tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23015692409212621432024-03-12T16:43:29.177-07:00ramblings with ellieemily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-77434577472104199592013-08-29T20:25:00.001-07:002013-08-29T20:25:18.892-07:00More Freezer Foods<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Okay, here is the list I keep on my fridge of all the dinners for one and a half to two months (we eat with my husband's family once a week, we eat out once a week, and maybe with my family every other week). I fill in the little bubbles as we eat them. There are two bubbles, because I have two of everything made (or on hand).</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">August-September Cooking List</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Sloppy Joes: French Fries, Fruit Salad</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Spaghetti: Bread, Salad</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Nachos: Chips, Taco meat, Queso, and the fixins </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Meatloaf muffins: Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Beef Fajitas: Tortillas, Sour Cream, Queso,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Frito Pie: Chili, Fritos, and the fixins </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Hamburger(Grilled): French Fries, Fruit Salad </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Steak(Grilled): Corn, Baked Beans</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Sweet BBQ Chicken: Mac and Cheese, Fruit Salad</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">O O</span></b><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Teriyaki Chicken: Couscous, Stirfry veggies</div>
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Here is my freezer. Top shelf (you can't see) has my steaks and hamburger meat. The next shelf has one of each frozen meal (at least the ones we haven't eaten). The third shelf also has one of each meal. The bottom shelf is Adam's lunch shelf. I also like to by those long french loaves of bread from the bakery and split them in thirds and freeze them. They defrost super quick and easy to turn into a side.The door and bottom bin has my frozen veggies. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Easy frozen beef dishes:</b></span><br />
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<b>Spaghetti:</b> Nothing fancy here just spaghetti packet, ground beef, and tomato sauce and stuff.... Adam doesn't care for the jarred stuff as much.<br />
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<b>Taco meat:</b> same thing pretty basic, just seasonings and beef. <br />
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<b>Beef fajitas:</b> This is my only beef recipe where the meat is not cooked ahead of time. Cut the beef (skirt or flank steak) into strips, some fajita seasoning(I split my recipes in two so I put 1/2 packet in each bag, 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (per freezer meal), slice up a couple bell peppers (I like two use to different colors) and toss them in the bag(s), and slice up an onion and toss that in too. That's it! Super Easy!<br />
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<br /><b>Chili for Frito Pie:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 pounds</span><span itemprop="name"> Ground Beef</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">3 cloves</span><span itemprop="name"> Garlic, Minced (optional)</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 can</span><span itemprop="name"> Tomato Sauce</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 can</span><span itemprop="name"> Ro-tel </span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Salt</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Ground Oregano</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 Tablespoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Ground Cumin</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Chili Powder </span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 can</span><span itemprop="name"> (14-ounce) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/4 cup</span><span itemprop="name"> Masa (corn Flour) Or Regular Corn Meal</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 cup</span><span itemprop="name"> Warm Water</span></span></li>
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Preparation Instructions</h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Brown ground beef with garlic in a pot over medium-high heat.
Add tomato sauce, Rotel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Cover
and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
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Add drained and rinsed beans. Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes. <br />
Mix masa with water, then add to the chili. Stir to combine and simmer for a final 10 to 15 minutes.<br />
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Let cool, bag, and the freeze. Took reheat, I left mine thaw out on the counter, run under warm water, or overnight it in the fridge till dinner time the next day and then pour it into a pot and warm it up. <br />
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<b>Sloppy Joes:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Butter</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2-1/2 pounds</span><span itemprop="name"> Ground Beef</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 whole</span><span itemprop="name"> Large Onion, Diced</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 whole</span><span itemprop="name"> Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">5 cloves</span><span itemprop="name"> Garlic, Minced</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1-1/2 cup</span><span itemprop="name"> Ketchup</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span><span itemprop="name"> Water</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 Tablespoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Brown Sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">2 teaspoons</span><span itemprop="name"> Chili Powder </span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Dry Mustard</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span><span itemprop="name"> Red Pepper Flakes </span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount"> </span><span itemprop="name"> Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount"> </span><span itemprop="name"> Salt To Taste</span></span></li>
<li><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><span itemprop="amount"> </span><span itemprop="name"> Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste</span></span></li>
</ul>
<h4 class="recipe-sub-head">
Preparation Instructions</h4>
Add butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high
heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and
discard.<br />
Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft. <br />
Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir
to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Also add Worcestershire. <br />
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Really there are so many things that you could freeze (soups, stews, casseroles, enchiladas, just browned meat, or grilled chicken patties...). This are just some of the meals that my pretty picky family enjoys. emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-11569861006050267342013-08-21T21:22:00.002-07:002013-08-21T21:22:45.395-07:00Easy Chicken Freezer MealsSo I started freezing meals a couple months back now and it has been a HUGE hit in my house.<br />
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<b>Pros:</b><br />
<b>1). We end up saving money</b>. I always had a bad habit of food spoiling before I ever cooked it... now that is not a problem anymore. We also don't end up eating out as often, because there is delicious easily made food at home.<br />
<b>2). It makes dinner so easy. </b>I am not a big fan of cooking, so I never looked forward to cooking dinner, but now I can honestly say I kind of enjoy it. Super easy to throw a freezer meal in the oven and whip up a few easy sides and wait for Adam to get home and mmmm over how delicious it is.<br />
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<b>Tips:</b><br />
For all of these recipes I split them in half to make two meals out of them. <b> </b><br />
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I like to label all of the bags first. Then open them up by rolling the lip of the bag outwards so the bags sit open on the counter (I hope that made sense). Next, I fill the bags with all the ingredients except meat. I save the meat for last because it saves on clean up time. Seal bags, pressing the air out, and then freeze laying flat.<br />
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When ready to cook I listed both the traditional crock-pot method and my method. I am not a huge fan of chicken in the crock-pot, so I cook mine in the oven. I thaw the meat out enough to pour it in a pyrex dish and then cook at 400 degrees till cooked (I use a meat thermometer to check doneness). To thaw the meat you can set it out for awhile, run it under warm water, or set it in the fridge the night before. <br />
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Here are the chicken dishes I made today:<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chicken Dishes</span></u></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Teriyaki Chicken:</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6-8 Bonesless,
Skinless Chicken Thighs</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Cup Teriyaki
Sauce</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Cup Water</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2/3 Cup Brown
Sugar</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3 Cloves Garlic</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few slices of
of Ginger (I just use Ginger a la McCormick)
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
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Add all ingredients to a Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag!
Don’t stress about trimming up the Chicken Thighs too much, it’s really
not needed! One of the reasons I love crockpotting Chicken Thighs is
because the fat melts and only adds to the taste!! Once bag is closed
with all the air out use your hands to mix all the ingredients and make sure
the Thighs are sitting in a good sauce!!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> </div>
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Take the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before
starting OR run it under some room temperature water for about 30 seconds.
Dump meal in the Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
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OR </div>
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My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Creamy Italian Chicken(Just made this one haven't tried it):</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4-6 Chicken
Breasts</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8 oz Cream
Cheese</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Can of Cream
of Chicken</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 Dry Packet of
Italian Seasoning</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
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Take softened Cream Cheese, Cream of Chicken and Italian
Seasoning and mix together in a bowl. Take cleaned chicken and place in a
Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag and top with the mixture. After Ziplock bag is
closed, take your hands and push wet mixture to cover chicken.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> Take
the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before starting OR run it under
some room temperature water for about 30 seconds. Dump meal in the a
Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
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OR </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Crock-pot Honey Garlic Chicken:</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chicken (I use
thighs and drumsticks, but you can use whatever)</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 garlic cloves
chopped</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 tsp. oregano</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3/4 cup soy
sauce</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/4 cup ketchup</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/2 cup spicy
honey bbq sauce</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/3 cup honey</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pinch of salt</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dash of pepper</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Add all ingredients to a Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag!
Once bag is closed with all the air out use your hands to mix all the
ingredients and make sure the chicken are sitting in a good sauce!!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> Take
the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before starting OR run it under
some room temperature water for about 30 seconds. Dump meal in the a
Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
OR </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Crockpot Applesauce BBQ Chicken:</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/2 t ground
pepper</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2/3 cup chunky
applesauce</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2/3 cup BBQ
sauce (I used Brown Sugar/Hickory)</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2 T brown sugar</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 t chili
powder</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Add all ingredients to a Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag!
Once bag is closed with all the air out use your hands to mix all the
ingredients and make sure the chicken are sitting in a good sauce!!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> Take
the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before starting OR run it under
some room temperature water for about 30 seconds. Dump meal in the a
Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
OR </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crockpot
Balsamic Glazed Drumsticks:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b>
</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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8 chicken drumsticks </div>
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3 tablespoons coconut oil (olive oil would work too!) </div>
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar </div>
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3 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if you're not GF) </div>
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1 tablespoon honey</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Add all ingredients to a Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag!
Once bag is closed with all the air out use your hands to mix all the
ingredients and make sure the chicken are sitting in a good sauce!!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> Take
the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before starting OR run it under
some room temperature water for about 30 seconds. Dump meal in the a
Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
OR </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sweet BBQ Chicken:</span></strong></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4-6 Chicken
Breasts</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12 oz bottle of
BBQ Sauce</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/2 Cup Brown
Sugar (I like mine really sweet, so I’ll usually do a little bit more then
this)</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/4 Cup Vinegar</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1/8 teaspoon of
Cayenne Pepper</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1 tsp Garlic
Powder</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Preparation
Instructions:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
Add all ingredients to a Freezer Gallon Ziplock Bag!
Once bag is closed with all the air out use your hands to mix all the
ingredients and make sure the chicken are sitting in a good sauce!!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To cook:</span></strong> Take
the Freezer Meal out of the Freezer and hour before starting OR run it under
some room temperature water for about 30 seconds. Dump meal in the a
Crockpot and cook on Low for 4-6 hours!</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
OR </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
My preferred method is to thaw the meal enough to pour
contents of the bag into the a pyrex dish and then bake at 400 till done (time
varies on how thawed the chicken was … yay for meat thermometers).</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
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If anyone has any good recipes please share. I'll post my other recipes later. Enjoy! </div>
emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-86802250848775096942013-02-06T11:57:00.004-08:002013-02-06T11:57:33.240-08:0010 month and other updates<b>MY GOALS FROM LAST WEEK </b><br />
1) loose a pound (I did!) <br />
2) finish the quilt top (done and I did the quilt back too)<br />
3) work out/break a sweat (I did work out/ I broke a sweat cleaning house :/)<br />
4) caulk, scrub, and overall super clean the girls' bathroom (caulked, scrubbed, touched up grout..)<br />
5) make an eye appointment (made and went to my eye appt., In about a week I'll have to go pick up my trial contacts) <br />
6) not to add more projects to my list (of course I added more projects)<br />
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<b>Goals for this week:</b><br />
1) loose a pound <br />
2) finish the quilt!<br />
3) work out<br />
4) Install cabinets knobs in the guest bath and laundry room<br />
5) Finish super cleaning the entry way <br />
6) not to add more projects to my list<br />
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<b>Eat: </b>Lilian nurses every morning, before every nap, and maybe twice after she goes to bed at night and anytime in between per her request. The only new food she had this month was a little chicken and some turkey.<br />
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<b>Sleep:</b> She is down to two naps a day. Those two naps vary on what time they are, but I am hoping she figure out a routine she likes soon.<br />
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<b>Size:</b> Right now she is wearing 12 and 18 month clothes. <br />
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<b>Stats: </b>She weighs in at 21 lbs now<b></b><br />
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<b>Likes:</b> Curious George, playing outside, books, dogs, trying to play in the toilet, getting into the cabinets, unrolling toilet paper, playing
with her sister, assisted walking, and jumping on the bed (assisted)
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<b>Dislikes: </b>anything involving sleep,<b> </b>diaper changes, and getting dressed<br />
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<b>Firsts:</b> getting to take a bath without her seat, getting down to two naps a day,
she has taken a couple wobbly steps without help, she started eating a
little meat, and she has become very vocal of her likes and dislikes
(she will yell "done!" when she is over something). emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-79555704233050590362013-01-22T20:29:00.001-08:002013-01-24T12:17:32.913-08:00Quick updateOops... Forgot to post this Monday.<br />
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MY GOALS FROM LAST WEEK<br />
1) loose a pound.... I lost 4 lbs some how (not eating entire pans of brownies helped)<br />
2) hopefully get my machine back and start quilt blocks.... 21 blocks finished! <br />
3) stop thinking about working out and do something (no more excuses)... Every time I bounce the baby to sleep I do squats and I even did a few reverse crunches (it's a start)<br />
4) get the new album I bought filled with pics.... The pics are all put in the album, but I still need to do some labeling. I also need to figure out what to do with the stuff (ticket stubs and maps and such).<br />
5) make an eye appointment (I can tell my vision has really declined)... Yea I totally forgot to do this.<br />
6) stop adding new projects to my list.... I started thinking about lilian's first birthday party, which led me to add probably half a dozen projects to my list.<br />
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MY GOALS FOR THIS WEEK<br />
1) loose a pound<br />
2) finish the quilt top<br />
3) work out/break a sweat<br />
4) caulk, scrub, and overall super clean the girls' bathroom<br />
5) make an eye appointment<br />
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1) Adam will be taking his last CPA exam in February. I am already anxious and excited for it. It is always hard on me when he studies, because I am with the baby literally all day. Bouncing the baby to sleep 3-4 times a day is giving me a serious workout. I also miss spending the evenings with Adam watching movies and chatting (or him listening to me chat). <br />
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2) lilian has started saying new things. She said "done" the other day when she wanted out of her high chair. Whenever she starts smashing her food or throwing it on the floor I would say "done" and take her out, Then she started repeating done after I would say done, now she says it on her own. I love it when they start talking... It makes life a little easier for her and me. <br />
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3) We are going with my family (15 of us) to Disney in April and I am constantly adding things on my 'want to do list'. Problem is I am adding things fast than I can finish them. <br />
I want to sew a purse similar to <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2012/09/sidekick-tote-pattern.html" target="_blank">this</a><br />
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I want to have something for the characters to sign (not autograph book)<br />
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I want to order Adam and myself at least one disney <a href="http://www.disneystore.com/mickey-mouse-tee-for-women/mp/1320842/1000228/" target="_blank">shirt </a>(the girls already have several)<br />
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I want to get something for the<a href="http://www.disneystore.com/snow-white-cuddly-costume-bodysuit-for-baby/mp/1325013/1000388/" target="_blank"> baby to wear</a> when the big girls all get to go to the bippity boppity boutique.<br />
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I think doing something like this to match Emma's disney shirts would be fun. I am not a big fan of bows, but <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107286240/dumbo-hair-bow-disney-headband-girl-over" target="_blank">these are pretty darn cut</a><a href="http://e./">e.</a><br />
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4) My had two New Years resolutions. The first one is to not take on too many projects. The second was to complete everything on my 'things I want to do before I turn 30' list. So far the things I have done are<br />
-I have gone to the dentist. I survived. I do get to go back because he wants to (for free :D ) see if he can whiten a front tooth of mine that died several years go. I am pretty pumped about that. <br />
-I have finished cutting all the fabric and have them sorted into blocks waiting to be sewn. My sewing machine will hopefully be back from the shop on Wednesday. My goal is to sew a block a day ( not too ambitious, but about all I can do with two little ones around). <br />
-My goal was to loose 60 lbs (baby weight plus some extra) I have lost 53 lbs so far 7 left. I WILL do it. I was on a roll till thanksgiving and Christmas came around. <br />
-I have started putting our pics in albums. I actually had to buy a second one and extra picture sleeve things today. <br />
-I have gotten everything organized and de-cluttered. We had one very successful garage sell.<br />
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MY GOAL FOR THIS COMING WEEK<br />
1) loose a pound<br />
2) hopefully get my machine back and start quilt blocks<br />
3) stop thinking about working out and do something (no more excuses)<br />
4) get the new album I bought filled with pics<br />
5) make an eye appointment (I can tell my vision has really declined)<br />
6) stop adding new projects to my listemily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-60459788612803085662013-01-03T20:01:00.002-08:002013-01-03T20:01:10.512-08:009 monthsMiss me? I have been gone for a while, but I am back. Adam is now studying to take his LAST CPA exam. He passed his third of four in the fall and then took a little break during the holidays.<br />
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I can hardly believe that my little baby is now 9 months old. In just a few short months we will be having a birthday party. <br />
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<b>Eat: </b>Lilian nurses every morning, before and after every nap, before bedtime, and then maybe twice during the night. She loves eating solids now. She eats small pieces of fruit and veggies. Most recently we have added full fat yogurt and bits of cheese. She sits in her high chair and feeds herself during all our meals. It is fun watching her eat.... It is not so fun cleaning her mess. :)<br />
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<b>Sleep:</b> Lilian wakes (typically) between 7 and 8 then takes a nap at 9:30-10:30, 12:30-2:30, and 4:30-5:30. She usually goes to bed around 8. My big girl sleeps in her crib every night now... Well until she wakes up and Adam brings her to me in bed where she spends the rest of the night (last night she stayed in her crib till 3:30).<br />
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<b>Size:</b> Right now she is wearing 12 and 18 month clothes. (she is wearing an 18 month target brand outfit in above pic) <br />
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<b>Stats: </b>She weighs right at 20 lbs<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Likes:</b> Getting into the cabinets, unrolling toilet paper, playing with her sister, assisted walking, and jumping on the bed (assisted). <br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b>diaper changes, getting dressed, when her sister is upset, and having to sleep (she thinks being awake is way more fun).<br />
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<b>Firsts:</b> Lilian celebrated her first Christmas. She loved everything about it except Santa. She has gotten good at cruising along the furniture and toys and pushing her walker around. Her biggest new thing is talking. She has started saying mama and dada to the correct people. The only other unprompted things she has said are hi, dog, and monkey (she likes curious George). This past week she started repeating words that we were trying to teach her done, pear, peach, Emma, Nonnie, Babu, Pampam, fish... She is really good at mimicking words. I am curious to see which of the words she will say on her own next. <br />
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<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-8590491596657424632012-10-08T20:01:00.001-07:002012-10-08T20:02:27.359-07:003 Years Old!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My baby is turning 3!</b></span></div>
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October 8, 2009 at 9:08am little Emma Jean was born. She weighed in at 8lbs 11oz and was 20.5in.<br />
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Every month I have taken a picture of Emma and now I have turned them into a little movie. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>Here is a little about Emma at 36 months...</b><br />
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<b>Eat:</b><br />
Emma loves to eat (as long as she's not too distracted). Her favorites include pizza, cheese, chicken nuggets, strawberries, chocolate milk, and ice cream (frozen yogurt).<br />
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<b>Sleep:</b><br />
Emma still takes a nap in the afternoon from 12:30-2:30. I am praying she we keep this nap for a looong time. Bedtime for Emma is at 7:30. She sleeps in a twin bed with her 6 Mickey friends. Most nights Emma comes and gives her sister and me kisses then Adam tucks her in bed. Once in bed, Emma tells him to please take the monsters away. Until very recently Emma would say that her Mario (doll) took the monsters away. Side note: we finally figured out she doesn't actually thing there are monsters)<br />
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<b>Sizes:</b><br />
She typically wears 4T, but can fit in some 3T stuff. Her shoes are now 8.5s. <br />
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<b>Stats:</b><br />
Weight- 33lbs 2oz (70ish %)<br />
Height- 39.25 inches (90ish %)<br />
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<b>Likes:</b><br />
Dancing (living room dance parties are a favorite), Acting (Sometimes she is a bird in a nest made of blankets, a cat, or a frog trying to catch flies. Other times our floors are a desert, a jungle filled with snakes, or an ocean that we have to swim across), Reading, Hitting baseballs, Mickey and Friends, Danial Tiger, Playing with her sister. <br />
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Monsters, Scarey sounds, Swings, Carousals, When sister cries, and Waiting for food to cool <br />
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<b>Firsts:</b><br />
A lot of this year has been about life skills. She has learned to dress and undress herself. She has learned to brush her teeth and spit her toothpaste out. She has learned to use the potty and to even take herself. She has also learned how to be an awesome big sister.<br />
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This year Emma has learned a lot about the world around her. She has learned about sun rises and sunsets, rainbows, butterflies, the weather, days of the week, and so much more.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy 6 Months!</span></b></div>
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<b>Eat:</b><br />
Lilian nurses probably every 2-3 hours... honestly I just nurse when she wants so I'm not sure. We have offered her bananas this month... we started by giving her ripe small pieces but they were too slippery for her so I put some on a spoon, but she will only put the spoon in her mouth if she does it herself.<br />
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She takes 3 or 4 naps a day... she is a good napper. Now that she started crawling she isn't sleeping well at night. As soon as she gets out of deep sleep she flips over and blindly starts crawling till she rams her head into something then backs up and does it again and again. I hope this ends soon. <br />
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<b>Sizes:</b><br />
Mostly 9 and 12 month clothes.<br />
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<b>Stats:</b><br />
Height: 27 inches (87%)<br />
Weight:18 lbs 3 oz (86%)<br />
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Crawling, Pulling up, getting into everything, her sister, music, and being tickled<br />
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Getting her diaper changed, not being able to reach what she wants, and food<br />
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Crawling, pulling up, trying food, figured out her sippy cup<br />
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<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-91597652633024784042012-10-02T18:35:00.000-07:002012-10-02T18:35:19.520-07:00Take me out to the Ball-GameOne of the best reasons to throw a party is to celebrate a new baby. This past weekend I was honored to get to help host a baby shower for a good friend. As soon as I found out they were going to have a little boy I knew it had to be a baseball themed party. Here are some of the things I made for the shower... I had so much fun getting to make these. (partial names and addresses have been blurred to protect the innocent) <br />
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I made these wishes for baby cards for the guests to fill out.</div>
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It will be fun to look at them in years to come.</div>
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The shower was fun, even though the weather decided to not cooperate. I was already excited, but now I am super excited to meet their little man!<br />
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<b>Other Updates:</b><br />
-8 lbs to go (needing new motivation to get there)<br />
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One of the blogs I follow (stalk) had challenged their readers to take pictures throughout their day and blog about it . I kept meaning to do this, but I always forgot about it until halfway through our day. I would say the following is a typical day for us. <br />
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<b>Good morning: </b><br />
As soon as we wake up (around 7:30) Lilian gets a diaper and Emma gets a dress or skirt on (modesty reasons since we are potty training and she has not perfected wearing underwear). Emma this morning wanted to watch Danial Tiger (new pbs spin off of mr. roger's). Emma usually gets her friends out of bed and Lilian jumps in the jumperoo while I make breakfast.<br />
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<b>Breakfast Time:</b><br />
Lately Emma and I eat breakfast on her little play table.<br />
Lilian is usually either jumping or playing on the floor. <br />
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<b>Errands:</b><br />
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<b>Play Time:</b><br />
Pretty much anytime we aren't sleeping, eating, or out and about we are playing. Watching Lilian slowly move around the living room cracks us up. Yes, that is a potty seat. No, it isn't one she uses. She likes for her 'friends' (dolls) to use it.<br />
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<b>Lunch Time:</b><br />
I know you are disappointed, but I forgot to take a pic. Emma had scrambled eggs and fruit while I had a sandwich. Super fancy. Usually, after lunch and cleaning up, I set out whatever I will be making for dinner (I'm not cooking tonight though). I've discovered that usually the time between lunch and dinner is the perfect amount if time for meat to thaw (I am sure common knowledge to some)..<br />
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<b>Chores (I hate that word):</b><br />
I don't mind doing things around the house... I even would say I enjoy most of it. Today I had to unload the dishes (my least favorite chore ever). I also had two loads of laundry, one of those being Lilian's diapers. I always try to get them done so they can dry on the line and sun during the afternoon. **the sun will get out baby poop stains... just lay whatever is stained outside or in a window and watch it disappear** <br />
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<b>Nap Time:</b><br />
Emma sleeps from 12:30-2:30 usually. Lilian also naps during this time (she also napped from 9:30-10:30ish). Until Emma wakes up, I sleep/rest with Lilian.<br />
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<b>Good Afternoon:</b><br />
Emma just woke up and is eating her snack while watching doc mcstuffins. Sometimes after she wakes up she just needs a moment. <br />
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Lilian decided to sleep till 3. As soon as Lilian wakes, Emma loves to rush in and jump on the bed and then squish, kiss, and tell Lilian how cute she is. <br />
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<b>Hello Mess:</b><br />
I am sure someone out there doesn't think my house is ever messy, but here it is. I was avoiding walking into the playroom all day. It didn't stay messy (or at least quite as messy) for long.<br />
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<b>More Playtime:</b><br />
I am totally loving that the Lilian is able to sit and go to toys and play, because Emma loves having a playmate.<br />
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<b>Nap time number 3:</b><br />
Lilian takes her third nap at 4ish. Lately I bounce her to sleep 95% of the time. I was spoiled by Emma, who, when she was little, would nurse to sleep 99% of the time. This bouncing a twenty pound baby is quite the workout. During this time, Emma is either jumping on or off of something or reading a book with her friends.<br />
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<b>Dinner Time:</b><br />
Adam was playing in a charity golf tournament for work and didn't get home until post dinner... so it was just me and the girls. I think Emma had a hotdog, Lilian chewed on stuff, and I had a sandwich again. After dinner on Fridays you can almost always find us enjoying some frozen yogurt.<br />
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<b> Bedtime:</b> Emma hops into bed around 7:30. Lilian takes her last nap at 7:30 and sometimes will wake up at ten just long enough for a diaper change and to eat. <br />
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(This day happened to be two weeks ago... I am a little behind. )</div>
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<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-51515561135758952172012-09-16T19:06:00.001-07:002012-09-16T19:06:29.433-07:00skirts and more skirtsSo I went a little skirt crazy today. I whipped up four skirts... two for Emma and two as a gift for an adorable, little friend. I had the sewing machine out and still had the itch to sew something. I rummaged through my fabric baskets and pulled out some fabric. Then I searched through my box of trims and found some bias tape that coordinated. I love it when I don't have to make a trip to the store. <br />
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These are the two skirts for Emma's friend. The top skirt fabric might look very </div>
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These are the two skirts I made for Emma. Emma calls the top one her </div>
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The sewing machine is put away for at least a few days while I get stuff together for a baby shower. Next time the sewing machine comes out I am going to make myself a skirt! emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-58215817609356083572012-09-15T21:16:00.002-07:002012-09-15T21:19:38.125-07:00a Nightstand and a Skirt<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Emma has a Nightstand</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to Aunt Sarah and her habit of constantly checking out craigslist for deals, we found Emma a nightstand. This antique (not sure how old but looks ooooold) minty spindley cuteness was only fifteen dollars! Right size, right price, right look... couldn't resist!</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I thought that the color might even be okay in her room... I was wrong. The green walls and the minty table together weren't pretty. A can of half price spray paint that matches her wall (you can't see in this pic) and her future bedspread solved the problem quickly.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This week I sewed Emma an outfit to wear at her birthday party. It is a month away, but it meant a lot to me to do it so I didn't want to wait to the last minute. Emma picked out the fabric at the store. I thought for sure she would pick out pink Minnie, but I was wrong. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I ended up having to create my own pattern, because I knew what I wanted and couldn't find it. I use the term pattern loosely... I sketched an idea, measured Emma, cut fabric, and then sewed. I just sorta made it up as I went. The little flower buttons on her top were ones I saved from her Minnie canvas that I posted about previously. It is a more tailored type skirt with invisible zipper... I left just enough room that I hope it'll still fit in April when we go to Disney.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Emma looooooved her outfit and couldn't wait for me to take her picture. She kept posing with one arm up and the other on her stomach... I have know idea where she got that from, but it was adorable.</span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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I look at her and can't even believe she is still 2. It seems like she long out grew being 2. Where did my little baby go? <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lilian is 5 months!</b></span></div>
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<b>Eat:</b><br />
Lilian still exclusively breastfeeds. She nurses every 2 to 3 hours during the day... it really depends on how long her naps are. At night she still wakes up and some point and eats, but since she sleeps with us I am not sure when or exactly how often. We gave her a sippy cup with water this month, but she hasn't gotten the hang of it yet. We probably will give her something the gnaw on at dinner this month maybe a pear... maybe not, we'll see. <br />
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<b>Sleep:</b><br />
She wakes up around 7:30 and then naps at 9-10 and then from 12:30-2:30 and then from 4-5 and then 7-8 (sometimes is down for the night at that point other times she will wake up for about and hour before bed).<br />
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<b>Sizes:</b><br />
She is wearing 9 month and 6-12 month clothes now. Anything 6 month and bellow is off in storage. <br />
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<b>Stats:</b><br />
17lb 6.2 oz. (91%)<br />
26in (82%)<br />
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<b>Likes:</b><br />
She loooooves her sister. She loves to play on the floor and in her jump-a-poo (named so because it always makes her poo). Lilian loves to be held a kissed and snuggled. She adores sitting and playing on the floor with her toys. <br />
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<b>Dislikes:</b><br />
She does not like not being able to crawl... she will scream and yell when she starts scooting backwards instead of forward. <br />
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<b>Firsts:</b><br />
-sippy cup<br />
-taking baths with big sister<br />
-can sit by herself while playing with toys<br />
-can scoot on belly backwards<br />
-can get up on all fours and rock<br />
-as of yesterday she can go from tummy time to sitting down by herself (she ends up in a splits like position, but it doesn't seem to bother her)<br />
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<b>First up... A Minnie mouse canvas for Emma.</b> It matched the Mickey one I blogged about earlier. Again, she helped paint the stripes, but lost focus quickly. She loves to hang over my shoulder and talk to me about what I am doing way more than actually helping make it. I can't wait to use these some how for her birthday party (just a little over a month!). <br />
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Emma adores them. She looks at them with big eyes and covers her mouth </div>
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with her hands and says "Oh Mommy, you made Mickey and Minnie for ME"</div>
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<b>Next up... Emma's birthday invitations.</b> I whipped this up in almost no time at all. Used Photoshop for the design (my simplest card to date), went to the office and printed them on card-stock, made a couple of hole punches, and tied some ribbon.<br />
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<b>Last, but certainly not least. I finished Emma's bed frame!</b> It has been taking up half the garage for some time now. </div>
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antique, solid maple bed. It was quite a steal at 40 dollars. It was in fair condition. The finish was very weathered (she had kept it in a shed) it had a lot of chipping and scratches. </div>
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Here the bed is as a sandy mess.</div>
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Here it is after one coat of american walnut water based stain.</div>
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Here it is after two coats.</div>
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Not done yet... here it is after three coats.</div>
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Here it is after 4 coats of stain and two coats of satin </div>
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water based finish. I probably should've done more finish coats,</div>
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Here it is all moved into Emma's room. She loves it!</div>
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I need to find a little side table or stool to set next to her bed</div>
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so she can put her water on it. Adam thinks I should hang</div>
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her Mickey and Minnie canvases I made above her bed, </div>
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but I am not so sure. </div>
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<b>Updates:</b></div>
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-10 lbs to go!</div>
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-Went to the dentist... it went. I have to go back several more times to have some work done. They said it could all be done in one visit, but with a nursing baby who doesn't take bottle that just doesn't work for me. My first appointment is tomorrow for what he thinks will be a root canal. :,( I had an old large filling fall out and he thinks when he goes in there to clean it out he might reach the nerve and would have to do one. I will be praying he wont have to. </div>
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<b>Vintage Suitcase-</b><br />
A while back I re-lined a vintage suitcase that was my husband's grandmother's, but never posted pics of it.<br />
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my sweet baby at one month in the suitcase</div>
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it is amazing how fast they grow in 4 months (taken this evening)</div>
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A close up (sorry it is not rotated) </div>
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I tore out the original lining (it was in not great shape). After that I sprinkled baking powder all over the inside and spritzed it with a deodorizing spray... it took about three days and two treatments to get the 'old' smell out. I used the old liner as a pattern and traced it onto some fusible interfacing. Then I ironed on the interfacing to the fabric and cut out the fabric (leaving an extra quarter inch around the perimeter). I then hemmed down the extra fabric buy folding it back around the interfacing. For the ties I used some bias tape. Then I put it back together piece by piece with a thousand hot glue sticks (it seemed to hold the best and still is working great)</div>
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<b>Potty Training-</b></div>
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We had tried on and off since she was two to get Emma (now almost 3) to use the potty. Anyone that has meet Emma knows that she is very strong-willed, bright, and spirited. We always knew that it was going to have to be her decision to be potty trained, because it is not in her nature to do otherwise. Sure enough two Fridays ago she told me she wanted to go diaper free. I literally begged her to "please don't pee on the floor" to which she said "I can't go on the carpet mommy it is not a potty". She also told me "don't worry mommy" and pats me for reassurance. </div>
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She was serious... it has been over two weeks and she has had only one accident at home. I am still too scared to take her out without a pull-up, but I'll have to get over that soon. This is what our bathroom looks like all the time now. Emma likes to grab the end of the toilet paper and bring it to me in the living room and says "wipe me". The paper in the background is on a sticky hook and is what she can put her stickers on after she goes. Originally I had a beautiful paper with a ruler drawn chart, but Emma didn't like the stickers so organized. She wanted the dogs and cats to play and will give them the bones and toys to eat and play with. The biggest problem now is knowing that she goes, because she will take herself and not tell me.</div>
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<b>Dreams-</b><br />
I know I am not the only one that dreams of what their dream house would look like, I hope I am not the only one. I am sure that people usually think in broad terms 'big kitchens', 'high ceilings'... not me I dream of tile! I love tile... it makes me giddy. The first things I think of in a dream home are tile backslashes in the kitchen, tile around the fireplace, and bathrooms covered in tile.<br />
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These are all <a href="http://www.annsacks.com/home.jsp" target="_blank">ann sacks tile mosaics</a> and are drop dead gorgeous. Seriously how can someone's heart not start racing when you see the penny rounds. ::sigh:: Perhaps someday. I also dream of millwork, but I'll save that for another time.emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-34037231170619557162012-08-19T20:02:00.001-07:002012-08-19T20:03:05.847-07:00productive weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
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We had 2 blank canvases in the playroom that had been bothering me. I knew it had to be something Disney for Emma. I remember something like this on pintrest that someone did with a heart, I think, so I used the concept as inspiration. I used painter's tape too help make the stripes and Emma helped me paint the red. Then I drew and cut out Mickey from black felt. Next I glued the felt on the canvas and covered/glued it with black buttons. To make the name I made a stencil with contact paper then stuck it to the canvas and painted. The best part is I can use it as decoration for Emma's birthday party! Now I need to make the other canvas into Minnie. <br />
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I spent most the day on Saturday cleaning/fixing the master bathroom. Let's just say that the previous homeowner's strengths do NOT include attention to detail or being handy. I finally got around to removing the old cracked caulk in the WHOLE bathroom and then caulked it all. The previous homeowners had placed a plastic L stripping around the back of the tub, I had been terrified that it was covering chipped tiles. Nope! Only thing behind it was tons of putty and cracked caulk, Putty was the answer to all fixes indoor and out with the old owners. <br />
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I also organized the bathroom and laundry cabinets. So pretty and so clean. The baskets with the handles are my favorite baskets ever (I have them in the girl's bathroom too). I also made some <a href="http://www.buildingitonpennies.com/2012/05/saving-pennies-dollars-in-this-case.html" target="_blank">shower cleaner</a> to keep in my shower with my squeegee (hope it works). <br />
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I also finished designing some super cute baby shower invitations for a good friend. I want it to be a surprise so I will post it after they get mailed out. <br />
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emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-81658567122368562472012-08-17T21:19:00.002-07:002012-08-17T21:19:50.848-07:00I weigh how much?So here it goes, I am posting about my goal to become fit. Yes, I realize that I haven't been posting about anything I've made or designed, but my sewing machine is on the fritz and I haven't had time to open it up for further examination. So, until further notice I am stuck posting on the other things going on in my life.<br />
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I have avoided posting about this because it is hard to say out loud how much you weigh. It hasn't even been till recently that I let Adam, my husband, know what I weigh. I have found it helpful and encouraging to have his support as I've tried to shed the dreaded baby-weight (and then some). Adam receives texts from me any morning the scale gives me a new number and he helps cheer me on.<br />
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As most everyone that knows me knows I was always a well... a bigger child. I remember going to a yearly check-up in later elementary school and weighing in at 160 (no joke). Puberty was my friend and I trimmed down a bunch. I could have cared less about my size, I was completely oblivious to it. In highschool I don't even know what size pants I wore, because most of the ones I wore regularly I found at Goodwill. In college, I was super depressed (my first year) and I apparently was the kind of person to not eat when depressed. I had no idea I had loss so much weight until I decided to hop on a scale at the school's gym (I didn't own a scale) and it said 115. I about freaked out 115 at 5'9" is so not healthy (at least it was not for me). Then I went to Texas State, got married, moved to Dallas, and then got pregnant (okay that's like 7 years in a sentence). That whole time I never owned a scale so I am not sure what I weighed until I went to the OB's office and I weighed in at 170 (10 weeks pregnant and very shocked by that number). At the end of the pregnancy I weighed... wait for it... wait for it... 215! I just about passed out on the floor when then numbers popped up for everyone in the little weighing room to see.<br />
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So in my adult life I have weighed in from 115 to 215. That is 100 pounds people! That is CRAZY! More perspective, in my adult life I have owned jeans from a size 0 to 20. You can pick your jaw up off the floor now. <br />
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That brings me to today. My pregnancy weight, before my second baby Lilian, was 160 I gained 35 pounds so I ended up at 195. I am currently at 154 pounds and very pleased with the progress. I am loosing about 1.5 pounds a week. I had to give you my whole background life story, to put it all in perspective. My goal weight is 140 which for me is a comfortable size 6.<br />
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My problem is that I want to be a <u>healthy and fit</u> 140. I have totally changed my eating habits, including giving up my precious Cokes. The thing I struggle with the most is working out. I have a ton of excuses: it is too hot to take the girls out for stroller walks, Adam is studying every evening so I can't go then, I don't want to spend time working out when I could be playing with the girls... Currently my only work outs come from chasing a two year old around and spending hours a day bouncing a 4 month old. Oh, nursing totally counts as a work-out too!<br />
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If anyone has work-out suggestions I will take them. I need something for a beginner. emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-38003657819937368612012-08-14T21:04:00.001-07:002012-08-14T21:04:51.124-07:00Parenting Resources As a parent there are so many websites that I find very helpful. Hopefully someone else might find them helpful too.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Breastfeeding: </b></span></div>
<b><a href="http://kellymom.com/" target="_blank">kellymom</a>:</b> the ultimate resource for all things breastfeeding related. The website helped me tremendously when struggling to nurse my first daughter Emma. <br />
<b><a href="http://www.llli.org/nb.html" target="_blank">La Leche League</a></b>: the answer page on the LLL website is filled with fabulous information too.<br />
<b><a href="http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/en/" target="_blank">World Health Organization</a></b>: The WHO uses the updated growth chart that is representative of healthy breastfed babies throughout the world versus previous versions that were based upon the growth of artificially fed babies.<br />
<b><a href="http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT" target="_blank">LactMed</a></b>: Do you want to know if your medication is safe to take while breastfeeding? <br />
<b>What we do: </b>We<b> </b>breastfeed. How long will depend on the baby. Emma nursed till 21ish months, so I assume Lilian might be similar. <br />
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<b><a href="http://kellymom.com/category/nutrition/starting-solids/" target="_blank">kellymom</a></b>:I am telling you this is the best site. It has great info on introducing solids to a breastfed baby.<br />
<b><a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/index.htm#.UCceSMWiiSo" target="_blank">Wholesome Baby</a>:</b> Great info on feeding your baby. They have some good nutritional info and some great<b> <a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyledweaning.htm#.UCceGsWiiSo" target="_blank">baby led weaning</a></b> info. They also have an awesome quick<a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/solidfoodchartbyfood.htm" target="_blank"> <b>age/food chart</b></a>.<br />
*When little ones start eating food many will start getting diaper rashes and it almost always seems that citrus is the culprit. This website says it well:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines" target="_blank">Dr. Sears</a>: </b>Can't really talk about vaccines without his name coming up.<b> </b>Great article about <a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/vaccine-faqs" target="_blank">Aluminum</a> in vaccines<b>. </b>This is a GREAT page on the <a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/vaccines/twelve-vaccines-standard-childhood-schedule" target="_blank">understanding of each vaccine</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation/index.html" target="_blank"><u><b>VICP</b></u></a>: When I first learned the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program even existed I was in disbelief. There is money set aside to give to families whose children have been harmed by vaccines. And here is even a nice <a href="http://www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation/vaccinetable.html" target="_blank">chart</a> they provide telling you the injury the vaccines may cause (anytime they say 'Encephalopathy' they mean brain disorder).<br />
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<b>What we do: </b>We do a selective/delayed schedule with our daughters. I do feel that vaccines are important, but there is not a good understanding of their long term side effects, so why risk it. We have chosen to do one shot at a time starting at 2 months. We choose which shot to give based on what is most beneficial at that time. Emma was born in the winter so her first shot was for Pneumococcal. While Lilian, having been born during a Pertussis outbreak received DTaP first. Every month we go to the doctor, I tell her what we want Lilian to get an she gets it... easy peasy.The government doesn't care about <u>your</u> child, they care about the masses. </div>
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<b><a href="http://kellymom.com/parenting/nighttime/familybed/" target="_blank">KellyMom</a></b>: Great info on co-sleeping and its benefits <br />
<b><a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/co-sleeping-yes-no-sometimes" target="_blank">Dr.Sears:</a></b> He provides great research and how-tos on co sleeping </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-much-sleep-does-your-child-need_7645.bc" target="_blank">BabyCenter</a></b>: How much sleep does your baby need? Babies (most) tend to follow this naturally, at least mine have so far. <br />
<b><a href="http://www.ezzo.info/" target="_blank">Babywise</a></b>: if you are considering Babywise or another similar method I would encourage you to checkout this website and read a few articles under the 'primary concerns' tab. <br />
<b>What we do</b>: Seems a little obvious from all the above links posted, but we co-sleep (we go hardcore- bed-rail and everything). We we will let baby Lilian sleep with us until she is ready for her crib. We did the same thing for Emma and she is a fabulous sleeper. We never made going to bed a big deal so it never was.</div>
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<a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/starting-solids/solids-sleep/" target="_blank"><b>Spitting up:</b></a><b> </b>again kellymom helped me realize that my happy spitter was just fine. I just do a lot of laundry. This link also explains how rice cereal will not effectively thicken breastmilk due to the amylase (an enzyme that digests carbohydrates).</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/" target="_blank">Products for baby</a></b>: this cosmetic database will tell you what rating your baby wash has and why. Great resource!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/attachment-parenting/what-ap-7-baby-bs" target="_blank">Attachment parenting</a></b>: Until recently I didn't even know this term existed. I find that it is the way we naturally go about raising our daughters.<br />
<b><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/milestone-charts-birth-to-age-3" target="_blank">Milestones:</a></b> I do enjoy looking through the Milestone charts on babycenter. It is always fun to get to cross things off. <br />
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<br />Apparently there are a bunch of websites that I like. I hope someone finds at least one of them informative. I am excited to have some of my favorite sites all in one place for quick reference. </div>
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<b>Lilian turns 4 months old! </b></div>
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She nurses whenever she wants. Typically she eats for only about 3-5 minutes at a time as soon as she wakes up and before she sleeps. I would guess she nurses around 10 times a day and once or twice at night. We currently have no plans to give any her any food until 6 months. We are going to put an ounce or so of water in her sippy straw cup to play with while she sits in her highchair during dinner time. It will probably take her a couple months to really figure it out, but it'll be fun watching her try to learn.<br />
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Lilian usually goes to bed around 10 pm. I am a little fuzzy on what happens after that. She sleeps with us every night so I am not sure exactly when or how often she wakes. When shes hungry I feed her before she fully wakes and she will drift back to sleep after just a minute of nursing. If the house is quiet she will sleep in till 10, however most days her sister has woken her up by 8. <br />
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I just finished bagging up her newborn, 0-3, and some small running 3-6 month clothes. She is currently wearing mostly 3-6 month clothes and a few 9 month clothes that run small. Lilian is also in cloth diapers so that adds a little extra fluff too. She is now on the medium snap rise on her diapers!<br />
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Weight: 15lbs 14.8oz (93%)<br />
Height: 25.5inches (90%)<br />
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<b>LIKES</b></div>
She adores being worn in the Ergo. She loves jumping around in the jumperoo. Lilian thinks Emma is the best thing ever. She loves grabbing everything within reach... especially hair! Her absolute favorite thing is naked time, whether on a mat or in her bath.<br />
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She doesn't like to wait, but who does. She gets mad if she drops or can't reach a toy that she threw. She does not like teething... it is so sad. <br />
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<b>FIRSTS</b></div>
Some days she has her first tooth and then other days it is so swollen you can't see it anymore. She has started to learn how to sit and can do pretty well on her own using her hands as props. She took her first ride in her stroller this month and loooooved it. <br />
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<b>Updates:</b><br />
-16 lbs to go!<br />
-Dining room light fixture fixed<br />
-Purging of stuff from the house in progress<br />
<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-66202539101583092332012-07-25T19:55:00.001-07:002012-07-25T19:55:10.067-07:00Screen PrintingI just finished up these shirts for my niece and nephew who live up in Chicago. I need to heat set them tomorrow and take them to the post office. I hope they like them. I used the same screen printing method I used for Adam's father's day shirt. Making it just involves an embroidery hoop, sheer fabric, mod podge, paint brushes, paint, and whatever you want to put it on. <br />
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a dr who print for the nephew</div>
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(next time he will get the more complicated shirt)</div>
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<b>Updates:</b></div>
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-18 lbs to go!</div>
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-We found Emma a bed! We are picking it up tomorrow!</div>
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<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-67674534302229696242012-07-23T19:46:00.000-07:002012-07-23T19:46:16.428-07:00Toddler Bumper/You are SpecialI have been working on a few things recently. First up is a toddler bumper for a good friend of mine whose daughter is transitioning from crib to toddler bed. I came up with the idea to make one for my own daughter last year when she moved to a toddler bed. We realized after the first night that those tiny built-in bed rails don't keep a child from rolling out.<br />
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Most people who stumble upon my blog come thru google searches. I want to apologize for my lack of instructions/tutorials. This is pretty simple though: Use an existing crib bumper. Cut to size. Remove some ties. Fold in and iron down fabric on the cut in. Pin in piping and ties and sew closed. Add ties to the existing end because they are just singles. Sew a tie at the bed rail location to add stability. Tie onto your bed and enjoy! <br />
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Here is my friend's new toddler bumper (on my daughter's bed for fitting)</div>
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Next up is just a little thing I made for my mom to take to Africa (my parents are there right now). One of the things she does while she is there is teach at a women's conference. We had these printed out so that each woman would have two. One for herself and one to share with another woman in her village.</div>
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I hope they like it (looks brighter here than printed)</div>
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<b>Updates:</b></div>
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-19 lbs to go!</div>
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-Stupid spigot is fixed after 3 years of living here</div>
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-Front yard is clean, mulched, and adam pulled up our rotten pampas grass. </div>
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-We have Emma in a twin bed. The mattress and box are just on the floor currently, </div>
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-We went to church and Emma actually loved it!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am turning 30!</span></b></div>
I said it and now it is out there. You have no idea how hard that is to say. My birthday isn't until March, but I can't stop thinking about. I've been thinking about all the things I want to do before I'm 30 and decided that I will put my list here. While I was creating my list I googled around checking out other people's 'things to do before thirty' list. There was a lot of go bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming with sharks type stuff out there. I have zero desire to do any of that. My list might seem boring to some, but it is all things that are personal to me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Things I MUST do Before I am 30!</b></span></div>
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<b>Physical:</b> <br />
Be and stay at goal weight (post baby-40 down 20 lbs to go!)<br />
Get fit (like actually have muscles fit)<br />
Run a race (I think the Color Fun Run in Austin would be a blast)<br />
Get eyes fixed <span style="font-size: small;">(I have always had poor (legally blind) eyesight, but pregnancy has made it worse)</span><br />
Get teeth fixed (Absolutely terrified to go to the dentist, but it must be done)<br />
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<b>Just Cause:</b><br />
Buy a vintage(or vintage inspired) dress <br />
Sew my picnic quilt <br />
Go on a picnic (and eat on my quilt)<br />
Paint something for myself (no idea)<br />
Make adam and my photo albums (we have ten years of pictures with no home)<br />
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<b>How I Live: </b><br />
Simplify! (EVERYTHING!)<br />
Start a fruit and veggie garden (I am thinking a container garden on patio)<br />
Start recycling (so terrible... I don't even know where the recycling center is)<br />
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<b>Spiritual:</b><br />
Go to church consistently <br />
Get involved with something that moves me (I have no idea yet)<br />
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So now it is out there and I can't avoid it. I better go get started.emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-49599337678098171902012-07-13T20:04:00.001-07:002012-07-13T20:04:15.663-07:00I am backI am back to the blogging world. Why am I back? Mainly because I have a lot of spare sitting time in the evenings now and I don't like being unproductive. Right now I am rocking Lilian to sleep. Well she is asleep I just don't want to put her down. Also Adam, my husband, is studying for his third of four CPA exams. So, in the evenings, I try to stay out of the way so he can focus. We are hoping if all goes well he should be done by December. When he is done we are going to have one crazy party.<br />
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Before Lilian was born I had a list (spread sheet in excel) of all 50 things I wanted/needed to do around the house before she arrived. Of course I didn't get them all done, Remaining on my list are the following:<br />
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-Put door pulls on bathroom and laundry cabinetry<br />
-Touch up finish on laundry room cabinetry<br />
-Spruce up master bathroom<br />
-Fix spigot on back of house <br />
-Finish decorating master bedroom<br />
-Find/make something to go in the dining room<br />
-Do something in the back left flower bed<br />
-Sew Emma a Twin quilt<br />
-Fix dining room lights <br />
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The list of things I want to do grows daily so I really need to start checking things off my list. I must finish my list so I can have time to make this dollhouse for the girls' Christmas present.<br />
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Sorry for the boring post. I just needed to write this down to get my rear in gear. This is kinda fun though... the father's day things we made!<br />
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I did a quick home-made screen print on these shirts for daddy and the girls</div>
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I also made him this cute hand picture thing</div>
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and emma made this for daddy</div>
<br />emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301569240921262143.post-20437343493274286792012-07-09T22:12:00.001-07:002012-07-09T22:12:39.879-07:00introducing lilianThe most exciting thing that I have made this past year is a <b>BABY</b>! Welcome to the world Lilian!<br />
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<b> Pregnancy:</b> UGH! That pretty much sums it up. I was nauseous before the pregnancy test would give me a positive . I spent most of the pregnancy very ill. Thanks to my friend Zofran I stopped barfing 6 to 7 times a day. I had terrible sciatic nerve pain the last several weeks of the pregnancy which made doing anything painful. Then the weeks of false labor started. I was very ready for Lilian to come.<br />
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<b>Labor/Delivery:</b> after 40 weeks came and went my dr. had scheduled an induction. I called and cancelled the induction because I just felt like she needed more time. I was sent for a non stress test to make sure baby was okay. Since she was fine, my dr moved the induction date to 41wks 6days. 2 days before the induction I was having contractions that got down to 4 minutes apart and went in to the hospital were they told me she was very far back and I was hardly dilated.<br />
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The the next evening we went again because they started getting stronger and closer together. We got admitted this time! We got our room and I began walking the halls for the next 7 hours. During this time no one checked on us... I had to hook myself up to the monitors for 20 min. of every hour for these 7 hours(I am still a little bitter about this if you can't tell). I kept telling adam the whole time something wasn't right. I mean I have had a baby before so I do have some point of reference.<br />
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They came in later and nothing, no change, so they broke my water, which I thought would do it for sure. I tried to get up after that and get on the birthing ball but I literally couldn't walk, I had no function of my right leg. My leg hurt worse than any of the contractions. Adam helped me around a bit and I got my nurse. She said that I am not required to walk and that I can just sit/lay down. I kept tell Adam that something didn't seem right, but I got him to help me on the ball where I sat for hours.<br />
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Then the nurse came back and checked me and still no change, so they said they wanted to try pitocin. I seriously was crying because this was not going how I wanted. Within 30 minutes the contractions were ridiculous. After awhile they came and checked me again and I had little progress, the nurse told her best guess was six hours and we will have a baby. At this point I caved and got the epidural. I paged the nurse to tell her the epidural was taking and I was still in some pain. She went ahead and checked me and told me to push and then said stop stop let me get a dr. The nurse was running around to find a dr. any dr. I told Adam to page the nurses station to tell them that I am not pushing but this baby is coming now. They prepped fast and 5 contractions later out comes Lilian with her hand on top of her head.<br />
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As soon as Lilian was born I got to hold her on my chest and I was able to nurse her. It was the most amazing experience. After Lilian was born the doctor said OH she had a velamentous cord insertion. Which is the cord connecting to the outside of the placeta instead of the inside. It causes higher hcg levels which is what probably made me so sick during the pregnancy. It also can cause the baby to be undernourished, which might be why she was smaller than anticipated. She weighed in at 8lbs2oz. After much discussing all that transpired during my labor with my actual doctor, it was decided that she was most likely right occupant transverse, which is why I had the looooong drawn out labor and the terrible leg pain. Whew! I really meant for that to be short story I promise.<br />
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<b>Postpartum:</b> she was born at 11:58 am on April the 3rd and we went home 24 hours later. We asked to leave sooner, but they said no. She was a great nurser from the beginning, which I attribute to having experience with Emma.</div>
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<b>Now:</b> She is now three months old and doing fabulous. She seems to be a happy baby... if you give her what she wants the moment before she wants it. So far she hasn't had a bottle and thankfully there is no where I 'have' to be so it has worked out fine (I loathe pumping, bad experience with my first). I have no idea how long she sleeps at night because she sleeps next to me and I don't look at a clock. If someone told me before I had kids that I would have a bedrail on my bed I would've laughed at them, but now I wouldn't have it any other way. Love you sweet Lilian. </div>
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Happy second birthday Emma! Only 9 months behind in posting the pics. Oops! Emma was obsessed with all things pirates and ocean so we knew that had to be her birthday theme. Below are some of the pics I took of her party decorations. Now it is time to start planning her third birthday.</div>
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felt sea creature center pieces</div>
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we put treasure for the kids to find in the sandbox. emma loved it.</div>
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Our little pirate. I made her shirt using photoshop and some easy iron on paper.</div>emily aka elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006197011869430858noreply@blogger.com1