Snowpocalypse of 2014

This has been some of the craziest! weather we have seen around here since I moved here in 2001! We have had snow for the last 3 days! And we have over 8 inches at our house! Our puppies love it and Aubree had a blast with her daddy and me. We tried to go sledding down our hill on a piece of cardboard but it didn't work out as it had in my head. We have a saucer but it is frozen in the kiddie pool next to our shed. We are waiting until tomorrow to build a snowman. And I am going to try to get out of our driveway to go pick up some groceries. We literally have like nothing to eat besides snacky type foods. But we made some snow cream as a super snack for Aubree today. She LOVED it. I added some chocolate chips to hers so it just wasn't plain.

Snow Cream Recipe!

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1 tsp of vanilla

Mix all of that together in a bowl and add a cup of snow at a time until it gets to your desired consistency!

I made ours a little crumby instead of creamy so Aubree wouldn't make such a mess!

I told Josh we would have to go back out and grab a container of snow to put in the freezer to make some more of it later! The snow wore her out today so she was pretty cranky towards bedtime. But her going to bed on time is a nice break for once. Daddy and me get to spend a little quality time alone :)

This is our front yard and the driveway going thru the trees! You can barely see my car and our well cover!

Snow is my favorite thing in the whole wide world! I have been singing Do You Wanna Build A Snowman to Aubree and Josh since it started! Aubree starts shushing me now hahaha

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A New Year, A New Mommy

I think making a New Year's resolution is a stupid idea. No one ever sticks to them and they forget they even made one in less then a month. So I didn't make one. Instead, I'm making a life change. I'm going to be a better mom. I feel like I do a good job but then when I see everyone else being moms I feel like I could do better. I don't color, I don't read to her every single day. But I don't feel the need to. She preoccupies herself with her toys most of the time. I have homework to do and housework and laundry. I feel like I don't have time to do all of that and sit and play with her all the time. But I'm going to stop spending so much time letting my OCD with cleaning get to me and start spending more time making sure my sweet baby knows how much I love her. And I know I'm a good mom but I want to be better. Dishes will stay dirty a little longer, clothes will stay in the washer and dryer a little longer. I will be silly and play and color and paint and take Aubree to the park more. I love her. She is my saving grace.

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New Adventures In This Small Town

Hello my lovely followers. It's been a few months since I've written but I have been extremely busy lately. First off AUBREE STARTED WALKING!!!!! How exciting is that?! She wasn't trying and then one day, BAM!, she was sprinting across the room. She also says quite a few words and I'm extremely proud of the progress she has made in her vocabulary. We went to eat at my work the other night and I gave her a fork just for the heck of it and she knew what to do with it! She is such a smart cookie! 

I also have a boyfriend now. :) We started dating shortly after Aubree's birthday. His name is Josh and he is a medically retired Marine. He is the most kind, sincere and loving man I have ever met. He makes sure me and Aubree are ok and he does whatever we need without hesitation. We have moved in with him and it might seem fast to some of ya'll but for me it's not. He is in the process of purchasing a new house and hopefully we will be closing on it in the next month so we can start cleaning and painting and everything. 

I had my birthday a few weeks ago. It was just a blah birthday. Turning 25 isn't a big deal and I didn't really want to do anything like get drunk like most people my age. I have a child and need to be responsible. So like the dork I am, Josh and I stayed at home and watched Star Wars for my birthday. We did go to my dad's house that next weekend and had a cookout for mine and my sister's birthdays.

I start school tomorrow. I'm excited and nervous. I haven't been to school in about 7 years. I love school though so I can't wait to go. I decided to quit my job. The 25th of this month is going to be my last day. They haven't put me on the schedule except for maybe 1 or 2 days a week. My time would be better spent at home with Aubree and focusing on my school work.

We just got back from the beach on Thursday so I'll write a whole post on our beach trip with pictures! :) It was a blast lol. 

Love you, Mean It xoxo

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Aubree's 1 Now!

I can't believe it has been over a year since my precious baby was born and had surgery. I feel like just yesterday I was complaining about her feet in my ribs and how I was sooo afraid my water would break in bed. Which by the way did just that lol. I feel like this year has been such a blur. Her biological father still isn't in the picture and we have actually agreed that I am going to pursue a lawyer to get the ball rolling on his rights being permanently removed forever. I like that so that when the time comes and I get married I won't have to go to court to have his rights removed so that my husband could adopt and we can change her name.

She has been making so much progress in her actions and her understanding and speaking of words. She holds the phone up to her ear and says hey now. She thinks it's funny when you fake laugh and will copy you. She stands up and sits down without holding onto anything and will stand for a good while. I really hope she starts walking soon. Her grandad got her one of those little tikes coupe cars for her birthday and she absolutely loves it. She climbs in and shuts the door and then will proceed in the exact same moment to climb out and repeat it all over again.

This summer is going to be so much fun with her she loves the pool. We got to have it out the other day. Who'd imagine it'd be that nice out in April to have the pool out?!

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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

This is seriously THE best ice cream I have ever had! And it's not even real ice cream! I would've given some to Aubree but I never remembered about it until she was asleep.

Anyways, freeze a couple bananas. It only takes about 10 minutes for them to freeze depending on your freezer. When they are frozen out them into a food processor or blender and blend until it is smooth and creamy. Then add however much peanut butter you want to. I put about 1 1/2 tbsp. I also added my body fortress chocolate peanut butter protein powder in it to make it a great post workout snack. You blend it all together. Put it in a freezer safe container and you are done! :)

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Super Healthy Banana Pancakes YUM!

These were so easy to make which is perfect for me as Aubree never sits still. She is always on the move!

All they are is 1 banana and 2 eggs. Mash the banana then mix it with the egg. I added cinnamon sugar to Aubree's and my body fortress chocolate peanut butter protein powder to mine. You just cook them on the skillet for a few minutes, making sure to turn them over.

And there is it! A super easy and healthy breakfast. It 's the perfect way to sneak in a fruit serving into a kid's meal. Especially if it is hard to get them to eat them in the first place :)

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First Valentine's Day

Yesterday was my first Valentine's Day with Aubree. I didn't go all out and buy her a ton of stuff because I knew she wouldn't remember. All I bought her was a stuffed animal. She made valentines for her aunties and grandma though. I found the idea for them while browsing Pinterest(of course lol). They turned out so much better then I expected.

All I did was Modge Podge a piece of scrapbook paper to a piece of canvas then paint her feet prints onto another piece. Add some buttons and a quote and it's so adorable. :)

We had such a good day and I can wait for the next holiday! :)

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Pictures Transferred to Wood Was A Success!

I'm obsessed with Pinterest. I go on it all the time. I look at all these really delicious recipes that I know I will never make and all these adorable crafts. The other day I decided to feel crafty and try one. :) I was afraid it was just going to be another one of those Pinterest fails. But it wasn't and I am so happy because it has to be one of the cutest things I've ever made!

It's super easy to transfer a picture to wood. First you need to print the picture off your computer onto normal printer paper. Find a piece of wood that you like. Get Modge Podge lol. Apply Modge Podge to the piece of wood and place the photo upside down onto it. Make sure you press firm and get all the bubbles out. Let it dry over night and put it under the faucet and rub the paper off gently with your fingers. Modge Podge it after it dries to preseve the picture onto the wood. And VOILA! It's an adorable picture on wood! I think this would be adorable for wedding decor, if you put pictures of the couple on them at every table or something.

I choose to use on of the newborn photos of Aubree because the picture's colors are so vibrant and pretty and they turned out amazing!

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Planning for the 1st

In less then 2 months my precious baby girl will be turning 1. I'm probably going to ball my eyes out that day. I mean it feels like just last week I was sitting in the hospital with contractions. I can't believe how fast this past year has gone by. I'm trying to plan this party and it is so extremely hard for me. 1. I'm not that crafty; 2. I've never planned one before and; 3 the only party I've ever planned included a million jello shots and a beer pong table. 

I've decided to change her theme after almost a year of being glued to the idea of a mermaid theme. It's going to be a princess theme now. When we went shopping with Aubree's aunt Erin today at Target, we saw these invitations and thank you cards with the cutest little unicorn on them. I have no clue where to start. I don't know how many people will actually show up because these days no one RSVPs. I gotta make goodie bags. Which are actually gonna be the easiest part for me because that is my favorite part of any party lol. I even made goodie bags for my sister's bachelorette party. 

This will probably be the hardest thing I'll have to do. After this parties will be a breeze because they get older and they can do more.

I already know one year we will be doing her birthday party at Lazy 5 Ranch. haha.

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It Was Beautiful Today!

The weather lately has been really crappy! And we had a ice storm on Friday. BUT today it was 70 degrees out! So after Aubree ate lunch we went to the park :) it was so nice and she had a lot of fun. I can't wait until the weather is warm everyday. And this summer when she can float in a tube in the pool and lake :)

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My New Years Resolution Isn't Working Out Well

So I made that resolution to post everyday on here. But I have just been to busy so far already. Aubree has started doing this crawling thing. So I'm constantly having to move her away from stuff and try to get her attention back to her toys. I've been hanging out with more friends. I'm really trying to get into the swing of things and be more outgoing and go have fun more. I only go after Aubree goes to sleep though. I don't want to miss any of my time that I can spend with her.

As I sit here trying to think of stuff to write, I've had to move Aubree away from my DVDs half a dozen time. and she found a plastic wrapper that she rather play with then her toys. This child is forever on the go, but i wouldn't change anything for the world. 

Gotta go stop her from eating the plastic. :)

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Aubree Playing on Christmas

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Aubree's First Christmas Was A Success I Would Say.

This year was Aubree's first Christmas, obviously. Lol. She was given lots of presents from her granddad and her aunties. She has more toys then she will ever play with. She also received a bunch of clothes. Which is always awesome.  Her great grandmimi came up and stayed with us. I can't wait until next year. I'm hoping she will know what opening presents and stuff is. She ripped a bit of the paper off but she wasn't terribly interested in it.

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Aubree Is HOME!!!

She got discharged yesterday afternoon! They told us it wouldn't be until probably today but the nurse came In and said the doctor gave an ok to leave! I was so excited! Just in time for Christmas! And they were so amazing and sweet! She did great today! And she's got a tooth popped thru! It's our first one! I'm so happy and proud!

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Sitting Here In The Hospital

I'm sitting here watching Aubree sleep so soundly after what has been quite an eventful day for her. Poor thing has been stuck with all kinds of needles and had a bunch of tests and xrays taken. She's been put on iv fluids to make her hydrated again and she's keeping down formula and pedialyte. She was very fussy early and was talking a little bit so I know she's starting to feel better. I wonder if they'll discharge her tomorrow or if they might keep her another night just for observation.

Earlier during the day we saw a bunch of fire trucks and cops below her view at the creek. My dad said something about a security guy wrecking his golf cart into the water. Unfortunately Aubrees nurse informed us that a woman's body was found there. That's so sad. Prayers for her family please tonight yall, whoever she may be.

I'll keep you guys posted on twitter and here about Aubree. If you want to keep track on twitter my name is @blesshersocks night y'all. Pin It

My Poor Sick Baby :(

Aubree started throwing up the night before last and I felt terrible. Her crib sheet was soaked when I checked on her and she was shaking. I took her to the emergency room even though it was about 1:30am. Our local hospital Lake Norman is useless. They pretty much dismissed us upon entrance because she has Medicaid. Sitting in the room I could hear the staff outside complaining excuse they were tired of patients and wanted to sit down. They didn't come back in the room to check up on how she was doing or anything. They gave her nausea medicine 5 minutes before she was discharged instead of early. They didn't even give her a diagnosis or medicine. Tonight my dad said she looked like she was becoming dehydrated. I took her down to the emergency room at Presbyterian in Huntersville. As soon as I stepped in their waiting room everyone was friendly and so nice to Aubree. The dr didn't seem like he was in a rush and sent her for some tests and gave her medicine. The nurse even fed her pedialyte from a syringe! They were so nice. I will never ever go to lake Norman ever again. She is resting in her crib now. I hope she gets better soon I was gonna take her to see Santa Friday and I really don't want her to be sick on her first Christmas :(. Pin It

YouTube Account

Ya'll don't forget to check out our YouTube account youtube.com/BlessHerCottonSocksL :) I post more videos on there then just the ones that are on here :) Pin It

Aubree Laughing at Her Puppy

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Aubree Laughs For The First Time

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Aubree's Pageant Crowning:)

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