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Mama Monday: Baptism time!

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OK, I love a good party. I haven't had one lately, and Larkyn's baptism was certainly an occasion to celebrate!  Months ago, I started pinning ideas and inspiration. Unfortunately, her baptism coincided with the first week of school, so I had absolutely no time to go overboard like I would have if school hadn't started 2 days before. I knew I wanted fun colors, though, and based everything off of this amazing custom invitation made by Christie Haack at Lollitree . I found a… Read more
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Foodie Friday: Skyline dip

In my sorority house, we always had these ingredients on-hand.  Whenever we needed a late night snack to accompany our scary movies or gossip, this was our favorite! Skyline Dip 1 block cream cheese 1 can Skyline chili (or Dixie) 1 bag finely shredded cheddar cheese Using a rubber spatula, Spread softened cream cheese in the bottom of a pie pan. Pour chili on top, then sprinkle with cheese. Put into 350 degree oven for 15 minutes (or until cheese melts). Serve with Tostito Scoops. Read more
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Birthday Thursday: Happy 18 weeks!

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You may have noticed that I am posting way later than usual. That would be because today was my first day of school! I love how my classroom came together and will post pictures of that another day. Today is just for my little Kicker. This week had its ups and downs. In a word (or several)....we started AND stopped solid foods this week. Though experts say "between 4-6 months", we are going to be on the 6 month end of it now!  The 3 days that she had sweet potatoes were the … Read more
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Mama Monday: Why am I so excited?

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So, I have a huge Ziplock bag in the basement. You know, the kind they show on commercials that could hold a Toyota Yaris or rhinoceros. However, mine is filled with things for "When Larkyn starts eating". Inside, you can find anything from a food mill to a variety of spoons. Here, I even felt the need to take a picture after my baby shower of all the "feeding supplies". Last week, the pediatrician gave us the green light to start feeding solids, and we started with… Read more
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Foodie Friday: Simple White Sangria

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Ohhhh this was so good last week. I found the recipe on Pinterest, and it is perfect. My only caution is that you must let it sit overnight or make it in the morning to drink in the evening. I was not impressed with it when I first made it, but the next day it was sweet and summery! Simple White Sangria from Country Living 1 bottle Chardonnay (I used Greystone Cellars) 3 cans Fresca 5-6 strawberries, quartered 1 peach, sliced thin Handful of white grapes Add the sliced fruits to a large… Read more
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Birthday Thursday: Happy 17 weeks!

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I have been dying to take these pictures all day, but since I am officially a working mama, they had to wait til I got home and Larky Lu was awake. She is donning a special back to school outfit courtesy of Aunt Kate, as you will see. This week we have had some excitement, but it's nothing I haven't already gushed about!  She started rice cereal (and despises it), and I had a mental breakdown at Babies R Us trying to buy her baby food maker. She went to the sitter's house … Read more
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Random Wednesday: So many tears!

So I am writing this Tuesday evening, knowing that it will publish tomorrow. Why tomorrow?  It's the first day I have to drop Larkyn off at the sitter's. I will be in no mood to type through tears. Today started with me driving to school, sobbing on the phone to my mom (and the baby was still with me today!) The middle of the day had me in a meltdown at the Babies R Us counter. I did not register there because of their terrible customer service, I tell all my friends not to re… Read more
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Mama Monday: The dreaded 4 month appointment

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When Lulu woke up from her afternoon nap, she had a big smile on her face. I said to Matt, "Oh no, she's in a good mood. I feel so bad for her because she has no idea what's coming" (multiple vaccinations). Well, by the time I got her to the doctor's (less than 5 minutes away), things took a turn to the dark side. She started wailing in the waiting room for no apparent reason, and screamed on and off through the entire appointment. It was really unlike her, and I… Read more
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Style Saturday: Back to school clothes!

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One bonus of being a teacher is that I still get to go back to school shopping. That's right. I totally justify it because I AM going back to school, right?  And I still have 5 years until Larkyn starts kindergarten, so I am good. This year is a bit of a challenge, though. After a few exhilarating BTS shopping trips where I had lost weight, that is not the case this year. I have 15 pounds of baby weight left, so I can't just buy anything that looks good on the hanger. I have t… Read more
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Foodie Friday: Skillet Lasagna

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It has been sooo hot lately that I dread turning the oven on. My smart friend Jill has always encouraged me to just do things on the stovetop, and I am sure at some point, she has told me about skillet lasagna. However. I didn't try it until this summer. I am a fan!  This is SO much easier than all that layering business with hot noodles and keeps your kitchen from getting overheated. Enjoy! Skillet lasagna Based on the Barilla recipe, just deconstructed!  1/2 box Barilla no-boil la… Read more
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Birthday Thursday: Happy 4 months!

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...or 16 weeks ,however you want to look at it.  This week has been exciting in the life of our girl! Throughout my pregnancy, I read a ton of books and used several online resources. I bought a big stack of baby books, as well, which have made nice bookshelf decorations. I am not as worried as I was during pregnancy, which surprises me. If I have a question, I ask a friend or google it. Anyway, I do sometimes read about the monthly "milestones" but try not to take them too … Read more
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Mama Monday: Once upon a child

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Last week, I wanted to get Lulu some Summer swaddlers (you know I love them). We were eating lunch at a friend's house and she lives close to Once Upon a Child. I thought, hey, those things aren't cheap, let's give it a try. Well, no luck in the swaddler department. However...look at what we scored for her fall/winter wardrobe!  Before Larkyn was born we stopped in just to see what the place was all about. We got a little Polo dress and some crocs, but were a little overwhe… Read more
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Foodie Friday: Italian meatball sliders

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Easy dinner alert! I found the original recipe here , but thought "Umm yeah I am buying all these things at the store and making the same thing". So, put this all on your grocery list and fix it for dinner this week. This one is a keeper! Italian meatball sliders Loosely based off of Annie's Eats 1 package of slider buns (I found a 12 pack of honey butter slider buns in my grocer's bakery) Olive oil 1 lb. (12-15 pieces) fresh meatballs (found in the deli case) 1 jar spa… Read more
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Birthday Thursday: Happy 15 weeks!

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At 15 weeks, Larkyn is really starting to show her personality!  Just today I got to witness an array of expressions. When I laid her bouncy seat in the bathroom for shower time (this is relaxing "me time" for both of us), she gave me the "chill" face. At Target, every time I looked down at her and asked her opinion, she just grinned. And when I didn't get her bottle warmed up fast enough, I saw despair (I knooooow, dramatic!). Anyway, this week, she is really … Read more
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TV Tuesday: Circus dance and eating rocks

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So, I am in between vacations, which means I have watched a lot of TV this week. I finally caght up on SYTYCD and was not disappointed in Thursday night's group dance. Have you read Water for Elephants? I hate to say I was ahead of the game on this one, but I so was. I gleefully recommended this book to everyone I knew 3 years ago. It is one of my top 3 favorite books, and no I haven't seen the movie (it came out the day baby was born!) Anyway, this incredible dance is choreog… Read more
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Mama Monday: the things she will say

In our 14th week, I have noticed that someone has discovered her voice. She has been imitating us, cooing and gurgling for several weeks now, but this is a little different. Listen...she is demanding and ordering around these poor butterflies and I picture her on a soapbox, talking about something quite passionately. So, I wonder what interesting things she will have to tell me in the years to come. Some I am looking forward to... Her first word, even if it is not "mama" The … Read more
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