tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82129027552178716492024-03-18T22:00:39.339-06:00The NelsonsCassandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477239410770992736noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-63999220751018150302014-11-11T13:53:00.000-07:002014-11-11T20:50:23.792-07:00Two, ladies and gentsShe's still a dainty little thing. She's hovered around 20 lbs since she was nine months old. She's getting taller though, and sometimes I don't know who it is I'm staring at when I see her long, toddler-sized body sprawled out in her crib. Every now and again, we get little glimpses of that "two" 'tude. And we've seen a few mini tantrums. But for the most part, she really is an easy-going, happy girl.<br />
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Scout's language has really taken off over the past month or so. Still working on putting words together, but it's just so fun to hear her mimic words. Some are crystal clear and some sound nothing like the word she intended, but she's improving every day. My favorite is when she says words "inside out", like "Pooker" for Cooper, "rossi" for sorry, etc.<br />
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She's always been very generous with"Please", "Thank You", and "I yoouu" (I love you).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Camel's Back Park with cousin Finley.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scout loves to accessorize. She went through a stage where she had to put on <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-33497950564727527452014-11-11T13:27:00.001-07:002014-11-11T13:27:12.703-07:00Home ProjectOne day I just got the urge to update our bedroom. Unfortunately, the updates came to a halt after this one wall and the realization that we, in fact, don't have endless home makeover funds, but maybe someday I'll get my dream <a href="http://www.stikwood.com/">Stikwood</a> wall, and if I'm really lucky, we might even get a bed at some point (after 11 years of marriage, our mattress is still plopped right on the ground).<br />
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All whining aside, I am happy with our one updated wall. We purchased this $40 dresser from a thrift store about 8 years ago, and it's a big, sturdy dresser so I didn't want to just get rid of it. So with a picture on my phone of the "Then" dresser, I made my way to Lowe's and got myself some Kilz primer, some paint (to match the trim in our house), and some classic hardware that both Eric and I could agree on. Eric and I both were surprised at how much this project changed the whole feel of the room. Much lighter and brighter. Success! Now, on to the next project!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-40465935565034755672014-06-01T20:49:00.003-06:002014-06-01T21:45:41.522-06:00Scout at 19 Months<br />
<b>Warning:</b> This is one of those selfish Mommy posts...for my own journaling purposes so I can better remember this fun stage in Scout's rapidly changing life.<br />
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<span style="font-family: oswald, arial, 'sans serif'; text-transform: uppercase;">Scout's faves:</span><br />
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<li>Foods: Fruit & Veggie Melts, bananas, eggs</li>
<li>Books: We're Going on a Bear Hunt, I Love You Through and Through, Karen Katz flap books</li>
<li>Toys: No clear favorites. </li>
<li>At the playground: swings and slides...and throwing bark chips</li>
<li>Random: She loves "cleaning" with my Swiffer duster & sweeper, broom, rags, etc.</li>
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<span style="font-family: oswald, arial, 'sans serif'; text-transform: uppercase;">New Tricks:</span><br />
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<li>Climbing up on everything, using her crazy flexible legs (ottoman, bed, couch, etc.)</li>
<li><i>Attempting</i> to dress herself</li>
<li>Doodoo finger painting. Scout recently started digging for gold in her diaper. One morning we woke up to a crib and baby covered in poo poo graffiti. She also likes to undress and occasionally remove her diaper during the night. Thankfully, we've wised up and started putting her in onsies buttoned OVER her pants.</li>
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Communication:</span><br />
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<li>Scout only says about a dozen words right now - Mama, Dad, chitten/chicken, turtey/turkey, baa/bath, etc. </li>
<li>She's great at mimicking sounds - Arf arf, snort (way more authentic than "oink"), snoring, etc.</li>
<li>She's generally a quiet girl, but she's starting to babble in her own little adorable language.</li>
<li>For several months now she's used a handful of our own little signs for "milk", "hungry/eat", "all done", "tired", "bonk", etc. </li>
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Recently:</span><br />
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<li>Scout took her SECOND flight last month, just short of 18 months (both to Arizona). I was nervous because she's a full-on toddler these days and is always on the move, but she handled it like a champ! She nestled right between Dad and Mom, and she was happy as can be for a good majority of the 2-hour flight (both ways).</li>
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<span style="font-family: oswald, arial, 'sans serif'; text-transform: uppercase;">Morning Routine:</span><br />
First thing every morning, she gets to hang out in our room & master bath while Eric and I get ready. During that time, she (almost daily): pretends to brush her hair, pretends to apply blush to her sweet cheeks, pretends to paint her little piggies, puts on a funny Russian winter hat, puts on fuzzy fuchsia mittens and then smiles at herself, ever so proudly, in the full-length mirror. <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Sleep Routine:</span><br />
Scout wakes up around 8:00 a.m. and has a 1 to 2-hour nap after lunch. She goes to bed around 7:00 p.m. <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Daytime Routine:</span><br />
We try and have at least one adventure/outing a day, including: the park, the zoo, the lake, playdates, story time, ice cream, downtown strolls, walks along the river and in the foothills, etc.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Evening Routine:</span><br />
Scout's happy, hyper time (everyone's favorite). This is when she likes to be chased around the house while laughing uncontrollably.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'oswald', arial, sans serif; text-transform: uppercase;">Picture Time</span><br />
Now for photo evidence that Scout is changing far too quickly. But is still awfully cute in my humble opinion. :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-26535574481988020342014-02-27T10:47:00.000-07:002014-02-27T10:51:21.383-07:00Scout These DaysToday Scout is 16-months. As such, I thought I'd share some notable tid bits about this sweet girl.<br />
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<span style="font-family: oswald; font-size: large;">FAVORITES</span><br />
Favorite possessions: blanky and "Elephanté" (reserved exclusively for nap and bedtime)<br />
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Favorite toy: Mom's cell phone<br />
Favorite word: Dad and Daddy<br />
Favorite parent: Mom :)<br />
Favorite food: turkey cold cuts, mandarins & red grapes<br />
Favorite treat: Popsicle (sugar-free of course)<br />
Favorite book: Peek-a-Moo<br />
Favorite thing to watch: Baby Genius Nursery Rhymes<br />
Favorite thing to do: Get chased around the house and tickled while diving into things and laughing hysterically<br />
Favorite cheer-up/distraction song: Itsy Bitsy Spider, If You're Happy and You Know It, & Head-Shoulders-Knees-and-Toes<br />
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<span style="font-family: oswald; font-size: large;">FIRSTS</span><br />
First step: Dec 10th<br />
First "climb": Dec 15th (You climbed on top of a diaper box.)<br />
First ponytail: Dec 30th<br />
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First hair trim, by Mom: Dec 30th (I had to do something about that baby mullet, but it was a little frightening chasing you around the room with scissors. I just did the back.)<br />
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First pair of kicks: Jan 3<br />
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First official play date: Feb 12th (Your nice Aunt Tiffany provided finger painting and sugar cookie decorating, but you slept through most of it.)<br />
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First professional haircut (which necessitated first lollipop): Feb 15th<br />
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Weight: 18.3 lbs (15%)<br />
Height: 30.5" (50%)<br />
Head: I can't remember, but tiny... and oh so cute! :)<br />
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You've brought us joy and laughter every day of your life, and we can't wait to continue to watch you grow and learn.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-81226586897274093232014-02-25T12:02:00.001-07:002014-02-26T11:07:15.271-07:00Some of my Goofy Health tipsSince it's the new year and all, I know a lot of us have fitness and weight loss goals. I'm all about goals, but I don't really do the New Year's resolution thing. That being said, I definitely do need to get back on track after the holidays so I thought I'd share some of the health tricks that have worked for me along the way. Most of them are silly and may only work for me, but what the heck, I'll share them anyway. :)<br />
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1. <b>My "Magnet Motivation Mama"</b><br />
This is silly, but it's my own little visual/illustrated version of my hypothetical "Before" and "After". The chubbier "Before" version is five magnetic strips. I get to pluck off a strip after each workout, slowly revealing the more fit "me". Some weeks I only workout 2-3x a week, but it's still rewarding to SEE evidence of your efforts, however small they may be.<br />
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2. <b><a href="http://www.colornote.com/index.html" target="_blank">Color Note</a> Smart Phone App</b><br />
This is an ultra-simple, stripped down app for your to-do lists. There is something very satisfying about checking off your to-do list - so much so that I sometimes jot down things I've already completed just to check them off. So how does this app relate to health and fitness? Every evening I try and create a detailed to-do list for the following day to keep me organized and on task. For example, I try to plan all of my meals at least a day in advance...that prevents me from eating out as much.<br />
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3. <b><a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/" target="_blank">MyFitnessPal</a> website & app</b><br />
I LOVE this app and use it almost every day. It really is eye-opening to see your daily nutritional intake broken down. For example, when Eric and I first got our Vitamix, we were making these fabulous fruit smoothies nearly every morning and patting ourselves on the back for being so healthy. One day, I decided to plug all of our smoothie ingredients into MyFitnessPal, and was shocked by all of the high numbers (sugar, carbs, cals). It may be natural sugar, but it's still sugar! As a result of this handy tool, we've learned to minimize the fruit and use more veg. And it's helpful for me throughout the day so I can keep control of my calories and balance my nutrients. It also keeps track of your exercise for the day and calculates your burned calories as well which is very handy.<br />
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Here's a screenshot example of a breakfast:<br />
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4. <b>Hydrate!</b><br />
This one is HUGE and might just be the single most important health decision you make all day. When I find myself getting tired/lazy and making poor food decisions throughout the day, it's often because I'm not getting my water in. I think we underestimate the benefits of drinking lots of H2O. Luckily, I love water, and this one isn't too hard for me. I just have to remember. In addition to drinking throughout the day, I try to have 16 ounces BEFORE each meal. That really helps control my hunger. You feel bloated and need constant access to a toilet, but trust me, it's worth it.<br />
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Benefits to drinking water:<br />
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<li>Fights fatigue</li>
<li>Lowers blood pressure</li>
<li>Improves skin health (fights wrinkles, discoloration, blemishes, etc.)</li>
<li>Lowers cholesterol</li>
<li>Helps digestion</li>
<li>Removes toxins</li>
<li>Fights constipation</li>
<li>Helps with weight loss</li>
<li>Keeps you looking young</li>
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Here's an awesome infographic on water. Definitely check this out: <a href="http://visual.ly/water?_from=homepage" target="_blank">Why Dehydration is Making You Fat and Sick</a><br />
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5. <b>Get plenty of Zs</b><br />
I'm terrible at this! Eric and I often don't go to bed until midnight or later. BUT, I always have good intentions, and I really am going to make an effort to improve on this one.<br />
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Benefits of getting adequate sleep:<br />
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<li>Sharpens your mind</li>
<li>Improves memory</li>
<li>Sharpens your attention</li>
<li>Helps with weight loss </li>
<li>Reduces stress </li>
<li>Less depression</li>
<li>Decreases anxiety and irritability </li>
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6. <b>Eat BEFORE hunger strikes</b><br />
I often wait until it's too late. You know that point where all of the naughtiest food in your house seems to be scream, "Eat me!", and the next thing you know you're covered in candy wrappers and regrets? It's better for me if I stick to a schedule when possible. If I know that a 2 o'clock lunch would be pushing the food lust and hunger pains, then I'll aim for 1 o'clock instead.<br />
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7. <b>"Thinspiration"</b><br />
Don't laugh, but sometimes it just helps to think back to thinner days when you felt more confident in your skin. For me, it just serves as motivation to know I've been there before, and I can get there again, and I know I'll feel better about myself if I do. Or, I also browse Pinterest, etc. for extra inspiration + motivation.<br />
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8. <b>Stay busy, find distractions</b><br />
Being a stay-at-home mom, this can be helpful for your sanity as well as your eating. When Scout sleeps, I work. Or read. Or find a project (scrapbooking, etc.). Or, on the really great days, nap. When she's awake, we like to get out of the house and go for a walk, run errands, visit family or friends, etc.<br />
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9.<b> MapMyRun App</b><br />
I don't run, but I use this app whenever Scout and I go for our walks. I mostly use it for tracking distance, but you can also use the app to record your routes for future reference, and search for other fun routes in the area.<br />
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10. <b>Find non-food rewards</b><br />
For a lot of us, we eat to reward ourselves for surviving a long, hard day. We feel like we've earned it and deserve to treat ourselves, right? To get out of this mentality, I've tried to come up with non-food rewards. Granted, there may still be regrets afterward, but they'll have more to do with your wallet than your waistline. These will be different for everyone of course, but the key is to have a little something to look forward to (that's not a piece of cheesecake).<br />
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Some examples:<br />
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<li>Vacation (even a mini roadtrip)</li>
<li>A concert or play (Wicked in April!)</li>
<li>A fun date night</li>
<li>Music for your i-Pod</li>
<li>Book</li>
<li>New hair style</li>
<li>Jewelry</li>
<li>Pedicure</li>
<li>Makeup</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>Before and After photos (results!) </li>
<li>New clothes. Or, if you're working toward a weight loss goal, maybe some workout clothes. I even enjoy "window shopping" - browsing online for that perfect outfit or swimsuit or whatever it might be, to purchase AFTER you lose x amount of weight.</li>
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Have chips and chocolate hidden away deep in those cupboards? Toss 'em! If you're anything like me, you're going to have rough days when you're desperate for some treat therapy. Actually, even if I'm having a great day, I have a hard time resisting scrumptious snacks if I know they're there for the taking so I have to remove them completely. I know it would be better to strengthen my self-control and learn to resist that box of Girl Scout cookies Eric just bought, but let's face it, that's not going to happen anytime soon so Eric can just keep those delicious thin mints safely in his office. I'm not unrealistic though; I still have the occasional cheat treat. I just try and reserve them for when we eat out or special occasions like birthday parties, etc. Then, I keep a few healthier treat options in the house (ie. Dreyer's sugar-free fruit bar popsicles, Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches, etc.)<br />
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12. <b>Keep dinners SIMPLE</b><br />
Thankfully, healthy meals don't have to be complicated. In fact, they're usually really simple. I try to just do a lean meat with veggies. We typically rotate between chicken, salmon, tilapia, shrimp, and sometimes pork, halibut, or steak. Then I just add a simple veggie side like salad (spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and Bolthouse yogurt dressing), broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, etc. To Eric's dismay, I try to lay off of the carbs when I can (that means skipping the potatoes, pasta, rice, dinner rolls, etc). Trust me, I LOVE my carbs, but once I get in the habit, I really don't miss them that much. Plus, when I do have them, it's a yummy treat.<br />
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13. <b>Food as fuel </b><br />
I'll be honest, I'm a big fan of food, and I love eating out and trying new foods. In my own mind, I'm a foodie. :) However, I tend to do best when I view food as serving a function - the function of fueling this here body of mine and providing the nutrition I need to get through the day.</div>
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These are just a few things that have helped me; I don't pretend to be an expert by any stretch, but it's always fun when you find something that actually works. Now the trick is actually doing it! If any of you have any health tips, I would LOVE to hear them!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-15320020559804445082014-01-15T22:54:00.000-07:002014-01-15T22:59:57.660-07:00Where to Print Your PixOk, I'm not a photographer, but I'm still interested in quality prints. And, I'm guessing some of you have wondered about the different options out there as well.<br />
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Thanks to social media, I came across these great comparison images.<br />
<i>(I don't own these images. I'm only posting them for comparison's sake)</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://www.amandajacksonphoto.com/2014/01/13/pro-prints-vs-drugstore-prints-it-does-matter/" target="_blank">AmandaJackson'sPhoto.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://www.amandajacksonphoto.com/2014/01/13/pro-prints-vs-drugstore-prints-it-does-matter/" target="_blank">AmandaJackson'sPhoto.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://www.featherbluephotography.com/2014/01/08/lets-talk-about-prints/" target="_blank">FeatherBluePhotography.com</a></td></tr>
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I knew they were bad, but I didn't know they were THAT bad. In fact, I did an earlier <a href="http://candenelson.blogspot.com/2013/06/comparative-shopper.html" target="_blank">post</a> where I did a mini experiment myself comparing Walgreens, Shutterfly & Mpix, and I was actually pleasantly surprised with Walgreens (mail ordered matte prints), and I wasn't overly impressed with Mpix. However, I was only comparing a couple of photos, and I know most photographers recommend Mpix so I'm not going to argue that! Plus, looking at the Walgreens photos above, yikes!<br />
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I will, however, put another plug in for Persnickity Prints. I haven't directly compared PP's photo quality to any of the other companies, but I was just impressed overall with the print options and value. They're one of the few companies that offer 12x12s ($1.99ea). And that's not all; they also do a bunch of unique print sizes, including various square sizes for your Instagram pix. P.S. The metallic prints are pretty dang cool.<br />
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Another company that I have not yet tried myself but that I've heard is pretty stellar is <a href="http://www.whcc.com/" target="_blank">White House Custom Colour</a>. I think I may use them next. I'll let you know what I think.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-40358298113471221092013-12-31T22:31:00.000-07:002014-01-02T19:15:06.039-07:0014 months (+ a few Holiday shots)Dear 14-month-old Scout,<br />
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You can say Mama/Mom, Dada/Dad, Doggy/Dog, and Bye-bye. You can snort like a pig and bark like a dog. You can sign for milk. You're not quite walking yet, but you can go just about anywhere with a little support, and you can free stand for about a minute at a time. You love music. Your current favorite song is Beyonce's <i>Single Ladies</i>, and whenever it comes on, you shake your head and wag your finger along with the chorus. You love the Baby Genius videos/songs, especially B-i-n-g-o. You love dogs in general. You're a dream sleeper. You go to bed around 6:30/7 and typically wake up around 8am. On Christmas Eve, you slept in until 11:00! You love the sound of your own echo and can often be found howling into hollow objects. If anyone is clapping (including people on TV), you immediately join in. Your favorite thing to do while eating is anything but. While in your high chair, you especially like peek-a-boo, and of course flinging your food and sippy cup across the room. You also love to "cheers" your sippy cup with Mom's water cup which is very cute until you do it unexpectedly when Mom is mid-drink. You've got this strange habit of hitting yourself - with your toys, your sippy cup, or your own hand. You also like to bonk your head against things. You enjoy crawling up the stairs and then celebrating your accomplishment at the top by diving into a pile of laundry, rolling over and waiting for the tickle monster to attack. You're a serious wiggler, and you're resistant to being held for any period of time. You've got a soon-to-be-naughty dead giveaway glance. You always turn on the charm for strangers and make their day by flashing your big smile and then playing shy and nuzzling your face in Mom's shoulder. You're very generous with your kisses. You refuse to wear socks. You like to nod at everyone for no apparent reason. You already have 8 teeth - 4 top, 4 bottom and 4 more on the way. Splashing around in your bath is the favorite part of your day, and you hate when it's over. You're a clever little thing, and you're constantly trying to close the drain while Mom tries to empty the tub. Every morning, before your nap, you like to be tossed into Mom and Dad's comforter and pillows and then dive in yourself, face first.<br />
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Your little personality is getting bigger and bigger, and we adore everything about you.<br />
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See pictures below to see some of Scout's December.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scout meets Santa (Meridian Village). It only took two hours of waiting in line out in the cold.<br />
But maybe it was worth it for this look. She was absolutely enchanted.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earlier this month, this is how I found Scout in her crib. Apparently, she's turning into a PJ escape artist...<br />
either that or a fashionista who prefers the one shoulder look.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-57704266371701223012013-12-11T11:32:00.002-07:002013-12-11T14:30:38.784-07:00Classy CraftingWhen my lovely sister-in-law asked me to share some of my "crafting" secrets on her fabulous blog, I wasn't sure if I was the right person for the job. I'm not a "crafter". I've never embroidered my favorite quote on a couch pillow, I've never knit myself a turtleneck dickie, and I don't fancy snowmen made out of styrofoam balls. I don't like "cutesy", and I don't like crafting for the sake of crafting. I do, however, like to create things or (hopefully) improve things where I see the opportunity. I'm a graphic designer who loves decorating and new creative ideas so, per Amy's request, here are a few tricks I've picked up along the way...<br />
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I know people don't typically think of spray paint as a way to class things up, but it's actually a pretty clever option for making cheap things look a little luxe.<br />
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Like porcelain? Try high gloss white spray paint. Gold? Metallic spray paint. Easy as that. See examples below.<br />
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I'm one of those weird people who actually enjoys wrapping gifts, and I'm always looking for fun new ways to do it. This year, I decided to add a personal touch to my gifts...(Don't judge my rusty doodling skills)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You should be able to find these kraft envelopes at your local paper or craft store or on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=kraft%20envelopes&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.<br />
I have an Illustrator file with all of my contacts' addresses, then I just run the envelopes through the printer. <br />
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You can get this great calendar template from <a href="http://paisleepress.com/2013/09/2014-calendar-kit-trend-watch-products/" target="_blank">Paislee Press</a>, comes with a 4x6 or 5x7 option.
Originally, I planned to have mine bound, but I thought it might be nice to let the person you're gifting it to choose how to display it - bound, one at a time, etc. One year, I printed them all together on a poster and framed it. Or - you can use a small acrylic standing frame and display one month at a time,
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It didn't take much convincing for me to make the switch to digital scrapbooking several years ago, and I think most of you, if you're not already there, are going that direction as well. With that being said, I just wanted to share a couple of my favorite digiscrapping secrets.<br />
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<li>Like the rest of the world, I typically print my photobooks with <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/" target="_blank">Shutterfly</a>. The quality is decent and the price is competitive. Especially if you take advantage of their 40-50% sales (usually around holidays). However, I recently did a post bound album as a gift, and I was actually really happy with the final product. I bought a nice $30 12x12 flat-lay album at Hobby Lobby, $15 after 50% off (black leather look), and then I printed my 12x12 pages with <a href="https://persnicketyprints.com/" target="_blank">Persnickity Prints</a> at $1.99/pg. I've heard people recommend Costco, but $3.00/pg is a little steep for me. I was really happy with Persnickity Prints - quality, price & speedy shipping! They also do small square prints for your Instagram shots! So, now I'm torn as to how I'm going to do my next album. There are advantages to both. The photobook is thin and sleek, but the sheet protectors in the album are nice for saving your pages from little busy hands, and they also allow you to easily add keepsakes (letters, cards, ribbons, drawings, etc.). The album is also nice because you can easily add and remove pages. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-24283663840402544572013-11-01T19:27:00.002-06:002013-11-01T19:29:30.655-06:00Not your typical pumpkin, ladybug, bumble bee kind of babyScout was born just a few days before Halloween last year so this was our first official Halloween. We decided to brave the crowds on the historical Harrison Blvd in downtown Boise, and I'm glad we did. The colorful tree-lined street was gorgeous as always, and it was so fun to see all of the clever costumes and decorations, and everyone was so friendly. A lot of people confused Scout as a koala bear or raccoon, but that's all right. She was a lemur sillies, and the cutest lemur around! Ok, the only lemur, but still!<br />
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All in all, it was a nice Halloween. Because our townhome is gated in, we never get any trick-or-treaters so we've learned to not buy any candy...which is nice because then we don't eat it all ourselves and suffer the next-day regrets. Instead, we swapped the Halloween candy regrets for chocolate chip cookie regrets.<br />
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Saturday we get to celebrate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes" target="_blank">Guy Fawkes Day</a> with our British family where I'm sure we'll consume all sorts of tasty regrets.</div>
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You've added "Dadda" to your vernacular. You still get giddy when Mom or Dad enter the room. You're still very generous with your kisses, and you've started making kissy sounds/fishy faces when we're at a distance. Whenever you hear the word "yay" or hear anyone clap (including people on TV), you immediately get excited and join in the applause. You've started nodding your head yes and shaking no. "No" is adorable because you sometimes throw in a cute little finger wag, but "Yes" is our favorite because it requires more effort and you can't nod without raising and lowering your eyebrows at the same time. You're not a snuggler, but sometimes when I'm holding you and a stranger approaches, you get sheepish and nuzzle your face into my neck which I secretly love. You're not quite walking on your own yet, but you get around pretty well with support. It's impressive to watch you walk around furniture because you're always on your tippiest of tippy toes. Every second I turn my back, you're racing up the stairs. You've started to get a little sass, and you're more clingy. Very recently, you tend to get a little fussy if you're not in my arms. You're not licking as much anymore, but you still put everything in your mouth. We can't put you down in the grass without finding a leaf, a twig, or a handful of grass in your mouth within seconds. When you hear upbeat music, you get a big smile and start to bounce on your bum. Your dad sneaks into your room almost every night and snaps a cell picture of you while you're sleeping because he doesn't get to see nearly enough of you during the day and you're just so sweet and peaceful.</div>
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We just adore you and every single thing about you. My heart hurts a little that you're no longer my little baby and suddenly a toddler, but it's also so fun to see your little personality develop. </div>
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I do have to apologize now though to our subsequent children who will most likely...no, most definitely, not have as many pictures. Sorry, just one of the perks of being the first.<br />
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You can see this pretty clearly in her twelve month collage below, but Scout has definitely gone from short and chubby to long and lean. Apparently, we're going to have to start feeding her cheeseburgers. Check out her measurements from her 12-mo wellness visit in comparison to her 9-mo visit below. At 3-months, she was 70% in weight and 10% in height. :)<br />
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<b>Weight:</b> 18lbs 5oz (30%)</div>
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<b>Height:</b> 29 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 16px;">½</span>" (70%)</div>
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<b>Head Circumference:</b> 43.25 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 16px;"> </span>(15-20%)</div>
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<b>Weight:</b> 18lbs 10oz (65%)</div>
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<b>Height:</b> 27 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 16px;">½</span>" (50%)</div>
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<b>Head Circumference:</b> 42 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 16px;">½ </span>(25%)</div>
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Your first word was "mama". You actually started saying it a couple of months ago. Your dad's not entirely convinced you know what you're saying, but he's just silly and jealous.<br />
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You still lick things...mostly cool things like the wood floor, chrome, leather, porcelain (yes, porcelain. ie. toilets). You're still very happy and easy going. You can also be mischievous. We have to keep a close eye on you because we never know what you might be putting in your mouth or getting into. As soon as we open a door to a room that's off-limits (ie. pantry or bathroom), you immediately come crawling full speed to try and weasel your way in. You find great joy in biting your dad's finger and watching him squirm.<br />
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We had a few sad nights when you woke up hysterically crying and there was nothing we could do to calm you. This was strange because you've been a 12+ hour sleeper for several months now. After doing some browsing, we think it may have been night terrors...which is so hard because you get so upset and we feel so helpless. Fortunately, it only lasted 3 nights.<br />
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You love your baths, you love to play, and you seem happiest when we're out in the fresh air on our lovely walks.<br />
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You <b>love</b> sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, rice, greek yogurt, and Gerber cookies. You <b>like</b> bananas, whole wheat bread, turkey, cheese, and pureed apples & pears.<br />
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You can pull yourself up and stand when you have support. You can clap, wave, give wet kisses, and you're working on your high fives/hand hugs.<br />
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Lots of things make you laugh - peek-a-boo, tickles, raspberries, being tossed in the air, nuzzles, funny noises & sometimes absolutely nothing at all. (Listen to sound bite below)</div>
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Scout's new thing: She randomly breaks out in this great laugh/cackle.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-62091454974808841862013-08-27T15:04:00.001-06:002013-08-27T15:22:58.235-06:0010 MonthsI'm not sure how we've arrived at 10 months, but this parenthood stuff is pretty rad. <br />
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Scout is definitely still living up to her nickname, "Scouterific"! She's so much fun and so happy. She's not walking yet, but we're ok with that. She's an army crawling machine though, and she's pretty darn fast when she wants to be. She's always pointing her toes which is absolutely adorable but could pose a problem for the whole standing/walking thing. I'm starting to think she might just do a pirouette before she takes her first step.
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She's definitely cruising these days with her cute little dead leg army crawl. Still not very interested in solids, but she's slowly warming to the idea. She loves to "talk" and read/chew books. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT HER 9-MO APPOINTMENT: </span></div>
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<b>Weight:</b> 18lbs 10oz (65%)</div>
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<b>Height:</b> 27 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">½</span>" (50%)</div>
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<b>Head Circumference:</b> 42 <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">½ </span>(25%)</div>
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<b>Likes (sort of):</b> carrots, peas, squash, apple sauce, pears, bananas, cereal</div>
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<b>Dislikes:</b> pureed meats & anything the least bit tart (raspberries, strawberries, grapes, peaches)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nelson Reunion | Scottsdale, Arizona</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Amy...soon to be famous author. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Junk in the Trunk" (Gregor and Eric) Is it just me or is this hilarious??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poor Gregor got so into it that he hurt his back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nelson & Steven were good sports and let Amy and Allison throw cocoa puffs at their whipped creamed faces (note to self: next time use shaving cream; the whipped cream melts right off)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nelson getting hosed down by his loving mama.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then rewarding him with snuggles.</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-4721937338348367022013-07-03T10:34:00.000-06:002013-07-03T10:34:14.964-06:008 Months8 months and already keeping us on our toes. She can't crawl yet*, but the girl can ROLL... from one side of the room to the other if she sees something she likes. She also loves to lick everything. Hardwood floors, my watch, my yoga mat, Daddy's glasses, etc.
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She's doing ok with her baby food but still just a few bites a day. We've tried to introduce tiny bites of "people food"...banana, yogurt, grapes, but she tends to gag as soon as they hit her tongue. I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Especially since this baby already has a mouth full of teeth. I think she's got about 7 that have broken through now! (4 on top and 3 on bottom). She's probably sprouting more as we speak.<br />
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*Update: this post is about 1 week late, and over the past few days Scout has graduated from just rolling to an adorable caterpillar scrunch/army crawl.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love you E. Frank!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scout's such a diva, she insisted on an outfit change. P.S. Those big, sharp wooden letters...probably not the best chew toy for babies. Scout may or may not have shed a little blood for this gift.</td></tr>
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Ok, so just in case there are any crazy comparative shoppers out there like me, I just wanted to share my latest observation on photo printing services from THREE different companies.<br />
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Originally, I was just going to buy my prints from Walgreens because they're right down the street from me. I intended to just do their one-hour photo and be done with it. However, they don't offer matte in one hour so I ended up ordering my prints online...which was dumb..If you're going to buy online, why on earth choose Walgreens (unless they're offering some kind of crazy discount)?<br />
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So, I quickly regretted that decision. Not only was it not my first photo printing choice, but it was spendy too. Then, I received two emails in my inbox offering discounted print orders from two different companies (Mpix & Shutterfly) so I decided to be a little reckless and purchase the same prints from all 3 companies as an experiment - to see who was the most affordable, who offered the best print quality and who offered the fastest shipping. See my highly scientific experiment results below...
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Mpix<br />
Shutterfly<br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: x-small;">ddd</span><br />
Walgreens</div>
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<b>Photo Quality</b><br />
Disappointing<br />
Too saturated <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I may have <br />forgotten to turn off auto-correct)</span><br />
Pretty darn good actually</div>
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<b>Price (for 5x7")</b><br />
$1.09<br />
$.99<br />
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$1.99 (ugh)</div>
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4 bus. days<br />
5 bus. days<br />
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5 bus. days</div>
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Surprisingly, in the end, Walgreens had the best ("truest") print quality. They were also the most expensive (at least for 5x7s), but they often have great 4x6 print deals. <br />
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I know we're in the social media sharing and photobook era so most of us don't even bother with photo prints these days, but just in case you have a photo project or just a nice picture you want to frame, hopefully, my comparative research will be of some benefit to you. :) Maybe next time I'll try Snapfish, Walmart and ...? Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-41406436395542856992013-05-30T20:09:00.001-06:002013-05-31T13:21:29.129-06:007 monthsIt's hard to believe that Scout's really 7 months now. Eric and I can't decide if the time has gone fast or slow, but it's gone nonetheless. Even though time continues to slip away, Scout continues to make us feel younger. I've noticed that Eric and I are smiling and laughing a lot more these days, and it's all thanks to this little goofball.<br />
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She still sleeps through the night (from about 7pm-7am), and she's been on solids for a month now...we're lucky if she eats a few bites a day. She doesn't <i>love</i> any of it, but she seems to tolerate the carrots best. We selfishly still feed her the peaches purely for the entertainment value. Her reaction is similar to how we might respond to chomping into a lemon, only much cuter. She can finally roll over both ways now...just a few days ago, it was only back to front which meant she would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night in a fuss until we flipped her back to her back.<br />
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Because of Eric's work schedule, he doesn't always get to see much of Scout during the weekdays so he likes to steal a few late-night snuggles before he goes to bed. She's always wide awake with a huge grin when he walks in, but then she goes right back to sleep when he leaves.<br />
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The other day I read a blog post entitled, "<a href="http://caitplusbrad.blogspot.com/2013/05/motherhood-easier-than-i-thought.html?m=1" target="_blank">Motherhood: Easier Than I Thought</a>" (or "Better than What They Tell You"). I found myself relating to a good portion of the post and feeling guilty for it because I realize that it's not so easy for many first-time moms (and certainly not for moms with multiple children). There are a lot of factors that come into play - several of which, I know nothing about due to the fact that Scout was adopted. Factors like: recovering from labor, recovering from 9 MONTHS of pregnancy, hormones, weight gain, postpartum, exhaustion/frustration/pain from breastfeeding, etc, etc. I also know new moms with colicky babies...babies with allergies...babies who throw everything up...babies who don't sleep...babies with special needs, etc. I really am aware of how fortunate we are that Scout's been so easy on us. I'm sure the terrible twos will hit us twice as hard, and if not the toddler years, then we'll probably have a spicy pre-teen/teen on our hands. But, for now, I'm just going to enjoy this sweet stage while I can. :)<br />
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<!--Don't get me wrong, there are definitely hard days - days when I cannot wait for bedtime. Days when I relate more to articles like this one from the Huffington Post: "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-wiens/let-me-be-the-one-who-says-it-out-loud_b_3209305.html" target="_blank">Let Me Be The One Who Says it Out Loud</a>". But those days are rare, and although I'm sure they'll increase as we add more hoodlums to the brood, I hope I never forget how precious this gift of motherhood is.<br />
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I cherish this parenthood stuff even more because of the long struggle it took to get here. Here's another article I relate to by that same Huffington Post writer: "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-wiens/infertility-words_b_3319325.html" target="_blank">10 Words That Describe Infertility</a>".<br />
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For Memorial Day, we visited the cemetery in Emmett where some of my family members were buried, including my dad. This was our first time taking Scout.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She may be an easy baby, but she still has her moments. :)</td></tr>
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Before Scout, I was always envious of those cute moms "strolling" down the street with their sweet babes. How nice it must be to spend all day with that cute little bundle and have time for leisurely walks in the sunshine.<br />
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I'm learning, however, that our walks, although lovely, are more of a necessity. A necessity for getting this mommy butt into shape and a necessity for getting out of the house, away from the dirty dishes, the piles of laundry, the client requests and the church responsibilities. Away from all of that and into the fresh air where baby is no longer fussy and is completely content in her stroller sucking away on her shoulder straps.<br />
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Back in September, my family threw the sweetest baby shower.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nieces Hanna, Talia holding Finley, Faith, Emma (not related) & Cami (only missing Clare & Ella and, of course, Scout)</td></tr>
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In December, the YW spoiled me with a 2nd baby shower.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212902755217871649.post-23547485606858777342013-05-06T09:50:00.001-06:002013-05-06T09:50:57.609-06:00Brooke's Letter to the Editor (her Adoption Experience)Brooke, Scout's birth mom, wrote this beautiful letter to the editor. As I read it to Eric aloud, we both had tears in our eyes and were once again overwhelmed with gratitude to have Scout AND Brooke in our lives. Brooke really is family to us now.
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So, I was asked to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about birth mothers and my experience with adoption. Tell me what you think! Here it is:
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My name is Brooke Woodbury, I'm 18 years old, and I placed my baby girl with an adoptive couple a little over 6 months ago. I chose to place because I wanted my baby to have the life she deserved and unfortunately, that was everything I couldn't give her. I didn't want her to have to suffer because of my mistake.
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I found my couple on the "It's About Love" website through LDS Family Services. Finding a couple was not easy but when I found them, I knew instantly that they were who my baby was always meant to be with. I have an open adoption so I am involved in my daughter's life. I am in close contact with the adoptive couple and I can see my baby often. Our adoption is very casual. It feels as if we are family and in a sense, we are.
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Adoption is filled with love. A birth mother loves her child so much that they are willing to place them in the arms of a couple that is ready and prepared for that little, perfect miracle. Only my daughter could ever understand how much I love her. After all, she's the only one that knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.<br />
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