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February 18, 2016

Hallieisms Take 4

February 18, 2016

Thanks friends for all of the birthday wishes for Christopher! He had a great day!

Today I am sharing with you more of Hallie’s Hallieisms! If you missed the first few posts you can check them out here: Take 1, Take 2, Take 3.
  • I have OFFICIALLY lost count of her words and phrases! She has a new one EVERY day, sometimes 2 or 3! Some new ones: “I scared” (when she hears a loud noise), she knows all of the characters on Mickey now and can say all of their names (Pluto is Toto though! Wrong movie kid!), “Shhh!”, “I don’t know!”, If she can’t find something, she’ll say “Where go?” and “There it is!”- when she finds something, 
  • She will stand on the arm of the couch (if she falls there is an ottoman to catch her, but we still have to be extra careful because this kid is a daredevil!) and scream “Ready, Set, Go!” then jump onto the couch.  Then she gets up and exclaims “Tada!” – I have NO idea where she got that! Actually she ends a lot of cute things she does by saying “Tada!” 
  • Sometimes she will call me “Honey” which totally beats her calling me by my actual name…it’s actually really cute! Then when she wants me (or anyone else) to hold her she will say “I hold you!” It kind of reminds me of those “Most interesting man in the world” ads… “You don’t hold her, she holds you!”
  • She finally is getting more affectionate which I am totally eating up! She finally started saying “Love you!” which completely melts my heart! Also if she wants to snuggle with you she will ask “Tozy Tozy”- which I have found means “Cozy Cozy!” It is so adorable! Sometimes she will drag a pillow and a blanket in and ask me “Tozy Tozy?”
  • If you ask her what she wants for dinner her 3 responses are always “Avotado”, “Steak”(which is any meat except chicken…) or “Pasta” She’s too funny! She also likes to “Cheers!” our drinks.  And if there is ketchup or salsa on the table she has to “Dip it!” 
  • She is still obsessed with Stella and always asks her “What doing?” She still likes to boss her around and tell her “Outside!” and sometimes she will make her play food in her kitchen and give it to her saying: “Here go kid”- lol I definitely call her “kid” too much!
  • We are REALLY working on sharing! But sometimes she will take things away from us or her friends and exclaim “Minez!!!” I always tell her she is not a meme!!!  And if someone takes something from her, girl will hold a grudge!! She was playing at her friend Bowen’s (“Bone-in”) house and he took a toy from her and his mom made him say sorry.  This kid WILL NOT get over it! She will think about him and say “Bone-in say sorry!” I keep telling her, “He’s a nice friend hoping that will stick because he is like the sweetest kid ever! ! God help us when she has a boyfriend break up with her one day!
  • Hallie still LOVES animals! She is so good with saying their names and sounds! She knows: Cat (kitten), Dog (Puppy), Bird, Turtle, Frog, Chicken, Rooster, Duck, Turkey, Goat, Sheep (lamb), Pig, Cow, Horse (pony), Elephant, Monkey, Lion, Tiger, Snake, Fish, Rabbit (Bunny) Camel, Bear, Giraffe, and the sounds associated with each! In fact I am probably forgetting some..its something she is fascinated with! She also will sometimes come up to me and say “Kitty Kiss?” and rub her head on me and say “Meow!” it is too funny! 
  • Girl has gotten in quite some trouble with crayons lately. She is learning that she can only color on paper, and has gotten in trouble for coloring: The wall, her play kitchen stuff, her books, her clothes, the floor, etc.  Though one I had to try SO HARD not to laugh at was the other night when I was cooking dinner.  She said “Paint nails!” I said “That’s right, Mommy painted your nails” (because we had recently done toenail polish) and she said “No Hallie Paint nails” and came up to me and showed off her fingernails which she had colored with black crayon! I had to keep myself from giggling as I cleaned her nails and explain to her that we only color on paper…for the 20th time!! 
  • She always wants to go outside and look for “Bunny’s” “The Moon” or “The sun” Like as soon as Daddy walks in the door she grabs his hand and says “Outside!!!” Too sweet!
She is just a little sponge learning so much and growing so fast! I don’t want to forget a minute of it! 
Hope everyone is having a great week! Don’t forget to enter our giveaway! It ends tonight at MIDNIGHT!!!
<3 Kelly and Hallie

February 17, 2016

Happy Birthday Christopher!

February 17, 2016

Happy Birthday to the best Husband and Daddy to Hallie we could ask for! Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating! So glad we could both take off work to schedule some family time!

Hallie and I love you!!!
<3 Kelly and Hallie
PS there’s still time to enter the giveaway!

February 16, 2016

Momfessionals

February 16, 2016

Okay I have always been nervous to share my confessions on here with the fear of being judged, but I have seen SO many Mom’s share their deepest darkest secrets and so I finally thought…what the heck! We have all done things as Mom’s we aren’t proud of in moments of desperation and exhaustion, so here goes:

1. I don’t iron..in fact I have been known to use my hair straightener as a “mini iron” to get stubborn wrinkles out of my clothes and Hal’s as well…yep! Otherwise I will throw my clothes in the dryer again or ask Christopher…who actually DOES know how to iron! EMBARRASSING!

2.  Speaking of clothes…guess who does our laundry?  Super hubby also does the Laundry, but I am willing to bet that it’s because he has less underwear than I do! Or it could be because I just really hate doing laundry..putting it away is even worse! It usually sits in a pile on the trunk at the end of our bed collecting wrinkles…(cue confession number 1!) until I get annoyed enough with the mess and finally put it all away during a long Hallie nap!

3. I do really CRAZY and super DUMB things to get a laugh out of Hallie! I mean think of all the silliest words, noises and dances you can and go up a notch and you have the level of  nuts I go to get a laugh of a smile out of this kid! But that laugh and smile melt my heart so, I do what it takes!

4.  I bribe…yes sometimes with food…to get Hal to do what I need! “Hallie if you try to go on the potty, I’ll give you an M&M” or “if you eat some of that chicken Mommy will let you watch Mickey!” or sometimes even “if you give Mommy a little kiss I’ll get you a snack!” Guys I am shameful! Hal isn’t always the most affectionate though, sooo….GUILTY!

5. I have a secret candy stash! Sometimes my days just need chocolate! So I have been known to say “I’ll be right back Hal I have to go potty”….and really go sneak an M&M or Nestle crunch egg!

6. If you are an avid reader you know that I freeze Hal’s yogurt and tell her it’s ice cream to get her to eat it! I even put sprinkles on it from time to time to make it more fun and appealing!

Strawberry Activia Ice Cream..

7. I teach Hallie all about “good music” for instance we rock out to Spice Girls or year round Christmas carols in the car! Hallie will even ask “Ho Ho music?” when we get into the car!

8. And last but equally disgraceful I buy “kid food” and say it’s for Hallie, but I almost always indulge in the Mac and Cheese, Hostess snacks, chick fil a and fruit snacks!…I just can’t help it! They are my faves! I am such a big kid! 
What are your most embarrassing Momfessionals!!?  Also have you entered our swaddle giveaway yet? Check it out here!
<3 Kelly and Hallie 

February 16, 2016

Swaddle Designs Review and Giveaway

February 16, 2016

Hallie and I have something really fun to share with you today friends! We are teaming up with Swaddle Designs for a really fun giveaway!

Hallie and I have been using Swaddle Designs Muslin Blankets since she was born and we are definitely fan girls!

Minnie Design Similar Here

Among the MANY great products offered by Swaddle Designs are these delicious muslin singles! 
The Muslin Swaddles are made from the greatest quality 100% cotton fabric and are SUPER soft to the touch. Our very first swaddles from Hallie’s infant days are still in PERFECT condition and I am convinced they just keep getting softer with every wash! 
These Muslins come in some of the most fun and fabulous prints and colors that make it so easy for everyone to find something that suits their tot! Hallie is just IN LOVE with this new Hedgehog Design  obviously because of her love of animals! I of course am crushing on the XOXO which also comes in some fun colors! 
But my FAVORITE thing about Swaddle Designs is that they sew in an easy 123 pictorial instructional guide on the edge of each blanket to help even the most “inexperienced swaddler” (just kidding she had help) learn how to swaddle their baby for the most comfortable sleep for baby.  They are also generously sized and make it so easy and convenient to fit every baby’s need!   
 For more of a swaddling guide, you can check out their website for an easy step by step guide!
Swaddle Designs also makes gift giving amazingly easy with the introduction of their new Muslin Single gift sets.    These adorable patterned blankets come in a lovely gift box which is perfect for any new mom and babe!  They are sure to love them for years, just ask Hallie!
Want to hear something else amazing? Swaddle Designs has been kind enough to offer one of my readers the chance to win Muslin Singles from their black and white collection! The giveaway is open to all US residents and will be open from Tuesday February 16 until Friday February 19th, when the winner will be chosen at random.  Please enter via rafflecopter below! Good Luck!
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February 15, 2016

Valentines Weekend

February 15, 2016

Happy Monday Friends! I hope you are spending the day in your pajamas like me and Hallie are! After a fun Valentine’s weekend it is nice to have the day off!

Hallie and I were spoiled by Daddy on Friday! She got a big bear balloon which she just LOVED running around and dancing with! I got these gorgeous flowers! On Saturday Hal and I had a birthday party to go to.  Then we had a fun dinner out with Tia Joyce.  When we got home we snuggled up with a movie (Tangled) and Oreo Popcorn until Daddy got home!
On Sunday Hallie and Daddy woke up to their last hearts (each day I added a new reason why I loved them to their door for them to find, Thanks Beth @ http://www.ourprettylittlegirls.com/ for that idea!.  Then the 3 of of went to breakfast before Daddy had to work! Hallie and I went to my parents for the day where she was spoiled by them and her aunties! After that we went to Church with Daddy and Hallie’s Pop.  After Church we ordered dinner in and Hallie and Daddy opened Valentines from Mommy. Hallie got a book, sparkle heart shaped crayons and new silverware which she used to heat dinner! It really was a great weekend! 
How did you spend your Valentine’s Weekend?
<3 Kelly and Hallie

February 12, 2016

This year’s Valentines

February 12, 2016

Happy Friday Folks! Today Hallie and I are so excited to be going  to our Play Group Valentine’s Party! We are bringing our homemade Valentines to share with our friends, but I also couldn’t wait to share them here with you! Here’s what we did:

We got a heart shaped silicone mold at Hobby Lobby.  Bought some Dollar Store Crayons and gathered up our old crayons.  Peeled off the paper. Broke them up and filled each tray until it was a little more than half way full.  Melted them at 350 for 10 minutes (or until melted).  Waited about an hour or so until cool, then popped them out! It was so simple and so fun!

 Hallie loved helping me break the crayons and match the colors in the trays

On Wednesday we passed some out to her friends at Ballet Class
 And today we can’t wait to give them to our little playgroup buddies! 
Here are some  photos of Hal from Last year’s party:

 It’s so crazy to see how much she has grown in one year…also look at those baby blues! They are now green!

This weekend Hallie and I will celebrate Valentines by taking goodies to our family and then having some mommy and baby time.  I will of course share what Hallie get’s for her special treat from Mommy and Daddy, but for now, here are some of the cards I have made for loved one’s this year:
Can’t wait to give them all out! 
We hope everyone has a fantastic Valentine’s weekend!
<3 Kelly and Hallie

February 10, 2016

11 years

February 10, 2016

Today marks 11 years that Christopher and I have been together! Partly it’s hard to believe it’s been that long, but I also feel like he’s been there for everything.  In so many ways we have grown up together.  We met so young and have stayed together through the many struggles and triumphs of becoming adults.  Finishing school, job changes, losing loved ones, buying a home, getting married, and the birth of our daughter, we’ve seen each other through thick and thin.

Today I want to thank my sweet husband for being a great friend, boyfriend, husband, and father to Hallie! She adores you and of course is JUST like you! You are always my rock and I love you so much! Here are to many more tenths! 
<3 Kelly

February 9, 2016

Toddler Valentine Food

February 9, 2016

Hi friends! Today I am sharing with you all of the fun heart shaped treats Hallie and I have been eating this week to celebrate Valentines Day!

Of Course we will be bingeing on Linzer cookies and other treats, but I have also found ways to bring the love into our regular diets!

For Lunches I have grabbed a hear shaped Cookie Cutter and experimented with:

Heart shaped Watermelon, Heart shaped Cheese and Heart shaped Sandwiches!

 This kid is loving it!

 We’ve also done heart shaped Strawberries and Oatmeal with a “kiss” of raspberry jam….of course Hallie had to stick her finger in it before I was done taking the picture! I had to pull it away for it’s Photo op!

If you are looking for more of a sweet treat (like we were on Saturday) Dunkin Donuts is doing heart shaped donuts!

 They were delicious!

For dinner we have tried heart shaped personal pizzas:

That was also fun and super delicious!

And of course even snack time at our house has had fun Valentine flair!

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt with heart shaped sprinkles! This is a staple at our house (minus the sprinkles) It is the only way I can get Hal to eat yogurt lately! (I tell her it’s ice cream! I know I am terrible!)

Are you experimenting with any Valentine foods?!
<3 Kelly and Hallie

February 8, 2016

Toddler Valentine Crafts

February 8, 2016

Hi friends! Happy Valentines Week! Now that Hallie is in full blown toddler mode, I was anxious to try some crafts with her, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, I jumped on the opportunity for her to make some of her own Valentines! 
Finger painted Hearts:
This one was really fun! I just dropped some finger paint on a large piece of paper and let her go to town! Once she was done I let the papers dry, drew some hearts, cut them out and addressed them to some of Hal’s favorite people! She had a blast!

Ms Elaine is a lady at our local grocery store that Hallie just LOVES!

Toilet Paper Heart Stamping-
This one might work better for an older toddler. I saved a toilet paper roll, taped it to the shape of a heart and gave Hal a little paint and showed her how to stamp the paper…unfortunately I am not sure she quite “got” it and smeared the paint around like she was finger painting again…it was short lived for us, but I can’t wait to try it again when she is a bit older!

Shredded Paper Heart Mosaic-
 This one turned out pretty cute! I cut a heart out of cardboard and saved the scraps from making my homemade Valentines.  Then I showed Hal how to glue on the pieces! She especially loved all of the patterned pieces!

Have you done any Valentine crafts or made any homemade Valentines?
<3 Kelly and Hallie

February 5, 2016

Valentine Linzer Cookies

February 5, 2016

With Valentines Day around the corner, I thought I would re-share my recipe for those Yummy Linzer cookies! I make them this time every year and people just go nuts for them! These cookies are just that good! As soon as someone hears that I have made some, a mob of people (cough…Dad…cough) are salivating and offering up the shirt on their backs just for a taste!!! For the Friends Fans out there…it’s like Monica and the candy!

So finally I am offering up this tasty recipe! It is one I found several years ago on Pinterest and have changed and perfected over the years to make it even more delicious!
You ready?
Ingredients for 6 dozen (I know it sounds like a lot, but you can freeze the dough) 
-6 Sticks of Unsalted butter softened (yes my friends call me Paula Deen)
-2 Cups Granulated Sugar
-2 1/4 ts Vanilla
-2 eggs pre-beat
-7 cups of flour 
-1 3/4 ts salt 
-1 jar of your favorite jam (I use raspberry for Valentines Day, but have experimented with Strawberry, Blackberry and Lemon curd) 
-2 cookie cutters of the same shape one large one small
-Powdered Sugar for Dusting
I wasn’t kidding!!
Steps: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1. In a large stand mixer or bowl (I mean LARGE) cream the butter and sugar together
2. Add beaten egg, vanilla and salt
3. Slowly add flour cup by cup mixing well after each cup
4.When thoroughly mixed start rolling out dough on a floured surface a little at a time (like I said you can freeze or refrigerate what you don’t use)  about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Cut out large hearts first and then cut holes in half of them using the small heart 
6. Add excess dough to unused dough 
7. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned 
8. Cool on wire racks
9. Add jam to whole cookies and top with the ones with hole in center.
10. Dust with powdered sugar

11. Chill until ready to serve.
12. Enjoy!
Hope everyone enjoys this recipe! It is a labor of love but everyone will go bananas over them…seriously! 
<3 Kelly
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About Me

Hi there! I am Kelly! Wife to Christopher and Momma to spunky daughter Hallie (June 2014) and Toddler Girl girl Elise (2019) Our mini aussie Stella was my first baby! I am a contributing writer and giveaway coordinator for Dallas Moms. I love holidays and any reason to celebrate! You can often find me baking cookies in the kitchen or working on crafts or DIY projects with a little help from Pinterest. My busy life has me living on coffee and carbs, and in the rare incident she I am alone you can probably find me belting out Journey songs in my car!

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