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Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trikes in Pink & Blue for the iTwins’ 2nd and 3rd Birthdays

Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trikes in Pink & Blue for the iTwins’ 2nd and 3rd Birthdays

Our son, “Bubba” will turn 3 years old next week on August 6th… and our daughter, “Pinkie” will turn 2 years old next week on August 4th.  Kinda cool that the iTwins (Irish Twins) will both be technically 2 years old together for 1 day …continue reading…

Impromptu Week at Mimi & PopPop’s House

Impromptu Week at Mimi & PopPop’s House

We packed up to visit with my family last weekend in NJ and had such a fun time, that we decided to stay the week…and they let us! {hence the lag in blogging} Since my husband has been back-and-forth on business trips, we thought it …continue reading…

TOP 10 Reasons Why This Mom LOVES Her New iPhone 4 – Video Included

TOP 10 Reasons Why This Mom LOVES Her New iPhone 4 – Video Included

My husband came home from his business trip on Friday holding an Apple bag.  I knew there was a good explanation why I suddenly lost service on my old phone that afternoon :) He surprised me [and one for him] with a sparkly new iphone …continue reading…

Already Picked Out My iPhone 4!

Already Picked Out My iPhone 4!

I am NOT a “tech-y person” and could give a hoot about the latest does-whatza-gizmo…give me a stick and some yarn and I’m a happy camper…but I admit, I do LOVE my iPhone for many MANY reasons…. So my husband called me yesterday while he …continue reading…

Learning to Knit & my Pink Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Set

Learning to Knit & my Pink Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Set

Please note: while I’m trying to get the knit-lingo down I may not use the proper knitting terminology when referring to things here in this post – I’m learning, so feel free to correct me and help me learn :) After chasing-after and playing with …continue reading…

Our Daughter is in People Magazine This Week in the Frito Lay’s Happiness Exhibit

Our Daughter is in People Magazine This Week in the Frito Lay’s Happiness Exhibit

The Issue: May 31, 2010 – Jennifer Hudson is on the cover. Our daughter’s photo (that I took and posted here over on flickr) was selected to be a part of Frito Lay’s Happiness Exhibit Ad Campaign. Here’s the cover… and….the ad….do you see her? …continue reading…

Size 16 to 6 in 6 Months | Final Before and After Weight-Loss Photos

Size 16 to 6 in 6 Months | Final Before and After Weight-Loss Photos

If you’ve been following me since November, you know that I’ve been on a mission to lose the weight that I put on with back-to-back pregnancies. When my extremely high blood pressure did not resolve itself after my pregnancies, losing the weight became my only …continue reading…

My Finished Crochet Mauve Bella Toddler Dress Designed by April Garwood

My Finished Crochet Mauve Bella Toddler Dress Designed by April Garwood

I haven’t been able to decide on buttons yet, but wanted to share the completed Mauve Bella Dress (designed by the talented April Garwood) I crocheted for my (almost 2 year old) daughter. The front of the dress with a close-up of the ribbon & …continue reading…

Earth Day 2010 Edition:: Watch Our Garden Grow

Earth Day 2010 Edition:: Watch Our Garden Grow

For ALL the “Watch Our Garden Grow” posts :: click here Happy Earth Day We are spreading the gardening love over here.  The iTwins sprouted soooo many seedlings that we simply couldn’t plant all of them here, so we packed half of them up and …continue reading…

Cloudy Day Curls

Cloudy Day Curls

Taken this past weekend at my parents’ house when the sun went behind the clouds :) :: taken with my Nikon D90 | edited with picnik Still trying to get the hang of my camera, so I’m trying different things out and learning along the …continue reading…

Learning My Nikon D90: Aperture or Shutter Priority?

Learning My Nikon D90: Aperture or Shutter Priority?

So I’ve had my DSLR camera (Nikon D90) since December and am really just NOW getting to use it.  The weather is getting nicer here, so I now have more opportunities to get outside and practice shooting with it.  I have ONLY ever used Auto …continue reading…

Looking Forward to This Weekend Because…

Looking Forward to This Weekend Because…

It’s going to be in the 70′s! Just a few weeks ago we were dealing with this, but not anymore…it has all melted and I’m more than ready to have the iTwins climb on the jungle gyms and such rather than up my walls. They …continue reading…

Sneak Peek at our Christmas Cards from Tiny Prints

Sneak Peek at our Christmas Cards from Tiny Prints

LOVE LOVE LOVE how they came out :) See our Holiday Cards from Tiny Prints from last year then view the Tiny Prints 2009 Holiday Cards

Bloggy AWOL and why…

Bloggy AWOL and why…

Not that you even noticed I’ve been gone, but I guess I feel like I should post a re-cap of the whirlwind of a week…AKA why I’ve been bloggy-AWOL. On Friday, the 4 of us drove into NJ — Hubby & iTwins stayed with his …continue reading…

How to Take Your OWN Holiday Photos – My Article for Sprout for Parents

How to Take Your OWN Holiday Photos – My Article for Sprout for Parents

My original posted article “Take the Best Holiday Photo of Your Family” on SproutforParents.com can be found here. It’s that time of year again.  Time to wrangle your troops together for that “Perfect Annual Holiday Card Photo”.  You may have used a professional studio in …continue reading…

Just a bit TOO WARM for their Old Navy Fleece Halloween costumes

Just a bit TOO WARM for their Old Navy Fleece Halloween costumes

We spent Halloween at both Grandparents’ houses in New Jersey.  The iTwins allowed about 5 minutes in their fleece Old Navy costumes because it turned out to be a windy and balmy 76 degree day in NJ on Halloween! I think hubby & I may …continue reading…

My toddler is obsessed with water and baby girl has the giggles!

My toddler is obsessed with water and baby girl has the giggles!

This is myBuddy‘s FIRST-EVER tubby when he was just 4 days old (2 years ago). He loved the water then, and loves it now. The problem now is, I can’t get him out of the sink! I mean he sees me turn the water on …continue reading…