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My Little Pumpkin
Pictures of your baby in a pumpkin patch are pretty much required for their first Halloween, right? Of course they are! We spent some time at the pumpkin patch at a local church. Emma had fallen...
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Halloween 2012
So here’s the thing: babies in costumes are always cute. And when it’s your own baby? FREAKING ADORABLE. I made Emma this Piglet costume, inspired by one I saw for sale on Etsy. Two pairs of pink...
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Thanksgiving
I’m so thankful for my little girl and our little family this year! We celebrated the holiday with Jose’s family in Corpus Christi. It was the first time they had all met Emma, and she was the star of...
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Christmas Already?
I looked at the calendar yesterday and was shocked to realize Christmas is less than two weeks away. Thanks to the three-weeks-and-counting of various illnesses in our household, I am so far behind!...
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from my little family to you and yours! I hope your holidays are happy and bright! This is the first time we’ve stayed in Houston for Christmas, and only the second time I’ve ever...
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Independence Day
Emma’s decked out in her stars (sans stripes) and ready to celebrate! In fact, she’s so ready that she’s only slept a total of 35 minutes in the last 8 hours! Party time! Yaaaaaay! Hope everyone’s...
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The Pumpkin Patch
(For reference: Pumpkin Patch 2012) We took Emma over to the pumpkin patch on Sunday and she had a blast. Prepare yourself for photo overload! Hey, it’s my blog and I’ll post a zillion photos if I want...
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Halloween 2013
We had a busy and fun Halloween yesterday. Somehow circling back around to what was Emma’s first real holiday a year ago threw the past year into perspective — my little Piglet, who we had to prop up...
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Stocking Update
It’s been 2 months since my last “stocking progress report” and I know you’re all wondering how it’s going…right? (Or at least, maybe you are if you haven’t seen my updates on Instagram.) Here’s where...
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This ‘n That
— 1 — Remember how last week I said I went to the doctor because I’ve been feeling run down and achy for 2+ weeks? They drew blood and tested for various things including mono, to which I was all “ok,...
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This ‘n That
— 1 — During the government shutdown, I finally joined Erin for a manicure and got gel nails for the first time. I’ve gotten them redone twice since then and have been REALLY impressed with their...
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Christmas Wish List
For a while, everyone in my family would send around wish lists for Christmas but we haven’t really done that for the past few years. I’m not sure why, because I always love a good wish list! So Santa,...
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Stocking Update
With 2 weeks until Christmas, I am so very excited to report that I have FINISHED stitching the entire front of Emma’s stocking. Cross stitch? Done. Outlining back stitch? Done! Name added? DONE. Last...
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This ‘n That
I’m all about Christmas this week! — 1 — We got our Christmas tree last weekend on the coldest day of this winter so far — brr! We got a slightly smaller tree than in years past, mainly because I...
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Emma’s Christmas Wish List
Ok, she’s 16 months old so she doesn’t REALLY have a wish list. But here’s what she’ll be getting! 1. A toy shopping cart. This is on its way as I type — her major present from Jose and me this year....
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Emma’s Christmas Stocking
It is done! Emma’s stocking is really, truly done — and hanging by the fireplace for all to admire. This project has given me a whole new understanding of the phrase “labor of love,” and I am so proud...
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from my little family to yours! Our holiday “agenda” involves eating tasty treats, opening fun presents, and a lot of playing and laughing. I hope you are all having similarly...
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Christmas 2013
Scenes from our house yesterday… Twas the night before Christmas… Egg & sausage casserole for breakfast — just like Gima makes! Fascinated by a Nutcracker-themed episode of Super Why… Family...
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Zoo Lights
Last night we took a trip to the Houston Zoo for Zoo Lights. I’d never been, and it was a cool event! The whole zoo is decorated with lights and animal shapes and there’s holiday music along with...
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Toddler Valentines
You know what one of the most fun things about having a kid is? I get to do all sorts of fun kid stuff again! Like make valentines for Emma to give to her friends at daycare tomorrow! This is...
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