2 year old check up

I was worried that Avery would be underweight for his height and age but he's not! Thank God! He is actually 75% for height and weight! Dr. Richardson said he looks super healthy and is right on track for being an active little boy.

Stats:

Height: 35.5 ins
Weight: 29 lbs 11oz
BMI: 16.6

Couch to 5k

Last week Michael and I decided we would start Couch to 5k. I am ashamed to admit that I am 28 years old and have never been able to run a full mile. I have always hated running! So unless someone was forcing me to run (which even then I would find my way out of it) I have never had the urge to run just because I wanted to. Sure, I know that running is great for you and it shows because all of my friends who run are in tip-top shape. I guess I have never really wanted to be in tip-top shape bad enough to run. Sad huh? I have always been an eliptical girl and for whatever reason it is 100 times easier for me than running is.

Even more than for the reason of getting in shape, I really want to push myself to do something that I don't necessarily want to do. I want to be prove to myself that if everyone else can do it then so can I. I want Avery to see his Mommy living a healthy lifestyle. I want Michael and I to have a hobby that we can do together. And of course if I lose about 30-40 lbs in the mix of all of this then I would be even more proud of myself.

I downloaded the Couch to 5k app on my iPhone and hit the ground running last Tuesday. It was the coldest day we had seen in a while. During our run the temp was 36 degrees. Everyone who I told that I was going to start running that day told me it was too cold and I had better bundle up. Sure, I could've used that as an excuse but I am soooo damn tired of MY excuses. I can come up with a million excuses at any given time.

Since we run after Avery's bedtime, we take turns running. Michael goes first while I am getting Avery ready for bed and then its my turn. This first week has been pretty easy for Michael. As for me...not so much.

Week 1 Day 1: It was COLD! I had a hard time breathing while running. I had to make a conscious effort to breathe in and breathe out. The entire time I kept thinking that there was no way I would make it through. At about mid-way I felt like I was going to poo, throw up or possibly both. I had to walk my last "run" interval because I got one of those strains in the arch of my foot. I felt good afterwards and proud that I did finish.

Week 1 Day 2: I thought it would be alot easier but it seemed to be even harder than the first day. My dang foot kept getting that strain in my arch feeling so I didnt run the last two "run" intervals. Also, it was way too dark and I felt like I couldnt see where I was running so I was constantly slowing down to see what I was about to run over. No sick feeling but I did walk through the door crying.

Week 1 Day 3: Michael finally pumped up the tires on my new jogging stroller so Avery and I headed out for an early morning run. The jogging stroller slowed me down alot and I will have to figure out a way to keep Avery from talking to me the entire time. Other than that, I felt good after my run. Avery was motivating me the entire time just by being there with me. Even though I wanted to stop I wasnt going to let Avery see his Mama stop.

There you have it peeps, my newest journey and hopefully a reason blog a little more often.

I'mmm BAAAAACK!

Did ya miss me? I know you did!

I just havent had a free second to really sit down and write anything in my blog but I miss having record of whats going on in my life. Avery will be TWO on Saturday!! I can hardly believe it. Here is an update on my sweet boy:

-He is wild.
-He goes to Mother's Day Out once a week and FINALLY loves it.
-He is becoming less and less shy.
-Although he acts shy around strangers he still have no problem with screaming his A$$ off in public places.
-He loves playing outside and would live out there if we let him.
-We fight him to get in the bath and fight him to get out of the bath... its awesome!
-He is the funniest child that ever lived. Promise!!
-He can count to three without help but that is only because he counts "1, 2, 3..." before he commits random acts of danger.
-He loves to sing and his favorite songs are "ABC's" and "Happy Birthday".
-He talks ALOT!
-He is very interested in the potty and has been pee-peeing in the potty before bath time for a while now.
-He still sleeps well and will still take 2 naps a day if we are having a lazy day at home.
-He loves saying his night time prayer with Mommy and Daddy every night. And then he likes to race us to his bed.
-He is still attached to his "ba-ba" but after Saturday (his bday) we are throwing them all away.

More to come very soon...

It's official...the kid likes me!

I have always felt like Avery thinks I am just that lady who is ALWAYS there. He looks at me sometimes like, "Oh, you again?". Since I stay at home with him we seriously are NEVER away from eachother and for the most part we like it that way. Michael describes our relationship as best friends who spend WAY too much time together.

Anyways, so today Michael wasn't feeling too well so he layed around the house for most of the day. While he and Avery were napping, I snuck off to Hobby Lobby with my Mama. Hobby Lobby turned into Big Lots, Big Lots turned into Tuesday Morning... you get the point. I was gone for about 4 hours. Since Michael wasn't feeling well, he wasn't being his usual super-fun-daddy-self. Avery never misses me but when I walked through the door he did the "happy dance". The happy dance is only a dance that we see Avery do when his Daddy (or sometimes Nana) comes through the door. I couldn't believe he was dancing his little jig for me!! I seriously could've cried! Avery ran up to me and wanted me to carry him around with me and he kept saying, "MY Mama!! MY Mama!". Sweetest moment ever!

Maybe I should sneak out more often....hmmmmm.

Look what we scored off of Craigslist for $150 bucks!!

I have been begging Michael for a casual type of hutch to match our kitchen table forever. He randomly found this online and went to pic it up for me last night. I went to Hobby Lobby with my Mom to get some decorations for my new hutch and got inspired to make a personalized "W". Still want to switch out the knobs on the hutch but other than that I love it!!

4th of July Weekend

My little man is definitely becoming very opinionated. He threw a fit to where his boots! Check him out! ;)

Dear Laurin-

Dear 9 year old Laurin,
You will find out that sometimes people die in their sleep. Trust me, you will not die in your sleep... not at 9 yrs old anyways. So stop having your mom check your heart rate before bed every night.

Dear 11 year old Laurin,
Buck up and go to Camp Grady Spruce. Just because your mom has to work and can't go like the rest of your friend's moms doesnt mean you should stay behind. You will be the only white girl left behind and a few mexican chicks will chase you around the playground for some freakish reason. You would have more fun at Camp Grady Spruce... so go!!

Dear 12 year old Laurin,
Your parents will get divorced this year and even though your older sisters don't seem to care, it will tear you apart. Don't let yourself get too upset because your Mom and Dad will get back together.

Dear 16 year old Laurin,
You will start acting like your shit don't stink. No its not cool to get drunk at this age nor is it cool to be so boy crazy. Oh and get your ass up and go to school! Also, you will start dating your future husband this year.

Dear 19 year old Laurin,
Don't go to Richland College! Go ahead and start off at a university. If you go to Richland it will take you a year longer to graduate.

Dear 21 year old Laurin,
Just because you are legally allowed to drink alcohol does not mean that you should go out every night and get trashed. You will lose a friend this year because he was drinking and driving a motorcycle.

Dear 24 year old Laurin,
You graduate from UNT this year and will start working full-time. Don't expect Michael to marry you just yet.

Dear 25 year old Laurin,
You will move in with Michael in Dallas. Ya'll will act really immature and drink WAY too much, WAY too often. Get it together girl! This year you are blessed with something super special...pregnancy! You and Michael won't think yall are ready to be parents but it will be the best thing that has EVER happened to ya'll.

Dear 26 year old Laurin,
You will FINALLY marry Michael and meet your son this year! Your life will change in every way but it will be a way better life than you could've ever planned for yourself.

Dear 27 year old Laurin,
You will be so grateful to Michael for allowing you to stay-at-home with your little man. It will be HARD, but worth it in every way.

My lil' dinosaur!

Avery has recently fallen in love with dinosaurs even though he still finds them a bit scary. We like to growl back and forth at eachother. Sometimes he pretends that he is scared and sometimes he growls right back. Love my little guy!

SAHM are super women!!

I have come to realize this over the past 6 mos. As Avery is coming up on 18 mos old he is becoming more and more of a stinker. A cute lil' stinker but still definitely a stinker! My escape is Scentsy. Really it is! It allows me to feel productive during the day and lets me get out of the house ever so often to be with just adults. =)

Anyways, this isn't a post about Scentsy. (Shocker, huh?) If you are looking to make some extra cash while stay at home with your kids I of courze recommend Scentsy BUT if it's not for you then there are some other really cool direct sells companies out there.

Here are a few of my favorites:

The first one is called Stella & Dot.
It has the cutest jewelry! Granted I don't wear jewelry on a daily basis anymore but if I did I would so be into Stella & Dot. My sister's friend Aimee is an Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot and she LOVES it! Oh and they also have a little girls line. It is however a bit pricey.

Another direct sells company that is really cool is called Initials, Inc. I don't know anyone who sells this but I love their website. I assume it would be fairly easy to sell to moms since we definitely love monogramming our child's name onto anything and everything!

A really unique direct sells company is called Vantel Pearls. A family friend, Danielle sells with Vantel Pearls. My mother-in-law hosted a party and it was amazing. Danielle brought a bunch of oysters and cracked them open right in front of us. She dug the pearl out (which was kinda gross looking but amazing nonetheless) and appraised the pearl during the home party. You never knew what color, size or quanitity of pearls you were going to find in your oyster.

And the last one that I think is cool is Southern Living at Home.
I don't have any friends who sell Southern Living but I have been to a party that one of my sisters hosted. They have the nicest stuff! So much better than Pampered Chef. I would love to buy this cool beverage server! Now if I could only find a way to justify spending over $100 on it. I love it so much though!

Vote!!

Of course, I voted for University of Texas and University of Alabama. I could sell a TON of each!

Hook 'em!!

Owens Farm

April- Warmer of the Month

There are only a few days left to order the Warmer of the Month (ABC Scentsy Warmer) for 10% off. I absolutely LOVE this warmer! It is the perfect end of the school year gift for your child's teacher. I gave one to my sister-in-law who is a 3rd grade teacher and she LOVES it too.

$22.50 until April 30th!

Give an apple to your favorite teacher! Scentsy is introducing their first Mid-Size Warmer of the Month. ABCs is a wonderful accent for classrooms, school offices, and teachers’ homes. A red apple with the sentiment “The best teachers teach from the heart” lets the educators in your life know how much you appreciate them. The hand-painted red apple and green stem in matte finishes are embossed on a low-gloss blackboard- like background. A debossed white alphabet border completes the classroom theme. Crafted from translucent porcelain, the letters glow from within when the warmer is lit.


The Scent of the Month for April is Red Candy Apple.

In keeping with the “apple for the teacher” theme, Red Candy Apple is bursting with tart Macintosh apples, red raspberry jam, sweet red berries and strawberry milk, with notes of brown sugar, taffy and cotton candy. A super yummy Scent!!

10% off until April 30th!

Hanging Freshener $2.70
Room Spray $7.20
Scentsy Bar $4.50
Scentsy Brick $18.00

Order at: www.laurin.scentsy.us

Spring time at the Arboretum

My sweet lil' guy just sitting on a bench.

Brody, Sophia, Avery & Allison- The FAB Four!

My sugarbear!

Loves climbing stairs!

The kids minus my wild little man who wouldn't have anything to do with this photo. ;)

**Photos by Mama Whitfield**

The Park & Popsicles

There is nothing better than playing in the sunshine at the park then coming home and enjoying a nice cold popsicle!

Scentsy Basket Party

As most of you know, I sell Scentsy. I am so addicted to Scentsy that I now have a warmer in every room. Don't hate me because my house smells FABULOUS! ;) Anyhow, I finally bought the full set of basket testers. What is a basket tester? It is a miniature version of the party tester. They are small enough to carry around with you. Its a great alternative to hosting a home party. All you have to do is carry this cute lil' tote around with you to work, your kid's soccer game, church, lunch with the girls, etc. Just whip out the scents (watch women gush) and collect the order forms. After a week of sharing Scentsy I will come to pick up the "basket party" and order forms. Then (this is the best part) you get the same hostess rewards as you would hosting a home party. That means, FREE SCENTSY!

After receiving my testers yesterday, I put together a "basket party" today and its soo cute!!

I'll show ya some pictures to prove it:

Can't wait to send out my "basket party" for the first time!

Check me out at :

www.laurin.scentsy.us

Free stuff?? Yes please!

I earned $60 of free Pampered Chef stuff,

2 half-price items and then 20% everything else.

Here is what I ordered:

Measure, Mix & Pour™ - $11.50 (Free)
So easy, you'll never buy bottled dressing again! Four recipes are printed right on the container. Just measure ingredients, mix with the plunger and pour homemade dressing on your salad. Dishwasher-safe.

Mix ‘N Chop - $10.00 (Free)
A Pampered Chef® exclusive! Unique, beveled pinwheel blades efficiently chop and crumble foods for even cooking and seasoning. Its high-quality nylon design follows the curves of your cookware and won't scratch the surface. A soft grip and thumb rest help you comfortably grasp the handle and chop more easily. Heat-resistant to 428°F. 11". Dishwasher-safe.

Cutting Board with Measure Cups - $33.00 (Free)
Exclusively ours! Chop and slide foods right into removable measure cups that nest within the board. Silicone feet grip countertops, while pegs hold the cups in place. Cups measure 1 tbsp., and 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup, and nest for compact storage. 10" x 9 1/2". Dishwasher-safe.

Collapsible Strainer - $5.50 (Free)
This indispensible accessory fits perfectly in our Cutting Board with Measure Cups. Chop foods on the board, then sweep them right into the strainer. Great alone for small straining jobs, too. It collapses for compact storage. 2-cup capacity. Dishwasher-safe.

Garlic Peeler & Slicer Set - $19.50 (50% off)

Instantly peel and slice fresh garlic! Flexible silicone of the peeler removes garlic peels without damaging cloves or leaving odors on your hands. The unique slicer features two stainless blades and wells that hold up to two cloves each. Just drop in peeled cloves and twist. Peeler, 5"; slicer, 2 1/4" x 3 1/2". Dishwasher-safe.

Great Grilling! Seasoning & Recipe Collection - $19.00 (50% off)
Give your grill master a gift that really sizzles: Chipotle Rub, Jamaican Jerk Rub, Smoky Barbecue Rub and The Pampered Chef Grill it Quick! Recipe Collection in a muslin gift bag.

Apple Wedger - $12.00 (20% off)
Core and cut apples into 10 wedges simultaneously with this ingenious stainless steel tool. Includes protective storage cover. Dishwasher-safe.

Gage & Avery

My nephew Gage (who lives a few houses down from us) is the biggest video game addict ever! He plays all day, everyday. Avery thinks Gage is the coolest little guy and copies everything he does. Since this week is Gage's spring break he was able to come over to play during the day. He played some Sonic the Hedgehog game for 3 hours! As you will notice in the video below, he gets pretty into the game. He jumps around the entire time. Its pretty amusing to watch! After watching Gage for awhile, Avery grabbed a Wii remote and went to town on the jumping around. So silly! *Watch at the end of the video for when my little man says "Apple-Ju".*

Pampered Chef Party and Scentsy

Since my days are spent taming a wild toddler, I really miss getting together with friends. It isnt very often when I can get away for dinner or drinks with my girls due to Avery's 7pm bedtime and my hard-working husband (I appreciate both very much but that is beside the point). A couple of weeks ago a neighbor put a Pampered Chef catalog on my doorstep.

I was so excited because I have never been to a PC party.

I contacted Brooke (www.pamperedchef.biz/brookethecook) to schedule a party. What a great excuse for a girls night! I was able to meet Brooke plus a couple of other sweet girls from my neighborhood. We had a wonderful turn out and I may or may not have had one too many glasses of wine. =) We made Jalapeno Pizza Poppers and Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars which both turned out so yummy!

All of you working moms should appreciate the adult time you get each day. I dont get a whole lot of adult conversation during the day. Avery and I talk mostly about "apple-ju" and "dog-dogs". That is the reason why I decided to sell Scentsy (http://www.laurin.scentsy.us/). I love having an excuse to get together with friends and meet new people. Scentsy has been such a blessing. I have reconnected with so many people from my past and made alot of new friends because of it.

If you are a stay-at-home-mom like myself you should think about being a consultant for a direct selling company. I know many people who have had alot of success due to companies like these. I of course, think Scentsy is the BEST! And its definitely so easy to sell a product that you truly love.

Boys will be Boys!

After a few rain showers this morning the sun came out and it was BEAUTIFUL outside. Avery LOVES being outside so that is where we spent the afternoon. He played outside for 2 1/2 hours! He is definitely turning into a rough & tough little boy. He enjoyed running around, playing in yucky water, finding sticks and hiding in the bushes.

Show us your life!

A new favorite blog that I read is Kelly's Korner. She has this thing called "Show us your life" that she does every week. Last week was- What is your typical day like?

I'm a little late but here is mine...

6:30am- Michael tells me "bye" & leaves for work, then I usually can't fall back to sleep so I lay in bed and watch the news until Avery wakes up.

7:30am- Avery wakes up. I get him up, give him a milk bottle and snuggle him on the couch while watching Nick Jr.

8:00am- Breakfast time. I eat quickly then unload the dishwasher while Avery finishes breakfast. *Turn on all my Scentsy warmers*

8:30am-9:30am- Play time for Avery. Laundry time for Mommy.

9:30am-11:00am- Nap time for Avery. I usually shower, play on the internet, drink coffee and watch The View.

11:00am- Avery wakes up, then we decide what we will do for the day. I usually get Avery dressed, grab him a snack and head out to run errands or hang out with my sisters.

12:00pm- Lunch Time.

12:30pm-2:00pm- More playtime, cleaning and errand running.

2:00pm-3:30pm- Nap time for Avery. I usually relax for a while or get cleaning done that I cant get done while Avery is awake.

3:30pm-5:00pm: Play time. We like to go outside if its nice out during the afternoon.

5:00pm- Dinner

6:00pm-7:00pm- Avery's bathtime, then wind down time. We clean up the playroom then cuddle on the couch and watch Sesame Street or read a story.

7:00pm- Avery's bed time then Mommy cleans up the dinner mess.

7:00pm-8:00pm- I pick up the house and wait for Michael to get home from work.

8:00pm- Michael gets home and we just veg out the rest of the night. Sometimes I workout or go to the grocery store.

10:00pm- Bed time *Turn off my Scentsy warmers*

So there you have... MY typical day. What's yours like?

Then & Now

Avery & Mommy playing at home- March 2009

Avery & Mommy at Sesame Street Live- March 2010

15 mos check-up

Weight: 25lbs 12oz (50-75%)

Length: 32 1/2 in. (75%)
Head: 19 1/2 in. (95%)

As you can see, my little man's growth has slowed down a bit. (Thank goodness, I thought I was raising a giant during his 1st year.) I was a little shocked to see that he had gone down in percentile but the doctor said thats perfectly normal at this age. The combination of stopping formula and starting to walk has really thinned him out. Avery is looking alot more "little boyish" rather than "chubby babyish" these days. I can't believe how much he has grown and matured over the last 15 mos.

Avery is all over the place. He has been walking for a while and now he can run, climb, walk backwards and jump (he is yet to get any air though...hehe.) He has learned to get on AND off of the couch which I am so happy about. He had quite a few tumbles onto his head that I was sure would damage him forever. Luckily, he is a tough one and usually laughs when he falls.

Avery has a TON of words. He is definitely gonna be a talker like his Mama. =) His newest words are: "ca-ker" (cracker), "apple" (apple..he has that one perfect), "apple-ju" (apple juice), "jen-jill" (gentle) and today he said "a-pen" (open) for the first time.

He has recently learned how to close his mouth for kisses. Not that I didnt LOVE the open-mouthed-completely-slobbery kisses but his new closed mouth kisses are just that much sweeter. Avery trys to be such a helper lately. He will pick up laundry and put it in a basket. When I fold laundry he likes to hand me the clothes out of the basket.

Avery has been having temper-tantrums when Mommy and Daddy can't understand what he wants or is trying to tell us. We usually go through a list of things he could be telling us until we figure it out and then he immediately stops the tantrum. When we arent have communication issues, Avery is starting to be more of a cuddler and I take full advantage of every moment that he will let me snuggle him.

Avery loves to eat and will eat basically anything. His latest favorites are PB&J sandwiches and yogurt. Oh and my niece, Olivia has introduced him to marshmallows which seems to be like baby crack to him. We have to hide them in the pantry...its a pretty serious addiction. ;)

Dr. Richardson no more bottles which we are working on. Avery still needs a bottle in the morning and sometimes before bed. I'm okay with it and I live by the "Mama knows always knows best" way of life. We will get rid of the "ba-ba's" soon enough.

Pretty Baby

A few weeks ago, after Avery's bath I blew his hair dry and styled it. It was so fun...hehe. I even put some of my spray-shine in it and fluffed his little curlies in the back. *I promise not to make this a habit so Avery doesn't turn into a fruit cake.* Michael of course, messed his hair up about 5 seconds later by wrestling with him. =(

Here's a pic of my lil' man being a pretty boy:

Baby Boy's 1st Dentist Appt

Yesterday I took Avery to his very first dentist appointment. He did so good! He sat in my lap during his cleaning and didnt shed a tear. I was so proud of my little guy! The dental hygienist and the dentist were amazed by how many teeth he has. He has had 16 teeth for awhile now. His first set of molars are already in! Hopefully he will get a little bit of a break before his second set of molars come in. Avery started teething at 5 1/2 mos and teeth have been popping up back-to-back ever since. Aside from the crazy amount of drool that is always streaming down his face he really hasnt fussed or shown too much discomfort through out all of this teething business. Thank God for that.

I was in a hurry getting out the door so I forgot my camera at home. No pics of my sweet boy at the denist. =( Next time I will be prepared... promise! After his cleaning they let him pick out a prize. There were dinosaurs, cars, airplanes but Avery wanted a glittery green bracelet. Haha! I grabbed a Spider Man tattoo for him to even things out a bit.

Here is a pic of the office from Dr. Sandy McDougal's website:

I can do it!!

Pre-baby summer body here I come!!


I lost 4 lbs over the weekend! I think that was the little kick-start that I have been needing lately. I never get motivated until I lose about 5 lbs. My hubby is great competition too. Although all he has to do is cut back on his fast food and he loses 15 lbs...not fair! My sisters have been great motivation lately. Amy has been at the gym EVERYDAY! I went 3 times last week and I am hoping to go at least 4 days this week. I still refuse to leave Avery in the gym daycare with all of those yucky kids. I hope to get over this one day because it would sure be alot easier to workout if I didnt have to schedule babysitting for my little man.

Terrible Two's

Shortly after Avery's first birthday, he started "asserting his independence" aka acting like a little stinker. Over the past couple of months the tantrums have gotten worse and seem to happen alot more often. Since I have bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Studies (with a minor in Psych) you would think I would totally have this under control. Not to mention I am a certified Family Life Educator but let me tell you... this little almost 15 mos old is rocking this mommy's world. I have read probably 10 books since I became pregnant on how to be a great parent with a well-behaved child. I understand that the "terrible two's" is a stage that all children go through due to their lack of communication skills. I will admit that I honestly thought I would be a better parent than every other person who has ever had a child (ignorance I know) and that I would never have to deal with my child screaming at the top of his lungs in the grocery store or throwing his food in a restaurant or that hits or bites or throws himself on the floor no matter where we are. I will tell all other mommies that from experience, the sleepless nights with an infant doesnt have SH!T on the terrible twos! Not to scare anybody but its true. Just another reason why having a child is the most humbling experience ever.

Well, I'm off to take a bath to relax my mommy nerves and read my Positive Discipline book.
Any advice on taming crazy little toddlers is definitely appreciated. =)

Here is a pic of my little guy after he threw a fit in Target because he refused to ride in the baby seat. As you can see...he won that battle. ;)

5-5-5

Question 1: Where were you five years ago?
1. In my final stretch of college classes at UNT. =)

2. I think I was living with Bridget at the time, who I miss so much.

3. I was dating my husband.

4. Living the college life which meant going out lots.

5. Nickel Natties!

Question 2: What is (was) on your to-do list today?

1. Laundry...CHECK!

2. Go to Target for diapers and dinner ingredients...CHECK!

3. Eat healthy... CHECK!

4. Vaccuum house... CHECK!

5. Call about dentist...

Question 3: What five snacks do you enjoy?
1. String Cheese

2. Pudding

3. Chips and Salsa

4. 100 Calorie Oreo Thingies

5. Anything that my sweet baby boy wants to snack on.

Question 4: What five places have you lived?
1. Parents house

2. 3 bedroom apt in a student living community with a roommate who I loved.

3. 2 bedroom apt in a student living community with a roommate who I couldnt stand.

4. Condo in uptown with my boyfriend (now hubby)
5. My very own house with the best hubby and baby boy that a girl could ask for!

Question 5: What five things would you do if you were a billionaire?
1. I would buy a house on the East coast and one on the West coast.

(Just so I could say I was "Bi-Coastal".)

2. Buy my hubby a boat and motorcycle

3. Give my parents tons of money to repay them for all the money they have spent on me while growing up.

4. Take my sisters and Mom on a seriously badass girls trip... like every month!

5. Set money away for my baby boy that he can have when he turns 25.

And now 5 more bloggers...

Juli

Tara

Melissa

Brandi

Amy

Playroom Project

A few weeks back we finally painted the playroom (which is actually supposed to be a dining room). I love the color! I learned some really cool tricks from the Home Depot lady which made the paint job turn out GREAT!

Here is a pic right after we painted:

Check out the awesome curtains and adorable rug that I got at Tuesday Morning:
Now I just need to get some cute wall decor!

Avery's 1st Haircut

So.... never again will I pay some strange woman $20 to snip my baby's hair in like 2 places. Avery was terrified and I'm pretty sure it was the lady's first day on the job.

Anyways, here is the video.

**Please take note that my child charges me up at the end of this video.**

Some old video clips that I found...

I was crawling around on the floor behind Avery and then Michael comes in to play with him. When Michael is walking away he slaps my butt SUPER hard... I scream, Avery gets startled and then falls. Poor Baby!

Our Winter Wonderland on 2.12.2010