tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53207526729885051042024-03-14T08:19:47.788-07:00Diva to DomesticUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-41447338766821064922012-08-03T10:39:00.000-07:002012-08-03T10:39:36.597-07:00ConsumedSo I've officially not blogged in over two months. I've just been so consumed - with life. Nothing exciting or terrible has happened, but I've been busy running after my baby who is barely a baby anymore. He's a full-grown toddler now and he takes up ALL of my energy. He is non-stop energy from morning until night. So that leaves me just a little free time at night that is spent trying to relax and not worry about blogging stats, uploading photos, etc. <br />
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But, I have to say that I'm starting to miss it. I miss updating family and such about Jackson and just unloading my random thoughts. <br />
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So no promises that I will be regularly updating, but I'll try to be less sporadic.<br />
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Jackson is SO big now and he is growing like crazy. He can say a handful of words, but is still much more physical than communicative. He is a happy little guy and we can't get enough of his personality! He likes to play with buckles and snaps and tries to figure out how everything works. He can put on pants/shorts onto one leg and is incredibly independent. He gets mad when you do something for him that HE wants to do! <br />
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Here are some recent photos of Jackson:<br />
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He’s now able to open doors, the dishwasher (even when locked), and almost his baby gate. </p> <p>But here’s the worst story (warning – it’s gross):</p> <p>Jackson woke up from his nap on Friday afternoon and was playing peacefully in his crib. I usually let him hang out in there for about 10-20 minutes until he gets cranky. </p> <p>All of a sudden he started screaming so I rushed in to check on him. What I found was a half-naked child with poop splattered ALL over him. I’m talking head-to-toe coverage, including the inside of his ears. It was all over the crib, all over his mobile, the sheets and blankets, and the wall behind his crib. </p> <p>What had happened was that I put him down for a nap in just a t-shirt and diaper because it was so hot outside. I’ve done this a bunch and never thought twice about it. When he woke up he took his diaper off. It was dry…. He then peed and pooped in his crib. And then he started to play in it. </p> <p>I was so mortified and disgusted, but at the same time I thought it was pretty funny. I kept thinking how glad I was that he was my own child because I couldn’t clean up another baby. </p> <p>I wrapped him in a towel and proceeded to give the most gross shower/bath I have ever experienced. I had to hold him up with one hand and pour water/soap him down with the other. I finally got the little bugger clean (who was in a gloriously good mood) and then I had to clean up his room. Yuck. </p> <p>While I was cleaning up his room I had him in a diaper to eat dinner (he’s a bit messy). He took off his diaper <strong>again </strong>and then handed it to me. Sigh…</p> <p>I learned an extremely valuable lesson on Friday – my child is never to be trusted on his own with a diaper. Ever. I’m definitely NOT looking forward to the potty-training days!!</p> <p>I couldn’t bear to photograph the incident, so here’s a nice little photo of him instead – all cleaned up!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O_bADyTTVKM/T7va0cknYiI/AAAAAAAACAY/escRLOMZg2M/s1600-h/photo%25252899%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo(99)" border="0" alt="photo(99)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RIUO-Z7WEj4/T7va1L-HtDI/AAAAAAAACAg/oRaxRzTGnCg/photo%25252899%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" height="383"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-14917314398052262702012-04-25T08:28:00.001-07:002012-04-25T08:28:47.573-07:00Out of Sight, Out of Mind<p>It's been what feels like forever since I've blogged. It's just been easier not to, which is weird because I really like blogging. I've just been caught up living my life and NOT writing about it. It was a nice break. <p>Re-cap: Got an iPad as an early Mother's Day gift, traveled to Oregon to visit Trevor's family, and mostly just watching my little boy grow up right in front of my eyes. <p>I fall more and more in love with him Every. Single. Second. <p>Seriously, he makes me want 10 more just like him. 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0156" border="0" alt="DSC_0156" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rcuImjHP2jM/T4N0fvcMO3I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/_NSfWKWD2H8/DSC_0156_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NOuoqKRDPBo/T4N0geT2WuI/AAAAAAAAB-g/INkQHBcbgEQ/s1600-h/DSC_0157%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0157" border="0" alt="DSC_0157" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bjwDh7sUC10/T4N0g9n1LuI/AAAAAAAAB-o/gnfa9aoay3I/DSC_0157_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aC_BS4DRWkM/T4N0hxz68pI/AAAAAAAAB-w/8XeJsZ0BTcI/s1600-h/DSC_0159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0159" border="0" alt="DSC_0159" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vvMizlTKgxc/T4N0id04mrI/AAAAAAAAB-4/KnOTjTLknyw/DSC_0159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="290" height="445"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-59401215541329555562012-03-29T09:48:00.001-07:002012-03-29T09:48:54.522-07:00Baby Fever<p align="center">Yesterday was the first day since Jackson was born where I thought, “I kind of think I am ready to have another baby”. And then the world ended. </p> <p align="center">Okay, so I’m a bit dramatic, but I really haven’t felt like I could handle another baby so soon. We have plans to think about another baby beginning sometime next year and we are nowhere close to that considering it’s still March. </p> <p align="center">Last week I was all, whoa - slow down beast child. And now I’m all, whoa – wouldn’t you love a little sister/brother to play with?</p> <p align="center">I attribute this change to the world around me. More and more people that I know are either trying to get pregnant or are currently pregnant and they give me the idea that I too can conquer the second baby. </p> <p align="center">So last night I dreamt about baby bumps and midnight feedings and all things newborn. </p> <p align="center">And I woke up this morning – exhausted. So when Jackson took a nap I did too. From 8:30-10am. And that will NOT be happening with a second baby. </p> <p align="center">So I’m good for now. At least another week. Until I hear about someone else being pregnant, or I see a newborn and my heart and ovaries melt. </p> <p align="center">I mean, look at this ball of precious? Who wouldn’t want a few more of those???</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_JOc-86m2JM/T3SSQnSL8WI/AAAAAAAAB4g/fHnmYhYmgiw/s1600-h/JacksonNewborn0056%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="JacksonNewborn0056" alt="JacksonNewborn0056" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RqthdnXb1AE/T3SSSfr3hfI/AAAAAAAAB4o/c-kdLFECCj0/JacksonNewborn0056_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="295"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c0InI-5a60o/T3SSTFmUzjI/AAAAAAAAB4w/92A1jDKl0_k/s1600-h/JacksonNewborn0008%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="JacksonNewborn0008" alt="JacksonNewborn0008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dmp934uConE/T3SSUHBqtjI/AAAAAAAAB44/SaWtJOLWj70/JacksonNewborn0008_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="368"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ORCsfBOBJEg/T3SSVNrYpxI/AAAAAAAAB5A/WBQQ_wBMRhs/s1600-h/JacksonNewborn0019%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="JacksonNewborn0019" alt="JacksonNewborn0019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mnPDBfaFOjM/T3SSYLC-0UI/AAAAAAAAB5I/u-UE8CV21TM/JacksonNewborn0019_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="290"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zJt9CegEzOc/T3SSZhc9KDI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/AFw3tgOgBOw/s1600-h/JacksonNewborn0023%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="JacksonNewborn0023" alt="JacksonNewborn0023" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z6-GI4Be-oI/T3SSakyHoUI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/QBfnFOHBiVs/JacksonNewborn0023_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="419" height="293"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-b1JIFGWsMQ0/T3SSbxMdvRI/AAAAAAAAB5g/c_HUs8iyg3g/s1600-h/JacksonNewborn0204%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="JacksonNewborn0204" alt="JacksonNewborn0204" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MZxqZuPrNnA/T3SSdOAEMPI/AAAAAAAAB5o/fxjaMjNaUa4/JacksonNewborn0204_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="434" height="308"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-26074480998332147932012-03-27T08:37:00.001-07:002012-03-27T08:37:33.081-07:00Jackson–13 Months Old<p align="center">Wow. I was looking at the calendar today and I realized that Jack is 13 months old! How crazy?! I’ve been calling him 12 and a half months for like three weeks or something and I think I decided in my mind that he was never going to get bigger. </p> <p align="center">But I was wrong. Of course. Here are his 13-month-old stats:</p> <p align="center">Weight: 22 lbs</p> <p align="center">Height: 31 inches</p> <p align="center">Clothing Size: 12-18 months</p> <p align="center">Eating: A lot! He loves bananas and yogurt for breakfast, and then pretty much whatever I'm eating he wants to eat as well. No more bottles at all – just sippy cups! Such a big boy :)</p> <p align="center">Favorite activities: Swinging at the park, Gymboree classes, playing with the dogs, and going on walks in his stroller. </p> <p align="center">Behavior: Jackson is a wild child! He loves to go. go. GO! A mess is made within seconds and he really enjoys getting into things he knows are off limits. He gives this sweet smile when he is into something that I have to pull him away from. Talk about trouble!</p> <p align="center">He is also still throwing the crazy tantrums and almost anything will set him off. He goes from happy to furious to happy in a matter of seconds. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">And now, for some pictures!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X5Cs3VPls9Q/T3HemGawVaI/AAAAAAAAB2w/kuwjQW8fNR8/s1600-h/photo%25252889%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(89)" alt="photo(89)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PaI6Q3UaXlQ/T3Hemz_PdrI/AAAAAAAAB24/Fjnd_sBLQaE/photo%25252889%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="385"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J_cYWmm-bqg/T3HenlHyWuI/AAAAAAAAB3A/HsBlCnhOSes/s1600-h/photo%25252894%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(94)" alt="photo(94)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lVbEKriKz94/T3Hen0jac9I/AAAAAAAAB3I/vC1e7e6rO2Y/photo%25252894%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="395"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vdON1l92Zo0/T3HeooVODcI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/5XeRGAfo95Q/s1600-h/photo%25252893%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(93)" alt="photo(93)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q0Y281fD67c/T3HepBMthcI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/9wqtZMa9s0Q/photo%25252893%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="385"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-79KTm8-36J0/T3HepzpU3AI/AAAAAAAAB3g/xvuqnuxb0X8/s1600-h/photo%25252892%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(92)" alt="photo(92)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bPXhWTpHJ0E/T3HeqeI8BhI/AAAAAAAAB3o/B_FZ6O_vKR4/photo%25252892%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="273" height="378"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3ByzPJiaAqA/T3HerNR0AzI/AAAAAAAAB3w/8TWYktvkGU4/s1600-h/photo%25252895%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(95)" alt="photo(95)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2pa9OIOuf1c/T3Herim83jI/AAAAAAAAB34/U38iWG0eGU4/photo%25252895%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="388"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xvTyRDzehVY/T3HesSVgViI/AAAAAAAAB4A/OKMI5zebzvA/s1600-h/photo%25252897%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(97)" alt="photo(97)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-00OjvEBf7ic/T3Hes18lvaI/AAAAAAAAB4I/A60RG6XGMog/photo%25252897%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="296" height="410"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aFT2P2Sy0QQ/T3HetyGBBvI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/Aes9-M-7vmQ/s1600-h/photo%25252891%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: inline" title="photo(91)" alt="photo(91)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7M1WdYn2KjA/T3HeulMQW_I/AAAAAAAAB4Y/TlMAEufDZWQ/photo%25252891%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="420"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-4132026816768678182012-03-19T10:11:00.001-07:002012-03-19T10:11:13.263-07:00My Child the Monster<p>I know that boys aren’t called divas, but mine should be. He is getting into this crazy phase where he wants what he wants at the moment he wants it. And when that doesn’t happen (because let’s face it, I’m not a magician) he loses his sh*t faster than Snooki at a party that’s just run out of alcohol. </p> <p>I’m talking screaming at the top of his lungs, throwing himself around, thrashing his whole body tantrums. It’s incredible and not fun at all. At first I thought it was great that he knew what he wanted, and now I am wishing he was my precious newborn again. I thought the terrible twos didn’t show up until babies were, umm, two?!?!</p> <p>I love this little beast more than anything, but he is driving me bonkers. He’s also become extra needy lately, and usually just with me. He lets Dad do a few other things when they are together, but when I am around he demands ALL 100% of my attention. I don’t know if that’s common with other babies??</p> <p>I want him to learn what “no” means, but when we try to teach him and tell him no he just smiles this Cheshire cat smile and continues to be mischievous and just downright defiant. We refuse to spank him, and so we will pull him away from whatever he is doing and that’s simply not working either. </p> <p>To top it off, I can’t get over how cute my little man is. He is a master manipulator and knows how to play us. Thanks to his father for that.</p> <p>I mean, look at this baby face!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--xGup2NjyeY/T2dorc0uhFI/AAAAAAAAB2g/VKG_KopYIz0/s1600-h/photo%25252890%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo(90)" border="0" alt="photo(90)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dghVBOcl4Xc/T2dosG1AehI/AAAAAAAAB2o/pv6Rmpk5wZM/photo%25252890%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="436"></a></p> <p>So, today is one of those days where my ovaries have boarded up shop and are hibernating until this child is a little more under control. And Momma is in desperate need of some delicious wine and perhaps a brownie. </p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-21835043829841320582012-03-16T16:30:00.001-07:002012-03-16T16:31:00.085-07:00Flashback Friday<div align="center">
Today I was browsing iTunes for choreography and I came across some of my favorite high school bands. It really took me back and I’ve now spent the entire afternoon listening to the once “Emo” bands of the early 2000s. I say once because being “emo” now is nothing like it was back then. Then it was just wearing skinny black jeans and toting around a LOT of feelings. Today it’s all about cutting yourself and being severely depressed and practically suicidal. </div>
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So what a perfect Flashback Friday post – my favorite “emo” songs back when I was in high school. I have to give credit to my love for music-type boys back then and they were pretty into this stuff. </div>
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Here are the top ten:</div>
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10. Out of Reach – The Get Up Kids</div>
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9. Into the Dark – The Juliana Theory</div>
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8. Get It Faster – Jimmy Eat World</div>
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7. This Time is the Last Time - Mae</div>
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6. El Scorcho – Weezer. Okay, maybe the whole Pinkerton album</div>
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5. Cute Without the E - Taking Back Sunday</div>
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4. Hurricane - Something Corporate</div>
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3.Saints and Sailors - Dashboard Confessional. </div>
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2. Title and Registration – Death Cab for Cutie</div>
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1. Konstantine by Something Corporate. Nine and a half minutes of perfect. Andrew McMahon made me want to do a lot of bad things. Mostly to him.</div>
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I’m no music critic, or genius or anything of the sort. Just my opinion and what I listened to. I used to be so full of teenage angst when I listened to this music, but now I just get to enjoy it and remember the fun concerts I went to and late-night drives and just living life thinking there was no one outside of my bubble. </div>
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And now, I get to hang out with this boy all day every day – bliss :)</div>
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What were your favorite songs/groups when you were in high school?</div>
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Happy weekend!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-3661325566681013672012-03-15T08:15:00.001-07:002012-03-15T08:15:37.873-07:00Clubbing in Vegas<p align="center">At home, we never go out to dance clubs, save for the rare girls’ night out, so this was a big treat for me. I love to dance and I love to go out with the husband, especially on vacation. </p> <p align="center">We decided on Pure in Caesar’s and the 8 of us headed over. After checking out the line, we decided to get a table. It is not a cheap outing, but since we never do it we decided to give it a go. </p> <p align="center">I’ll be honest when I say that things may have gotten a little crazy. I mean, here we were, in Vegas, with no baby. So I did what anyone would do – <font size="3">danced my booty off!</font></p> <p align="center">I think we got back to the room around 4:30am. Needless to say, I was in bed until at least 1pm the following day. </p> <p align="center">But it was ALL worth it :)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OVuOVlwTttA/T2IHgWh-O0I/AAAAAAAAB0k/F10V7-1lzCg/s1600-h/SDC10382-001%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10382-001" border="0" alt="SDC10382-001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MHrdS2nZNYY/T2IHg2T93yI/AAAAAAAAB0s/sMTbEjDSJzU/SDC10382-001_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="340"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cBOMvLW-6ZQ/T2IHiIwGhmI/AAAAAAAAB00/eUNptMaA32k/s1600-h/SDC10387%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10387" border="0" alt="SDC10387" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6MYfHgr_OK8/T2IHik4EVJI/AAAAAAAAB08/3xidZ0EJFUU/SDC10387_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="288"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-paKfyV4DgCQ/T2IHjUYGE8I/AAAAAAAAB1E/6UjGnm0P2m8/s1600-h/SDC10386%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10386" border="0" alt="SDC10386" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SHLi38KgjpA/T2IHkjjg_FI/AAAAAAAAB1M/p4qDkWfltGI/SDC10386_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="269" height="479"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KWMnQLNA3WM/T2IHlZyRyOI/AAAAAAAAB1U/TeFn8lkFkIY/s1600-h/SDC10399-001%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10399-001" border="0" alt="SDC10399-001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-smVDMPxKzYM/T2IHl8TggxI/AAAAAAAAB1c/k_-wtmMLX20/SDC10399-001_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="243"></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Thanks for all the new readers lately – I love talking to new people! Would you all mind taking a quick second to follow me on Bloglovin’? Help a sister out?</p> <p align="center">Just go <font color="#9b00d3" size="6" face="Goudy Old Style"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3493057/diva-to-domestic">here</a></font></p> <p align="center">Thanks!!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#9b00d3" size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Tabitha</font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-77578468089181568842012-03-14T08:38:00.001-07:002012-03-14T08:38:01.772-07:00Vegas, Adult-Style<p align="center">I’ve been to Las Vegas several times over the past five years. Most times have been the usual skimp on food and splurge on drinks. This time was pretty different. First, we went with three other couples. This was my first couples’ trip and it was a lot of fun! Second, we did more adult things like going to a show and a nice dinner or two. It was fabulous! Third, we all needed like a full day of recovery every time we decided to stay up late. That’s not like any other time I’ve been to Vegas!</p> <p align="center">We landed on Thursday evening super late and although I wanted to stay out and gamble or get some drinks, I was way too tired after we ate. So we did what any normal 80-year-old would do – go to sleep! It was actually nice because we woke up Friday refreshed and ready for some pool time. We met up with another couple for lunch at Mandalay Bay and enjoyed some sushi – yum :). </p> <p align="center">Friday night we went to KA – a Cirque du Soleil show at MGM. It was pretty cool. The performers are incredible. They are just so strong and amazing that it makes any show fun to watch. I will say, that the complete darkness of the theater may have made the two of us doze off for a moment. It’s kind of a rite of passage in my eyes, and shows that we really need more sleep!</p> <p align="center">Here we are going to the show:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MMghhBOa-Lo/T2C7LkgUB5I/AAAAAAAABzk/x27BOiEkgVM/s1600-h/SDC10365%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10365" border="0" alt="SDC10365" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2T2X6MeZzaw/T2C7MF-EgcI/AAAAAAAABzs/ykyFQqGRcwM/SDC10365_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="285" height="390"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2GSIV4y6Mjs/T2C7NltLIlI/AAAAAAAABz0/oAsXM72mCTk/s1600-h/SDC10371%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10371" border="0" alt="SDC10371" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jRb06n0Tbvc/T2C7OlLbH5I/AAAAAAAABz8/vpArz3u-Ipk/SDC10371_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="418"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SZqN5DiKqtQ/T2C7P3Wh18I/AAAAAAAAB0E/VcHnnjuev9k/s1600-h/SDC10373%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10373" border="0" alt="SDC10373" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nbw20VfXSbI/T2C7RxOu6UI/AAAAAAAAB0M/GDZJo-k1On4/SDC10373_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="279"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JhooWqOhNuw/T2C7UK1LouI/AAAAAAAAB0U/2XMDTnm_ZP8/s1600-h/SDC10374%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SDC10374" border="0" alt="SDC10374" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z9A0p--wWLk/T2C7WJFvoAI/AAAAAAAAB0c/WATICOPJXHg/SDC10374_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="418"></a></p> <p align="center">Next Post: Clubbing in Vegas</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-11657128358577245402012-03-07T11:35:00.002-08:002012-03-07T11:35:19.047-08:00My Apologies<div style="text-align: center;">
I feel like a non-committed guy that you are all sort of dating. Here for a
while, posting every day and then taking off with no warning for weeks at a
time. I’m so sorry! I’ve been so caught up in my other life that I don’t seem to
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I just returned from Orlando, where I was coaching my girls at their national
competition. It was a lot of sun and fun and stress and I am so happy to be
home. For two days. Tomorrow we head to Las Vegas for the weekend to celebrate
the husband’s birthday with three other couples (yes, I am now old enough to
take couples’ trips). </div>
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So… I will probably not post again until I get back. Until then, I leave you
with some random photos to hold you over!</div>
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It was a great success (I only had one Mom fail with the video camera, and we did a take 2), and I am so grateful for everyone that helped us celebrate. </p> <p align="center">We didn’t truly have a theme, but we went in the direction of Baby Einstein. Lots of solid, bright colors and a fun party scape. Jackson adores Baby Einstein so I had the cake decorated with the caterpillar from Baby Einstein and called it a day. </p> <p align="center">He was a little weary at all the people at first, but he really warmed up and had a lot of fun. Mostly, I think it was the sugar high from his cake, but he stayed awake the entire party with no major meltdowns!</p> <p align="center">Here are my favorite pictures of the day:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pZcVCy5fHzs/T0uUiKQP5vI/AAAAAAAABv8/3P4JxgiH1Ws/s1600-h/DSC_02495.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0249" border="0" alt="DSC_0249" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZXaUssrzAfs/T0uUinQNB_I/AAAAAAAABwE/0FvXCt7dXkY/DSC_0249_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="221" height="347"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b8mFLQ4-TUs/T0uUjer3wAI/AAAAAAAABwM/SiB-a9Pk_es/s1600-h/DSC_02526.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0252" border="0" alt="DSC_0252" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nHlTr55kOYo/T0uUjyvjRSI/AAAAAAAABwU/r9GRMj5PIKE/DSC_0252_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="219" height="355"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ydOq03JIIao/T0uUkTBDU8I/AAAAAAAABwc/MdsHSRPcjm8/s1600-h/DSC_02534.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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I went skiing for the <b><span style="font-size: large;">first time ever</span></b> this past weekend. Say what -<span style="font-size: large;"> you live in Colorado and you aren't into winter mountain sports???</span> You heard correctly. One time, about 8 years ago I went snowboarding and I wasn't really into it. Plus skiing/boarding are incredibly expensive hobbies and we couldn't afford it when I was younger, or in college, or even two years ago. </div>
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<br />Trevor is an awesome skier, like he is with pretty much everything. It's almost annoying how athletic he is. We played tennis in Palm Springs and I felt like I was playing Andre Agassi on a mean streak. And the kid never played tennis on a team or in a club. Ever. So even though he hadn't skied in forever (<span style="font-size: large;">like more than 10 years</span>), he was right back on the slopes. </div>
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Thankfully, I convinced him to allow me to take a full day first-timers lesson. He tried to talk me into letting him teach me, but I shot that down immediately. Have any of you tried to learn some new skill from your spouse and have it FAIL? As most of you may know, I am an <span style="font-size: large;">extremely competitive person</span> (mainly with myself) and I get so frustrated when I can't pick something new up right away. Like yesterday. Combine that with my husband telling me what I'm doing wrong and it's a recipe for a pouty wife and a lot of bickering. </div>
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I was kind of freaked out that I would be the oldest person in the lesson, but I was totally wrong. There were people of all ages and backgrounds. My group included people from France, China, Atlanta, and Brazil. And me. <span style="font-size: large;">Snow Barbie. </span></div>
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Here I am about to take my lesson - happy as can be! <br />So all in all it was a great day. I didn't fall once - not even getting off of the chair lift, which is freaking terrifying if you haven't done it. And, no running into children (who were all absolutely fearless and pretty good for being 4 years old). My instructor was amazing and I can't wait to go again in a few weeks when life allows it. </div>
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All the girls I knew played house when we were little. We all had our ideas of what our perfect lives and men and houses would be like. As I got older I would fantasize about the differences in my future grown-up home compared to my home life.I would have a man that loved me and respected me and that took care of me, and I would take care of him. I wouldn't have to worry about every penny I had, and I would be able to do fun things that I never really got the chance to do when I was growing up.<br />
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I feel lucky and I am grateful every day because so many of my dreams and wishes have come true. I have the most amazing and incredible (and sexy) husband - even better than I could ever fantasize. I have a beautiful son who continues to amaze me every day with his personality and development. My love for these two humans grows exponentially every. single. day. of my life. I even get to throw parties occasionally and dress-up, just like I used to pretend to do.<br />
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I do miss the days of my childhood where my friends and I were so innocent and naive and believed that everyone was good and everyone would grow up and meet their Prince Charming and live happily ever after. The reality is that there are struggles and hardships and mountains to climb over and not every day ends with a royal ball and love's true kiss. Most of my days end with a collapse into bed wearing very unattractive (but SO comfortable) pajamas, a quick kiss to the husband, and a prayer that my child will allow me at least five hours of uninterrupted sleep.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-6700280031307425322012-02-17T09:57:00.000-08:002012-02-17T09:58:02.676-08:00Gift SwapAt the beginning of January, I decided to participate in <a href="http://crowleyparty.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-new-year-blogging-party.html">this gift swap</a> with another blogger. The premise is simple - gifts totaling $15 in value and you get partnered with a random person. <br />
I got partnered with Meghan from <a href="http://www.strugglingcyster.blogspot.com/">The Struggling Cyste</a>r. What a sweetheart! She is in school and super busy and I might be a little busy with a certain bitty. Because of this, we are about three weeks late on posting. Good thing I'm not alone in this! <br />
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Meghan sent me a lovely package of incredibly useful stuff. She included a notebook, glitter polish, a cold compress for Jackson (too cute!), ad a travel pharmacy. I'm especially excited about this because I have a few trips coming up and now I won't have to take a bunch of medicine in different containers. It's all right there!<br />
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It's been so special getting to know Meghan and I hope we can stay in touch. Go check out her <a href="http://www.strugglingcyster.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and say hi! <br />
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At 900+ calories per plate, they are a big splurge. I decided to make them at home and they turned out amazing. </p> <p align="center">Here’s what you need:</p> <ul> <li> <div align="center">1/2 Package of Low-fat Cream Cheese</div></li> <li> <div align="center">1 tsp. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce</div></li> <li> <div align="center">1/2 Cup Low-fat Mozzarella</div></li> <li> <div align="center">1 Package Reduced-Fat Crescent Rolls</div></li> <li> <div align="center">1 Can Tomato Sauce</div></li> <li> <div align="center">10 Slices of Pepperoni</div></li> <li> <div align="center">Olive Oil Spray</div></li> <li> <div align="center">Salt, Pepper, and Italian Seasoning</div></li></ul> <p align="center">Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Start by softening the cream cheese in the microwave – about 20-30 seconds. Then mix in the hot sauce and the seasoning to taste. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oloN9Ny3s7c/Tzk_WanBViI/AAAAAAAABsQ/1PHmqT8tE0A/s1600-h/IMG_1520_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1520_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1520_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RzIbsihgaeY/Tzk_W52MJwI/AAAAAAAABsY/LFkdjTU_K9Q/IMG_1520_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a></p> <p align="center">Next, set up the remainder of your ingredients in an assembly line in this order: cream cheese, sauce, pepperoni, cheese. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_jnGbNAR-2I/Tzk_XBsfZGI/AAAAAAAABsg/RNUXaPGVbPE/s1600-h/IMG_1521_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1521_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1521_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xs0Gc9UqKoc/Tzk_XjiVhiI/AAAAAAAABso/qizUR2STMqw/IMG_1521_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wcJS038JMcQ/Tzk_X0XjqYI/AAAAAAAABsw/8zIpaHSJ0uc/s1600-h/IMG_1523_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1523_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1523_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tlZ3SN_f9AM/Tzk_YMaP3ZI/AAAAAAAABs4/7an0dvB280g/IMG_1523_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a>Unroll your crescents and begin to layer in that order. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-37YrvPzWaLQ/Tzk_YbhUDpI/AAAAAAAABtA/sCBGdL0Ho1Y/s1600-h/IMG_1524_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1524_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1524_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kt1VLGGpFWQ/Tzk_Y53cbdI/AAAAAAAABtI/ffQamvQgdIk/IMG_1524_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a>After you place the cheese on top, roll the crescent from the biggest side to the smallest.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eHAlpbCgkZw/Tzk_ZE3sGbI/AAAAAAAABtQ/Mv3ZmWdGiUE/s1600-h/IMG_1527_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1527_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1527_thumb" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X1ZgqNzSXj8/Tzk_ZqrynQI/AAAAAAAABtY/3TxAU483cJw/IMG_1527_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a>Spray each roll with a little olive oil spray and place in the oven for 10-12 minutes. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-062Zc7verZE/Tzk_Z0u97-I/AAAAAAAABtg/oUAJLkiAnPM/s1600-h/IMG_1530_thumb2.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1530_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1530_thumb" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mcI5gKzjXug/Tzk_aEvLDdI/AAAAAAAABto/mJcExuZSQpU/IMG_1530_thumb_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W5eQxPPJF90/Tzk_argazuI/AAAAAAAABtw/Dc8Qjl95QXI/s1600-h/IMG_1534_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1534_thumb" border="0" alt="IMG_1534_thumb" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zyPuE6ptrEc/Tzk_bH4t-kI/AAAAAAAABt4/xBbkV6S4IgA/IMG_1534_thumb_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="315"></a></p> <p align="center">Enjoy!!</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-446779185652074702012-02-10T21:31:00.001-08:002012-02-10T21:31:44.382-08:00Friday Brain Dump<p><a href="http://theheirtoblair.com/">Blair</a> (or Beth Anne or BA or Harrison’s Momma), my all-time favorite blogger ever (like EVER), has been hosting a <a href="http://theheirtoblair.com/2012/02/10/i-think-im-just-dealing-really-well/">Friday Brain Dump Link-up</a> for a while. Until this point I have been too chicken to post a link-up to it because I’m all, “<em>well what if she actually reads it and thinks I suck”</em>, and I just think I would pee my pants if she commented on anything I post. She could probably tell me I should stop blogging because I’m a <font size="3">lunatic</font> and no one cares and I would still rave to my husband (and let’s be honest, post it all over Facebook and Twitter) that the author of <a href="http://theheirtoblair.com/">The Heir to Blair</a> actually spoke to me directly. </p> <p>So anyway… here’s my Friday Brain Dump:</p> <ul> <li>I had a moment this week where I vomited in my mouth a little because I found my child with the grossest thing ever (besides poop) in his mouth – <strong>a piece of my dog’s nail</strong>. So disgusting. I’m just happy I found it in his mouth instead of when he started choking on it.</li> <li>I cannot seem to kick this head cold/virus 100%. I feel like I am almost better and then a new wave hits me. I now have a bad sinus headache and a runny nose. Not to mention I feel so run down. Lame. </li> <li>I am so excited to go to Vegas in a few weeks. It’s going to be so fun and I can’t believe that this couples trip is actually going to happen. I feel like I have been putting a bug in everyone’s ear about this for years. Now I need to start planning my wardrobe and activities. And get my tolerance level up :)</li> <li>Why does Starbucks have to be so expensive? More importantly, why I am so addicted to Starbucks? Why do I go there all the time? I never get normal coffee so you can’t tell me to make it at home, and you are crazy if you think I am going to learn how to make a tall vanilla latte with extra foam and a petite vanilla scone from scratch. Ha. </li> <li>I think my child is officially a toddler. Just this week we have crossed the threshold into temper tantrums and he is trying to break the world record for how fast he can destroy a room. Not to mention he loves to push my buttons. No joke, he laughs when I tell him no. He thinks it’s a game when I pull him away from something he isn’t supposed to touch. I keep trying not to smile and laugh back at him. Is it wrong that I <strike>sort of love</strike> absolutely adore his rebellious personality??</li> <li>I watched <em>Smash</em> this week and I was horrifically disappointed. Stupid grown-up Glee. Get over yourself. </li> <li>I keep having these dreams where I’m 8 again and I am acting out Annie with my childhood friend Heather. I think it’s because I keep playing Words With Friends against her as I’m going to sleep. And maybe because we actually did that when we were 8. Bet you’re impressed we were so into Annie and not so into Cinderella or Aladdin. Cause we were awesome like that. </li> <li>And, my name is Tabitha and I am an HGTV addict. I lived without it for over a year and I don’t know how I survived. I’m obsessed. It’s my Pinterest. </li></ul> <p>So there you go. Nothing super interesting, but that’s okay. My life has been pretty full of crap and drama lately, so I’m good. </p> <p><a href="http://theheirtoblair.com"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XPcZrzHCCfY/TzX9PwnJxcI/AAAAAAAABr4/rgS3Dm1BCVE/image%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="83"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-46496419060504939062012-02-10T07:11:00.001-08:002012-02-10T21:39:22.821-08:00MorningsMy son is NOT a morning person, much like his momma. You do not even think about interacting with him until he has had his morning bottle and diaper change. He goes from a cranky, crazy little monster to the precious child I know and love. It’s pretty amazing to me some days to see his dramatic morning shows, but I quickly realize he may be mirroring someone else who isn’t too happy until she has her morning coffee and breakfast. <br />
It looks like our children pick up a lot more than our eye color and nose shape. Makes you wonder what other personality traits he will pick up from us in the future!<br />
As an angry little guy:<br />
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And as a happy little clam:<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_lfK2IZkt7M/TzUzg3Bq4EI/AAAAAAAABrY/LEUe7NSYkKI/s1600-h/photo%25252883%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo(83)" border="0" height="400" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pceZiDnb9w4/TzUzhfFAlWI/AAAAAAAABrg/ZUjMFho9GBE/photo%25252883%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo(83)" width="300" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Akb9GLSd3mU/TzUzh-MCB9I/AAAAAAAABro/hrnSD2xj-lM/s1600-h/photo%25252884%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="photo(84)" border="0" height="400" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5GdZW-0mwvI/TzUzif_7UkI/AAAAAAAABrw/8oAO5P1PJqY/photo%25252884%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo(84)" width="300" /></a><br />
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He loves to hide under the counter by his highchair and thinks it’s hilarious. I love it!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-50039059918357604042012-02-07T08:02:00.001-08:002012-02-07T08:02:19.282-08:00Randoms and A Recipe<p>Happy Tuesday all! How about that Superbowl? I am extremely sad that my boyfriend (Tom Brady, duh) did not come out victorious. At least he still has his good looks and his supermodel wife. I won’t cry for him too much. </p> <p>This morning I have so many random thoughts running through my crazy head and I need to get them out!</p> <ul> <li>I watched 5 minutes of <em>I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant </em>this morning and I am now thoroughly convinced that I am most likely 8 months pregnant and about to go into labor at <u>any</u> moment. <li>I have no willpower. Baking brownies this weekend was a bad choice. My breakfast this morning consisted of Lucky Charms and a <font size="2">buttercream brownie</font>. <font size="3">Diet fail</font>. <li>I am in a style rut. I have decent clothes, but no where to wear them and I don’t spend a lot of money on the clothes I wear all day every day – workout wear. I think I may have to save some $$ for cute workout clothes. Because I either look like I’m a 14-year-old girl or a 40-year-old man. Yikes. <li>I can’t watch violent movies because I have terrible dreams. I just watched <em>Drive</em> the other night and this morning I had a dream that Trevor and I got into a bar fight with another couple and had to flee the scene. We won the fight though. </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>For the Superbowl I made a layered dip. I can’t call it 7-layer dip because it’s really more like 9-layer dip. Anyhow, it was delish. Enjoy!</p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><strong>9 Layer Dip</strong></font></p> <p>Yummy… I love layered dips. A lot. What’s not to love about cheese and guac? I’m not giving you measurements because it really depends on how much dip you want to make. I eyeballed everything based on how thick of layers I wanted. Sorry for going all Rachel Ray on you and not measuring. </p> <p><u>Ingredients:</u></p> <ul> <li>Sour Cream (I used low fat Daisy) <li>Cheese (I like Kraft 4-cheese Mexican blend) <li>Refried Beans (I love Bush’s black refried beans) <li>Guacamole (Wholly Guac is the best!) <li>Cream Cheese (I use a mix of 1/3 less fat and non-fat) <li>Shredded Lettuce <li>Diced Tomato <li>Diced green onion <li>Salsa <li>Frank’s Red Hot Sauce</li></ul> <p>Here is the order I layered in:</p> <p>Beans, cream cheese, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, hot sauce, tomato, cheese, green onion. </p> <p>Refrigerate until serving time and then go crazy. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zSb_3x0xR-8/TzFK699vqaI/AAAAAAAABpY/6tPkJ1LVdQ4/s1600-h/IMG_15124.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1512" border="0" alt="IMG_1512" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cmX20Dq_rJg/TzFK7T_hz9I/AAAAAAAABpg/cP5D4rRwZzY/IMG_1512_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o1rwGXPmoRQ/TzFK8VKmjHI/AAAAAAAABpo/RYfJ4ccS-2k/s1600-h/IMG_15144.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1514" border="0" alt="IMG_1514" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xEx0T8-ap_0/TzFK8oUyW-I/AAAAAAAABpw/ezGrDktXE6Y/IMG_1514_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M3oZ0zNvrsg/TzFK9grF9tI/AAAAAAAABp4/vBb85Q-uhB4/s1600-h/IMG_15164.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1516" border="0" alt="IMG_1516" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H0fZmCoN4L4/TzFK-E7YzcI/AAAAAAAABqA/6KHevEreN0s/IMG_1516_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jW-2nJdnuXU/TzFK-wprQ1I/AAAAAAAABqI/v1WHv7z2Q9c/s1600-h/IMG_15174.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1517" border="0" alt="IMG_1517" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pB8IjHXqnNc/TzFK_RtNG9I/AAAAAAAABqQ/U4mKYXh9Ukg/IMG_1517_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MavUz-vh1u0/TzFLAfUDIfI/AAAAAAAABqY/OAt9PqUb4XI/s1600-h/IMG_15185.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1518" border="0" alt="IMG_1518" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s2-7c0K7VMU/TzFLAxzsadI/AAAAAAAABqg/SBL7WRVSX_0/IMG_1518_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="247" height="335"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gwJn02gogzU/TzFLCOGhxhI/AAAAAAAABqo/p_bP-T12Slg/s1600-h/IMG_15196.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1519" border="0" alt="IMG_1519" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H6hT_58_WgA/TzFLCkxpexI/AAAAAAAABqw/-cjIaRefw2E/IMG_1519_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="332"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-35612598519624964132012-02-01T10:46:00.001-08:002012-02-01T10:46:58.795-08:00Valentine’s Day Decor<p>I am still working on getting a stash of holiday décor for every holiday, so this year I decided to make a few items to decorate with. </p> <p>I got everything from the craft store and it was super easy! </p> <p align="center"><strong><u><font size="4">Love Frame</font></u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HcE8OUP3ngU/TymIf2zemDI/AAAAAAAABnY/9IaZgWFFhvc/s1600-h/108%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="108" border="0" alt="108" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7SawTvuiq_o/TymIgL_l50I/AAAAAAAABng/-YFIXEwxlJ8/108_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YyYSQtD1YC4/TymIhF92haI/AAAAAAAABno/lo_ddzPo_4Q/s1600-h/109%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="109" border="0" alt="109" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RMBW3DD6BZU/TymIhr6S8WI/AAAAAAAABnw/JIsPN3P7PZc/109_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a></p> <p>Super easy to make. Here’s what you need:</p> <ul> <li>Piece of scrapbook paper</li> <li>Wooden frame</li> <li>Wooden heart</li> <li>Alphabet stickers</li> <li>Glue</li> <li>Mod Podge</li></ul> <p>Position the scrapbook page on the frame how you want it and glue it on the frame (you can also use mod podge for this is you want).</p> <p>Cut the excess off with an exacto knife, and cut out the middle. I glued the middle part onto the back of the frame to look like it was all one piece, but you can put a photo or whatever in there. It would also look cool with a contrasting piece of scrapbook paper. </p> <p>Paint a coat of mod podge on the frame and allow to dry. </p> <p>Take your wooden heart and place stickers on it in any way you wish. Paint a coat of mod podge on the heart as well. </p> <p>Then glue the heart into the middle and you are done!</p> <p align="center"><strong><u><font size="4">Hanging Heart</font></u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FFa4yu8z65o/TymIinmglaI/AAAAAAAABn4/stSJmymUaeY/s1600-h/110%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="110" border="0" alt="110" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Wz9VUC7nYag/TymIjIyyNMI/AAAAAAAABoA/E1DJSNfELFw/110_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qUXFiBuWwpI/TymIjwlTeUI/AAAAAAAABoI/29AgeHYb_48/s1600-h/111%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="111" border="0" alt="111" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-02nvT-_DEgE/TymIkISa64I/AAAAAAAABoQ/cCI45jjH38A/111_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tq7ADB18mFw/TymIlLMAXDI/AAAAAAAABoY/ZSomUoS--pw/s1600-h/112%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="112" border="0" alt="112" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ypB82ieuQgU/TymIlcI28nI/AAAAAAAABog/R_Mejh771rk/112_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TLckQN5ICPM/TymImv8pDBI/AAAAAAAABoo/pYWwg7rXyok/s1600-h/107%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="107" border="0" alt="107" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xPHTGdJsr0M/TymIm1rSl1I/AAAAAAAABow/WNuODRidS_g/107_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="260"></a></p> <p>This project is even easier than the frame! I bought the heart at JoAnn for 50% off ($6, woohoo!) and then decorated it. </p> <p>Supplies:</p> <ul> <li>Heart</li> <li>Heart Stickers</li> <li>Alphabet Stickers</li> <li>Felt</li> <li>Hot Glue Gun</li></ul> <p>First, I made some rosettes using red felt. I hot glued them to the heart. </p> <p>Then I simply decorated with stickers and that was that!</p> <p>Total cost of both projects was about $15. </p> <p>Linking up with:</p> <p><a href="http://sugaranddots.com"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9iDxAMltyWE/TymInuQCbOI/AAAAAAAABo4/CJY_gyIus0Q/image%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="204" height="204"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lacee-mommaslikeme.blogspot.com/"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VghAyOWQNmM/TymIoPxdItI/AAAAAAAABpA/1z30wpIFlIE/image%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8bxkRMvpVjw/TymIoAAQwrI/AAAAAAAABpI/aKugCZFJets/image%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="154" height="154"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-redheart" alt="Red heart" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9UJ4CgiZabs/TymIoQIHyWI/AAAAAAAABpQ/OJxcCXdCJs0/wlEmoticon-redheart%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">, </p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Tabitha </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-81334832014656552282012-02-01T08:18:00.001-08:002012-02-01T08:18:07.299-08:00Decisions, Decisions<p>I have been contemplating for a long time quitting my job and being a full-time stay at home mommy. I feel like it would be easier for me not to have the stress of the part-time job I have. Stay-at-home-mommas – I am NOT saying that staying at home is easier than working. I’m saying that it would make MY life simpler. </p> <p>Don’t get me wrong, I <strong><u>love</u></strong> my job – most parts of it. I love coaching the girls, I love helping them improve, and I love it when they leave the program in a positive way. I love taking them to competitions, and I absolutely adore my assistant coach (I would have left already if she wasn’t in this with me). </p> <p>But……. I hate the stress. And the drama. And I keep thinking, this complaining isn’t worth me taking so much time away from my child and husband. </p> <p>I would have so much more time to do things for me, more crafts, more sewing, maybe take a dance class for myself. </p> <p>I feel lucky that we don’t need the money (because it’s basically like a volunteer position). I do worry that I may get bored (ha, with a one-year-old?!) or regret my decision or miss it a lot. </p> <p>I’m so conflicted between liking the majority of my job and being sick of the nonsense. I keep bouncing back and forth about staying or going. </p> <p>What are your thoughts working and stay at home mommas? I know the grass is always greener, but I do value your opinions. What do you think?</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Tabitha </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-15083668491748836182012-01-31T07:58:00.001-08:002012-01-31T07:58:16.009-08:00Home Sweet Home<p>I’m so happy to be home. Don’t get me wrong, I love me a vacation, but there is nothing like coming home. Except that I came home after a flight full of HGTV and I now have a list of stuff I want to update in my house. </p> <p>Snippet of list:</p> <p>Upstairs carpet (Hubbs says we can do this before 2012 is over – yippee!!)</p> <p>Paint kitchen (Hubbs says no. He won’t let me paint anything but giant chunks of wall because I can’t stay inside the lines). Boo.</p> <p>New tile on fireplace – why not?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2s3SFtoCKjs/TygPOMrhUJI/AAAAAAAABko/njNTSsB7EfI/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GO-bf8Q1hlI/TygPPWqpfJI/AAAAAAAABkw/z5dVjSS-opc/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="182"></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/165507355025713599_lGInd3rN_c.jpg">source</a>}</p> <p>Random decorating touches – dining room wall of plates, make-up area</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nj2EMmWlIvQ/TygPP8jtgJI/AAAAAAAABk4/bcFxb19lpi0/s1600-h/image%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nSNGlMYzFkI/TygPQhZ1_kI/AAAAAAAABlA/akB7coUlUqI/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="179" height="179"></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/63683782200400632_HThu1dLq_c.jpg">source</a>}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zvbBLYlBSYU/TygPS48VeNI/AAAAAAAABlI/nXUu0E6YMJg/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PUcPp1iasL0/TygPTlWHqlI/AAAAAAAABlQ/AG1_Muyvz1w/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/63683782200400635_Adev99T4_c.jpg">source</a>}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M3At_59ODps/TygPYtrro6I/AAAAAAAABlY/t17fOtVA3Cc/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EihuTZSNibI/TygPZrUN1rI/AAAAAAAABlg/ZZzyLau5fds/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/63683782200324598_vzQ3v4mh_c.jpg">source</a>}</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p>Besides all that fun, our trip was great. I wish the weather was a bit better, but 75 degrees in January isn’t something I can complain about! We had fun as a family and it was so nice to have Trevor’s parents there to help with JB. </p> <p>Jackson got to go into the pool a few times and he is obsessed! He had the best time ever – all smiles!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HYMXydI-V8w/TygPbRibGnI/AAAAAAAABlo/Gamyyfe4-V8/s1600-h/DSC_02053.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0205" border="0" alt="DSC_0205" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-J_i30gXzkng/TygPbmaJWcI/AAAAAAAABlw/gT_Qyr3mY5k/DSC_0205_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_wwpUe2VC0w/TygPdLaWpII/AAAAAAAABl4/5r2JdQd0sWw/s1600-h/DSC_02203.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0220" border="0" alt="DSC_0220" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zSLNDFLjabs/TygPdQB5lQI/AAAAAAAABmA/Ob8IJER4-uo/DSC_0220_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IBxENGizaxo/TygPeg-1viI/AAAAAAAABmI/8mbFj5bHKko/s1600-h/DSC_02243.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0224" border="0" alt="DSC_0224" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TdSF3_aPeVg/TygPfMwf8kI/AAAAAAAABmQ/pt-v0DZ0v4w/DSC_0224_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_AyRNLPpHq8/TygPgYicNVI/AAAAAAAABmY/ARuu2s6VWww/s1600-h/DSC_02253.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0225" border="0" alt="DSC_0225" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_dlaLtRkPCI/TygPg8uRneI/AAAAAAAABmg/UN7ss8S_th4/DSC_0225_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-quBIbeno8Ck/TygPiUbLEuI/AAAAAAAABmo/bDFLAvplnbY/s1600-h/DSC_02413.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0241" border="0" alt="DSC_0241" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ab-Vfj5RS24/TygPiqEHI_I/AAAAAAAABmw/uq9lH1muqus/DSC_0241_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="165"></a></p> <p align="left">We have a new addition to the family. Meet Quinn – Momma’s new baby, courtesy of Kate Spade:</p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CIXBCScuQj0/TygPjA6vguI/AAAAAAAABm4/75LmgWzARjQ/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qrb7GufSjuE/TygPjzP-uKI/AAAAAAAABnA/1xZ5e8H6Mgw/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p align="center">{<a href="http://www.clicknchic.com/images/product/image1_4d46dde24e8fe_KNIGHTSBRIDGE_QUINN_graphite.jpg">source</a>}</p> <p align="center">Love it!!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F3tcCYAPKMQ/TygPlP6it3I/AAAAAAAABnI/Lrtoz9utEow/s1600-h/photo%25252882%252529%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo(82)" border="0" alt="photo(82)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OkxbFMsgv9U/TygPlfbWx-I/AAAAAAAABnQ/iWvBbfm8iUA/photo%25252882%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320752672988505104.post-10310856852328643132012-01-30T20:35:00.001-08:002012-01-30T20:35:35.898-08:00Boom. And My Day Gets Better…<p>You know that feeling you get when someone who you look up to notices you? It’s like when the popular older girls complimented your purse or your outfit – excitement and a feeling of specialness. </p> <p>I feel that way today because Ashley over at <a href="http://ashley-mommyaworkinprogress.blogspot.com/">Mommy…A Work in Progress</a> tagged me in her blog post. What a sweetie she is :)</p> <p>Here are the questions she asked me to answer:</p> <p> </p> <p><b>1.) How do you take your coffee?</b></p> <p>I love a tall nonfat vanilla latte with extra foam from Starbucks. Yummy!</p> <p><br><b>2.) Favorite weekend activity?</b></p><strong></strong> <p>Taking a walk with my boys, going to a yoga class, and sleeping in. Maybe some waffles too :)</p> <p><br><b>3.) Most treasured memory from childhood?</b></p><strong></strong> <p>This is a tough one – probably spending time with my grandma. I had the best time just going shopping with her and hanging out. </p> <p><br><b>4.) Do you have any nicknames?</b></p><strong></strong> <p>Lots, but not many that I love to be called. My childhood nickname was Taby, and unfortunately several family members still call me that. Another is Tabs, which is better, but I still don’t love it. </p> <p><br><b>5.) What is your bedtime? </b></p> <p><strong></strong>I’d like to say 10pm, but sadly it’s more like 11:30. No wonder I’m so tired in the mornings!</p> <p><br><b>6.) Favorite pizza toppings?</b></p> <p>Veggies!! I love all veggies on a pizza. Second place would have to be BBQ chicken. </p> <p> </p> <p>Okay, so here’s the deal. I got tagged by Ashley, so now I am tagging a few more bloggers:</p> <p>Jenn @ <a href="http://www.mommiecouture.com/">Mommie Couture</a></p> <p>Kristine @ <a href="http://www.thefoleyfam.com/">The Foley Fam…Unedited</a></p> <p>Meghan @ <a href="http://strugglingcyster.blogspot.com/">Struggling Cyster</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Here are my questions for you:</p> <p><strong>1. Favorite TV show?</strong></p> <p><strong>2. Guilty pleasure(s)?</strong></p> <p><strong>3. What is your most embarrassing moment?</strong></p> <p><strong>4. If you are a mommy, what has been the hardest part? And more importantly, the best part?</strong></p> <p><strong>5. Favorite dessert?</strong></p> <p><strong>6. Your dream date:</strong></p> <p><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-redheart" alt="Red heart" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Wh9IpJcW74A/TydvlczPalI/AAAAAAAABkg/Re-qxlJ-HRU/wlEmoticon-redheart%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">, <font size="3" face="Lucida Calligraphy">Tabitha </font></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4