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Smooth as molasses

No pun intended, but seriously, that is how my very first colonoscopy went the past 2 days, prep and all!The prep was the hardest part. I haven't updated you to tell you all that i'm training for a...

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[ Latest agency update ]

So i was bummed to learn a few weeks ago that our coordinator at the agency was leaving. She wanted to focus on her children. I can understand and respect her decision. However, selfishly, I loved our...

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[ Friday Finds: Reknit ]

Happy Friday my friends!I just wanted to say Thank You for your good thoughts and vibes that continue to come my way! They are so appreciated! I will continue to keep you posted along the way. Our...

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[ myregistry.com ]

So we are just about one month into the New Year. I can hardly believe it actually.But, believe it or not, Christopher and i did in fact, sit down, uninterrupted and write out our 2011 goals. I just...

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[ latest agency update ]

Technically, this is a few weeks old. From February 2 to be exact. The same day we entered our 17th month of waiting, we got an email from our agency that they needed more profile books. Talk about a...

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[ total cheese ]

I couldn't resist sharing.As an invitation/stationery designer, i'm easily amused. Especially amused by all the hoopla surrounding the Royal Wedding and the not so royal invites.My design intern from...

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[ when it snows, it pours ]

In our kitchen.*caveat - these photos don't do the damage justice, this was in the very beginning. sigh....OK, so admittedly, i have never loved our kitchen. However, when we bought our house, it had...

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[ shop to help ]

Good morning!As we are buried in a horrid kitchen mess and getting ready for some outdoor projects, i stop in my tracks each morning when i look at the disaster in Japan. I mean, does my kitchen really...

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[ Thank you! ]

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[ checking things off our list ]

One of our goals this year in preparation for our baby was to take a CPR class through the Red Cross. Of course, we managed to schedule it in the midst of our kitchen renovation, but that is basically...

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[ slowly, but surely ]

Ok, so i'm really lucky Christopher hasn't divorced me yet. Bless his heart and the approximately 650 tiles, and 1,200 spacers we have installed. Combine that with a crooked ceiling line of a 10 year...

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[ the great stroller debate has ended ]

We are finally out from under the kitchen mess. We are finally done. The final task at hand is to build our bench in the entry to store hats, mittens and scarves. But heck, we needed a break! There are...

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There comes a time when you realize how truly blessed you are.

I hope you are having a great day! (or month should i say, it has clearly been that long). Lots to update you on! I am looking forward to it.

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Throughout our wait, I often wonder...

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...where i will be and what i'll be doing...

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these questions have been answered!

On February 20th, after a night of one too many margaritas and a fun time at the roller derby, Christopher and i were trying to get our act together to head out and start picking out stuff for our...

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Once we were matched

Before i continue with details, I wanted to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all of your well wishes and support! It is so wonderful to have connected with so many of you, and some not...

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Saturday at the hospital

As we got into the car to head to the hospital, our hearts were full, yet so, so heavy. We weren't totally sure what we were in for, but knew it wouldn't be your typical hospital newborn experience.As...

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Coming home on Easter Sunday...

Hi my friends, thanks for hanging on while i took a bit to finish the story. Life has been pretty hectic as we are going through all the fun stuff with Parker, as well as me changing my business plan...

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10 weeks

I can't believe Parker is 10 weeks already! He has grown by leaps and bounds and is changing so much!I took this 2 weeks ago but am just getting around to posting.At his 2 month check this week, his...

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A few of my favorite things...

Sort of sounds like a line straight out of the Sound of Music, eh?{1} Burt's Bee Apricot Oil - Parker had a small case of craddle cap. We used this on his hair during his bath, and the craddle cap...

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{ Parker is 3 months }

It is pretty hard to believe! This guy is growing right before my eyes. He has such strong legs, i'm a tad worried he is going to walk sooner than later. He does little squats with all the strength he...

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{ Parker is 4 months }

And this momma is so sad to have been distant from the blogosphere. It is amazing how the days fly by with a little one and a business that is just busier then busy. In just a couple of short weeks...

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Parker is 5 Months..

Ok, so he was 5 months on September 22. Give this girl a break, i was 3 days away from my new website launch. (i did take the photo on time however). My life was running on less than a handful of hours...

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Parker is 6 months

Well, if you want to get technical, he will be 7 months next week, but my camera was held hostage in my parents car and i just got it back. So, i'll be posting lots of updates! Just pretend that my...

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