tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90185828849380620572024-02-20T06:05:10.954-07:00What a DayBeverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.comBlogger592125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-86955585438019733792018-02-14T18:03:00.001-07:002018-02-14T18:07:32.828-07:00Laura's Wedding + First Girls' Trip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My long time friend from college got married last month! She hired me to be her photographer and I felt so honored. She's been asking me to photograph her wedding for years, way before she met her husband.<br />
As I was planning for this trip, I didn't know whether I should leave the kids with Ryan or if we should all take the trip to California as a family. The thought of trying to photograph a wedding with my kids around kind of seemed like a nightmare, to be honest! So we decided it would be best that I go without them. Luckily, my sister-in-law, Christina, offered to drive with me. Or rather, drive the whole way to California and back! She was my personal driver for the weekend lol. (I get pretty anxious in busy LA traffic, so this was a huuuuuge favor...)<br />
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We drove to California on a Friday and left that Sunday, so it was a really quick trip! Friday night we went to the rehearsal dinner. It was at Bucca di Beppo and it was DELICIOUS. On Saturday we just chilled at the hotel, made a Target run, and made use of the treadmills in the exercise room. Did I mention I signed up for a 5K?? It's gonna be at the end of March. I've still got a lot of work to do.... After running, we showered and got all dolled up for the wedding. <br />
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We got to the wedding a bit early so I could take photos of the reception decor and of Laura getting ready. I seriously wanted to cry watching Laura get her makeup done and putting on her gorgeous dress! She looked so beautiful. <br />
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I was a little nervous about getting all the right shots of the wedding since I honestly don't have much experience when it comes to photographing an actual ceremony. I usually photograph Mormons after they get married in a temple. No cameras allowed in there! But! I think it turned out alright. </div>
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Greg and Laura Camp. </div>
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I'm so happy that this wedding allowed me to see Holly, too! We've been friends for like, 9 years! And counting. </div>
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The reception was catered by the In-N-Out truck. I approve. </div>
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After the wedding festivities, Christina, Holly, and I were free to play. We decided to go see The Greatest Showman because I heard such good things about it and none of us had seen it yet. Of course, it was so good! We had a good laugh about the title before we went to go see it because Holly was convinced it was called The Greatest Snowman! In her defense, she never saw a trailer for the movie. After the movie we went on a donut run and then hung out at the hotel. My idea of a perfect girls' night. </div>
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The next morning we packed up, had free hotel breakfast, went to sacrament meeting at the closest LDS church and were on our way home. It was such a busy trip that I didn't have any time to miss my kids. Like, at all. You could say that it was too short of a trip, haha. But I'd say it was a good amount of time for my first trip away from my kids. They didn't miss me at all, which is so relieving. They were in good hands with Ryan. </div>
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Fox's first birthday was two days after Christmas. I kept forgetting about planning a little party for him because I was so preoccupied with Christmas prep. I foresee many of his birthdays going about in this way.... Poor kid! Ryan tried to convince me to not throw a party because Fox would never know the difference if we didn't, but <i>I</i> would know the difference and I knew that I would regret it if I didn't even try! So I kept it pretty simple and without a theme. I feel like themed parties are only worth it for later birthdays, like 3+ years. </div>
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Like Gwen's party, we ordered a bunch of Hot and Ready pizzas. I'm convinced it's the best option for kids' parties, at least until my kids start making requests for different party food.<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-51838400873128493722018-02-05T16:58:00.000-07:002018-02-05T16:58:28.919-07:00Christmas 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was ecstatic about having Christmas morning in our own house this past year! It was a dream come true. Of course we spent Christmas Eve and the rest of Christmas day at "the cousins' house" (as Gwen likes to call it), but I didn't feel like bringing my camera. </div>
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We bought the kids a Little Tykes basketball hoop. Gwen doesn't understand that the object of the game is to stand from a distance to throw it in, but she loves to "dunk" it. In hindsight, maybe we should have bought them soccer balls and a goal- Fox has become a little pro at kicking a ball around the house. Maybe next Christmas. </div>
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Gwen saw the dinosaur eggs on the side of this box and proclaimed, "Look! Sweet potatoes!"<br />
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She's still very much into dinosaurs.<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-4603248151978964502018-01-23T23:06:00.001-07:002018-01-23T23:06:36.424-07:00Gwen's Third Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Gwen's third birthday was almost 5 months ago! She's obsessed with Nemo and Dory, so I did an underwater themed party. I knew that I wanted to go all out for this little party, and I'm glad that I spent the time to make decorations and a cute cake. I think Gwen really appreciated it? :) I'd like to thank Pinterest for all the party ideas, of course. We didn't have our house at the time, so my sister-in-law let us borrow her beautiful house for the party. <br />
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We kept the activities simple- just a kiddie pool in the backyard. It was a huge hit. Gwen was the first and last kid in the water. There's not much else to do at your party when you're a September baby in Arizona- it's still summer! Although, the weather on this day wasn't terribly miserable. We lucked out. <br />
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Look at how small Fox was! Not yet walking. <br />
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This series of pictures are too cute to me. She looks considerably younger, here! <br />
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I'm bummed that Ryan nor I are in any of these pictures! It's kinda hard to host and be the photographer at the same time. I hope to invest in a professional photographer for maybe her 5th birthday? I've been thinking about how often I want to have big birthday parties for my kids, and I think ages 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12/13(?), and 16 are good ages to do that, right? </div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-11367965507511369092018-01-06T16:23:00.001-07:002018-01-06T16:23:52.595-07:00Fox at 6 Months <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yeah, I'm posting these photos 6 months late. I've got a lot of catching up to do before I post about Christmas and Fox's birthday. I wish I could remember what all of his milestones were at this age, but it was too long ago! I can tell you that he was obsessed with crawling, so these photos on my bed were pretty tricky to take. I also recorded some video of him crawling and Gwen interfering during the little photo shoot, but I'll have to get my hands on some video editing software before I can do anything with any of the videos I've taken since then. </div>
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p.s. Fox's shirt says "Rad Bro". It kinda looks like "Dad Bro" in some of these pictures, haha. </div>
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-21384408832948871882017-12-31T23:55:00.000-07:002017-12-31T23:55:10.267-07:00Cloudcroft, NM and Goals for 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These photos are from our time in Cloudcroft, New Mexico while visiting Ryan's parents a couple of weeks back. They just moved into a house there and we were the first official visitors! I wish I took a photo of the outside of their cute house. I'll have to remember for the next time we visit. I foresee many visits to escape the heat during the hot summer months.<br />
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Ok, so, goals.<br />
I usually avoid making a list of New Year's Resolutions because I always fail, but I'm feeling pumped about the goals I have in mind for this year, so here goes nothin'.<br />
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1. Continue working out regularly and watch what I eat.<br />
I've lost seven pounds since I joined a new gym in November, and I'd like to continue on that path. I've noticed that I'm more energetic and less stressed since I've started exercising regularly, and I honestly think it has made me a better mom.<br />
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2. Less social media time while the kids are awake.<br />
This is another one that will help me be a better mom. I actually felt impressed to spend less time on my phone during our trip to Cloudcroft when I got in touch with an old friend of mine. He's doing big, important things in his life and it made me question my own life. Am I doing important things with my time? I feel like I do a decent job of raising my children, but I know that I should be more present with them and less worried about my "following" on Instagram. It takes a stupid amount of time liking, commenting, and trying to seem interesting to strangers on the internet. Instagram is still my numba one, but I'm happy to spend less time there. I'm striving to be more genuine on social media.<br />
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3. Blog once a week.<br />
I'm pretty pumped about blogging now that we have a desktop computer! I want to force myself to do this one because I've regretted not taking more photos of Fox in his first year. 2017 was just a bad blogging year for me. I was overwhelmed with two kids! Now that I feel more settled with them and in our new home, I'd love to take up blogging regularly again. I've missed it.<br />
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4. Read.<br />
I have like, 4 books that have just been waiting for me to open them. I don't know why I just can't bring myself to read them! Before the year is through, I will have read them! They're not even very long.<br />
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5. Visit the<a href="https://www.lds.org/topics/temples?lang=eng" target="_blank"> temple</a> once a month.<br />
There are 3 temples that are pretty close to me. There's no reason I shouldn't be going more often. Sometimes visiting the temple can be a little intimidating to me, but I figure the more I go, the more at home I'll be. Any other mormon gals wanna be temple buddies with me?<br />
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6. Date my husband.<br />
Why is it so hard to go on dates with your spouse? Oh, it's because we usually don't want to spend money for a babysitter. I figure I need to get more creative with at-home dates. Even just renting a movie with some snacks or playing a game would be good. We just gotta set aside some time for just the two of us.<br />
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Well I could probably go on about all the ways I'm lacking, but I think 6 items on my list is quite enough. Wish me luck. </div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-4692171111240492582017-12-09T23:06:00.003-07:002017-12-10T00:11:44.674-07:00Blogging? An Explanation... <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The year is almost through and I have done a TERRIBLE job of blogging. Absolute rubbish. All I have to show for it is 10 blog posts, including this one! To be fair, I've been updating my<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bevhoupt/" target="_blank"> Instagram </a>account fairly regularly. But it's not the same as sitting down to write a complete blog entry, with multiple photos. The big reason I had stopped blogging was because my MacBook Pro was dying! It was slower than molasses and it was a pain to edit my photos. It was coming up on 7 years. I avoided using it and just stuck with the convenience of my phone. Luckily, Ryan got a new desktop computer! So I have no excuses now. Other than I'm really rusty at photography, and I'm a busy mom that just wants to watch TV at the end of the day instead of blog. Ha ha! Maybe it'll be my New Year's resolution- blog more. </div>
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A lot has happened since I've been gone. </div>
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1. We bought our first house in September! It's just big enough for our needs- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a good sized back yard, and a garage. It's small, but we love it. In my mind, I thought we'd have everything packed away in time for Christmas, but we still have some stray boxes floating around, and no cute pictures in the wall, yet. Oof! If I wasn't so busy chasing around these kids, I might have a cute house. </div>
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2. My sister-in-law and family moved here to Arizona! We have been really enjoying having family close by, again. Oh, and one of Ryan's brothers moved here, too, back in June(?). It's nice to have a weekly family dinner on Sundays with them, a tradition I was always jealous of when friends would mention doing that with their own extended families. </div>
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3. I joined a new gym. And I meet with a personal trainer twice a week. WHO AM I?? To be completely honest, I was struggling with my body. I didn't necessarily want to lose a bunch of weight when I joined, I just wanted to get my body moving again, because that makes me feel great! But there was this free consultation with a trainer when you first join the gym, and well, they sold me. It has been so good for me to go workout regularly. And Gwen loves playing with the other kids at the "kids club", so it makes me feel like a good mom when we go. ;) </div>
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4. Gwen has been potty training, again. It's our second attempt, and I gotta say, she's improving! Once you've come to terms with the fact that you'll probably be doing a load of poop/pee stained laundry a day, it's not so bad. I was much more high strung during our first attempt, but now I feel more chill about it all. Our new house doesn't have any carpeted floors and our couch cushion covers are washable, so that helps. </div>
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5. I am feeling very blessed lately. </div>
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That's all I can think of right now, although I'm sure there are more things that have happened. </div>
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Please enjoy some of these beautiful photos that my friend <a href="http://stylefitfatty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fatima</a> took, that make us look like we have our crap together and love each other all the time. </div>
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Okay! I am so behind on blogging! This family reunion took place three months ago in July. We went up to a cabin in southern Utah and it was beautiful. I feel like this blog post will mostly just be a big photo dump since the trip isn't as fresh in my mind anymore.<br />
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I regret not taking more photos with my DSLR the week of the reunion. I took more photos with my phone's camera and a lot of those ended up on my private Instagram to be printed into a <a href="https://chatbooks.com/" target="_blank">Chatbook</a>. I mostly just took photos of The Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. So lots of outdoorsy pictures! I also took a lot of video during this trip, but I'm not even going to attempt to compile them until we get a desktop computer, which should be pretty soon!<br />
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It was Ryan's idea to make a pit stop at The Grand Canyon on our way to Utah. We drove up with his parents, brother, sister, and her family. I now understand why people say that photos don't do it justice. There's nothing like actually standing in front of it. </div>
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These next photos were taken after our hike in Zion. We were all kind of a sweaty mess, so I hope the family that sees these photos will forgive me! :D </div>
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It was a super fun week with an emotional ending involving everyone gathering around the piano to sing primary songs as grandma played. Many a tear was shed! We sang karaoke, had a talent show/"film festival", played games, did Zumba, watched movies, and ate lots and lots of food. My one regret was not getting a big group photo! Next time, next time. 2019 can't come soon enough. </div>
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Sheesh, it's been a while since I've photographed people that aren't my own people! I got lucky with two photo sessions last week! I forgot how fun and rewarding it is to create photos and capture moments of love between people.<br />
Holly and I have been friends for seven years. We were college roommates for a couple of those years! Luckily, I moved to Phoenix, and her parents and sisters live here as well, so we're able to see each other about twice a year when she comes to visit. Sometimes more! I feel blessed to have her as a friend for this long, and I'm very happy that the odds were in our favor.<br />
Here she is with her cute family!<br />
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This last photo tugs at my heart strings! I kid you not, tears welled up in my eyes. And her little leg pop is the cherry on top. I'll be uploading photos of my other session soon! It's a newborn session, and I have a crazy story to tell, as well.<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-87899210005347453762017-06-05T01:29:00.001-06:002017-06-05T01:40:13.598-06:00Life Update <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Boy, it's been a WHILE since I last blogged. Where do I even begin? I mean, nothing major has happened in the last two months. I'm just constantly adjusting to life with these two kids- they're always changing, always growing. Most days I feel guilty that Gwen watches too much TV and I'm not paying enough attention to her while I'm tending to Fox and/or trying to clean or cook. I have to remind myself that our life won't always be this way. Eventually Fox will become less dependent from me. I guess I have an excuse for having a messy house, but it still doesn't make me feel any better about it. I'm thankful for these photos that my friend Lydia took of us. I know that I will look fondly at these little captured moments in the future. </div>
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Gwen has warmed up immensely towards Fox. She likes to crawl into the bed after he's had a nap, but more often she'll wake him up from said nap and I'll need to get him back to sleep, so as to not have a cranky baby in twenty minutes. This happens a lot. Fox smiles at her. He smiles at everyone. I love this age, except that he's getting more distracted when we try to put him to bed and he's not sitting up yet. He's getting there! He's teething, I suspect, because he puts everything right into his mouth and he's drooling like there's no tomorrow. He's five months old. He reaches for anything I'm holding. </div>
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We're on the cusp of potty training Gwen. I knew that before I became a mother that I would DREAD potty training. The whole thing sounds frustrating so I've kind of been avoiding it. She'll be three years old in three months. She might be able to learn quickly, but I'm waiting until Ryan has time off from work (maybe a three day weekend where we can solely focus on potty training) to help me out. She loves Finding Dory and Moana. She likes to color, but more specifically, she likes to watch me draw. She requests that I draw all forms of ocean life- octopi, jelly fish, sharks, angler fish, etc. I think for her birthday we'll have an "under the sea" theme. She likes to sing and is specific about the songs we sing to her before she falls asleep. She is mostly sweet, but curious. We're learning to share with baby brother. She's good about it half the time and likes to hand him toys. She has recently been interested in watching me apply makeup and has snuck into my makeup bag a few times to try it for herself. She's still a little book worm. </div>
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Photos- <a href="http://photographyhill.com/" target="_blank">Photography Hill </a></div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-87284916236165166212017-04-07T00:24:00.002-06:002017-04-24T16:08:59.332-06:00Toddler Test Kitchen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The best part about being a blogger is getting opportunities to do new things. We were invited to participate in a toddler cooking class at the <a href="http://halleheartchildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Halle Heart Children's Museum</a> and I'm so glad that I jumped at the opportunity! I really wanted to have a mother daughter date with Gwen because I've been feeling a little guilty/bad for her since most of my attention is towards the baby these days. It was really nice to give her all of my attention and help her cook. I never really think about having Gwen help me cook at home, so I looked at this class as a "test run" to see if she's ready to take directions. It helped that the kitchen was a super low-key, comfortable atmosphere. It has to be when you're dealing with toddlers, right? lol </div>
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We learned to make <a href="https://www.babybloomnutrition.com/avocado-banana-muffins/" target="_blank">avocado banana muffins</a>. Gwen helped pour in the ingredients, mash the banana and avocado, squeeze lemon juice, and stir it all together. She especially liked taste testing. </div>
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While everyone was waiting for the muffins to bake, we read a story about eating fruits and veggies and then colored this fun worksheet. </div>
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The finished muffins! Gwen and I thought they were delicious. It was hard saving a couple for Ryan to eat... I just wanted to eat them all! <br />
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I really want to go to another class! It's such a fun activity to do with little kids and it's so nice to prepare food without having to clean up afterward! It's also a great way to learn new, healthy recipes. Now that I've been once, I feel like I'd be comfortable taking Fox in my Ergobaby carrier. <a href="https://www.babybloomnutrition.com/" target="_blank">Yaffi,</a> our cook, was wearing her baby the whole time she taught. It inspired me!<br />
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The Halle Heart Children's Museum has offered my readers a 10% discount code!<br />
Just use <b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">TTK-WhatADay</b><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">at checkout! This code<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">is applicable for individual tickets as well as the 4-class series option for all upcoming Toddler Test Kitchen classes. I love the multi-class deal they'll be having this summer. This sounds like a great indoor activity to stay out of the heat in the upcoming months! </span></span><br />
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Here's information on how to register- <a href="http://halleheartchildrensmuseum.org/event/toddler-test-kitchen-7-2017-02-11/2017-04-08/" target="_blank">Toddler Test Kitchen. </a><br />
Who wants to come with us?? </div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-65103030292965325912017-04-04T01:07:00.001-06:002017-04-04T01:07:16.041-06:00Before Fox <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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About a month(?) before Fox was born, my lovely friend Lydia offered to take our family portraits. In film! I've barely ordered the prints and downloaded digital copies of my favorites to share here. I love taking photos in this location! The desert can be so pretty. I love looking at photos of my big baby belly. At the time, I didn't feel like I was <i>that</i> big by the end. Ha! I was wrong. Pregnancy is kind of surreal. </div>
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Ok! This picture of Gwen! She looks so much younger, but it was only a few months ago?? I'll cherish this little baby faced photo forever. </div>
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Thanks for the gorgeous photos, Lydia!<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-35647939424788517582017-03-31T12:08:00.000-06:002017-03-31T12:08:28.877-06:00Fox's Blessing <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ryan gave Fox a blessing earlier this month and I'm just now posting the photos. Such is mom life. He's wearing the same outfit Ryan wore as a baby! 1980s vintage. </div>
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Every day I think of how happy I am that Fox has joined our family. It's that best. </div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-65081620422573368252017-02-07T00:19:00.000-07:002017-02-07T00:19:11.599-07:00Fox's Newborn Photos <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These were taken when Fox was about a week old! He's currently six weeks old and 11 pounds! All photos were taken by <a href="http://www.letmeseeyousparklephoto.com/">Let Me See You Sparkle Photography. </a> Chrissy was amazing with both of my kids! I'm convinced she's a toddler whisperer. </div>
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Of course we must begin with the fox outfit photos. My sister in law made this little outfit for Gwen when she was a baby, way before we dreamed of having a baby boy named Fox. I guess it was meant to be! </div>
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Gwen is still adjusting to having a brother. There have been tantrums and jealousy, but she has sweet moments with him, too. I'll look forward to the day when Fox doesn't need to be held so much and he'll start noticing Gwen. </div>
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I think it's important to mention Ryan's hair color in these photos. He had dyed it brown for Halloween and it was still fading in these photos! I didn't realize that he'd have brown hair by the time Fox was born when I agreed to help him dye his hair, hahaha. I think he looks alright, it's just confusing for people when they see him but can't put their finger on what's changed. </div>
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How cool is it that we made these two little humans? </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I thought that I would go into labor at least a week before my due date, because that's exactly what happened the last time I was pregnant. My midwives told me it was a high possibility that I'd have him early. My due date was December 28, so I was counting on having my baby before Christmas. Christmas eve came and I was a little nervous that I'd go into labor that night and have a Christmas baby, my "worst fear!" (LOL) Christmas came and went, and I was now nervous about having a New Year's baby, haha.</span></span><br />
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<span class="m_8082512183443809792s1">The day after Christmas I woke up to a weird movement within my body, kind of like a "thump!" My first thought was "I've never felt anything like that yet!" So I went to the bathroom. After peeing I sat for a little bit, waiting for something to happen, I guess. I wiped myself again and saw that I had some bloody show!! My <a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/mucous-plug.aspx">mucus plug</a> was coming out! I was very excited, and honestly a little surprised to be excited because the day before I was panicking a little thinking about being in labor. I went downstairs to my mom and Ryan and said, "I think we're having a baby today!" </span><span class="m_8082512183443809792s2"><img alt="🎶" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f3b6" goomoji="1f3b6" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3b6" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /></span><span class="m_8082512183443809792s1"> I told them the details and we were all smiles. We had a midwife appointment scheduled later that day and I was so excited to tell them about my bloody show, haha.<span class="m_8082512183443809792Apple-converted-space"> (p.s. My mom was visiting us from California for the holiday and to help get ready for baby's arrival. She was with us for a week and was a huge help!) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.8px;">We went to our appointment at noon. My midwife, Jamie, was very confident that I would go into labor late that night. She told me to make sure and take a nap when I got home so that I wouldn't be completely exhausted once things got started. I was also instructed to eat and stay well hydrated. When we got home, I happily took a nap. After my nap Gwen came to my room with a puzzle. As I helped her put it together I realized that this could be her last day as an only child! I savored the moment as we played together.</span><span class="m_8082512183443809792s1"></span></span><br />
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<span class="m_8082512183443809792s1" style="font-family: inherit;">Once we were sitting down for dinner around 7/7:30, I felt them a little bit more intensely and regularly. I wasn't interested in timing them at this point. I joked with my mom that I might throw up the dinner she made later that night if my labor with this baby was anything like it was with my last one.<span class="m_8082512183443809792Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="m_8082512183443809792s1" style="font-family: inherit;">Once the movie had ended and I asked my mom to sleep in our bedroom while I labored downstairs with Ryan (she had been sleeping on our living room couch during her visit). She hesitantly agreed, after I expressed how much more comfortable I'd be roaming the first floor of our town house while laboring, rather than being upstairs in our small bedroom. I can't remember if I had Ryan call the 24 hour midwife before or after I sent my mom upstairs to sleep. But I talked with one of the midwives (Sarah) and she advised me to try and get some sleep. She also let me know that the on-call midwife will take about 30-40 minutes to arrive at the birth center, so to keep that in mind. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep, but I tried anyway. Ryan brought down our extra twin, foam mattress and we both snuggled on that in between contractions. He almost fell asleep a couple of times, poor guy, but was awoken and helped me out when he heard me breathe and moan through a contraction. As I lay there, my contractions were pretty consistent, but as soon as I'd change position, I'd seem to get another one. So they were a bit irregular in that way.... I labored while on my hands and knees, leaning against my exercise ball, sitting on the toilet, leaning against a kitchen counter or the kitchen table, and at times squatting with support from the bathroom sink. As long as I was moving, my contractions were pretty close together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">We arrived at the birth center close to 2am. We walked back to one of the birthing rooms. The first thing I noticed was that they were diffusing lavender oil, as per my request. That made me feel comforted. The student midwife, Alyssa, checked my blood pressure and baby's heart beat. All good. My midwife, Jamie, said, "This is the point where I'm supposed to ask to check you." As in, check how dilated my cervix is. I tried to answer, but then I got another contraction, haha. I didn't really want or need for her to check my cervix, but she's required to ask. (This is one, among many other things, that I love about having my baby at a birth center- they don't need to unnecessarily check your cervix if they can see how far into labor you are. My midwife trusted that I knew my body.) I labored while <a href="http://www.mamanatural.com/wp-content/uploads/Can-a-Birth-Ball-Really-Help-You-Have-a-Better-Labor-and-Delivery-photo-illustration-by-Mama-Natural-1024x667.jpg">kneeling and leaning against the exercise ball,</a> just as I had at home, while waiting for them to fill the birthing tub.</span><span class="m_8082512183443809792Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span class="m_8082512183443809792s1"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.8px;">Immediately after my water broke the contractions got even stronger. I felt the urge to push. Without me verbalizing this, Jamie recognized my body language and said I could push. I didn't want to have my baby in the bathroom, so we walked down the hall back to the birthing room. We took a little break on our walk so I could concentrate and moan during an intense contraction. Things were getting REAL! We entered the birthing room and I decided to sit on a birthing stool while pushing. That got tiring after a little while. I requested my handy exercise ball once again and continued to push while on my knees, leaning on the ball for support. Ryan sat in front of me, the ball in between us, and told me how well I was doing in between surges. My cheerleader! I felt so grateful for the small moments of rest in between contractions. I could feel my baby moving down my pelvis. At one point I got a cramp in my left leg! I freaked out a little, half yelling that my leg hurt! Not knowing which leg I was referring to, Jamie began massaging both my thighs from behind me. The pain seemed to instantly disappear. I pushed some more, and then I really felt the baby. I expressed how much it hurt! I felt like I was in transition then, wondering how the heck I could do this! Feelings of wanting to back out overwhelmed me. Ryan says that I pushed the baby out pretty quickly after Jamie said she saw the head. I don't waste time, I guess! I just wanted it to be over and to meet my baby! I screamed and grunted like crazy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">My baby was out and I forgot about the pain I was in seconds before then. He was born on December 27th at 3:57 in the morning. Jamie told me to pick up my baby. I was in complete awe. It felt like I was moving in slow motion as I struggled a little to pick up his slimy little body. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Sometime after that was over, we texted our families with pictures of our new baby. Name still undetermined. Jamie then suggested that I take a shower. The best shower of my life! I took my sweet time in there just letting the hot water warm me up. I felt amazing after my shower, even though I was now wearing an adult diaper. (Depends are the way to go after giving birth, I tell ya!!)</span><span class="m_8082512183443809792Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: 12.8px;"> I also felt very empowered. I had done it again- I had successfully given birth without medication or intervention. I feel very fortunate to have had two pregnancies without any complications. I also feel like giving birth this way is the most feminist thing I have done. Not to say that other women who may choose an epidural can't be feminists- this is just my own personal feeling for my circumstances. I can elaborate a little if you really wanna know why I feel this way. Just ask in the comment section. </span><span class="m_8082512183443809792s1"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.8px;">Poor Gwen had a pretty traumatic morning that day! She woke up to find her parents missing! She's not very close with my mom since we live a state away, so she cried a lot that morning. When she came into the birthing room, she ignored me and the baby at first, 1. because she was in a new place and wanted to explore the room, and 2. I think she was a little mad at us for "abandoning" her. But she finally noticed Fox and we were able to capture some sweet moments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gwen is still having a hard time sharing her parents with a new baby brother. And her parents are still trying to figure out how to manage it all, too, but we're happy! Overwhelmed and/or annoyed for like 1/3 of the time, but happy. </span></div>
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If we're friends on Facebook or Instagram, you'll already know that I've had my baby! And not on Christmas!! But before we get into that, I want to post these photos of our very chill Christmas morning. It was our first Christmas in Arizona -we usually go home to New Mexico for Christmas. My mom was visiting to help prepare before and after baby boy arrived, but I didn't include her photos here because she had foam curlers in her hair the night before and was rocking a little fro, haha! So I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate me sharing those photos. But she was there with us! And made Christmas dinner- pesto chicken, pasta, garlic bread, and salad. Nothing traditional. Very low key. It was nice. </div>
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Gwen liked her presents but was kind of confused as to why she was getting them. We haven't introduced the idea of Santa, yet.... and I'm not 100% sure that we ever will? I'll give it more thought for later this year when she's three and is more aware of things like that. But Ryan is completely OK with not doing Santa. </div>
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Of course she loved the chocolate in her stocking! And Toy Story's 2 & 3 from my mom. It was so nice that I didn't go in to labor this day! It was actually a huge relief. I'm glad we could spoil Gwen a little bit in her last couple of days of being an only child. Having a newborn around has been a little rough on her, but she's slowly warming up to him.<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-15630873086030474962016-12-11T00:24:00.000-07:002016-12-11T00:24:03.764-07:00The Lantern Fest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I learned that the Lantern Fest would be in Arizona, I was ecstatic! My older sister had gone to one in Albuquerque and raved about how beautiful and photo worthy the event was. I had high expectations for the evening, especially for all of the gorgeous photos and videos I had anticipated making. Well, if you follow my Instagram account you've probably read my rant about how the night went terribly wrong, ha! There are lots of negative things that I could say about that night, but in doing so, I feel like it won't help me get over it (yes, it happened over a month ago and I'm still a little bitter, but when my high expectations are not met, I tend to hold a little grudge....). I've included my Instagram post about it below:<br />
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I did take some videos of the event! Of course, I wish I would have been able to give better attention to my artistry while using my camera, but also I wish I could have given Gwen better attention, instead of just being cross with her half the night for trying to run away. Mom guilt for sure. It was stressful. At least I know for next time that we should bring friends and take turns watching each other's kids while we launch the lanterns. I learned a lot that night!<br />
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During my last pregnancy, we were so unprepared in this department. I had<i> kind of</i> started putting a bag together, but there were maybe only diapers and baby clothes in it. When the time came for labor, I progressed pretty quickly. When we realized that we needed to leave to the birth center, my husband was the one who had to scramble around, getting everything together while I gave him instructions on what to bring in between contractions that were maybe 2-3 minutes apart. We hadn't even installed the car seat, so Ryan just threw it in the car to install after the baby was born. Yes, it was hectic. On top of that, there was an insane rainstorm going on <i>the entire time</i> I was in labor. <a href="http://heywhataday.blogspot.com/2014/10/gwendolyns-birth.html">Read all about Gwen's birth here! </a><br />
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We've learned our lesson the hard way, so I'm determined to be prepared this time! I thought I'd share the things I've put into my bag for this time around-.<br />
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1. A swaddle blanket<br />
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2. Pajamas- I only packed one set of clothes because I'm certain that we'll be doing a lot of skin-to-skin snuggling while at the birth center. This is just an outfit to drive home in. I packed something that could be unbuttoned in the middle to make room for the umbilical cord clamp if need be.<br />
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3. Pacifier- Not really sure if we'll use this so soon after he's born, but it may be useful, so I'd rather have it than not. Gwen never took a pacifier! So we'll see how this little guy reacts to one. I realize that most hospitals have pacifiers for newborns, but if you're birthing in a birth center, you should probably bring your own.<br />
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4. Cute outfit for newborn photos- this one is definitely <i>not </i>essential! But usually, women will spend at least one night in the hospital and have time to do a "fresh 48" photo session with their photographer. So if that's your plan, don't forget the cutesy garb. Upon further thought, I'm not sure that we'll do too many photos at the birth center, but I'm packing this just in case I feel like a rockstar after birth.<br />
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5. & 6. Wipes and diapers. Hospitals and birth centers should have plenty of these, so I wouldn't be worried about packing too many/too few.<br />
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1. Comfy undies and a nursing bra- You'll definitely be given a couple of pairs of mesh, disposable underpants at your hospital/birth center, but if you think you'll need some extra coverage, a pair of old undies may come in handy. If you're going the breastfeeding route, a nursing bra is obvious. I've packed my trusty, soft, "old faithful" bra that I used 80% of the time when Gwen and I were in the thick of our breastfeeding relationship. If you're a first time mom and don't already have a trusty nursing bra, don't worry about it yet, and just pack a cheap one from Walmart of Target for now. Just make sure to get one that's supportive! Because if you're anything like me, your ladies are gonna feel like melons after your milk comes in.<br />
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2. & 3. A comfy outfit to go home in- I packed a long, flowy t-shirt and Lula Roe leggings (they so sooooofffftttttt). I know that I'm gonna look about 5-6 months pregnant after giving birth so clothes that fit and aren't maternity will boost my confidence a bit.<br />
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4. A robe!- I'm excited about this one because I didn't have a robe last time and I really could've used one. I gave birth au naturel and stayed that way for the majority of our stay at the birth center. At the end of the day Ryan was like, "Uh... are you going to put some clothes on, yet?" Hahaha.<br />
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5. Slippers- Will I actually use these? I don't know. I'm not really a slippers person unless the floor is freezing, which doesn't happen too often in Arizona. I'm bringing 'em just in case!<br />
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1. Nursing pads and Lanolin- Pamper your breasts! Stick those cotton pads in your supportive bra and slather your areolas in lanolin! Your breasts are in for a rude awakening. </div>
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2. Essential oils- These may be used more so during labor. I've packed lavender to relax, peppermint to wake up, and Breathe to just remember and breath! All are doTerra brand. </div>
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3. & 4. Travel sized toiletries- I went ahead and just bought mini sizes to make my life a little easier. Soap, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo, and conditioner. </div>
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5. Makeup remover wipes- Because who knows if I'll have leftover makeup on my face from the day before? It certainly happened last time. </div>
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6. Hair styling tools- Another thing that's not absolutely necessary, but would be nice to have if you're planning that "fresh 48" photo session. </div>
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7. Under eye patches for bags/dark circles- Another thing that would be nice for taking photos because you won't know what time your labor will start and end (first time moms may be in labor for 12-24+ hours), so you may look exhausted afterward. </div>
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8. Small bag of makeup- Let's not go crazy. </div>
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9. Razors- This is last on the list because I doubt that I'll use it, but thought it still might be nice to have "just in case I feel like a rockstar" after birth and my legs might look noticeably hairy. I don't doubt this will happen because shaving your legs while 8-9 months pregnant is no easy feat. Plus, it'll be winter, so that'll give me less reason to shave ;) </div>
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10. I forgot to include this in the photo above! But hair ties! Bring 'em. Especially if you've got lots of long hair. If your hair is too short to put in a ponytail or braid, a headband would be a nice alternative to keep that bothersome hair out of the way.<br />
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Pack some food! Especially if you're going to a birth center and there's no cafeteria. I've packed a couple of protein bars and a huge bottle of water. I'll probably get a drink with electrolytes to pack as well because it's important to stay hydrated and fed while laboring. If you've been instructed to not eat in the hospital, just sneak some food. Seriously. Well, unless you're a high risk patient! But otherwise, I just think it's mean to keep a pregnant woman from eating, especially when she needs it most. There's my two cents.<br />
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And of course, bring your camera! Document this awesome occasion in which you've powered through! Even if it's just the camera on your phone, have someone take a photo of you with your new baby. Don't worry that you still look swollen or your hair is a mess. You'll be glad to have those photos.<br />
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It's important for your birthing partner to pack a bag as well! Make sure they pack these things:<br />
-phone and charger<br />
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-bathing suit (if you're planning to have a water birth)<br />
-a change of clothes<br />
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What have you packed in your hospital bag to make your labor and after birth experience a little easier?<br />
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All photos taken by <a href="http://photography-hill.com/">Photography Hill. </a> </div>
Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-72196360622208028882016-11-04T07:30:00.000-06:002016-11-04T07:30:12.794-06:00Our Favorite Books About Babies <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Gwen could go through her entire little library of books about 2 times a day. Thankfully, she doesn't rely on me to read to her every time she wants to look at her books. When we were still co-sleeping, Gwen would wake me up each morning by literally throwing a book on my face so I'd read it to her. It was so rude. And often painful. I think she still grabs a book or two to "read" to herself every morning before coming to wake us up. It's really cute to hear her little voice mimicking the phrases that she's memorized from her books. You can imagine that this makes my mama heart so happy and then I want to BUY HER ALL THE BOOKS. Thankfully places like the library and thrift store exist so I don't end up breaking the bank. </div>
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When I found out about this pregnancy I was determined to help Gwen understand that we'll be adding a little baby to the family, and that he's staying for good. Also, it would be nice if she learned where the baby came from, but I don't really expect her to grasp that just yet. We already had a couple books about babies but I've added a few more to Gwen's library since finding out the good news. </div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Way-Sears-Children-Library/dp/0316787671/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478156873&sr=1-1&keywords=baby+on+the+way">Baby on the Way</a>- Martha Sears, William Sears, Christie Watts Kelly.<br />
Martha and William Sears are responsible for "attachment parenting." If attachment parenting isn't your jam. this book is still for your family! The authors mention how you can tailor the book to your specific beliefs and needs of your family. I like this one because AP kind of is our jam, plus I love how it shows the mom going through all the pregnancy symptoms, and it mentions how the kids in the family can help out. Example- "During mommy's contractions you can help by being really quiet." That's perfect advice.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316788287/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T26SN0S6QZ2QKS1TG7TG">What a Baby Needs</a>- Martha Sears, William Sears, Christie Watts Kelly.<br />
I've <a href="http://heywhataday.blogspot.com/2016/06/gwen-as-big-sister.html">mentioned this book on the blog</a> before. This book explains why babies cry so often, what breastfeeding is, why newborns need to be close by mom, etc. Having a newborn and a toddler is going to be rough, so I predict we may be reading this one a lot after baby brother arrives.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Baby-Grows-Nola-Buck/dp/0694008737/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478158061&sr=1-1&keywords=how+a+baby+grows">How a Baby Grows</a>- Nola Buck, Pamela Paparone.<br />
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This one is not too informational. It's just a cute rhyming book about cute things babies do. Gwen really enjoys it and it's fun to read. <span style="font-family: inherit;">"<em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22.4px;">These are the things a baby needs: Bottle, blanket, rattle, beads." </em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22.4px;">I figure any book that gets Gwen interested in babies could potentially prepare her for baby brother. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22.4px;">Holy smokes! I'm just finding out that the cheapest copy of this book is $30 on Amazon! What?? And the most expensive copy is $470. Jaw drop. Looks like we've got a much coveted book on our hands! This book was a birthday present from a friend when Gwen turned one. She said her sons loved it when they were younger (it was her old copy that she gave to us), and Gwen has loved it as well. Half of the pages in our copy is covered in tape because of all its wear. Usually when Gwen tears a few pages from a book I just throw it away, but this book is too cute and the rhythm of the text is fun. This book is full of photographs rather than drawings and I think that's what Gwen loves most about it. </span></span></div>
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I've been trying to show Gwen photos of myself when I was pregnant with her to help her understand that she was once a little "baby inside mama" too. I don't think she gets it. But maybe? She likes the photos of herself as a baby, but I don't think she understand that the baby in the pictures is her past self. I'll keep trying. </div>
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<b>Books on Amazon Free Time</b><br />
I am a firm believer that printed text will never become extinct. I just love the feeling of a paper book, especially for children's books. Digital books are ok and I can definitely see the appeal of carrying hundreds of children's books with you without the weight. We bought this tablet for Gwen before our two trips last summer and it did come in handy.<br />
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The illustrations in this book are adorable. After the little boy gets used to his new baby sister, it shows several scenes of them playing and bonding. It's just sweet. </div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Guide-Surviving-Survival-Guides/dp/1623706114/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1478161350&sr=8-3&keywords=a+baby%27s+guide+to+surviving+mom">A Baby's Guide to Surviving Mom/Dad</a>- Benjamin Bird, Tiago Americo<br />
I've saved these two for last because they're definitely geared more towards new parents, rather than a child. The books are clever and quirky, ending with the perfect "Aw!" moment. They'd make a perfect baby shower gift.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22.4px;">All the photos in this post were taken by Lydia of <a href="http://photography-hill.com/blog/">Photography Hill </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Y'all should check out her Love Project on her blog ^. I'm featured! ;) </span></div>
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-9237113864230137942016-11-02T07:30:00.000-06:002016-11-02T07:30:17.412-06:00Looking Forward to November<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These photos were taken last week at the pumpkin patch, which also happened to be the hottest day of October! Ugh! I've been trying really hard to be patient about the weather cooling down here in Phoenix, but being pregnant has made me a bit more irritable on the matter. I've only got 2 months left of this pregnancy, and hopefully the majority of that will be in cooler temps. </div>
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There are a lot of fun things to looks forward to this month! 1. My sisters are coming into town! For my baby shower! 2. We're going to the Lantern Fest. 3. My in-laws are coming to town for Thanksgiving. 4. New Gilmore Girls! 5. My golden birthday is this month :) </div>
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I feel like this time last year, I was itching for Christmas. This year is different because I just want Halloween to last a little longer! So sad to see it go. Thankfully, pumpkins are still a part of Thanksgiving. If you couldn't already tell from these photos, Gwen is obsessed with pumpkins. We'll have to keep some around until the end of the month.<br />
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I was pretty excited when I realized I would have a baby bump during Halloween! I really wanted to utilize the bump in this year's costume, and I think this idea worked pretty well...? Can you tell why? The bump is supposed to be my "belly full of grandma." Not sure if anyone made that correlation at our church party on Saturday, but whatever! My costume was a little hard to place if Gwen wasn't right next to me. A friend thought I was an old cat lady, which would've been pretty clever! </div>
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My husband didn't make it into these photos, because we do things last minute over here. The sun was quickly setting, and he didn't have his (very easy) costume put together. Plus, he's the one who took all these photos! He dressed as the Woodsman who saves Little Red- he was basically dressed as a lumberjack. I'll include an Instagram photo at the end of the post :) </div>
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I was stressing a little over Gwen's costume because I wasn't sure if I wanted to make a red cape (I haven't sewn anything in years, so the thought made me a little nervous), or order one online (I was afraid it wouldn't arrive in time). I tried looking in a couple of thrift stores and Halloween stores for a toddler sized cape but had no such luck. I had given up on this costume and had decided to just dress Gwen in her skeleton PJs for Halloween. Then I went shopping at Target and was surprised to find this red hoodie thing in clearance!! It was a Target miracle. I bought the basket for $1 at Savers. The rest of Gwen's costume are items already from her closet. </div>
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The only thing I had to buy for my costume was the black face paint. Luckily, my sister was a wolf last year for Halloween, so I just asked her to send me her ears! I made the granny glasses from an old pair of sunglasses, gold paint (that I already had), a necklace, and a couple of Gwen's elastic hair ties. </div>
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I remember the first time I saw the steps to decorating sugar cookies with royal icing on Pinterest and I thought, "How time consuming!!" And was immediately turned off. Then last year a friend on Instagram started posting perfect sugar cookies that she decorated and I was pulled into the world of beautiful cookies. And then I heard about <a href="http://thealisonshow.com/alisons-cookie-party">Alison's Cookie Party </a>. I wanted to buy the course, but I wasn't sure if it would be worth it. A year later, and I finally justified buying this course! I just want to talk about what to prepare yourself for if you're thinking about making some delicious, pretty cookies, too. </div>
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1. There is a pretty long list of supplies that you will need to buy. Be prepared to spend some moola. </div>
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2. If you're a mom (especially if you have small children that want to touch or eat your cookies) or have a full-time job, prepare 2-3 days to make these! There are a lot of steps for baking them and they need to be completely cool before your start decorating them. And decorating them is, like I've mentioned before, very time consuming! I only worked on these cookies while Gwen was asleep, and she doesn't really nap anymore, so I stayed up pretty late. </div>
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4. The royal icing tastes gross before it dries! I was really worried that the weird taste would overpower the delicious cookies, but it doesn't! It tastes a lot better once it's dried, and the cookie taste shines through. </div>
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5. Watch all the videos completely through before you start! I watched all the videos soon after I bought it, then read through the recipes and instructions, and then watched the videos again while I was making the cookies. So helpful.<br />
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These cookies are fun to make! I'm glad that I made this purchase and I'm excited to get better at decorating with royal icing.<br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-91807992216346902352016-10-24T07:00:00.000-06:002016-10-24T07:00:20.353-06:00Mommy Style Monday: Bedtime Routine <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Alright so writing about this kind of makes me nervous. Let's keep in mind that there are so many <i>right</i> ways to put a baby/toddler/kid to sleep. The way we have chosen to put Gwen to sleep will probably make us sound like "pushovers" or "weak" to some parents (and non-parents). We were never successful at the whole sleep training/"cry it out" method. I just could not stand to hear my baby cry, alone, in a dark room. I think maybe if we didn't live in a townhouse with wall-to-wall neighbors, and maybe if Gwen ever had her own crib (instead of the twin mattress we used to share on her bedroom floor), then maybe I'd feel a little differently about it? But I co-slept with Gwen until she was a little over a year old, or whenever we decided to wean her at night. There were definitely some hurdles to get over that brought her to where she is today, but, from listening to fellow moms' stories about sleep struggles, I've concluded that there are <i>always</i> difficult things us parents must encounter when trying to figure out the best ways to put our kids to bed. </div>
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Here are the things I am so glad that Gwen is <i>not</i> dependent upon anymore when going to sleep:</div>
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-My breast milk: Thankfully this was the first crutch to go! Our breastfeeding relationship gradually ended after 19 months, and it's something that I'm rather proud of. </div>
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-Co-sleeping: I think my husband secretly misses co-sleeping because some nights he jokes that he's going to sleep in Gwen's room. It's adorable. Sometimes he does sleep in there.... </div>
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-Milk/a bottle: I feel terrible about this one because we gave Gwen cow's milk before bed for soooo long before we realized it's what caused her eczema to flare up! She loved her bottles and didn't want to sleep without one. </div>
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-A sound machine: Ok, I don't know if she was necessarily dependent on this, but sometimes it did make putting her to sleep go a little smoother... even if it was only in my head. But we've stopped using it recently and she still sleeps all night, so win! </div>
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Up until a month or so ago Gwen would sneak into our bed in the middle of the night. It was kind of cute, but she hogged the bed! I thought that once the new baby was born we'd buckle down and have to send Gwen back to her room, since I intend to co-sleep with the newborn. After we came home from a couple of summer vacations, she just stopped on her own! And now we sleep all night without interruptions. It's a nice little break before baby boy arrives- then let the sleepless nights commence. </div>
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Alright, let's finally get on with our bedtime routine! Pictured above is Gwen in the bath. In reality, Gwen only gets like 2 baths a week. #conservewater </div>
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We started giving her fewer baths after the doctor suggested that it might help clear up her eczema, and now I buy all natural, expensive baby wash to avoid any flare-ups as well. *eye-roll emoji* </div>
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Does anyone feel like baths only make your kid hyper?? All the internet sleep tips tell you to give your baby a bath at night to help make them become sleepy, but Gwen just gets excited. That's another reason we do fewer baths. Sometimes she'll just have her bath in the middle of the day- because we get bored, so why not? </div>
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After a bath it's time for pajamas and a fresh diaper. This is usually the first step on nights that she doesn't bathe. Then she'll "read" book after book on her own, and nowadays we need to persuade her to let us read to her. She really likes looking at books on her own, lately. We each read her a few books before brushing her teeth. </div>
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To Gwen, brushing your teeth means playing with water.<br />
Then we go back to her room and have a family prayer. She is finally starting to be obedient and reverent when we say prayers! I thought it would take another year before she understood.<br />
My husband and I take turns putting Gwen to sleep- every other night. One of us will sit in our big rocking chair with her as she hugs a stuffed animal, we sing songs, and then rock until she knocks out (it usually takes maybe 10-15 minutes, sometimes less) and then place her in her toddler bed. I try to give her a different stuffed animal each night so she won't become too attached to just one. I'm happy that she relies on us rather than a lovey (lovie?) to fall asleep. And I know there will come a day when she won't need us at all to fall asleep each night.<br />
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Some nights are annoying, but I've talked with mom friends about their kids' different sleep habits, and I realized that it's completely normal to have that bad night once in a while. I'm sure I won't sleep properly again until all my future kids are school age... or teenagers? Or out of the house completely? I've only been doing this mom thing for 2 years, so what do I know.<br />
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I'm very curious to read these moms' different sleep tactics:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sue at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.susanstange.com/&source=gmail&ust=1477378524764000&usg=AFQjCNGeS3TdQU6sZ2oFq7UiseBl1pB7WQ" href="http://www.susanstange.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sue's News</a></span><br />
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Beverly Houpthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01255868227006243894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018582884938062057.post-45862569159386418522016-10-06T07:00:00.000-06:002016-10-06T07:00:06.164-06:00My Favorite Halloween Movies <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A lot of people love to watch horror films during the Halloween season. NOT ME. I am a wuss. I hate being scared! I watched The Ring as a preteen and that was enough horror for a lifetime, thanks. If you're like me, then please enjoy this list of not so scary movies to get into the Halloween spirit.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. The Nightmare Before Christmas</span><br />
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DUH. If you know me, this movie has been pretty high on my list since I was like, 7. I literally can't shut up when it's on because I sing every word. This is a good one for Halloween or Christmas, two of the best holidays! One of my goals in life is to visit Disneyland in October to finally see the Haunted Mansion converted to all things Halloweentown/Christmas Land.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Hocus Pocus</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Another given. What is it that we love about this movie? The musical number at the "grown-ups'" dance party? The beautiful location of the film? The hilarity of the sisters? A cute cat that talks? Those two stupid bully kids? The tear jerking ending? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Casper</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The 90s really outdid themselves with all these awesome Halloween films. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Harry Potter </span></div>
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Any of the Harry Potter films are acceptable to watch in October, but the first one may be the only one with the actual holiday portrayed, I think? Please correct me if I'm wrong.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Practical Magic</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Oh look, another great movie from the 90s. It's got young and gorgeous Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. It's got tragedy and romance and humor. Most importantly, it's got magic and witches! My favorite scene is when they make midnight margaritas. My second favorite scene is the the PTA meeting. This one's on Netflix! Get at it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Coraline</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Stop motion animation is so magical! This movie has some spooky and eerie elements, perfect for Halloween. The gloomy weather surrounding the film also helps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. The Addams Family</span></div>
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This movie is just hilarious! So is the second one. We can all learn a thing or two about passion from Gomez and Morticia. This one's also on Netflix! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Edward Scissorhands </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">You can argue that this might be more of a Christmas movie- the beginning and end scenes of the movie happen on Christmas/Christmas Eve. But you just can't deny the creepiness. It is a Tim Burton film, after all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Corpse Bride </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">While this movie is no where near as good as The Nightmare Before Christmas, it's still enjoyable to watch. Emily (the corpse bride) is a good mix of cute and creepy. Also on Netflix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Sweeney Todd </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Okay Okay, I said this list wouldn't contain any scary movies. Sorry! I don't know how scary this is, but it's pretty gory. I don't ever watch movies like this, but years ago when I was on a high school trip to New York, one of my classmates was a huge Johnny Depp fan. This was around the time the DVD came out so we all watched it on her laptop in the hotel room. Another classmate helped to make the movie less scary by making a huge fart noise whenever Sweeney Todd slit someone's throat. It really helped! Haha. Ever since, this movie hasn't been that scary for me. It's on my Netflix list right now and I plan to just fast forward through all the bloody scenes and replay the songs- the music is great! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So there's my list of Halloweeny movies. Please tell me your faves! Are there any I'm missing out on? </span></div>
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- Smelling all the scented candles in Hobby Lobby with Gwen. I'd tell her the name of the candle and she'd repeat it before giving a big sniff.<br />
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- When Gwen met my friend's newborn and she was being so sweet! I hope she's that nice to her baby brother.<br />
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- Both of my sisters are flying in for my baby shower in November! I can't remember the last time we were all together.<br />
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- Pumpkin spiced candles. I've already bought two....<br />
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- Reading <u>Big Magic.</u> I feel very warm a inspired while reading it. It's kind of a spiritual experience for me, as weird as that sounds.<br />
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- All the rain we've had this Sunday. It makes it feel like proper fall around here.<br />
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- Finally deciding to buy <a href="http://thealisonshow.com/alisons-cookie-party">Alison's Cookie Party</a> when it went on sale last week. I just really want to make awesome Halloween and Christmas cookies that are so beautiful, people are too afraid to eat them. (lol but I'm serious.)<br />
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- Thinking of the fun plans this month including brunch with blogger babes, a visit to the pumpkin patch, and a Harry Potter themed party for this month's book club! </div>
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