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My name is Niki. I’m a coffee drinking, baby food making, blogging mama to baby girl Ashley, 2 labs, and a cat. I absolutely LOVE being a Mom! I enjoy taking pictures of Ashley and making homemade baby food for her.
I like doing anything outside whether it's going to the beach, strolling around the neighborhood, or just going to a park. I enjoy blogging and reading other Mommy blogs. I’m up for learning new things and have recently become interested in photography. I like a clean house, beds made, and checking off my to-do lists.The Hubby
I am married to Van, my best friend. We met in high school and have been together ever since! We practically grew up together. I feel very lucky to have found the man of my dreams so early in life. We married in 2004 and had a little girl in 2009. I can't imagine life without him. He keeps me grounded. He’s very practical, methodical, and technical. He’s a computer genius.
We like going on vacations and would love to go back to Europe one day. Van is a regular “guy’s guy” and enjoys fishing, flying and riding his motorcycle. But he is also a family man. I love him!Lil’ Pumpkin
Ashley is our little bundle of joy. She was born in October 2009. Since she was a fall baby, we called her Lil’ Pumpkin while she was in the womb. Van now calls her Pumpkin Pie. I never could have imagined how much I would enjoy being a mother to this sweet little girl. I am just overwhelmed with love for her!
Ashley likes eating homemade baby food, bouncing in her exersaucer, and watching the dogs play. She is entertained by my goofiness and she loves to sing and dance with me. I've never met a baby as happy as she is. She is a reminder of what life is all about. She makes us smile and laugh every single day!The Boys
Toby is our 8 year old black lab and Blake is our 3 year old chocolate lab. They are uncle and nephew. They have their own couch and some may consider them a bit spoiled. I enjoy making Frosty Paws (doggie ice cream) and baking homemade treats for them. Although I have to admit, I haven’t done much of that since Ashley was born. We celebrate their birthdays with doggie cake.
Toby is obsessed with tennis balls and Blake loves his red ball. They are the best of friends. And they both LOVE swimming. Especially in my parents’ pool at the beach!Jim Jim
Jimmy is our 4 year old tabby cat. Van rescued him from the jaws of a pit bull when he was a mere 8 weeks old. I don't think Jimmy has forgotten that seeing as he is very attached to Van.
Jimmy is an indoor/outdoor cat who loves to roam the neighborhood and hunt. He likes to bring us "gifts", anything from birds and rabbits to field mice. He is a sweet cat, but I wouldn’t cross him if I were you. You don’t want to see that crazed look in his eyes!
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween everyone! This is Ashley’s first Halloween! It was unusually hot today, so we decided to go for our first walk as a family. I pushed Ashley in her stroller and Van walked the boys. The boys wore their Halloween bandanas and Ashley was in an orange onesie. I always thought it would be fun [...]
2 Weeks Old
Ashley is 2 weeks old today! I see her personality coming out each and every day. She is so funny! She makes all sorts of funny faces. She is opening her eyes and is more alert now. She can’t focus yet, but you can tell that she is trying. She loves being taken to different [...]
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Thirsty Thursday
Are you thirsty for more pictures? I just can’t help myself!
Thank You
I just want to thank all of our friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors who have been so generous since the birth of our little girl. We have received flowers, balloons, bears, cards, and lots of good food! We’ve received so much food that we haven’t had to cook or go out since we’ve been home. And [...]
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5th Anniversary and Church
We celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversay this past Friday (the 16th). Van surprised me with beautiful flowers and balloons! I can’t think of a more joyous way to spend our anniversary than at home with our daughter, and that is exactly what we did!
Our church brought over some things on Sunday. They had a rose on [...]
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1 Week Old
Ashley is 1 week old today! It has really flown by. I’m a little tired (okay, maybe more than a little ) but it is so worth it. She is such an angel. We are getting the hang of things now and getting on a routine. She had a doctor’s appointment last Friday and [...]
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Drum Roll Please…
She’s here! Ashley Kaitlyn Murray made her debut on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 5:14 p.m. She weighed in at 6 lb. 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was one day shy of 38 weeks when born. An over achiever, that’s for sure! I won’t go into details of the whole labor experience, but [...]
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37 Weeks
Great news this week! Not only have I made it to the magic number of 37 weeks (so now she’s technically considered full-term) but my blood pressure has gone down! Yay!!
I’ve been sick since last Thursday, so going on a week now. Congestion, cough, sinus pressure, all the yucky stuff. Can [...]
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