tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89272630841207384712024-03-18T21:03:08.489-07:00Turning Tables {Designing*the*Everyday}Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-16488680182994383912015-05-08T12:10:00.001-07:002015-05-08T12:10:22.851-07:00{Baby Blanket Round-Up}Baby blankets are kind of <i>my thing</i>. There are so many AWESOME choices out there, why would we settle for average. I covet each of the blankets that I've chosen for my babes, whether they've been custom made or carefully chosen from some of my favorite sites/stores.<br />
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Here are a few that I highly recommend. Some we already own and others I am about to click "buy". We use them in the car, the stroller, at bedtime, and during couch snuggles. No kiddo is ever too old for a cozy blanket. All are beautiful, not to mention high quality & made to last.<br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-3504000069241835672015-03-19T11:35:00.003-07:002015-03-19T11:35:45.442-07:00{Oliver's Big Boy Room}Time is flying by . . . . my first sweet {baby} boy turned THREE YEARS OLD!! I am not sure how that is even possible, but alas, it happened. Although I felt a bit sad about the whole thing, one positive was that we could finally phase out all of the "baby" stuff and phase in some of that big boy goodness that I keep seeing everywhere. This process was way overdue.<br />
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I know it may seem silly, but all of the way up until Oliver's 3rd birthday, I still rocked him for a few minutes before bed every night (and at nap time). It was our sweet mother and son time. Nobody can soothe/lull him like I can. But, that upholstered rocking chair sure took up a ton of good play space, so I was happy to (finally) relocate it to baby Julian's room across the hall.<br />
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Another thing you may find unusual is that Oliver slept in his crib until he turned 3 as well. He never once tried to climb out of it, and in general seemed cozy and happy in there, so we didn't rush to ditch it.<br />
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At 3 yrs old - Bam - no rocking before bed. Bam - no sleeping in a crib. Boom - NO PACIFIER (that was DEFINITELY hard to type/admit, but hey, just keeping it real). Lot's of big changes for the big boy! (Next up - NO DIAPERS!! Eeek! And starting pre-school in September. Things are a happening, people!) <br />
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Twin Bed vs Toddler Bed:<br />
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If I had invested any money in a good quality crib mattress (I used my sisters hand-me-down that she used for BOTH of her children, now ages 9 and 6), I may have considered buying a toddler bed to bridge the gap between crib and twin. Also, Oliver's crib (also a hand me down from my sister) did not convert to a toddler bed, so it was either spend $ to buy a toddler bed (and potentially a better quality mattress for it), OR go straight to a twin bed. If I went the toddler bed route, this is the toddler bed that I would have purchased: <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/babyletto-skip-toddler-bed-chestnut-and-white-1042421?qid=526095559027368871&sr=1-1">The Babyletto Skip Toddler Bed.</a><br />
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It gets great reviews and fits a standard crib sized mattress. Good stuff! However, after mulling it over for a hot second, the twin bed option seemed glaringly better (money wise for the long term), so that is what we did.<br />
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I could write a whole separate post about the beds that I considered and looked into, as there are so many cool beds to choose from out there with such a huge price range, but ultimately only one bed truly stole my heart. The <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod395262&categoryId=rhbc_cat379112">Harlan bed from Restoration Hardware Baby & Kids</a>. <br />
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It's the bed that dreams are made of, don't you agree?!! Rust-colored metal with hand-stitched leather trim - yes please!! Ahhh. Yes, it was a total splurge, but in my opinion it was well worth it (and we got a substantial discount because we bought it during President's weekend ;) ). I was in my childhood twin bed until I moved out for college, so if he stays in this bed even half that long, it will have paid for itself in my opinion. </div>
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(I will update the source list with links asap...but for now - 1. Macy's. 2 & 9. Overstock. 3 & 6. Rest Hard. 4 & 5 & 8. Land of Nod. 7. West Elm.) </div>
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and one other VERY strong contender that is not shown above is this <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-daybed-acorn-h708/?pkey=e%7Cday%2Bbed%7C15%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">West Elm Mid-Century Daybed</a></div>
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Isn't it so beautiful! It was a really tough call, but for just a tiny bit more $, I went with the Harlan and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The daybed is SO beautiful though, so I will have to keep it in mind (if it still exists) when Julian is ready to move on up!</div>
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If you know me, I am a bargain hunter by nature, but in everything (fashion, home decor, etc), I am a big proponent of mixing steals and splurges together. I like the main key pieces to be good quality and as timeless as possible, and then I like to fill in with accessories that can be changed out with the season/trends and that don't necessarily have to stand the test of time. </div>
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(Source list with links to follow as well, but for now - Duvet Cover & Teepee Pillow: Cotton On Kids; Fox Pillow & Tiger Rug & Storage Bin: H&M; Indian Chief Blanket: Pendleton USA; Doll House: Hape (Barnes & Noble Exclusive); Marquee Letters: Etsy.com). </div>
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Across from the bed is the same yellow dresser that we have used as his changing table, and a bookshelf. Nothing fancy, just basic & functional. </div>
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-37393201728364456642014-09-13T11:08:00.001-07:002014-09-13T11:11:02.944-07:00{Boys Love Camping}{FASHION & CAMPING}<br />
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Camping is something that I have ALWAYS enjoyed, and as a result, all of the camp-related graphic clothing always catches my eye. Luckily for this fall season I am seeing a ton of adorable camp clothing that is perfect for my two little guys. Some can be pricey, but there are some VERY affordable choices out there that should not be overlooked.<br />
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On that note, I have put together some of my favorite baby and toddler boy pieces and wanted to share them with you.....<br />
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-41147450196589672022014-06-24T16:21:00.001-07:002014-06-24T16:23:07.860-07:00{Our Baby Boy Is Here}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Baby</span></b> <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><b>Julian Jett</b></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">has arrived!!!</span></b></span></div>
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**Born on May 15, 2014 @ 11:53 pm**</div>
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**6 lbs 7 oz**</div>
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**18.5" long**</div>
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(I kept asking little Julian to come out at least 1 week early, and he obliged.....such a good baby)<br />
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Here is our birth story...<br />
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My due date was set for May 22nd. At this point in my pregnancy (at 39 weeks), I was officially DONE! I was so uncomfortable and so ready to have my baby in my arms instead of in my womb (lol). At my 39 week check up, I was dilated to 2 cm and 50% effaced. I had been that way since the week before with no major changes. Being that he was essentially "cooked", my doctor and I agreed that it would be ok to make an appointment to be induced the following week if the baby didn't decide to come out on his own, but in my gut, I knew that he would. I really did feel that my body and my little guy would know what to do without help. This wasn't my first rodeo, after all.<br />
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That 39 week check up was on a Thursday, and the next morning when I woke up and went to the bathroom I noticed some blood. It was minor but I knew to keep an eye on it. Throughout that morning I had a ton of "Braxton Hicks" contractions (as I had had for a long while already). My abdomen would tighten and release every few minutes with no notable pain (at least no more than the discomfort I had already been feeling). As the day progressed, I could tell that I definitely was feeling "off". I was hot, kind of queasy, grumpy, and very tired. I didn't have much of an appetite and had to go to the bathroom much more frequently than normal. That being said, I chalked it up to the hot weather and nothing more (duh). Around 3 pm, it finally occurred to me that I was in fact having pain with those "Braxton Hicks" contractions, and that perhaps they weren't just "BH" after all.<br />
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I started to time them around 4 pm and realized that they were around 6 minutes apart (and starting to get noticeably more painful). The general rule of thumb for second babies (per my doctor at least) is that the contractions should be somewhere between 5-7 minutes apart (regularly) for an entire hour and they should be at least 30-45 seconds in duration. At that point, you are supposed to call the doctor & get ready to head in. Mine were fluctuating a little bit, but around 5 pm, they seemed to be pretty consistently 5 minutes apart and lasting around 45 seconds at a time. I called the doctor and told him what was going on and he said that I need not rush or run any red lights, but that I should start making my way in the direction of the hospital. My mom was going to come and stay home with Oliver so I called her and had her come over. She got to my house around 6:30 pm, and we got ready to head out.<br />
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By the time we reached the hospital, it was just before 8pm. We checked in to triage and they hooked me up to monitors to confirm the progress of the labor. The nurse "checked" me and I was still just about the same as the day before (2 cm dilated). At this point I was in a lot of pain and couldn't believe that my labor wasn't "progressing". She actually contemplated sending me home if my labor wasn't dilating my cervix enough. Ummmmm......NO! I was not happy about that idea at all. She also said the the baby was very "sleepy" and while his heart rate was fine, he wasn't showing a lot of movement with the contractions. She wanted to "wake him up" a bit to see how he was tolerating everything, so she made me drink several cups of water & juice to try to give him a burst of energy. It was hot all day at home (like 95 degrees hot), and I was very dehydrated. I didn't feel great. I felt even worse with a belly full of juice while contracting. Ick.<br />
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At this point I was in a lot of pain and was SURE that this was "it". After watching the regularity of my contractions, & seeing that the baby was moving around a little more but not much, she decided to have me walk the halls for an hour to try to get things moving. Yep...one whole HOUR! She said she would check me after the hour was up and if I was still barely dilated she would most likely be sending me home. Again, very unhappy that I wasn't just being admitted and given my ever-so-desired epidural, I did what I was told and walked the halls with my sweet husband. I felt like I had to stop and double over every 2 minutes, mid sentence. I was in misery. I felt like I had to go #2 urgently at all times and was in a lot of pain. At this point, my husband basically refused to take me home even if the nurse insisted. He said we would sit outside of the hospital in protest!! (lol). My sister decided to head over to the hospital at this point too, since she was going to be in the room with us, and she too was convinced that things would happen sooner rather than later. <br />
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As the hour came to an end, I was sure that progress had been made (and felt like I already had a baby between my knees), so I laid back down to be checked again. To my delight (and utter pain) I was already at 4-5 cm and much further along than before. The nurse said she was surprised that I progressed so far in just one hour. Ummmm......yeah!!! This is not my first baby and I KNEW I was in active labor. I KNEW IT! She said to go from 2-5 in under an hour is fast. I declared that it had to be time for my epidural, and the nurse agreed (PHEW!). We were admitted and led into my birthing room and I climbed into the bed. It was just after 10 pm.<br />
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I was still in a ton of pain but was relieved to know that I would be numb before I knew it. The anesthesiologist was on her way down so the nurse set up to give me my IV. She prepped my hand and stuck me, but then shouted "Oh Shoot! I missed". She said that I had "rolling veins" and while she thought she hit the right spot, my vein rolled out of the way and she missed. I was also still a bit dehydrated so she put a hot towel on my other hand and planned on setting up the IV there instead. After a couple of minutes (contractions not letting up at all, mind you), she went for the other hand, and MISSED AGAIN!! At this point I was writhing in pain and was in disbelief that she missed again. I almost didn't care that each stick hurt so bad, I was just watching the clock tick away and with every minute I had to wait, my epidural was that much father away. Ugh. Feeling nervous that she'd miss again, she decided she would call for reinforcements, and had another nurse who is an "IV super star" come to get the job done. I was begging for mercy now. The new nurse entered and prepped the side of my wrist to enter there instead of my hands (which each already had puncture wounds). She got ready, set, and O.M.G. - - she MISSED!!! I started to sob. I could not believe my ears and started begging out loud "Please hurry. Please be numb" and moaning "I can't do this anymore. I can't. I can't". I was not my best self at that moment. I was miserable. Finally the nurses agreed to have the anesthesiologist come and get the IV in so that she could do the epidural directly after. As I waited for her to arrive, I couldn't even cry I was in so much pain. I was just begging-- begging for the pain to stop.<br />
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Once the anesthesiologist came in, she tried her best to move quickly and opted for the back of my forearm for my IV (mid way between my elbow and my wrist). She prepped and stuck me and got it. Finally!!! The IV was in. I was so thankful but I knew the hard part wasn't over. She let me stay laying down on my side, prepped my back and slowly inserted the epidural. I could feel the numbness begin at my toes and creep up my legs slowly. I started to feel peaceful. Of course the last place to feel numb was my abdomen, but I didn't care. I could take a deep breath now. Finally. I was numb. I was exhausted.<br />
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At this point it was around 11:30 pm (yes, that whole IV ordeal took over an hour - torture I tell you). Literally seconds after the epidural was in, I felt something in my bottom and thought for sure that I had gone #2. I was SO embarrassed, and said "Uh oh! I am pretty sure I just pooped. Sorrry!!!!". The nurses assured me that it was ok, and that they'd get it cleaned up quickly, so they rolled me onto my back and pulled my leg over, and what I thought was poop was not poop at all....it was a protruding bag of water!! My amniotic sack was still intact and was literally protruding out, ready to come out. The doctor came running in and gowned up. He told me to push once, and then to back off. He then said to give a half of a push and lo and behold, my baby boy was out!! He came out like lighting and cried right away!! Ahhh....relief. He was born at 11:53 pm, just before a new day began.<br />
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I only had my epidural for the last 5 minutes of the whole thing, but I suppose it was the best 5 minutes to be numb (no ring of fire for me, thank you very much, especially after dilating to 10 with no pain medicine!!). I went from 5 cm - 10 cm in less than an hour. Crazy fast. The nurse proclaimed that I had what was called a "precipitous delivery". <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">This is when the <span style="color: blue;">total time between the beginning of labor and birth is three hours or less. This is not that common, but under certain circumstances it can occur, and it has a unique set of problems that should be managed carefully. </span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">While it might seem ideal to women who have had long labors to get through labor and delivery quickly, precipitous labor is not ideal for mother or child. Pain is intense and mothers may not have access to pain medications because of the rate at which labor is progressing. There is greater risk of tearing, uterine bleeding, hemorrhage, and low oxygen levels for mom and baby.</span> </span></span><br />
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I am so happy that my baby boy made it into this world healthy and happy, and despite all of the "drama", all is well that ends well. In my next life I am owed an epidural in a timely manner, at 4 cm with many hours of numbness before the baby's arrival. ;).<br />
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...and here is our little {big} guy now at 6 weeks old.....(he was a whopping 8 lbs 13 oz at his 5 week check up)<br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-61516672082201863622014-04-18T14:48:00.004-07:002014-04-18T14:48:46.789-07:00Newborn EssentialsAside from the basics (diapers, wipes, powder, etc.), I am sure that every new or soon-to-be new mom has an idea about what might be helpful to have around during those first few weeks home with their newborn. I am also sure that this list differs significantly from person to person. Some people feel that certain things are useless while others can't live without that exact same item. I hear that from my mom-friends all of the time. So, that being said, I have put together a list of things that "I" think are essential (having gone through this once before), and hope that if you are on the fence about something, you will consider giving some of these items a try.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/graco-sweet-slumber-sound-machine-86614">#1 - The Graco "Sweet Slumber" Sound Machine</a> - We had Oliver sleeping in a cradle in our room until he was close to 6 months old (I know - that's kind of a long time!!), so needless to say, the older and more aware he became, the quieter we needed to be. Since tip toeing around isn't really an option, we found that a white noise machine was essential to our nightly routine. This one is great for many reasons: I love the "white noise" sound, but it also plays lullabies and you can plug in your iPod if you so choose. Well worth the $ and we still use it for Oliver every single night.<br />
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/little-giraffe-bella-security-blanket/3574899?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Flax&resultback=3697&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_10_B">#2 - The Little Giraffe "Bella" Security Blanket</a> - All babies need soft and cozy things surrounding them, and this little blankie was Ollie's "buddy" ever since day 1. He liked to rub the satin trim and snuggled up to it in his crib (as soon as SIDS was no longer a concern). He still sleeps with it today. They are pricey, but good quality. We love it!<br />
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-pretty-eliz-a-baby-diaper-bag/3710310?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=Dusty+Jade+Green+Multi&resultback=203&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_D">#3</a> - A trusty diaper bag - This is one of those items that some people claim is a waste of money, and they would rather use a large open tote or a standard backpack to lug around their baby "stuff". I however feel that a high quality "official" diaper bag with a good amount of internal and external pockets is a must have, especially now when I am going to be carrying around baby stuff for two. This is the <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-pretty-eliz-a-baby-diaper-bag/3710310?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=Dusty+Jade+Green+Multi&resultback=203&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_D">Marc By Marc Jacobs "Pretty Eliza-baby" Diaper Bag</a>. Yes, it is on the pricier side, and although I haven't gone out on the town with it yet, from what I can tell, it is going to be the perfect bag.<br />
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<a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/4moms-mamaroo-multi-color-plush-373237?site=CA&utm_source=cse&utm_medium=cpc_D&utm_term=YM-026&utm_campaign=googleproductsearch&CAWELAID=1360013761">#4 - The 4moms Mamaroo</a> - I didn't have this for Oliver (we had a standard swing that did the job ok), but a wonderful friend handed it down to me for baby boy #2, and I am already in love. The motion and the sounds seem so much more tranquil than the ones that the swing offered. I am hoping that Julian loves it as much as I do, and I don't see why he won't.<br />
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<a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12293405&mr:keyword=&mr:trackingCode=937C4B66-7315-E311-A497-90E2BA285E75&mr:match=&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=38524419286&cagpspn=plab_11616636&mr:referralID=NA&mr:ad=35201295886&mr:device=c&camp=PLAPPC-_-PID11616636&KPID=11616636">#5 - The Turtle Bath Sponge Cushion</a> (exclusive to Babies R Us) - The bath was Oliver's happy place. He absolutely loved being in the water from the very start, so it became part of his nightly routine right away. We had a very basic plastic baby bath tub, so this little cushion was super cozy and also helped keep Oliver warm throughout the entirety of the bath. I highly recommend using something like this inside those the hard plastic tubs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.target.com/p/aveeno-baby-wash-and-shampoo-18-oz/-/A-12082570?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=12082570&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=12082570&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12082570&gclid=CJ2rq_306r0CFWXl7AodjgIAZA">#6</a> - Bath Soap - Along with the cozy turtle sponge, I love a smooth, good smelling, moisturizing baby soap/shampoo. My favorite is this all-in-one <a href="http://www.target.com/p/aveeno-baby-wash-and-shampoo-18-oz/-/A-12082570?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=12082570&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=12082570&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12082570&gclid=CJ2rq_306r0CFWXl7AodjgIAZA">Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo. </a> It smells amazing and can be used all over the body/head.<br />
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<a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/wubbanub-giraffe-34275?site=CA&utm_source=cse&utm_medium=cpc_D&utm_term=WN-010&utm_campaign=googleproductsearch&CAWELAID=1338752339">#7 - The WubbaNub Pacifier</a> - In the hospital where I gave birth, they use the patented "soothie" pacifier for newborns. Many people aren't into pacifiers, but I am a pacifier advocate. I believe that it helps babies self sooth, and there is also a direct correlation to pacifiers and reducing the risk of SIDS deaths (the sucking reflex is directly linked to the breathing one). These little "WubbaNub's" are not only cute, but I found that the added weight of the stuffed animal helped keep the paci from falling out of my newborns mouth. Definitely a must have for the first few weeks home until you transition to a regular more substantial pacifier.<br />
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<a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-burpy-bib-cotton-muslin-18488">#8 - The Aden & Anais Burpy Bib Burp Cloth</a> - I used everything from cloth diapers to fancy hand sewn burp cloths when Oliver was a baby, and at the end of the day, these were my favorite kind. The shape helped prevent it from falling off of my shoulder mid-burp, and once baby food comes into play, you can snap it around baby's neck and use it as an actual bib. I probably saved 25 of these (that held up after being washed many many many times) from when Oliver was tiny, and I am looking forward to using them again.<br />
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<a href="http://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/Comotomo-trade-5-Ounce-Baby-Bottles-in-Green-2-Pack/1041570081?Keyword=como+tomo">#9</a> - Bottles - I was one of the lucky ones and was able to breast feed Oliver for a long time, so I am anticipating being able to do that again this time around - BUT - one thing that I failed at miserably with Oliver was helping him become comfortable with bottle feeding (whether it's pumped milk or formula) so that someone else could step in every now again to take over for a feeding. Oliver and I were locked together for months and months with no break, and while I loved the bonding time, I swore that with my next baby, taking a bottle would be no big deal. These <a href="http://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/Comotomo-trade-5-Ounce-Baby-Bottles-in-Green-2-Pack/1041570081?Keyword=como+tomo">Como Tomo Silicone bottles</a> seem to be the most similar to an actual breast, and get rave reviews from my friends that have used them. I am looking forward to trying them once Julian arrives. <br />
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There are a ton of other items that can be added to this list, I am sure, but those are just a few of the items that I felt were essential, and that I am looking forward to getting the chance to use again VERY soon.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by :)<br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-3152735128563616392014-04-13T12:12:00.000-07:002014-04-13T12:14:29.000-07:00Baby Boy Goodness<span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I prepare for our 2nd baby boy to arrive (Julian Jett is due to arrive in approximately 5 weeks!!!), I have been trying to get myself to an at least somewhat "organized" place in regards to what we will need ready when we bring our baby boy home. That being said, while I have saved a TON of Oliver's baby clothes (from size NB - now), shopping is my happy place, so I have allowed myself to indulge in at least a few new just-for-Julian items that I simply couldn't pass up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">When my babies are brand new (up to about 3 months old), I tend to stick with what seems most comfortable. I don't like to put jeans or button up shirts on tiny fresh skin - too rough/rigid. Long sleeved onesies with cozy cotton pants are my go to, as well as footie pajamas (& baby gowns for the first few weeks home).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">**Disclaimer: shopping for boys can be a challenge. Don't get me wrong, there are a ton of "boy clothes" out there, but whether they are actually comfortable & stylish is a whole other story. Since Oliver was born, I have been getting stopped by complete strangers asking me where I buy his clothes, and the truth is, I tend to shop at all of the same places that everyone else does, I just usually go the "less traditional" boy route with my choices. I like stripes and patterns way more than I like fuzzy baseballs and puppies (meaning no offense to those that love them.)</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.kickeepants.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=55015&idcategory=117">#3</a> & <a href="http://www.kickeepants.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=55328&idcategory=75">#9</a> are by one of my fav brands, Kickee Pants! They are so soft!! You can find them in a lot of different boutiques/stores, but I typically buy mine at <a href="http://www.diapers.com/buy?s=kickee%20pants&ref=srbr_di_unav#fromSearch=Y">Diapers.com</a>. They can be pricey, but Diapers.com has a pretty great selection of sale pieces.</div>
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<a href="http://www.crazy8.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446006799&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306256523&bmUID=1397407430575&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=">#4 </a>is from a store called <a href="http://www.crazy8.com/shop/asst_department.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302775071&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446006799&bmUID=1397407443483">Crazy 8</a>. It is my understanding that it is the more fun/less expensive side of "Gymboree". Whatever it is, I tend to like it MUCH more -- Gymboree is pricey and is a snore in my opinion ;)</div>
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<a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=65265&vid=1&pid=669774012">#5</a> is from my fail safe, <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/subDivision.do?cid=6487">Baby Gap</a>. I can ALWAYS find cute comfy baby boy clothes there, and I never buy anything at full price. </div>
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<a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=54054&vid=1&pid=953426012"> #6</a> is from <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/division.do?cid=51375">Old Navy</a>, and again, you have to pick carefully, but I always manage to find the good stuff that fits well and is on trend. </div>
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<a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/24109?article=24109-B">#7</a> is another favorite (more so for toddler boys than babies), <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/department/KIDS">H&M</a>. They have some fun, quirky, out-of-the-box boy styles that I love. These scarf bibs are my all time favorite baby boy accessory :) (they have girl colors available too).</div>
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<a href="http://www.zappos.com/minnetonka-kids-front-strap-bootie-infant-toddler-brown-suede?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1">#8 Minnetonka baby moccasins</a> are a must have. They are the "originals", and are still going strong. These velcro ones are easy to put on and are (in my opinion) adorable. They are especially great for those non-walking months.</div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to clothing options, Julian's nursery is really coming together. It is changing & evolving everyday. I have found some really fun stuff to make his room feel cozy and current. Here are some of the newest additions.....</span></div>
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#1 & #2 are the fabrics that I chose to have a custom crib sheet (#1) and a custom stroller blanket (#2) made (with a gray minky-lined back) The awesome etsy shop that I used for this is a shop called <b>OliveAndAndrew</b> owned by Kristen Worthington. Her shop is currently on vacation, but she will be back up and running soon and if you are in need of crib sheets, blankets, boppy covers, etc., you must check her out. I highly recommend her shop -- great fabric choices and impeccable sewing. LOVE! (email me if you'd like her contact info)</div>
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<a href="https://steelecanvas.com/products/elevated-truck">#4</a> is one of my favorite nursery items - <a href="https://steelecanvas.com/products/elevated-truck">the <STEELE> Canvas Laundry hamper </a> (I picked the taller one). I found mine at Homegoods (randomly), but they can be ordered online as well. Super high quality and very functional.</div>
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#5 is also wall art from Urban Outfitters - The Venture Out wall print. It is currently sold out, but you should still check out their <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=A-WALL-PRINT">eclectic wall art</a> selection. I am in love.</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CGO80E6/?ref=as_li_ss_tl&camp=1789&creative=390957&ie=UTF8">#6</a> is an alternative to the ever so famous <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vulli-Sophie-the-Giraffe-Teether/dp/B000IDSLOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1397415200&sr=1-1&keywords=sophie+the+giraffe">"Sophie the Giraffe"</a>. This is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CGO80E6/?ref=as_li_ss_tl&camp=1789&creative=390957&ie=UTF8">"Lela the deer"</a>. Same idea, different adorable animal. A must have.</div>
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<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26226688&parentid=A_FURN_WALL">#7</a> is yet one more Urban Outfitters score -- <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26226688&parentid=A_FURN_WALL">The Beci Orpin Dreamcatcher. </a> This is arguably my favorite piece of wall decor so far. Bad dreams go away!</div>
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<a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/weegoamigo-knitted-travel-blanket-wilderness-992566">#9</a> is an impeccably made blanket that I purchased from diapers.com. It is the <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/weegoamigo-knitted-travel-blanket-wilderness-992566">"Weegoamigo Knitted Travel Blanket in Wilderness"</a>, and it seems like it is the perfect size/warmth for stroller cruising. It is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality seems worth it, and it is packaged perfectly to give as a shower gift if you need one. I can't wait to use it! </div>
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-38165216479699819642014-03-10T10:17:00.003-07:002014-03-10T10:17:32.429-07:00My baby boy is 2! Hello again,<br />
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So...it happened....my baby boy turned TWO on February 17th {sigh}. The amount of love that I have for our little guy is difficult to put into words. He is such a special little man with a fun spirit and happy heart. We are so lucky.<br />
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His actual day fell on a Monday (actually, President's day this year). We started the day with a stop-by from grandma Ellen (with gifts, as always ;) ) and then my husband and I took Ollie out for a day of fun.....<br />
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We went to Pretend City:<br />
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and then went to the Irvine Spectrum for lunch at Wahoo's and a couple of rides on the Merry-Go-Round:<br />
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It was a great day :)<br />
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That night, Nana, Hayden and Noah came over for some traditional "Birthday Donut Cake" and to sing happy birthday to our boy :)<br />
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His party was scheduled for a couple of weekends after, but it was supposed to rain cats and dogs, so we canceled his big park party (boooo) and went with a small family gathering at home.<br />
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Oliver's big gift this year was also a huge hit. We bought him his <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/little-tikes-7-trampoline-123010">Little Tikes Trampoline</a></div>
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He jumps in it everyday!!! Best - Gift - EVER!!!!!</div>
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Happy 2nd birthday, my sweet boy. You literally warm my heart every moment (even when you test my patience) and I look forward to watching you grow and learn. I am one lucky mama, xoxo</div>
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-11900388125644140652014-01-31T17:24:00.000-08:002014-01-31T17:26:38.053-08:00Back again......Ahhhh....it's been about a year since I last blogged and my mother-in-law (one of my 4 loyal readers) worried that I had lost my inspiration. Well....I kind of did (a little), but more so than that, finding a way to juggle a toddler, being pregnant again (Yay!! Baby Boy #2 due in May, 2014!),<br />
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and my general laziness that tends to trump all (Ugh - I need to change this stat) has been a challenge. BUT...here I am with some new inspiration.....Baby #2's nursery!<br />
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Unfortunately, his nursery is also our guest room for the time being, so it has a queen sized bed smack dab in the middle. I am going to try to "hide it" as best as I can, and there is still plenty of room for his nursery essentials (crib, changing table/dresser, rocking chair, etc.), but it is not going to be as grand of a room as Oliver had when he joined our family (shown in this <a href="http://turning-the-tables.blogspot.com/2011/12/nursery-reveal.html">previous post</a>). But, alas, it will still be very fun, and like Oliver's room, it will reflect my version of a "boy's style" (no airplanes or baseball's for us over here, sorry ;) )<br />
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I plan to tackle some small DIY projects, and to re-use some things that I already have on hand. I have also acquired a few new things as well as some "new-to-me" things that have been steals of deals!!! So exciting!<br />
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This is the general idea/vibe so far......<br />
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I'll check in again as nursery-palooza continues, but for now, I hope you like where it's headed. I know it's not "traditional boy", but I like it so far.<br />
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Also, Oliver will be 2 on the 17th of February, and has been such a joy to our entire family. Here is some of his cuteness in action......<br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-64353959114896471502013-02-04T10:13:00.001-08:002013-02-05T09:01:08.752-08:00{Almost ONE}<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><b>{sigh}</b></span><br />
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My little BIG guy is almost one! I can't even begin to tell you how fast the time has flown by. Everyone told me that it would, but now I know that it really really does. I am a bit nostalgic and weepy but am super excited at the same time.<br />
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This year we get to have Oliver's birthday party on his actual birthday because it falls on a Sunday. We are just going to have a casual get together at a great park near our house. Food, hanging out, playing, and eating cake! Yum!<br />
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I ordered Oliver's birthday invitations from Shutterfly. I love the quality of their products. This type of invitation can be pricey, so I waited for them to have a sale (luckily, the sale that came up was 50% off and free shipping), and I don't plan on doing these every year, but I felt like his first birthday is special, so I would splurge!<br />
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Here they are.....<br />
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Cute, right!? The small photos are of Oliver from 1 month old to 11 months old :) I love looking back at his tiny face and being able to compare him from month to month. Hindsight, I wish I would have done the first photo as his newborn shot because I ended up using 2 shots from his 11 month shoot at the bottom, but ah well. It's all adorable, so I don't really care. (and one more oops . . . . can you see month 4 and the fact that it is NOT on the gray chair? Ugh. We had just moved and I forgot all about it. I am bummed, but it's not the end of the world (or even anywhere in the same ballpark - duh. I feel dumb and petty for even mentioning it).<br />
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Also, the quatrefoil pattern on the back was not part of the invitation design. I chose it for the back by uploading an image that I found online. It could have been another Oliver pic, but I figured we had enough of that going on on the front already. I'm happy with how it turned out.<br />
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Next up for my super awesome little man - trying to walk. He is pulling himself up on new things everyday and it is so fun to watch!<br />
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-LLisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-56466761664668212212013-01-28T14:47:00.000-08:002013-01-28T14:47:34.311-08:00{10 & 11 month happenings}I lag. Let's just get that out in the open right now (as if you didn't know, based on the post that has been sitting below this one for MONTHS now - ugh). I have been wanting to post a 10-month "Ollie update" for a long time, and here we are with a serious delay in posting a 10-month AND an 11-month update. Sigh. Ah well.<br />
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Moving on...<br />
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My little bug has been doing so many new things over the last couple of months. He is a crazy crawler and even goes up the stairs (crazy kiddo). He pulls himself up on things all day long. He is into everything and is much more work to entertain these days, but it has been so much fun watching him grow and learn.<br />
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Here he was at 10 months old.... <br />
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...and here is my big boy at 11 months old (with his big boy haircut - never-mind the bed head ;) )....<br />
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He is becoming BIG before my very eyes. It's been a crazy couple of months for this mama who is missing her tiny baby boy but is loving her growing adorable little man.<br />
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**Oliver got his hair cut for the first time (the current look is in the above 11 month photos). His hair was getting a little bit (a lot) CRAZY, and it was falling in his eyes when crawling, so it was time.<br />
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Here are a few before shots of his crazy (adorable) mop....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(she actually went back in and cut more off of the top & back after these photos were taken, so the end result was quite a bit shorter than the above pictures)</span><br />
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I love his new 'do. He definitely looks older, and I do miss his crazy baby hair, but I am happy with how he looks (in fact, he is almost ready for another trim - lol).<br />
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**He has 2 teeth on the bottom and one on the top (with a second top tooth poking through as we speak). He has been a bit more fussy as these teeth come in, but nothing too awful. We rely on his teething necklace and Hyland teething tablets (dissolved in water), and have given Tylenol a couple of times to make night time tolerable. All in all, he is getting through it ok.<br />
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**He is a MUCH better eater these days. He really likes baby food now (especially the greek yogurt ones and the meaty options, like chicken noodle, chicken with rice, turkey vegetable, apple chicken, sweet potato w/ turkey, etc.) and is loving eating big boy food. So far he likes avocado, banana, chicken, rice, beans, crackers, ravioli's, peaches, pears, tortillas. It has been so fun to watch his face after he tries something new.<br />
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**He is in love with drinking water from a sippy cup. We started this at around 7 months, but he has really gotten the hang of it in the last month or so. He also loves the ones with straws. Funny enough he will not drink out of a sippy cup that has a soft tip/nipple. If it resembles a bottle nipple in any way, he wants nothing to do with it. His favorite cup is actually the take-n-toss sippy cup :/ I have bought several top-of-the-line cups, but he prefers the throw away kind. Go figure. Silly baby.<br />
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**This week we stopped using the baby bath tub (finally) and moved into the bug tub with a no-slip mat. He LOVES it and I can tell he feels so much more free. He has always loved the bath -- it has been his happy place ever since he took his first bath almost 1 year ago -- but now I can tell he loves it even more. See....<br />
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**Sleep = hit or miss. Some nights he sleeps 6-8 hours straight and then a few more after a feeding. Other nights he wakes up every 3-4 hours. I still breast feed throughout the night if he can't be calmed/put back to sleep by just rubbing his back or rocking him. I think his teeth are bugging him, so I am ok with the night-time feeding for the time being. Whatever helps to make my guy less fussy/in pain I am game for. On the other hand, he is getting better at napping. He takes at least one 1.5-2 hr nap, and sometimes another 1/2 - 1 hour nap. :)<br />
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**We have switched Oliver into a "big boy" car-seat. I researched all of the convertible carseats out there (and believe me, there are a TON of options), and although the tried and true Britax was my initial choice, after looking into it a little bit more, we decided to try something different - The Recaro ProRIDE. Recaro is a company that specializes in race car seats/seat belts, and these seats get rave reviews, so we thought we'd give it a shot, and so far so good. Oliver loves having more room and I can tell that he loves the fact that he can see outside better :) I plan to do a separate post focused on this topic because so many moms are faced with the overwhelming choice of which seat is safest, most comfortable, etc. and I learned a thing or two during my research. So far, we are super happy with our choice. :)<br />
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**Oh...also, he can "high five" and give a "kiss", and loves to turn the pages when we read to him. Super cute!!<br />
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All in all it has been a great couple of months. Here are a few more photos of our guy just to be sure that you really soak him in ;) hehe!<br />
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And on one final note, my sweet husband was finally ready to say farewell to our beloved Bear. Her favorite thing to do was swim, so he felt that the perfect final resting place for her would be in the ocean. We went to the Dana Point harbor and let her swim free.<br />
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On the way back to the car, I found the heart shaped rock that Bear sent to us to let us know that she is ok. We locked it away in <i>her</i> box and will keep it always. We love you sweet Bear, and miss you everyday xo<br />
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'Tis the season people! Happy December! Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the holiday season is in full effect. I have my warm cozy slippers on and am ready to snuggle up ;)<br />
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I surprised myself this year because I actually got a pseudo-headstart on decorating the house. Decorating can be a bit of a challenge for me because my family is a multi-holiday celebrating group. My husband's family as well as my dad's side of the family celebrates Chanukah and my mom's side of the family celebrates Christmas. Growing up I was lucky enough to get the best of both worlds, and I plan to continue that tradition with my kiddos, however, in decorating, that could lead to a Clark W. Griswold style, with all of the different themes and colors, so my general theme has been festive and wintery without being specific to one holiday/religion.<br />
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That being said, one things that we never really had growing up were Advent calendars. All of my friends would get to do their daily countdown to Christmas by getting a treat or a piece of candy after "opening" each day, but we never got to do that, so now that we have little Oliver in our lives I really wanted to start the tradition of doing an Advent-style calendar, but wanted to put my non-specific twist on it. Sooooooo.........we decided to do a "Countdown to New Years" Calendar.<br />
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After being inspired by my friend beautiful Kristin who bought some adorable little numbered treat bags on Etsy, I got it in my head that I wanted to make one using similar little bags. Then, my sister sent me this picture that she saw in Better Homes & Gardens....<br />
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....and I was inspired! I knew that was how I wanted ours to look. I loved the rustic quality. It is so simple yet it still makes a big statement. </div>
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I was super excited to get started. I went to Michael's in search of most of my supplies and luckily they had everything I needed. I purchased these bags...</div>
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First I laid out all of the bags and hand wrote #'s from the 1st of Dec. to the 1st of Jan. (32 #'s total)....</div>
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My numbering skills aren't the best, but my plan was to wing it without using a stencil, and I think they turned out ok.</div>
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The muslin is a bit porous, so before painting the numbers, I inserted some card stock into each one to avoid the paint from making the sides of the bag stick together....</div>
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I let the little bags dry for a few hours (the paint says 4 hours minimum) and then I removed the card stock and set them aside for a little while (well...more like a couple of days because lets be honest....Oliver's nap time is precious so I have to try to fit crafting in around all of the other <strike>crap</strike> stuff I have to get done during the day).<br />
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The next challenge was to find the perfect sized branches. I toyed with the idea of using artificial branches so there would be no issue with saving them for future use, but the kind of branches that I was looking for I simply couldn't find. And, I also felt like the rustic quality would be lost if the branches were fake, so I continued hunting for the real thing. After going on several neighborhood walks, and being unable to find what I wanted, my B.I.L offered to cut some branches off of a tree that they have in their yard (he always saves the day) and they were PERFECT. Not only did he bring them over to me but he cut them to size for me with his very own saw :) love that guy!<br />
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I strung the little bags onto the branches....<br />
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...and then it was time to attach the branches together and hang it up. I chose a thick gray wooly yarn with a natural fleck in it to go with my non-holiday-specific rustic look. I hung it above my buffet in the dining room, and I am super happy with how it looks. Here she is in all her glory......</div>
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I am in L-O-V-E!!!! & I hope you like it too. I have a tendency to get frustrated and to disappoint myself in the "craft" department (my <a href="http://mythirdtruelove.blogspot.com/">sister</a> is a craft genius so I have a lot to live up to), but this craft did NOT disappoint. I am super happy with how it turned out and I look forward to using it for many years to come. Oliver will have so much fun getting his "prize" everyday and we will happily anticipate the New Year and all of the new exciting things on the horizon :)</div>
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I hope you like our holiday style as much as we do! Happy December and let the countdown to the New Year begin!!<br />
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Oh...and here is my little Michael's shopping buddy, being so well behaved while I gathered up all of my supplies...<br />
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It's no wonder that people always call him "her" LOL!!! Isn't he pretty! I think so :)<br />
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The yummy holiday has come and gone and we had a wonderful time. On Thursday we split our time between my husband's family (in the earlier part of the day) and my family (in the later part of the day). 2 meals = 2 times the yumminess and 2 times the love!<br />
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My husband's family is filled with teenagers, so there is never a dull moment. :) They do a potluck-style Thanksgiving, and everything is always delicious. Yummy turkey. Yummy potatoes. Yummy everything!! In past years, at least one or more of the grandchildren has been missing (away at college, etc.), but not this year. This year all 9 kiddos were here, so we took advantage of the moment and snapped some family photos. Prior to Oliver's arrival, the last family photo of just the grand-kids was taken close to 9 years ago so we thought it was time for an update.<br />
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Here is Grandma Ellen and her 9 loves....<br />
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These kids truly own her heart.</div>
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Also at Grandma & Papa's house, Oliver got to swing in an old tire swing that has been hung there for close to 30 years. He LOVED it. His Aunt Tammy pushed him and sang to him and he was in Heaven.<br />
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After a great day with them, we headed to my sisters house for another delicious meal and more family time. This year was a smaller celebration than usual, but that didn't stop my mom from cooking to feed an Army ;). Here are some of the yummy appetizers.....<br />
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I didn't get a picture of the actual feast, but trust me when I say it was yummy! My mom makes a mean Thanksgiving dinner. & she loves doing it which is even better. We had a happy relaxing time with my mom, siblings and cousins and Oliver crawled around and was a happy camper.<br />
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I didn't get many pictures (because I was too full to move), but all in all it was a wonderful family-filled day. I am so Thankful for my big extended family. I am one lucky girl :)</div>
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To continue on with the luckiness, my my sister and I (with Oliver in tow) went out for the Black-Friday madness and had a great time. Even if we weren't in the market for anything big, my sis and I still love being around the hustle and bustle of shopping mania!! We did end up getting some great stuff (because . . . you know . . . when in Rome ;) ) including (but not limited to) these sister bracelets - we couldn't resist... </div>
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We were out from around 11:00 am until 7:00 pm & Ollie was a champ. He even napped in his stroller (which is kind of a rare thing)</div>
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It was an awesome awesome day! Thank you husband for letting me S-H-O-P till I dropped! ;)<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving 2012. With my husband and my little guy by my side, this was the best Thanksgiving yet! I am looking forward to the upcoming holidays even more now (Hanukkah with my husband's fam and Christmas with mine). Life is so much sweeter because Oliver owns our heart.<br />
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I am Thankful for the love and support that my friends and family provide! Thank you all so very much!<br />
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Oh....and my Dad spent Thanksgiving with his beautiful lady-friend Yolanda and her family, and although he was missed, he is always in my heart. I love you Dad and am thankful for you xo<br />
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Oh.........aaaaannnnddd......I may or may not be working on this today....<br />
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that is inspired by this.....<br />
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-83557488631292022392012-11-20T18:47:00.002-08:002012-11-20T19:27:11.781-08:00{9 months, Sweet Bear, etc.}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our tiny baby Oliver Cash is 9 -- months -- old (well, on the 17th he turned 9 months - I am a couple of days late). In just 3 short months our little love bug will be 1 year old. Crazy. Seriously crazy. <br />
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This kid is so much fun. He has the BEST little personality......<br />
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....and he has the best hair, don't you agree?!! ;) Haha!! His little face cracks me up. Our photo shoot was so funny this time around because it took place on two different days and he was all over the place. He needed a ton of different toys to hold his interest...<br />
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Ha!! He will definitely kill me for the one in the bear hat later, but I don't care. It is too cute! <br />
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He had his 9 month check up last week and everything checked out great. He is growing and developing perfectly. He recovered from his shots quickly and talked up a storm throughout the entire check-up.<br />
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His official stats are:<br />
Height: 28" (50th percentile)<br />
Weight: 17.5 lbs (10th percentile -- he is a little peanut, but the Doc says his proportions are PERFECT & that he wouldn't add a pound)<br />
Head Circumference: 17.5" (same # as the lbs - funny. Not sure of this percentile)<br />
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Also, one random thing is that Oliver is oddly flexible, so I pointed out his bendy ankles to the doctor and he assured me that there was nothing to worry about.<br />
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But seriously......crazy bendy!<br />
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Still no teeth yet, but he is doing a MUCH better job of eating lately. He eats baby food twice per day now, and actually opens his mouth for the spoon.<br />
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His favorites are sweet potatoes, bananas, and an apple/carrot mixture from Trader Joes. :) Yum! he also still loves frozen bananas in the mesh feeder and Gerber puffs (and is great at feeding them to himself now).<br />
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AANNDD.......as of Sunday, Oliver is officially crawling. It is the cutest thing ever! My video won't upload here for some reason, so you'll have to trust me on this one. It is seriously the cutest thing ever. :) He's growing up! {*sigh*}<br />
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Halloween came and went and we had so much fun. Oliver had two costumes. First he wore his SUPER ADORABLE tiger suit that Grandma Ellen bought for him....<br />
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...and for trick-or-treating he wore his pumpkin suit....<br />
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The pumpkin suit actually belonged to Noah first.....<br />
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...and then Hayden wore it 3 years later...<br />
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& this year it was Oliver's turn. :) I love being able to share these little traditions with my sisters family. Aren't they the cutest little pumpkins you ever did see? I think so! Halloween with Oliver is so much fun!!!<br />
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In other sad news, shortly after Halloween, our beloved doggy Bear passed away. She was almost 11 years old and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. She was the sweetest dog ever. She wagged her tail until the very end and passed away in the early morning sleeping only a couple of feet away from her daddy.<br />
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We miss her so much and are super sad that she is gone, but we know that she is no longer suffering so that gives us a little bit of peace. Josh has been so strong through everything, but I can tell how much he misses her. We are sad that Oliver won't get to grow up with her by his side (she was the best with kids), but we will be sure to tell him stories about her to keep her spirit alive. Bear, you are always in our hearts. We love you.<br />
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We have had some good times over the last few months too....<br />
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Brunch dates with friends...<br />
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Voting....<br />
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More jumping time....<br />
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Oliver's first fire in the fireplace....<br />
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and tons of time snuggling....<br />
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We still go on a ton of walks....<br />
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and even go for rides in Hayden's baby-doll stroller ;)...<br />
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These last few months have been a blast! We are so excited for the upcoming holidays. Life is sweet. Happy Thanksgiving week everyone. I am thankful for so many things. My cup runneth over.<br />
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Oh...and I finally hung the chalkboard up....<br />
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....now it's time to change the quote. We'll see how long that takes me :/ (lol!)<br />
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-63903285077471893502012-10-29T23:28:00.000-07:002012-10-29T23:30:55.563-07:00{Crafting, Planting, & My Boy}Happy Monday people :)<br />
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I wanted to share a quick "craft" (if you can call it that) that I did yesterday. I have been wanting to make a chalkboard like so many people have up in their homes these days, but hadn't seen a frame that I loved . . . until . . . . now :). While perusing Hobby Lobby with my sis, I happened upon a large rustic frame that I loved, & frames at Hobby Lobby are always 50% off, so I couldn't pass it up.<br />
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First I removed the glass and *attempted* to spray it with chalkboard spray paint....<br />
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Yes, I say attempted because I am a total moron and messed up right out of the gate :/. I pulled the little "spray thingy" out prior to spraying it (because I am a rookie and thought it was a "remove-before-using" plastic thingy)....<br />
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Umm...not so much. It definitely needed to be there to avoid the GIANT mess that I made. Giant drips all over the glass & tarp and tons of leaky paint down the side of the can (as you can plainly see) - Uggggh! Right when I put it back in it sprayed like a dream. Duh.<br />
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Anyway, here she is all sprayed and pretty....<br />
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..but then, another rookie move was that I loaded the glass back in prior to "conditioning" the chalkboard. I didn't want to get all of the chalk dust all over the frame, so out the glass went (again), <br />
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it got "conditioned" (rubbed from top to bottom with chalk), <br />
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and then put back in it's place. I then gave it some chalk-pen love, and voila!! :) here she is all finished..... <br />
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I am really happy with the rustic frame and the large size that I chose. It was worth all of the trouble ;)<br />
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In other news, I finally bought/planted a dwarf lemon tree :) I have always wanted to plant one. Those little lemons are so cute...<br />
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...I of course forgot to take a picture of it actually planted, but it's in a giant pot in my backyard. I know that they yield more fruit when they are planted in the ground, but this home is a rental, and I wanted to be able to take it with when we move, so a pot it is. I am super excited to watch the lemons grow (if my black thumb allows them to, that is).<br />
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And, while my hands were all "soily", I decided to go ahead and pot my cute little succulents in the kitchen window....<br />
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I know it kind of dwarfs the coffee table even more than before, but in person, I like the overall look. It's different. It catches the eye. If it stays there, I plan to change the pillows to something neutral because it's just too much pattern going on all at once, but I am letting it marinate for a bit. I think I like it :) We shall see.<br />
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And last but not least, a tiny bit of Oliver goodness to start off your week right....<br />
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This is a long post...lots to talk about :). Oliver is officially 8 months old (well....he turned 8 months 3 days ago) and he is such a happy guy! He is getting more adorable by the minute (ok, I may be biased, but come on, check him out)....<br />
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hehe! Funny ears!!</div>
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(gotta love the yawn face, and then the squirrely monster who was way over this photo shoot by the end ;) )<br />
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We have been having so much fun together. He isn't crawling yet, but is definitely mobile. He is constantly rolling all over the place, and gets up on all fours and rocks back and forth and scoots.<br />
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He is <i>almost there</i>, and I am holding my breath for what is to come. That whole baby-on-the-go thing is a totally different ball-game, so I am cherishing the moments of "semi-stillness" that we still have left. <br />
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Oliver hasn't cut any teeth yet, but I sense that he could any day now. He has been a bit extra fussy lately, especially in the evenings, and has had a few random low-grade fevers here and there. He also grabs at his ears a ton, and those are supposedly all "signs" of teething (or wives tales, but some people say all of that happens before teeth punch through). His smile is still adorable, teeth or not, and again, I am cherishing the small amount of toothless time we have left. I love his gummy smile!<br />
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In the eating department, he is still just doing so-so. I manage to get him to eat some of the pureed stuff by tricking him into opening his mouth to chew on something else and swooping in with the spoon, but outside of that he still doesn't like/love it. What he does like are those "puffs" (he actually opens his mouth for them) and he finally likes to eat frozen banana out of those mesh fruit teethers....<br />
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He also likes to try to drink water out of a sippy cup, although he mostly chews on the "nipple" and throws the cup around, but he likes it. It's all an adventure, and I am assuming that any day now he will be eating a ton of stuff. I am trying not to stress about it too much because every baby is so different, & he is healthy and happy, so that's all that I can really ask for.<br />
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Ever since his first cold, he has been sleeping terribly :( He has been waking up every half hour/hour and crying a lot. After several hours of up and down, I just end up sleeping with him in my bed or on a "floor bed" and he sleeps ok, but I definitely don't. Don't get me wrong, I love snuggling with him, but I have been very sore and exhausted. HOWEVER (I feel myself jinxing it as we speak) . . . the night before last he slept GREAT!! I put him down at 9:30 pm, and with the exception of giving him his pacifier around 11:00, he slept straight until 6:10 am :) and then with me until 8!! I was one happy and rested mama that day! Last night wasn't terrible, but wasn't great either. Hopefully his sleep will get progressively better (fingers crossed).<br />
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He is mastering the art of throwing/dropping things so that mommy will pick them up. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. All day long (LOL!! ugh :/ )<br />
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We recently went to the Pumpkin Patch with my sister and her family, and had a great time. Oliver looked around at everything and loved it.<br />
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And my friend Elizabeth took some great "Fall" (it was 97 degrees out that day) pictures of us with her new fancy schmancy camera...<br />
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We had a play date with our friend Logan and her mommy Jenn down in Carlsbad. The kiddos are about 1 month apart (she is older) and they had a great time playing together...<br />
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Oliver finally sat in his highchair/shopping cart cover for the first time. He really likes it :)<br />
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All in all it has been a wonderful month full of family, fun, learning, and growing. I am not sure of his exact stats, as his next doctor appt is at his 9 month check up, but based on how his clothes are fitting, I'd say he is moving right along :)</div>
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1 - He is still in love with jumping - IN LOVE - and we have the <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4311704">Baby Einstein Musical Motion 2-in-1 Stationary Jumper & Entertainer.</a> We got ours as a hand-me-down, but they have it at most major baby-gear stores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3- Teething is definitely happening, and Oliver chews on everything!! He especially loves his </span><a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/vulli-sophie-the-giraffe-sopure-vanilla-teether-83823"><span style="font-size: small;">Vulli Sophie the Giraffe - So'Pure Vanilla Teether</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">4- As I mentioned earlier, he finally likes to eat fruit from these <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2738035">Sassy Teething Feeders</a>. They are a M-E-S-S, but he sucks them dry! It is so fun to watch!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">5- It has been so warm here lately (it is finally Fall-ish today and kind of rainy), so Oliver is most comfortable and sleeps the best in regular footie pajamas underneath an <a href="http://www.target.com/p/aden-and-anais-for-target-sleeping-bag-vroomaroo/-/A-11276660#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_9&term=aden%20and%20anais%20for%20target">Aden & Anais Sleep Sack (sleeping bag, they call it)</a>. It is just the right amount of warmth for now, although, now that it is starting to get chillier, we will switch to a fleece one, I think. </span><br />
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6- He loves to fling around his wooden <a href="http://www.target.com/p/skwish-rattle-classic/-/A-14082079#prodSlot=medium_1_8&term=manhattan%20toy">Manhattan "Skwish" Rattle/Toy</a>. It makes cool sounds and is lightweight so it's easy to hold/chew/fling. He loves it. <br />
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7 - We just go this <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11267976">Munchkin Baby Bath Ball </a>at Babies R Us and he L-O-V-E-S it. It keeps him entertained for so long, even out of the bath (lol). He chews on it too. It's a great product.<br />
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There are many other items that Oliver likes right now, but those are definitely at the top of his (our) list. :)<br />
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On the home front, we are still plugging along over here. If you remember in my previous post, I was having an entryway rug dilemma. Well, I got the green light from my awesome hubby to order my <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-rockville/beige/200HJHK10A-P.html">dream rug </a>as it was on a 60% off "Columbus day" sale. I was super excited for it to come, and when it did, I was . . . . kind of . . . . disappointed.<br />
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Reason 1 - it turns out it is BROWN and beige, not black like I thought (the online description only said "beige" and I would have bet money that it was black and beige). I am not a "brown" decor fan, I am a black, white, cream, gray girl, so I NEVER would have chosen this rug if I had known it was brown. :/ Ugh.<br />
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Assuming I could get over the color issue (which I probably could because I still love the style, and once it's down on or stained concrete floors, it is a super dark brown so it almost looks black), there is another issue that I am not sure I can overlook...<br />
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First of all it looks very long and narrow and 2nd of all, the point of the rug hits right at the bottom of the staircase and just looks odd/wrong. Ugh. Woe is me. Back to the drawing board, I think. So much for the great sale price, as I will now have to pay $30+ to ship it back :/. Bummer. Ah well, you live and you learn. I still may throw caution to the wind and just keep it, because, well, sending it back seems like a waste...and I do like the style, but, we'll see. <br />
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In other positive news though, in another area of the house (our family room/den) where we hang out the most (it's where the tv is, so of course it's our favorite spot - lol), I had been searching for a new/smaller coffee table. The HUGE one that we had in our other house really did not fit in the new space, especially amongst all of the LARGE baby crap and dog beds that we have going on in there right now - uggggh! lol! See......(sorry in advance for the terrible phone pictures)<br />
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That space was giving me serious hives :/. It was not a relaxing space at all. It was super claustrophobic. Soooooo.....after searching high and low for a nice looking, smaller, affordable option, we went with my dream coffee table (as I showed in a previous post as well) the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/origami-coffee-table-g672/">West Elm Origami Coffee Table</a>. It was on sale (almost $100 off), and again, my husband is awesome!!! Since the proportions were exactly perfect for what I wanted, he said we could splurge, so we got it, and I LOVE it. </div>
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Again, bad phone pictures, but it is a very pretty table. Although the scale is small as it relates to the 2 large sofas, for the space, it feels right. We also swapped out the rug in Oliver's room, so that really helped to warm up the space. I know this doesn't help the baby-gear explosion, but for now, we can at least walk around the coffee table without getting a shinner or stepping on each other. I am very happy with it!</div>
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Oh...and one last thing is that I have been trying to do a better job of cooking dinner for us. I am not a cook by any means, but I want to at least try to have dinner ready for my hardworking husband when he comes home in the evening. I have recently "pinned" a coule of recipes and tried them, and if I do say so myself, although each time I made a hig mess, they both turned out great!! :) </div>
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One was this recipe for <a href="http://bakebakebake.livejournal.com/3147963.html">Cheddar Baked Chicken</a>.....</div>
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....and the other was this recipe for <a href="http://mexican.food.com/recipe/simply-sour-cream-chicken-enchiladas-129926">Sour Cream Enchiladas</a>....<br />
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Here is my finished product....<br />
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Mmmmm! They were SOOOO yummy. My husband really liked them & now thinks that I am a master chef :) (ok, slight exaggeration, but still, he was impressed that I pulled it off, & I was pretty proud of myself).<br />
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So, that's it for now. I hope you weren't too bored with my huge update. Happy Fall everyone. I hope you have a great weekend.<br />
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<br />It's finally October - Yaaaay :) - although, you'd never know it from the weather....</div>
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97 degrees at 5 pm...!? What the heck! It's been VERY hot around here these last few weeks of summer, so needless to say, we are ready for it to cool off so we can bust out our sweaters and cute fall boots (or at least I am). October is a fun month. I especially like sprinkling a little bit of Halloween cheer around the house. Here is my "Halloween style" this year.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">That is Oliver's first pumpkin :) Thanks Grandma Ellen!</span></div>
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It's not the best decorating I've ever seen, but it's fun enough for us :). So, aside from all that we have just been hanging out. Sweet little Oliver got his first cold the night before last. Poor baby (sniff sniff). I've never felt so helpless in my life. He was so stuffed up, he was having trouble eating, sleeping, and couldn't use his pacifier because he couldn't breathe. It broke my heart. He had a fever too (it only got as high as 101.2), but the Tylenol is helping. He is still in good spirits, but has been doing a lot of napping....</div>
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He is such a cutie pie.<br />
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He is growing up so fast. When I give him a bath now, all he wants to do it sit up and touch the water stream....<br />
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Aaaaand.....I may or may not have purchased this hat for some Fall pumpkin patch pictures....(hehe).<br />
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<br />He is still enjoying a little bit of tv each day, usually while I have my morning coffee. Today it was Elmo on Sesame Street...<br />
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...and he LOVES to look at himself (and talk to himself) in the mirror. Silly baby!<br />
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We went to watch Noah play Soccer on saurday and Ollie had a great time and smiled a lot, even though it was a pretty hot day :)<br />
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<br />And we are still attending our "mommy group" and love hanging out with this little guy. His name is Landis and he is 3 months old :)...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The "Rockville" rug.....I am literally OB-SESSED with this one....but the hubs is fighting me on it. He says 1) it plays with his vision :/ and 2) it looks "too ethnic". </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">But I L-O-V-E it.....what do you think?.......</span></span></div>
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and I love this one<i> almost</i> as much.....The Chevron Charcoal rug (it's more like a herringbone to me)...<br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-69714394502478017242012-09-17T18:59:00.001-07:002013-01-23T10:45:32.231-08:00{7 Months - Whoa!}<br />
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OLIVER CASH IS . . . wait for it . . . . wait for it. . . . . 7 MONTHS OLD!!!!!! WHAT!!!? I KNOW! CRAZY, right?!! Crazy.<br />
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This last month flew by way-too-fast. Oliver is such a good baby and is growing and changing everyday. We have been having so much fun. He doesn't have a Dr. appt this month, so I am not sure of his measurements, but he definitely feels heavier and is getting too long for his pants ;) so he is definitely a growing healthy guy.<br />
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He is finally starting to get used to eating. His favorite so far is the Apple Vanilla Mixed Grain. <br />
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He actually opened his mouth for it several times rather than clenching his jaw and turning his head away from the spoon. I was such a proud mama!<br />
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And he also drank water for the first time, and from a cup. He grabbed for it, so I gave it to him and he loved it :)<br />
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We started attending a "Mom's Group" (that my sister-in-law is teaching) and Oliver was the best baby! He was content on the floor and played with toys practically the entire time without fussing.<br />
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We had a play-date with one of our best friends Elianna (her mom is my friend Elizabeth, from college).<br />
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They are so fun to watch together. They are only one day apart and are growing and changing so much all of the time. We have so much fun playing with them.<br />
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Oliver has been having fun hanging out with us at home....<br />
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and out and about....<br />
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and he has been really good at entertaining himself too....<br />
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I have had fun picking out cool stuff for him to wear like this fun shirt ;) .....<br />
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We have been working on getting Oliver to nap better (and longer). He always sleeps so well on me (& on the boppy) after he breast feeds...<br />
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...but I have been trying to make naps last longer AND be more productive for me, so I have been trying to get him to sleep on his own. He finally (once) fell asleep on his own in his crib when he was awake and playing just before, and he only whined for a few minutes prior to falling asleep...<br />
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The nap only lasted 15 minutes, but it is a great start to hopefully good (long) napping in the future.<br />
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He still hasn't cut any teeth yet, and lately has been resisting bottles for some reason. He is stubborn like his mom and dad - lol! In general, Oliver is SUCH a happy baby and really warms the hearts of everyone around him, especially mine! He smiles ALL day long and talks and babbles and giggles all day everyday. He has such an adorable happy face!!<br />
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Here are a few more pictures from today, his actual 7 month birthday :). I love his more serious faces just as much as his smiles.....<br />
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...and some with Mr. Gnome.....<br />
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Of course he is trying to eat the Gnome (along with everything else in sight always - lol) & do you notice the drool mark down his shirt? He drools all-day-long!<br />
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And on the home decorating front......the new bedding is finally on.... <br />
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All in all, again, it's been a great month! I hope it's been great for you all too :)<br />
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-27684774977105221512012-09-04T19:38:00.001-07:002012-09-04T19:38:10.061-07:00{Brand New Ride}I am a "Jeep" girl. I have owned 3 Jeep brand cars so far, and I have loved each one. My most recent Jeep was a 2006 Jeep Commander. After being in a very scary car accident in December of 2009 and totaling my dark green Jeep Grand Cherokee (I got t-boned by a police car while turning left at an intersection and my car flipped onto it's side. I came out with barely a scratch. I am so lucky), I was on the hunt for my next dream Jeep - the Jeep Commander. My best B.I.L Josh (Ali's hubby) searched high and low for a long time with me and we finally found my dream Commander. I was one happy girl.<br />
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Here she is the day after I got her...all shiny and new (to me)... <br />
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3rd row seat, leather interior, 3 moon roofs (one main one and one over each second row seat), steering wheel controls for the radio, heated seats....I was on top of the world. <br />
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I was living down in San Diego (Del Mar) when I got the Commander, and shortly after (2 months) I moved up to Orange County and in with my future husband, but continued to commute down to Carlsbad for work for an entire year. I put 100 miles on my car everyday. It was nutso. Don't get me wrong, I was super happy to commute in a car that I loved to drive, but it defintiely took a toll on the car.<br />
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Fast forward to today. I am now a stay at home mom, and I am driving around and running errands with my little man quite often, but am not going very far distances anymore. My jeep has remained in great shape all of this time, but being that it is 6 yrs old, and was pushing 80,000 miles, it was starting to have some major issues that we were worried about (both for safety and for the expense). My husband really wanted Oliver and I to be in a safe and reliable car (with a warranty) while we were out and about, so the hunt began for a new "mommy car" for me.<br />
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After looking into all of our options, we decided on a Mazda CX9 Touring SUV. It is a beautiful car.....<br />
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It has leather interior, moon roof and bose speakers, a third row seat, back-up camera, sirius radio, etc., etc., etc. and is rated the #1 Safety SUV for 2012. I am so lucky!! I love it so much! I was feeling nostalgic and was a little sad to say goodbye to my Commander, but I knew it was the right thing to do. Here she is sort of used and abused (sorry Jeep)...<br />
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I love my new car so so so much! Thank you husband. I am one lucky girl!<br />
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Ollie is excited too, of course....<br />
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Happy Tuesday everyone!<br /> :)<br />
-LLisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-51881298667594709612012-08-31T17:51:00.000-07:002012-08-31T17:59:23.831-07:00{Lighting LOVE}So, we are still moving forward over here, and I am trying to keep the mojo alive.<br />
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One thing that I knew I wanted to tackle upon moving in was the light fixture over the dining room table. It wasn't bad looking, it just wasn't my style at all. See.....<br />
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Even though it has a matching entry-way light......<br />
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.....(that I am leaving up because I don't have a budget for a new one), I knew I wanted something new and fresh over the table. The ceiling in the dining room is very high, and I know absolutely nothing about hard wiring anything, but I figured that if I could find a light worth having, I could find someone to install it for me (well, I hoped anyway).<br />
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If you'll remember at our old place, we had a light fixture that I loved......<br />
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The West Elm Capiz Shell Chandelier. Ooooh. Ahhhh. (lol). Unfortunately, that one had to stay with the house :( ....... B-U-T.......my sweet husband saw how bummed I was about leaving it behind and agreed to get me THE EXACT SAME ONE!! :) Yay! So, I have had it in my possession for over a month now, but have been overwhelmed by the task of hanging it.<br />
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Duh....all I had to do was ask my awesome brother in law to bring a 16ft ladder home from the firehouse and to hang it (hard wire) for me. Easy Peasey Japanesey!<br />
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Here we go..... <br />
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Come on down big guy ;)<br />
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Here is how the chandelier came, with all of the shell strands individually wrapped....<br />
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Once it was up we had to unwrap the strands carefully....<br />
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Oliver liked watching us do all of the hard work too...<br />
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And finally, all is right with the world (or at least with my dining room light fixture ;) ).....<br />
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I am so happy with how it turned out. Yes, the scale is a little off (small) for this space, and yes, it's a little "white" and gets a little lost against those tall white walls, BUT, once I hang stuff up on the walls, it will POP, I just know it. And I can't wait to hear the jingle jangle of the shells clanging together when the cross breeze goes through the house. I love that sound :) the sound of my VERY OWN WEST ELM CAPIZ SHELL CHANDELIER!!! :) YAY!<br />
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Oliver is excited about it too, can't you tell?! ;)<br />
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Happy holiday weekend everyone!<br />
:) -L<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfmDyp6uLkOOGGJHUnUZV0OYhpN01quwQxviRsEdFB9VLfiXhaejFI-0V4b_hvL9OKS7p8-D2WGUJobW0fbWNyt887F3W0300WWD8TAaXNk3OoSHReRr5hKPC7VGVQMfnO_5dWdGGdREJ/s1600/photo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-14624854930141849122012-08-27T13:43:00.000-07:002012-08-27T13:43:01.304-07:00{Gettin' stuff done - finally ;) }I have been dragging my feet when it comes to getting things "settled" here at he new place. I'm not sure why....? Maybe I've been a little overwhelmed by the thought of getting every area situated at once instead of tackling things one small area at a time, so I have just avoided all of it?? Yea, I think that is a big part of it. That being said, yesterday was a good day. A day of getting some things done that I have wanted to get done for quite some time (thanks to a good old fashioned cry prior to getting started (lol), and some help from my sweet husband :)).<br />
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First things first -- our breakfast nook curtains. I purchased my DREAM curtains at West Elm a couple of months ago, and we finally hung them up....<br />
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I am super happy with how they look. They are fresh and airy and stylish in all of the right ways. The window is an odd size (it's big), so the panels are exactly wide enough to cover the whole thing, and they are a touch too long (108"), but in general, I'm happy with how they fit. I won't really be closing them much anyway, so the tight fit is not really an issue :)<br />
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After seeing the look of the whole space, I am going to remove the lattice
place-mats & use plain ones. It looks a little....busy. Don't you think....?<br />
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I think the table decor needs to be changed in general, but it'll do for now. <br />
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While we were on the curtain kick, the formal dining room got some too (cheap gray curtains from Ikea).....<br />
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...but that's all I can show you in there, because besides the curtains, it's a total disaster area ;) lol.<br />
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I've been starting to put my touch on other small areas of the house too.<br />
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Kitchen window...<br />
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A small amount of my vintage citrus reamer collection: <br />
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...& some other window-goodness....<br />
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I plan on adding some more succulents up there soon. It is a greenhouse-like window with glass shelves right behind the kitchen sink. I really like it!<br />
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I also finally printed & framed a few photos to sprinkle around...<br />
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...and ordered a large (20" x 30") gallery wrapped canvas to hang up somewhere. It is HUGE and I am IN LOVE with it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Newborn photo by Bubba-Loo Photography)</span></div>
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And one area of the house that has stumped me a little bit as far as decorating goes is in the "family room" (the room we sit in most). It is a "cut-out" that the builder decided to add to house a T.V. An old-school square tube-T.V.. Do any of you have these in your homes? Home builders in this area did this a lot, and in my opinion, it was not a good call. Why would I want someone else to decide where my tv should go and what size it should have to be, and furthermore, in my case, they put it to the right of the fireplace, and added another cut out below it (maybe for more A.V. equipment? Or firewood? who knows!), so it is off centered and random looking :/ <br />
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All I know is that it is kind of a challenge to work around it, so for now, this is what it looks like.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(The 22nd is the date of our wedding)</span></div>
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To the right of this "cubby" is a window, to the left is an empty space over a barely-wide-enough mantel, and below to the left is the fireplace. It's an odd set-up, but nevertheless, we are making it work (& in the small cutout to the right of the fireplace, I have put a basket with folded throw blankets. Not pretty, but functional).<br />
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So, there you have it. That is all the progress that I have made so far, but I feel my mojo slightly creeping back and plan to continue with my decorating mission until it's done :) Wish me luck.<br />
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Oh..and some Oliver goodness, because, why not!!? :) <br />
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Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-13916995643858184522012-08-20T10:51:00.002-07:002012-08-20T10:55:18.095-07:00{6 Months (*sigh*) }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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6 MONTHS OLD!!! That is 1/2 of a year. That is -- Crazy!! Our little Oliver Cash is growing up way too fast :/. He is changing everyday and it is so much fun to watch. He has such a great disposition and loves learning new things.<br />
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<b>Current likes: </b><br />
*Bouncing in his Baby Einstein Jumparoo<br />
*Baths <br />
*Splashing in the pool<br />
*Watching our doggies - they make him laugh :)<br />
*Rolling over from back to tummy<br />
*Grabbing onto our faces and squeezing (hard)<br />
*Sucking on his toes<br />
*Yelling/screeching (lol)<br />
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<b>Current dislikes:</b><br />
*Eating (This boy does not like baby cereal, fruits, etc. yet. His lips clamp down like a locked door when the spoon comes near. We are still continuing to try, and eventually we know he will love food :) )<br />
*Staying on his tummy for too long<br />
*The car (he still does not love the car when he's awake. He's getting better, but it's not his fav.)<br />
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<u><b>Oliver's Stats:</b></u></div>
<u>WEIGHT:</u> 15.6 lbs - 18th percentile (he is only up 2 pounds from his 4 month check-up, but the Doctor said that he looks great and is gaining weight, so there is nothing to worry about. He is a great "drinker" and is developing/growing perfectly) <br />
<u>LENGTH:</u> 26.5" - 50th percentile (up 1.5" from 4 month check-up)<br />
<u>HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE:</u> 17" - 35th percentile (up .25" from 4 month check up - but they measured this twice and got 2 different measurements, so I'm not sure how accurate it is. One was 17.25" (50th %). It's funny how the most minute measurement difference can change the whole percentile)<br />
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He is definitely getting stronger. He can't sit up on his own yet, but we are working on it and he will get there soon :)<br />
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No teeth yet. <br />
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So there you have it. Here are some more pictures from our little "chair" session.....<br />
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Love this boy SO much xo<br />
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Happy Monday everyone :)<br />
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-L<br />
<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-80371973659725886082012-07-22T09:56:00.002-07:002012-07-22T09:59:11.732-07:00{5 months :) }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5 months!!! </span></b></div>
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On July 17th, our little love-bug turned 5 months old, and I repeat, the time is flying by!!! So many fun things are happening with him. Every day he does/discovers/likes something new. We are having so much fun!<br />
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He is doing a lot more sitting up - in the bumbo and his excersaucer :)..... <br />
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We did some more swimming at our friends house in Palm Springs last week.....</div>
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...and Oliver even took a little poolside nap....<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(2 disclaimers - 1) it was HOT (100 degrees), but he was in the shade the whole time and never got over-heated, and 2) I was right by his side for his entire nap, so there was no worry about falling in :/)</span><br />
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And attacks his toys with his little monkey feet all day long (when they aren't in his mouth - lol)......<br />
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And we have also been having a great time with our family and friends. This particular shot of Oliver and his Grandma (my husbands mom) truly warms my heart....<br />
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...and look at this stylish little butt....<br />
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..a little fancy jean-butt never hurt anyone ;)<br />
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So, all in all, we have been having a blast! Ollie rolled over for the first time too and it is too adorable to watch him try to do it again and again. Once he's on his tummy, he doesn't like it, but getting there is FUN! Up next - rice cereal! I'll let you know how it goes :)<br />
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Now for the home......we are "almost" unpacked inside (ha!!) and still have the garage to tackle, but I promise to show you some good stuff soon. I am on the hunt for a coffee table that a) is smaller in stature than the one I have (that currently is taking up every inch of space in the new "den"), and b) doesn't break the bank.<br />
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I am of course IN LOVE with this one from West Elm.....<br />
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The Origami Coffee Table <br />
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...and it is currently "on sale" (which means it's down from $399 to $319, which is sadly still TOO much for me), so I am on the hunt for something similar but cheaper. I know....good luck to me ;)<br />
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:) I hope you've been having a great weekend!<br />
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-LLisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-6243766938643182632012-07-11T10:27:00.001-07:002012-07-11T10:27:23.220-07:00{Almost 5 months CRAZY!}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oliver Cash is almost 5 months old (on the 17th to be exact) and where has the time gone!!!?? Seriously. The time is flying by like wild fire. It's nuts. So much has happened in the last month. We have been having so much fun.<br />
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We took Oliver swimming for the first time at a local "Beach Club" pool....<br />
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He absolutely loves the water and I can't wait until he's a little bigger and really starts splashing around. <br />
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Shortly after that first swimming excursion, we went with some friends for our first weekend adventure to Lake Arrowhead. Oliver did great. He slept on the way up and back. He went in the lake, explored, and slept in his pack n play for the first time....<br />
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It was a lot of fun to be away and to have a very well behaved little one. :) We were so proud of him!<br />
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He finally "found his toes" and has been doing a ton of this.....<br />
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We celebrated the 4th of July with a foggy beach day and evening fireworks. They actually lulled him to sleep, which is pretty amazing to me....<br />
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It was a great day full of family and festive fun!<br />
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He's been doing great napping and snoozing and I soak in all of his precious sleepy moments....I am in love with him when he sleeps so cozy :).... <br />
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All in all it's been a wonderful month! <br />
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I'll be back soon with some home decorating updates. It is starting to come together (finally) :)<br />
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Happy Summer!<br />
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<br />Lisa @ Turning Tableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404313164210983898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927263084120738471.post-82516571546114719982012-06-24T17:46:00.004-07:002012-06-24T17:46:34.152-07:00{4 months & what's goin' on}It's been a while since my last post, and boy, a lot has happened. We have moved and have been in our new home for 3 weeks now. We love it and are finally beginning to get unpacked and settled in (we take forever with this kind of stuff :/).<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I went out of town for our dear friend Susie's
bachelorette weekend in wine country (Santa Ynez). Part of why I didn't
start unpacking/getting situated sooner is that I was completely focused and STRESSED out
trying to make sure not only that I would have enough milk stored up for
the entire weekend, but that our son would actually drink from a
bottle. We were having the hardest time getting him to take the bottle.
Ironically, he would take it from me, but not as easily from Josh. I
have heard that it is usually the other way around; that they won't take
a bottle from their mom. It - was - freaken' - stressful!! When it was all said
and done they had enough milk and he took the bottle just fine. They had
no issues at all (in fact he ate better without me - no spitting up and
4 oz per feeding - unheard of), and I had a wonderful time away, worry free. Don't get me wrong, I missed them both terribly, but it was a relief to know that they were both handling things ok.<br />
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Soooo.....while I was doing this.... <br />
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...Josh and Oliver were having a great time together and I was receiving pictures texts like this......<br />
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HA!!!!! Gnarly hair and a mismatched outfit = perfection! (actually, Josh had been threatening the mismatched outfit since the day I mentioned I was going - it was his sweet revenge because he knows how much I enjoy a well dressed boy ;) ). I am so thankful that everything went ok during our first weekend apart. I threatened to go on one girls weekend per month (wink wink) and Josh didn't even flinch. I think he enjoyed his one-on-one time more than he thought he would!! :)That seriously warms my heart.<br />
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After that weekend was over, we finally got to unpacking and started putting the pieces of our new puzzle together....<br />
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I decided against the stools that I mentioned in my previous post, and went with a breakfast nook table & chairs instead....<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Table - "DOCKSTA" from Ikea; Chairs "Jackson Metal Tub Chairs" from Cost Plus World Market) </span></div>
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I did end up going with the Tali West Elm drapes for the breakfast nook (on back order, of course, so I am still waiting)....<br />
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...and am waiting for this fabulous Chevron Organic Duvet cover & sham set to come in the mail as well (also from West Elm :) ).....<br />
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I finally did some actual organizing for once, which felt really good...<br />
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....and I am continuing on with that mission and will be for the foreseeable future :/. Moral of that story - we have too - much - stuff!!! LOL. It's all my fault, I know. I can't help myself !!!<br />
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Also, one of the first things that I wanted to tackle was Oliver's gallery wall. I was so happy with how it turned out before, I was worried about recreating it.....<br />
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Old gallery wall :<br />
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New gallery wall :<br />
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With just a tiny bit of rearranging, I managed to fit in the red boat print that I recently bought and I love how it all turned out. :) Don't you? (and please excuse the messy dresser top - those are all essentials, I assure you ;) ).<br />
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While all of this has been going on, Oliver turned 4 months old and it is crazy how much he is changing and growing everyday!!! Crazy!!!!<br />
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He is my heart and soul!!!!<br />
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4 month stats:<br />
Length: 25" long (50th percentile)<br />
Weight: 13.6 lbs (25th percentile)<br />
Head Circum: 16.75" (50th percentile)<br />
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The doctor said that in #'s, he may be considered a little bit "underweight", but from the look and feel of him, he has just the right amount of "chub" and is a perfect 10! Well said, doc!<br />
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he got his 4 month shots/vaccines and handled better than the first set. He cried hard but recovered quickly. That's my boy! I was so proud!<br />
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I'll be better about keeping in touch now, I promise! We have our first little summer trip to Lake Arrowhead with some of Josh's friends this coming weekend, so I'm sure we will take plenty of pictures of that. Also, tomorrow is my sweetheart of a hubby's birthday. Ollie and I are SO lucky to have him in our lives.<br />
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Josh/Papa - We love you SOOOOO much!!! xo xo<br />
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