IT'S A WRAP

IT'S A WRAP

December 31, 2012

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we ended 2012 by celebrating our gorgeous girl. there's no better way to bring in the new year, i think.  this is one of my favorite times of the year. i'm excited for the possibilites of a clean slate. i'm excited to see all of the reds, pinks and hearts for valentines day. the bright colors...

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THE NEW GUY

THE NEW GUY

December 27, 2012

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we've been thinking about adding another dog to our family. a bigger one who wants to play a little more than our dachshund. he kind of does what he wants, when he wants. and we love him the way he is! we just wanted to expand the family a little. and, maybe lia won't bug toby as much?? i found this...

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CHRISTMAS TIME

CHRISTMAS TIME

December 25, 2012

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christmas was magical, messy and full of good things. we kept it quiet and simple, just the three of us. with lots of simple wooden toys that spark creativity and imagination, some yummy treats and a nice family dinner. and now i am thankful to say everything has been cleaned up and almost every...

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merry christmas!

merry christmas!

December 24, 2012

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it's christmas eve. i can't believe it's christmas eve. we have been scrambling around all day cleaning, putting up blinds and getting the house ready for the holidays!   it's been a busy, busy day. but as i type this, sitting in my cozy new office with twinkling lights, i know how blessed...

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currently.

currently.

December 20, 2012

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  watching | i am loving parenthood lately. i'm trying to catch up on the current season through hulu. the show is just so relatable and cozy, if that makes sense.   thinking about | fresh starts in the new year. life has just been so go, go, go the past few months. i've let things slipped,...

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HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

December 19, 2012

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i'll admit. i only made these because the picture looked so darn cute. they were really good, but really sweet. the icing is basically sugar, topped with sugar and a cane of sugar on the side.  and if i am being really honest, only two got eaten. and these don't last long. the candy canes...

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ADIOS, AU REVOIR, SAYONARA

ADIOS, AU REVOIR, SAYONARA

December 18, 2012

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i haven't spoken out about the tragedy in CT. i don't have the words to express my heavy heart and sorrow. all i have is prayers. for the children. for the parents and families affected. for all the parents and families in the world. all i know to do is pray and then hug my little one a little tighter....

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LET'S GET FESTIVE

LET'S GET FESTIVE

December 17, 2012

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via i am a to-do list lover. i need to write everything down or my world just may come crumbling down around me. really. and holidays earn their own kinds of lists. our christmas to-do list + bake some yummy homemade treats & share them! + watch tons of christmas movies. the santa clause,...

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IT'S A GOOD DAY

IT'S A GOOD DAY

December 14, 2012

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i'm only here for the record. today was a good day in toddler raising. minimal tantrums AND she listened to me. oh. and i may have won the nap time match today. buh bye bobo. my girl is not a baby anymore. now i'm off to finish up some hot cocoa cupcakes with my girl. we're tackling christmas...

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stepping back.

stepping back.

December 12, 2012

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via i want to write. my brain is running a thousand miles a minute and crammed full of to-do lists, christmas plans, birthday party ideas for a soon to be three year old, parenting woes and everything else.  but the words fail me. i sit and i stare at the screen, hoping to find a...

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oh, hi.

oh, hi.

December 4, 2012

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where to start? it's been so long and SO much has been going on. i guess i'll start with telling you that i am not looking forward to an empty nest. L is spending the week with her grandparents and all of my sisters and brother and nephews in NC. she's only been gone since sunday afternoon and i...

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