Dear November Days

Weekend Baking

June 4, 2017

Do you have an activity that you just LOVED to do with your mom when you were younger? I do! It was baking for sure. My mom baked so many things whether they were homemade (lemon poppyseed bread…yum!) or from a box (funfetti, anyone?!). It was the experience of doing something and creating something with my mom…okay…and licking the bowl, because if it was just the two of us, I got the whole thing to myself! If my brother was around, she’d draw a line down the middle of the bowl, and we’d each get…

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SudPrize Bath Balls

June 1, 2017

I know most kids go crazy for bubbles in their baths. I did! It was one thing that would make me jump in the tub when I was younger.Well…we’ve tried bubbles a handful of times with Hallen, and she freaks out. At first, I was like…you’re a kid! Like the bubbles! But, for some reason, her little sassy self just can’t stand them. So, when we first tried SudPrize bath balls, I was nervous. Inside, I was telling myself, “just act normal. Just act normal…pretend this is just like every other bath.” I…

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Spring Travels

May 30, 2017

Our May filled up so quickly! I feel like we’ve been traveling for the past month. We finally found a system that worked to make Hazel happy in the car, though! So, the last two trips were relatively low stress. Just lots of pumping in the car! When there’s a crying baby involved, you don’t really care if you’re hooked up to a pump driving by everyone. If you see something you don’t want to see, don’t look in my windows! We did have such a great time celebrating my grandmother’s 80th birthday…

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Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale

May 25, 2017

The half yearly sale is upon us! Most things are 40% off! I’d love to go there and try everything on, but realistically…with two little ones, it’ll all be online this year! It started yesterday and goes until June 4! I love their sales. I always find some of my favorite brands for some great prices! I’ve put together a few of my favorite things just for you! Most of them that I’ve chosen are under $100 on sale, but there are a couple that are still full price, but still at a good price…

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Summer Hot Spots

May 22, 2017

When we first moved to the Charlotte area, we lived right behind the best snoball place EVER! We didn’t realize it until someone told us, though. Once we learned it was just across the street, it became a pretty steady part of our diets. If you’ve never been to a Pelican’s SnoBall place, do yourself a favor, and pop on over to the closest one. It may be an hour’s drive, but it’s worth it! Kevin and I were both so sad when we moved 20 minutes away from ours. But, low and behold, just…

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The Mother I Aspire To Be

May 21, 2017

Since the month of May has the day we celebrate all types of mothers, I figured I’d keep the “mom” theme going.What has your mother, or one of your role model’s who’s been like a mother, instilled in you? Were you taught to shoot for the stars, to never stop dreaming, treat others as you would treat yourself, always be kind and respectful? One thing that I’ve always wanted to be as a mother is to be more patient, selfless, a teacher to my kids. I think we all have those days where we, as…

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Hazel’s Story

May 16, 2017

I figured since Hazel is three months old now (as of tomorrow), it’s time to tell her birth story! It’s taken me long enough! You may not be interested in reading it at all, but I always love reading stories about labor, especially when I’m pregnant! You can read Hallen’s birth story here.I had always told EVERYONE that her due date was February 17th even though the doctors went by a due date of the 27th. I said there was no way. I know my cycle like the back of my hand. With so much…

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Last Mother’s Day

July 17, 2020

A Second ChanceJust writing the title of this post, tears stream down my cheeks. I remember the gut wrenching feeling of knowing that one of my children’s hearts had stopped beating who was supposed to be growing inside of me. It was Mother’s Day weekend 2016, and the ER doctor had just delivered us the news that even he didn’t want to say aloud. We lost our baby. He tried to give us hope by telling us maybe I was earlier along than I thought, but I knew there was no chance of that. We had…

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