Happy...

birthday to my brother, Christopher!And a happy Thanksgiving to all! :)Supplies: Bazzill (dark brown) and miscellaneous (gray & light brown) cardstocks; Basic Grey and Chatterbox patterned papers; black stamp ink; Fiskars border punch; Jolee's sticker; adhesive backed foam squares. Inspired by November A Year in Cards class at Two Peas.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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Tripoding

Everywhere I turn there are lists of what a baby should, could, might be doing at certain ages. While I skim the monthly lists in one of my books, I don't spend a lot of time worrying about them. I trust we'll hit each accomplishment in due time and want to have fun with Dylan. Enjoy his baby days.This relaxed attitude might be part of why I missed a new milestone until our pediatrician pointed it out to me at our checkup on Friday - Dylan can...

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Four Months

Dylan had his four month checkup this morning. He's now 15 pounds and 27-1/4inches long!Other highlights of the month:* Learned to push the music button on the green fish in his gym.* Likes to be rocked to sleep.* Began grabbing his feet. Especially fun game when there are little animals on his footed outfits:* Loves to hold anything he can get his hands on. Examine objects carefully. And pass them from hand to hand. As well as stick them in...

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A Good Day

Dylan & I spent most of my birthday relaxing at home. We enjoyed some of our usual activities such as tummy time (he's getting so much better at it!) and I worked on his stocking (realized that I better kick my stitching into high gear if I'm going to get it finished in time though).After Trent came home from work, the 3 of us headed out to Durham to meet my dad, his wife & my stepbrother for dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. Dylan fell...

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Looking Back

On the eve of my 31st birthday, I find myself thinking about how quickly the year has passed and how much has happened...I've become a mother. It's the most amazing thing to me.I've learned to appreciate life more.I'm healthier. In Jan 2008 I set myself a goal to lose 40 pounds. I made it halfway before my pregnancy and 30th birthday. Since Dylan's birth I've lost 18 of the remaining 20 lbs.The downturn in the economy has actually been a blessing as it has given me an opportunity to take an extended leave from work so I can spend more time...

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halloween '09

Photos from Dylan's first Halloween and first party:Supplies: Stampin' Up (blue) and miscellaneous (black) cardstock; American Crafts and October Afternoon patterned papers; black stamp ink; Micron black pen; Making Memories glitter letter stickers. Scraplift of 1 month layout on April 15th of dw2008.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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vote

Dylan & me at the polls last week:I downloaded a sample copy of the ballot (removed the words "sample ballot") from the county election website. And also included the sticker I was given after voting and the newspaper article summarizing the results.Supplies: Archiver's (blue) and Bazzill (red & white) cardstock; black stamp ink; Micron black pen; KI Memories lace paper; Therm O Web memorabilia pocket; Making Memories letter stickers. Inspired...

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Anniversary Card

Here's the card I made for Trent this year:Supplies: Die Cuts with a View card; miscellaneous green cardstock; Deja Views, Scenic Route & Cosmo Cricket patterned papers; black stamp ink; Prima flower; Making Memories button & stitches. Inspired by October A Year in Cards class at Two Peas.addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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Happy Day!

It's been six years since we said "I do"... and one year since we learned we were expecting our sweet boy who celebrates 16 weeks today... A very happy day. :) Supplies: Black Frame from Rhonna Farrer's Color My World kit; butterfly from Rhonna Farrer's Fashion Patisserie brush set. addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesigns'...

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Thursday Thirteen #5: Motherhood

Thirteen things Motherhood has taught me so far...I can survive on very little sleep.I can get a bit irritable on very little sleep. ;)My "mommy instincts" are right for us more often than not.Burp cloths and spit up on the shoulder are fashion statements. LOLIf he's going to spit up, it will be after a bath - not before.If I want Dylan in "cute" outfit for something, do not put it on him until seconds before.How to change a diaper in the dark...

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First Civics Lesson: Voting

Dylan accompanied me to the polls today:addthis_url=''; addthis_title=''; addthis_pub='2pawsdesign...

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