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Archives for November 2012

Uncategorized | November 29, 2012

Working Girl

Working Girl

Today is the day. I'm going back to work. I've been dreading this day for months. My 12 week maternity leave has come to an end and I am so sad. Today is also Hudson's first day at day care. Lord help me. I'm going to miss my little man more than words can describe. Some days I think I could never be a stay at home mom...it is SO hard. And ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 27, 2012

The Meanest Christmas Tree

The Meanest Christmas Tree

Now that we have a baby, I have decided it's time to set some family holiday traditions: saying what we are thankful for at Thanksgiving, cutting down our own Christmas tree, visiting Santa, new Christmas jammas....the list goes on and on.  So after all the Thanksgiving festivities we decided to hunt down a Christmas tree. The husband and I ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 26, 2012

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Turkey

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Turkey

Oh man. I'm officially declaring this Thanksgiving as the best one ever.  So much to be thankful for. And so much amazing food!  Hudson's first Thanksgiving was a success! No turkey for him this year....but I'm sure he'll love it next year!  Little doggie booty.  We celebrated this year at my mom's lake house. ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 21, 2012

Thankful….

Thankful….

I have so much to be thankful for this year.... A healthy baby who has brought so much joy in to our lives A warm and cozy place to call home Good jobs Crazy pets that keep us entertained Family close by....and family far away Amazing friends that feel like family The joy of watching my husband become a daddy Photo sessions I will ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 19, 2012

Learning to Speak Wookie

Learning to Speak Wookie

My husband had a little fun with the video camera this weekend! I think we just got our costume idea for Halloween 2013. ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 15, 2012

Saw it, Pinned it, Did it: Burlap Wreath

Saw it, Pinned it, Did it: Burlap Wreath

Happy Thursday! I don't know about you , but I am loving the Saw it, Pinned it, Did it link up that Katie and Stephanie are hosting each week...it is just the motivation I need to get some of these Pinterest projects made! This week I challenged myself to make this beautiful burlap wreath. Here's what you'll need: a straw wreath (about $3 at ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 12, 2012

Good Things on a Monday

Good Things on a Monday

 Frozen yogurt dates with the husband.  A sleepy baby. And a daddy who is off of work on Veteran's day to snuggle with.  The little boy section at Target.  These cookies. OMG. The box is almost gone. The West Wing on DVD. Best show ever.  Putting away my maternity clothes. Good, but kind of ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 8, 2012

Saw it, Pinned it, Did it: Burlap Banner

Saw it, Pinned it, Did it: Burlap Banner

Did you know that doing Pinterest projects is super hard once you have a baby? I totally thought I would have time during my maternity leave to make all these pretty things. SO wrong. However, I did manage to do one this week! And I did it while Holding Hudson the entire time. There should be some kind of award for that! Anyway, today I'm linking ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 7, 2012

Happy 2 Months Hudson!

Happy 2 Months Hudson!

 Height and Weight: At his doctor appointment last week Hudson weighed 13 pounds 14 ounces and was 22 and a half inches tall! HOLY COW! Our not so little guy has almost doubled his birth weight and grown two and a half inches. He was in the 85% for weight and 25% for height....which just confuses his tall mommy and daddy! Our pediatrician ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 6, 2012

Hudson’s Birth Announcement

Hudson’s Birth Announcement

Now that Hudson's birth announcements are out I wanted to share them with you! I wish I could have sent one to all of my readers....you guys are the best! After a lot of hunting around for the perfect announcement we decided to use tinyprints and I'm so glad we did because they turned out so cute!  The front And the back! ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

#sponsored Our first real snow! Thankfully our Sco #sponsored Our first real snow! Thankfully our Scout Elf, Spike, showed up this morning with an @elfontheshelf official Scout Elf Carrier and an Elf Pets Official Carrier for our reindeer too! Now our North Pole pals can safely travel with us wherever we go! The kids had so much fun taking their pals on a winter walk to enjoy the snow! And see that cute little stowaway in Belle’s arms? Meet the Bogie – a brand new friend from the North Pole who is ready for some love and adventures! I just love enjoying all of these magical moments with my kids. It really does not get any better than this! #elfontheshelf #elfpets
#ad It’s that time of year! Time to make sure yo #ad It’s that time of year! Time to make sure your child is up to date on their well-child visits and vaccines! As the chief advocate for my kids, I always want to make decisions that are the best for them and for our family. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for these little loves of mine, and I know all of you can relate! That is why I vaccinate my kids. Vaccinating your child is one of the safest and most effective things you can do to protect them against serious preventable diseases. If you live in Michigan like we do, it’s time to schedule that well-child visit and make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccinations! I’ve done a lot of research and talked to our pediatrician at length about what is best for my family and I would encourage you to do so too. It’s normal to have questions—it makes you a good parent! But make sure you are getting answers from credible sources. Remember, vaccines are safe, effective, and help protect everyone. Ultimately I decided to vaccinate my children because not doing so puts them at risk of contracting a potentially deadly disease. I want the best for my kids. If you have questions or need a reliable resource, check out @IVaccinateMI for information and tools based on real medical science and research to help Michigan parents protect their kids from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sure to please any sports loving tween! Sure to please any sports loving tween!
#sponsored Our @elfontheshelf is BACK!!!! And the #sponsored Our @elfontheshelf is BACK!!!! And the girls could not be any happier! Every year our Scout Elf, Spike, brings Christmas cheer and happiness to our house along with some special goodies…and this year, he did not disappoint! Spike brought along some Christmas magic through a brand-new Elf Pets reindeer and a new collection of special books from the creators of The Elf on the Shelf. The girls quickly loved on their reindeer and couldn’t contain the giggles while they read In Case of Elftastrophe! #elfontheshelf #elfpets
On the hunt for the perfect tree! On the hunt for the perfect tree!
So very thankful. Happy Thanksgiving! So very thankful. Happy Thanksgiving!
Let’s decorate my mantel for Christmas! All item Let’s decorate my mantel for Christmas! All items linked in my highlights!
Happy birthday to my main squeeze. Thank you for s Happy birthday to my main squeeze. Thank you for serving our family so well. We love you!

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