Abi At Play

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I'm a city girl who recently became a stay at home mom. My passions: my family, minimalism, travel, and style.

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Happy Halloween: Toddler Style

Since it was raining all day I decided to not go trick or treating with Abi instead I took her to the Seattle Children’s Museum because they put together a Halloween carnival. I dressed up Abi as a...

Nov 1, 2012 Like

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Some Times….

Sometimes I wish my blog was anonymous, that I hadn’t given the info to any friends or family, so I could write about everything and anything I wanted to. But since I have given my blog info to...

Oct 31, 2012 Like

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2012 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards

4 months ago I started a meet up group called Urban Seattle Parents for parents who live or just like to hang out in the downtown, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne areas of Seattle (I’ve mentioned it a...

Oct 30, 2012 Like

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More Pre-Halloween Fun

This Sunday was the 2nd Annual Capitol Hill Halloween Carnival called Hilloween in Seattle. Cal Anderson park and Broadway was swarmed with hundreds of children dressed up in fun and scary...

Oct 29, 2012 Like

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It’s been 5 years already?

Yesterday was my 5 year wedding anniversary. Yup, I’m amazed it’s been 5 years, I feel like we just got married. To celebrate my husband, Abi, and I were going to eat dinner early at a quick...

Oct 29, 2012 Like

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Fav of the Week October 22-26

Confession, I enjoy watching the show Katie, and the other day Katie Couric (the host) interviewed Maya and Woody Thompson, parents who’s 4 year old son died of cancer (neuroblastoma). Maya...

Oct 26, 2012 Like

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A Lazy Day

Abi and I spent the whole day in the house. Abi spent the day playing with her toys while I did chores. We ended getting our diapers.com package delivered which got Abi really excited.

Oct 26, 2012 Like

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Ahoy matey!

Once upon a time a little pirate… found some gold… . she shared her riches with her friends… to celebrate they formed a circle and had story time…. with caramel apple and pumpkin bread as snacks…...

Oct 24, 2012 Like

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Ghosts

Abi loves to put her favorite blanket over her head like a ghost and walk around the house bumping into things. Yes, she considers this fun

Oct 23, 2012 Like

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Pumpkin Carving

Today I took Abi to a pumpkin carving get together. One of my husband’s bosses invited us to their home to participate in the Halloween fun. Since this is my first time taking Abi to any such thing...

Oct 22, 2012 Like

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Was It All Worth It?

So a friend from high school Facebooked me today asking my opinion on motherhood. Hey girl, your family is truly beautiful. I have a question for you. My fiancé and I plan to start a family shortly...

Oct 21, 2012 Like

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The Bus

Abi and I waiting for the muni in San Francisco I take Abi to all kinds of kid friendly events/locations either by walking or by taking public transportation. I have a city mini which is a hybrid...

Oct 20, 2012 Like

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They Really Will Play With Anything

not my kid but Abi does climb like this…. via flickr Abi is very mobile now and she is getting into everything. She likes to explore and climb. Sometimes I’m in the kitchen with my back turned for...

Oct 19, 2012 Like

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Fav of the Week October 15-19

A U.K. maxipad company received a facebook rant regarding woman’s periods which the company decided to respond with a funny youtube video

Oct 17, 2012 Like

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The Rain

Seattle’s weather is changing. The leafs are becoming yellow, red, and orange. It’s getting darker faster, it’s starting to rain again, and I can feel the cold. ahhh Fall is here which means my...

Oct 17, 2012 Like

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Redecorating Abi’s Room

So I am wanting to redecorate Abi’s room. Currently her walls are white and most of her furniture is white. We haven’t really found a good way to organize Abi’s toys. So the first thing I would...

Oct 16, 2012 Like

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Grace’s Book Shelf For October

Claire Dederer, author of Poser (and Nerman) (Photo credit: hortensejones) So I haven’t reviewed any books for a while, but I promise you I have been reading. I actually started a monthly mommy...

Oct 16, 2012 Like

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Halloween Fun Has Begun

I take Abi once a week to the Seattle Children’s Museum. No adult is allowed to enter with out a child present. They have lots of fun things to play with and each room has a different theme. Well,...

Oct 15, 2012 Like

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Overloaded Mommmy

Preschool Class I’ve been meaning to post. In fact I’ve started like 3 posts in the past two weeks but I have had a lot going on. To re-cap I have taken up the role of being the Class Rep for my...

Oct 14, 2012 Like

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Play & Learn

Today Abi and I went to our weekly Tuesday parent meetup. At this point most of the parents that attend are regulars. It’s been a couple of weeks since we last came to our meetup, since the person...

Sep 19, 2012 Like

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Playing With The Big Kids

Now that Abi is able to walk she doesn’t want to be in her stroller, she doesn’t want to be carried very much… she just wants to explore. So today I took her to the Children’s Museum and that’s...

Sep 18, 2012 Like

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First Day of School

Today was Abi’s first day of school! Well, kind of…In Seattle there are a handful of Cooperative Preschools associated with the Seattle Community College that have classes for toddlers 1-2 years...

Sep 15, 2012 Like

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Shoes

Today was a milestone day…I bought Abi her first pair of shoes. I’m really happy but I also feel like crying. My little baby is growing up and I can’t make it stop. I want her to stay little...

Sep 13, 2012 Like

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Showing Love

via Emma Magazine Parenting is being the role model you want your child to be. This is why after seeing this picture of a father in Germany wearing a red skirt to support his son who likes to wear...

Sep 1, 2012 Like

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15 months old

at water feature in Seattle’s Children’s Museum Abi turned 15 months yesterday. In the past month she has really gone from an infant to a toddler. First off she’s walking ALOT. It’s like watching a...

Aug 28, 2012 Like

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Camping 2012

Abi in the car This summer has been fantastic is Seattle. Sadly, I haven’t taken Abi camping. So this weekend Abi, Sarge, my hubby and I went to Bainbridge (an island across from Seattle) and...

Aug 27, 2012 Like

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Madison Park

Currently at 2pm it’s 84 degrees. Yes, in most parts of the U.S. this wouldn’t be something to get excited about but for Seattle weather standards this is something to high five strangers in the...

Aug 18, 2012 Like

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Blogging By Phone

Today I got my first smart phone, yes I am super behind in the technology department. Now I can blog at any point and post pictures sooner.

Aug 17, 2012 Like

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Update On Growing Out A Pixie

I recently just got my first haircut since deciding to grow out my pixie. This was my first hair cut in ….I don’t straighten all of my hair just the bangs and the trim around my faceMy current goal...

Aug 4, 2012 Like

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Back In Seattle

So I just got back into Seattle Tuesday and I haven’t stopped doing things since I landed. The flight was early in the morning and I made it back home quickly and easily (Abi slept the whole...

Aug 2, 2012 Like

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Abi At Play

Happy Halloween: Toddler Style

Some Times….

2012 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards

More Pre-Halloween Fun

It’s been 5 years already?

Fav of the Week October 22-26

A Lazy Day

Ahoy matey!

Ghosts

Pumpkin Carving

Was It All Worth It?

The Bus

They Really Will Play With Anything

Fav of the Week October 15-19

The Rain

Redecorating Abi’s Room

Grace’s Book Shelf For October

Halloween Fun Has Begun

Overloaded Mommmy

Play & Learn

Playing With The Big Kids

First Day of School

Shoes

Showing Love

15 months old

Camping 2012

Madison Park

Blogging By Phone

Update On Growing Out A Pixie

Back In Seattle

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Abi At Play

Happy Halloween: Toddler Style

Some Times….

2012 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards

More Pre-Halloween Fun

It’s been 5 years already?

Fav of the Week October 22-26

A Lazy Day

Ahoy matey!

Ghosts

Pumpkin Carving

Was It All Worth It?

The Bus

They Really Will Play With Anything

Fav of the Week October 15-19

The Rain

Redecorating Abi’s Room

Grace’s Book Shelf For October

Halloween Fun Has Begun

Overloaded Mommmy

Play & Learn

Playing With The Big Kids

First Day of School

Shoes

Showing Love

15 months old

Camping 2012

Madison Park

Blogging By Phone

Update On Growing Out A Pixie

Back In Seattle

Growing Up Geeky growingupgeeky.com

Little Mama Jama littlemamajama.com

Momma Young at Home mommayoungathome.com

Paralegal Mom paralegalmom.com

Wisconsin Mommy wisconsinmommy.com

Atta Mama sharylovesyou.com

All Work And No Play Makes Mommy... makemommygosomethin...

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