Miscellany Monday {08.20.2012}

Miscellany Monday {08.20.2012}

Monday, August 20, 2012

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Going over to Carissa to link up for Miscellany Monday.

1. I would say I'm ready for Fall so that our schedules slow down a bit, but our schedules don't really slow down until October/November this year. At least I'm hoping they will slow down. And although I LOVE summer and am trying to enjoy it as much as possible with Hailey, this Mama needs a break and needs to hibernate. I feel like everyday is a marathon.

2. Speaking of hibernating...can't wait for fall TV to start up. Looks like there are going to be so many great shows starting. The only problem is getting hooked on one and then it getting cancelled. I fell like it's such a waste of time then. So glad Revenge was picked up for Season 2!

 It has switched from Wednesday nights to Sunday nights, so we will see how that fits into the schedule.

3. I'm so behind on blogging, but am really trying to get caught up. My photography business is always booming this time of year with graduation pictures and then a wedding or 2 on top of that. Don't get me wrong, I love it, it just can get overwhelming at times with a full-time job, side business, 1 year old, Husband, Family, etc. I just have lots on my plate at the moment and am trying to focus on one thing at a time.

4. Did I miss this? Taken 2? I absolutely LOVE the first one so much and Liam Neeson, too.

Can't wait!

5. I swiped all my pictures off my phone last week. 600+ down to zero. Yes, I back up all my pictures. Don't worry. Of course after this weekend I'm back up to 100+. Never fails. The iPhone is just so darn convenient.

6. Speaking of Apple, Hubs and I are looking at possibly getting a MacBook. We have an iPad now, but neither one of us really uses it for it to be worthwhile. We are thinking of trading in the iPad and our current PC laptop for a Macbook. Thoughts?

7. Wayne is back on the weight loss train. He started about a week and a half ago. After 6 days, he was already down 8 lbs. Go him!!

8. Anybody out there watching Bachelor Pad? Is it me or is this season so annoying? EVERYONE on the show right now is just annoying to me. Ugh.

9. I finally got to meet my friend, Krista's little girl, Kate, last week. They came in for lunch to visit the office while she is on maternity leave. She is seriously SO CUTE!! 

10. If you haven't checked out my July Photoaday Challenge post go HERE!

11. My Hubs is the greatest. After staying the week with his Aunt in New York and using hers, this had been on my list to get. Well, he surprised me yet again.

12. Also on my want list: these shoes.

I need a new pair desperately. Love them.

Any random things going on in your world? Let me know!

Birchbox Brag {August 2012}

Birchbox Brag {August 2012}

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Head over to either Tara's blog or Katie's blog to link up with them for Birchbox Brag.

If you are not familiar with Birchbox and don't know what it is...basically for $10 a month they send you some trial sizes (possibly a full size product) of various beauty products.

This is my box this month:

All the links will take you directly to the products on the Birchbox website.

1.  Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur

I have gotten a sample in every box so far and I love trying these. I love Juicy Couture and have a full size bottle of a previous scent.

2.  Apothederm™ Stretch Mark Cream

I am super excited to try this out as I do have stretch marks from pregnancy.

3.  Schick Hydro Silk Razor

I wish I would have gotten this at the beginning of Summer, but I guess better late than never, right?

4. Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss

So excited to try this lip gloss. It's SUPER pink, but it goes on shear for more shimmer than color.

5. Beauty School Guide

This pamphlet contained some great tips about tools, reading product labels, shaving, make-up fixes, and skin-care.

6. SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Shampoo and SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Treatment

Super excited to try both of these products as I do color my hair sometimes and it never seems to stay.

Overall, I think my box was great this month and am happy with the 3 months that I have gotten so far.

Photoaday Challenge {July 2012}

Photoaday Challenge {July 2012}

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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Here is the list for July 2012.

#day1 Self Portrait. Me & the Babe. #photoadayjuly

#day2 Busy. Pool time. #photoadayjuly

#day3 Best part of my day. Hanging with this little lady whenever I can. #photoadayjuly

#day4 Fun. Watching Grandpa do fireworks in the street. She wasn't a fan. Too loud and scary. Maybe next year. #photoadayjuly

Accidently skipped day 5 and didn't realize it until drafting this post. Oh well.

#day6 Chair. Lounging in my fave chair watching tv. #photoadayjuly

#day7 Garden. Backyard. #photoadayjuly

#day8 Lunch. #photoadayjuly

#day9 Big. Smile. #park #swinging #photoadayjuly

#day10 Favorite color. Pink. iPad case. #photoadayjuly

#day11 Letter(s). My special girl. #photoadayjuly

#day12 Texture. Shower towels need to be soft for them to be in this house. #photoadayjuly

#day13 Open. Box of candy in a drawer. #photoadayjuly #hottamales #candy #sweet-tooth

#day14 Building. IDS. #downtown #photoadayjuly

#day15 Finger. Foods. #toddler #photoadayjuly

#day16 Sign. This is a sign of a busy waiting room. #photoadayjuly

#day17 Addiction. Coke & Kit Kats. #photoadayjuly

#day18 Plate. Chicken, cheese, BBQ sauce on toast. Courtesy of the Hubs @bigdradio #thanksbabe #photoadayjuly

#day19 Pet. My 4 pups. #photoadayjuly

#day20 Eyes. Gotta protect mine. #shades #sun #photoadayjuly

#day21 9 o'clock. Finishing movie with @bigdradio Loves this movie. #photoadayjuly

#day22 Upside down. Where you go? #cuteness #photoadayjuly

#day23 Mirror. Posting #ootd pic. Black, gray and kinda gloomy. Seems to be my mood this week.

#day24 Stranger. Walking. #downtown #closingtime #photoadayjuly

#day25 Heart. I ❤my new color and cut. #photoadayjuly

#day26 Sunshine. Through the clouds.

#day27 On the road. Driving.

#day28 Cup. Water. Trying to drink away this headache. #photoadayjuly

#day29 Last thing I bought. #target So yummy. #photoadayjuly

#day30 Calm. Before the storm. Early morning quietness. #photoadayjuly

#day31 Toothbrush. A family of them. #photoadayjuly

And there you go. Another month done and done. If you want to follow along with me:

Twitter: @MrsMamaD

Instagram: @MrsMamaD1

Go find me!

7 Questions {08.08.2012}

7 Questions {08.08.2012}

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

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Linking up with Gentri Lee's 7 Questions

1. The Olympics are awesome! What's your favorite Summer Olympic event to watch?

I love swimming, gymnastics and sand volleyball. I know they are probably the most popular, but I don't care.

2. If you could compete in an Olympic event (either season), which would it be?

And be good at it? Gymnastics. I would love to be able to flip and fly like some of those ladies! Plus, I would be in great shape.

3. Would you rather be tickled to death or poked (by finger) constantly for the rest of your life?

OMG! Such a hard question. Probably poked, because I hate being tickled.

4. Do you keep your nails long or short? Square or round?

My real nails...short. Right now I have fakes on and have had them since February. The fakes are square-ish.

5. Do you think you're funny?

Sometimes. Few and far between. My Hubs on the other hand is the funniest person ever!

6. When you have something you're looking forward to SO much, but it's still a ways off, what do you do to keep yourself distracted?

I try and look forward to something else in between the big stuff. Even if it's something small.

7. You've just won an Olympic Gold Medal! What are you going to do next?!?!

Go on vacation to somewhere tropical and exotic. Please. And. Thank You. 

Mrs. Mama D

Hailey Jo {12 months}

Hailey Jo {12 months}

Friday, July 27, 2012

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June 26, 2012

This is you at 12 months old:

You wouldn't sit still for Mommy again this month and let's be honest, you really don't sit still at all anymore. I was going to get 13+ month stickers, but not sure if it's worth it, yet.

You wanted to rip the sticker off so bad.

You are a little stinker.

At your 1 year Doctor visit on July 3, 2012...

You weighed 23 lbs (88%).

You were 29 1/2 inches long (59%).

Your head was 18 inches round (93%).

You are always on the go.

You are totally walking on your own (sometimes running) all over the place!!

You are always getting into everything. "Who me?"

You have found some new places to hide or sneak into...behind the couch, into the bathtub or side of the toilet. 

You sometimes like to get into your puppies kennels, too.

You like to give yourself kisses in the mirror.

You went on your first airplane ride to New York City. Which meant a lot of firsts for not only you, but Mommy and Daddy, too. It was our first family vacation.

Your first time to a petting zoo.

You fighting sleep in Aunt Dana's van on our way to visit the Hamptons in NY.



Your first trip to the ocean.

You hated it. I think it was too loud and too cold for you.

You loved playing in the sand though.

You love the pool. You are spoiled that way.

You like the sprinkler.

And had no fear.



You try pretty much any type of food we give you. No complaints yet.

You see anybody eating anything and you are immediately by their side begging for some.

You love the cheddar penguins from Walgreens. They are your favorite snack right now.

You absolutely love ice cream of any form.

You are still repeating several words:

"bye, bye"

"no, no"

"Dada"

"baby"

You have now begun to repeat a couple new ones:

"Mama"

"Papa" = Grandpa

You obviously don't say the word entirely clearly yet, but you can definitely tell you are trying to copy what we are saying. It's so fun.

You are eating about 8 oz of milk for feedings. We are going to start to transition you to cow's milk now that you are one.

You love drinking water, but are not a fan of juice, yet.

Your sleep schedule has been pretty much the same. Mommy & Daddy love waking up to this happy, smiley face.

You love to be outside.

You love to swing.

You experienced your first ear infection, your first trip to Urgent Care and your first time with meds.

You had your first (and hopefully only) allergic reaction to Amoxicillan.

You love walks in the stroller.

You are going after the dogs more and more now that you can walk and run. They usually scatter away from you.

You are talking all the time, especially when you are mad or angry. Then it is like you are cursing in another language...baby language.

You love to dance to any kind of music!

You have started to drool like crazy again.

You are teething big time.

You still only have 4 upper teeth and 4 bottom teeth, but your gums are swollen and you constantly are chewing on your right side..

You like to play air guitar with Mommy's brush.

You love sitting in the shopping cart.

You love to people watch and are so curious.

You have the biggest and most beautiful eyes.

You We love when your hair is in a ponytail.

You look like such a little person and way too old.

You got your first haircut in the salon on June 15, 2012.

You did so good sitting in the chair and letting the lady cut your hair.

You love your Auntie Amie and she loves you, too!

You still love bath time.

You and Daddy celebrated his first Father's Day. We went out to dinner to celebrate. This is you sleeping on Daddy on our way into the restaurant. It melts Mommy's heart.

You are now generally wearing all 12 month clothes (a few smaller onesies) and even a few 18 month things, but not many.

Your giggle is the best thing in this entire world.

You are still wearing size three diapers.

You had your first birthday in New York!

You love to make funny faces.

You love kisses from your puppy Bella.

 

You are growing to be such a big girl.

You are just so special and  I want to squeeze you all the time.

We love you so much!