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Advent Day Two: Happy Birthday, Gamma!
Today we visited my Mom for her birthday, and helped decorate for Christmas. Willow was pleased with this activity!Does this mean I get to play with shiny ornaments?Willow was a big helper. She...
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Advent Day Three: Light Show & Ice Cream!
Today was our first time going to the Winter Wonderland Light Show in Vernon Hills. Willow woke up from her nap the moment we got in line and proceeded to have a meltdown. Why were we not moving?! Why...
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Advent Day Four: Photoshoot for Christmas Cards!
Today we did a holiday photoshoot for our Christmas Cards...Happy Holidays!
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Advent Day Five: Visit Santa at the Mall!
Today, Willow met Santa! I was preparing for a meltdown due to her bizarre and unpleasant behavior during Gymboree class today (whining, writhing on the floor, not wanting to participate in any...
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Advent Day Six: Wear Christmas Jammies!
Today's post is going to be short and sweet, just like today's activity! I work a long day on Tuesdays, so I only see Willow for about an hour. That doesn't leave much time for Advent...
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Advent Day Seven: Make Cinnamon Ornaments!
Willow and I attempted to make cinnamon ornaments today! I say attempted because (SPOILER: They sucked.) But we had fun trying!Willow was Mommy's little helper this morning and really enjoyed assisting...
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Advent Day Nine: Gymboree 'Toys for Tots' Event!
Sorry for skipping out on yesterday's event. The activity was to "Make a Christmas Craft" and I forgot to buy the materials. Plus it was a work day so there was just no time. We will have to double up...
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Advent Day 11: Decorate Christmas Cookies!
This whole Advent thing is harder to keep up with than I thought! Yesterday, Willow's advent activity was to go to her step-cousin, Austin's, first birthday party. I was unable to attend but was told...
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Advent Day Twelve: Wrap Presents!
Now I know how to keep Willow occupied for more than five minutes without involving Elmo: give her some ribbon and wrapping paper! Too bad it can't be Christmas all year round. Willow was very serious...
View ArticleAdvent Day Thirteen: Dance to Christmas Music!
I took the CUTEST VIDEO EVER of Willow dancing to Santa Baby (she was grooving). And I accidentally deleted it. By the time I realized it was gone, it was almost bed time and Willow was a little...
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Advent Day Fourteen: Make Casserole & Brownies and Bring to Nana's!
Today we visited Nana (Willow's great grandma) and made her a yummy dinner and dessert!We hope she likes it!
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Advent Day Fifteen: Work Christmas Party!
We had fun at my work Christmas party this year! Last year, Willow was only crawling so she had to stay in her stroller the whole time. This time, her and her buddy Nico ran around and played with each...
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Wall Art
I was feeling crafty today so I decided to make some wall art for Willow's bedroom. I was inspired by these two...
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Willow's Rainbow Elmo Birthday Party!
My daughter, Willow, turned three yesterday and we celebrated at an indoor water park. We rented out a big room with a rainbow play gym and decorated with fun, colorful Elmo decor and food. She had a...
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Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Sometimes all it takes to inspire a recipe is one ingredient. That ingredient today was Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup. It was sitting in the cabinet, collecting dust, with no recipe to call its...
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I've decided to give this blog a fresh, new look. I aim to update this regularly with recipes, DIY ideas/activities, family fun, and adventures in home ownership. Our new house is being built this...
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House Progress
We try to swing by our house once a week. It's amazing the little differences each week makes. After we drive by sit in front of the lot taking pictures until the workers start giving us dirty looks, I...
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Little Willow
I recently changed my blog title to a name that has a lot of meaning to me. It is named after a beautiful Paul McCartney song that I discovered shortly after giving birth to my daughter. Paul McCartney...
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Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta
Tonight was one of those super lazy dinners nights where I just start grabbing random items out of my pantry, and try to decide what may or may not work. My husband went to see a movie so it was just...
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Prom has gone to the dogs
I work at a Pet Resort and do some freelance photography on the side, so when the two jobs happen to coincide, I am delighted! We hosted a Doggie Prom this year for our Day Camp pets and the photos...
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