tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56572222319408286892024-02-07T04:17:27.386-08:00Pretty Little ElmAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-5017709433302520332015-02-26T12:32:00.004-08:002015-02-26T12:36:25.109-08:00Weeks 11 & 13I had my 16 week appointment today and am trying my best to catch up on this little blog while I have an hour to spare! I took a half day from school and Em is napping at her sitter. Even though I'd love to get the little lady early.. we'd have Godzilla on our hands for the rest of the night if I woke her from her nap. Girl loves (and NEEDS) her naps! ;)<br />
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I haven't been doing my best taking belly bump pictures, but I promised myself I would do a better job than when I was pregnant with Em. I took a lot of bump pictures with Emersyn, but not in an organized way - so it's hard to tell dates/how I was feeling/etc! And this mama brain forgets things pretty easily these days. :) I'll have a 16 week bump update later this week, but for now here are weeks 11 & 13... and 14! Xoxo.<br />
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I'm not in maternity pants yet - but they are getting tighter by the day! I'm trying to hold off until Maxi Skirt Season.. but we will see. :) Xoxo.</div>
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Go Bobcats! {14 weeks}</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-20940853415129396592015-02-14T12:25:00.000-08:002015-02-26T12:25:54.571-08:00Oh, Baby, Baby! <br />
Well it's official! We are pregnant! Baby Lee is set to Arrive on August 16, 2015.. but if you ask my opinion - I think he/she is going to come in early August. I know the U.S. technicians are the experts but I am pretty positive I am a bit farther along than they think.. or maybe that's just my growing belly talking! ;)<br />
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Before this pregnancy we got pregnant in September, and lost the baby in late October. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks and I started bleeding around 8. It was a roller coaster of emotions and something that I don't wish upon anyone - although I know I am not alone at all. We didn't tell many people, but the people that we did tell had story after story (most of them personal stories) of similar experiences. It really was comforting... and the small group of people that knew were so comforting and sweet. </div>
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Anyway - fast forward to December - and I was concerned that my period hadn't shown up yet.. and then I started feeling a little sick.. and I just had a feeling - so I took a test.. and Voila! Honestly - it was exactly what I had hoped for but I didn't want to get my hopes too high because I didn't want to be disappointed. </div>
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We had an appointment the day after Christmas to confirm that I was indeed pregnant and to "date" the pregnancy. Babe had a strong heartbeat and was measuring 6 weeks 5 days at that time.<br />
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We had another appointment at 11 weeks and 5 days.. and we got another Ultrasound where we could see baby and his/her tiny legs kicking. The doctors have been so sweet. They know I've been through a miscarriage so when they couldn't find the heartbeat right away, they immediately went for the U.S. which was a relief.<br />
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I am hopeful. I am praying every day.. and I do think this little baby is the rainbow at the end of a storm. We are so thankful. Here is how we announced to our family and friends!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-28608353590186600402015-01-24T14:12:00.000-08:002015-01-24T14:17:43.479-08:00Sweet little life. Ahh! I feel like this is a new theme where I say, "It's been way too long since I last posted".. but it really has. Sweet Em is growing so fast and I already know that I'm going to miss things she's done/said because I haven't been blogging. It's so hard to remember every tiny memory.. but I wish I could hold on to them all and look back on them one day, because already she is growing into new phases and out of the old. She's going to be 3 in April - I've stopped counting the months - which probably means she is officially a big girl!<br />
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She is so much fun. Right now her favorite color is pink and she loves anything Peppa Pig. She loves waffles in the morning, coloring with markers after school, wearing tutu's with every outfit, watching a "show" once it's dark outside, and watching the "stars" with her nightlight while we cuddle together in her bed. We have to read her at least 5 bed time stories or it is impossible to leave her room. She talks to herself and her animals for at least 30 minutes before she falls asleep at night and I love laying nearby and listening to her imagination. She also asks if we'll make up stories for her at night and in every story she wants Minnie Mouse, Papa Rick, Nana, Emersyn, and a Grumpy Monster that turns happy. Ha! I don't know where she comes up with it all but I love it.<br />
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Her favorite trick is asking us if we have something on our shirt and then touching our nose and saying, "Oh there it is". :)<br />
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It's so much fun having conversations with toddlers and seeing how their little minds work. Today she told my nieces that they were all invited to her birthday party. She said she is going to be 3 and have play-doh and a unicorn cake. (Her birthday isn't until April). Ha! :) I guess I better start planning!<br />
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We moved into our house over Christmas time and she loves her big girl bed and big girl room. But - she definitely misses her Mimi and Papa. For a year and a half we lived with them while trying to find a house to buy in a tiny town. We finally found one, but it needed a TON of work - so that's what we've been doing since July. Finally on Christmas we moved in, and it has been amazing! We still have a lot of work to do.. but it's been so nice to have our own home again. Em keeps asking when Mimi and Papa are going to come stay with us in "their" room.<br />
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Time is flying, but I'm so thankful. We are one blessed little family and I'm really excited for all that's in store for us in 2015!<br />
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Dan and I are still getting settled in this tiny town in Ohio. We miss the beach a lot and for the past 5 years in SC I never thought about going on vacation because we lived in a vacation town. Now in freezing Ohio, I think about warm vacations often! :) It's funny how things change. It's so nice being near family and friends though. I don't think we could trade that! Our new school is nice and we are both so lucky to work in the same school (him in the high school, me in first grade). We really couldn't ask for better careers! Like I said, we're really excited about 2015. :) Xoxo.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-45663507962868099962014-07-16T18:10:00.001-07:002014-07-16T19:08:08.080-07:00Cali - You were good to us. I can't believe that the last time I posted we were celebrating Emersyn's 2nd Birthday! The cold weather finally left Ohio in May and Summer has been so sweet. We still have some of it left, but I already know I am <u>not</u> going to want it to end. We have been sleeping in, playing outside, spending weekends at the lake, taking vacations, going on wagon rides, and most importantly to Emersyn... eating a lot of popsicles. :) If it were up to her, she would have a popsicle for every meal.<br />
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Here are some pictures from our trip to California. Emersyn absolutely loved California and still asks when we can go back. I love when she says the word "California" so we tend to talk about the west coast quite often. :) She loved the "giant sand box", the water that chased us(waves), and of course her cousins.<br />
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We spent a week in San Diego on the beach. Our hotel overlooked the ocean - which was pretty amazing. We went to the zoo, the aircraft carrier, and out to eat at a lot of fun restaurants. Tourists for sure. :) We also spent a few days in Lego Land. Afterwards we drove to Yosemite for another 5 days. Yosemite National Park was amazing, but I'll leave that for the another post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sneaking away for a night out after Em went to bed. :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Em's favorite part of LEGO LAND with Aunt Gretchen... the sprinklers. :)</td></tr>
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We opened presents {She got a tiny bike, books, a DORA, and her very own Ariel Doll}, ate cake, and around 5:30 we left for Sesame Street Live!<br />
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Em has never really watched Sesame Street on T.V but she absolutely loves little videos on YouTube with Ernie and Elmo. She knows some of the characters just because we love hearing her say them.. {The name Rosita sounds amazing when a little two year old says it!}<br />
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I wasn't sure how she'd do.. but when the lights went down and the spotlights turned on with all of the characters, Em was in awe. I actually started crying a little because I've never seen her so surprised/happy about something... and it was just an emotional day because she turned TWO. Ugh.<br />
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Anyway, She couldn't stop giggling/dancing and every time Ernie or Elmo would leave the stage she would ask, "Where Elmo Go Mama?"<br />
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The best part of the night - We were on an isle and a few characters walked by to highfive the little ones. Em saw Rosita and was so excited and Rosita patted her on the head. It's 2 days later {which is a lot in toddler world} and she's still talking about Rosita. Highlight of her life. :) Haha.<br />
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The past two years have been so sweet with Emersyn. I feel blessed every day.. but on her birthday, I felt emotional! It snuck right up on me at Sesame Street Live and I realize how much our lives have changed for the better and how excited I am for all of the memories to come.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-63952162424479286972014-04-25T16:20:00.001-07:002014-04-25T16:20:22.488-07:00Em's Easter Egg Birthday PartyWell. She's Two. My little baby girl is pretty much on her way to Kindergarten. We had so much fun celebrating Em's Birthday! On Easter Weekend, we had an Egg Hunt/Pancake Birthday Party with Em's Cousins. She loved telling everyone that she was two all day long.. and when we served her Pancakes with a candle - she was so excited!<br />
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It was a perfect and chilly April Day. I love that we took so many pictures to capture these moments when they are still so tiny. It will be so much fun for all of her cousins to grow up together and look back one day to see these.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-69581319124463559972014-04-14T13:26:00.001-07:002014-04-25T16:39:02.084-07:00Whole 30 Hey Friends,<br />
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I've taken the plunge on a new way of living{at least for the next 30 days} - It's called <strong>The Whole 30</strong> and I am documenting it here. If you've never heard of it you should check out whole30.com. It's absolutely NOT a diet. It's more about becoming educated with what you put into your body and why. I'm sold already just from the first few chapters of the book<strong> It Starts With Food </strong>by Dallis and Melissa Hartwig. I just haven't been feeling right lately. My energy has been zapped. I feel sluggish.. and I'm not sleeping that well at night. I'm also pretty out of shape with the {post-mama not running enough} trap. <br />
When we lived in South Carolina - with our own home, own schedule, etc. I ate pretty healthy (don't get me wrong I still enjoyed kettle chips, baked goodies, and drinking soda every now and then) but all in all I was pretty healthy. Fast forward to this year living with my parents (No..we still haven't found a home. Ugh.) and things have been a mess. I'm not sure why. I'd like to blame the colder weather and my body being tricked into thinking it needs to store food for the winter.. Haha but now that it's spring - I'm still doing the same thing! <strike>No more hibernation excuses.</strike><br />
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I teach Kindergarten and I was finding myself exhausted by 1:00. So exhausted that I'd run immediately to get a Diet Dr. Pepper after the kids went to their specials area at 2:00. Then I'd feel good for a little bit but be kind of irritable. I'd get home from school and eat a ridiculous amount of junk because I was so hungry.. and then eat a not so healthy dinner.. go to bed.. not sleep well.. and wake up and do the whole thing over.<br />
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With the whole30 you eliminate dairy, most grains, legumes and processed sugar from your diet. I might be saying it wrong so if I am I apologize! You focus on what you can eat - and focus on REAL and NATURAL foods. No. More. Oreos. At least for 30 days. Then it's up to you with how you move forward. According to the authors - I'll never think about food the same way again. Does that mean I won't have an Oreo(or 5) every now and then after this Whole30 thing is over? Maybe.. but Maybe not. It does mean I'll at least be educated on what that Oreo does(and doesn't) do for my body.<br />
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<i>*Update* The first three days were pretty easy for me.. and looking back at this - I was forming some pretty bad habits so I'm happy that I'm sticking with it {Day 14 now}. I'm not positive that I'll choose to do this for 30 days - but so far it has been eye opening and in the future I really do think I'll be more intentional with what I put in my body. </i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-53881573931744539492014-03-26T16:45:00.000-07:002014-04-25T16:45:24.107-07:0022&23 Months and Life.I was just looking back at my 21 Month Post thinking about how much has changed with Emersyn in just a few months! She is getting so big. Each day I am completely blown away by her new vocabulary. Dan and I will look at each other and say, "Did she really say that? I think she did.. but how does she know that?"<br />
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Ohio has still been freezing up until.. well.. today. Today was beautiful! 60 degrees.. sunny.. breezy... amazing. I have missed the spring. It makes missing South Carolina a little bit easier when Em and I can actually get out and play after school.<br />
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This year has really been a blur. I am not really sure what to think of it yet or how I will look back on it when time has passed. I'm not even sure what I'll think of these sappy blog posts.. haha but I do know one thing - <b>it's okay that this year has been tough.. and it's also okay that I'm happy it's almost over.</b><br />
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Our first year at the new school is wrapping up, our time living with my parents is ending soon, and this summer is going to be full of settling in to our new little town, traveling with family, and visiting amazing friends. I think through this spring and summer it will start to feel more like home. I know it sounds crazy.. it's been 9 months - but at times it still feels like I'm just visiting Ohio on a long trip. I'm ready for that feeling to be over.<br />
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I've missed the positive people and <u>genuine</u> friendships that come with being in a place for a while. 5 years in S.C. was the perfect amount of time to really build some wonderful friendships. It's hard to start over again and it's also hard to admit I <b>have to</b> start over again considering we are living so close to my hometown.<br />
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I knew this day would come when I would have to "come back home" and realize that home isn't what I left behind. My parents are still here.. I still LOVE life in the country, but my hometown is not really my little town anymore and the connections I have with people are much different than 10 years ago (but that's understandable, right?)<br />
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I'm stronger than I was.. and the relationship I have with my husband, God, and a few sweet friends - has only gotten stronger. They've listened to me cry, assured me it would be okay, and gave advice. I'm thankful for this year.. and I'm excited about what's to come.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-86170166967717117182014-01-31T15:05:00.004-08:002014-01-31T15:05:56.689-08:0021 MonthsOh My! Sweet Em is 21 months and I can't believe how big she is getting. We have been spending a lot of time drawing, playing in Em's toy kitchen, and with her princess castle. It's been too cold to go outside - especially with the negative temperatures but hopefully when it warms up we can head outside to play in the snow! :)<br />
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Her newest obsession is Sesame Street. She hasn't really ever seen the show, but we have showed her little songs on YouTube. Elmo's Ducks and Ernie's Bath are just some of her all-time favorites. Sesame Street Live is coming to our town in April and it just happens to be on April 23rd.. which is Em's 2nd Birthday! Obviously, I was over excited and we purchased tickets RIGHT away. I hope she isn't terrified of the large characters. Haha.<br />
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If you follow on instagram {prettylittleelm} then you have already seen this picture! We had so much fun taking these pictures. It's definitely a group effort - but I love that we'll have the pictures one day.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-47188433639000333832014-01-04T15:26:00.001-08:002014-01-04T15:26:47.452-08:0020 MonthsTime is flying with the little lady. Every now and then.. hubby and I take a peak back on the last two years and seriously can't believe how little (and chunky) she was! She's growing up so fast, but she keeps getting better every day! Sometimes I can't even believe she was just a little baby bump. Happy 20 Months sweet girl. You make us happy when skies are gray. Xo.<br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;">She has started with "meltdowns" and we are learning and choosing as parents how to deal with it. So far.. we either just let it be until she calms down {ignore} or one of us takes her to a quiet room and talks to her about what she's doing and the choices she has. Parenting is so tough! I'm not sure if anything is working - but she seems to calm down when we take her away from the situation - and she seems to understand everything we are saying... time will tell!</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-33837533842849818792014-01-03T12:27:00.000-08:002014-01-03T12:49:07.329-08:002014 - PerspectiveI once read that your 28th year was supposed to be your best {you know in one of those crazy ranking articles you find that your friend posted from Facebook}. Anyway - that kind of hit me hard...The year really was wonderful... at least until I turned 28 <strike>and we moved back to Ohio.</strike><br />
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It was a seamless move..<u>Seriously seamless</u>. We both got jobs quick, sold our house even faster, and had amazing parents that opened up their home as we searched for a home of our own. {that we still haven't found yet. Eek.}<br />
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It all worked out <i>exactly</i> as we had planned when hubby and I first discussed moving down the coast as {lovebirds} in college.<br />
- live in a little apartment on the coast as newlyweds...<i>check</i><br />
- teach and enjoy what the perfect city of Charleston/Summerville has to offer...<i>check</i><br />
- move back to Ohio to be near family when we are ready to settle down and raise a family...<i>check</i><br />
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But it's been hard to come home. Really hard. I knew it was going to be an adjustment.. getting used to all things new.. but I didn't know that I would question our decision almost daily the first few months that we moved back. Every day I asked myself why I didn't love our lives in Ohio as much as I loved them in S.C. Why I liked <u>who I was</u> <b>better</b> when I was in S.C. and why being so close to family didn't fix all of my doubts. I haven't quite worked through all of my feelings yet.. but the bottom line is..{and I'm sorry that it took me 4 paragraphs to get to..}<br />
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<i>I'm ready for a new perspective. I'm ready to embrace this new life in front of us.</i> Perspective is my word and resolution for the year...or at least having a positive one. Embracing change and embracing that even if I "think" life is tough - it's really all about <i>perspective.</i>. and I've had the wrong one..oh for about 6 months now.<br />
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I've spent all of this time looking back at what we had in Summerville and because of that.. I haven't had the chance to move forward and <i>embrace </i>all that we have here.<br />
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I'm so thankful for the person I became through my experiences and relationships in S.C. I'm thankful for the sweet friends that made me a <u>better person</u> and my husband who has been my rock through it all. But I'm ready to start living in the present again. I'm ready to change my <i>perspective and</i> <i>embrace change</i>. <i>Embrace </i>the snow, the country roads, cornfields, and a lake house instead of a beach house.<br />
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Sweet Em has had a positive perspective since we drove down our country lane in the U-Haul. She has already turned from a little Carolina Baby into a Country Toddler who loves dancing in the rain, eating sweetcorn, playing in the dirt, and riding ponies {or at least talking about them} every chance she gets.<br />
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<i>2014 is going to be an amazing year... and from now on... so is my 28th. :)</i></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-713821681676003192013-12-27T09:31:00.002-08:002013-12-27T09:33:49.178-08:00Christmas 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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Every time she opened a present she said, "Oh my! Oh my!" which is her new favorite phrase thanks to the book, "There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly". I can't get enough of her saying it...so hopefully that phrase sticks around for a while. :)<br />
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The big part that she didn't understand was opening more than one present. After she opened one, she wanted to play with it instead of opening more.<br />
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It was nice to not have to travel this holiday. Every other holiday for the past 5 years we have made the big trip from S.C. to Ohio and everything was always amazing {and really rushed}. This year - it almost didn't feel like Christmas because we weren't making plans to travel - weren't stressed out and packing.. and I didn't have to spend hours in my classroom getting everything ready for the new year.<br />
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We had a lot of family come in from out of town and this morning they all left. The house is definitely quiet and I'm a little sad that it's all over. We are still living with my parents because we just can't find a house we both love! It's been a blessing.. because we have somewhere to stay mortgage free.. but at the same time - it's been a hard adjustment. Sweet Em loves it though.<br />
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I still feel like we are living in limbo.. not really settling in here, but not really knowing where we are going to end up. I wish that I could just get past it and enjoy the time I have at my parent's house - but it's hard to keep perspective at times. I miss the little life we used to have.. I miss living in more than two bedrooms, I miss Saturday mornings together as a little family at the beach and Charleston... and I still miss Summerville and the people there <u>a lot</u>.<br />
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Even though life has been a little {off} for me lately.. I still know how blessed I am. An amazing hubby.. and perfect daughter. A family that supports me and a new school and community close to home where everyone has been so sweet. Not to mention a group of kindergarten students that make me smile every day {even if they are a little crazy}.<br />
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It's easy to lose perspective - and miss everything we used to have.. but it's also pretty easy to get it back.. especially when you have memories like this.<br />
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Hope you all had an amazing holiday with family & friends! Xo.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-36894376274707581802013-10-16T08:14:00.003-07:002013-10-16T08:14:27.534-07:00Eek! Life is Crazy.Hey Everyone!<br />
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I'm on my lunch break at school and I just wanted to write a quick post to tell y'all that I miss you! I miss blogging.. and I miss the memories I was documenting while I was doing a better job. Life has been crazy. We have moved back to Ohio and let me tell you.. I underestimated how hard it is to MOVE! Not even physically.. that was annoying.. but emotionally.<br />
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Let's just say I've been an emotional wreck. Well.. not a wreck.. all of the time at least. But It's definitely more like a roller coaster. My poor husband. :) Haha. <br />
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Anyway - I'm doing a guest post over on <a href="http://www.strawberryswingandthings.com/2013/10/girl-moms-on-wednesdays-we-wear-pink-in.html#comment-form">Strawberry Swings and Other Things</a>. Erinn is amazing! If you don't already follower her blog, you definitely should!<br />
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We've been busy going to pumpkin patches and enjoying all things fall. I will say - that is something I missed with living in Summerville. You REALLY get the seasons in Ohio.. which makes me terrified for winter. <br />
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A few teachers said that SNOW is in the forecast for next week. {Say What?!} I seriously can't handle that. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-12405878660251399592013-08-10T14:12:00.001-07:002013-08-10T14:12:18.243-07:00Greener GrassHey Blog Friends!<br />
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I know.. I know. It's a new theme that I start out every blog post with {Wow..it's been way too long!}.I was doing so well with posting all of the time and with the craziness of this summer blogging has definitely taken a back seat.<br />
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Thank you all for your sweet comments about our big move. It still feels like we are on a long vacation.. and not actually gone. I've been missing my sweet friends in South Carolina and our little life that we built there... a lot lately. Friends are still checking up on me all of the time and it means the world. We relied on so many people in S.C to be our family.. and now that they aren't close to us, I feel like something is missing. I don't know if anyone reading this has ever moved close to their hometown after being gone for a while.. but it's a big adjustment! Even though it's a place I've known my whole life and my family is here.. it just doesn't feel quite like home yet.<br />
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With that said.. I'm not being very fair! We've only been here for a few weeks and haven't even started our new jobs yet. :) I'm sure it will start to feel like home once we are an active part of the community.<br />
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Em is having a blast. Between weekends at the lake and unlimited space to run - she's set. She knows my parents by name now and just loves them. She screams and runs when they get home and looks for them when she wakes up in the morning.. <strike>especially when Mimi has graham crackers.</strike> :) The move is all worth it when we put things into perspective.<br />
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Another perk is the backyard. Wow. We moved from a tiny backyard in a neighborhood to acres and acres in the country. :) We play A LOT outside.. and Em has adjusted to her little farm girl life pretty quickly {especially when it comes to playing in the dirt and rocks.}<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-4198979516925249132013-07-02T06:43:00.002-07:002013-07-02T06:43:22.314-07:00Crazy Little LifeWow. It's been way too long!<br />
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Big things have been happening with our little family. We are moving back to Ohio! I know.. I know.. the first question we get is {Why in the <u>world</u> would we leave the beach?}<br />
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We have absolutely LOVED our time on the coast in Charleston. We are so thankful for the friends we have met here.. and the memories we've made. We have so many BIG things that have happened here.. Dan proposed, We married, Bought our first house, got a kitten, and then our little daughter was born.<br />
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Not to mention.. the friends that I've made.. they are irreplaceable. I can't say enough about them or how much they've been there for me. I think moving to S.C. has helped me realize what true friendships are. People that bring you up and not down.. people that truly listen and are there for you when you need them. I'm going to miss them a lot! :(<br />
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Anyway - When we first moved to S.C. - We thought we'd stay a few years.. and a few years turned into five. Five amazing years.<br />
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Our families are in Ohio. Both of us had the chance to be close to our grandparents growing up.. we are starting to feel like we're cheating Em and our parents out of that chance. It's the right thing.. and it's a hard thing. I loved growing up in Ohio.. I'm scared to move back in a lot of ways, but at the same time, we both have an AWESOME group of family and friends ready to welcome us with open arms.<br />
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I'd say we are pretty lucky.<br />
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Anyway - I'm sorry it's been so long.. and I'm sorry this post is so long!<br />
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Here is what I've learned so far from moving (which we aren't even close to being done yet):<br />
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Moving is not easy.<br />
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- Moving with a one year old is nearly impossible. {I put things in a box.. she takes them out. Over. and Over. Again.}<br />
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- Moving with a one year old, while filling <a href="http://www.prettylittleelm.etsy.com/">Pretty Little Elm</a> orders, while still wanting to go to the pool <strike>every day</strike> every now and then... well... that is a problem. Ha! :)<br />
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Speaking of my little Etsy Shop - We are on <a href="http://brickyardbuffalo.com/sparkle-baby-bow-headband.html#.UdLWV-ChDzI">BRICKYARD BUFFALO</a> this week! It's kind of like a dream come true. Our Sparkle Bows are 40% off! :)<br />
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xoxo. Promise to post MUCH more pics of Em next time.. but until then - I post on Instagram all of the time! :) {prettylittleelm}<br />
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BrittAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-36112972056674714302013-06-02T06:37:00.006-07:002013-06-02T06:41:25.908-07:00Summer Break!Hey Everyone!<br />
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Wow.. the past two weeks have been a whirlwind with wrapping up this school year and saying goodbye to my little students and classroom. The good news is that I'm getting more and more excited about part time next year. I know having my own classroom will definitely be in my future - but for now it's exciting to know that I can spend more time with Em.. and also help little ones learn how to read.<br />
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Anyway - All of that has really been on my mind lately. It's a big change!<br />
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We kicked off summer yesterday with a little pool action.. and by pool I mean miniature blow up pool. Ha. We were on our way to our neighborhood pool and found out it was closed - we were a little bummed, but happened to find a mini-pool in our garage.. How? I have no clue.<br />
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It was actually a great "baby step" into the huge pool we're going to venture to today. Em STILL keeps trying to drink the water like a puppy - but at least this water wasn't chlorinated.. so no need for the Paci Block.<br />
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If you don't know what I'm talking about you should follow me on IG @ prettylittleelm.<br />
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In other news.. My little <a href="http://prettylittleelm.etsy.com/">Etsy Shop</a> had such a big week and I am just <u>so thankful</u> for all of my customers and everyone else that has helped spread the word. It means a lot. So.. THANK YOU! :)<br />
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Can't wait to get back into blogging on a more regular basis. I still need to do a 13 Month Breakdown for Sweet Em. She is changing so much!<br />
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And I need to catch up with all of your blogs.. I've missed you all! xo.<br />
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BrittanyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-81279776933442543652013-05-25T08:26:00.001-07:002013-05-25T08:26:14.300-07:00Playing Catch UpWow. Life has been so busy lately! Everything is getting wrapped up in first grade as we go into our last week of school. We had our end of the year party on Friday - and it was hard to talk about being done with these little ones! I definitely cried and had to stop talking for a bit. Ha! :) I think a few of my first graders were worried about me.. they came up to me after and said they would come visit every day next year and it would be okay. Lol. :)<br />
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I've missed Em every day this year, but my first graders that I have taught have really brightened my day as well.<br />
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Our Little Lady is 13 months old! I'm going to post on that sometime this weekend - but it's just crazy. Time is going even faster now that her first birthday is over.<br />
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A lot of changes are going to be happening in our lives over the summer. I'll be transitioning out of the classroom into a part time job to have more time with Em. Instead of being a first grade teacher, I'm going to be a literacy specialist in the same school for 4 hours a day. It's definitely bittersweet, but I am excited about it. Hubby will be moving into an Assistant Principal Job at the High School. Ahh. Life is crazy and it goes by so quick!<br />
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Hope you all have an amazing Memorial Day Weekend! It's GORGEOUS here in S.C. so we're going to be spending a lot of time outside. :)<br />
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Hubby and I actually went OUT last night! With out having family in town, this rarely happens. We had so much fun with friends {I'm also a pretttyyy cheap date.. especially after having Em!}<br />
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I'm so excited that we have 200 LIKES on Facebook! That was one of my first "goals" with this little Etsy shop and I'm excited we've gotten there. I've been having so much fun with this shop - and I've also loved seeing all of the little babes in my headbands. :) Sweet Em still doesn't have much hair, so I'm excited that she'll still be able to rock them for a while.<br />
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I'm offering FREE SHIPPING until Wednesday, and wanted to let my blog friends know.. and if you haven't liked PrettyLittleElm on Facebook yet.. you should! xoxo I am really thankful for you all!<br />
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Wow this week has been crazy.<br />
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I took a personal day from teaching on Wednesday to catch up on my life.<br />
Side Note: How people are mamas, work all day, AND keep a house clean is beyond me. True Story.<br />
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SO.. that's why I needed a catch up day. I took Em over to the sitters for a half day because it's nearly impossible to clean with her destroying everything in her path..<br />
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Anyway. :) I went to pick her up around 12:30 because my sitter and her little ones had a dentist appointment. They weren't at the house - so I ran over to the school to catch them.<br />
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I found them in the parking lot, but they were getting ready to leave.. so I parked the Prius in a FLASH, kept it running, ran out like super mom in my running shorts, no make-up and hair that looked like it hadn't been brushed yet that day <strike>because it hadn't</strike> (so classy, I know) and caught them before they left.<br />
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We chatted for a minute and then Em and I headed back to the car....... that wasn't there.<br />
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I seriously thought I had lost my mind. This was so much worse than when I lose my car in the target parking lot.<br />
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Finally, this man shouted from across the parking lot and asked me if the car by the curb was mine. #Shesaidwhat? Yes I did just hash tag... in blogger which doesn't recognize them. #sorrynotsorry<br />
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Anyway - I'm sure you've figured this out.. but my car literally rolled backwards through millions of parked cars and managed to NOT hit anything. It just rolled up on the curb right next to a tree, and then back down while a frantic man in a truck tried to figure out how to save my life and put the Prius in park...<br />
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And because Prius's are crazy - he couldn't figure it out. Because it's a button. Understandable.<br />
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I swear I pushed the park button.<br />
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Either way - Em and I had SO many errands to run - but I had just used up all the luck that I had left for the year...so we went home and played hide and seek instead.<br />
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Well there you have it. My crazy story.<br />
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Okay - also crazy - I'm ombre dying my own fabric for bows in my Etsy Shop! It's been fun so far. :) Can't wait to show you all the finished product!<br />
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What a wonderful weekend it's been. I can't tell you how many times I've caught myself this weekend just being in complete awe of my crazy little daughter. She is learning so much! She doesn't prefer the speed crawl anymore and is walking all over the place! Sometimes.. she doesn't even want to hold my hand when we're walking! Tear. Not really - I'm so proud of her! She is so proud of herself too which absolutely cracks us up. :)<br />
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Her new favorite trick is putting everything through the kitty door that leads into the garage. Earlier today we found the remote, my sunglasses, and her favorite stuffed animal. Things are getting crazy around here. :)<br />
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We went to the beach on Saturday and met friends - and let me tell you - I thought it was going to be a di.sa.ster. I was preparing myself for a 10 minute trip. I was so wrong! It went great. Em only attempted to eat sand.. 3 times. :) But seriously - she really wasn't all that interested after she tried it once. She didn't mind getting sand all over her.. and she had a lot of fun destroying little sand castles we made for her.<br />
She wasn't a huge fan of the water hitting her little toes.. but let's be honest.. the water was a little chilly and Mama wasn't either! :)<br />
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This morning Hubby and Em let me sleep in.. and it was ahhh mazing. A perfect start to Mother's Day. Then we went out to breakfast {my favorite.} and went to Magnolia Plantation in S.C. It's one of our favorite places to go when we have the chance on the weekends. <strike>partly because teachers get in free.</strike><br />
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Em absolutely loved looking at all of the animals in the petting zoo and called every single one of them that had 4 legs... a Dog. :)<br />
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Since we've been home - we've just been enjoying each other which sometimes we forget to do on the weekends with all of the things we are trying to cross off our to-do lists.<br />
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We've made a pact to do it more often. Messy houses? Dishes in the sink? All might stress me out tomorrow morning when we're running around like crazy getting ready for school - but for today - it's just fine. :) xo.<br />
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<li>We love playing hide and go seek. She mainly does the seeking and it cracks me up because she's so proud of herself when she finds me. She loves getting chased by her Daddy. When I say "I'm going to get you!" she chases me instead. It's amazing. heart melting. perfect. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-37931076080266562382013-05-05T18:24:00.002-07:002013-05-05T18:24:58.861-07:00First Birthday Treat TableI had so much fun baking sweet treats for Em's treat table @ her first birthday party. Below is a {Treat Table Breakdown} and links to the blogs that gave me the recipes! <div>
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1. Neon Cupcakes - Food Coloring from H.L. and <a href="http://www.knaada.com/2012/08/diy-cupcake-toppers/">{DIY cake toppers}</a> made from washi tape and striped paper straws. </div>
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2. <a href="http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/03/bunny-bait-recipe.html">{Bunny Bait}</a> - So easy to make...and seriously I couldn't stop eating it! </div>
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3. Smash Cake! No link here.. just used neon food coloring to make the different layers.. and an extreme <strike>out of control</strike> amount of icing.</div>
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4. <a href="http://www.photographybyui.com/blog/pretty-marshmallows-christmas-gifting-diy/">{Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows}</a> - SO easy and probably the biggest hit at the party!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-57565073516034704322013-05-02T17:17:00.003-07:002013-05-02T17:17:48.282-07:00Pretty New Headbands on PrettyLittleElmHey Friends!<br />
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Wow. We've been spending all week trying to catch up from the weekend and Em's first birthday bash! And when I say we.. I really just mean {I}. Please don't judge but we still have half of Em's decorations hanging up.. I can't help it. POMS make me smile. :)<br />
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Now that Em's party is over.. I've had some time to add some brand new headbands to the shop! I would LOVE to hear what you think! xo.<br />
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Based on my current color choices.. I Clearly have one thing on my mind and that is S.U.M.M.E.R.<br />
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Check back in for my {breakdown} of Em's First Birthday Treat Table! I can't wait to share all of the D.I.Y sweet treats.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-82534532678332608342013-04-28T10:29:00.000-07:002013-04-28T16:53:21.062-07:00Neon DIY First Birthday Celebration Wow. Throwing a birthday party is no joke. I thought I was doing things well in advance {Had some decorations hung a week ago..ha!} but on Saturday morning I was scrambling around like a crazy lady until the party started at 3. I've learned a few things through out this process - NEVER say, {Oh..I'll just wait until the morning of the party to do this} - because "this" turns into about thirty things.<br />
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Really though - The party turned out perfect..and Em had so much fun with her friends. I had so much fun planning/making all of the DIY decorations and sweets. Hubby had fun playing corn hole with the other Dads. Again - it was perfect. :)<br />
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Another thing I realized this weekend: Our S.C. friendships mean the world to us! We both have ZERO family within 10 hours of us. Em's Nana was able to make it to the party, which was so special {and helpful!}<br />
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Even with just 1 family member here..The day FELT like we were <u>surrounded</u> by family. People that have supported us since we moved here. They have been with us through belly bump, to sleepless nights, first laugh, first crawl, to now celebrating our little lady turning one. We are so lucky to have the support we have while being so far away from family. Ahh. We are blessed.<br />
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Okay - that was a little sappy. Now for the pictures.. Happy Sunday!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107124794711653390noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657222231940828689.post-88688027641338731042013-04-23T18:27:00.000-07:002013-04-23T18:27:39.321-07:00Smash Cake SuccessI had way too much fun baking this smash cake. It turns out that making bright neon colored cakes is pretty simple! I bought a little cake pan - some amazing gel food coloring - and a box of vanilla cake mix... and Voila. A cute Pinteresty Cake.<br />
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Just so you know.. I did make homemade icing. {I know.. so classy. <strike>I would have used store bought, but we didn't have any.</strike>}<br />
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Anyway - today was perfect! I didn't stay home with her even though I wanted to. I taught my firsties and then rushed to get her after school.<br />
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After school we did all of Em's favorite things..<br />
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- Shared a String Cheese and some Cheerios<br />
- Petted Ozzy our Kitty<br />
- Played at least 10 rounds of hide and go seek in her bedroom. {Also known as.. Mama hides behind the same door every time and Em finds her} :)<br />
- Played out on our porch, picked a few flowers, put our hand in the dirt<br />
- Called Grandma and listened to her sing Happy Birthday<br />
- Climbed the stairs together... three times. :)<br />
- And last but not least.. enjoyed some cake while Hubby, a few of the neighbors, and myself clapped and shouted for her.<br />
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We ended the night reading the story that ALWAYS makes me tear up <u>The Night You Were Born</u><br />
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It was the first book we ever read to her.. the day we brought her home from the hospital. I cried then.. and I cried today.<br />
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She was a tiny little newborn last year at this time. So tiny that her newborn clothes didn't even fit her. So tiny that we were afraid that we would break her. How in the world is our beautiful little lady one? Ahh. I guess time flies when you <strike>can't sleep in on the weekends</strike> are having fun. Ha! :)<br />
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We are so blessed. The past year has been the best year of our lives. I can't tell you how many times I look at Em and count my blessings over and over. I never knew what life would be like as a Mama.. but it's been more than I could ever hope for! <br />
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Em's one year appointment is tomorrow afternoon - I can't wait to post the STATS of our little lady. :)<br />
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