Jump Around, Jump Around!

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I began planning Kendall’s 2nd birthday party a couple months ago when he learned the word “house.” Not as in the “house” we live in, but like BOUNCE “house.” He begs me to go to the “house” every day. I’ve been taking him to a local Pump It Up Jr. almost every week since last [...]

Well, we survived!

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We survived labor, delivery, stitches and colic.  We survived sleepless nights, breastfeeding, Ferberizing and teething.  We survived bumps and bruises, learning to crawl and walk, and a first birthday party that was nearly rained out.  WE SURVIVED! It’s been a year – a long, fast, time warped, painful, joyful, exhausting, exhilarating year.  It’s been A [...]

My very own Cake Wreck

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In my frenzy of planning for this fabulous birthday party, the idea to make Kendall’s cake has always been one I never gave a second thought to.  Yes, my cake making and decorating skills are beginner at best, but I found a lovely and simple design for the most adorable rocket ship cake here (lots and [...]

T-Minus 33 Days Until the Anniversary…

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of the stitches, the contractions, the pain, the catheter, and my little man’s entrance into this world. Just a year ago I was happily plump, round, patient, preparing, reading books about lactation and practicing relaxation exercises that were supposed to help make laboring without medication not hurt like my spine was being ripped from my [...]