365 Photoaday Challenge {April 2013}

365 Photoaday Challenge {April 2013}

Friday, June 7, 2013

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Disclaimer: All these pictures are from my Instagram. Follow me @MrsMamaD

This month instead of just throwing the pictures and my captions up here I decided to elaborate on a few, although most of them are pretty self-explanatory. 

#day91 #april1 Finally have new pics up in my office. #theDfam #photoaday365

#day92 #april2 Get in my belly. Tastes so good to be reunited. #photoaday365

 I gave up Coffee for lent and this was the first time I had it in weeks.

#day93 #april3 Repeat all day. #nkotb #10 #boybandsrule #photoaday365

New Kids on The Block pretty much rule. This is their new album.

#day94 #april4 Happy Sweet 16 @mamiecakes Love you!

My sister Amie turned 16!!

#day95 #april5 Boys & girls. Rehearsal dinner. #grumpys #weddingparty

 My cousin got married. Here we are with our gifts.

#day96 #april6 Wozney Wedding Day with a few of my favorites. @wozneyb @iwearatiara #photoaday365

Bride + Bridesmaids. Love all these ladies!

#day97 #april7 Perfect way to end a busy week/weekend. #snuggles #babygirl #photoaday365

After being gone and busy all weekend with Nicole's wedding, it was so nice to wind down with my little girl.

#day98 #april8 Hubs makes me breakfast every morning. #love #photoaday365 @bigdradio

It's the little things, right?

#day99 #april9 My 30th. Thanks for all the love peeps. #photoaday365

I turned the big 3-0!!!

#day100 #april10 Pretty flowers for my bday brighten this snowy, cold & rainy day. #photoaday365

#day101 #april11 He loves me. #photoaday365 @bigdradio

They got boxes of these in at work and he brought a whole box home for me! He loves me so.

#day102 #april12 Better Than Anything Cake. #yum #photoaday365

I was going to a playdate/luncheon and I had to bring the desert. Yum!

#day103 #april13 Playdate & Surprise 30th Birthday Party. #babes #family #friends #photoaday365 @klrogness @bigdradio

We had the playdate with Ms. Kate and then my Husband surprised me with a party!! Love all my family and friends that came out!!

#day104 #april14 Baby girl had a fever. Didn't feel we'll. #photoaday365

#day105 #april15 So true for me. #photoaday365

#day106 #april16 Surgery Day. #photoaday365

Wayne had hernia surgery. He was down for the count.

#day107 #april17 Lots of snuggles in our house lately. #photoaday365

I took a couple days off work to help with Wayne's recovery after surgery.

#day108 #april18 Snow day. Happy spring in Minnesota! #photoaday365

It was the longest never-ending winter in Minnesota.

#day109 #april19 New wall pics at @1013kdwb cc: @bigdradio #photoaday365

#day110 #april20 Beautiful day spent with my beautiful daughter. #love #photoaday365

We had breakfast at Brueggers before heading to the gym. We're both worn out afterwards.

#day111 #april21 Perfect ending to this weekend. #photoaday365

She was so tired, she fell asleep on me. Precious.

#day112 #april22 Beautiful flowers from the Hubs. Making my office springy even though it's gonna snow tonight. #photoaday365 cc: @bigdradio

Ain't he sweet! 10 years! Wow!!

#day113 #april23 Minnesota pride. @twins @bigdradio #cute #photoaday365

She loves jerseys of any kind and also loves her hair in a pony.

#day114 #april24 What a difference 24 hrs make. #finallyspring #goodbyesnow #photoaday365

It had snowed again and this was literally a 24 hour difference in the same spot.

#day115 #april25 Happy 22nd Birthday to my bro! #birthday #photoaday365

My younger, but taller brother turned 22!

#day116 #april26 Love my computer desktop photo. #photoaday365

#day117 #april27 75 min Zumba class in the AM, spring yard work aka 4 dogs winter poo poo pick up in the afternoon & dinner @Teresa 's with a few of my favorites in the PM

#day118 #april28 Sundays are lazy days. #naptime #photoaday365

#day119 #april29 Can't even go to the bathroom in peace. So she sits on the floor and looks at a "zeene." (magazine) #mommyproblems #noprivacy #photoaday365

#day120 #april30 The only umbrella I could find. #victoriassecret #photoaday365

So there you go. 

As always if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or find me on social media.

First Things First

First Things First

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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I saw this on a few blogs I follow and always love these getting to know you things.

First thing I do in the morning: 

Hailey is usually my alarm clock, so I get her from her room and she lays in bed with us for a bit while we "wake-up." I usually let the dogs out, too. 

Me "waking-up" consists of laying in bed and catching up on 1) Instagram 2) FB 3)Twitter. Usually in that order. My Husband thinks I am ridiculous for being addicted to social media. I say he just doesn't get it. Ha!

First thing I do when i get home from work: 

Let the dogs out of their kennel and if I'm not going anywhere else then I usually change out of my work clothes into comfies. Make dinner. Eat. Watch Tv.

First kiss: 

Oh my. The first one I actually remember was in 10th grade with my first boyfriend, Jeff. 

Before that I don't know.

First home: 

Up until 3rd grade, my family moved just about every year. Since my Mom had me at 16, we first lived with my Grandparents in their farm house. From there we lived in Detroit Lakes (Pre-school), Alexandria (Kindergarten), Plymouth (1st Grade), Bloomington (2nd grade) and then finally Eden Prairie. My parents have lived in the same house since. 

First car:

My first car was a '91 Chevrolet Blazer. It was my Dad's and then when I turned 16 (1999), he gave it to me. It was grey and an SUV. I LOVED it!

First traffic violation: 

It happened shortly after I got my license. It was a speeding ticket. I was mortified. From then I didn't get another one for over 10 years!

First thing I wanted to be when i grew up:

A teacher and a Mom.

First drink of choice:

Depends on the time of day, my mood and craving. In the morning I usually get a Caramel Cooler from Caribou. Daytime is either water or if soda then I choose Coca-Cola. At night usually milk or water. Alcohol of choice is anything Reisling 

First dessert of choice...

Warm chocolate chip cookies or brownies. See how they are both plural? Yes.

First restaurant of choice:

Usually I will pick Big Bowl, but lately it's been Mongos. Yummy!!

First song that comes to mind: 

I would say anything Justin Timberlake, since both my Husband and I are OBSESSED with him. I don't have one song on the brain right now. I LOVE music and my favorites are always changing.

But Elvis Presley - "Can't Stop Falling In Love" is our song.

First major purchase:

Was my first car I financed after the Blazer. A 2002 Toyota Camry that I got in 2004. I loved it and had it until after Hailey was born in the fall of 2011.

First job:

Proex Portrait Studio in Eden Prairie (RIP). I started when I turned 16 and worked as a photographer and customer service. They trained me and I loved everything about it. Worked there all through HS and College until I turned 21 and got my big girl job.

First time I flew:

Teenage years. I went with my Aunt and Uncle and cousins to Florida for spring break one year. It was so fun!!

First "big girl" job:

I started as a "Case Assistant" for a big downtown Mpls law firm. I was in my last year of school and it was part of my internship. I ended up being hired on and got paid and then when I graduated paralegal school I got a promotion. I was there for 2 years, learned a ton and loved every minute of it.

What are some of your firsts?

Leave me a comment if you decide to do this fun little "Get to know Me" post.

Hailey Jo {17 months}

Hailey Jo {17 months}

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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November 26, 2012

This is you at 17 months.

On October 28th, we went to the pumpkin patch and you picked out your own pumpkin.

You and Daddy carved it together.

You thought the guts were a very weird texture.

You didn't sit still the whole time, but a lot longer than what we thought.

You were a cupcake for Halloween 2012.

You went to Grandma Kimmy's house and to Papa & Gramma Karla's house to trick or treat.

On November 2nd, we had a play/dinner date at the EP mall with the Drankas that were in town.

You love playing with friends and Mommy loves to see you and Ellie together.

You love playing at the mall. Now that it is cold outside, it is a great place to burn some energy.

You still love your Minnesota Vikings!

You make the funniest faces!

You still love to cuddle with Daddy in the mornings.

You enjoyed our annual Stager Christmas on November 10th at the Wright's house.

You love your Papa (Grandpa) so much!

You love to give kisses.

You are still climbing up on everything and being so adventurous.

Your favorite snack right now are cereal bars.

You got to meet Philip Phillips at Daddy's work on November 13th.

You got another hair cut on November 18th.

You are just so beautiful. I can't get over it.

Before that though I liked putting your hair in a little pony on the top of your head.

You still love to wear Mommy's shoes around the house.

 

You still enjoy bath time.

You sit like such a big girl on a regular chair now when you eat.

Your puppy Bella, loves to sit by you still and catches everything that you feed her drop.

We will often find her or one of your other puppies laying outside your bedroom door at night.

You sometimes like to play in their kennels.

You sometimes will just sit and watch a show in Mommy's chair, but it usually doesn't last for that long.

For Thanksgiving we went to Papa and Gramma Karla's house like we do every year. We saw Great Grandma Kleene, Great Auntie Laurie and other cousins. It was a great family day.

You went with Mommy & Daddy to go visit Grandpa Todd at the cemetary.

You have the best smile and dimple in the whole world and I love to smooch your cheeks!

You are getting to be such a big girl.

I love our little family and you so much!!

A Typical Day in the D World

A Typical Day in the D World

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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Welcome to my "Blog Every Day in May Challenge" that I am participating in going on over at Jenni's Story of My Life.

Go see the list HERE for the whole month.

Day 15 for Wednesday, May 15th: A Day in the life (include photos from throughout your typical day - this could be "a photo an hour" if you'd like)

MONDAY - FRIDAY//WEEKDAY//WORKDAY

7:00 am: Hailey usually wakes up, but then comes into our bed to cuddle.

8:00 am: I finally get outta bed, shower, get ready for work. Get Hailey ready or help Hubs with Hailey. Eat breakfast.

9:00 am: Leave for work.

9:30 am: Get to work. Get Caribou (a must to function). Start working.



9:30 am - 4:55 pm: Work. Eat lunch at some point during the day. Maybe grab a snack. Talk to my Hubs a couple times on the phone. Chat with co-workers/boss.

5:00 pm: Leave work.



5:30 pm: Pick Hailey up from Daycare if she's there (usually M, W & F). If she's not at daycare then she's usually at my parents house (usually T & TH), which means I try and go work out at the gym, run errands if needed and then go get her afterwards.

6:00 pm: If it's a daycare day then we run errands if needed or go home. If she is at my parents then we don't get home until later where she will fall asleep on the ride home and then I transfer her into bed.

6:30 pm: Eat dinner, watch tv, relax, do chores.

7:00 pm: I give Hailey a bath if needed, otherwise sometime she takes one in the morning.

8:00 pm: Start bedtime routine. Pajamas. Ice cream sandwich (These are her fave and a must). 30 minutes of cartoon time (usually Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood or Caillou). Then prayers in her bed.





8:45 pm: Hailey in bed. Mommy time commences. More chores or TV. Try to blog, but usually fail due to other things.

10:00 pm: Try and watch the news every night.



10:30 pm: Try and get to bed or have Husband time since he works evenings (M-F approx 2:00pm to 10:00pm).

11:00 pm - 7:00 am: Sleep.

Do it all over again.

SATURDAY

7:00 am: Hailey usually wakes up, but then comes into bed to cuddle.

8:00 am: Wayne is outta bed. He showers and gets ready for work.  Hailey and I lounge.

9:00 am: He leaves for work. Get Hailey ready for day. Eat breakfast. Lounge.

10:15 am: Leave for gym.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm: Zumba class.



12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Shower and get ready for the day.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Hailey & I run errands or do chores at home.

2:00 pm: Wayne leaves work.

2:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Family time involves dinner, errands, chores, TV, nap/lounge time.

7:00 pm: Give Hailey a bath if needed, otherwise sometime she takes one in the morning.

8:00 pm: Start bedtime routine. Pajamas. Ice cream sandwich (These are her fave and a must). 30 minutes of cartoon time. Then prayers in her bed.

8:45 pm: Hailey in bed. Mommy time commences. More chores or TV. Try to blog, but usually fail due to other things.

9:00 pm: Wayne leaves for gig. More Mommy time.

 10:00 pm: Try and watch the news every night.

10:30 pm: Try and get to bed.

10:30 pm - 7:00 am: Sleep.

SUNDAY

7:00 am: Hailey usually wakes up, but then comes into bed to cuddle.

8:00 am: Get Hailey ready for day. Eat breakfast. Lounge.

9:00 am: Leave for gym.

9:30 am - 10:45 pm: Zumba class.

10:45 pm - 11:15 am: Shower and get ready for the day.

11:15 am - 7:00 pm: Family time involves lunch/dinner, errands, chores, TV, nap/lounge time.



7:00 pm: Give Hailey a bath if needed, otherwise sometime she takes one in the morning.

8:00 pm: Start bedtime routine. Pajamas. Ice cream sandwich (These are her fave and a must). 30 minutes of cartoon time. Then prayers in her bed.

8:45 pm: Hailey in bed. Mommy/Daddy time commences. More chores, TV, lounging.

 10:00 pm: Try and watch the news every night.

10:30 pm: Try and get to bed.

10:30 pm - 7:00 am: Sleep.

That's about it. Nothing too special. Pretty boring if I don't say so myself.

What does your typical day look like?