tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59866417048653776072024-02-19T12:02:56.153-05:00SchnelleSchnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-18824360202573565702014-01-27T17:24:00.000-05:002014-01-27T17:24:22.380-05:00Monthly Milestones: 11 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Where did this year go? Seriously. I cannot believe that it was one year ago today that I was impatiently awaiting the arrival of this little love bug. </div>
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Tomorrow is Aubrey's 1st Birthday and I am so overcome by emotions right now as I type this. I love watching her grow and learn new things and develop the adorable little personality that has but at the same time I just want to freeze time and cry when I realize that my "baby" is going to be a toddler tomorrow. I know that there are so many new, fun, and exciting things ahead but this past year has been so amazing and I'm just not ready to let go just yet. </div>
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It's bittersweet.</div>
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We're having a little birthday celebration tomorrow with some cake and then her big birthday party is this Saturday. It was actually supposed to be this past Saturday but Aubrey has been sick and is just starting to feel better today, I just started antibiotics for a sinus infection, my husband was sick the week before with bronchitis, and we ended up getting a snow storm so we had to cancel. I have a feeling that this little girl is going to have many more snowy birthdays in her future too.</div>
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<i><b>Weight & Length:</b> </i>about 21 lbs., approximately 30 inches </div>
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<i><b>Clothing Size:</b></i> 12-18 months and some 9 month onsies, strangely enough</div>
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<i><b>Diaper Size:</b></i> Size 3</div>
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<i><b>Sleep:</b></i> You were SSTN until your started cutting some more teeth, then right after that you got sick- for your first time. You were up all throughout the night for about 3-4 nights because you were running a fever one night and the other nights you were so congested with a runny/stuffy nose and a little cough that kept you awake. Now that you're on the mend you're back to sleeping right through the night. You've been waking up around 5:30am though so I feed you and you go back to sleep until 7 or 8. </div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Feeding: </b>She is now eating everything that we eat (mashed or cut into tint pieces). Still loving her puffs. Bananas and sweet potatoes are her favorite. 3 weeks into her 11th month we mixed some cow's milk into her sippy and she didn't even notice, then we tried giving her a bottle with just cow's milk and she spit it all out so we're mixing her bottles with half and half for now and gradually transitioning to all cow's milk. Speaking of sippys, Aubrey is fully converted- no more bottles! She didn't even put up a fight about it and I don't think she misses them at all so I guess the timing was right and she was ready, I probably got lucky too;)</div>
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<i><b>Hair Color:</b> </i>Medium brown with a golden hue. Little curls in the back!</div>
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<b><i>Eye Color:</i> </b>hazel</div>
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<i><b>Milestones & Firsts:</b></i> She is waving bye bye all the time now. She thinks it's so funny when she holds her hands over her eyes to play peek a boo and she loves going in her tent to hide- she'll wait for you to come looking for her and crack up laughing when you find her. 2 more teeth on the top. She claps her hands all the time which is so adorable. She even knows when to clap at the end of a song or story. She can stand all by herself for a few moments now I think it's just a matter of her getting the confidence to take the steps by herself. She is walking really well and going a long distance with her push walker so I know that it's going to happen any day now...</div>
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I cannot believe that I am in the midst of planning Aubrey's 1st Birthday Party. I still feel like we came home from the hospital with her a few months ago. I'm so excited but at the same time I'm so sad that my baby is growing up so fast. Everyone told me at my baby shower- "Enjoy it, it goes so fast!" I wrote it off as one of those things that people just say to say it; as a small-talk kind of filler. Wow! They were not kidding- that statement is SO true and I don't think you can totally grasp the concept until you are a mother/father yourself. </div>
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The invites are out so I guess it's official- her party planning is in full swing...</div>
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I made these invites myself using picmonkey.com and I'm so happy with the way they came out. If you haven't checked out that site, you really should. I could play around on there all day. everyday.</div>
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We decided to go with the Winter ONEderland theme since she's a winter baby and there are so many adorable options and decorations. I turned to Pinterest for some inspiration so I thought I'd share some inspiration photos with you since that's all I have at the moment.</div>
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I'll be posting lots and lots of party pictures after her party, of course.</div>
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-5465904489744750362014-01-09T20:25:00.001-05:002014-01-09T20:25:11.603-05:00Monthly Milestones: 9 & 10 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I can't believe how far I fell behind with not just blogging but with my Monthly Milestones posts as well. Here I am planning her first birthday party and I haven't even posted the 9 and 10 month updates. I'm becoming more and more emotional about the fact that she is going to be transitioning from a baby to a toddler soon. Life with a baby really is crazy- you go from wishing they would just sleep through the night to finally getting them to sleep but then wanting to go in and just admire them while they're sleeping and then contemplating taking them out the crib to snuggle. Crazy roller coaster ride this is. Crazy.</div>
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The monthly stickers are now a thing of the past. All she wants to do is rip them off now. Monthly photos shoots are getting harder and harder now that she is so mobile and wiggly. This girl is in constant motion. You can see what I'm talking about with my attempts below:</div>
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<i><b>Weight & Length:</b> </i>about<i> 20</i> lbs., approximately 28 inches </div>
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<i><b>Clothing Size:</b></i> 9 months and 12 months</div>
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<i><b>Diaper Size:</b></i> Size 3</div>
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<i><b>Sleep:</b></i> The first half of the month was rough. You were taking naps 2x a day but they were only half hour naps thankfully this was all resolved by the end of the month because I couldn't get much done and we were both unhappy with this routine. You woke up a lot a night too this month but it could have to do with the fact that you cut not one but 2 teeth this month- your 2 front teeth!</div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Feeding: </b>7 ounce bottles of breast milk every 4 hours, fruits, veggies, meat, oatmeal</div>
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<i><b>Hair Color:</b> </i>Medium brown with a golden hue. Curls are coming in!</div>
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<b><i>Eye Color:</i> </b>dark blue/gray with flecks of brown- a perfect combo of mine and my husbands eyes.</div>
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<i><b>Milestones & Firsts:</b></i> This strong little girl climbed a full flight of stairs and made it her new favorite activity because all you wanted to do was climb up and start over again and again and again... You are climbing on everything you possibly can. You love peek-a-boo and you are so excitable now. Your little personality is whinging through and you crack up laughing now- it's definitely the cutest thing in the whole world. </div>
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<i><b>Weight & Length:</b> </i>about 20.5 lbs., approximately 28 1/2 inches </div>
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<i><b>Clothing Size:</b></i> 9 months and 12 months</div>
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<i><b>Diaper Size:</b></i> Size 3</div>
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<i><b>Sleep:</b></i> We moved into your new home this month and I was so worried about sleep issues. We got you on a great schedule a week and a half before we moved and you started sleeping soundly though the night. I was convinced that the move would end your perfect sleep schedule but I couldn't have been more wrong. You have never slept better. You are sleeping through the night (bed at 7/7:30pm and waking at 7:30/8am and napping like a champ- 2 naps/day totaling about 3 hours/day. </div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Feeding: </b>7 ounce bottles of breast milk every 4 hours, You had some cranberry sauce and turkey on Thanksgiving and you're starting to eat what we are eating now. You decided to boycott purees so I figured it was time to transition to little bits and pieces of what we're eating and you are very happy with the switch. You love everything- you're such a great eater and I just hope it stays that way. Oh and puffs- you love your puffs! </div>
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<i><b>Hair Color:</b> </i>Medium brown with a golden hue. Little curls in the back!</div>
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<b><i>Eye Color:</i> </b>dark blue/gray with flecks of brown- a perfect combo of mine and my husbands eyes.</div>
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<i><b>Milestones & Firsts:</b></i> You are walking with assistance now- pushing your lion walker around and walking along the furniture while holding on. You are saying "momma" all the time which totally melts my heart. You love pointing at things and then turning to us to tell you what it is that you are attracted to. You cut a 5th tooth (bottom, next to middle teeth). You're stability is improving and I'm starting to realize that you are going to be walking so soon. </div>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-15294951948270955742014-01-01T01:00:00.000-05:002014-01-04T00:17:35.277-05:00Hello 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have high expectations for you because 2013 was such an amazing year for us. Aubrey was born in January and we celebrated all of her first holidays this year. We began construction on our home and moved in last month. 2013 has by far been the biggest most life-changing (in a good way) year yet for us. </div>
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Instead of naming a bunch of resolutions that I probably won't stick with I'm just going to list a few hopes for the new year and *hope* that I can accomplish them:</div>
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- Start eating healthier again eat the sweets in moderation especially because Aubrey is now starting to eat what we eat and I want to make sure we are setting a good example.</div>
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- Try to stress less and keep my anxiety under control. I don't take any medication, I don't think I need to but I just need to gain a little more control over it and put mind over matter.</div>
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- Develop and better schedule and stick to it. Aubrey is all settled into a great routine but now that she is so mobile, I need some help so I can still work from home during the day. Staying up until midnight every night just isn't working so that is the schedule that I need to work on. </div>
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- Speaking of schedule, I need to create a cleaning schedule for this house because it's just not possible to clean the whole house in a day like I used to do in our apartment. </div>
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- Make more time for doing things that make me happy.</div>
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Just for fun, here is a look back at where I was at this time last year-</div>
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-75019132045872144432013-12-31T00:14:00.000-05:002013-12-31T13:25:19.714-05:00Holly Jolly First Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The holidays have been hectic around here but so enjoyable at the same time. That being said, I'm hoping that things will calm down a bit after the new year. I can't believe how fast time is flying- it's New Year's Eve already and in a few more weeks my little baby is turing one! Now that Christmas is over party planning is in full effect and while I'm beyond excited for her first birthday and party I am so sad to think that my baby is not such a baby anymore, she's becoming a toddler and I still feel like we just came home from the hospital last month. </div>
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I know I'm a little late to the party but here is a little holiday recap: </div>
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I couldn't decide on Christmas cards so we had two this year.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We went to see Santa on Christmas Eve and Aubrey was less than thrilled but it did make for a great first picture with Santa. We'll definitely be pulling this out and laughing about it 15 years from now.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We spent Christmas Eve with my husband's family as we do every year and Aubrey had lots of fun visiting with her cousins and opening some gifts. She also enjoyed dinner with us- she loves fettuccine alfredo!</span></td></tr>
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It was just the three of us on Christmas morning and it was so much fun. My parents and brothers joined us for brunch at our home and from there we got dressed and went to my aunt's house for Christmas dinner. It was such a busy day and we didn't take nearly as many photos as we wanted- we never got a good family photo either unfortunately. It was such a whirlwind of excitement and I'm glad that we were living in the moment and not posing for photos all day but a do wish we got at least one... hopefully next year!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A favorite Christmas tradition- Struffoli. My great grandma made these when I was little and I always remember her making me a little plate of them. My grandfather eventually took over the tradition and now my mom and I make them every year and every year I can't wait to indulge in a nice big plate of them. It's basically a fried dough ball covered in honey. Delish and so nostalgic. </span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-77004846709392537102013-12-16T23:54:00.002-05:002013-12-16T23:55:35.611-05:00Quick First Floor TourIt finally happened! Our house passed the final round of inspections on Friday, December 6th, we moved on the 7th and since then I've been in a cleaning, organizing, and unpacking frenzy. So that's why I've been MIA around here... We're so lucky that we were able to move last weekend because we got hit with a snowstorm this weekend and with the holidays right around the corner, it feels good to be settled in our new home.<br />
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There's still a ton of work to be done. The house is basically a clean slate right now but I have so many projects and ideas in mind that I'll be sure to share on here as we go along. We've only been moved in a week so everything is still a work in progress but I thought I'd share a few photos of the progress so far.<br />
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-69241112634376364772013-12-03T00:22:00.001-05:002013-12-03T00:22:30.812-05:00Life LatelyI really try to keep it upbeat around here but at the same time I like to keep it real too. So here it goes, a good ol' healthy dose of reality---<br />
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Yes, those are moving boxes that you see. We still haven't moved. We thought we'd be all moved in for Thanksgiving but now we are going to be lucky if we are moved in for Christmas. The house was all ready to go but then there was a huge leak that destroyed the floor of the master bath and the ceiling in the kitchen. We have everything basically packed up and ready to go so this set back is really a killer- especially when you throw a baby into the mix. For now, Aubrey is having fun playing with empty boxes and we're making good use of the full boxes- they make great baby barriers/gates!<br />
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I have to say, I'm getting pretty jealous seeing everyones Christmas tress and holiday decor on Instagram! I can't wait to get moved in and decorate and get a tree up already! I just hope this fix goes quickly and smoothly so we can get our certificate of occupancy and move in in time for the holidays. This is not how in envisioned Aubrey's first Christmas going. We always have a tree up the day after Thanksgiving so this year it's staying up until the end of January because of the late start.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">....and lots of teething!<br /><br />Speaking of teething- this little one now has two bottom teeth and one top tooth with the next top tooth about to break through any day now. She hit the 10 month sleep regression which finally just ended. It was rough. She woke every hour for about a week and a half. I started to think she may have an ear infection because she was irritable for most of the day (which is totally not like her), she wasn't napping well (taking two half hour naps a day), waking every hour at night, her appetite for solids wasn't there, and then I finally caught her poking at her right ear.<br /><br />I brought her to the doctor's and luckily she had a clean bill of health so that just leaves teething! Her second top front tooth is cutting through. She never acted this way with any of her other teeth so I really thought something was up but I guess every tooth is different.<br /><br />We started sleep training as per the doctor's recommendation. We tried letting her cry it out but always caved because we thought she was getting too worked up and let's face it- it's not easy on the baby or the parents! You never want to see your baby upset or crying especially when you know that you can end all the sadness by picking them up and cuddling them. As hard as it was, it was the best decision. We would increase the intervals every time we went in to check on her- 5 minutes the first time, then 10 minutes, then 15... Thankfully we didn't go past 20 minutes. It took two nights of crying for about 20 minutes and the rest is history. She's now sleeping through the night, taking solid naps (hour-hour & a half morning nap and hour and a half- two hour afternoon nap), she's back to her happy self, and so are we!<br /><br />As far as solids go, I don't know what is happening but for almost two weeks now she has no interest in her oatmeal that she always devoured or any of her purees. I recently started giving her baby yogurt too which she loves but now she's not interested in that either. The only thing she wants is puffs. I took this as a cue that she may be ready for finger foods so for the past two nights I fed her a little bit of what we were eating for dinner. Last night I cut up tiny pieces of ham and mashed up some potatoes. Tonight, we had chicken noodle soup so I cut up some carrots, chicken, and noodles. She also had cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving. She seems to like what we've given her so far but she's still a little unsure (like when she first started purees) but I think the purees are on their way out. <br /><br />Everything is so bittersweet when it comes to them growing, advancing, and learning.<br /><br />When did your little one start with finger foods? </span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-16321323085670281502013-11-28T11:19:00.002-05:002013-11-28T11:19:33.283-05:00Giving Thanks & Winner Winner Turkey Dinner!This has been one incredible year for us and there are so many things to be thankful for. Topping the list though would be our baby girl who greeted us in January. Followed by our new home that we broke ground on in August. It's been a long road that we wouldn't have been able to weather without the help of my parents who have also been down the home construction road. Things have been wild and crazy but I wouldn't have it any other way... well maybe but I guess I'm just getting used to the chaos now.<i><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm so thankful for our tight-knit, loving, supportive family, amazing friends, and for all of you. </span></i>As much as I enjoy blogging, I have to be honest it's the comments and the blog "friends" that I have made along the way that really keep me going. So thank you for your support, advice, comments, and readership.<br />
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I was so excited when Megan announced the opening of her etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowCrowns" target="_blank">Willow Crowns</a> so naturally I was thrilled when she contacted me in regards to a giveaway. Megan was kind enough to send my little Aubrey a few handmade, totally adorable headbands. They add just the right amount of sparkle to any outfit and they are so versatile. We're having a lot of fun wearing them. No, I didn't make a typo. <i>We</i> are now sharing headbands. Well kind of, I may or may not have worn the red bow headband around for a full day. </div>
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Megan is giving away a Christmas gift set to one very lucky little lady. The winner will receive a white, black, and red bow headband (as pictured below). The headband sizes are 16'', so they should fit a 6-12 month old little girl.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I finally wore my necklace! I ordered this in the beginning of the summer from Groopdealz. It was an impulse buy. I knew I loved it but I wasn't sure how I would like it on myself. I spent the whole summer putting it on and taking it off because I just didn't feel right wearing it. I looked in my jewelry drawer the other day thinking- well, that's it for this necklace, summer is over. Then I decided to try it on with this blue J.Crew top on Friday and-- Bam! I loved it!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Little Aubrey at the end of our TarJAY FriDAY trip- sick of watching me look at makeup. And yes, every Friday is TarJAY FriDAY for us; think of it as a momma/daughter date. She seriously loves it there, I don't know if its the bright red carts or what but as soon as we step in that store she is smiling, laughing, and acting silly.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: small;">BTW how adorable is Aubrey's headband? Megan, the designer at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowCrowns?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Willow Crowns</a> made this. Check out<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowCrowns?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"> her shop</a> which is filled with all things pretty and cute. </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of Target, if you haven't hit their dollar bins lately, you should. There are so many great finds in there right now including these labels, gold alphabet stickers, and silver glittered tape. I have no idea what I'm labeling but I'm sure I'll find something.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I picked up a holiday dress for Aubrey so I was looking at tights and I found these cuties (at Target, or course). Either pair will match her dress perfectly- I'm so excited for her to wear these!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I finally found the time to give myself an at home mani and I am loving Grey Area- <i>exactly</i> what I was looking for! It's holding up great too. I painted my nails on Friday night and there are no chips so far- after washing a whole lot of baby bottles and painting a room! <br><br>Yes, you heard that right- we painted Aubrey's room in our new house. We're hoping to paint a few more rooms before we move in while everything is covered in plastic and there's no furniture to worry about. It's starting to become real.</span><br>
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I totally forgot I had it so it was a nice surprise. I picked this book up when I was in college so it's by no means new. It was published in 2004 but the book is timeless. That's what I love about Kate Spade- her style, her collections- they're all relatively timeless classics but with a fun flair. </div>
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If you haven't heard of this book you should totally check it out. It offers style advice that is helpful no matter what the decade, century, or season. In this book, Kate talks about her style inspirations and how to find inspiration yourself. There are clothing care tips, organizational remedies, pairing suggestions and there's a nice big section on accessories too. If you know me at all you know I love my accessories and so does Kate.</div>
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Kate Spade is one designer that never disappoints. I can always find a handful of things that I adore from her collections and I've felt this way for years now. A lot of designers will adopt a new style or trend along the way but Kate always stays classy, classic, and feminine. Here are a few things that I'm loving right now:</div>
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-24561733448814190052013-11-13T02:00:00.000-05:002013-11-13T02:00:03.427-05:00Monthly Milestones: 8 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm about 2 weeks late with this post- Aubrey is now 9 1/2 months old! </div>
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Here is the recap of her 8th month:</div>
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<i><b>Weight & Length:</b> </i>about<i> </i>19 lbs., approximately 28 inches </div>
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<i><b>Clothing Size:</b></i> 9 months and 12 months</div>
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<i><b>Diaper Size:</b></i> Size 3</div>
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<i><b>Sleep:</b></i> Two words. Separation Anxiety. We went through a week and half of her waking several times throughout the night. She wasn't hungry she just wanted to make sure that we didn't leave her and she wanted to be cuddled. She hasn't been getting a lot of solid sleep at night since the 4 month growth spurt so we decided that it may just be time to start sleep training. The pediatrician wants us to drop her night feeding by the time she hits 9 months so we're working on that. She wakes at 3 or 4am every night and it's so hard to not give in because I know if I feed her she'll go right back to sleep. </div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Feeding: </b>6 1/2 or 7 ounce bottles of breast milk every 4 hours, fruits, veggies, meat, oatmeal, and rice cereal</div>
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<i><b>Hair Color:</b> </i>Medium brown with a golden hue. Her hair s starting to get curls and waves!</div>
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<b><i>Eye Color:</i> </b>dark blue/gray with flecks of brown- a perfect combo of mine and my husbands eyes.</div>
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<i><b>Milestones & Firsts:</b></i> She started crawling and she is so fast! She's climbing on everything and exploring whatever she can get in to. She uses her index finger to point to things like her favorite things in a book we are reading, each individual polka dot on her shirt, or whatever she is attracted to at the moment- it's so ridiculously cute! Every. Single. Time we read Goodnight Moon she points to the little mouse. She can pull herself up and stand in her crib and while holding onto furniture. She cut two bottom teeth. Babbling a ton. She is such a happy little girl and she seems to learning a new trick every day now. Once again, I'll say it... my favorite month so far! </div>
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-46157392230151770032013-11-11T02:00:00.000-05:002013-11-11T02:00:03.570-05:00Five Fab Favs<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4. Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale</b><br />I missed this beer last year when I was pregnant but I am making up for lost time this year. Here's a little tip: Pour it in a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Pure pumpkin perfection. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5. The Holidays</b><br />Babies R Us had a First Christmas event this weekend. They're holding them for the next 3 weekends too (depending on the birthdate of your little one). We went and had a great time. Upon arrival we were given a goody bag with a placemat, coupons, a picture frame magnet with Disney magnets (pictured above), a First Christmas onsie sticker (also pictured), a bottled water, and Gerber yogurt- oh and I almost forgot- a $10 gift card! There was a raffle for an adorable New Years outfit and we made a cute little craft (pictured above). It was a fun event and it was a great opportunity to meet other moms and babies that are in the same age bracket. If there's a Babies R Us in your area and your baby's first Christmas is coming up, go- it's worth it! You can find more infer about it <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4346704" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />Next up on the list- a visit to Santa!</span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-12467558433417926132013-11-08T21:41:00.001-05:002013-11-11T10:46:42.017-05:00MMR: Shopaholic Tag<b>Question of the month: </b>Lots of questions because it's the <a href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCsQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DILxX7PZAF9w&ei=ub95Ut-bKseuqgGn2ICIDQ&usg=AFQjCNEvhaqnEmngUyiOt6aJuXhDvxsj3g&sig2=FQoZcjlXc8_B-Ij4-0lXPA&bvm=bv.55980276,d.aWM">SHOPAHOLIC TAG</a>!!!<br />
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1. Would you consider yourself a shopaholic?<br />
Yes! I think I got started young with this too because my mom said that no matter what kind of a store we went into, I always found something to buy. However, that being said, I do have a budget that I'm pretty good about sticking to and I'm not a hoarder so I try to think things over before committing to purchasing no matter what the price tag.<br />
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2. How would you classify your style?<br />
I'm all about classic pieces. I love accessorizing with trendy, statement jewelry, layering with printed scarves, and wearing a really great pair of shoes- sometimes bold, sometimes neutral. I wear skinny jeans or leggings almost every day and you can usually find me wearing something that is either polka dotted or striped.<br />
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3. What store can you not leave without buying at least one thing?<br />
H&M and Old Navy- their prices are great and they've had so many pieces that are right up my alley lately.<br />
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4. Where do you find the best deals?<br />
Old Navy, H&M, & J. Crew Factory for clothing. TJ Maxx & Marshalls for home decor.<br />
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5. What designer are you willing to splurge for?<br />
Chanel. I need a quilted Chanel bag in my life.<br />
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6. Do you have a "go to" shopping outfit?<br />
Leggings, a tank top, and a cardigan or shorts and a tank top. Something simple, comfortable, and easy to try clothes on with.<br />
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7. What is your guilty pleasure? (Aside from make up)<br />
I'm more of a home decor and baby clothes shopping addict these days but I also colkect wrapping paper. Weird, I know!<br />
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8. What is one staple clothing piece you cannot live without?<br />
Skinny Jeans.<br />
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9. What is a trend you hope never goes out of style?<br />
Peplum. I know it will but I just love it so much!<br />
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10. What trend did you love that passed way to quickly?<br />
I'm totally stumped on this one.<br />
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11. Who is your fashion icon?<br />
Lauren Conrad, her style is so classy and feminine. Followed by Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon who are both infamous for wearing classic pieces while looking perfectly put together.<br />
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<li><b>Alison*Elle </b>- Alison has <a href="http://www.alison-elle.com/2013/10/fall-staples.html">busted out all of her Fall staples</a> in honour of her favourite season... plaid, faux fur, ankle booties, and more! </li>
<li><b>Beautygirl24</b> - Noelle shared photos of <a href="http://beautygirl24.blogspot.ca/2013/10/paradise-found.html">her honeymoon in paradise</a>! </li>
<li><b>Ella Pretty</b> - Check out <a href="http://ellaprettyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/fall-clothing-haul-camo-jeans-sparkly.html">Ella's fall clothing haul</a>: Camo Jeans, Sparkly Sweaters & Wrap Dresses</li>
<li><b>Love, Lipstick & Pearls</b> -<b> </b>Kristen is slowly transitioning into fall with some <a href="http://lovelipstickandpearls.blogspot.com/2013/10/ootd-sparkly-and-studded.html" target="_blank">sparkly sweaters</a>. </li>
<li><b>Schnelle Couture</b> - Danielle <a href="http://schnellecouture.blogspot.ca/2013/10/changing-with-season.html">took the leap.</a></li>
<li><b>Sequins and Stilettos</b> - Skylette went for a fall stroll in her <a href="http://www.sequinsandstilettos.com/2013/10/anthropologie-marigola-pullover-ae.html">new Tory Burch Boots</a>!<img alt="" class="ajz" data-tooltip="Show details" id=":14d" role="button" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif" tabindex="0" /> </li>
<li><b>The Currently Obsessed - </b>MEHREEN <a href="http://www.thecurrentlyobsessed.com/2013/10/makeup-collection-part-2-lipsticks.html">shared her lipstick collection</a> with us this month !</li>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-21728273373066328302013-11-07T02:33:00.000-05:002013-11-07T02:33:04.795-05:00Change, Change, Rearrange<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's time for a little blog clean up. I'm going to be working on the layout and tweaking a few things on here over the next week so don't be alarmed if you see a new layout or header. I just thought it was time to freshen things up a bit over here.<br />
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-46031652516253644402013-11-03T21:16:00.001-05:002013-11-03T21:16:06.748-05:00Catching up and Wrapping UpHalloween is the kick off of the holiday season for me so now that Halloween is over, I'm in total holiday mode. I changed my ringtone to my favorite- Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" and from here on in it's all about Pandora's Christmas channel. I'm a big fan of holidays but I'm starting to realize just how awesome the holidays are about to become now that we have a little one.<br />
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We stayed in this year for Halloween and handed out candy. This was our last year of being able to hand out candy because the area that we're moving to is so rural so we won't have trick or treaters anymore. I'm kinda sad about this but at the same time it's okay because we'll be out trick or treating anyway on Halloween starting next year. Aubrey got all dressed up to answer the door and hand out candy. She really had a blast! She loved greeting the kids and checking out their costumes. She was all smiles all night.<br />
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We've been spending lots of time at Home Depot lately...</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We are wrapping up the construction of our home. Finally! It's been a really long road, too long. There have been a lot of bumps along the way and more surprises (read: money, money, and more money) than we would have liked. </span></div>
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Aubrey was a newborn when we began the construction process and I have to say, it wasn't the brightest of ideas to jump into such a huge project at that time. There's a lot of planning, work, communication, etc. that goes into the whole process and it has been pretty overwhelming. We are so relieved that this project is finally <i>almost </i><span style="font-size: small;">over and we will be home for the holidays! We're hoping to move the week of Thanksgiving and we are so excited to get in and get settled. </span></div>
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So that's where I've been... packing, planning, and trying to thrive despite the chaos. </div>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-33236637438996854252013-10-21T02:00:00.000-04:002013-10-21T02:00:02.883-04:00Dressed to Drool <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In the early days, Aubrey would go through at least 4 or 5 bibs a day. She had reflux and she spit up after every.single. feeding. She always had a bib on and sadly, that means all of her cute onsies were covered up. </div>
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I had such a hard time finding bibs that I liked. There are far too many bibs (and onsies) out there with those silly sayings on them (Daddy's Princess, Mommy Loves You, etc.) I don't know why but for some reason they kind of bother me. I'm not much of a screen print shirt fan as it is so maybe that has something to do with it. I thought about making my own bibs but I was so strapped for time as it was and I still need to get reacquainted with my sewing machine so that didn't happen... but maybe one day.</div>
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It wasn't until recently that I found some at Carter's that I liked and TJ Maxx. Then I stumbled upon the bibs in this etsy shop, the same shop that Aubrey and I ordered our <a href="http://schnellecouture.blogspot.com/2013/09/mommy-and-me-matching-headbands.html" target="_blank">matching headbands</a> from, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabySewStunning?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Baby Sew Stunning</a>. Katie, the shop owner was sweet enough to send along a couple of bibs as well. </div>
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Thankfully, Aubrey has gotten over the reflux issue so we aren't going through 5 bibs a day anymore. Just when I thought those days were over she started teething and then there is the drool... lots of it! These bibs are perfect for teething because the backing is terry cloth and it's super absorbent. They are also larger than most standard sized bibs which is great now that she is starting to feed herself solids. I wish I had larger bibs like this when she had reflux, we went through so many outfits every day and it could've been prevented. </div>
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The purple one reminds me of pearl bracelets and if you know anything about me, it's that I love pearls so this is my favorite. </div>
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Be sure to check out the other adorable designs that Katie offers in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabySewStunning" target="_blank">Baby Sew Stunning</a>. </div>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-59216943495393237492013-10-16T02:30:00.000-04:002013-10-16T02:30:04.644-04:00A day at the ParkThis past weekend we went to a beautiful nearby park for a fall mini portrait session. It was a quick 20 minute shoot but I think we got some really nice family photos- I'm so excited to see them! When the shoot was finished we decided to go for a walk around the park. This park is so huge we didn't even put a dent in it so we're hoping to go back next weekend to do some more exploring.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Aubrey's first time in a big girl swing! She LOVED it!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> She was hysterically laughing and <br />smiling the whole time.<br />Seriously, the best time ever.</span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-7336018208767420552013-10-15T02:00:00.000-04:002013-10-15T23:01:53.709-04:00MMR: Celebrity Doppelgänger <b>Question of the Month:</b> Who is your celebrity doppelgangers? Do people keep telling you that you remind them of someone?<br />
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I've never really had anyone tell me that I look like someone else, unless my mom counts and I've never been told that I resemble a celebrity. This all changed this past week when I decided to dramatically change my hair.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the photo that I brought to the salon to show what kind of bangs I wanted. My stylist said that I look a lot like her. I don't really see it. Do you? Then my father in law told me that I look like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=lea+michele&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=cmFbUr2XAsfJ4AOD5IDYCQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1306&bih=869&dpr=1" target="_blank">Lea Michele</a> with my new bangs. I'll take it- I think she's beautiful! Maybe it would help if I could remember that every time I get second thoughts about my new hairstyle. Maybe.</span></td></tr>
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<li><b>Alison*Elle </b>- Alison is sticking to a tried and true combo of <a href="http://www.alison-elle.com/2013/09/blush-black.html">blush & black</a> <a href="http://www.alison-elle.com/2013/07/embellished.html"></a></li>
<li><b>Ella Pretty</b> - Ella reviews her new <a href="http://ellaprettyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/quick-bag-review-rebecca-minkoff-mini.html">Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC bag</a> </li>
<li><b>Lindsay J Everyday</b> - Lindsay loved the golden light at <a href="http://lindsayjeveryday.blogspot.com/2013/09/maternity-photos.html">her maternity photo shoot</a>...<a href="http://lindsayjeveryday.blogspot.ca/2013/07/recipes-i-cant-get-enough-of.html"></a></li>
<li><b>Love, Lipstick & Pearls</b> -<b> </b>Kristen shared her favorite <a href="http://lovelipstickandpearls.blogspot.com/2013/09/favorite-drug-store-finds.html" target="_blank">budget friendly beauty products</a>. </li>
<li><b>Schnelle Couture</b> - Danielle custom ordered <a href="http://schnellecouture.blogspot.com/2013/09/mommy-and-me-matching-headbands.html">mommy and me headbands</a></li>
<li><b>Sequins and Stilettos</b> -<img alt="" class="ajz" data-tooltip="Show details" id=":14d" role="button" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif" tabindex="0" /> Skylette does <a href="http://www.sequinsandstilettos.com/2013/09/mod.html?m=0">Mod in the rain!</a> <a href="http://www.sequinsandstilettos.com/2013/07/white-stripes.html?m=0"></a></li>
<li><b>The Currently Obsessed - </b>Mehreen dresses casual chic and <a href="http://www.thecurrentlyobsessed.com/2013/10/ootd-casual-chic-new-nails-gift-for.html">breaks in her new Louboutins</a> </li>
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Here are my Celebrity Doppelgangers that were generated via the My Heritage app.:<br />
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<br />Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-87736194074759732182013-10-13T22:36:00.003-04:002013-10-13T23:25:52.294-04:00Changing with the SeasonSo... I've had the ombre look for over 2 years now and as much as I love it, I just felt like I needed a change. I contemplated cutting my hair, like many new moms do, but I decided against that when I remembered how much more work that will actually be for me.<br />
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My hair is actually much more manageable when it's long because it's naturally curly/wavy because the weight of my longer hair helps to keep the unruly curls at bay. Plus, I have my hair routine down to a science now. I wash it and curl it twice a week and it will hold the curl until my next washing. It doesn't get too much easier than that.<br />
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Here is the BEFORE:<br />
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...and here is the AFTER:<br />
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It's hard to tell in the photos but the ombre is still there ever so slightly. She didn't color my full head of hair, she did balayage lowlights over my ombre. The color she used was a dark drown with a hint of red.<br />
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I went into the salon wanting my hair colored dark brown/black- back to my natural color but she convinced me to go this route and I'm kind of freaking out. I liked it when I came home from the salon but after washing it and styling it as usual today, I'm not such a fan.<br />
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When I curled it I realized just how much she chopped off. Not thrilled. My hair isn't holding a curl as well either and the curls that do hold look kind of strange. Oh and then there's the bangs- maybe I just need to get used to them. The color is another big adjustment. It's SO dark. My hair is dark brown/black naturally but this is like a whole new level of darkness because its so deep.<br />
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I. miss. my. good ol' ombre. bad.</div>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-47647672698940169192013-10-07T09:56:00.000-04:002013-10-07T09:56:15.374-04:00Monthly Milestones: 7 Months<div style="text-align: center;">
Aubrey turned 8 months old on September 28th so here is our 7 month recap:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The monthly stickers aren't holding up so well anymore. She just wants to tear them off and crinkle them up so I'm lucky if I get 3 pictures now with the sticker before it's gone.</td></tr>
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<i><b>Weight & Length:</b> </i>18 lbs. 7oz., 27 1/4 inches </div>
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<i><b>Clothing Size:</b></i> 6-9 months and even some 12 months!</div>
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<i><b>Diaper Size:</b></i> Size 3</div>
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<i><b>Sleep:</b></i> Two words. Separation Anxiety. We went through a week and half of her waking several times throughout the night. She wasn't hungry she just wanted to make sure that we didn't leave her and she wanted to be cuddled. She hasn't been getting a lot of solid sleep at night since the 4 month growth spurt so we decided that it may just be time to start sleep training. The pediatrician wants us to drop her night feeding by the time she hits 9 months so we're working on that. She wakes at 3 or 4am every night and it's so hard to not give in because I know if I feed her she'll go right back to sleep. </div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Feeding: </b>4 1/2-5 oz bottles of breast milk, fruits, veggies, meat, and rice cereal<br />
We started a new routine to help with sleep training so toward the end of the month she started taking 6oz bottles. I'll post our new routine below.</div>
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<i><b>Hair Color:</b> </i>Medium brown with a golden hue. Little curls are starting to form at the ends of her hair!</div>
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<b><i>Eye Color:</i> </b>Hazelish- dark blue with flecks of brown- a perfect combo of mine and my husbands eyes.</div>
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<i><b>Milestones & Firsts:</b></i> She can sit herself up from the laying down position, she can sit up an play with toys without any wobbliness, and toward the end of the month she started pulling herself up on furniture and in the crib. She is scooting around everywhere and really gaining some distance. She loves drinking from a cup- not a sippy either! She grabbed on to my cup when I was holding her and tried to drink my water so I let her and she loved it. We now give her cups of milk or water from time to time. Last but certainly not least- she said "mama!" </div>
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<i><b>Nicknames:</b> </i><span style="background-color: white;">Aubster, Aubs, Aubstalina, Lobster, Aubs Lobs</span></div>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-36022167057551593472013-10-06T11:23:00.003-04:002013-10-06T11:25:02.009-04:00Hello Fall!Our weekend was filled with all things fall even though it was over 80 degrees outside. We went to a fall festival at a local farm this weekend and while I expected to wear a cute fall outfit, I ended up in jeans and a tank top and I was still hot. I'm not complaining at all though; we soaked up what will probably be the last of the warm weather and enjoyed a full day of sunshine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've joined the chalkboard party! I plan on updating the board for every season/holiday/event etc. It's so much fun and for me, it's a great stress reliever.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">How beautiful is this old green house?! I'm so in love with it. Wouldn't it make the perfect location for a party, wedding, or shower?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">...and Aubrey got to pet a calf! She immediately started reaching for the baby cow and she was so interested in checking her out. So cute.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">via Hillside Farms</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Talk about being in the right place at the right time- we got to witness the birth of this little calf that you see here. It was the coolest experience.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We tested out some delicious salsa and bought and bought a jar of mild which was still pretty hot.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">...and I started decorating as soon as we got home. You may have noticed that the bottom shelf is empty; this is what happens when you have a little explorer in you house that now crawls everywhere wanting to check everything out and put it in her mouth. We're also packing lots of stuff away for our big move so I guess the consolidation came at the right time anyway.<br /><br />Have you been to any fall festivals yet?<br />Don't ya just love fall?</span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-61710805969798217382013-09-30T11:45:00.001-04:002013-09-30T11:45:02.594-04:00Oh la la! Some OOTDsIt's been sooooo long since I last posted and I'm not happy about that. There is so much going on right now though that it's nearly impossible to find any free time. We are trying to get the house finished before the cold weather hits and I've been packing everything up and getting everything prepared for the big move. I hope that once we are settled, things will finally calm down because I'm going to need a break.<br />
In the meantime, here are some quick OOTD's:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm so in love with this t-shirt, it's my new go-to T.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Top- J.Crew<br />Jeans- Rockstar ON<br />Flats- J.Crew<br />Belt- ON (kids)<br />Pearl Necklace- Kohls<br /><br />Sunday Grocery Shopping OOTD:</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Top- Joe Boxer (old)<br />Jeans- Rockstar ON<br />Sandals- JC Penny</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love the bow detail and slouchy shoulder.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My oh my how things have changed- I went from never wearing my hair up (except when I wash my face) to wearing it up 90% of the time. I've been seeing these hair ties everywhere so I finally decided to try them and they really do live up to the hype! They don't leave a dent in your hair, they don't pull on your hair resulting in loosing clumps when you undo a ponytail (like some elastics will do), and they make great bracelets too. I picked these up at Old Navy for about $5. If you haven't given them a try you really have to. ON has a bunch of really great patterns to choose from too. </span></td></tr>
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Schnellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08970662384269694847noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986641704865377607.post-52048741581598222282013-09-11T04:00:00.000-04:002013-09-11T04:00:11.640-04:00Mommy and Me Matching HeadbandsYou can ask my mom and she will tell you, I've always been a headband girl; so it really didn't surprise her when I told her that I had ordered matching headbands for Aubrey and I. I saw these headbands featured on Very Jane a few weeks ago. These patterns pictured below were available in adult sizes but I emailed the seller (an etsy seller) to see if she could make matching ones in a toddler size. Katie, owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabySewStunning" target="_blank">Baby Sew Stunning</a> was kind enough to customize my order and make matching headbands in Aubrey's size. I was thrilled to say the least. Katie is such a sweetheart, she's quick to respond, informative, and a quick shipper too!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Be sure to check out Katie's etsy store: Baby Sew Stunning by clicking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabySewStunning" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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I'll post more about Katie's beautiful creations soon!</div>
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