tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63175913429091800822024-02-18T17:41:14.204-08:00The Legler Family BlogBaby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-46938916472143351232012-11-18T18:45:00.001-08:002012-11-18T18:45:43.227-08:00The Years Just Keeping Getting Better...A LETTER TO MY HUSBAND:<br />
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Happy 31st Birthday to my AMAZING husband Brian. This December marks our EIGHT years together and since our first date at the China Buffet and to see Oceans 12 you have made been the one constant in my life. God Bless Nancy and Randy Legler for having my soul mate on November 19, 1981. Without your love for one another, I would have never have found the love of my life. Brian, you are my best friend, my confidant and my funny bone. You are everything a man should be and exactly how he should treat his wife. You make me smile, feel beautiful, sexy, admired, smart and most of all you encourage me to learn, right along with you about this interesting chapter of parenthood. You have this light about you as a father. You are so patient and playful with our kids and seeing you with them is my one of my favorite things in life. You take such good care of me and are so supportive of every aspect in our lives. You are my other shoe and without you I would feel bare and offbalance. Happy Birthday my love. Cheers to many more years together. Forever Endeavors.<br />
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Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-9986064564396401362012-06-09T10:21:00.002-07:002012-06-09T10:21:19.461-07:00Bring it on THIRTYI turned thirty years old this week. In a different world, that would terrify me but given all that I am grateful for I say Bring It On. My twenties were about figuring out what I wanted out of life and I embrace the upcoming years of thirties. It will consist of growing up a lot more, watching the kids grow and expanding my little business.<br />
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This week has been an up and down week. I have been crazy busy with <a href="http://www.babyjackblankets.com/" target="_blank">baby Jack blanket</a> sales and freelance design work on top of celebrating with family and friends AND planning a party. Today we are having over fifty people at our home in this 90 degree Wisconsin weather for a backyard BBQ - theme Burgers, Beers and Bounce House.<br />
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I have red solo cups, even for the kiddos. I have a quarter barrel and a secret stash of Shandy for the Mrs. I have a bounce house and sprinkler for the tots and I HAVE MADE BURGERS. Hamburgers on the grill and Cupcake Burgers for dessert. I envision getting pictures of people biting into them like sliders!! It was a simple Pinterest recipe that I am happy to share with you today. Enjoy these pictures, they taste like Twinkies!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bake Yellow Cake Mix without liners and add sesame seeds on top. Cut in half for bun.<br />
Bake Chocolate Cake Mix with liners - Cut into Thirds for Cupcakes for meat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought a can of green spray cupcake frosting with nozzel to look more like lettuce</td></tr>
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<br />Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-55706155468625397662012-03-13T10:52:00.001-07:002012-03-13T10:52:54.342-07:00If you're happy and you know it...I have been clapping my hands a lot lately. I am happy. I have found a balance in my life between two kids, work and play and it is leaving me with this feeling of contentment. It has a lot to do with the fact that I reprioritized my day and not put so much pressure on myself to accomplish it <em>all</em>. I feel accomplished when I make the bed and shower now...it's the little things.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixos8g-8Z8O-EeDvPWKFqa2u-yPSLo0S7Jeb7qk60HxIlBPcR4SnMNVmpEpO0B3EjvA-LEIJtomiN8t6ieY_jFqVwcBzHQpDaNP4w0gx3h2me3OjY2iDMj0AGEjb2NXZlFsvQ-l1ScoV28/s1600/Bailey+Cruising+10+M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixos8g-8Z8O-EeDvPWKFqa2u-yPSLo0S7Jeb7qk60HxIlBPcR4SnMNVmpEpO0B3EjvA-LEIJtomiN8t6ieY_jFqVwcBzHQpDaNP4w0gx3h2me3OjY2iDMj0AGEjb2NXZlFsvQ-l1ScoV28/s320/Bailey+Cruising+10+M.jpg" width="240" /></a>When I first became a stay at home mom, I told Brian that I would get all these things done at home and have dinner on the table and so on and so forth. Three years being at home and we still joke about the fact that we are rushing to throw something on our table for our family to eat. Where does the time go throughout the day? Well, time flies when you are having fun.<br />
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The kids keep me insanely busy. At first it was chaotic adding another little human into the mix but now that Bailey is her own little person (and a great one who adjusted instantly) things are starting to flow. She is finally sleeping through the night and napping in her crib. She is cruising along the furniture, saying so many words (Mama, Dada, Jack, Cracker, Abbie, Dog, Doll, Book, Baba) and will be walking within weeks because she is a determined little girl. We are excited to be planning her first birthday party in May already. Crazy! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntYYE2-2Cfi1KuA7QHFgig9uPerOYoxHO8bXhqfE1ot6wCGL5gmYw1OZ4EUtMvpYmPeuEE64m4qbMCWtsLcJvmsCb4y_eMPY9yxWI4mix9uVOE0jOvdvNyfWOTHXuPTxbxtm9u3u_umaV/s1600/Jack+3yr+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntYYE2-2Cfi1KuA7QHFgig9uPerOYoxHO8bXhqfE1ot6wCGL5gmYw1OZ4EUtMvpYmPeuEE64m4qbMCWtsLcJvmsCb4y_eMPY9yxWI4mix9uVOE0jOvdvNyfWOTHXuPTxbxtm9u3u_umaV/s320/Jack+3yr+pic.jpg" width="238" /></a>Jack has grown up since turning three and is a great big brother and the attitude has simmered a bit - or at least I changed my reaction towards it and now embrace that he. is. just. like. me. I call him my butthead when he acts up...because we butt heads being similar. Together we are loving this weather. If he could, he would be outside all day but he doesnt know his limits or how much fresh air he can handle and needs a nice big nap to re-energize!! He rides his electric tractor around the house for about thirty minutes, plays in the dirt, stomps in puddles, rolls down the hill and collects rocks - such a boy! We are currently trying to teach him how to ride a bike since it is so nice out. I try to keep all the outdoor fun in the AM before lunch to tire him out and then take a nap...so far so good :) <br />
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Brian and I are at our best. Approaching five years of marriage next month, we have a big fun-filled day planned the weekend before. We have hired a professional photographer to photograph Brian and I - and the kids - for an Anniversary/Family/First Birthday photoshoot. It is something I have been looking forward to for a long time; let's hope the weather pans out. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxWX4-uvZwwV8vEGrKeSCS9byk4Fp_IJ457ZyCgzU8tH-lVTKpXE9J1ZkPNwvEmEkLG8J0Syn1p_B4r-oq00a-rCKEMsaaMy4Q7plFnztxMd5JQCXoOjrv3mrg7AKq1o2TIvVeijzu4u6/s1600/Zoo+Day+5-11+Mom+and+kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxWX4-uvZwwV8vEGrKeSCS9byk4Fp_IJ457ZyCgzU8tH-lVTKpXE9J1ZkPNwvEmEkLG8J0Syn1p_B4r-oq00a-rCKEMsaaMy4Q7plFnztxMd5JQCXoOjrv3mrg7AKq1o2TIvVeijzu4u6/s320/Zoo+Day+5-11+Mom+and+kids.jpg" width="207" /></a>Work is consistent and calm right now. I have a lot of orders still coming in and I have managed to get them out in a timely manner along with preparing myself for Spring craft season. I usually get all my sewing done during Bailey's afternoon nap while Jack plays and it rolls right into Brian getting home from work. I get my time to myself while he plays with the kids and gets dinner together while I create. It doesnt feel like work to me, it's a hobby turned therapy. It centers me and I dont know what I would do if I couldnt sew. <br />
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Last but not least, it's the company that I keep. The people I surround myself with are great people. My family. My friendships of those near and far. My mommy friends. Each person holds different value to me in many ways and I feel truly blessed that they are in my life. <br />
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What is truly amazing to me is that two years ago I sat down with a dear friend who helped discuss my life's passions. She is a life coach and helped me recenter myself prioritizing of what was most important. All the items listed above were my passions: Creating Love out of Love, Being Present, Finding Balance, Enjoying Work, Surrounding myself with Positive People. My heart is happy and full. Hooray!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuo0JtTMELJmFSmcCPaFXhNbGsEnu6Xz1GdVK2wfqotOokYrJGMFKFTktA0Z7sBu4UgluZE9AmMSyeGJBhUrHTaAr_JMdxAKDtfPm-IRPcD7Zd9Gi6sud77-cPNjqLDB7h38N3vSQpQqzK/s1600/happiness+quote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuo0JtTMELJmFSmcCPaFXhNbGsEnu6Xz1GdVK2wfqotOokYrJGMFKFTktA0Z7sBu4UgluZE9AmMSyeGJBhUrHTaAr_JMdxAKDtfPm-IRPcD7Zd9Gi6sud77-cPNjqLDB7h38N3vSQpQqzK/s400/happiness+quote.jpg" width="277" /></a>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-12183592128977053042012-02-14T07:56:00.000-08:002012-02-14T07:56:40.249-08:00A BIG Birthday Week for Jack<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AXPYJveO_P7AHLsZuvmrnEP39HKGitsLLQBWkj_WQLUV5naD6xuQcjwlgKdvZQui22w2cf0_F05ot8a60Nu01VrKCaB09AA1T0cQDIzZhbF3lvsRf0vzStymlx7ErXObf9UfwFFY8Jf6/s1600/Jack+BDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 370px;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AXPYJveO_P7AHLsZuvmrnEP39HKGitsLLQBWkj_WQLUV5naD6xuQcjwlgKdvZQui22w2cf0_F05ot8a60Nu01VrKCaB09AA1T0cQDIzZhbF3lvsRf0vzStymlx7ErXObf9UfwFFY8Jf6/s400/Jack+BDay.jpg" width="400" yda="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgoGYGN2dkzT5Ep-AaEnVOQVYomAR-OsWBxfwD5C0BwN8YcyP0E4CgDfL4g0DdZU3gyeNxoS07QdfLQFYIxY7rUOe_SzCBTcoE59fZGJQ9jdrhVgUQYRnwsp7WqRRtaGWkuevPXLLi1q_/s1600/Jack+Bday+mcdonalds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgoGYGN2dkzT5Ep-AaEnVOQVYomAR-OsWBxfwD5C0BwN8YcyP0E4CgDfL4g0DdZU3gyeNxoS07QdfLQFYIxY7rUOe_SzCBTcoE59fZGJQ9jdrhVgUQYRnwsp7WqRRtaGWkuevPXLLi1q_/s400/Jack+Bday+mcdonalds.jpg" width="300" yda="true" /></a>Jack turned three. Three years ago our lives changed and now our little boy is growing oh so big. I felt the same way when he turned two, something appeared different about him. He <em>acted </em>older knowing he <em>is</em> a year older. </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We had a very busy week filled with treats for classmates at his school on Thursday, a birthday party at McDonalds with his little friends and a family party at home on Saturday only to head up north for the week on Sunday. Since Jack turned 3, we told him he would get to snowmobile and learn to ice fish, which he LOVED. He enjoyed every minute up north and needless to say we celebrated Jack's birthday for an entire week, literally - we had cupcakes to eat everynight up north so we sang to him. LOL Here's some pictures of our days celebrating THREE.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-56049886047835475522012-01-18T09:58:00.000-08:002012-01-18T09:58:24.997-08:00Growing Up & Spreading OutBeing a mom, I am growing as a person right along my kids and how they emerge into little beings. They grow like weeds. Their personalities are showing and I am learning so much from them. They are teaching me patience (which is spread thin) and forgiveness.<br />
They are validating my sewing passion and business, making me strive to the next level. Our little family is growing (not the number, just in gereral) and our business is sprouting as well. I couldn't be more content with how things are. I am happy.<br />
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Jack is nearly three and is very independent with a mind of his own. His favorite choice phrase is "No I cannot." Emphasis<em> CAN NOT</em>. It's been hard seeing this little boy get frustrated, throw tantrums and talk back lately but it's another part of the growth process I guess. Threes are the worst, so I have heard.<br />
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Bailey is almost 9 months and near crawling. She scoots backwards and zips around the kitchen in her walker but for the most part she is focused on trying to stand - at all times. She just wants to be like Jack - running amock and playing all day. She idolizes him and this is by far the best thing about parenting to me; seeing your children love eachother unconditionally. It's only a matter of time before her first birthday approaches in May and time will speed yet again. I love capturing these moments...<br />
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Today was an epic day for baby Jack blankets. For a week I have been prepping for a meeting with the merchandising manager at the Milwaukee County Zoo and today was the day. We discussed opportunities of having our animal print silk loveys in the MKE Cty Zoo gift shops and everything looks promising. I have a tendancy of getting in over my head so I am staying positive that things will work out. He was interested in carrying them in their store and having them stocked by Memorial Weekend. AND Jack and Bailey will be on the Point of Sale signage - how amazing. Everything I do is for my kids and to see my creations with my babies on the signage in a very public high traffic gift shoppe is a true success for me. It is a stepping stone of getting the word out about my product and I am elated right now. Fingers crossed the final details go through next week!Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-23336983593701869502012-01-07T18:52:00.000-08:002012-01-07T18:54:03.927-08:00Potty Mouth While on the PottySo today Jack had his first #1 and #2 in a public restroom. He was a bunch of nerves but he had that look in his eyes like he needed to go. After taking him in the restroom several times, he finally told me his tummy hurt. I sat him on the potty and OMG. The kid just ripped away without a fear. I love him at this age, quite fearless.<br />
After proceeding to toot away, he left a little remnant in the potty. Seeing it for the first time after all that noise, he yelled OH SHIT, OH MAN. My jaw dropped but I attempted to not make a big deal of it. I just said, let's use our words and say Oh Dear or Oh Gosh.<br />
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This adventure left him telling the entire restaurant that he pooped and peed and it left me speechless - which does not happen often.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-20422181324182588682012-01-06T14:06:00.000-08:002012-01-06T14:06:34.785-08:00A feces kind of dayChanged 3 dirty diapers of Bailey this AM. Already the morning was a blur. Here's my afternoon after naps.<br />
Jack pooped on the potty! YAY. *% it fell off his butt and onto his foot. He shook it off. I cleaned up mess.<br />
Bailey ARMY CRAWLED today!! Backwards! It was a proud moment. No poo can bring me down today.<br />
Bailey pooped. (a suprise while changing her diaper) Jack needed to poop. I changed her and put her in crib. <br />
Jack pooped. Attempted to take off his underwear and put it in the potty. Underwear too. Cleaned up mess.<br />
Bailey screaming. I forgot to put a diaper on her after last change. She peed in crib. Switched crib sheet.<br />
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I dont know how many times I washed my hands and still found some sort of grossness on me. Cleaning house and showering again.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-49047789388826145542012-01-03T07:31:00.000-08:002012-01-03T07:31:27.259-08:00A Mom MomentI just returned from taking Jack to his Pre 3K class and got in my car and sobbed. You know that uncontrolable snotty sob for no reason? At least it was a happy sob...all because my mini man is growing up. I am reasurred by my own mother that there will be many more of these moments.<br />
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Since Friday we have been potty training Jack and it has been going a lot better than expected. He caught on completely by Sunday and I have my husband to thank, after all Jack realized that Mommy cannot pee on Cheerios the way Daddy does. (yes we had the anatomy talk). He has been doing great and telling others (Gramee) that he has to go and will run to the bathroom and do his business. I am amazed, proud and have chalked up another transition into boyhood. Do other moms get this weepy during these transitions? I remember the last time I sobbed like this was when we took down his crib and he started sleeping in his Big Boy Bed.<br />
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Anyways, Jack was nervous about going to school this morning and it was a battle getting both kids out of the house. He was scared about the school potty and I explained how nice his teachers are and that they there to help him. The moment he arrived, he was so proud and confident; talking about peeing at the school potty (I think they have a urinal!). I collected his things in his mailbox and noticed an adorable Christmas card to Brian and I with a picture of him and lost it...cried at how grown up he looks. Sobbing in my car, the uncontrolable snotty sob.<br />
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As I wait at home - keeping busy - until 11:30 pickup time, I cross my fingers for a great day for him with no accidents. Either way, he is growing up so fast and there is nothing I can do about it except embrace the change and give him a hug & smile.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-13597784323074076882012-01-02T19:56:00.000-08:002012-01-02T19:56:09.105-08:00My RelectionI have been overanalyzing this post for days. I want to reflect on the year that has passed but simply put, it was great. My daughter was born. Business is strong. My family is in good health. I surround myself with great people. I have grown as a person, as a mother, as a wife and friend. I have found new love in another little being. I understand the power of forgiveness and am trying every day to forgive myself for my own faults. I am trying to smile more and be positive, think less of bad thoughts and write out my blessings. <br />
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I find it funny how many people have talked to me on how positive I am and how it appears easy for me being at home with the kids. In all honesty, it is a thousand times harder to be positive than focus on the negative and simply stated: this blog helps. I tend to not think before I speak and writing things down allows me to erase...it allows me to put myself in check and really reflect on all that is great in my life. It's my therapy.<br />
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So cheers to 2011, thank you for being kind. Thank you for introducing me to many great things and allowing me to journal them. 2012 will be grand as I know we will make a lot more memories as a family of four.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-38459822698646354692012-01-02T16:37:00.000-08:002012-01-02T16:37:30.055-08:00Christmas has come and gone...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We had a very busy Merry Christmas - celebrating another first family of four. We created new traditions and memories for our family to take part in for years to come. I enjoyed our new kitchen, decorating and removing some of the clutter in our home in order to get ready for the holiday. Now we just need to move out more unused and unwanted <em>things </em>to make room for the new.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This past weekend we had our Legler Christmas in Madison as Brian's brother Barry was in town. The kids were hilarious opening presents (Bailey tried to steal everything of Jack's) and they had a great time seeing their uncles. We opened gifts and celebrated together visiting a family member in the hospital and it was such a memorable Christmas. It truly is not about where you are, it's the company that you keep that make all the moments special. This Saturday we spend time with my family and are attempting to go to the kids Christmas Mass at 6PM and Sunday we are going to hang out as a family of four. </div><br />
We decided that Christmas is going to be about creating new traditions for our own family and I am excited to see Jack & Bailey on Christmas morning (and enjoy the quiet while he plays with all his toys following). No rushing around, no plans...just us. <br />
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Here are some fun pictures of the weekend:<br />
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</div>It has been a trying few days with sick kids, plenty to do and loved ones in our thoughts & prayers. I am really looking forward to leaving town and spending Sat, Sun & Mon with the Legler family for our Christmas celebrations. The kids ans I have been busy making cookies for the weekend and it was my first attempt at my mother-in-law's famous M&M cookies. After a failed attempt yesterday, Jack and I managed to successfully redeem ourselves this morning. Here are some baking pictures from our two attempts.<br />
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</div>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-46925793012251988392011-12-15T12:34:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:34:19.287-08:00Holiday joy and chaosThe craziness is coming to a hault. Perhaps it is because I am done Christmas shopping and completed all holiday blanket orders, closing up shoppe until February. I am beginning to destress and it feels amazing to refocus on family. <br />
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We have been quite busy with holiday stuff over the past few weeks. Jack is old enough to understand traditions so it is exciting to share many new things with him and of course he loves his little sidekick Bailey to be right by his side. Professional pictures, Christmas cards, St Nick, Santa and making cookies are some of the many fun activities we have been busy with. Once Jack gets up from his nap today we are attempting making the famous Nana Nancy Cookies for Legler Christmas this weekend. If it doesnt turn out, it's Jack's fault. lol<br />
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Following Christmas, we are going to get some much needed R&R up north for five days before ringing in the New Year. 2012 is going to be grand and we need all the rest we can get. <br />
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Here's a summary of our holiday fun in pictures.<br />
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It's cliche to say that your love continues to grow for your significant other but it is true. A good partnership evolves and strengthens over time and I have so much respect for Brian for doing this as I am unable to due to health risks.<br />
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We are both excited about all the memories we are going to create with our blessed family of four and although we adore the baby stage Bailey is in, we are excited for all to come.<br />
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Our family bucket list:<br />
Disney trips<br />
RV trip with family & friends<br />
Family double bike rides<br />
Canada fishing for Jack, Brian and Randy<br />
American Girl Store in Chicago<br />
Cedar Pointe Rollercoaster weekend<br />
Camping<br />
San Diego Zoo<br />
& many moreBaby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-74619939048257464742011-11-29T07:55:00.000-08:002011-11-29T07:55:02.717-08:00It's beginning to look a lot like ChristmasI had my tree up before guests arrived on Thanksgiving. We usually do not have many guests in our house around the holidays so I wanted to express my holiday cheer - Christmas upstairs, Harvest down. Now I can just sit back, relax and coast through December without stressing to get up decorations. <br />
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Today it is cold. I was going to wait until December to update my blog for the upcoming holiday but since I have the house decorated, been singing carols and sending cards, I decided to post. Here's a few fun pictures of the kids gearing up for Christmas sitting in front of our tree. I will post more holiday pictures - professional, Santa and family fun throughout December. <br />
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Now it's time to decorate the house with boughs of jolly and sing holiday tunes for the next six weeks!<br />
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Goodbye fall. Hello Christmas.<br />
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This morning I was talking to a dear friend who has been struggling with pregnancy. Her and her husband have an appointment soon to review further options and it got me thinking about the gift of life. I believe God has a plan for everyone but at certain times you tilt your head wondering...these two people are destined to be parents, so why the struggle? It all comes down to faith...<br />
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I researched struggle a little bit and found this quote and it just made sense.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a class="mainquote" href="http://www.searchquotes.com/quotation/Once_all_struggle_is_grasped%2C_miracles_are_possible./244240/" title="Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible."><span style="color: #232323;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="firstword">Once</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> all <span style="border-bottom: #333 1px dotted;">struggle</span> is grasped, miracles are possible.</span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ~<span class="smtext"><a class="authorlink" href="http://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/author/Mao_Tse-Tung/"><em><span style="color: #272727; font-size: x-small;"> Mao Tse-Tung quotes </span></em></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="smtext">The gift of life is a miracle. If you could, would you give it? Think about it. Would you as a woman become a surrogate to someone so they can in turn experience this gift of pure love. To have a child that is theirs, to raise a child and know they will give it endless love? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="smtext">I would become a surrogate to certain people. To my friend? In. A. Heartbeat. This couple is supposed to be parents. She is a dear friend. I know her family as they are almost my own. They are loving. They deserve to be blessed to create love out of love and if I can pay it forward by giving that gift, I would should they decide to.</span></span>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-10386800666934119002011-11-16T10:14:00.000-08:002011-11-16T10:17:16.188-08:00A wife's love letter to her husbandI've known you forever, in my heart. You were every man I hoped to be with and nothing like any guy I ever dated. You are the best of my father; humorous and playful. You are a little girl's prince and every Ken doll I played with. I dreamed of being a wife, mother and friend to a best friend and my wish came true through you.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwa2ROqtSlo1ti4FyGz8PEiWt07NZ7zWK-J3ONYEURFrKJk4YPKNdBGMTVS-5sa3iiWAonkmotFoWgk2iwlrx7HOKCefapknflipJVJVRapbPrb-m0xWggPEs2JhqdGX0CHCwJ4hyphenhyphenT38o/s1600/Brian+and+Kelley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwa2ROqtSlo1ti4FyGz8PEiWt07NZ7zWK-J3ONYEURFrKJk4YPKNdBGMTVS-5sa3iiWAonkmotFoWgk2iwlrx7HOKCefapknflipJVJVRapbPrb-m0xWggPEs2JhqdGX0CHCwJ4hyphenhyphenT38o/s640/Brian+and+Kelley.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RIfAjirmJYt__gLgQPNqEjJJgpeCpJDqtdNxn-_r9rgR8ckAxJfEToYeXGUykovULOPJtA_a32AfuAscSAMlirZ9_8r8T2zbJ_XfFMH_BxLR7OQE3Q99UFAbFATtO5xyglfc87C4mVkr/s1600/us.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RIfAjirmJYt__gLgQPNqEjJJgpeCpJDqtdNxn-_r9rgR8ckAxJfEToYeXGUykovULOPJtA_a32AfuAscSAMlirZ9_8r8T2zbJ_XfFMH_BxLR7OQE3Q99UFAbFATtO5xyglfc87C4mVkr/s320/us.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I never thought I was deserving, days I still don't believe I am but then you constantly remind me. You cherish our time together. You honor me, support me, raise me up and celebrate with me. You make me want to be a better person. I owe you for all the hope you have instilled in me. For being my rock and balancing each other out on days when they were much needed.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>You are my best friend. My soul mate. My husband. Half of me. You are the greatest father to our children and I fall deeper in love with you more each day when I see you with them. The light in their eyes fill when you are near and that is love. I am a witness to pure joy & love. The two lives we've created together were made out of pure love. We will raise them with pure love. And, one day we will smile at each other knowingly as they each find their own soul mate. Thank you my love for the brilliant life we've created together. Thank you for making all my dreams come true.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9JvDYhyphenhyphenpR3Iu9sKKK3fFBY-gweSuOJTxZsdNOEU-l-VHvVmomrRLHGwCNz-PbtG3Kg5y705IJil6qVI51LU7Wx5MfMem8osdYnKfhpm5je0ylHWwi-pMIG7vgC9DdOlsHkC-Q1Em0CsL/s1600/family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9JvDYhyphenhyphenpR3Iu9sKKK3fFBY-gweSuOJTxZsdNOEU-l-VHvVmomrRLHGwCNz-PbtG3Kg5y705IJil6qVI51LU7Wx5MfMem8osdYnKfhpm5je0ylHWwi-pMIG7vgC9DdOlsHkC-Q1Em0CsL/s320/family.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">forever endeavors.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">xxoo Kelley</div>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-57211259275331411652011-11-14T06:09:00.000-08:002011-11-14T06:09:30.189-08:00Where does the time go?<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJajR86J9IKz1QaYzyiZfZaJ92ItgnQxxJSy3Tqb6icJaCbTXUHEIlx4-k7qsLf0kN_-zKfmBvTGaoM054WxrJpN3UO4iF_6kwrwrYUj6o7-TWXDevBB8LDCfdFA6d6IOw9UMYcpc0cD7w/s1600/Bailey+in+Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJajR86J9IKz1QaYzyiZfZaJ92ItgnQxxJSy3Tqb6icJaCbTXUHEIlx4-k7qsLf0kN_-zKfmBvTGaoM054WxrJpN3UO4iF_6kwrwrYUj6o7-TWXDevBB8LDCfdFA6d6IOw9UMYcpc0cD7w/s320/Bailey+in+Room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I feel like time is just flying by with these kids. Bailey is 6 1/2 months and already eating people foods, drinking from a sippy cup and sitting and playing in her room solo. We recenty removed her rocker and other unused items from her room and started turning it into a play area. <br />
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Bailey just cracks us up. She is really starting to emerge into her personality and realize she has a voice. She has this demeanor about her that she gets from Brian, very laid back, always smiling and just goes with the flow. But when she wants something, she is her mother's daughter! She gives this look like, you better take care of me NOW or else. lol<br />
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Before long, she will be crawling...walking and talking (back).Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-54652583703692601802011-11-08T10:14:00.000-08:002011-11-08T10:19:03.945-08:00Forget About It<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-Mc4LQRMlWPg-5jcQW80UvrUxL818_VLVED6EbMn1bLk5e5xPeFhiVE_ZSd9Du8rK55gfjrZ-bigwhtZ1iD3KnIQ0Duj_IqdHQ0RByCmEMynIh9zXNgtAQdACTYL1ctBY3dgH6lCdPS5/s1600/top_mommy_blogs_com_headerright.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-Mc4LQRMlWPg-5jcQW80UvrUxL818_VLVED6EbMn1bLk5e5xPeFhiVE_ZSd9Du8rK55gfjrZ-bigwhtZ1iD3KnIQ0Duj_IqdHQ0RByCmEMynIh9zXNgtAQdACTYL1ctBY3dgH6lCdPS5/s1600/top_mommy_blogs_com_headerright.gif" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I haven't fully adjusted to daylight savings time; yea...that's my reasoning. I had one lazy Sunday and since I have been off my mommy game. Usually I am able to juggle it all but all I want to do is to simply forget about this morning. I forgot everything necessary when I left the house to take Jack to school. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I forgot to drink coffee. I forgot I was on empty. I forgot Bailey had a doctor visit. I forgot diapers and wipes. I forgot to give her Tylenol. I forgot about my monthly visitor and had a warm welcome in the doctor's office. I forgot backup. I stole a newborn diaper for myself - classy. I forgot about timing things out. Bailey fell asleep in the car as it was time to pick up Jack. It's was pouring...Drove home only to avoid an accident and watched two cars collide in the middle of an intersection. I was their only witness. Forget sticking around, I have two kids in the car and it's near nap time. I veered and carried on my journey forgetting to look in the rear view.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I am home and back in my pijamas. It is nap time and the house is quiet. I am not leaving again until tomorow except to get my mail.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Someone was sending me yellow lights all over the place to simply SLOW DOWN. This post is your wake up call to ease into the week. I give you permission.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-69408943935055939932011-11-06T09:27:00.000-08:002011-11-06T09:27:32.847-08:00A Minute of Thanks<span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Oprah's status update on FB just asked me: If you had 1 minute to thank someone who has had a big impact on your life, what would you say? </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFSe-i7RYSsYgbg80iWjU8GODIKKvr33cQD7OUuCZJhZKZvnb6pKo1yoJ7kViUon4Nz8EHcaTmbzxiRLHBWQULX-SMs8dt-hVCyqHTjKUx0b8y5douA6NNLg14NM-GekgqiPHdCmSJEye/s1600/GivingThanks-floral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFSe-i7RYSsYgbg80iWjU8GODIKKvr33cQD7OUuCZJhZKZvnb6pKo1yoJ7kViUon4Nz8EHcaTmbzxiRLHBWQULX-SMs8dt-hVCyqHTjKUx0b8y5douA6NNLg14NM-GekgqiPHdCmSJEye/s320/GivingThanks-floral.jpg" width="261" /></a><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">I would say this to my old boss at GMR Marketing. Thank you for laying me off in April 2009. (2 weeks after returning from my maternity leave) It changed my life. It changed my perspective on myself, my family and it brought out true colors of those I thought were my support system. It allowed me to find my passion, get creative and start my business. Most of all, it allowed me time with my family. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Finally, after realizing this blessing in disguise, I got over it. I turned apples into apple juice and now run a fun successful business out of my home and hang out with my kids. I used my therapy of my new sewing hobby to make money. I got lucky. It doesnt happen to everyone, I just stuck with it and have my husband and in-laws to thank. Either way, it was my pet project - something to keep me busy and keep my mind sane. Sewing saved me. Thank you for laying me off Tony. I am happy.</span>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-26742541234172051232011-11-05T05:18:00.000-07:002011-11-05T05:18:10.800-07:00Celebrating a Half Birthday!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday Bailey turned 6 months old, where does the time go? The half birthday -to me- is a very important milestone especially when they are a baby. Things tend to get easier, she is mobile and we have adapted to her cries/signs. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Bailey is a very happy and content little girl. She is always smiling. I have never seen a child light up so much when we enter a room. She is really starting to show her personality and project her voice. Lately, all she wants to do is zoom around and play in her walker - which her brother always "helps" her with. She continues to strengthen her back muscles by being nosy and sitting up. She is playing with a few floor toys and manages to keep her brother entertained until he gets too aggressive and excited around her.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Another milestone approaching...Brian is turning 30! He doesnt want a big celebration, just to spend time with family. Thats exactly what he is getting, a day with the kids while I attend Heidi's baby shower! lol</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We have a dinner planned with his parents and brother at Quaker Steak & Lube and I am getting some strawberry shortcake cupakes (with cupcake toppers of course). Turning thirty to us doesnt seem like a deal. I dont know why people do not embrace this milestone. I personally think that 25 was a hard one - i started forgetting my age after that birthday. Now, I will be thirty in June and am so grateful for all I accomplished, as is Brian. Bring on 40! That doesnt have as good of ring to it. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It's a tough job hosting Turkey Dinner but with a new kitchen, why not? The funny thing about turkey at our house this year is that I outsourced all there is to cook. Am I being lazy? Smart? Nope, just nervous to take the plumge and cook something that everyone relies on to be good. Growing up my mom always tried new ways to cook a turkey and put too much pressure on herself. This year I don't need the pressure, just want to enjoy the amazing company that I keep. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>My focus this year is creating traditions for my family. Now that Jack is old enough, he can partake in many activities...and I definitely came up with some creative things to keep that boy entertained. I have a turkey hat for Bailey, pilgrim hats, Indian feathers, a paper tablecloth in need of some hand-print turkeys and much more. Family gatherings should always be fun, low expectations and a chance to make a lot of memories. Stay tuned for a lot of "in the works" pictures of our crafty creations for Turkey time. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Jack went as a pirate; Captain Jack Sparrow and Bailey was all snuggled in a Penguin suit. The weekend prior we ventured to Boo at the Zoo and he got to meet the "Really Tall BIG" (as Jack says) Captain Jack there. We adored seeing him in his costume and he got a lot of compliments at the zoo for his cool costume, he couldn't stop smiling when people <em>somehow </em>knew to call him Jack.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHPyzeumWt8V0f2Jhc_y6rXNHS5MJu0uqe11M0rGutoaZYrOibv3xbAQ2islut3iBexfSrkXu30UUOQTaAsLV7z7GtTOhHv-AULw9Ta5VCW6eBq99rxBmjJ8JyMA2_tzMchh_rNSHnaFZ/s1600/Halloween2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHPyzeumWt8V0f2Jhc_y6rXNHS5MJu0uqe11M0rGutoaZYrOibv3xbAQ2islut3iBexfSrkXu30UUOQTaAsLV7z7GtTOhHv-AULw9Ta5VCW6eBq99rxBmjJ8JyMA2_tzMchh_rNSHnaFZ/s320/Halloween2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The Hales Corners trick or treat was on Sunday and the weather was gross. It was windy, rainy and cold but we had a few visitors at our door and a lot of leftover candy - win/win. We had Brian's parents and my dad and step-mom over for pizza and let Jack hand out candy to all the kids. He wore his pirate costume with the wig and ARRRR'd at people as they approached the door. He was the perfect entertainment!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Yesterday was Halloween and Jack wore his Spiderman pijamas all day. We had a Halloween playdate at his friend Will's house and he scared everyone with his Spidey mask. We had punch, candy, searched for pumpkins/decorated hem with stickers and Jack chased his friends for a few hours. A happy chaos moment seeing him with his friends and spending time with the moms is always a plus. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317591342909180082.post-45216203866696085652011-10-27T18:54:00.000-07:002011-10-27T18:54:17.227-07:00Getting this off my chestMany of my posts spew positivity. These posts are my revised draft of my rough. My rough draft of my blogs are simply for me to get all my random thoughts out and wash my hands of them. This post however, will help me vent and get things off my chest, literally.<br />
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Have you ever had anxiety? It's my way of being stressed. My muscles tense up and I get this full feeling in my chest as if I can't breathe. I feel anxious, probably because I have a lot of orders to do and updates for my client and I am trying to get them all completed before the busy Halloween weekend. <br />
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I couldnt get any sewing done for my orders. I spent the afternoon attempting to get my little Bailey down for a much needed nap. My little missfit was overtired and fighting the z's. Running upstairs to check on Jack and entertain him, then back down to calm Bailey, I was exhausted. After 90 minutes of rocking, swaying, singing, crying it out and feeding, she finally gave in - all for a thirty minute nap. Dinner and a Legler family dance party with me, Brian, Jack and Bailey put a great cap to the kiddo evening. Bath and bed went smooth and it was time to finally create...then my anxiety hit.<br />
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I have been focusing a lot of my energy thinking about certain people and sometimes feel as if their priorities are a little jolted. It comes down to me not understanding their actions and always feel as if there is something that I did wrong to create this behavior. I don't know if I will ever understand them, but I know I cannot change them. Either way, I am done ranting and am going to go to my gym and go swimming - my new stress reliever.Baby Jack Blanketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533926661227510416noreply@blogger.com0