tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44900574923679746142024-03-14T00:44:24.215-07:00sam & charliesam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-32003263803630949012013-09-25T12:00:00.003-07:002013-09-25T12:00:52.425-07:00M.I.A. y'alloh hey there! not sure if you remember me since i've rarely posted anything recently! <div>
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we've made the cross country trek to texas and we're still getting settled and everything situated, and of course any and all extra time is being soaked up by londeloo :) which explains why there haven't been any posts recently. </div>
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sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-57993942403180521722013-09-17T11:50:00.000-07:002013-09-25T11:51:02.409-07:00F O U R months!hard to believe our little babe is four months old already!<br />
my mom always says that four months is her favorite age for a baby and now i know why! london is SO FUN, and hilarious. laughs at everything. has such a little personality. and DOESN'T CRAWL yet haha it's the best of both worlds!<br />
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london at four months:<br />
-is very ticklish. especially right below her collarbones, the bottom of her rib cage and her thighs. oh, that giggle of hers is like a drug. i couldn't listen to her laughing away for hours!<br />
-rolls over like a champ!<br />
-finally gave in to the swaddle. she fought me on that thing for months. but now she sleeps so much better with it!<br />
-rarely ever cries in her car seat anymore! it's a MIRACLE i tell ya! she loves looking outside the windows, especially if they're rolled down. and now she has the motor skills to play and suck on toys while we're driving too, which totally helps.<br />
-weights maybe 11 pounds.<br />
-small shoes FINALLY fit her dinky little feet!<br />
-still wears some newborn size clothing haha but also wears 3 month size. such a bite size little babe. :) strangers think she's a 2 month old haha<br />
-is starting to teethe, it especially bothers her at night when she's sleepy. poor thing. nothing a little baby aspirin can't cure!<br />
-is starting to grab at whatever we're eating.<br />
-loves tv. oops. we limit it but, man. she will inch and scoot and crane her little neck to see what we're watching haha she definitely gets her love of tv from her mama. :D<br />
-doesn't look like mommy anymore. she is the girl version of charlie and it's adorable.<br />
-is starting to get attached to her little white noise maker which also happens to be a stuffed giraffe that we named raffie. she grabs for it and cries if we don't give it to her. she takes all her naps and sleeps with him at night. it's so cute.<br />
-gives kisses like there's no tomorrow! and when we ask for a kiss, she will always give us one! such a little lover.<br />
-when she wants mama, she'll get this worried look on her face and hold her arms out! it melts me. i LOVE that she loves me :) but when daddy is home, forget mama the girl wants daddy! haha<br />
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happy 4 months, baby girl! you're the best thing. ever.sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-77052797379053443162013-08-28T16:53:00.000-07:002013-08-28T16:58:00.628-07:00THREE months old!this post is a tad late since we've been little travelers and have been in california and texas the past two weeks. londeloo did SO great on all the plane rides! i'm a lucky mama.<br />
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london is THREE MONTHS OLD now! how. how in the world is that already possible?!<br />
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she is hands down the funnest little human ever! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">in our totally unbiased opinion ;)</span>] she constantly has both me and charlie laughing.<br />
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-babbling up a storm! this past week especially. it's adorable. i love our little "conversations" we have. :)<br />
-blows spit bubbles like it's going out of style.<br />
-clicks her tongue. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">only sometimes when she "remembers" how to do it. when she does, she is SO proud of herself!</span>]<br />
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-in the ten pound range. so tiny :)<br />
-is starting to grab things and put it in her mouth, luckily it isn't so advanced yet that she grabs whatever is in our hands. i'm sure that day isn't too far away, though!<br />
-her tummy time skills are great! her pediatrician says she'll be crawling at 5 months. noooooo!!<br />
-loves the bumbo<br />
-her hair is starting to grow in more :)<br />
-she'll smile at anyone who gives her attention. this causes our errands to be longer than anticipated haha<br />
-she can make a taco tongue! it was totally accidental and so cute!<br />
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we love our little london babe!sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-62381172047083473152013-08-12T23:28:00.001-07:002013-08-12T23:28:42.593-07:00BIG news, because everything is bigger in...<div style="text-align: center;">
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that's right, people! we're making the big move to dallas, texas and we could not be more thrilled!</div>
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after MONTHS of thinking and praying real hard for a definite answer, we finally got that answer and even though we're moving soon (27 days!) it really is perfect timing for us. </div>
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although it's sad to move away from charlie's family here in oregon, we know this is what we are supposed to be doing. [<span style="font-size: x-small;">so, thank goodness for airplanes, facebook, instagram and blogging!</span>] but we won't be away from all our family, my sister lives in dallas :) so happy to be near my best friend again!</div>
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last sunday, july 14th, london was blessed at church. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">to learn more about baby blessings, click <u><a href="http://www.lds.org/manual/family-guidebook/priesthood-ordinances-and-blessings?lang=eng" target="_blank">HERE</a></u> :)</span>]</div>
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london's dress is the same dress i wore when i was blessed as a baby. it is also the same dress my mother wore when she was baptized in the lutheran church as a baby as well. london's great-great-grandma hand crocheted it over 50 years ago, and the satin lining underneath was from london's great-grandma's wedding dress. </div>
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-36554677480718540392013-07-20T19:31:00.001-07:002013-07-20T19:31:24.470-07:00my roxygirl. when i was a little girl i begged and cried for a puppy. i longed for a little dog to run around with me. but, my dad was adamant that we didn't have one. i just couldn't understand why?! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">it's hard to explain how much of a huge responsibility and how much money a dog costs to a 7 year old.</span>] i even went to the extreme and had a "brilliant" idea that i brought up to my mom...<br />
"MOM! i have an idea! since you and i both want a dog, how about we get a second house that we live in just so we can have a dog? dad, janelle and clay and live in this one, still." haha oh little samantha. you're too funny. it made perfect sense in my 8 year old brain.<br />
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one day an old friend of my mom brought over two puppies she found abandoned in a park. one was fluffy and curly, the other had a white stripe down her chest and curly ears.<br />
i fell in love with the second one.<br />
i couldn't stop thinking about her.<br />
i wanted her to be my puppy.<br />
i cried and cried and cried until my dad broke down and said "fine. get the damn dog!"<br />
my mom said "don't worry, samantha, this puppy and dad will end up being best friends, too." [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">which couldn't be more true.</span>]<br />
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the next day when we were going to pick her up my dad said, "how about we name her penny?" obviously, over the night the thought of having a dog in the house wasn't too annoying to him anymore.<br />
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we didn't end up naming her penny. instead, we named her Roxy.<br />
my roxygirl. rockycola, ra-co-co, rocco.<br />
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when she was home with us for the first time, i fully understood that it was my responsibility to make sure she didn't go potty in the house.<br />
i watched her like a HAWK. didn't take my eyes off of her. by the end of the day i was exhausted and in tears. but, there were no accidents in the house! haha.<br />
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a few days after that, i took her for a little walk down the street in front of our house. after our walk, i sat down with her on the curb, and a girl on her bike came and complemented my cute puppy. i took my eyes off of roxy for one second to thank the girl and then she sped off. during these few seconds, roxy swallowed something and began to choke. tears filled my eyes and i ran inside for my mom to save her. i was terrified that my puppy was going to choke to death all because of me! luckily, my mom was able to get out whatever she swallowed and she was just fine. whew!<br />
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roxy was with me as i finished elementary school, went into the awkward years of middle school, my fun years of high school & when she was with me when i became a woman and got married. and the last time she saw me, i was pregnant with my first baby. she taught me responsibility, patience, love and happiness.<br />
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there's SO many more memories i could write down, but right now it's too hard to think of those times. my heart breaks that i couldn't be down in california as she took her last breath. i wish i could have been there to hold her and tell her how much i love her and that it's okay for her to let go.<br />
she will always have a special place in my heart & i'll always remember my first dog.<br />
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i love you Roxygirl. i hope you're having a blast running like wild up in heaven.<br />
xoxo<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-81141673768124025692013-07-20T19:09:00.000-07:002013-07-20T19:09:15.431-07:00just a couple of things!there's a few more things i want to write about our little london girl at age 2 months before we forget, since this is our online journal and everything. :)<br />
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-she likes to look at herself in the mirror and smile when i say "who's that cute baby?"<br />
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-i had to put away some of her premie size clothing and a couple of newborn size, too. i just about cried. the only thing that makes me feel better is knowing that she still can't fit into some of her other newborn clothing. haha it makes me feel like i still have a tiny newborn. :)<br />
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-one of her favorite things to do is go outside and look at the trees. i love watching her discover new things.<br />
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-she discovered wrangler the other day and couldn't stop staring at him haha<br />
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-ahh, she also discovered the tv a week or so ago. uh ohhhh.<br />
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-she enjoys kissing mama and daddy with a nice, gummy and wide open kiss. mmm our favorite! :)<br />
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-her favorite binkies are Nuk's. only when falling asleep, though.<br />
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-she constantly gets ooo'd and awww'd over in public. people still think and ask if she's a two week old just based on her size haha obviously they aren't looking at her when she's cooing, smiling or holding her head up. that would be some talented 2 week old! people are silly.<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-36923508509345619642013-07-17T20:22:00.000-07:002013-07-17T20:27:51.891-07:00TWO months old!londeloo is two whole months. <i>already</i>!<br />
i love her more and more everyday. which is crazy since every time i see her i feel like my heart will burst. how much love can one heart take?!<br />
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we went to the doctor's yesterday for her two month check up and she is growing fabulously! i'm so thankful for her health.<br />
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two month stats:<br />
8 lbs. 12 oz.<br />
21.5 inches<br />
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that's two pounds and two inches in two months! what a good little grower.<br />
8th percentile in weight & 20th percentile in height. small, long and skinny. with just the perfect amount of "chunk" :)<br />
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all about london at two months old:<br />
-still adores her hands & sucks on them all the time. especially when hungry.<br />
-is still such a great nurser. and always on schedule! she started grabbing my shirt while feeding. her tiny little fist holding on for dear life always melts my heart. & i love how she looks at me while nursing. i think it's her way of saying "thank you, mama". :)<br />
-has the cutest new cries and whimpers. and it has an ADORABLE little rasp to it. it kills me. these new cries really make her personality shine through. sometimes it's a little "ehhhh" while looking around. kind of like "ehh i'm bored." so we "stand" her up and she's happy as a clam!<br />
-speaking of "standing", she still loves to do that and she is SO good at it! her head control is fabulous. you can tell she's so proud of herself, too.<br />
-she turned over for the first time last friday! three times in a row! i was the only one to witness it :/ but she did it for daddy on sunday night :)<br />
-still hates her car seat. but, my mom has been visiting (yay!) and we were at babies r us, and we spotted a cute little giraffe that plays 4 different sounds and it attaches to a stroller or car seat and this little gem works GREAT! she now cries only 50% of the time in the car compared to 90% without it. we love this giraffe and named him "raffie". :)<br />
-she smiles like CRAZY! especially when she sees mama :) i love that she's a mommy's girl. and i love being her whole world. but, when daddy is home she is content as can be in his arms. it's only a matter of time until she's a full on daddy's girl so i'm soaking it up :D<br />
-still LOVES LOVES LOOOOVES her baths! always without fail makes her so smiley and happy. one time, after screaming (and i mean <i>screaming</i>) in the car, i plopped her in her bath and she immediately stopped and was smiling away! she cries when we take her out, too. our little water baby.<br />
-such a great sleeper. we give her her baths around 8, then she sleeps after that for about 1.5 hours, then wakes up to eat and play a little then goes back to sleep and i wake her up around 11:30 or 12 to feed then she always sleeps from midnight until 4 or 5, eats, sleeps until 8, eats, sleeps until 9:30, eats then plays for about half an hour then sleeps again until 11. i'm pretty spoiled, hoping she continues to be a great sleeper.<br />
-we put her in her stroller forward facing without her car seat (remember, she hates her seat) and she was in HEAVEN! so much to look at and study. within 10 minutes she was conked out from the excitement :)<br />
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sigh...words will never be able to express our love for this little munchkin.<br />
you're our world, london estelle!<br />
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xoxoxo<br />
<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-57903332208073081462013-07-05T22:51:00.001-07:002013-07-05T22:51:17.931-07:00happy fourth!this year was our fourth year celebrating the 4th of july. it was our very first holiday that we celebrated back when we were only dating a week or two. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">awww</span></i>.<br />
just another reason why july 4th is one of my most favorite days of the year!<br />
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we started the tradition of a family picture together [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">even though the first pic we weren't "family" yet.. :)</span>]<br />
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first year: dating.<br />
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third year: new puppy.<br />
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fourth year: baby girl.<br />
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this year, charlie had to work the night of july 4th [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">which meant no fireworks for us. but that's probably better considering london might have gotten scared from the loud booms.</span>] so, we celebrated during the day at bethany's house with a bbq then went to the park to snap some pictures of the cutest little american there is!<br />
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[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">this serious look of hers comes from me. i never realized how much i do this face until after i had her haha she only does it when she's studying something new. taking in the world. :)</span>]<br />
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cousin loooove! melt my heart. madelyn just loves london.<br />
i hope these two girls will be great friends growing up! they're only a little less than a year and a half apart and will only be one grade difference in school.<br />
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happy birthday, america!<br />
we are so thankful and proud to be americans.<br />
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this past father's day was charlie's first!<br />
he was only a daddy for less than a month when father's day rolled around, but he already blew me away at what a wonderful father he is to our little one.<br />
london is so unbelievably lucky to have a dad like charlie.<br />
one that will always love her.<br />
one that will always support her.<br />
one that will always believe in her.<br />
one that will always protect her.<br />
one that will always give her his all.<br />
one that will always be proud of her.<br />
every single day of her life.<br />
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when charlie and i were dating, one of the reasons i fell for him was because i knew what a great dad he would be to our future children someday. and boy, was i right!<br />
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[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">charlie knew exactly what he wanted for his father's day breakfast: french toast with bananas, sausage and fried eggs with high pulp orange juice. </span>]<br />
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charlie, i hope you had the best first father's day ever!<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-68111948341101265012013-06-17T13:49:00.000-07:002013-06-19T01:18:24.841-07:00ONE whole month!london estelle is already one month old! what the <i>what</i>?!<br />
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all about london at one month:</div>
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-still so tiny! a little over 7 pounds</div>
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we love our little londeloo so much! don't know what we'd do without her.</div>
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happy one month birthday, babygirl!</div>
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when london was just two whole weeks we did our very first big family outing to the beach. it was a first to visit the oregon coast for me, wrangler <i>and</i> londeloo! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">just so ya know, that's pronounced 'lond-ee-loo'. it's one of the nicknames we have for our little babe. and i'm tired of spelling it with all the dashes. :)</span>]<br />
charlie loaded up the car for the day and we made the almost 2 hour drive to lincoln city.<br />
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it was a PERFECT day on the oregon coast. not too hot, not too cold, and SUNNY!<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-53540561829143007692013-06-03T21:36:00.002-07:002013-06-03T21:36:20.631-07:00i dont ever want to forget...a few things i always want to remember about london being a newborn:<br />
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-the way she makes a certain noise mid-yawn as if its sooo hard to yawn that big. adorable.<br />
-the way she sneezes in multiples. she'll probably always do this, though. but i've never seen a newborn do it!<br />
-the way she smiles and giggles in her sleep<br />
- her smell. ohhh, her smell.<br />
-the way she opens her mouth when i give her kisses<br />
-how when she's hungry, she'll open her mouth as wide as possible, move her head sharply from side to side and make a "uh! uh!" noise. so. stinkin. cute.<br />
-how much she loves having her hands right next to her mouth and face while nursing. even though they sometimes get in the way and we both get frustrated. :)<br />
-her LITTLENESS!! i love how absolutely tiny she is.<br />
-how she loves baths<br />
-her cry. its so cute and honestly doesn't "annoy" us. ...knock on wood haha! charlie says it sounds like a little alarm. girl has got perfect rhythm!<br />
-her birdy noises! oh goodness. i melt.<br />
-her serious face. just taking in the world.<br />
-how she melts her daddy into a pile of mush. she'll probably always do this, too. :)<br />
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everyday i just look at her and get teary eyed because i feel like i hit the mommy jackpot. how on earth did i get so lucky to have her as my daughter?! my heart is so, so full. i'm beyond grateful for my little lond-e-loo<br />
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6 pounds 6 ounces</div>
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31 hours of natural labor</div>
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sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-27219298464536380552013-05-15T23:22:00.003-07:002013-05-15T23:24:53.844-07:00pregnancy favs.before i got pregnant, i always enjoyed reading about other's favorite pregnancy items. here are just a few of my favorites that i've been obsessed with these last 9 months.<br />
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1. <u><a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=93199Z10012&MasterCategory_Id=MC2" target="_blank">THESE</a></u> 3/4 sleeve maternity tees are a definitely must have for me! i have them in black [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">my fav</span>], white, turquoise & green. they're comfy and give lots of room. i also tend to pair it with a cardigan, like the leopard one i've had for YEARS, and a skinny belt to put above my belly. i just think it's a cute look.</div>
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2. i've literally been living in <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5868&vid=1&pid=855627002" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">THIS</a> maternity skirt day in and day out for the last 3 months haha. i should have bought multiples. even charlie said "umm, babe. you've worn that thing OUT." [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">don't worry- i wash it on the regular.</span>] if you're pregnant, you NEED this skirt. in every color.</div>
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3. no need to have a link for this one. ICED water [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">emphasis on the ICE.</span>] with either freshly squeezed lemon or those convenient little water flavor powder packets. gotta mix up the plain jane water every once in a while when you're thirsty twentyfoursev.<br />
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4. there's plenty of different stretch mark creams out there to choose from. i've used both pure coconut oil and <u><a href="http://www.palmers.com/product/detail.php?ID=43&SID=2" target="_blank">THIS</a></u> cream. all i know is that i've rubbed one or the other strictly on my tummy and sides and didn't get stretch marks there. but i did on my thighs. *siiiiigh*i'm kicking myself for not rubbing it all over! learn from me, new mamas to be!<br />
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5. can't find the exact link for the nursing bra i've been wearing, but <u><a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=973750516&MasterCategory_Id=MC13?NUDE" target="_blank">HERE</a></u> is one very similar from the same store. very comfortable and a great price!<br />
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6. again, can't find the exact link for the exact pre-natal vitamins i use, but <u><a href="http://www.target.com/p/up-up-women-s-gummy-multivitamin-70-count/-/A-14516057#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">HERE</a></u> are similar vitamins. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i don't know why target.com doesn't have the actual gummy prenatal vitamins available online that i buy there, but the one attached to the link is simliar. it's <i>not</i> the prenatals that i take.</span>] i, for one, will not take a vitamin on the daily if it's not easily consumed. meaning, if i have to have water to take it, i'll be lazy and not take it! so since these are chewy, tasty and a little sour- i was all in! love 'em. yum yum yummy.<br />
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a couple other favorites that didn't make the picture list:<br />
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-charlie. he's a best husband and will be the best daddy. he's been so helpful setting up the crib and other baby essentials, letting me sleep whenever and however long, and loving me through all my "wahhhh i'm fat" whines while reminding me "babe, you're pregnant. NOT fat." thank you for the reassurance, sweetheart. :)<br />
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-sweatpants. whatever is comfy and doesn't constrict that growing bump! lately, i've been hittin' up charlie's work-out clothes.<br />
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there ya have it, folks! my pregnancy must have items.<br />
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now, back to wishing, hoping and praying this sweet little babe makes her appearance asap! we can't wait to meet you, little london girl! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">just a gentle reminder, dear daughter, your due date is just a few days away. in case you forgot. ;)</span>]<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-25341514686839060252013-05-09T17:52:00.001-07:002013-05-10T00:07:56.479-07:00baby's hospital bag*<i style="text-decoration: underline;">disclaimer</i><u>:</u> i AM, obviously, a first time mom. so, this post is just what i <i>think</i> would be the essentials in a baby's hospital bag. after i actually go through this wonderful experience of childbirth and staying in the hospital with our brand new bundle of joy, i'll edit this post and write in what i wish we didn't bring, and what i wish we did.*<br />
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i love london's going home outfit. the backside has a rufflebutt with a cute little bow. cue the "awww's". :)</div>
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these, i am well aware, will most likely be something that i wish i didn't bring as much of. however, i'm just anticipating her either spitting up all over or who knows- her first blow out! plus, a lady needs wardrobe choices, right? ;)<br />
plus <i>plus</i>- even though we're planning on not staying there a second longer than necessary, what if we have to? might as well be prepared with enough clothes!<br />
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-again, these items [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">like the diapers and baby wipes</span>] i probably won't even touch in the hospital. but! i've heard of some mommies wishing they brought their own diapers and wipes because they hated the ones the hospital provided. so, i'm bringing them just a precaution. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">brought much more diapers than just three. don'tcha worry!</span>]<br />
-kleenex isn't for baby. it's for me. because i'm sure i'll cry happy tears constantly. :)<br />
-who knows if london will even have hair to brush. but, if she does- as her cosmetologist mommy, she'll have perfect hair when not in a cute newborn hat. :)<br />
-hand sanitizer so that i won't have to get up and wash my hands every time after i change her diaper.<br />
[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">most of these items are in her hospital/diaper bag for future use. so i figure even if i don't use these items, why not just leave it in there for the future?!</span>]<br />
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my mama made me these cute burp cloths and this receiving blanket. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">oh, don't worry. we only have about 25 more blankets at home and about 20 more burp cloths. it was HARD to choose which ones to bring along!</span>]<br />
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-i figured, we'll be having visitors & most likely, a few of those visitors will be there when little miss is hungry. and not everyone will be wanting to view london goin to town on some dinner. ha! nursing cover-up is <i>definitely</i> an essential.<br />
-the boppy. just in case i need it for aid of nursing.<br />
-and nursing pads. i only showed 2 in the picture. i brought a TON.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*my bag has also been packed and ready to go for some time now too, with all my necessities, "just in case's", and comfort items. maybe i'll do a post on that, too.. :)</span><br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-89146835450369803832013-04-25T20:56:00.001-07:002013-04-26T17:29:43.856-07:00wrangler is ONE!our puppybaby turned 1 year old today!<br />
so, of course he gets his very own dog-friendly birthday cake. :)<br />
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we just love this little-big guy so much. he makes us laugh every.single.day.<br />
those of you who personally know wrangler, know how funny and sweet he is.<br />
it's really hard not to love him.<br />
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at one year old, wrangler's favorite things are...<br />
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-his bone<br />
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-apples<br />
-cucumbers<br />
-sunny days<br />
-playing rough house with charlie<br />
-the park<br />
-going "bye bye"<br />
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-the heater<br />
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hahaha he didn't appreciate the fact that i made him wait to eat his cake.<br />
DROOL EVERYWHERE.<br />
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& just for kicks, a picture of him when he was about 7 weeks old and a picture from today. he's grown SO MUCH!<br />
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dog friendly grain-free, soy-free & corn-free cake recipe:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, WRANGLER WINCHESTER! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">XOXOXOXOXO</span></div>
<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-43662168026807414792013-04-22T19:29:00.000-07:002013-04-22T19:29:03.019-07:00london's nurserycome on in! take the little tour in our little london's nursery.<br />
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sometimes we catch ourselves just standing in her room soaking up the wonderful feeling that comes from there.<br />
there's just <i>something</i> about her room.<br />
it's so peaceful and warm and welcoming.<br />
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and soon, her sweet spirit will be not only in her nursery but filled in our entire home.<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-56375890666672020812013-04-15T22:43:00.002-07:002013-04-15T22:46:20.609-07:00baby o. vol 7 [35 weeks]THIRTY FIVE WEEKS!<br />
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i'm going to be a mommy sooner than i think!<br />
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since i'm almost to 100 [<b>!</b>] followers on this here little blog'o'mine, i figure it's just about time for some MAJOR revamping.<br />
and since i am not too tech savvy when it comes to html's and whatnot, i'm going to need some help.<br />
but here's the catch.<br />
i'm on a budget.[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">h</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ey-</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">new babies cost money!</span>]<br />
SO, my question is: do any of you know of some dependable blog designers that can come up with a deal for me?!<br />
please either leave a comment with their information/link to their site, or feel free to email me at samanthaeosborne@aol.com<br />
[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">don't forget the 'e' in the middle!</span>]<br />
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thanks in advance! you're the best.<br />
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<u>on the left</u>: appetizer. fall-off-the-bone duck with sticky buns. drooling.<br />
<u>on the right</u>: 10 oz. top sirloin cooked medium rare topped with mushrooms and buttery, salty potatoes with crisp green beans and tomatoes on the side. seriously drooling now.<br />
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the end of a great birthday. :)<br />
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<br />sam&charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802483887434230296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490057492367974614.post-30489197094556286682013-04-02T11:34:00.000-07:002013-04-06T15:25:40.527-07:00april second.someone's birthday is today.<br />
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and by someone i mean my cute husband, charlie!<br />
he turned 23.<br />
[<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">does being a whopping 4 months older than him consider me a cougar? haaa</span>]<br />
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anywho- since i'm always the one doin' the talking on this thing, i thought it would be nice for all of you to get to know him a little better!<br />
i promise you'll like him. everyone does. :)<br />
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1. if he had his way, he'd be in bed asleep by 8:30pm every night. such a morning person.<br />
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2. he's played the piano, the saxophone and the guitar. though, he currently only keeps up with the guitar.<br />
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3. he is not a picky person [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i can thank his mother for this!!</span>] and i am slowly <i>trying</i> to become a good cook [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i'm more of a baker, like my mama</span>] so, when i try new recipes they're usually a miss. but he is always so sweet and eats every bite.<br />
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4. he is a major goofball.<br />
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5. if you were to ask him who his best friend is, he would say "my wife" [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">what a sweetheart</span>] but a close second is most definitely our dog, wrangler. they are two peas in a pod.<br />
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6. he knows his way around a gun with his eyes closed. you don't want to be an intruder in our home. :)<br />
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7. he played baseball while in high school. i've been told he had quite the pitcher's arm. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">&</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ooo what i wouldn't do to see him in those baseball pants.</span>]<br />
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8. even though he says he doesn't have a favorite color, i can tell you his favorite is blue. he just doesn't realize it. :)<br />
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9. he is a MAN'S MAN. outdoors, hunting, fishing, guns, camping, hiking, running, weight lifting, baseball, learning more about cars, hates going shopping [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">even though i sometimes wished he enjoyed it more..</span>] loves taking care of his family, etc.<br />
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10. he ALWAYS smells good.<br />
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11. always has to be doing <i>something</i>. as long as we've been married i'm pretty sure i've seen him have only two days where he doesn't have anything planned and just stays home and is "lazy". [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">his words</span>] haha<br />
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12. loves and i mean LOVES country music.<br />
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13. kids adore him.<br />
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14. he makes a meeeean breakfast sandwich.<br />
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15. he's a veteran. served 4 years in the marine corps infantry. i am SO proud of him for that.<br />
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16. he sings "my girl" to me at random times, even if i'm not in the room. i can hear him throughout the house. it's cute.<br />
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17. he looks amazing in a suit. well, that's my opinion.. :)<br />
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18. he has two tattoos.<br />
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19. he graduated from high school early to join the marine corps.<br />
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20. he owned his own window cleaning business in high school.<br />
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21. loves being an American.<br />
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22. definitely doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve. only a few choice people really get to see his emotions.<br />
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23. is the most wonderful husband.<br />
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i feel so blessed that this little daughter of mine has so many people that truly care deeply for her.<br />
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my mom, sister and one of my best friends, liana put on the whole show! i did help, but that's because i love putting little parties on and don't get to very much. :) but a HUGE hats off to them [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">especially my mom who slaved away in the kitchen for about a week before hand!</span>]<br />
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we had non-traditional games..a diaper raffle, a guessing game where guests guess when london will be born, at what time and her weight. closest guess wins! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">obviously that winner won't get their prize until may :)</span>] and the timer game. which is played while gifts are being opened. you set the timer anywhere from 2-5 minutes and whosever gift is currently being opened when the timer goes off gets a prize! keeps things a little entertaining. :)<br />
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so i'm <i>very</i> animated with my facial expressions, so what? :)<br />
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london got a LOT of gorgeous handmade gifts from numerous friends and family [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i am SURROUNDED by talent, i tell you!</span>] the cute yellow bear blanket was crocheted by my grandma, and the heart quilt was made by my lovely mama. who is beyond excited for her first granddaughter! :)<br />
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i can't thank everyone enough for coming and supporting me and loving on little london. charlie and i are so thankful. she doesn't even know how lucky she is yet to have this many wonderful people in her life!<br />
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