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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
{life with baby} is growing up!
It is with great excitement and a little sadness to announce that {life with baby} is growing up. As many of you know, our sweet baby girl has entered the toddler years. My new blog will still cover all things baby, along with all stages of childhood and motherhood.
Mother to mother, friend to friend, joy in the company we keep. Opie dawn celebrates the modern mommy, navigating life through Christ-centered living.
I hope that you will join me at my new address! Click here for my first post.
I hope that you will join me at my new address! Click here for my first post.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New Years Eve Camp In
We are ringing in the new year with a camp in. All the elements of a camp out, only in the comfort of our living room. We are going to set up a tent, lots of fluffy pillows, blankets, play games, watch movies, etc.
How cute is this tent from Lucy & Michael! Handmade right here in Houston.
I hope you have a fabulous new year! See you next year!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
December wrap up
I have been out of the loop this month. December was filled to the brim with preparing for Christmas,family and I suffered a massive sinus infection that resulted in a ruptured eardrum. Aside from the ear injury, this Christmas was wonderful. Our sweet baby girl, who by the way is two going on thirteen, was a joy! E saw Santa, and with sobs and tears, mustered up enough courage to yell out what she wanted for Christmas. She became fond of the various yard decorations in the neighborhood, and was sad to see them miss shape on the ground during the day. She decorated the tree just so, and sang jingle bells at the top of her lungs! She learned the word “mine!” but also learned that it is fun to give presents as well. She marveled at the presentation of the milk, cookie and carrots for Santa and his reindeer. And she listened and laughed at my reenactment of the Christmas story, with her nativity play set. We had a great time and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas as well!
Our Christmas Tree
Our Christmas Tree
Christmas Eve, getting ready to go to dinner with my family.
E loves Perry's mac and cheese! We had a great Christmas Eve dinner.
After dinner we went to my parents house. E is playing with her new piano from Grand Santa!
E with her party hat, so sleepy!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Two hoots for the price of one!
Bebe au Lait is relaunching Hooter Hiders. These nursing covers are a must for nursing mommies. Buy one new style and pick your choice of classic style for free. The offer ends tomorrow 12/8/09.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Snow Day in Houston!
It snowed today in Houston! This is a very uncommon event. We enjoyed the change of scenery. E liked to stick her tongue out and taste the snow!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Here comes Christmas!
It's the first of December and our halls are fully decked out with Christmas cheer. Stay tuned for a Christmas home tour in the coming days.
This year we are starting a few new traditions.
First we are celebrating the birth of Jesus by making him a birthday cake. We thought this would be a good way of teaching E about the true meaning of Christmas. She is fully aware of her birthday, as we just celebrated it, and seems excited about the cake!
Second, on Christmas eve we are making a point of reading Luke 2, the story of the birth of Jesus.
Last, in honor of hubby's Polish heritage, we are breaking the Oplatek wafer. This is a Polish tradition of blessings to friends and family and remembering what Christmas is all about.
What traditions do you and your family enjoy at Christmas?
Friday, November 27, 2009
Step away from the Pie!
It's the day after Thanksgiving and the leftovers are calling, especially the yummy pies! We were sent home with a pecan pie. After making my way through a fourth of the pecan pie, on my own! I took control of the situation and tossed the pie out. Now I know what you are thinking, wasting a perfectly good pie like that?! I can explain. Hubby does not at all costs eat pecan pie, and we will not have any visitors in the next few days. I knew that if the pie were to be eaten, it would be all me, and I can't have that! Many of you may not know, but I have been trying to lose the nearly 70 pound weight gain I had during my pregnancy! I have accomplished this goal, and now I am working towards what I like to call my wedding weight. 25 more pounds to go and I will reach my goal.
So don't feel bad about tossing the pies out. Remember Christmas is just around the corner!
On a lighter note here are a few savings for this shopping weekend:
So don't feel bad about tossing the pies out. Remember Christmas is just around the corner!
On a lighter note here are a few savings for this shopping weekend:
Happy shopping!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
T H A N K S
Thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Happy Healthy Home
Abundance of Love and Support
New Adventures
Kindness
Silly little smiles and giggles from our sweet baby girl
Abundance of Love and Support
New Adventures
Kindness
Silly little smiles and giggles from our sweet baby girl
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving Day is here today, the great parade is under way, and though it's drizzling quite a bit, I'm sure that I'll see all of it.
Great balloons are floating by, cartoon creatures stories high, Mickey Mouse and Mother Goose, Snoopy and a mammoth moose. Humpty Dumpty, Smokey Bear hover in the autumn air, through the windy skies they sway, I hope that they don't blow away.
Here comes Santa, shaking hand as he waddles by the stands.
It's so much fun, I don't complain when now it really starts to rain. The bands are marching, here they come, pipers pipe and drummers drum, hear the tubas and the flutes, see the clowns in silly suites.
It's pouring now, but not on me, I'm just as dry as I can be, I watch and watch, but don't get wet, I'm watching on our TV set.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
"little puffball blue"
Meet "little puffball blue". This frilly little dress is the creation of my co-worker Rayma. The dress was lovingly named "little puffball blue". Don't you think the name fits? I just love all the tulle and the color is fantastic! She was so sweet to make a ballerina dress for E's birthday. Thank you Rayma!
E twirled herself tired!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Happy Birthday to E!
E's second birthday was fantastic! We had such a great time visiting with friends and family. E enjoyed every minute of it. My dearest friend flew in for the day with her daughter, just to attend E's birthday! It was a good day.
Here are a few photos of the decor! We chose orange and pink for the main colors, and a frilly circus theme overall.
The birthday girl!
Happy Birthday E! We love you!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Belly Laughs and Bubbles
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Dreaming of a pink retro kitchen
E has been wanting a kitchen for months now and she got her wish! We were going to give this to her for her second birthday, but she got it a week early. Hubby had just finished up building the kitchen in our guest bedroom and put it away. Elise charged into the room that he had been held up in for the past hour, and she announced, "Where is my kitchen! It's party time!" Truth be told we were so excited for her to have it, it made it easy for us to give in and reveal the birthday present early. There is more to come, that she will open on her birthday. I know, i know, bad parents for letting her have the present early! haha.
Party, Photography, and Play
Getting closer to E's second birthday! Here are a few hints of the decor for her party.
E tries her hand at photography. Here is a photo of daddy! She pointed the camera and pushed the button like a pro.
We bought these fantastic cookie cutters at Sur la table, and had to try them out. They produced the biggest sugar cookies I have ever seen! Kuhn Rikon kinderkitchen® Kids’ Cookie Cutter Set
It was a fun weekend, even though we are all sick with sinus infections...! Hubby and E had to stay home from church yesterday, and now I am sick too! I will be so happy when this season of cold, flu, sinus, etc. clears up.
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