First Christmas

Baby's First Christmas

'Twas the night before (Sophie's first) Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, but Sophia sure was!" I decided that since my aunt had bought Sophia a very special book with the "Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem in it, that we would make it a new tradition to read every Christmas Eve after we open our pajamas (another tradition that Rob and I started when we got married), before we go to bed.  What did she think about this tradition?  Well, she's good at staging photos, but as soon as I actually started reading, she cried through the whole story!  Oh well, it's a great story from her first Christmas that I'm sure Rob and I will remind her of every year (as she rolls her eyes)! Sophia's First Christmas Morning - She had a White … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday

babypuffs

I literally walked out of the room for 2 seconds with the canister out of reach... or so I thought?!?!  Are these puffs equivalent to baby crack?!?  Haha.  She loves, loves, loves them, as you can see. … [Read more...]

The Big Day

earspiercedCollage

No... we're already married, so it wasn't that big day.  Soph's already born, so... wasn't that either. It was a big day for me, though (and her!).  Because... We pierced her ears!  Well, we didn't, but you know what I'm saying.  Although I couldn't get her to smile for the pictures, she did very well and hasn't seem to notice them at alll! I had struggled with this decision for a few months now.  I knew I wanted to get them done, but I wasn't sure that I could do it to her.  I justify her pain from getting shots by her "needing" them medically, but how could I justify doing this for vanity?  That was my internal struggle.  During her past two rounds of shots, she had reacted so well... very few tears.  So, I decided it was time.  … [Read more...]

Couple of Updates!

Someone is going to win a $10 Amazon GC soon... I just know it.  We hit 250 GFC Followers a few days ago, 200 Twitter followers last week, and we're only 50 away on Facebook of hitting 150 "likers"!  Remember, every person that writes on the FB wall that you sent them, is another entry for you to win the 10 bucks of FREE money! Don't forget about the CSN $20 Giveaway going on right now either.  It ends on Friday at Noon and would you believe there are only 16 people entered, with 130 total entries?!?!?!  WOW!  Good chances for winning...  I wish I could enter myself as CSN Stores has such awesome stuff in their online store! If you want to try your luck, enter all the CSN giveaways that are linked up in this hop (don't skip mine!) to increase your winnings! … [Read more...]

Day 30 – it’s Christmas Eve! post a photo of what’s under your tree this year!

    I'm writing this post 2 days early because I know I won't be blogging on Christmas Eve, or I don't think I will, so here's my guess of what's under the tree (or in my stocking) for me...   Well, that's if Rob got all the hints I was throwing at him!  We'll see if I'm right!   … [Read more...]

day 29 – a picture of something you want to do before you die

I know, so cliche and so boring, but it's true!  I want to skydive!   … [Read more...]

day 28 – your hopes, dreams, plans for the next 365 days

    Ok, I'll be honest.  I have been totally procrastinating this post all day.  My hopes, dreams, plans for a WHOLE YEAR!?!  I have a hard time with this and it kills my husband.  He is a planner and believe it or not, I used to be.  Then, I woke up and realized that nothing goes according to plans and it's much more fun to wing it, so that's what I do now (to an extent). So, here's how I'm going to wing it for the next year:   I'm going to enjoy my daughter everyday.  Laugh as much as I can with her.  Rock her at night as much as she'll let me.  Hold her hands as she wants to walk... (she is CONSTANTLY walking at 7 months, with help, of course!) I'm going to tell my husband I love him everyday.  Try to not to take him for … [Read more...]

Goal Update

So close... We've made it to the goal on Twitter! We're only 16 away from 250 GFC Followers! Now... to work on recruiting for the Facebook page!  We're sitting at 54 "likes" right now and the goal is 150!  As soon as we get there, I'll draw a winner for the $10 Amazon GC!!! Remember, extra entries for everyone you refer on Facebook! … [Read more...]

CSN Stores $20 Giveaway *CLOSED*

This giveaway is **CLOSED**.  Congrats, Liz!   I am so excited to bring you a great giveaway from CSN Stores today!  I have seen CSN featured on a few blogs in the past and was so surprised to see what a wonderful, wide array of products they carry!  They offer product categories from Jewelry, Furniture, Modern Bedding, to Baby and Kid products (yes, cloth diapers included!) I've been thinking about upgrading our bedding set from the drab, old set we have now to something a little more "stylish".  I've been "dreaming" about this one... Seriously, how modern-looking and sophisticated is this!?!  I would never want to leave my bedroom if it looked like this! And I found Sophia the perfect "green" shirt!  I know you want to win the $20 to CSN, … [Read more...]

day 27 – a photo of someone you could never imagine your life without

Family Wedding

My Parents and My Husband.     My Precious Baby Girl   … [Read more...]

day 25, 26 and More!

New House

Bad habit?  Let me spell it out for you... P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-I-N-G.  It's not only procrastinating, but I get into a zone.  I focus on one thing and I hound at it and hound at it, until I've neglected all my other projects/duties.  Yes, bad habit. Here are a few photos from where I live (day 26) that I already had on my computer, because... I WILL procrastinate taking new ones!  :) Ok, so obviously I need to take more pictures of our house... these are from when we first moved in!  Plus, they don't even show our house!  Oh well.   … [Read more...]

Blog Hoppin’ Weekend

I'm at it again... I have LOTS to do this weekend:  clean the house for Christmas guests, make Christmas candy (including Rocky Road fudge, yum!), and spend time with my beautiful baby and hubby!  Oh, yeah, and pretend to be so excited about our new Bronco (yes we got it, and actually I am quite excited, but don't tell Rob, he already thinks he knows everything!) So, in between all those tasks, I'm gonna hop a bit this weekend.  Join me!       While you are hopping, be sure you enter my $10 Amazon GC Giveaway!!! … [Read more...]