tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63221328616452301332024-02-07T01:25:40.465-05:00TidBits of My LifeAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-11771547872044906602011-05-18T13:10:00.001-04:002011-05-18T14:23:19.693-04:00Hodgepodge<h3>This is going to be a hodgepodge of a post about different events that have been going on in my little part of the world. I want to start by saying I had a wonderful first Mother's Day with my family. My fantastic hubby started the day off by bringing me breakfast in bed. He woke me up (after letting me sleep until 10:00, amazing might I tell you!!) and handed me our little guy already fed and changed. While we cuddled he made cinnamon rolls and coffee and joined me in bed for a wonderful and cozy family breakfast. Wouldn't it be nice to do that every morning? After a relaxing breakfast, my parents and in-laws came over for dinner and to celebrate their day as well. We gave each of them a mom charm for their Pandora bracelets. I was then surprised by a bracelet for myself from my parents, the in-laws, my husband's aunt, and my son. I love the bracelet and have three fabulous charms on it. I can't wait to get more! My husband also got me a mini Keurig coffee machine. Can I just say I was spoiled rotten. It felt like Christmas. The day couldn't of been any better and I am so blessed with a wonderful family and thoroughly enjoyed the day. I am so happy to be a mommy now and love my little monkey to pieces!!<br />
Besides Mother's Day I've been super busy wrapping up the school year. We have two weeks left and my kindergartners are fluttering with excitement and energy. We are preparing for kindergarten graduation and two field trips, all of which will take place in the last two weeks of school. My class has been a joy this year and I can honestly say I have laughed with them every day. They are a group of goofy characters and I am amazed as well as amused of the things they say and think of. It is never a dull day in my kindergarten class! The craziness of the end of the year will be awarded with a wonderful summer ahead. I am looking forward to spending my summer with my little guy and watching him develop and continue to experience new and exciting things. We will be starting food soon, which I will be making, and taking him to our neighborhood pool. I will also be celebrating my five year wedding anniversary in July and preparing for the upcoming school year. It's going to be busy and I'm hoping to get a lot of crafting, blogging, and trying out new recipes in the months to come. All of which I will make sure to post. Have a fantastic rest of May and bring on summer!</h3>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-68197704679754607242011-05-01T21:46:00.000-04:002011-05-01T21:46:17.085-04:00EasterI know Easter was a week ago but time flies when you're a busy mom! I want to share a few pictures of our little guys first Easter. He was so adorable in his chick hat and I know he is going to get me later in life because of this but I had to get it for him. It was just to stinking cute! We enjoyed a fun filled weekend with family and Logan got spoiled rotten by the Easter Bunny, Nana and Papa, and Grandma and Grandpa. I will always remember this special first Easter with Logan.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Chicken Spaghetti</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">* 2 boneless chicken breasts cubed</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1 box of spaghetti</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1 can chicken broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1 bunch of green onions diced</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1/2 jar of cheese whiz</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1/2 of caesoe cheese whiz</div><div style="text-align: center;">* about 2 cups of plain potato chips crushed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Place the spaghetti and green onions together in a pot and boil.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. While the spaghetti is boiling cook your cubed chicken.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. After spaghetti/ green onion is cooked, drain and add the cooked chicken, half the jar of both cheese whiz, and the can of chicken broth. Mix all together and pour into 9x13 pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Top with crushed potato chips and cook in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Enjoy!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know if you try this and what you think! It has always been a favorite in my family :) </div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-75094327967245324692011-03-25T21:59:00.004-04:002011-03-25T23:12:00.320-04:00Mommies Favorite ToolsMy little guy is 14 weeks old now and I can't believe how quickly time has gone so far. He is full of smiles, giggles, and his fists are his favorite things to put in his mouth. Over these past 14 weeks I've come to love several items that have helped me with taking care of my little guy a little easier and smoother.<br />
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</span></span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This stuff is amazing. It keeps your little ones behind safe from diaper rash and creates a barrier between their cute little bottom and whatever they leave in the diaper. He has not had a diaper rash or any signs ever. I've used this since day one and will continue to use it as long as he is in a diaper. This is the only thing I use. No powder or anything else and I make sure to put it on him every diaper change. </span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I love this bouncer and so does my little guy. It has a mild vibration that you can adjust the intensity of and several songs to choose from. The monkey mobile pops off easily so you can place your baby in the seat without knocking their head. He loves to kick at the monkeys and this has come in handy when the hubby has been away and I've had to use the bathroom or want to take a shower! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="200" name="enhShot" src="http://TRUS.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-5137208dt.jpg" width="200" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This handy tool has made sterilizing the bottles a snap. All it takes is two minutes, a microwave, some water, and you are done. You place your cleaned bottles in the container, add the designated amount of water, click the lid, and place in the microwave for 2 minutes. Your bottles come out sterilized and ready to go for the next feeding. I use this daily and I don't know what I'd do without it for sterilizing. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span></div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-16286329359535386392011-03-01T19:18:00.000-05:002011-03-01T19:18:30.215-05:00Little CrazyLife has been a little crazy lately. I'm still trying to get adjusted to the new schedule of getting little guy to the sitter and to work on time as well as figuring out our routine at home. It's been crazy getting everything organized but I'm loving every minute I get to have with my family and my growing little guy. He hasn't been feeling good lately and he is fighting a cold which is making him fussy but also very cuddly. I'm going to be having some time soon to craft and post some recipes as well as other events that have been going on. Please bear with me as I work on getting things a little less crazy around here :)Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-45286472979922193332011-02-16T21:21:00.000-05:002011-02-16T21:21:29.131-05:00Back to WorkIt's been an adjustment around here this week because I've had to go back to work. I think I can honestly say that going back to work has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. I've been so use to being home with my little guy the past 8 weeks and taking care of him. Having to be away from him for the day has been hard to get use to. I've shed my fair share of tears, but I know he is in good hands at his sitters. She is a family friend and has been watching children in her house for 20 plus years. She is very motherly and takes wonderful care of the children. I've had no worries about sending him to her, it's just been hard being away from him. Luckily I get a daily picture texted to me and it helps me get through the day. I am thankful that we found a wonderful sitter and that being a teacher I get to see him sooner at the end of the day and I know I have holidays, spring break, and summers off. I am also thankful that little guy has started sleeping through the night this week. I am so excited knowing I will at least get 6 hours of sleep a night! A fantastic way to get back into the swing of things. I do love my job and teaching my little kinders, but I would give anything to be a stay at home mom with my little guy. At least my days are very busy, go super fast, and my class always keeps me laughing and smiling.<br />
Getting ready for this week and use to the new routine of back to work has been the reason as to why it's been longer between posts. Bear with me as I get adjusted and new posts should be happening more frequently now. As a side note I had a wonderful Valentine's Day and got a beautiful bouquet of a dozen pink roses from my boys. What a wonderful thing to come home to on my first day back to work on Valentine's Day.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">{Tator Tot Casserole}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1 lb hamburger</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1/2 c. onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 1 can cream of mushroom soup</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 2 cup cheddar cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">* 4 oz sour cream </div><div style="text-align: center;">* Tator Tots </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{Directions}</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Cook hamburger and onion in a pan together.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Mix together cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and sour cream in a bowl. </div><div style="text-align: left;">3. After the meat and onions are cooked drain and add to soup/ cheese mixture. </div><div style="text-align: left;">4. After everything is mixed well, place in a greased 9x13 pan and top with tator tots. </div><div style="text-align: left;">5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. </div><div style="text-align: left;">6. Enjoy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-90334126485951334982011-02-02T14:15:00.000-05:002011-02-02T14:15:37.831-05:00Logan's NurseryI've been meaning to post pics of our little mans nursery and finally got around to it today. We decided to go with a monkey theme because it isn't to "baby" and it still works as he gets older. Plus there are so many cute monkey things out there right now and monkeys seem to be what's popular at the moment.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Our little monkeys nursery :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sign was custom made for the little man by an awesome girl :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to make a Valentine's onesie for my little guy. There isn't much selection for baby boys when it comes to Valentine's attire so I thought I would make one myself. It's a little rough around the edges, but for my first official project using my sewing machine I thought it turned out pretty good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought the look of a tie would be cute on the little guy and I couldn't resist the "I woof you" saying on the fabric. I added a little paw print to top it off. I can't wait to put my sweetie in it and celebrate Valentine's day with him and my husband. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">{Here's What You Need}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two Command Hooks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorative Wire Ribbon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mini Clothes Pins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spray Paint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glitter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Embellishments of Choice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">!. Take the clothes pins and clip around a piece of cardboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Spray the pins and add glitter while the paint is still wet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Take one command hook and attach to the wall. I did mine up and down but you could do yours across to make it look more like a banner if you'd like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Tie the ribbon to the command hook and then attach the other hook at the other end of the ribbon and stick to the wall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Take your embellishment and attach to the ends of the ribbon to cover up the knots around the Command Hook. I used my Cricut to cut out holly from card stock and attached with glue dots. You could use whatever you like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Lastly take the painted clothes pins and clip your cards onto the ribbon. A festive and easy way to display all your holiday greetings and is easy to take down and put back up year after year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-78519492647522341792010-11-28T19:57:00.000-05:002010-11-28T19:57:57.968-05:00Christmas At Our HouseMy favorite time of year has finally arrived and today we finished decorating the inside and outside of the house. If the sky got a little brighter tonight it's because our house has been lit for the season. I think we give the Griswald's a little run for their money. I took a few pictures and our camera doesn't do the best when it comes to night time pictures. I'm sorry if they are a little blurry. I hope you enjoy our Christmas decorations!<br />
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</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-59241406268599802092010-11-22T21:09:00.000-05:002010-11-22T21:09:28.822-05:00Chocolate Pumpkin CheesecakeChocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake has always been a yummy tradition for Thanksgiving in our family. I thought I'd share how to make this delicious cheesecake to add to your Thanksgiving spread. The recipe makes two cheesecakes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>{Ingredients}</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 ready made chocolate crusts (I used Oreo)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 8oz packages of cream cheese (soft)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cups sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 15oz can of solid-pack pumpkin</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 bag of chocolate chips</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Besides the wonderful gifts and amazing food, my mom had some great games to keep everyone entertained. We played a trivia game where she asked me questions about what eye color we wanted Logan to have, what I've been craving, when my due date is and things like that. The guests then answered the questions on what they thought I choose. My favorite game of the day was the baby diaper game. My mom melted candy bars in diapers and we had to guess what it was by smelling or even tasting what was in the diaper. It was hilarious watching everybody either enjoy the game or seem a little grossed out because of the resemblance of "we all know what" in the diaper. I was laughing so hard I started to tear up. The day was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it. From my favorite funfetti cupcakes, to the food, to the games, to the presents, it was a day I will never forget. I am grateful for my mom and aunt for hosting such a wonderful shower and for everyone who came. I will never forget this shower and am looking forward to what the next two showers will bring!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To Make the Holder:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Take your choice of paper and cut it 4x6 inch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Decorate your paper any way you want to. Make sure to only place the embellishments on one side. Your sticky note will be placed on the other side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. After you decorate your paper, place in the picture frame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Peel the back sheet of your sticky-note off and place on the outside of the frame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To Make the Pen:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. Take a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and rub over the pen to remove the wording. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Untwist the end of the pen and pull the ink tube out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05928619533747173207noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322132861645230133.post-8432520724227913112010-10-23T13:06:00.000-04:002010-10-23T13:06:19.896-04:00Curious SloopyLately Sloopy has been very curious about my ever growing belly and is trying to figure out what is going on. Today while I was sitting in the chair watching the Bucks play, he came up and placed his paw on my belly to see if he could feel Logan kick. He sat there for a long time and it was so cute! I think he's going to be a very protective and great "big brother" for Logan :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's it for now. A little tidbit of his room. When we get everything put together and it's place I'll post pictures of his whole room. I'm so excited to see it all together and can't wait until our little man will be here. Only 10 more weeks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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