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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: November 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Well, we made it through our first Thanksgiving with Ashley. I say “made it through” like it was an ordeal. It was actually rather relaxing compared to years past. We didn’t have many folks at the house therefore we didn’t have to make much food. So it was a nice, chill Thanksgiving this year. Which was [...]
Smile
Ashley turned 6 weeks old yesterday. She’s doing great! Just growing away and smiling a lot. Apparently at 6 weeks, babies can recognize their parents. And they get so delighted at the sight of Mom or Dad that they welcome them with a big ole’ smile. It’s called a social smile and it shows that they are developing an ability to socialize. I [...]
Don't Blink
Yesterday was my birthday. I turned the big 3-0! It’s hard to believe I’m not in my twenties anymore. Heck, it’s hard to believe I’m married, have a baby, and no longer playing basketball in the driveway with my Dad! Turning 30 really makes me reflect on life. How precious it is, how fast it [...]
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5 Weeks Old
Well, Ashley is 5 weeks old today. She had her 1-month checkup last Friday. Her weight is now up to 8 lb. 4.5 oz! How cool is that? The pediatrician was very pleased, as were we! Her lowest weight was 6 lb. 5 oz. (she was 6 lb. 15 oz. when born) and now she is over 8 [...]
Thirsty Thursday
Thirsty Thursday is back by popular demand…AND Ashley is officially 1 month old today!
4 Weeks Old
Ashley is 4 weeks old today. Well, she will be at 5:14 p.m. I’ve been thinking about how to calculate her age – like by month. I would think that 4 weeks old = 1 month. But today is Nov. 9th. So technically, she really won’t be a month old until Thursday (Nov. 12th). Isn’t [...]
3 Weeks Old
Ashley is 3 weeks old today! She is laying on her tummy with me now as I’m typing this. She loves tummy time! I just lay her face down on me as I’m sitting on the couch. I hear it is good for babies to spend time on their belly to strengthen their neck muscles, which help [...]
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