tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11554069660345988032024-03-21T01:03:00.540-05:00hot coffee mamaAnne U @ hot coffee mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294998708740918197noreply@blogger.comBlogger405125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155406966034598803.post-58718434683045239512013-12-23T13:30:00.000-06:002013-12-23T13:30:42.847-06:00Our Christmas Card and Then SomeI finally mailed out Christmas cards this morning. Which means people won't receive them until after Christmas. Oh well, I tried, but of course I procrastinated, because that's just what I do. Might be a good New Year's resolution to work on, or maybe the year after instead. <br />
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Here are some that didn't make the card, but now that I think on it, I should have put them all on the card, because these really show my kids' different personalities. Except for the crying, I'm surprised there was no crying this year. <br />
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I then just felt off, not right, slightly yucky feeling, for the next couple of days. Maybe I'm coming down with an end of summer flu bug? Then my sister-in-law suggested jokingly that I might be pregnant again. The doom kind of music played in my head, you know, the kind you hear in movies, and then it hit me. Yes, I had all the symptoms, and no period. A test confirmed it, I was surprised, happy, and then sick, and so coffee and I began our battle.<br />
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The smell and sight of it turned my stomach almost as bad as the smell of everything else plus onions (which still turns my stomach). I told Chuck to make his coffee in the basement so I wouldn't have to look at the awful stuff. I thought we (coffee, not Chuck) would never get back together. Then one morning, many many weeks later (at about week 17 of pregnancy) it happened. I had a small cup and it wasn't that bad, in fact, it was even a little comforting. Since that day our relationship has grown, but I still try not to have more than one cup a day. At 20 weeks now, I finally feel like myself again, just 15 lb. heavier. <br />
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Yes, it is nice to have an old friend back in my life.<br />
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We are expecting #3 in late April 2014, a little bit of a surprise but very welcome. I was very sick with morning sickness for about 3 months, I could barely get off the couch. But now I feel much better and am halfway through with the pregnancy.<br />
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I'm not sure where I'm going with this little blog of mine, but lets just see what happens.<br />
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Please leave a comment to let me know you are still out there and I'll stop by and say hello! Oh, and this might be a stupid question, but how do you reply to comments with email? I should know this by now, but I don't.Anne U @ hot coffee mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04294998708740918197noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155406966034598803.post-32230080021229462352013-07-22T17:42:00.000-05:002013-07-22T17:42:00.196-05:00In The Sprinkler We Go<center>
Went over to my sister-in-law's house the other weekend to take family photos and had some fun sprinkler time afterwards to cool down. This was Isaac's first experience with the sprinkler, and he just loved it!<br />
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He gets those eyelashes from his daddy, I love them.<br />
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Yeah, this is definitely my daughter, not a fan of sprinklers. We're more kiddie pool kind of girls.<br />
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Such a nut. I think this face-plant in the sprinklers was an accident but it didn't scare him off, he's a tough kid.<br />
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Been real busy at the farm lately, picking strawberries, playing outside, housework, working on my photo biz... I always have something to do. This summer is just going by way too fast. </center>
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Just wanted to post some lovely photos of my daughter picking summer wildflowers during sunset here at the farm.<br />
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<br /> Truly magical, see more photos<a href="http://anneuphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/picking-wildflowers---lodi-area-photographer"> HERE</a>.</center>
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I can't believe my boy is going potty now, and he's doing really well! My husband brought in the potty chair after he turned one, and I thought it would be too early to even start! But then I thought that we can work on getting him <i>at least comfortable</i> with sitting in the chair so he won't rebel and throw a fit later on down the road. <br />
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Isaac peed not too long after, we made a <b>big deal</b>, and it just clicked for him! After about the tenth time of him peeing in the pot, I knew that he knew what he was doing and it wasn't just a coincidence. Isaac is now 14 months and I am positive that he knows exactly what he's doing because he goes right away after he sits down. He has gone #2 a few times, but he's not comfortable enough to do it a lot yet.<br />
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Now I'm starting to think that maybe we as parents are not starting early enough with potty training? I don't know when other parents decide to start but I think it's somewhere around 2 years? I personally started with my oldest Lucy at about 16 months and she was in underwear at 2 years and 3 months. I do believe that Isaac's case is quite unusual, but maybe if we started early on, shortly after one, <b><u>be consistent</u></b> (very important) and encourage but not shame them, maybe training would be easier. <br />
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I know that Isaac could still be in diapers at 3 years (I hope not), but maybe he won't. When did/are you going to start potty training, and if you did, what challenges did you face? Do you think my theory is crazy? Please leave a comment down below and let me know, I would love to hear what other mamas think on this issue.</center>
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Life has been crazy lately and I've been pretty busy. Hopefully I'll find time to blog more later this week. For now, here is a photo of the lovely Lindsey! She had her baby about a week ago, a precious baby boy. Congrats! To see more of her session, head on over to my photography site <a href="http://anneuphotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/6/lindseys-maternity-session---madison-area-photographer">HERE</a>. </center><br />
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A few weeks ago we got some new baby chicks, just in time for spring!<br />
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I must admit, they're pretty cute.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8938365142/" title="DSC_0258res by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0258res" height="425" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/8938365142_78390b2261_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8938364472/" title="DSC_0262res by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0262res" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/8938364472_e344e13437_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8937740413/" title="DSC_0277res by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0277res" height="425" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8937740413_38812755af_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8937740177/" title="DSC_0311res by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0311res" height="425" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8937740177_48a7a71f15_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Of course that was a few weeks ago, they are getting pretty big now, almost as big as chickens. They don't quite fit into the box much anymore, one hopped out yesterday and I picked it up and put it back in the box. Yup, you heard right, I'm turning into quite the country girl. Okay, not really, but I'm still pretty proud of myself.</center>
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This little blog of mine has been kind of quiet lately. I've been really busy working on my new photography website, and I am now ready to share! <br />
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It's not perfect yet, I'm still growing and learning but I'm trying to embrace the journey, my journey.</center><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8665947162/" title="DSC_0650re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8665947162_269c065124_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="DSC_0650re (800x533)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8664847773/" title="DSC_0677re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8664847773_860b6a0f5b_c.jpg" width="800" height="531" alt="DSC_0677re (800x531)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014627/" title="DSC_0921re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8686014627_137571ecfa_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="DSC_0921re (800x533)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8687132430/" title="DSC_0888re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8687132430_274a9f44af_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="DSC_0888re (800x533)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014405/" title="DSC_0941re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8686014405_93526d156a_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="DSC_0941re (800x533)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8696911148/" title="DSC_0996re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8397/8696911148_51e86abf23_c.jpg" width="800" height="531" alt="DSC_0996re (800x531)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8696911332/" title="IHF: Play by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8696911332_9e0321260d_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="IHF: Play"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110352/" title="DSC_0041re2 (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/8729110352_56191aba5b_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="DSC_0041re2 (800x533)"></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110110/" title="DSC_0060re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/8729110110_db58b6e2bf_c.jpg" width="800" height="531" alt="DSC_0060re (800x531)"></a><br />
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Now for the warm summer days, I am so excited!<br />
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It has taken awhile for me to get used to living here at the farm since we moved about a year ago. I was adjusting to life with a new baby boy (who didn't like to sleep) so my life was turned upside down even that much more.<br />
<br /> Now we have a new rhythm, Isaac is pretty much sleeping through the night, and weaned for the most part (breastfeeding was insanely stressful, especially when you are not blessed with a fabulous milk production), and life feels like it is back to normal. Or a new normal anyway, a better normal.<br />
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It truly is pretty out here in the country.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110384/" title="DSC_0009re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0009re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/8729110384_6cff291fda_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110352/" title="DSC_0041re2 (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0041re2 (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/8729110352_56191aba5b_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8727990565/" title="DSC_0053re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0053re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/8727990565_cfa8244cb5_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110246/" title="DSC_0056re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0056re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/8729110246_e1ca213554_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8729110110/" title="DSC_0060re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0060re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/8729110110_db58b6e2bf_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<br /> Happy Mother's Day, we are going out for ice cream at Culver's, my favorite. Love spending time with my little family. And my daughter is probably going to pick even more of these dandelions, she thinks they are amazing and loves giving them to me, the look on her face when she does melts my heart.<br />
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pink/home<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8706015836/" title="DSC_0565re (531x800) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0565re (531x800)" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8414/8706015836_32b3599af9_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8704892559/" title="DSC_0575re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0575re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8704892559_c67480c7af_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8706015862/" title="DSC_0577re (531x800) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0577re (531x800)" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8277/8706015862_392529a5b7_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8704892405/" title="DSC_0578re (531x800) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0578re (531x800)" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8258/8704892405_0e6b673935_c.jpg" width="531" /></a><br />
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Love these creamy ivory lace curtains at my parents' house, I really want to buy my own just so I can photograph them.<br />
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<i>Ivory/Dream</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8696911148/" title="DSC_0996re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0996re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8397/8696911148_51e86abf23_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8696911130/" title="spring fun (800x800) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="spring fun (800x800)" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8696911130_b77e86b8ab_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8696911332/" title="DSC_1034re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_1034re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8696911332_9e0321260d_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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Been too busy lately enjoying the nice weather here while it lasts!</center><br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.inthemomentwith.com/blog/randomness-ww-90/">In the Moment With</a>, <a href="http://liveandloveoutloud.com/2013/04/30/mirror/">live and love out loud</a>, <a href="http://www.projectalicia.com/">project alicia</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8687132430/" title="DSC_0888re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0888re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8687132430_274a9f44af_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014489/" title="DSC_0886re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0886re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8686014489_b11c32a684_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014545/" title="DSC_0940re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0940re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8686014545_a1ddab7ba6_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014405/" title="DSC_0941re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0941re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8686014405_93526d156a_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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Spring in finally here in Wisconsin, yeah! <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8686014627/" title="DSC_0921re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0921re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8546/8686014627_137571ecfa_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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As you can see, my kids look like they could care less. My son is even giving me "the bird". Or so it seems. <br />
Happy spring everybody!<br />
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<a href="http://www.projectalicia.com/p/spring-challenge.html#.UUhuoRxnqEE" target="_blank"><img alt="Nurture Photography Challenge - Spring 2013 Edition" border="0" height="185" src="http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo34/iowalish/Project%20alicia%203/NurtureSpring2013Button250_zpsb4d9a776.jpg" width="185" /></a></center>
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The temps here in Wisconsin are barely getting out of the 30s and 40s, so it still feels like winter here. The other day Lucy wanted to play outside with the farm dog Bruce, so I bundled her up and off she went. They looked so cute together so I snapped some pics through the warmth of my living room window. It sure looks like it could be warm outside with the sun shining and the green grass slowly popping through in spots here and there, so we are very hopeful that spring will be here soon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8665947162/" title="DSC_0650re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0650re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8253/8665947162_269c065124_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8664847805/" title="DSC_0664re (800x533) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0664re (800x533)" height="533" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8265/8664847805_57e4b816e9_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8664847657/" title="lucy and dog (800x590) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="lucy and dog (800x590)" height="590" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8664847657_bce9d9e382_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49159809@N02/8664847773/" title="DSC_0677re (800x531) by Anne U, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0677re (800x531)" height="531" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8664847773_860b6a0f5b_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<em>green/nature</em><br />
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Isaac is going through this stage now where he has to take off his socks, it's a miracle if he keeps his socks on for more than 5 minutes. I fear we might have a potential child stripper on our hands, you know, the kid that can't stand wearing clothes and leaves trails of his clothing all around. The other day I put him down for his afternoon nap, which he did not take (he's transitioning into one nap a day so sometimes he takes it and sometimes not). So I go to pick up my crying boy, and after carrying him awhile, I realize his left arm is completely out of his sleeve, which means he must have pulled it out himself.<br />
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So then I start imagining him being a little older, running around bare naked in our backyard with the dirty farm dog, with me running after him. Then I start thinking of potential punishments to give him, for something he hasn't even done yet. Am I the only mom that does this? Probably, but I like to mentally prepare myself for things. <br />
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Having a boy is just so different from girls, I mean, <i>Lucy was really good</i>. Terrible twos...never had them. In fact, two was my favorite stage for her, she was so cute and fun. But Isaac is just so different, and so naughty, I definitely have my hands full with this one.<br />
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So now I am in the process of teaching my girl how to use my camera, because if Isaac does run around naked in my backyard, I want footage but I'll be too busy running after that bare bum to capture it. I mentally figured out that the best punishment would be to show those pictures to his future friends and potential girlfriend when he is older. And I mean <i>much much olde</i><i>r</i>. <br />
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Whew, I have been so busy lately. We all went up to visit my parents' house last weekend to celebrate Isaac turning the big one. It was real nice and relaxing, the kids had fun, and got just a little bit spoiled. <br />
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I went all out for Isaac's birthday (NOT). I made chocolate cupcakes and...that was it. Hey, he's one, he doesn't care. As long as there's food, he loves food.<br />
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I'm also in the process of pulling out and washing the bigger size hand-me-down clothes for the kids (they both went through a little growth spurt) as well as clothes for summer, like the kids really need them right now. The temperature won't even get out of the 30s.<br />
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Isaac has been pretty crabby lately, he popped a new tooth (7 teeth already) and has gotten another cold, shocker. We are also working on seriously weaning, I don't think we are quite ready to give it up all together, so we'll just see how long the milk lasts.<br />
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Good news is that now I think we officially have a walker! He's been taking steps here and there but now I think he's finally ready, he was just cruisin' around tonight. I'm loving the new independence but still a little sad at the same time, I think you mamas out there know the feeling. <br />
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So how has everyone been doing? This weather is really getting me down, am I the only one still in a little weather funk?<br />
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I'm also seriously thinking about changing the name of my blog, I'm just not feeling it anymore. What do you think?</center><br />
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Can you believe this was me exactly one year ago? My belly was enormous! This was taken about a couple days before giving birth to my boy Isaac.<br />
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Life with you this past year hasn't always been rainbows and sunshine, you can be very naughty and make me want to pull my hair out. <br />
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But I still love you lots little man, you sure know how to make your mama laugh, even when you're being a little stinker! Can't believe you are turning one this weekend.</center><br />
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I really should be making dinner right now (boring) but I decided to post instead. <br />
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The edit me challenge is back, I used to love to participate way back before baby, so I decided to use my mad skillz and try a new edit (for me).<br />
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<br /> Opened in Photoshop Elements and cloned out minor imperfections and distractions. Adjusted levels, added soft light layer 30%, new layer gold 15% screen. Used coffee shop's sun flare action and adjusted to my liking. Adjusted brightness and contrast, did a slight burning around the edges to make the girl pop more, reduced noise slightly and sharpened for web and there you go, more or less. I was playing really fast and don't know if I remember everything. <br />
<br /> You should really go do it if you like to play around in photoshop (or just if you want to procrastinate like me), it's totally fun!<br />
If you don't own photoshop then play around with free editing sites like <a href="http://picmonkey.com/">picmonkey.com</a>, I still go there a lot.<br />
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This year for dying Easter eggs we used Kool-aid instead of the color dye, the stuff smelled so much better.<br />
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However, the pinks and purples were more of a brown and orange color, and the blues and greens were very light, but I'll just own it and say I wanted them to turn out this way. I actually do like how the colors all seem to go together.<br />
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I have been in such a funk lately, hope it passes soon. Winter just does not seem to want to let go yet.<br />
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I also feel kind of bad because I did not take <i>any pictures</i> on Easter day, <b>not one</b>. <br />
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We all looked great too. My men were in their suits, I was wearing a dress and curled my hair, Lucy was looking adorable in white. But Isaac was not having a good day, very crabby, cried through most of the Mass too, which made me almost cry.<br />
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So I decided we will just have to have a redo sometime soon, because...I can. <br />
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Isaac's birthday is on Sunday, so bittersweet. My baby is getting so big, not going to be a baby for much longer.</center>
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I have been busy busy lately. I recently purchased the workshop on <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/">creativeLIVE</a> (amazing website) called "28 Days with Sue Bryce" and I am loving every minute of it. She really pushes you out of your comfort zone mentally as well as physically to move forward in your business. And I'm currently in the process of setting up my photography business, so this is perfect for me.<br />
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Now I just want to say that I hate spending money. Let me repeat...<i><b>I hate to spend money</b></i>. But I feel like I will make that money back and more with tips she gives on posing, marketing, and other business related matters. If you haven't watched her video on <i>Fear</i>, go to You Tube and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0HVwnOS0Wg"><i><b>watch it now</b></i></a>, it will change your life. Or at least give you something to think about.<br />
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My little models, loving the portrait of my Lucy.</center>
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This pretty much sums up my week over here...minus the mounds of laundry and dishes.</center>
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Linking with <a href="http://www.serendipityissweet.com/">friday photo journal</a><br /><br />
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