Toddler Talk Tuesday

Jen at The Suburban Mom created a new meme called Toddler Talk Tuesday, where we get to share with you some of the cute things our kids say. Because to us, they’re the cutest, funniest, smartest kids in the world. Humor us. Lately, Violet is adamant about picking out her own shoes in the morning. [...]

A Birthday is Rapidly Approaching

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Violet turns 2 a month from tomorrow. I’m not dealing well with this. She is still cuddly and lovey some of the time, when she wants to, but she is definitely strong willed and stubborn. I wonder where she got that from? Hmm… She is definitely not a little baby anymore and well into toddlerhood. [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Mommy & Violet atop Red Rocks

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Mommy Guilt and Hypocrisy

I have been more than vocal about our decision to keep Violet rear facing in the car as long as possible. It is working out great in our Scion xB. We have a Britax Marathon that fits perfectly and she is completely content rear facing. We have no plans to turn her around in that [...]

Small Talk Six – Spoiled

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Want to join in? Go here to learn how and to view the weekly Small Talk Six topics for 2010. Today’s topic is “6 ways you indulge or spoil your children.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . . [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Cruisin’

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Wordless Wednesday – 21 month pics

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Courtesy Dreaming Green Photography

Perfect

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Today was perfect in so many ways. From a big hug and her first “uv oo” in reply to me saying “Love you!”, to Dallas Braden’s perfect game, the day was perfect. Scott got me Starbucks first thing in the morning. I haven’t had Starbucks since December! We went to Maxfund to drop off our [...]

Road Trip!

In less than a month, Scott and I will be taking off for an adult-only road trip to Kansas City! We’re meeting up with my brother who is driving down from the Twin Cities, and we’re going to watch the Rockies play the Royals for two games. Violet gets to stay home with grandma. In [...]

Amy Michelle Diaper Bag Review

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Thanks to my awesome brother, I have a great Coach diaper bag. I love it – and use it all the time. However, there are some times when I want something a little more practical. That’s where the Amy Michelle Madison Avenue Diaper Bag comes in. I recently was introduced to Amy Michelle, a local [...]