and matched the decor so perfectly. Love it!</div>
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Lastly, I made just a regular cake for a get together. It was for a new client and she seemed very pleased. Hopefully it will result in some repeat business!! Ha!</div>
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Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-50465713715146179072012-08-27T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-27T06:30:03.274-04:00Books, Beach, and Baseball...Oh My!<div style="text-align: center;">
We had a really great, really full week last week! My best friend was out of town so I was worried Natalie and I would be bored out of our minds. But mama stepped it up and thought up some new activities! We spent some time at the library a town over. They have a fantastic kids' area and Natalie had an absolute blast! I think we went there three times in one week! Girl was in heaven. Her favorite part by far? Rocking in the little chairs. </div>
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We also ventured out to the beach one afternoon. Can you believe we live by the beach and we have never taken Natalie? I mean, I have only been once myself! She had a ball. It was messy as all heck but totally worth it.</div>
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Daddy came home on the weekend from a week long business trip! It was so great to see him. I just adore Natalie's face when she sees him for the first time after he's been gone. She loves her daddy so much. We spent Saturday morning walking around one of the Metroparks in the area. We saw so many deer out in the woods. And we also found a park along the way. Natalie is in her happy place in the swing...</div>
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Sunday morning Natalie and I enjoyed sitting in the yard watching Daddy cut the grass. It was seriously the best. The weather was so perfect, warm and breezy. Great start to the day.</div>
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After her extra long nap, we took Natalie to her very first baseball game. We have an independent league in Avon so we got some lawn tickets and enjoyed the game. Seriously, it just made my heart happy spending such a great time with my family. Natalie was a doll, ate a great dinner, and the weather was again gorgeous. Seriously could not have asked for a better weekend.</div>
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Do y'all know <a href="http://www.proverbs31.org/" target="_blank">Proverbs 31 Ministries</a>? It's run by Lysa Terkeurst who I absolutely adore. Not like I know her in person, but you know. Kind of like I adore Pioneer Woman. Same thing, yes?</div>
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Anywho. I get daily devotional e-mails from the website. I love the format because it's not just a bible verse...it's a real life example of real life situations that happen to real life women. It's relatable. It's well written. It's powerful.</div>
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Some days strike me more than others, of course. But recently an e-mail convicted me so much, I cut and pasted a quote into Word right from the document. I knew I needed to reread this often and never, ever forget it.</div>
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It was in the context of women and the way we dress. Now, let's just be honest and say my college days were spent covering up the least amount of my boobs as legally possible and heading out to the bars. It's humiliating to think about. And the most awful part about it was I LOVED the attention. It made me feel pretty. I had something boys wanted and that was the first step to getting a man, right? Or at least making out with someone that night.</div>
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I'd like to say I quickly grew out of this trend when I left college. Or even when I met my husband. But it took me a long time to realize the message I was sending. I thought because I wasn't actually acting on the attention I was receiving I wasn't doing anything wrong. No harm done. I would tell myself I'm just a flirt. It's who I've always been. That's just how I was made.</div>
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This quote stopped my in my tracks. Although it's been years since I made the realization that dressing provocatively sent messages I had no intentions of sending...and tempted the hearts of men in ways I had not wanted, my mouth literally dropped open.</div>
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But no it's not, Jenny. It's who you're used to being.</div>
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Talk about a wake up call.</div>
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So I've taken an active step in my heart and in my mind to be clear in the messages I send out to others...not only in the way I dress but in my words as well. I'm stopping myself before suggestive words come out of my mouth to the opposite sex and am really thinking about what I'm saying. I want my intentions to be clear, especially to my husband. I mean, was I flirting with other men in front of him? I have no idea. </div>
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I will never do it again.</div>
Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-56701140504578667092012-08-22T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-22T06:30:01.694-04:00SO WHAT Wednesday...Virgin Edition!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm linking up with Shannon for the very first time EVA to tell you what I'm saying SO WHAT to this week!</div>
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<li> My parents left from their visit yesterday and I almost cried. Sometimes living far apart is hard.</li>
<li>Sometimes I think living far apart is the best thing ever.</li>
<li>I didn't clean up Natalie's explosion of toys last night so my living room is a mess. Matt's out of town so who am I trying to impress?</li>
<li>I've come to look forward to Matt being gone just so I can have the bed to myself. Most people miss their husbands at night. Me? I don't miss the snoring, the 10 pm sharp bedtime, or the snuggling in the middle of the night. Sister likes her space. </li>
<li>I let Natalie watch TV when she eats at home. Girl goes into a trance and I can shovel the food right in. It's survival mode around here people. And I'm not above Dora, Diego, or Peppa to help me out.</li>
<li>I think Pioneer Woman is super funny on her blog and on Twitter...but her show on Food Network totally makes me uncomfortable for her.</li>
<li>I was excited when the Olympics ended because Days of Our Lives came back on the air. Two weeks off is a long time!</li>
<li>I want to contribute to the income of our family by making cakes more regularly, but every time I get an order...my first thought is, crap. Now I have to make a cake. </li>
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What are YOU saying SO WHAT to today? </div>
Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-32357174261112547322012-08-21T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-21T06:30:01.565-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey y'all! Shall we resort to bullets on a Tuesday? Yes we shall.</div>
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<li>My parents came for a visit this weekend! Although they're leaving today *tear* we've had a grand time. Natalie has been enjoying walks with Grandma where they stop to pick flowers together. It's precious. And according to my mom, Natalie can now say 'Grandpa.' Not sure if it's true or not, seeing as the last time she was with just my mom, Natalie said 'cup' which she has yet to say since. Time will tell!</li>
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How is she possibly this big? Sorry for the crappy photo. Girl is always on the move and this is the least blurry one I could snap.</div>
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Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-78977158972885629212012-08-16T08:38:00.001-04:002012-08-16T08:38:36.018-04:00 A Little Natalie Update<div style="text-align: center;">
I thought I'd give you a few updates on my kiddo, seeing as the last time I did...I believe she was 12 months old.</div>
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Yesterday she turned 19 months. Yikes! </div>
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Girl is still super tall, but her weight % seems to be leveling out around 50%. I think she's around 25 lbs. Tall and skinny...just like Daddy. </div>
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She's in size 5 diapers during the day and size 6 a night. This had saved us many a soaked morning :) Too bad it took me so long to figure it out.</div>
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She wears 18-24 month clothes and size 5 shoes. </div>
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Her favorite activity is being outside doing ANYTHING. She adores her sidewalk chalk and will pitch a fit if I don't let her play with it. She also has a Winnie the Pooh riding toy we keep outside that she fills with sticks, rocks, dirt, and all sorts of other goodies. Clearly playing outside day = bath day. </div>
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She also loves going to the park and swinging. She won't do a thing else at the park. Just swing, swing, swing. </div>
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Natalie's not much of a talker, in fact she only says Daddy consistently. She can say a few other words, but I'm not too concerned. Her doctor seems more interested in her understanding of language which she definitely has. She can point to anything and everything I ask her in a book and gets so excited doing so! She does puzzles, knows all of her fruit, and follows commands. Most of them. And I know when she doesn't follow commands it's not because she doesn't understand. It's because she's purposely ignoring me. Girl started that early.</div>
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She love to accessorize. She gets her summer hats out all the time and puts them on around the house. She also has two bead necklaces which are almost constantly around her neck. She does still take out her hair clips frequently, but she's getting a little better.</div>
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Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-74249950015706966372012-08-15T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-15T06:30:02.723-04:00Bathroom Upgrade<div style="text-align: center;">
In September we'll have been in our house for two years. Two years and we've painted two rooms. Hm. Well, this one room a year thing was not cutting it for me so I stepped it up and did one myself. </div>
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The downstairs guest bathroom. You know the one that's big enough to fit a toilet, a sink, and well...that's it?</div>
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Okay, so it was the smallest room in the entire house. But it still took me a solid weekend to finish since I picked a dark color and the second coat was a must. </div>
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I knew I wanted purple but Matt and I went back and forth about the shade for a while. In fact, we had two swatches painted on the wall for months. And then I went ahead and picked something different without painting a swatch. Ha!</div>
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Since I was so rash with my decision, Matt said it was "my" project and didn't help. But I'm proud of my little room and I adore the color. I've even finished decorating! One room done. Oh, 15 or so more to go. We're a work in progress people.</div>
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I had black and white canvases made of Indianapolis (where we are from), Chicago (my favorite city in the world), and Cleveland (where we live now).</div>
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I already had this 'R' I won in a giveaway a million moons ago and now I finally had a place to put it! I purchased a white frame at a craft store and I was set!</div>
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Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-81276495111855512872012-08-14T06:30:00.000-04:002012-08-14T06:30:01.932-04:00Caking Up a Storm!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm been so blessed to be overwhelmed with cake orders lately! It makes me feel like I'm contributing a little bit to the family income instead of just, well, you know, spending it :) </div>
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I did a Clifford the Big Red Dog birthday party in December. I've done little Miss Kennedy's cake since she her very first birthday. So amazing!</div>
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One of my besties in the city just recently got married so I made this cake for her bridal shower! Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the shower, but I'm told it was a hit! I wanted it to be classy more than slutty and I think my goal was successful. I think :)</div>
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A woman who works with Matt was planning her dad's 70th birthday and asked me to do a cake for him. She had no idea what she wanted. She basically sent me an e-mail that said, "Um. He likes scuba diving, traveling, church, bowling, skiing, golfing, and he worked at Energizer. Go." Frankly I was stumped. I didn't want to just throw a bunch of random crap on a cake and call it a day. Enter my genius husband who came up with shaping the cake like an actual battery. Perfection!</div>
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Not so much? Let me remind you!</div>
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I have a really cute kid who is 19 months old. Holy cow. She's like a <i>kid</i>. Not a baby. A kid.</div>
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We've been keeping busy this summer with trips to the zoo, the pool, dinners out with friends, play dating it with other SAHM's, and generally living the life. </div>
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Matt has been super busy at work...and when I say at work...I really mean in NYC. He's been traveling like crazy and should have his own office in the city any day now. Shout out to all the single parents out there because being on my own Wednesday-Saturday every week is no joke. Even with a sweetie like mine. </div>
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Natalie's not much of a fan either.</div>
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My cake "business" has been pretty busy lately and I'm excited to share some pictures of what I've done. People are so creative with their designs and ideas these days. It's been a fun couple of months!</div>
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Natalie's been learning so many things lately. She knows every animal you can think of and can point them out in books. She builds puzzles, brings me her shoes when I ask, and sweeps my kitchen. Now, if the girl would just give me a consistent "mama" when I ask, I'd be a happy camper. I've got a stubborn one on my hands, friends. Girl only talks when she wants to and says only what she wants. But the smile. Kills me dead.</div>
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These are her 18 month pictures by the way. It's hard to tell but she was a super fussy pants early on. Obviously she perked up, huh?</div>
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Looking forward to catching back up with all my friends! Hope everyone is doing well!! XOXO</div>
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Turns out the first place we went you had to pre-register. Hm. Should've put that on your website Bay Village Nature Center. Luckily, we heard about another hunt going on around town so we headed over there. We had some fun on the playground before THE HUNT began.</div>
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I'm SO ready for these eggs, Mom!</div>
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I'm SO over these eggs, Dad!</div>
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Cue our exit. Yep. Didn't even make it to the start. Guess there's always next year.</div>
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Oh wait...her new trick! Kisses!</div>
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Guess she's good for something! Girl holds my heart in the palm of her messy little hand. God is good.</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-64699228662011951362012-05-03T06:30:00.000-04:002012-05-03T06:30:01.135-04:00On Being Just a SAHM<div style="text-align: center;">
Being a stay at home mom is such an interesting role. I didn't really give it much thought until I became one, of course. Motherhood has opened my eyes and given me a different perspective on life entirely. Funny how that happened.</div>
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I was out with girlfriends this week and one of them was praising her mother for the work she does outside the home. She said something to the effect of, "I'm so proud of my mom. She was just a stay at home mom for 10 years and now she's worked her way up to this really great job." </div>
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The word that made the most impact on me was <i>just</i>.</div>
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What does it mean to be <i>just</i> a stay at home mom? </div>
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I know bloggers debate the merits of staying at home with your children vs. working ad nauseum. That is not my purpose. I'm more concerned with how society views women who chose to stay home to raise their children. I'm concerned that my daughter will think less of me for not having a "real" job. For <i>just</i> raising her.</div>
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The truth is, my mama didn't raise no dummy. I was valedictorian of my class in high school. I was pre-med and I have a Master's degree in Biology. But I don't work outside the home. I could. I did. But I <i>chose</i> not to.</div>
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So why do I, along with so many others in my shoes, have such a stigma attached to our role? Like somehow we are less intelligent because we aren't technically employed?</div>
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It just struck me I guess. </div>
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And honestly, I couldn't care less what society thinks of me. But I do care about what my daughter thinks. Perhaps this is just a reminder to myself to show her women are valuable in so many ways. We have talents and skills and can chose to use them in anyway we desire. And whatever we chose, it doesn't make us less intelligent. Or useful. </div>
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Raising children, no matter how you do it, is tough work people. Breaking down the stereotypes of the world and forming these little minds is not for the faint of heart. It's the biggest challenge of my life, but one I'm taking head on. Somehow, my girl will know the job I hold now is no less important than the job I held before. That my brains did not simply ooze out of my head the day I stopped working. </div>
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Because <i>just</i> being a stay at home mom? Hardest thing I've ever done.</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-78728867810717666322012-05-02T06:30:00.000-04:002012-05-02T06:30:04.335-04:00Party Deets From a Ladybug Picnic!<br />
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We hosted her party in January at our home. Both my parents as well as Matt’s, along with
my brother, sister, and her husband all came to celebrate. Natalie invited several of her playdate
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First up, my beautiful, year old, baby girl. </div>
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Now, I cannot take credit for this fabulous outfit. I did nothing. Well, I ordered the shirt. Oh, and the leggings. But that’s it. My MIL <i>made</i> everything else. I know, right? So stinkin’ cute.</div>
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I should preface this by saying that I am <i>not</i> a
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her baby girl is turning one? Outsource.
Insert my sister. She made this
adorable banner for Natalie that is, in all honesty, still hanging on our
mantle. It also became the most fussed
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I put Natalie's monthly pictures in terra cotta pots with
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baby! Truffles, cookies, cupcakes,
candy, pretzels, marshmallows, cake…oh my.
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And here’s my sweet baby enjoying her first bite of
cake. Unfortunately, this moment did not
go as perfectly as I had envisioned. She’s
smiling here, but seconds before she was screaming about being burned by the
candle. Yep. You read that correctly. The one thing you don’t want to happen to
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It was <i>so </i>much work...but <i>so</i> much fun. Natalie had a great time with her friends and family and only had to leave 10 minutes early for a nap. Pretty great, I'd say :) I had crazy amounts of help from my family with the food and decorations and I could not have pulled it off without them. Tis why I won't be doing anything like this ever again. First birthday are a one time thing :)</div>
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All photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.zoobeephotography.com/">Zoobee Photography</a></div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-79101616712535245442012-04-30T06:30:00.000-04:002012-04-30T06:30:02.666-04:00Hello Out There!?!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yes?!? Thanks for sticking around during my unintentional, completely unannounced hiatus!</div>
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Sorry I disappeared like that. I was feeling more and more everyday like I <i>had </i>to blog instead of actually <i>wanting</i> to blog. Have you ever felt like that? Well, I did. I needed a break. And let me tell you, it was refreshing. I was in a place where I couldn't tell my own ideas from something I read on a blog or found on Pinterest anymore. And I became entirely too focused on other people and their lives instead of my own. So I exited stage left and have gained nothing but perspective. </div>
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But I miss you guys. I miss my friends and being connected to people I truly care about. But how to solve the problem that sent me packing in the first place? Ever hear of that little button called 'delete?' Well, I used it. I went a little crazy cleaning out my blog and twitter feed, but I feel...well...cleansed.</div>
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So I hope you'll stick around because I have a lot to catch you up on! Like the fact that I have a 15 month old who is literally running around the house like she owns the place...and can wear her hair in PIG TAILS? Oh...and her professional pictures <i>finally </i>came back from her 1st birthday party so I must share! Or the four cake/cupcakes orders I have this week. Or the over the top awesome recipes I have tried?</div>
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Oh I've missed y'all! Can't wait to catch up! </div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-655283339257483542012-01-25T12:34:00.001-05:002012-01-25T12:34:48.996-05:00A Ladybug Picnic!<div style="text-align: center;">
We had Natalie's 1st Birthday on Saturday. It was a Ladybug Picnic theme filled with terra cotta pots, fake grass, pom poms, topiaries, picnic food, sweets galore, a chocolate fountain, friends and family...and most importantly...our little ladybug!</div>
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I will share the details of the sweets table, as I took a few pics of it before the guests arrived. My baby sis was so gracious to help me out with this. Between the two of us, we created all of the food ourselves. An undertaking for sure, but I think it was just perfect.</div>
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Can't wait to share the rest will you! It was a great time! </div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-26591678692888423802012-01-18T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-18T06:00:02.075-05:00The Yummiest Chicken Cordon Bleu...Eva!<div style="text-align: center;">
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My husband and I are a wee bit obsessed with these two cooking shows...<a href="http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/">America's Test Kitchen</a> and <a href="http://www.cookscountry.com/tv/">Cook's Country</a>. </div>
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Have you seen them? They make some
really interesting, yummy recipes. And they explain things like the
chemistry behind why you should use one cut of meat over the other. And
charts that show where exactly the meat is coming from. Charts! And
step by step instructions and tips on how and <i>why</i> a recipe works.</div>
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It's really a novel of a concept
compared to something you would find on Food Network. Now I love me
some Food Network, but these shows actually test dozens upon dozens of
recipes before they come up with the best one. And I believe them.</div>
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Last night I made their Chicken
Cordon Bleu. It was to die for! It had a Ritz cracker crust
(delicious!) along with yummy slices of ham and Swiss cheese which
combined to make a fantastic flavor. And it could not have been easier.<br />
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Now I'm not much for stuffing chicken
breasts. You usually have to flatten them out with a meat mallet and
then roll them up. Which in my experience usually creates more of a
mess than a masterpiece. But these, these little bundles are genius!
All you have to do it a cut a slit in the chicken and insert the rolled
up pieces of ham/cheese and you're done. Easy peasy! <br />
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Make Crumbs: Adjust oven racks to lowest and middle positions and heat
oven to 450 degrees. Pulse crackers and bread in a food processor
until coarsely ground. Drizzle in butter; pulse to incorporate. Bake
crumbs on rimmed baking sheet on middle rack, stirring occasionally,
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Stuff Chicken: Top each ham slice with 1/4 cup cheese and roll
tightly; set aside. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with
salt and pepper. Cut pocket in thickest part of chicken and stuff each
breast with 2 ham-and-cheese rolls. Transfer chicken to plate, cover
with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes. (Apparently
this is so the chicken time to seal up a bit on itself. This helps keep
the ham and cheese inside the chicken and not oozing out on your baking
sheet when you bake it)</div>
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Coat and Bake: Beat eggs and mustard in a second shallow dish. Place
flour in third shallow dish. One at a time, coat stuffed chicken
lightly with flour, dip into egg mixture, and dredge in crumbs, pressing
to adhere. Transfer chicken to a clean baking sheet. Bake on lowest
rack until bottom of chicken is golden brown, about 10 minutes, and then
move baking sheet to middle rack and reduce oven temperature to 400
degrees. Bake until golden brown and chicken registers 160 degrees,
20-25 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5
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Y'all. Make this. Trust me. Delicious!</div>
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will say that the amount of flour/Ritz mixture I threw away was crazy.
It doesn't use nearly as much as it calls for. I know it's easier to
coat with more mixture there...but I think next time I would make 1/2 of
what it calls for. It hurt my hear to throw away that many Ritz
crackers.</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-38568597962577393782012-01-17T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-17T06:00:11.160-05:00One Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sweet girl, you are a whole year old! My little baby is now a
toddler and I just can't believe it. You are growing and changing so
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<li>This was a busy month! You said your first word...wait for
it..."dada." Yeah. You say it 24/7, even when I say, "Say Mama!"
You're sooooo funny little girl.</li>
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<li> You celebrated your first Christmas and loved all of the attention! You
got some great walking toys and constantly want to be up walking
around. You even took your first steps when we got home from holiday
traveling! You haven't done it since though. I think you're a little
scared. But your confidence will come soon sweet girl!</li>
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sippy cup by yourself. Your daddy and I think you've always known but
were just too lazy to hold it up yourself. But now you're a pro. You
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struggle but I think we're getting the hang of what you will and will
not eat these days. You can be quite the picky eater, little one. But
that's to be expected. You have parents who eat practically zero
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mirror. So now, you can do it but you only do it to yourself in the
mirror! Mommy screwed that one up big time.</li>
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holding your rattle or keys I say, "shake, shake, shake" and you do it!
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night. You let me do it at first and I think it tickles you because you
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Natalie, this has been the best year of my life. You have made my life complete and I love you with my whole heart. Being a mom has been the greatest blessing and I am so thankful God has blessed me with you, my sweet daughter. </div>
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Yesterday my sweet baby girl turned one! We started off the day with a few gifts from her Daddy and I. She's super into books these days and since she loves to chew on them we've been playing a lot with bath books. So I picked up a few at Target and she loves them. She reads them to herself and it's pretty much the cutest thing ever.</div>
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We had a pretty low key day just the three of us since her party is next weekend, but we did take her out to a special lunch at Moe's. Girl chowed the heck down on some meat. And she fed herself for the first time with a fork and was very pleased.</div>
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We welcomed the most beautiful little girl into the world.</div>
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Happy Birthday Natalie! We are so proud to be your parents and forever grateful God has blessed us with you. We love you more every single day. </div>
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Mama and Dada</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-44052677282419517472012-01-12T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-12T06:00:09.143-05:0011 month post...almost a month late. Almost!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Y’all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sweet baby
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One.</div>
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As in she’s been here in this world for 365 days.</div>
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I feel like it was just yesterday she was a squishy little
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like so long ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some days I can hardly
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Now she’s a toddler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long
gone is my baby who would contently lie on the floor in one spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In her place is a babbling, wannabe walker who
wants nothing more than the walk around the house ALL.DAY.LONG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I became a mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span>The fact that I have a child and have been entrusted to raise her still
floors me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The responsibility of it all
overwhelms me at times, but I know in my heart God gave her to me specifically because
we were a perfect fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was my
missing piece.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now my heart is
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You know the totally overused line of “I never knew I could
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</span>Through all of the frustrations and moments of lost patience on my part…I still find myself thinking about her and smiling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or missing her when she’s sleeping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or wanting to snuggle her up into a little
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But she’s growing up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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watching her become more and more independent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But I’m proud of the sweetie she is becoming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And gosh darn it, the girl is a hoot!</div>
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I’m in serious party planning mode over here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of my immediate family is coming and
staying with us so it is going to be a lot of fun…and a lot of work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I want to make sure we focus on the
reason for the party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The celebration of
my sweet baby girl who has brought so much joy into all of our lives. </div>
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Can’t wait to share more with you all!</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-72130585274595281922012-01-10T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-10T06:00:00.590-05:00Rip Van Winkle Wannabe<div style="text-align: center;">
Do any of you have snoring spouses?</div>
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I didn't. I was lucky. Until Christmas. Suddenly my silent bed partner turned into a wake me up out of a deep sleep bed partner. </div>
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At first he blamed it on congestion. And I bought it seeing as he was actually sick. But even since the "sickies" left, the snoring remains. What's up with that? </div>
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I've been having to get up in the middle of the night and move to the guest room. A guest room where I haven't put sheets back on the bed since we last had guests. They're in the room, mind you. Just not <i>on</i> the bed. So I've been sleeping on top of the comforter, using the sheets as blankets, and sleeping with my robe on because it's so cold. </div>
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Poor, lazy me.</div>
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But seriously. What can I do about this? I am beyond sick of leaving my warm bed in the middle of the night. And I know Matt feels really bad. Do those Breathe Right Strips work? </div>
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That couple looks really peaceful, huh? Oh how I want that.</div>
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So what's a sleepy mama to do?</div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-63179440179409445272012-01-05T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-05T06:00:02.193-05:00Natalie's First Christmas!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
I know this is super late, but if only for my own memories
I’d like to recap our Christmas vacation.</div>
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Matt was involved in a trial down in Akron
for most of the month of December. We
were concerned about it interrupting our Christmas travel plans, but luckily it
wrapped up just before the holidays. And
he won! It was a big case not only for
him but for the firm and gave him such great trial experience. It’s funny how before I met Matt I just
assumed all lawyers tried cases like you see on T.V. Believe me; it is not at all like that. So not the glamorous job it is portrayed to
be. But in this instance it kind of
was. He actually got to cross examine
witnesses and everything! I am so proud
of him and the effort he puts into his work.
Natalie and I are very lucky to have him.<br />
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Side tracked a bit, huh? Since we were celebrating the holidays out of town, we had our family Christmas morning on the 21st. Natalie had her first fever so she wasn't really into opening presents, but it was still nice to have that time as a family. <br />
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Her favorite gift, the bubble wrap. Of course.<br />
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We headed down to Indianapolis
on the 23<sup>rd</sup> to start our week long stay. I had my annual Christmas dinner with my high
school besties and had an absolute blast.
We’ve grown apart over the last few years…it’s easy to do when you live
so far away…and the little addition we have doesn’t make this easier…but I felt
a closeness coming back to our group and I hope that sticks around.</div>
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Every year we go to Christmas Eve Mass at the church I grew
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Catholic, I still enjoy going. We attend
the children’s service where in place of the sermon…the priest has all of the
children come up to the front and he reads a story about the birth of
Jesus. I took Natalie up to the front this
year and even though she tried to walk away the entire time…and left a pile of
Cheerios in her wake…it was kind of a dream come true. I cannot tell you how many years I have sat
in the pew and watched those sweet kiddos run up to hear the story and dreamt
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That evening we went to dinner with my whole family, Matt’s
parents, and some of my dad’s extended family per our usual tradition. Natalie was pooped though and she was having
no problem showing it to the entire restaurant…so she and I scooted home and I
put her to bed. It actually worked out
well seeing as she was fast asleep when everyone got there so I could enjoy the
gift exchange…and wine <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></div>
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Unclear why, but Natalie had a r.o.u.g.h. night that night. I’m not sure if she was over excited to see
Santa or what but she was up almost all night crying about something. Not so fun.
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Later that day we headed over to my aunt’s house to
celebrate with my mom’s extended family.
We had a lot of fun and it was nice for some of my family members to get
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We finished out our celebrations with Matt’s parents the
next morning. We had such a full week of
love from everyone and it was just a fantastic experience to celebrate
Natalie’s first Christmas with us as a family.
Love that girl to pieces! <br />
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I mentioned yesterday that I had some goals for 2012. I hesitate to call them resolutions as I feel as if I'm setting myself up to fail. But clearly, that's what they are. The coming of the new year brings with it a sense of change so I'm stepping up and sharing with you some things I've been wanting to do in my own life for some time.</div>
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I had a pretty good routine of 4 X per week going before Christmas hit so I'd like to bump that up a little bit to get in some more cardio. With this goal also comes the obligatory goal of losing weight. I put on some pounds during the holidays so I have some serious work to do. I actually took a before shot of myself yesterday morning and intend on doing an after shot on my birthday (6/3/12) 5 months from now. Lord, let me look better than I do right now. It was not pretty.</div>
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<i>2. Read my Bible everyday.</i></div>
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When I was working I had the perfect set up. I read the Word during my breaks and at lunch and finished the entire thing in a year. But since then, I've kind of been lackluster in my reading. And honestly, I've been lost at how to approach it. I found a Bible I was gifted when I left my job in a different translation than my regular one so I'm excited to get into it. It has a reading program in it so I think I will follow that for now. My plan is to do it as soon as Natalie goes down for her first nap before something else comes up. I started yesterday. So far, so good!</div>
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<i>3. Give up pop.</i></div>
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I'm not a big pop drinker. I gave up caffeine when I got pregnant and have pretty much stuck to it as I've continued with the breast feeding. But some days I just really want one, you know? I know water is much better for me so I'm going to try to bump up my intake of that instead.</div>
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I'm a meal planner. And probably uniquely so, I exclusively make new meals. Okay, that's not entirely true...but for the most part I'm a one and done kind of girl. I'm not sure why, but I just have so many recipes waiting to be tried that I have never even thought of keeping a list of those that we loved. Kind of stupid when you think about it. So I'm going to start a folder on my desktop to compile those I would make again. And, you know, make them again. Does anyone have any other easy way of keeping track of this? The folder idea's all I've got.</div>
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<i>5. Finish Natalie's 1 year photo book, keep up with her baby book, and print pictures to put in albums.</i></div>
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I'm about half way through Natalie's photo book in Blurb, but I recently got a Shutterfly coupon code for a book so I'm not sure what to do. Anyone made one on either of these sites? Recommendations? </div>
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I'm fairly good about keeping up with her baby book but I have yet to print any pictures to put in there. I'd like to get that done.</div>
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Also, I do want to print out all of our pictures and keep them in really nice leather albums just so we have them. Do any of you do this? Suggestions for great albums to use?</div>
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<i>6. Get an Ohio driver's license.</i></div>
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Okay. Confession. I have lived in Ohio probably 6 years now and I still have an Indiana driver's license. I know. I'm hanging my head in shame. I do have Ohio plates though, so that's a start! I have lots of excuses as to why I haven't done this...such as I didn't want to do it when I was pregnant...or before I lost the weight...or I didn't want to take the lame written test. But it's seriously, seriously time.</div>
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<br />That's my list so far. I want to check back every month to keep an updated list of how things are going and perhaps add some new idea that come to mind as the year progresses. Keep me accountable, okay? </div>Lucky in Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12153263619520465219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7456161203913030605.post-78277674335368183182012-01-03T06:00:00.000-05:002012-01-03T06:00:04.648-05:00Happy New Year!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Happy New Year friends!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So sorry I disappeared from the blog world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t particularly intentional, but I was
going through one of those periods where I felt forced to blog rather than really
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Well, I’m back and feeling refreshed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the coming of the new year has
renewed my spirit?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure, but I’m
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I have a lot of goals and aspirations for 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My sweet baby girl turns 1 in just 12 short
days, weight loss is always an issue, and my spiritual walk needs some serious
work…just to name a few.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Want to follow
along with this crazy journey I call my life? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stick around!</div>
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P.S. You'll get a steady stream of pictures of Natalie. That's enough, right? Girl holds my whole heart... </div>
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