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Baby Hubcap?

Mom (via text): What about Finn Anthony? Gretchen: Dominic, what do you think about Finn Anthony? Dominic: What? Why not name him Bumper or Hubcap? No. No, no, no. Gretchen: Well, I like it. Why can’t you contribute anything new? The conversation went downhill from there. End of the story – we’re not any closer […]

LEMONS!

Why do I love these so much?!?!?! It’s probably because today, our baby is the size of a lemon. CRAZY! Lemons on all food, lemonade … GIVE ME MORE!

House Search

Last Wednesday Dominic went to apply for our first choice house. A sweet, 4 bedroom in Ridgefield. Upon arrival he found out it had been rented on Tuesday. So, yesterday we applied for our second choice. This morning we woke up to an e-mail saying someone had beat us to the punch …grrrr. The search […]

Baby Love

These things make my heart beat a little faster … they’re full of baby love! From top to bottom, left to right: 1. Ohdeedoh nursery ideas. 2. Baby announcements from Etsy! Only 6 more months until I get to create my very own! 3. Timi & Leslie diaper bags! A steal at the $100-$150 price […]

Choosing Peace

When it rains, it pours … this is what I am choosing to focus on today: The sweet birds chirping out my bedroom window. I imagine they are chickadees … (Grammy’s favorite birds) stopping by to tell me everything will be ok. Hot, decaf coffee – don’t forget the peppermint mocha creamer (it’s available year […]

First Trimester Recap

Biggest surprise … Seeing the “yes” on January 30th. Biggest stress … If I had to choose just one it would be the move. Favorite foods … Applesauce and cereal. Worst symptom … Tiredness which led to grumpiness. Best event … Easter in Olympia; a RoBo event. Books read … Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn, […]

Options, options, options

Post-dinner conversation … Gretchen: What about Levi?Mom: I like it! Where did that come from?Gretchen (whispering): It’s Bristol Palin’s baby daddy’s name … don’t tell Dom, that could taint it.Dominic: It sounds like Levi Jeans … no. And there we are … back at square one :)

Spring Fashion

Between the bouts of sun and rainfall I’m beginning to get the drift … Spring is on the way. What better way to prepare for a new season than a wardrobe update! According to Yahoo! this morning there are officially a “top 6” every gal needs this season in the accessory category. Lucky for this […]