I only did 2 blog posts in November. TWO! That's it!
My life has been outta control busy and now hopefully things will slow down a bit and life will stop taking a poop on us. We've got the new house on lock-down and the car situation taken care of for the moment and now we're focusing on packing! Yay! T-minus 7 days! Can't wait!
Here's our new pad:
And here is my attempt to catch up a little bit on life.
Our 4 pups hanging out on the couch with me on Sunday while watching the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead. We love that show and I can't wait for it to start up again in 2013.
I love this saying. Fits our family perfect.
Also, I love this picture I snapped when Hails was in the bathtub one night. Getting puppy kisses from Bella. I know it's just a matter of time before she is in a toddler bed and they will want to start sleeping with her.
And how cute is she in her little peacoat. I've gotten so many compliments on it.
I went to the premiere of this movie and I loved how it tied the whole series together!
What a great movie!
Still loving this guy as always:
I have so many movies to catch up on, but I finally saw these movies recently:
I know, I know. So late to the party. I liked them both.
I am looking forward to this one coming out in 2013:
LOVING this new pair.
I have it on repeat!
With all the craziness lately in our lives, I'm loving my Husband more and more everyday. Everything just makes us stronger and makes our communication that much better. He has also been stressed with different things going on, not only in our personal lives, but at his work as well. He is not only out and about providing for our family, but he is such a saving grace with Hailey as well. She absolutely adores him and I cherish it everyday. I saw this funny recently and I just love it.
To put it simply:
"She is everything and everything is she."
My new goal is to be all caught up with 2012 posts IN 2012 and start 2013 off fresh.
Crossing my fingers!
People do stare at me when I'm out and about because they are so bright, but I don't care!
They are Nike.
TWO:
I also got a new make-up bag and some new make-up items from E.L.F. Love it all and will be doing a separate blog post soon about my products.
Have you tried any E.L.F. products?
THREE:
I wrapped up editing 2 senior photo shoots over the weekend. What a releif.
FOUR:
Wayne went to a benefit about a month ago for a girl that died. She was super young (only 21 or 22) and her Grandma makes these blankets and gave one to us for Hailey. The whole family is so nice and thoughtful. She has made these blankets for all her grandkids and they all love them so much that they end up bringing them to college even. She said she would only give one to Wayne if he went straight home and wrapped his little girl in it. I thought that was so sweet and it is so perfect for Hailey.
FIVE:
I finally found a good toy holder for the shower/tub. I just didn't like any of the ones I was finding, but finally found this one at Target of all places.
SIX:
My Husband's birthday was at the beginning of August and so he needed to get his license renewed.
Here is his before and after:
So crazy to see how much weight he's lost. Way to go hunny!
SEVEN:
Don't get me wrong, I love my SUV and I've always said I would NEVER get a mini-van or be a mini-van Mom. But I have to say I see the appeal now more than ever and I am questioning if maybe I should have gotten a mini-van instead of my SUV. For instance the 3rd row seating. That is the one thing I think I would love as I cart around my two sisters, Hailey and hopefully at some point at least 1 more kid. I know there are SUV's that have the 3 row seating, but most of them are $1 million and to fill the tank is another $1 million.
EIGHT:
I thought having a kid was supposed to make you a morning person? Wrong. Not in my case. If anything it's made me regress further into NOT being a morning person.
NINE:
Anyone else love this guy and this song? I know he won American Idol, but I didn't watch it. I REALLY like this song. And I guess he's not bad looking either.
TEN:
I have recently changed my Danielson Photography website into a blog now and have been working with a blog designer to re-vamp. So excited. This is the proof she sent me and I will be re-launching it soon.
ELEVEN:
I'm thinking about getting a paper planner again. I don't know 100% why yet. I've been trying to be totally electronic since I got my iPhone last year and I don't really use the calendar at home (mostly because I don't like it). There are a few places that I have seen and looked into...Erin Condren and Paper Coterie.
Any thoughts?
TWELVE:
A couple weeks ago I got this new purse.
I needed a smaller one for concerts and going out and for times I don't feel like lugging around a larger one. Since I got it, I've been trying to downsize and really only use this one. So far so good. It can still be challenging at times to manage all my stuff, but so far it's working out all right. I'm still trying to get used to a smaller bag and only bringing with me the minimal.
THIRTEEN:
I took off my fake nails about a month ago and while I LOVE them when they are on, my nails look like shit crap when they come off. I got a gel manicure which was all fine, but the place I went to only had the OPI gel polish and I have never had good luck with it staying on and not peeling.
Well, needless to say only a few days later they all peeled off. I plan on going again, but will be going back to my place and getting the CND gel polish.
FOURTEEN:
I got into a mood yesterday and cleaned. Not only did I do my regular cleaning, but I also did the "move all the furniture and clean behind things" cleaning. I get into this winter hibernation mode, where I want to clean and purge. So I did and it felt great. I also got out the halloween decorations. Too early? I don't care
FIFTEEN:
Now with the weather getting cooler, I have packed up most of Hailey's too small/summer clothes as well as her sandals. Very bitter-sweet, but that means time for new stuff! Yay! Here are 2 new pairs of shoes.
Gramma Kimmy got these:
And I got these from Target.
I also got her a snow pant/jacket set. It was on sale and too cute. I couldn't pass it up. Love it!!
Now I just need boots for her and me!
SIXTEEN:
Anybody else love fall tv as much as I do? I'm loving that most of my shows are back...Revenge, New Girl, Parenthood. The list goes on and on! Also, did you see who the next Bachelor is? Sean!
Not sure how I feel about it. I didn't think he had much of a personality, but I felt the same way about Emily and ended up loving her. And I know I will watch it. I always do.
SEVENTEEN:
My cousin asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I"M SO EXCITED!! She was in my wedding cica 2006.
And now I will be in hers! She's getting married in April 2013. I went and ordered my dress and picked it up last week. The color is lapas...purplish and it is one shoulder.
Forgive me for the horrible photos.
And here is a picture of her German Shepard puppy, Duke.
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!
I saw Snow White and the Huntsman a couple weeks ago. I went to the premiere before it opened to the public. I loved it.
I'm planning on seeing Rock of Ages tonight with Falen.
True Blood started last Sunday night. Seriously love that show. So excited to see Christopher Meloni a/k/a Elliott Stabler on the show this season.
The Bachelorette is getting so good. "This week she told a guy to "Get the F**k out."
I was nervous that she was going to be too nicey, nicey, but she is a sassy little thing.
My new nail color this week is OPI Pink Flamenco.
It's the perfect Summer pink.
Loving this song right now: Katy Perry - "Wide Awake"
Our cousins just opened up their new restaurant in downtown Robbinsdale. They officially opened Monday morning. It's called Birdtown Cafe. Hubs has been twice this week already. I can't wait to go and try the Eggs Benedict. It's my fave and he said it was so good! This is where my MIL works as well. She is officially back to work after 1+ year of being laid off. Yay!!
With her being back to work, means that we are in flux with someone to watch Hailey. This week we used my Mom everyday, but she lives about 20 minutes from us. It's not horrible, but some days with the traffic back and forth. I think we might be looking into getting a Nanny. We'll see.
I can't believe we go to New York next week! I haven't started packing, but I have made a list. Go figure...me with a list. We are so excited for our family trip!
I just got my first Birchbox yesterday in the mail. I haven't had a chance to use anything out of it yet, but will be blogging about that on Monday!
