tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11103417751955653532024-02-02T03:19:10.317-06:00between the chaosAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-60230072492571155512013-02-13T08:42:00.000-06:002013-02-13T08:42:12.074-06:00Wordless Wednesday: My Girls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emma LOVES to pick out her own clothes now. She is such a loving and happy girl. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Addi is our goofy girl and will do anything for a laugh. We learned that she isn't a fan of the snow. </td></tr>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-76289575049326892512013-02-11T13:47:00.000-06:002013-02-11T13:47:27.370-06:00Addi's 2nd BirthdayWe had Addi's birthday party a couple of weeks ago. I was so amazed with how smoothly it went. We had over 30 people at our house so it was a little crowded. That didn't stop our fun at all. The kids spent most of the party downstairs playing on the wii or with the toys. Everyone had a great time and Addi loved all of the attention. <br />
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When it came time to plan her party I went searching for invitations and found the perfect one at <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/product/14657/birthday_party_invitations_blues_clues_sneak_peek.html" target="_blank">Tiny Prints.</a> Addi has always loved Blue's Clues so I knew at once that we were having a Blue party. <br />
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A couple of weeks before her party I started making the pieces to her cake. I made most of the characters from the show and she was so excited. I made: Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper, Paprika, Side Table Drawer, Slippery Soap, Tickety Tock, Mailbox, Pail, Shovel, Steve in the thinking chair, and of course Blue. Both of the girls wanted me to make more and look at them everyday. Here's her cake all finished. <br />
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I'm very proud of that cake and was a little sad that we had to eat it. Seeing Addi's face light up when she saw it for the first time was worth it. <br />
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Now decorating our house was easy. My sister and I made some blue tissue balls to hang up throughout the house. I even had a great idea to put some on the ceiling in the shape of a paw print, or a "Clue". Goodies for the kids: I made little "handy dandy notebooks", crayons, play doh, fruit snacks and slinkies with paw prints on them. <br />
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On her actual birthday we took Addi out for a date night. First we went to a build a bear like store where she picked out every single stuffed animal and finally decided on a turtle. She was a little afraid of the stuffing process and refused to help push the pedal but she watched the lady stuff her new turtle. We took her to Joe's Crab Shack for dinner it was our first time there. Addi enjoyed her dinner and even got a special ice cream treat when she finished. <br />
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I still can't believe that she's 2 years old. I'm excited to see what this year brings and to see her grow and develop. Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-76894956676449452902012-12-18T08:18:00.000-06:002012-12-18T08:18:03.173-06:00Praying<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited for Christmas! The girls are old enough that they know what's going on and are loving everything about Christmas. Emma understands a little more than Addi, obviously, so she's been helping Addi get excited for the holidays. <br />
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I just hung up our hard holder that I created last year. I have been waiting until we received a few holiday cards sure enough it was time to hang it up. I haven't taken a picture of it yet but here's what our house looked like <a href="http://betweenthechaos.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-beginning-to-look-lotlike-christmas.html" target="_blank">last year</a>. <br />
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Hubby even hung a few lights outside this year. Keep in mind this was our first year hanging lights outside so we don't have a lot out there yet but I LOVE how it looks. <br />
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-40122885678889258612012-12-11T20:07:00.000-06:002012-12-11T20:07:04.496-06:00Are We Really Here?Even though I'm in denial about Addi turning 2 next month one thing is clear: she's ready to start potty training. I feel like this day sneaked up on us and I'm not ready to start training her. It's here and we decided to start potty training. Let me rephrase that, Addi decided she's ready to start using the potty. I knew this day was coming and I feel like it's too soon. I've decided to do the <a href="http://www.3daypottytraining.com/" target="_blank">3 day potty training</a> technique with Addi since it worked with Emma. They basically go pant-less for 3 days with field trips on day 2 and 3 to teach them to stay dry and use public restrooms. Now this isn't a post about how to potty train your child or "do this and it will work". This is just me telling you what I learned from potty training Emma and what we'll be doing different this time around. <br />
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What's funny is when I was pregnant with Addi I wanted Emma potty trained so I wouldn't have two in diapers. Little did I know I was dumb and didn't realize what that meant for us as parents of 2 under 2. Feel free to read more about <a href="http://betweenthechaos.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday.html" target="_blank">Emma's potty training. </a> <br />
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Potty training really isn't any fun. Don't get me wrong I LOVE seeing the look on their face when they pee on the potty and how proud they are. The not fun part is when your wiping up the 20th accident that you stepped in or almost stepping in poop because they haven't figured out to go sit on the potty while they're pushing it out. I mean really, why is it so hard to walk an extra 2 feet and sit on the potty chair? Like yesterday I went to the bathroom and came out to poop on the kitchen floor. Really? I was gone for a minute and that's when you decide to go. I should be happy it was in the kitchen and not on the carpet. I just keep holding my breath that each day will bring less accidents.<br />
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Now let's talk about going out in public while potty training. If it was up to me I'd stay home until they were fully trained. But that's not an option at all. Part of potty training is for them to learn to go on the big potty in public. Now Emma was terrified of public restrooms. They were too loud and she would scream if I tried to put her on one. I even got her a potty cover so it would be smaller and less intimidating. No dice. She would straighten her legs and refuse to sit and scream bloody murder. I felt like an awful mom forcing her to go potty. I mean if you were in there with us it would sound like I was torturing my child. I began hating going out with her very quickly and wished I could go back to diapers. One day Hubby had to run errands and took Emma with him and worked his magic and after that she wasn't afraid of using the big potties. Now she just doesn't like how loud they are and from time to time she'll beg me to not flush the toilet.<br />
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Obviously accidents are part of the process but when you're out and about and you're completely prepared things go wrong. For example, you're in the back of the store and the bathrooms are in the front and your child says "I have to go potty!!" As we all know when kids want something they mean RIGHT NOW! You drop everything and grab your kids and purse and run to the bathroom and telling them "Just hold it, we're almost there". Sure enough you didn't make it and now have to change their clothes and you're hoping there isn't any pee on you. It didn't take long to learn to have her go potty right when we get to a store to help teach her to pee on demand.<br />
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On top of those things we are now dealing with a stripper. Addi won't keep her clothes on which is why we've started potty training. It's a good thing we don't have company all the time but with Christmas coming up we'll have to work on her keeping her clothes on at home. Right now we are on day 5 of potty training and she's doing well. She's starting to say she has to go potty sooner than two seconds before she does, which is great! Today's goal was to run errands with zero accidents. I'll consider it a win because she went potty twice at Target and her pull up was dry.<br />
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So word to the wise:<br />
: when you're ready to potty train your child make sure they're ready<br />
: don't expect your child to be perfect at first <br />
: go potty before leaving the house, every time<br />
: hit up the restrooms when you get to your location<br />
: pack extra pants, 3 or 4<br />
: when they say "potty" run like the wind to the closest bathroom<br />
: have extra potty chairs, especially one in the room they spend most of their day. we have 2.<br />
: have carpet/furniture cleaners and clean towels to clean up accidents<br />
: have toilet paper by each potty chair <br />
: don't be afraid to use a reward system to get the to go on the potty. with Emma we used a sticker chart and with Addi we're using candy.<br />
:let them pick out their potty chair, might get them excited to start <br />
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I know potty training can be stressful but it can also be fun. Just keep in mind that you're almost done with changing diapers! So after you've cleaned that 10th pee spot or washed the 15th pair of pants just remember your getting closer to freedom and farther away from wiping your child's bum!! <br />
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What are some tips you've tried out? Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-68850339559049927632012-11-19T10:13:00.000-06:002012-11-19T10:13:02.575-06:00Preparing for Family Pictures We're getting our family pictures taken tomorrow so I've been trying to come up with the perfect outfit for all of us. I went from having the outfits picked out in my head and then pulling them out and putting them together and then realizing they looked funny or were off somehow. Last year I picked out the girls outfits first and then ours. This year I figured it would be easier to pick mine out first and then theirs. I'm glad I did that because it's always a million times easier to pick out clothes for them than it is for me to find clothes that work for me.<br />
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Hubby and I went shopping last night to find shirts for them. I decided to go with blues and tans. Like I've stated before Emma's favorite color is blue. I knew she would wear a blue shirt since it was a guarantee she would actually wear what I want her to. <br />
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This morning I showed the girls their tops and almost immediately Emma points to Addi's top and says "OOO I want to wear that one!" Me: Emma the blue one is yours. Emma: Well, blue IS my favorite color but I'm going to wear that one ::pointing to Addi's cream colored top:: Then of course Addi comes over and says she's going to wear the blue one. She then proceeds to point to the blue one "Mine" points to the cream one "Emma's" This goes on a few more times and then I finally say "Sorry to disappoint but you're not getting your way" hand them the shirts and walk away. Today it isn't worth my energy to argue with them but you better believe I'll get them in their shirts.<br />
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Now that we have our clothes figured out I'll be holding my breath that they'll cooperate long enough to get a few good pictures. I'm hoping for some pictures like these:<br />
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<b>1: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/my-little-pony-my-little-pony-castle-and-fig-bndle/-/A-14307508#prodSlot=medium_1_10" target="_blank">My Little Pony Castle </a></b><br />
<b> </b>Lately all Emma wants to watch is My Little Pony. So what would be more perfect for her? A complete castle and ponies to play with.<br />
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<b>2: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/disney-princess-cinderella-doll-toddler-dress-gift-set/-/A-14047627?reco=Rec%7Cpdp%7C14047627%7CPurchaseCP%7Citem_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec%7Cpdp%7CPurchaseCP%7Citem_page.vertical_1" target="_blank">Cinderella and Toddler Dress Up Set</a> </b> <br />
We've seen this at Target for awhile and every time Emma sees it she begs us for this doll.<br />
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<b>3: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/the-elf-on-the-shelf-a-christmas-tradition-girl/-/A-14084563#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Elf On A Shelf</a></b><br />
I think getting this early on will keep miss sassy pants from being so sassy ;-) I can hope, right?<br />
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<b> </b>This hand puppet from Melissa & Doug is so cute! Recently Emma has been doing sock puppet shows or shadow puppets for us. <b> </b><br />
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<b> </b>This nightgown is from Target and Emma found it one day when we were looking for clothes to try on. <b> </b><br />
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Addi is super easy to shop for. Mainly because she likes just about everything Emma likes. But there are a few things that she loves that isn't the same as Emma. One thing is Blue's Clues. She'll even sing the song when she wants to watch it. So I think for Christmas a Blue's Clues stuffed animal is a must. Here are a few things she seems to be interested in:<br />
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<b>1: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/disney-princess-toddler-doll-dress-combo-belle/-/A-13555754#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">Belle and Toddler Dress Set</a></b><br />
I know that if Emma gets a new doll Addi will <strike>HAVE to have</strike> want one and she always points out Belle when we're reading Princess books. <br />
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<b>2: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ty-Beanie-Baby-Blues-Clues/dp/B000FCI1Z4/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352843886&sr=1-1&keywords=blues+clues" target="_blank">Blue's Clues Stuffed Animal</a> </b><br />
<b> </b>Like I said, she needs Blue and I found her on Amazon!<br />
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<b>3: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Clues-Holiday-8x8-Paperback/dp/0689867972/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1352844003&sr=1-10&keywords=blues+clues" target="_blank">Blue's Clues Book</a> </b><br />
<b> </b>While searching for Blue I found this book and it's perfect for her: A Blue's Clues Holiday. <br />
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<b>4: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/brave-collector-s-edition-3-discs-blu-ray-dvd-widescreen/-/A-14237056" target="_blank">Brave DVD</a></b><br />
<b> </b><b> </b> This is one movie that the four of us have wanted to see for awhile.<br />
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<b>5: <a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/whittle-world-wooden-school-bus-toy" target="_blank">Whittle World Wooden School Bus</a></b><br />
I'm in love with Melissa & Doug's toys especially their wooden toys. The girls get excited whenever they see a school bus drive by so basically this is a perfect toy for both.<br />
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<b> </b> Again, love Melissa & Doug. This toy is perfect for an almost 2year old and since she likes animals it will encourage her to perfect her sorting skills. <br />
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<b>1:<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/32440059785859768/" target="_blank"> New Outfit</a> </b><br />
<b> </b>I love everything about this outfit! I think since having kids I've my personal style has gone downhill. I've been slowly adding pieces to my wardrobe but it's hard to find things that fit right or that I really like. <br />
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<b>2: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/114500916/personalized-hand-stamped-sparrow-bird" target="_blank">Mom's necklace</a></b><br />
<b> </b>A friend of mine makes these and I love this one. Picture it with an E and an A<b> </b>and nothing on the bird, super cute!<br />
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<b>3: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Fuelband-White-ICE-Small/dp/B00A13SHF6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1352822045&sr=8-9&keywords=Nike+Fuelband" target="_blank">Fuel Band </a></b><br />
<b> </b>I've had my eye on one of these for awhile and think it will help me lose the lbs and keep up on my progress. <b> </b><b> </b><br />
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<b>4: <a href="http://www.younkers.com/shop/women/vests/fever-faux-fur-tie-waist-vest_538749.html?query=vest" target="_blank">Fur Vest</a></b><br />
<b> </b>This vest is amazing and would be a great addition to my wardrobe. <br />
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<b>5: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=53935&vid=1&pid=250562012" target="_blank">Yoga Pants </a></b><br />
<b> </b>Since I LOVE working out, it's almost time for new yoga/running pants and these are perfect!<br />
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<b>6: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/cypress-home-felicia-spearmint-apron/-/A-13044370" target="_blank">Apron</a></b><br />
Since most of my days are spent cooking it's time momma has her own apron. I love this style!<br />
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<b>7: <a href="http://www.younkers.com/shop/shoes/incredible-value-shoes/relativity-miller-tall-riding-boot_518241.html?rec=05" target="_blank">Riding Boots</a></b><br />
Do I really need to say how amazing these boots are? They would go great with just about everything. <br />
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<b>8: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/casio-women-s-white-dive-watch/-/A-14077175#prodSlot=large_1_18" target="_blank">Watch</a></b><br />
Since Addi thought mom's everyday watch should go swimming in the toilet it's time for a new watch. I love the different colored numbers and the white band. <b> </b><b></b><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-32105137005299177362012-11-06T22:16:00.001-06:002012-11-06T22:16:24.812-06:00Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and GiveawayAs we all know the holidays are right around the corner. Well Melissa & Doug are hosting a fantastic giveaway: Terrific Twenty List. That's right, they're giving away a toy from their <a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/Promos/2012+Terrific+Twenty+Holiday+Toys/2012+%20Terrific+Twenty+Holiday+Toys+from+Melissa+&+Doug/35178" target="_blank">terrific twenty list</a>.<br />
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So for your very own chance make sure you go to their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MelissaAndDoug" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page and enter.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">**Please know that this is a sponsored post. All opinions are all mine!**</span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-80121946278667346592012-11-02T09:34:00.001-05:002012-11-02T09:34:44.610-05:00Halloween 2012<div><p dir=ltr>This Halloween was by far the best!  The girls are old enough that they know what to do and love going door to door trick or treating.  My sister in law and brother in law and their kids came over and the 10 of us went trick or treating.  Emma had so much fun keeping up with the boys and Addi tried to keep up.  She actually did a great job staying with them her little legs just slowed her down hut didn't stop her.  There was even a point towards the end that I was carrying her and figured we'd skip a house.  Yeah, she didn't like that idea and looked at me and yelled "go!" She was determined to hit every house.  Even though Emma was complaining that her feet were hurting and wanted to be carried she still came running down each driveway ready to go to the next house.  By the end of the night we were all pooped and ready for bed.  The girls weren't happy about going to bed because they wanted to eat candy.  </p>
<p dir=ltr>Here are some pictures from our night.  I didn't get any good ones of them together because Addi wanted to go out instead of letting me take pictures.  </p>
<p dir=ltr>How was your Halloween?  Did you take your kids out?  </p>
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We went to a pumpkin patch on Sunday and had a blast. It was a little chilly that morning but it didn't stop us. We were smart and got there early because by the time we left it was getting busy. <br />
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I said I'd post a picture of my hair cut. So here it is curly and I love it!!
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-20624646393693905442012-10-26T23:35:00.000-05:002012-10-26T23:47:20.042-05:00Last Day With My Long HairAbout a month ago my sister-in-law asked me if I was interested in donating my hair, at that moment I wasn't. I started thinking about it more and more and finally decided to do it. My grandma recently found out she has breast cancer so that made me want to donate even more. It has taken me over 3 years to grow this long. The last time I had it short was before Emma was born. So needless to say I was nervous and even excited to get it cut off.<br />
My sister-in-law owns a <a href="http://www.triossalon.com/" target="_blank">hair salon</a> here in town and this weekend was the <a href="http://justforherexpoomaha.com/" target="_blank">Just For Her Expo</a>. They were doing quick cuts, up-dos, curl or straightening styles for a $5 donation. They were with the <a href="http://www.metamorfund.org/" target="_blank">Metamorphosis Fund. </a>It felt great to be able to donate and provide some hair to go towards a wig for a cancer survivor/patient. <br />
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I just had to take some "last day with long hair" pictures.
Last time I curled it:
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Getting it put in ponytails and getting it cut:
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I'm super excited to get it cut and styled on Monday. I'll have to make sure I post an updated picture after my appointment on Monday. Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-43245788939664412992012-10-23T23:39:00.002-05:002012-10-23T23:45:06.505-05:00Wordless Wednesday: Fall TimeWe took the girls at an apple orchard and pumpkin patch last weekend. Here's a glance at our day:<br />
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I can't believe it has been this long since my last post. Life has been a little busy lately. Nothing too exciting has happened. Hubby and I decided that it was time I went back to work to help us out with our finances. So I've been working around 20hours a week. I know that might not seem like a lot to some but when I'm used to staying home all the time it's hard. Plus then I have to try and keep up with the house and of course spend as much time as I can with my hubby and girls. There have been a few weeks that hubby and I don't have a day off together and we see each other in passing. I'm sure how long I'll be picking up hours but it is nice especially coming into the holidays. </div>
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So on top of me working I'm still trying to stay on top of my workouts and eating clean. The clean eating is easier to do now that I make weekly meal plans. Each week I sit down and look through the ads, my pantry and fridge to see what meals we'll have that week. I plan out breakfast, lunch and dinner. It makes it so easy when we come home and all I have to do is get dinner ready without thinking about it. I try to utilize our crock pot as much as possible on the days I work. Like last week I cooked a whole chicken on my day off had hubby scrape the meat off and put it away. Then the next day I made chicken stock in the crock pot while I was at work. So once I got home that night I was able to make homemade chicken noodle soup. The girls inhaled it too. </div>
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When it comes to working out I try to get up before the girls wake up to get my workouts in. I've started doing Insanity again and should be done right before Thanksgiving. My motivation to get out of bed so early is not having to do it after they go to bed. By the end of the day all I want to do is sit and relax or some days go straight to bed. </div>
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It's crazy to think that next week is Halloween and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I hope I can enjoy the next couple of months and not blink them away. </div>
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What are your kids going to be for Halloween? Emma has decided she's going to be a princess, no surprise there. </div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comOmaha Metro, null41.290382 -95.89871tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-89958375028200107342012-09-19T14:33:00.000-05:002012-09-19T14:33:55.501-05:00Wordless Wednesday: Fall is in the air<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She sat down on the curb while Daddy buckled Emma in. (I was there too, obviously I'm the one who took this picture)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just love fall weather and being able to cool our breakfast by opening the back door. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helping Aunt M. make apple pie. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking time out from helping with the pie to stick her tongue out at me. </td></tr>
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it's funny that these two will play with things around the house longer than their toys. my thought is if they're happy and safe let them play with it. which is why you see addi playing with hubby's wallet. i felt bad that his cards were out of order but it kept her occupied for awhile.<br />
even now as i'm writing this post the two of them are playing with old tupperware containers and they're building castles.<br />
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1: Smile for the camera with a cup of rice or get out your rice maker if there isn't a camera around<br />
2: Poor in a cup of rice.<br />
3: Add 1.5cups of water.<br />
4: Stir rice and water (you might want to use a spoon Addi thought her hand was better)
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1: Put bowl in the rice maker and close the lid.<br />
2: Push the button down to turn it on and start cooking. Wait about 45min...<br />
3: Once the rice maker turns off wait an extra 5min and serve with the rest of your meal. <br />
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If you have anything you can't make, easy for everyone else, that you'd like us to try let me know. The girls love helping in the kitchen. <br />
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***We are not rice making experts*** Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700105711096589830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110341775195565353.post-72147639880635497232012-08-29T06:37:00.001-05:002012-08-29T06:37:05.791-05:00Wordless Wednesday: walking<div><p>This is what our typical walk looks like. </p>
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Top Right to Bottom Left: <br />1: Cheese mixture <br />
2: Veggie mixture<br />
3: Crusts portioned out with sauce<br />
4: Crust, Sauce, Cheeses<br />
5: Crust, Sauce, Cheeses, Veggies<br />
6: Folded and Sealed Pocket<br />
7: Ready to bake<br />
8: Ready to eat cut in half with the melted cheese coming out. <br />
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1 cup water<br />
2 teaspoons dry active yeast<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
3 cups whole-wheat flour<br />
(I like to add different seasonings to my crust like garlic and Italian seasonings)<br />
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1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese<br />
1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded<br />
Salt and pepper, to taste<br />
Other fillings as desired:chopped mushrooms, green or red bell peppers, pesto, squash, zucchini, onions, garlic, any cooked meat. Basically if you like it on your pizza include it in your stuffed pizza. <br />
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a glass measuring cup heat 1-cup water until warm. Drop in 2 teaspoons yeast and let rest for a minute.
After the yeast foams up a bit add the salt and olive oil to the water mixture and gently stir if necessary.<br />
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In a food processor or mixer with a dough blade/hook add 3 cups flour. Pour in the water mixture and process until a dough ball forms.
Coat a large bowl with olive oil, add the pizza dough ball, and cover with plastic wrap while you prepare the other fillings.<br />
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In another bowl mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.<br />
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Chop and/or cook other desired fillings while dough rises on the counter (20 – 30 minutes).<br />
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Alternatively you can make the dough earlier in the day and let it rise in the fridge or if you are short on time it will still work if you don’t let it rise at all!
Divide dough into 6 equal sized pieces. Shape each one into a ball and then flatten it out with a rolling pin. Don’t roll it too thin (see picture for recommended size).<br />
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Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of the dough. Add two heaping spoonfuls of the cheese mixture and one spoonful of filling (or 3 spoonfuls of cheese mixture if no other filling is desired).<br />
Seal edges of the dough together as best you can with your fingers (see photo for two examples) and flip it over so seam side is down on a greased baking sheet. Make a couple of holes with a fork in the top (to prevent the cheese from leaking out the bottoms/sides) and top with raw sesame seeds if desired.<br />
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Bake in the oven for 12 – 15 minutes and once done let cool for a few minutes.
Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping and enjoy!<br />
Yield: 4 – 5 servings<br />
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She is just so funny! Addi has now learned to fake sleep. Her favorite game is to lay down and say "night night" and close her eyes. She even likes to tell me to "close eyes."<br />
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What are some of your kids new favorite games to play? <br />
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