Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Hailey Jo {16 months}

Hailey Jo {16 months}
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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October 26, 2012

This is you at 16 Months:

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On October 25th we FINALLY went in for your 15 month appointment. Only a month late, no biggie, right?

You weighed 24 lbs (80%).

You are 31 inches tall (52%).

Your head is 18 inches (46%).

You are just so funny and goofy all the time.



You can find endless ways to entertain yourself.

You have been going to school now a couple days a week.

You still cry when we drop you off, but are always a happy camper when we pick you up.

You are in what they call the "Busy Babies" room.

You are learning to use sign language at school.

You were the Star of the Month at school.

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You love to paint and get dirty.

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You make cute projects at school.

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You still love to play outside. Especially at school. They have all sorts of neat toys and a big jungle gym.

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You love to climb.

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You still love to swing.

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You would stay outside ALL day if we let you.

You also love to go to the mall and play. I can see us doing this regularly this winter.

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You went to a Lynx playoff game on October 14, 2012.

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You still sit in the cart pretty good, as long as you are holding something.

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You love to make a mess with your toys.

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You don't like cleaning them up though.

You love to dig in the cereal containers at Papa's house.

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You are so adorable in your new winter peacoat that I got at Old Navy. 
We get so many compliments on it.

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You are wearing mostly 18 month clothes.

You are wearing size 4 diapers.

You love to sit in your princess chair and watch cartoons.

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You are still a good rider in the car.

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You always look so peaceful when sleeping.

You went to another family wedding on Saturday, October 20th.

You danced your little heart out all night long and were the hit of the reception!


You are getting into all sorts of crazy places.

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You love to wear Mama's slippers or shoes and walk around the house.

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You ate some yummy Mac & Cheese at the Fall Family Festival at school on Thursday, October 25th.

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You are trying and eating all sorts of things.

You love "nanas." (Bananas)

You still love bath time.



You love to give your puppies kisses. Bella is the only one that will actually let you.

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You love your Daddy to pieces.

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You think he is so funny, which he truly is.

You love to be the center of attention. I wonder where you got that from.

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You started on a real bedtime routine this month. We watch Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood in the living room as quiet time with a sippy cup of milk. Then we head into your room and sit in your chair and read a few books. Then we lay you down in your crib for "Night Night."

You do not take the bottle anymore before bed. We got rid of that cold turkey and did the cry it out method. It took a few nights, but you caught on fast.

You have the cutest little smile!

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You are just so precious to us and we love you so very much!!

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

{Not} Going Gluten Free

{Not} Going Gluten Free
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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I get the daily Jillian Michaels email.

Anyone else?

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I love her!!

Some of the articles in the email apply to me and I read them, and some I just skim through and delete.

Yesterday's email was extremely helpful.

I was pretty clueless when it comes to what "gluten-free" truly means and why some people are "gf."

I do know what celiac disease is and that whole part of it.

THIS article gave me lots of really good points.

A few major ones that I didn't know or made me think further:

"Most people do not have to worry about gluten and should eat whole grains as part of a balanced diet."

"The average person won’t get any additional health benefits from foods with the “gf” labels and these new products may even be less healthy."

"Gluten is found in many whole-grain foods that have an array of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are vital to a healthy diet."

"Don’t be fooled — gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean “low calorie” or “healthy.” In fact, gluten-free foods are not only more expensive, but full of extra calories and sugars to make up for taste and texture when alternative products are swapped."

Like I said before, I know what celiac disease is and know that being "gf" does wonders for those people. I also know of people who are "gf" just for the hell of it, because they think it's healthier. I'm not judging anyone. Whatever you want to do for you is great. I'm just sick of feeling guilty about NOT being "gf" and wondering if we should be. This article makes me feel a little better about it all. I don't have to constantly worry if I am making the wrong choice or not. Bottom line is I need to do what's right for my family. If we continue to eat a mostly healthy and balanced diet, and we continue to work out regularly, we will be just fine, right?

Right.

Is anyone out there gluten-free? I would love to hear your story and insight.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Music Monday {Vol. 2}

Music Monday {Vol. 2}
Monday, April 29, 2013
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This is their most popular song that launched them into mainstream music.

Thrift Shop Feat. Wanz (OFFICIAL VIDEO)



This is their most recent single and video.

Can't Hold Us Feat. Ray Dalton (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)



And this is one of my other favorites off the album, which is really good. I love the message.

Same Love feat. Mary Lambert (OFFICIAL VIDEO)



Happy Monday!!!

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

365 Photoaday Challenge {March 2013}

365 Photoaday Challenge {March 2013}
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Here is my Photoaday Challenge for March 2013.

#day60 #march1 Finally saw my sister Amie perform for speech. #familynight #sisters #photoaday365

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#day61 #march2 Bridal shower for Nic & Al. The cake was so cute! #family #cousins #photoaday365

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#day62 #march3 Started using MyFitnessPal on the worst food day. Oh well. Its gonna happen. Gotta keep truckin. #photoaday365

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#day63 #march4 Oven baked chicken. Before 'n' after. So easy, healthy and yummy. #photoaday365

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#day64 #march5 Just brushing our teeth and gettin ready in the mornin. #photoaday365

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#day65 #march6 Morning cuddles with bear while reading to Elmo. Happens almost on the daily. #photoaday365

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#day66 #march7 Sandwich cutters. $1 section @target Hailey LOVES sandwiches. #photoaday365

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#day67 #march8 My one love, partner in this life and better half. #married #love #photoaday365 @bigdradio

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#day68 #march9 Bachellorette Party for Nicole. #cousins #partyparty #photoaday365

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#day69 #march10 Breakfast @birdtown with @jeagles622 #photoaday365

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#day70 #march11 Am I?Something I struggle with daily. #photoaday365 #doubt

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#day71 #march12 It's cool that my 20 month old daughter knows how to do this already. Startin her young. #duckface #photoaday365

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#day72 #march13 Tried this for the first time. #tasty #photoaday365

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#day73 #march14 This is me today. #photoaday365 #angrybird

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#day74 #march15 Love my new custom phone case. #mrsmamad #photoaday365 Thank you @ukdj

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#day75 #march16 New skinny jeans with detail on the but. So excited to wear them! #photoaday365 #jeanparty

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#day76 #march17 This little leprechaun was so tired from a day at MOA. #photoaday365

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#day77 #march18 Do you think she is a little obsessed? #elmo #photoaday365

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#day78 #march19 New fave snack. Oh so tasty! #photoaday365

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#day79 #march20 Sore from working with @vicped06 but I still went and did Zumba anyway. #pushthroughit #nopainnogain #fitness #photoaday365

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#day80 #march21 At the grocery store. She cracks me up. #toddler #photoaday365

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#day81 #march22 Casual Friday outfit. Sweater, skinny jeans & boots. #photoaday365

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#day82 #march23 Gym time, protein smoothie, laundry & hanging with this nugget all day. #mylittlelove #photoaday365

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#day83 #march24 Had to buy a 2nd copy, so the Hubs & I would stop fighting over it. @bigdradio #welovemusic #justintimberlake #theDfam #photoaday365

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#day84 #march25 Taco salad. One word. Yum. Happy Monday to me! #food #photoaday365

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#day85 #march26 Marriage Equality. Everyone should have it. #photoaday365

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#day86 #march27 Need to stop. #nom #photoaday365

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#day87 #march28 Can't wait!!!! #photoaday365 #boys

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#day88 #march29 Out n about and came across 3 deer. #suburbia #photoaday365

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#day89 #march30 Just Hailey in the studio doing some voice work. #commercials #photoaday365

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#day90 #march31 Happy Easter from Hailey. Hope everyone had a blessed day! #photoaday365

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Find me at: MrsMamaD

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Music Monday {Vol. 1}

Music Monday {Vol. 1}
Monday, April 22, 2013
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I'm going to start posting my favorite song of the week every Monday.

It doesn't have to be a new song, it could be an older song that I have recently heard again and love.

Here is today's song:

#thatPOWER by will.i.am featuring Justin Bieber


I really love the beat and am a huge fan of both Will.i.am and JB.

Happy Monday y'all!

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