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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!
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Let It Snow
I had soooooooooooo much fun today!!! As you may know, it never snows here so I was quite excited when the forecast called for it this week. It started last night about 7:00 p.m. and continued through the night. I woke up to a winter wonderland! I started the morning by getting chili together in [...]
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Pets and Babies
This post is for all those who think you have to get rid of your pet(s) when you have a baby; those who are afraid of their pets being around their baby or those who give their pets away thinking they don’t have time to care for them AND a baby. Well, I beg to differ.
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3 Months Old
Ashley is 3 months old - wow – time is flying by! Had the calendar not said Jan. 12, I wouldn’t believe it. I feel like it was just yesterday when I held her in my arms for the first time. I will never forget that wonderful, glorious day. But then again, I feel like she’s [...]
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Our New Pack
It’s been 12 weeks and I think we are all adjusted now to our new addition. The boys have welcomed her as part of the pack and I am very impressed at how well they have taken to her. It took Toby a little longer than Blake to warm up to her, but can you blame him? In the early [...]
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The Boys' Christmas
We weren’t the only ones to have a great Christmas this year. Our other chidren did, too – that is, the four-legged variety – the DOGS! They got rawhide bones, Busy Bones, tennis balls and lots of time swimming in the ocean and waterway. A perfect holiday for a couple of labradors, don’t ya think?
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing
“Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinner reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.”
This is my favorite Christmas song! It fills my heart [...]
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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 [...]
35 Weeks
I’m 35 weeks now – yay! This week is turning out better than last week. I relaxed a lot this weekend. Slept in on Saturday, watched movies, read books, and went to church on Sunday. It was a very restful weekend. I stayed off my feet as much as I could without going stir crazy.
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Labor Day Weekend and 33 Weeks
We went to Holden Beach for Labor Day weekend. As usual, we had a great time! Saturday was bright and sunny. Spent most of the day laying by the pool, relaxing, and swimming with the boys. You’d think it was Disney World to them! They absolutely love going to the [...]
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