Jackson's 12 Month Milestones

Our baby is 1 year old. And he is on fire. The boy is on the go go go go go. Did I mention daycare told us he is one of the most active babies they have seen...maybe even ever....?  One year pics - taken at church   Jackson is in full point mode. SO SO SO curious ALL THE TIME. Everything gets a point followed by a “da?” or “whoa” or “waw”. We could spend countless hours staring at all the pictures on the refrigerator or...

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It's All About the Small Stuff

Some of the unusual things that made me smile last week You know when you're going at TURBO SPEED? Yeah, pretty much every day, right? Well I'm kind of over it. Except I'm having the hardest time letting stuff go so I'm living in a cycle of madness here. There is always SO MUCH TO DO ALL THE TIME. I'm working at it though. But with that said, there are only a few things that stop me in my tracks these days and either make me bust a gut...

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Jackson's One Year Photos

One-Year Photos Here's how this went down. A month before Jackson's birthday I asked Karl if we should get professional pics done. I knew we'd be getting pictures for the church directory. What I didn't realize is $90 and ONLY THREE pictures later, we'd only have one good shot of Jackson to choose from. I thought that was good enough, especially on our wallet after throwing that crazy, HUGE birthday bash. But they only turn...

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Cocktail I'm Loving this Spring

Strawberry Chile Martini This is a must post. FINALLY WARMER WEATHER. What better way to celebrate than taking the stroller out and going for a bunch of walks and runs and playing at all the parks. There is something about the sun and warmth that makes me smile...and crave a yummy adult beverage. Yes, you are seeing a jalapeno floating around with a strawberry Everyone knows I get 20 different magazines every month. Yes, up to 20 now....

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Munchkin Meals

I follow several blogs, but one of my favorites is from a first-time mom who is an inspirational health and fitness nut. Every once in a while she posts Munchkin Meals. I love this. She basically highlights what her toddler eats in a typical day. I thought I’d borrow her idea and highlight what I feed Jackson (now 1 year old) during specific mealtimes. I’m going to start with breakfast. Enjoying breakfast   I’m doing this because...

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Spring, Are You Out There?

This weather is killing me. Anyone else with me here? I know this is somewhat expected in Minnesota, but this cold snap seems a lot longer than usual. Is it me? And more snow is coming our way( in mid-April)?? I try not to complain because I do love our seasons but winter is hogging way too much time and eating away our already short summer. Sun is nice, but a little heat would be good.     The forecast doesn’t even look...

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Nursing for an Entire Year!!!

I DID IT. I DID IT. There are only a handful of moments in my life where I get an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. You know what I'm talking about. The proud moments in your life. The times you feel like you are on top of the world. You faced something hard head on and SUCCEEDED. Bye-bye pumping station. Until next time... For me, these have been... 1. Earning the title of MVP on my high school volleyball team 2. Earning...

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Jackson’s First Birthday Party with 70 of His Closest Friends

Big or Small Party? Which way to go? Happy Birthday Jackson James I’m officially a mom of a one year old!!!! There are so many emotions going through my head and heart today. First and foremost I wanted to recap Jackson’s first birthday party. Jackson's 1 year Birthday Invite   Karl and I went back and forth on the size of the party. We first settled on small because we didn’t have a whole lot of time to devote to planning,...

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