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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

Fall leaves forever and ever. Fall leaves forever and ever.
All their personalities captured in one photo. All their personalities captured in one photo.
Raising her to love the fall as much as her mama. Raising her to love the fall as much as her mama.
My porch is really feeling fall and I AM HERE FOR My porch is really feeling fall and I AM HERE FOR IT.
A simple gift idea for teachers for Halloween! A simple gift idea for teachers for Halloween!
That one is my baby. That one is my baby.
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Soccer mom life is good. Mini van and all. Soccer mom life is good. Mini van and all.

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