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sick days

lil’ man is a lil’ under the weather. so we’re staying close to home today. we’ve also discovered that anytime he is congested, his go-to way of getting rid of it is by puking up the mucus. there’s...

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8 months

my tiny little pacey-butt is 8 months old today. he’s getting so big- a day doesn’t go by without getting a “whoa, big boy!” from an onlooker. it’s fun to watch his little personality develop more...

Apr 30, 2013 Like

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women’s half marathon

i got to run my first half marathon since payson was born this past weekend with two of my besties. it was a really good time. it was a women’s half marathon, the first of its kind here in san...

Feb 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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with love.

our lil’ heartbreaker wants to wish you a happy valentine’s day. hope it’s filled with love.

Feb 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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5 months

my lil’ man turned 5 months yesterday. and that officially marks 2 months sans-blogging for me. i’m embarrassed. i’ve just been having so much fun with this lil’ ball of love, i lost track of time....

Feb 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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3 months

my little baby boy is 3 months old! it’s unbelievable how time flies. there were times when i wondered when all the crazy-fun i had heard abou would begin. i’ve found the answer; it’s 3 months....

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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the best sound

want to know the best sound ever? it’s the sound of your almost-3-month-old cooing and talking away with delight in his new-found ability to use his hands. it’s been so fun watching him grow and...

Nov 29, 2012 Like

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happy halloween!

aych. ay. double el – oh, double you, double e, en. spells halloween! i must admit; i’m afraid of the dark. i’m afraid of ghosts, scary movies, and things jumping out at me. i’m an all-around wuss....

Oct 31, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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on leaps of faith..

this week was a big week around here. i feel like i went through another mommyhood rite of passage; vaccinations. want to know the toughest thing in the world? seeing your tiny baby in pain. lil’ p...

Oct 27, 2012 Like

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dear payson…

dear payson, i love your sweet little bubble toes. i love that they remind me of the poor, unfortunate souls in ursela’s cave on the little mermaid. in a way cuter and not scary way. in a ‘i want...

Oct 23, 2012 Like

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remember me?

oh, hey. remember me? i used to blog here and stuff. i’ve been on hiatus just lovin’ up on my lil’ one and all. he’s already 6 weeks old, which in newborn years is like attending his elementary...

Oct 12, 2012 Like

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39 weeks. and a surprise.

so sorry for my absence. but, given the above picture, i’m sure you’ll understand. ethan and i went in for our appointment to try to get “lil’ bud” turned around at 38 weeks and then this happened…...

Sep 7, 2012 Like

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37 weeks

yep. i could have a baby any day now and it would be totally healthy and full grown. that ish is cray. i’m super excited to see the chiropractor/acupuncturist today. i found one that specializes in...

Aug 24, 2012 Like

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full term and thinking

i am 37 weeks today. full term. unbelievable. it feels like time has flown by. i feels like i was just having the semi-frantic phone call with the doctor’s office, getting the news and responding...

Aug 22, 2012 Like

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36 weeks

we had our 36 week appointment this week. we got some good news and some bad news. good news: lil’ bud is healthy and growing. he’s already 7 pounds and has the same size head as an average 39-week...

Aug 18, 2012 Like

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thankful

i feel so blessed. i feel completely surrounded by love. my baby shower and ethan’s suprise 30th birthday party were this past weekend and i’ve been left with a singing heart. it was overwhelmingly...

Aug 14, 2012 Like

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my husband is 30 today.

this is my husband. he turns 30 today. he also happens to be the smartest, kindest, strive-to-be-godly-est man i know. and my favorite person to be addicted to watching teen mom with. i hope he...

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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35 weeks

thirty five. last week before i’m full term. where has the time gone? it’s insane to think that the big day could basically come any day now. my ankles are still having water retaining contests....

Aug 10, 2012 Like

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34 weeks

34 weeks. and lil’ bud is the size of a butternut squash. do you like the drawing? i thought it was pretty clever myself. get it? the bug is being ‘squashed’ under the shoe. ha! gets me every time....

Aug 6, 2012 Like

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word.

{via}i hope my husband is ok with me sharing this, but, we are nervous about money. e was told that he will still have a job this fall but until then, we are living on my paycheck and, oh yeah,...

Aug 2, 2012 Like

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u.s.a.

opening ceremonies. in a few hours. i can’t wait! i love seeing the unhumanly-fast runners break new 100 meter records, the miniature ladies fly through the air on the uneven bars and {of course}...

Jul 28, 2012 Like

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33 weeks.

swollen ankles are fun. they look great in sandals, they’re ultra-slimming, and i haven’t tested it yet, but i’m fairly sure they’d taste great toasted with chocolate and graham crackers.e and i...

Jul 27, 2012 Like

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word.

{via}

Jul 24, 2012 Like

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32 weeks.

i was corrected this week when i was telling someone that i was 8 months along. silly me for thinking that 32 weeks = 8 months. it had something to do with not being 4 weeks in every month. i don’t...

Jul 20, 2012 Like

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she thinks my tractor’s sexy

my sweet friend from college, kate colosi, took our maternity pics yesterday. here’s a little preview.i’d like to apologize to my husband, mother, and friends that had to listen to me freak out...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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growin’ belly.

it’s great that pregnancy gives you an excuse for almost everything. ”oh, you want to carry that for me? don’t mind if i do.” ”i have got to take a nap!”. the list goes on and on. one of the most...

Jul 17, 2012 Like

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31 weeks.

a pineapple? a cotton-pickin’ pineapple? how does a pineapple-size anything fit into an already jammed with vital organs abdomen? more importantly, how does said pineapple have the room to do the...

Jul 13, 2012 Like

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the fair

we kick-started our july 4th festivities with a little trip to the fair. ethan and our friends went fried-food crazy, attempted {several times} to win over-sized stuffed animals, my friend and i...

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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30 weeks.

happy belated 4th of july! the 4th has always been one of my favorite holidays. i told the huz this year i wanted 3 f’s: fruit, friends, fireworks. no fruit. fireworks were a bust {or, insanely...

Jul 6, 2012 Like

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2 years.

3 years ago today was like any other. until the most handsome man i had ever seen walked into my life. 2 years ago today, that man became my husband and has spent every moment since showing me what...

Jul 3, 2012 Like

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From Under the Willow Tree

sick days

8 months

women’s half marathon

with love.

5 months

3 months

the best sound

happy halloween!

on leaps of faith..

dear payson…

remember me?

39 weeks. and a surprise.

37 weeks

full term and thinking

36 weeks

thankful

my husband is 30 today.

35 weeks

34 weeks

word.

u.s.a.

33 weeks.

word.

32 weeks.

she thinks my tractor’s sexy

growin’ belly.

31 weeks.

the fair

30 weeks.

2 years.

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