Hailey's 4!

Hailey's 4!

Friday, June 26, 2015

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To my smarter than you should be, sassier than you should be, beautiful baby girl on your 4th birthday...I love you! You are so special and loved by so many. I know you are going to be the best big sister when your brother arrives. I can't wait to see you in action and be my little "assistant" as we often talk about. I've tried to really soak up these last few weeks with you as our only child and me not working, as I know it's limited. It does make me sad that you are growing up and there have been a few tears shed. I'm not gonna lie about that, but you are growing up wonderfully and I am so excited to see where your future leads you. You are bold, proud, friendly, outgoing, sensitive and all around a sweet and polite little human being.

HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY HAILEY!

Mommy and Daddy love you!

Happy Birthday to Me + YOU! {04.09.2014}

Happy Birthday to Me + YOU! {04.09.2014}

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Happy Hump Day!

Today is my birthday. I turn 31. I'm not shy to say it.

I also wanted to share it with you all, so please enter the giveaway below!

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Happy Birthday: Green Gramma {04.02.2014}

Happy Birthday: Green Gramma {04.02.2014}

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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What can I say about this lady other than I love her to the moon and back! In the almost 11 years that I have been with my Husband, we have been through so much together. She has always been there as someone I can talk to and definitely laugh with! I have road-tripped and vacationed with her more than any other person on this planet (including my Husband), which says a lot. As you can see below, we like to take selfies!!

I love you so much Green Gramma and Happy 74th Birthday!

Happy 32nd Birthday Babydoll!

Happy 32nd Birthday Babydoll!

Monday, August 5, 2013

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Happy 32nd Birthday to the love of my life. After 10 years of celebrating birthdays with you, they just don't ever get old (pun intended). Haha. No, but seriously, I love you more and more as each one passes and even though we won't be together a whole lot today, just know I am thinking of you ALWAYS.



I am so lucky to have you as my Husband and so glad that you picked me to share this life with. Everyone knows I'm head over heels for you. You are so thoughtful of me, my time and my efforts, while unselfishly you give all your time to working and providing for our little family. You work so hard for us and I appreciate that more than you know. More than words or actions can show you.



I know I say this all the time, but you are seriously THEE BEST DADDY EVER!! I could not have dreamt a more perfect little family for me and God only knows how thankful and blessed I am.

We are so lucky to have you and call you OURS!

I love you with all of my heart!! Here is to another 10+ years of birthdays together!!

Happy Birthday, Babydoll!

Happy 2nd Birthday Hailey!

Happy 2nd Birthday Hailey!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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Dear Hailey,

You didn't even know it, but 2 years ago today you changed our lives for the better. I always knew I wanted to be a Mama. But can I just tell you that being YOUR Mama is just the best thing in this whole entire world. You are the most beautiful little girl and you have the personality to match. You are SO funny and already love to entertain a crowd. You are growing and learning everyday and we work so hard to try and shape you into the little girl we know you can be. I love staring at you when you sleep. I really can't get enough of you. Our world literally revolves around you. You make us so proud as your parents and I thank God everyday that he brought you to us. You are truly a blessing in everyone's lives and are loved so very much.

Here is to another happy and healthy year!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Hailey Jo!

Happy Birthday to Me! I'm 30!

Happy Birthday to Me! I'm 30!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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Well that rhymes and yes it's true. I'm the big 3-0 today!

People have been asking me a lot lately how I feel about turning 30. I'm not really sure what to say, other than I guess I feel fine. I mean do I really have a choice? Can I just skip it and keep being 29 forever? I wish.

Truthfully, I think my 29th birthday was actually worse, just because it WAS my first Mom birthday (with child) and my life was put in perspective for me that I am not only going to get older, but so is she.

You mean I can't just freeze time for a little bit? It was rough.

The truth is I AM fine with turning 30. I've read a few "mom" blogs over the years that have pretty much coupled having kids + having a birthday = no good, very bad day.

I'm the opposite. I don't ever want to feel that way. EVER. My kid makes me a better person. Plain and simple. Do I get frustrated at times. Heck yes. Does she test my patience daily? Your damn right she does. But to hear her now at 21 months old say "Happy Birday Mama," is THE BEST.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is that just because you have kids, doesn't mean your life is over or even that celebrating your birthday is over. You make it how big or little you want. But you can't blame it on your kids. You're a parent. It comes with the territory. This is what you signed up for.

Yes, today is a work day, just like any other day. I'm at work during the day. Wayne and Hailey came to have lunch with me, my boss and a few of my co-workers. We had cake. They sang to me. It was great.

Wayne has to work tonight, so I will be spending time with Hailey and my parents and siblings. We have plans to get a babysitter on Saturday night and go out with some friends for drinks. Nothing too big, but it all is perfect for me.

I'm so thankful of where I am right now in my life. At 30 years old:

My husband is awesome. He is. He makes me feel special all the time, not just on my birthday. He has been my best friend the last 10 years. Yes, it's crazy to think that we met when I was 19 and started dating when I was 20. 

He has known me, been with me and loved me 1/3 of my life. 

In turn, I have known him, been with him and loved him 1/3 of MY life.

I have the most amazing daughter. She is the best thing that I have ever done in this world. Hands down. I hope my 30's will give me at least one more offspring with the man I love.

I have the most supportive family and friends. They are there when I need them and each play their own particular role in my life.

For me, in my 30's: I want to get healthier. I want to be stronger. Not only in my body, but also in my mind as well. I want to smile more. I want to laugh more. I want to broaden my horizons. I want to make more friends. I want to have more Happy Hours and dinners with friends. I want to continue reproducing at some point. I want to go on a vacation. I want to challenge myself. I want to read more (or at all). I want to blog more. I want a lot in my 30's, so I guess it's time to start living.

Goodbye to my 20's. Peace out. Bring it on 30!

Hailey's 1st Birthday Puppy Party

Hailey's 1st Birthday Puppy Party

Thursday, March 28, 2013

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So apparently I completely forgot to blog about the details of Hailey's 1st birthday party... back in July 2012. Shame on me. Well, I guess better late than never, right?

And what made me think of it? Well, I'm starting to plan her 2nd birthday party.

Yes, 3 months early.

And yes we have decided on a theme and although we are excited about her party, we are NOT excited about her growing up so fast. I wish I could freeze time for awhile and enjoy her at this age a little longer.She is just so fun right now and I love to see her learn and grow everyday.

So here are the details on Hailey's 1st Birthday Party!

The theme was a "Puppy Party!" Anyone who knows us, or has snooped around this blog, knows that we have 4 dogs. Yes 4. We are big animal/dog lovers, so it seemed fitting since she wasn't into anything yet, such as Dora or Elmo. You can see the invite HERE!

This was her outfit for the day (pre birthday cake!

There were lots of family and friends that made it.

Hanging out with Godmother/Auntie Amie.

Saying Hi to Gramma Kimmy and Ben (top). Meadow (middle) also came to play, as well as the Horton Family and Kally (bottom).

These were some of the decorations I put up around the house.

I found the balloons from an online store and based the color theme off of those.

I found inspiration from websites and blogs for the decorations and food ideas. 

I decided to do a chocolate fountain.

I wanted to incorporate the theme somehow into the food, so I had a variety of snacks.

Top:

"Pup-cakes" = Cupcakes

"Bark" = Almond Bark that I made with sprinkles.

"Bow-wow-nies" = Brownies

Middle:

"Chew Sticks" = Pretzel Rods

"Scooby Snacks" = The graham crackers that are in the shape of bones.

"Pup-corn" = Popcorn

Bottom:

"Dog Food" = A bowl of cocoa puffs

"Puppy Chow" = I used the regular recipe for Puppy Chow.

And sugar cookies shaped as paw prints and bones.

Her cake was in the shape of a paw print.

She received a ton of great gifts from everyone!

One of her favorites was her shopping cart. She was obsessed.

It took her awhile to get into her cake, but as you can see she loved it.

We gave her a quick bath afterwards and she was energized and ready to go again.

I made "Doggy Bags" for all the kids as they left.

It was such a great day to see everyone and hang-out for awhile, talk, catch-up, laugh and eat some tasty treats.

Thank you to everyone that came to our house and helped us celebrate Hailey's 1st birthday!

New York, New York {Days 3 & 4}

New York, New York {Days 3 & 4}

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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So instead of doing the whole week long vacation in one blog post,

I decided to break it up and do a couple days at a time.

Preface: Wayne's Aunt Dana, Uncle Jason and their two boys, Logan and Jackson, live on Long Island in a small town called Point Lookout. It's BEAUTIFUL. They moved there a couple years ago from Florida, so it was not only our first time out there to visit them at their new house and in their new city, but it was our first time in New York. Wayne's Green Grandma was also there for the week, as well as his brother Andy. We really had a great week and did lots of fun things. It was our first family vacation as the three of us AND Wayne's first vacation since our honeymoon back in 2007. Let's just say it was a much anticipated trip. Hailey also turned 1 years old while we were there!

To catch up:

Days 1 & 2

Monday, June 25, 2012

Jackson loved feeding Hailey her bottle.
He was such a big help with her the whole time we were there.
Of course, he asked lots of questions and was very inquisitive as a 5 year old should be.

It rained for most of the day, so we decided to check out the local mall. It actually reminded me of the Mall of America. We shopped, ate lunch in the food court and checked out the Disney store with Hailey.

Later that evening the boys (Wayne, Andy & Jason) went to Yankee Stadium for a baseball game.

While they were at the game and after the kids were in bed, us girls (Me, Dana and Green Grandma) watched the Bachelorette, talked, laughed and of course drank lots of wine.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Today was Hailey's 1st birthday!!!

For Hailey's birthday we all went to a Petting Zoo. We fed the goats, saw the animals, rode a train, ate lunch and watched a singing chicken show.

She's so uninterested in the camera. Too much to look at and do.

Once we got back to the house, Hailey took a nap with her Daddy, before birthday festivities started.
They actually took a nap like this everyday of our vacation. So precious.

Then it was time to celebrate! Green Grandma got her this outfit. Tutu and all. And Auntie Dana made tacos for dinner.

And then everyone sang Happy Birthday with an ice cream cake! Dana also got Hailey cupcakes so she could smash. She loved them. Andy tried to eat some and she is looking at him like he is CRAZY! Too funny!

 

Thanks Dana and everyone else for making Hailey's birthday so special!!

We love you Hailey Jo! Happy 1st Birthday!

Memorial Day Weekend {2012}

Memorial Day Weekend {2012}

Friday, July 6, 2012

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Friday, May 25, 2012

I was so excited that LMFAO was in town. My 2 sisters and my friend Jenny a/k/a Lemonhead and I went and had a blast.

My awesome Hubby contacted the record label dude and we got to meet them and then got floor VIP tickets.

It was such a fun night!!!

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Since my Mom watched Hailey for me so I could take my sisters to the concert, I ended up spending the night there. I got to bed late, but slept in until noon. (Thanks Ma for watching the Babe for me.) I can't even remember the last time I slept that late. It was much needed. It was a gross day out so we did a bit of shopping, but other than that it was low key.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

We had our cousin, Veronika's, 16th family birthday party to attend. It's always fun to see them, catch up and eat some amazing food.

Happy Birthday Veronika!

Later that night we had a wedding reception to attend. After we dropped Hailey off at my parents again for an overnight, we headed out to Myth Nightclub where the reception was being held. We had some great food and hung out with some awesome friends.

Ben & Jen got married in Mexico at the beginning of May and then had a reception for family and friends later.

Congrats Ben & Jen! We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Monday, May 28, 2012

It was Memorial Day Monday and I had 2 photo-shoots in the morning and then we had plans to go to the Como Zoo in the afternoon. The parking was horrible and it was so hot out. We only stayed for a bit, but had fun anyways. I didn't take many pictures, because to be honest Hailey could have cared less if we were there or not. Here is one though on our way into the park.

And of course one of me and my lovey at the zoo, too!

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day!

Mrs. Mama D

It's a Puppy Party!!

It's a Puppy Party!!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Invites are out for Hailey's 1st Birthday Party!!!

Just waiting to get all the Woof's back for her party!

First off the list is our trip to New York!!! 

We fly out Saturday, June 23rd and fly home Friday, June29th.

I'm so excited for our first family vacation!

Happy 1st Birthday Babygirl!! We love you!

Weekend Highlights: April 27 - 29, 2012

Weekend Highlights: April 27 - 29, 2012

Friday, May 25, 2012

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Friday, April 27, 2012

Wayne had an event to host Friday evening so he dropped Hailey off at my parents house for the afternoon. My sisters were planning on spending the weekend with us, so instead of me going to get Hailey, my Mom brought her home along with the girls. It was so nice to get a couple errands done and then go home, eat dinner and get my cleaning done for the week.

Once they got to my house, we just hung out for the evening and went to bed.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

It was kind of a cold/rainy day. We hung out in the morning and watched My Week with Marilyn.

I liked it a lot and I think Michelle Williams was excellent in it. She is just so beautiful in this movie.

That afternoon we ran some errands. I had to pick up a birthday cake for my Brother's 21st birthday we were celebrating that night at Babe's. We ended up having dinner at Mongos (seriously love that place) with Falen and my family. We then all went home to our respective places to get ready for the evening.

It was such a great night and I think my brother had fun!!!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

I had way too much fun the night before and was really dragging butt. I did manage to get all my chores done for the day, but it definitely took me awhile to get moving. My parents and brother came up for a bit in the afternoon to pick up my sisters, but then my Dad stayed for the WWE pay-per view that night. I love that our house is the hang-out house. So we watched the pay-per view and then went to bed!

What a fantastic weekend! How was yours?