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Archives for December 2010

Uncategorized | December 31, 2010

My Christmas Present

My Christmas Present

My amazing husband bought me a new car! It's a new Toyota Camry. With gray leather interior. And my favorite part? It has HEATED seats! Keeps my bum nice and warm in this cold weather! The week of Christmas the husband said he thought it was time for me to get a new car. And who can argue with that? We shopped around and then picked it up ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 29, 2010

Christmas Vacation

Christmas Vacation

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! We sure did. The husband and I took the week between Christmas and New Year's off....so we are enjoying a nice little stay-cation right now! I have no excuse for not blogging about Christmas sooner....but it's hard to get back in the swing of things after the holidays. Christmas started off right with a ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 22, 2010

Our Christmas Card

Our Christmas Card

I love how great our Christmas card turned out! I wish I could send it to all of my readers! I am thankful for each of you this holiday season.  Merry Christmas from our house to yours! ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 21, 2010

The Family Room….sort of

The Family Room….sort of

We've finally made some progress on our family room. New sectional couch, new chair, and new coffee table. We still need to do a few more things, but I thought I'd share what we've done so far!  Here is the the before. We basically only used this room to watch movies. The old ugly couch I bought for my first apartment. And the window ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 16, 2010

The Best Cookies Ever

The Best Cookies Ever

 Last night I was in the mood to bake cookies. I found a recipe online for Peanut Butter Cup cookies and they sounded so yummy. So I set to work. Seriously, these are the best cookies I've had in a long long time. Amazingly delicious. If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you'll love these. I took one bite and told the husband they were ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 15, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Winter Boot Pile-Up!

Wordless Wednesday: Winter Boot Pile-Up!

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Uncategorized | December 14, 2010

Cat Proof?

Cat Proof?

I'm still working on our family room update. I'm still waiting for Pottery Barn to deliver some pillows and a cute throw blanket. I also need to get the husband to help me hang a new window treatment and I need to buy a shelf to display some pictures. So much to do! In the meantime I'm working on ways to cat proof our new furniture. Henry likes to ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 13, 2010

Baby it’s cold outside….

Baby it’s cold outside….

Good morning! I hope it's warm where you are because here in Michigan it is FREEZING! The wind chill was zero this morning. Yikes! I've officially added an electric blanket to my Christmas wish list. To make matters worse, last night we didn't have any hot water. And no, I don't live out in the country, so I have no idea what ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 9, 2010

LED Lights Dilemma

LED Lights Dilemma

This is the first year we've put Christmas lights up on our house. I frequently did it growing up (not too hard in California because it's always warm!) but this was the husband's first experience with outdoor lights. I bought 5 boxes of LED icicle lights last year after Christmas. Of course they were half price! (I refuse to buy anything Christmas ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 8, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Henry Claus

Wordless Wednesday: Henry Claus

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Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that s Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that she begs to go to sleep. And then when I actually need her to sleep she says “I just can’t because my bed is so beautiful!” and it takes the sting out of my baby growing up, just a little.
Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally. Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally.
I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.
Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajama Why yes, we are still rocking our Christmas pajamas thanks for asking.

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