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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: June 2010
Baby Scootin’ Boogie
Ashley started scooting around this weekend for the first time. I’ve always had her sitting on the rug or on a blanket playing with her toys, and tried to keep her off the hardwoods. I just thought the hard floor wouldn’t be comfy. But this past weekend, she backed herself off the blanket, onto the [...]
Happy Father’s Day
I hope all of you Daddy’s out there had a wonderful Father’s Day! I think the men in my life did. My parents came to visit for the weekend so I got to see my Dad for Father’s Day, and Ashley spent the day with her Daddy, too! It was a nice relaxing day. Were you [...]
Finger Painting
We had a play date this week at Janet and Cole’s house. It was so much fun! They had a cool activity planned for us…finger painting!! Ashley really enjoyed it and she got paint all over her. She managed to get it on me, too! She is very texture oriented so it was neat watching her feel paint [...]
Roast Pear and Banana Puree
Bananas unite!
Bananas split!
Go bananas
Go go bananas
Go bananas
Go go bananas
Bananas to the left
Bananas to the right
Peel your banana and mmmm, take a bite!
I tried a new recipe a couple weeks ago and I’ve been meaning to blog about it. It was roasted pear and banana puree. Did you know that bananas are full of potassium, magnesium, vitamin [...]
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Goodnight sweetheart, well, it’s time to go
Goodnight sweetheart, well, it’s time to go
I hate to leave you but I really must say
Goodnight sweetheart, goodnight
Yesterday was a fun but busy day for us. Van flew a T-6 Texan World War II fighter plane out at the Franklin County Airport that morning. It was a Christmas present [...]
From Bugs to Birds
Ashley graduated from her Bugs class at The Little Gym yesterday (tear, sniff sniff). There was a ceremony and all of the babies got medals. They had a little podium with an American flag hanging above and everything. It was so cute!! Daddy even came to watch and take pictures! When we return in the fall, [...]
My Screaming Baby
Here’s a video I took of Ashley yesterday afternoon. I started taking it because she was smiling at me. I didn’t realize she was going to get into a screaming match! This is how we communicate right now. I talk and she screams. She is incredibly vocal, that’s for sure! I’m afraid I’ve encouraged it [...]
Marbles Kids Museum
We went to Marbles today with our playgroup. We had tons of fun! Ashley’s still kind of limited in what all she can do, so I think when she gets a little older and can walk around she will enjoy it even more! We sat and played in the baby area for a while and Ashley [...]
Peaches for my Peach
Ashley loves her some peaches! It’s a good thing, too because peaches are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and they contain a great amount of fiber. The perfect baby food! Would you like to make some peach puree for your little one? Here’s how!
If you are using a Babycook, fill the blender with water to [...]
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