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TV Tuesday: A very Gaga Thanksgiving

I do love me some Gaga. Not in that paint my face and stand in a 4 day line for tickets, but I do love her music. And, contrary to popular belief, she is a savvy and smart woman. I have been impressed with her every time I have seen her speaking on TV, and it is almost never to promote herself. It is typically to speak on behalf of some organization or another (HIV/AIDS in young women, empowering GBLT youth). And TELL me you don't turn up the radio when you hear some "Alejand… Read more

Foodie Friday: Simple pork and sauerkraut

I tried this recipe last year, Matt's mom making it for us on New Years. It was divine. I didn't really like sauerkraut until I had this, and you have just got to try it! Simple Pork and Sauerkraut from Elizabeth 1 center cut pork roast 1 bag or can of kraut, drained 1 white onion 2 cans of beef broth mashed potatoes (we use Bob Evans frozen!) Slice the onion (so it is long pieces, not diced) and brown until very tender in a pan. Mix with kraut and one can of broth in a covere… Read more

Birthday Thursday: Happy 31 weeks!

And happy Thanksgiving! Everything is all cleaned up and it is just the 3 of us, sitting around watching football. It was a great first Thanksgiving for Larkyn. She and cousin Jaxsen had a good old time with each other, and they each got to try some new foods! The verdict: the girl likes her some turkey (as long as it is hidden in squash, sweet potatoes, and applesauce). I was also excited for her Thanksgiving outfit...especially her first time wearing tights!  There is nothing like … Read more

Birthday Thursday: Happy 30 weeks!

My baby is becoming a little girl!  She has really shown us her personality this week, and it is yet to be determined if she takes after her mama or her daddy. She is very busy (mama) and looks up for our reactions all the time (daddy loves reactions). She has become pretty noisy, making noises "just to hear herself" (hmm, since daddy says that about mama...let's see...) She is reaching for things and pulling things over, and it is only a matter of time before baby-proof… Read more

Random Wednesday: Blogging runs in the family

Matt is the English major. I have always kept diaries, journals, and used written expression in one form or another throughout life. We both love to write, and now I'm just so proud of him that I could burst! In addition to his blog, Hurricane Storm , he has now started writing for Bleacher Report. Check him out. Can you believe it...I get 1,000 reads per month. He got over 1,000 reads on ONE post in less than a week. And he is writing about what he loves: the Miami Hurricanes!  Th… Read more

Techie Tuesday: Instagram re-try

Have you noticed my lack of "TV Tuesday" posts? Oh yeah, that's because I'm lucky to get an uninterrupted hour of TV time these days. However, the iPhone has brought a whole slew of new Tuesday topics. Hence Techie Tuesday. That's right...the alliteration never ends with a kindergarten teacher. Last week, I attempted and failed at posting my Instagram pictures. Luckily, I stumbled upon Julie's blog later in the week. Seriously, the hair...the family photo...t… Read more

Mama Monday: What's in a name?

After reading this article , I was inspired to explain our choice for our daughter's name. Oh yeah, and I was inspired to vomit after reading it. Really? When we found out we were expecting, I already had a girl's name in my pocket; it had been there for almost a decade. My criteria? I wanted a name that was nowhere on Social Security's database for names. I wanted it feminine and for it to conjure up beautiful images. Some names don't create any image (and that's O… Read more

Birthday Thursday: Happy 7 months!

How can this be!? 7 months? I can't believe how fast this is going. Every day I go off to work, but every day, I tell her I wish I could stay with her. This week, I took her to a baby shower at school and everyone had a great time passing her around and checking out her Rufflebutts. I am so lucky to work in a place where Larkyn is welcomed and enjoyed!  I am amazed at the new things she can do every day and the things she finds fascinating that I would never even think about. Her … Read more

Mama Monday: Sharing with strangers

OK, all technology fails of the day aside (trust me, there have been many), I have to share this video of Lulu in Walgreens. We were waiting for photos to be developed and I was messing around with the video camera. I had no idea we had an audience... Those are 3 different womens voices in the background! Read more

Birthday Thursday: Happy 28 weeks!

Disclaimer: I left my SLR camera at school today. I was instantly reminded why I bought it in the first place. Little fuzzy today... Here is munchkin now--refusing to stay on her back for more than .5 seconds and wanting to be all over the place. Which is great, until I try to take a picture! This week, we experienced a roller coaster schedule (because of teething I think?). It all ended up fine at the end of the day, but every day was definitely different. Her new favorite activity i… Read more