tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071555258068634772024-02-19T08:30:02.629-05:00Shelze's WorldHere is the adventure of going from newlyweds to becoming parents and everything in between.Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.comBlogger483125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-36995615671140756682018-09-10T15:26:00.000-04:002018-09-10T15:24:04.818-04:00greetings Michelejoyrn <a href="https://goo.gl/8EDmWd">https://goo.gl/8EDmWd</a> michelejoyrnShelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-20331874317038909222013-11-03T01:40:00.001-04:002013-11-03T08:13:50.774-05:00Christmas is NovChristmas is by far my favorite holiday. How can one be sad around all the beauty of the lights, sounds and all that is Christmas?!? Well, on Saturday my in-laws came to visit and wanted to do something. It was with some googling and some assistance of a friend that we came to decide to go to Koziar's Christmas Village. I haven't been there since 1997, so it was practically the first time I was there. Turns out they open the first Saturday of November EVERY single year. Maybe I will make this a tradition now?!? If anyone wants to go, let me know. I am not going to overwhelm you with all of the photos (if you go to my Facebook page you can see them all) but I am going to share some of my favorites throughout this post and hopefully more until we go again. Trust me, we WILL go again. Here are some of my favorites...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9kOprgEE1ym0zcTHQ5gm-ClKxLKNAAAZj7N0wpZ7PYk0NntWo5b5_QlVPpJlhbMaP-lMpGqbHzdxwTx_VR8lDsvT5aEUemPNERyUh8y1y5_pOpmrB4oC0RyQ5BMvCq4VarHMDgMA1Bw/s640/blogger-image--902386438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9kOprgEE1ym0zcTHQ5gm-ClKxLKNAAAZj7N0wpZ7PYk0NntWo5b5_QlVPpJlhbMaP-lMpGqbHzdxwTx_VR8lDsvT5aEUemPNERyUh8y1y5_pOpmrB4oC0RyQ5BMvCq4VarHMDgMA1Bw/s640/blogger-image--902386438.jpg"></a></div>This is the view of the village as you are arriving at it. The lights of the village light up a very dark stretch of road.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC-jmJO6TSgOlL_06WlUkuTT7zHAO22Ju4Ks7pO-S0ig5B0Md6y-EK8udthCi2HxhAtWebYx5Z_UMkH2EUItvy7aFNd9KVrl09AxC_Os5DX8za4j44x3_8vi176JC4NIurZisiZoVN4s/s640/blogger-image-1917902043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC-jmJO6TSgOlL_06WlUkuTT7zHAO22Ju4Ks7pO-S0ig5B0Md6y-EK8udthCi2HxhAtWebYx5Z_UMkH2EUItvy7aFNd9KVrl09AxC_Os5DX8za4j44x3_8vi176JC4NIurZisiZoVN4s/s640/blogger-image-1917902043.jpg"></a></div>Saturday selfie in front of Makayla's favorite place, the cookie shop where they have the best Hot Apple Cider ever!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0l4cItxDhVOHiK9YabrCjUN_zO3A4AgQY9jWX6sK8shri89wJZ2XOITrPmM3evjwc43Jo1xaLLKkF437sKsKqgGBrcw64yI5TYU-BIHkshB-86E_YOUVuRzYmojCyYB-CfLJqPanXK0/s640/blogger-image-1484487461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0l4cItxDhVOHiK9YabrCjUN_zO3A4AgQY9jWX6sK8shri89wJZ2XOITrPmM3evjwc43Jo1xaLLKkF437sKsKqgGBrcw64yI5TYU-BIHkshB-86E_YOUVuRzYmojCyYB-CfLJqPanXK0/s640/blogger-image-1484487461.jpg"></a></div>In front of one of the little houses in the village. Makayla loved looking inside them and oohing over the stuff inside.</div><div><br></div><div>And finally,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp-plNINCQintyhQfaBpvAJPNaGbqI9W1z4Xjl9yLVC_K-Tjdlc0MdCSwZwQJVx5MeT5T-E_MvayWseQA7svLmq71QoBV3tw5aWvRm18mn8p3QybcP2hjFZHQ1aFLBrpptzsrYgusNl4/s640/blogger-image--1116950419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp-plNINCQintyhQfaBpvAJPNaGbqI9W1z4Xjl9yLVC_K-Tjdlc0MdCSwZwQJVx5MeT5T-E_MvayWseQA7svLmq71QoBV3tw5aWvRm18mn8p3QybcP2hjFZHQ1aFLBrpptzsrYgusNl4/s640/blogger-image--1116950419.jpg"></a></div>With the bear on the way out. Makayla wanted nothing to do with it when we first ft there, but then wanted too before we leave. I would say it was a success.</div><div><br></div><div>Yes, I know it isn't even thanksgiving yet, but with everything going on in my life, a lot which I cannot talk about yet, I needed something to make me truly happy. So, going to Christmas Village definitely was the therapy I needed. I promise, I won't skip Thanksgiving, I was just checking the waters to see what it was like. I.still.love Christmas! Can't wait for this year!</div>Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-50915374284250993542013-10-02T20:54:00.001-04:002013-10-02T20:54:59.485-04:00Kids say the darnest thingsToday, my best friend asked me if I would watch her son. Duh, without question. Her son is my daughter's best friend and boyfriend. After school we went to a park and the kids had a lot of fun. They even raced acorns down all the slides. We ate dinner and then that's when the fun began.<div>Makayla and her friend were playing house (I think). Their conversations were along the lines of this..</div><div>Makayla, "I am going to work at the hospital."</div><div>BF, "I work there too, and McDonald's"</div><div>M, " see you!"</div><div>Later, when they are coming 'home'</div><div>M, "I gotta go back to work,</div><div>BF, "why?"</div><div>M, "They need me"</div><div>Side note. I am an operating room nurse who takes at least 60 hours of call a month and sometimes I get called back in. Makayla doesn't like that I get called in so when that happens I tell her they need me. </div><div>Next scene</div><div>M: "you go to bed, I go to work"</div><div>BF: "it doesn't work that way"</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVeIAJr0QL019w9Xr5PkQ9SlQRXZakjt0BmzIgltHpLPWnhREyWcZ6SRLI5OzKHFFDC888HpOTCXkzumBWBiHYiZyVQE1xLa9aCsGzLWYkIsKqH0Pl7PcVm7K9Gbpz7wHX4rVNpfSBWw/s640/blogger-image--520340561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVeIAJr0QL019w9Xr5PkQ9SlQRXZakjt0BmzIgltHpLPWnhREyWcZ6SRLI5OzKHFFDC888HpOTCXkzumBWBiHYiZyVQE1xLa9aCsGzLWYkIsKqH0Pl7PcVm7K9Gbpz7wHX4rVNpfSBWw/s640/blogger-image--520340561.jpg"></a></div>My flashlight crusaders on our walk to get the mail. </div><div>It was a great day. Now we are watching some Jake as we get ready for bed. Night ya'll.</div>Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-55567246527947869392013-05-30T04:00:00.000-04:002013-05-30T04:00:00.764-04:00FountainsSo, yes, I know that this blog has been neglected, and I know that I am terrible at photo journaling my time with Makayla, but it is better to be a part of the moment sometimes than to stand by and capture them. My good friend Stef (who I haven't seen in a long time) wanted to meet up, so we headed over to the Promenade shops, where they have a jet park. I haven't even been there, but I figured what the heck, it's going to be a hot one right. We arrived a little early, hoping for a good parking spot, and we couldn't have asked for a better one. Makayla didn't really know what to think at first....<br />
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I cannot wait until next week when we go again. Hopefully different photos and the same results, sheer joy and happiness. Who would have known that a free water jet park would be so much fun?!? And why didn't I know about this sooner?<br />
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In M&M world, I saw this....<br />
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Inside, it smelled DELICIOUS!! I couldn't inhale enough of the chocolate smell...<br />
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It was a beautiful Friday, it was the beginning of a great night. Don't forget to check out my other <a href="http://piratebootyfitness.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> to learn about the awesomeness that followed.</div>
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I pray for Boston, I pray for the families of the deceased and those of the injured. I pray for the medical staff and for the police officers to be able to do what is best for the rest of us. These tragic events bring even more emotion into my half marathon in 11 days. I will now also be running for Boston!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-74022492293688962782013-04-10T06:24:00.000-04:002013-04-10T06:24:58.500-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I downloaded a new game to my phone for Makayla to play with. It is called Rockstar Mickey. Well, you get many options, like play their version of guitar hero and make Mickey dance. Well, I also found out that you can get your photo taken with the one and only Mickey Mouse....<br />
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As you can tell, Makayla is not impressed, but I was....<br />
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Then, there is the dressing room game....see..you are able to do whatever you want to Mickey here. Makayla loves this part, but I think she likes taking pictures more. I took my phone from here when she was finished playing with the game, and this is what I found. I do have to admit...she really did have fun "dressing" Mickey...<br />
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We later found out that Mickey can also get a guitar. Makayla didn't like that part, but I am interested to see what else she changes Mickey too. <br />
Happy March! Here's to a great "warmer" month!<br />
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Today is Ash Wednesday. For those of us that are Catholic, it is the time of the year where we fast (today, Holy Thursday and Good Friday), give up things, usually things we cannot do without, and remember what we are preparing ourselves for. I usually give up junk food, soda, stuff like that, but since I don't eat the junk food, or drink the soda, giving them up would be pointless. This year, I am giving up excuses. All kinds of excuses that prevent me from working out. "There isn't enough time," "I'm tired." those are not excuses I am privy too. I have a half marathon in a little over 70 days, so I need to make sure I get all the training in. So, I really know that I need to stay clear of not getting that run done, not getting in the pool. I need to know that I am firing on all cylinders. Don't worry, I am not putting my training plans on here. No, that is what my other blog is for. I also want it to be noted that I will NOT be giving up coffee, or Facebook, I did that last year.<br />
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Giving up the excuses seems like enough for me this year.<br />
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Hope you have a happy Ash Wednesday! What are you giving up for Lent?Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-2900102602487447132013-02-06T08:29:00.000-05:002013-02-06T08:29:26.891-05:00Pinkalicious and sickness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">Last Saturday, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pinkalicious-victoria-kann/1100151809?ean=9780060776398" target="_blank">Pinkalicious</a> was playing at </span><a href="http://www.statetheatre.org/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">The State Theater in Easton</a><span style="text-align: start;">. While neither Makayla nor I knew anything about it, I had heard it was a cute little show. And with wanting to take her out to see a live performance, I figured why not. So, I called my sister R and invited her and my niece S. I also asked my mom and my cousin Steph if her daughter could go. I knew that they had seen it in NYC and how much they loved it. So I thought I would see if she wanted to see it with us. It turned out to be a girl's day, and Makayla was so excited about going to see it. I know she didn't know what to expect, but since I made a big deal out of the day, I think she knew it was something special. So, since it was Pinkalicious, I HAD to dress her in pink...</span></div>
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When it was time to leave for the performance, my cousin's daughter couldn't wait to read the story of Pinkalicious to Makayla...</div>
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Just then, the play began...and this is how she sat the ENTIRE time. <br />
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until she couldn't see, then she sat on my lap, until I told her she couldn't in fact go up on the stage, and then she sat with my mom. I think she loved it. She loved the clapping, the singing, the dancing. I would say that it was a success. Hmm...now to find more theater for her.<br />
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Then, Sunday was the superbowl and well, I didn't take any pictures of that. Monday came and she had a low grade fever but I sent her to day care hoping that it was just a passing thing. At 330 it spiked at day care to 103 and that is where this happy kid has become so sick :( Since Monday afternoon she has been fighting me tooth and nail about taking medicine for her fever. The highest it was was Monday night (and again last night) at 104.4. But, since 230 this morning the highest it was was 103. We are working on a cooling trend. As a matter of fact, at 500 this morning, she was wide awake, laughing, coloring, helping me cook. She seemed like herself again. I won't go into too much detail, but let's just say it all started looking better after she used the bathroom this morning. About an hour ago, she settled back down...<br />
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and is resting comfortably. I am going to check her temperature and then hopefully I will be able to go off to PT. There is a lot of stuff I get to talk to the physical therapist about, but I am only going if she is ok. She is ok...we will get through this. With lots of coffee and lots of faith, she will get better.</div>
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One of the things that the beach house has is a pool. If you know me, and I am guessing you do since you are reading this, you know that I come from a family of swimmers. We used to spend out summers outside in bathing suits, like they were street clothes. We would be in them from probably 7 am until 10 pm almost.every.night. It was awesome! We made up games, entertained ourselves for hours, all at a cheap price. When we weren't at my grandmother's swimming, we would be at the local pool racing our little hearts out, only to go back to the pool again all over again. This is something I hope my daughter loves as much as I do. As much as it seems the next generation of us are. See, my daughter is in the younger half of grandchildren. Granted, there are only 4, but there are 2 older and 1 younger. Anyway, last summer my nephew fell in love with swimming. If I am right, and I think I am, he still loves it. My niece, she is a fish. But, I know that she will want to do what the older 2 are doing, and I don't want to have to tell her no. The beach last summer, a success. I was worried because she was only 1, but she was great with it. In fact she loved it. I am hoping to take her there more often this year. Here that R, I have lots of week days off! (JK, kinda, I know you are crazy busy with work and school). Anyway, I will take her.<br />
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Wait, what was I talking about, see, I get lost in the beach just talking about it. Oh, anyway, The summer means outdoors and pools and swimming so I want to be able to enjoy the pool a little bit more, so I knew I had to get Makayla to understand and be safe around the pool. So, I joined the local <a href="http://www.nazarethymca.org/" target="_blank">Y</a> so I myself can use other avenues to cross train, but also so I can sign her up for swim lessons. Today, was her first lesson. And while you can't tell from this photo, she absolutely loved it.<br />
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She was saying cheese, and swimming all at the same time when I took this picture. She was so well behaved, she was pointing out all the colors of the bathing suits that all the kids were wearing, and she was even so excited for all the kids to be swimming. Finally, it was our turn. She was nervous at first (I was too, this is my first time taking a swimming class, not teaching one) but as soon as her feet got wet, she was no longer nervous. She couldn't wait to start. She kicked with a kick board, she reached for a disc. She blew bubbles, and then applauded herself when she did. She didn't like her back so much, but I think she will get over that. It was the first day and all.<br />
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The saddest part, when the class was over. She didn't want to get out. I had to bribe her that we would be back. So far, this was the best money I could spend.<br />
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After class, all she wanted was pretzels, so we went to Target, and bought pretzels. She must have swam her heart out because she only ate 2 pretzels and then fell asleep (2.5 hours ago!)<br />
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I cannot wait to see how she develops with future swim lessons. I/we will probably continue them until the summer when we will be outside, but I will cross that bridge when we come to it. I know that I could probably teach her what she needs to know, but I love the interaction she gets with other children and I think that is something that is important to her growth. Saturday morning swim lessons do make for crazy Saturday mornings here, but it is completely and utterly worth it!<br />
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Happy Saturday!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-34043030043551401062013-01-03T22:21:00.002-05:002013-01-03T22:22:00.288-05:00Hi ho HI hoIt's off to school I go. Well, Makayla, and it's really day care but who's going to correct her. She got this backpack from my sister <a href="http://www.rockle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">R</a> for Christmas and what can I say, I am a sucker for it...<br />
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Doesn't this backpack kill you?!?! It kills me. She even tells me she can't go without it. It's hers. The things she learns. It's cold, she needs her boots. We get outside, she needs her mittens. (As a side note, she now knows how to put her thumbs in the correct hole). She is growing up too fast!<br />
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Happy Thursday!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-68094630639359243332013-01-02T22:44:00.002-05:002013-01-02T22:44:43.426-05:00New Year Snow AngelHappy New Year! I hope that 2013 brings you everything your little hearts desire. As we come to a new year, we are all at the mercy of tradition to make resolutions. This year, I am working on many small things, but they all have the goal of making me a better me. Sorry if that makes me a little selfish, but every once in a while we need too. Anyway, to start of the year right, I will share some pictures from the first snowfall of the season. It also ended 2012 the right way. As you know, Makayla is 2, so last year the little snow we did have, she wanted nothing to do with it. This year, I didn't know how she would react. I think these pictures speak volumes....<br />
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I don't own a sled, so I waxed up the bottom of my laundry basket and used that instead. She loved it! She really liked it too that at some point the "sled" turned her around backwards as she went down the hill! "More mommy!"<br />
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I have to say that our first snowfall was a success! I can't wait for more snow, but hopefully I will have time to go get a real sled. In the meantime, I love how much she takes after me with wanting to be outside, exploring everything. She really is a breath of fresh air.</div>
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I hope your New Year's was what you wanted, and I hope that you have your eyes set on some great things for 2013. We are all in this together, Happy New Year!!<br />
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So, my brother in law got Makayla a car just because...and not just any car...<br />
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I car that I think looks a little like a porsche...<br />
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Makayla had to help put it together. "Me do daddy, me do!" Over and over she repeated...<br />
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Right after this picture was taken she had a heart to heart with me. "Mommy, get in, I drive you shopping." "Makayla, mommy doesn't fit." Makayla got out of her car, and said "Mommy, get in, we go shopping, and I push." Oh girlfriend, how much I love that you love to spend time with me. I can't wait for many more adventures with you. Happy Wednesday!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-18803688210362206512012-12-14T13:49:00.000-05:002012-12-14T13:49:10.517-05:00Happiest of Birthdays...If you know me irl, then you know that today is the birthday of the sweet little girl who made me a mom. I didn't know it at the time that today was going to be her birthday, but when you are gestational diabetic they don't let you go to 40 weeks. 2 weeks before my birthday 2 years ago, I went in for my ultrasound appointment and the doctor said that I wasn't going to make it to 40 weeks. So, he said let's go meet with the scheduler and find out when we will be having this baby. I thought it was funny at the time that he said we, but looking back, there were a lot of people who were having this baby with me. The scheduler said, "looks like Wednesday, Dec 14th is the day we will be inducing you." I really asked if I could have her on a Friday so that I didn't have to miss more of work, and I was told that it will be Wed. Okay fine, Dec 14th it is. The next 2 weeks were a blur. Between work and getting last minute items together for her arrival, and then actually realizing that I was going to be a mom sooner than later all hit me at once. Tuesday Dec 13, I went to work as usual, and worked my 8 hour day. I went home and tried to nap, but I knew what the next day was going to be. How could they possibly expect me to sleep! But I tried to rest, and I FORCED myself to rest. Between resting and watching the clock I made little favors to give to the staff that was going to be there with me. In all honesty, I HAD no idea what the next day was going to entail. At 2230, I ate my last meal for the night, and at the time gave myself my last ever dose of insulin. (As of today, 2 years later, I am no longer diabetic and my blood sugar levels have been monitored and so far they continue to be good). At about 2330 the husband and I headed up to the Big House, if you ever saw this hospital here, you would think it is an airport. They have a scrolling marquee in it and I swear I expect it to say that your luggage has arrived at carousel 3. But I digress. My folks knew what time I had to be there, I made sure to keep them as involved as they wanted to be, but since this was my first, I didn't really expect to see them right away. Anyway, we got to the hospital at like 2350, and checked in. Then the waiting began. At 0015, my folks showed up and we were still waiting. I chuckled because they were there already, but I also knew that they wouldn't have missed this in a moment. At half past midnight they finally called me and escorted me back to what would be my home until the sweet babes arrived. It was a whirl wind of paper work, and the staff was really awesome. The IV only hurt a little, and in all honesty, I don't really remember the details of the morning. I remember them telling me that they were going to start the induction now, and that it was a matter of time before the baby comes, but to try to stay as comfortable as possible. I don't ever remember peeing, and looking back, I must have been really dehydrated to not pee and have an 8 pound baby on top of my bladder. I remember a little after 1, I met the anesthesiologist and the nurse anesthetist and that later the CRNA provided me with the epidural. By later, I mean like 10 hours later, I waited until I was 5cm dilated. I had a lot of fears about that part, but it didn't hurt at all. Not even a little. Looking back, I think if I have more children I will get the epidural right away and just ask for the medication later, but again, I don't remember that part so I can honestly say it didn't hurt. Throughout the early stages there were people coming to check on my cervix and my progress what seemed like every 30 minutes. It was like they waited until I fell asleep that they came in to check on me. After the epidural, I didn't really care who came in to check on me. I was still able to rest through the visits although I knew it was going to make me forever. At 7am, when the doctor's changed, they not only increased my dose of pitocin, they also broke my water. The doctor had wondered why they hadn't done that yet and that was her plan. Like I said, by 11 I was 5 cm, I had been induced for 11 hours and I had finally gotten the epidural. I knew that I was know half way to meeting my daughter and I would do anything I could.<br />
At this point, you are probably wondering what is happening with my visitors. My husband was sleeping on a recliner, and my folks had brought blankets with them, so between sleeping out in the waiting area, going out for smokes, and sleeping on the floor in my room, I could only imagine the little rest that they did get. I do remember telling them to go home at some point to get some rest, although I don't remember where in the course of the day it was. I also knew that they wouldn't be gone long. My mom was going to.be.here. It is what I wanted, if she wanted it too. At like 6pm, now almost 24 hours since my last meal, my dad went to get food for everyone. I think I kicked Joe out at this time and it was just me and my mom. I don't remember. Maybe it was earlier.<br />
At 7pm, I was told that this baby would be coming soon. I laughed. I had pain. I cried. I didn't know there were so many emotions involved in the birthing process. I wanted, no needed, more medication through the epidural although I was afraid I wouldn't feel the need to push. They called the CRNA to help with that. He actually turned out to be a friend of mine and asked me for permission to take care of me. ARE you kidding?!?! I was like yes, please, thank you! He gave me medication, he checked on how well they were working. He gave me more. He talked to me about my pain. Told me what the medication could help with and not help. He apologized for pain he couldn't take away. He promised that he couldn't block the need to push. He apologized again for not taking away all of my pain. I laughed. I cried. I thanked him. At 2030, I was fully dilated and I was told it was time to have this baby. I was exhausted, I was tired, I was just so ready to meet this girl, I had had enough. I pushed. I cried. I pushed. I quit. I believe I had quit many times. My mom and my husband didn't let me. They encouraged me. The nurses told me I could do it. They told me I had this. I pushed. I cried. My mom cried. I pushed some more.<br />
At 2050, my beautiful baby girl was born. I waited patiently to hear her cry. NO CRY. Every mother's worse fear. Still no cry. I tried to look over at her, I couldn't see her. They called the NICU. More people standing around her. Still no cry. My mom was crying. My husband (who never cries) was crying. I was now crying even more. I kept asking them why they weren't letting her cry. Why? Why wouldn't someone tell me what was going on. You could hear a pin drop. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the best noise ever. She cried. She screamed. I saw flashes of a camera. I heard nurses talking but with less concern. Finally, after my afterbirth was delivered, the doctor had explained that during my delivery the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck and at the time of delivery she wasn't breathing. She was blue in color which is why the NICU was called. I had asked if this was something they missed. No, it just happened during delivery, otherwise I wouldn't have labored for as long. I finally got to see her.<br />
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Later, some awesome people came to visit my new family, and all couldn't wait to hold her. Her Aunt Kaka was one of the most excited people to visit. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgm1GSWm28l13mUINRgNR_AsphJzHuT-Q5zeSQzKg6HWDqE2g26b3t3alHCFJlikLCxxBSSmw2lL8GojxGFXpEMx6kKqwGF8tBo9Egf8sykeBF2CdH1Z1w7Sk0FoqMwlxHSo75D-i0TPc/s1600/156886_10150108359375239_6963729_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgm1GSWm28l13mUINRgNR_AsphJzHuT-Q5zeSQzKg6HWDqE2g26b3t3alHCFJlikLCxxBSSmw2lL8GojxGFXpEMx6kKqwGF8tBo9Egf8sykeBF2CdH1Z1w7Sk0FoqMwlxHSo75D-i0TPc/s320/156886_10150108359375239_6963729_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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My goddaughter Abby came in...straight from college, I believe to hold her. Her.first.baby.ever! She totally rocked it, and now, my daughter adores her!</div>
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My aunt, or was it my mom, had to get her this hat. It was the sweetest thing ever. My sister <a href="http://www.rockle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachel</a> took this photo. I.adore.it.<br />
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Here we are 2 years later, and I can remember every detail of Makayla Noele coming into this world and making me that happiest person alive. I never knew that loving someone like this was possible and there really isn't anything like a mother's love. She truly is so awesome, that I hope one day I can be as awesome as she is. I hope I give her the love and guidance that she needs and deserves and that we can continue to be the bestest of friends. She brings out the best in me, and hopefully I will continue to do the same for her. She has inspired me to do great things and I continue to do them today. I live my life to the fullest and I have her to thank for that.<br />
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Makayla,<br />
Today, on the anniversary of your birth, I want you to know how much you have changed me.<br />
You have shown me unconditional love and love I didn't know existed.<br />
You continue to grow into that little, fearless, independent person and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.<br />
I cannot imagine what my life would be like today without you in it and luckily I will never have too.<br />
I cannot thank you enough for loving me for the way I am, but for pushing me (without you knowing it) to expect more of myself.<br />
I hope to always have this bond and I know the day will come when you hate me...or at least think you do.<br />
Until that time comes, I cannot get enough of your kisses and huggies. Your smiles and your laughs.<br />
But, I just cannot get enough of you.<br />
I love you forever and ever and to the moon and back.<br />
Happy Birthday Pumpkin.<br />
Mommy loves you!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-54045712628332017292012-11-28T23:15:00.001-05:002012-11-28T23:15:38.819-05:00Let's Play CatchupI have been super busy with A LOT on my plate lately. Surprising, my blogging has suffered, not only here but on my fitness blog as well. As a matter of fact, I should be sleeping right now because I am getting up at 430 tomorrow morning to make sure I have time to workout before I go to work at 615. Agh. Anyway, this blog is about my daughter in life and stuff and I know that my sisters want pictures of Makayla, and I promise I will get back to taking some, but I just need time to breathe. We both do. Makayla isn't feeling well, as a matter of fact her cough is a little worse and it concerns me to the point that I am giving her breathing treatments twice a day. If it isn't better by Friday, I am calling the pediatrician. Maybe she needs her other medication refilled, I have no idea. Makayla is a trooper in all of this, she usually does what I ask her too, and lately she has been holding her mask for her breathing treatment herself with only a little confrontation and whine. Whining is how I know she doesn't feel well. Anyway, to try to make things a little better around here, I am hopefully getting our Christmas tree this weekend. I am hoping for Fri so that I can put it up and it can rest and then Saturday we can decorate it, but I am flexible. It is my four day weekend so hopefully I will get some Christmas in my house. <br />
The blogging might start to be a little more vague then usual when it comes to other aspects of my life outside of Makayla because things here are weird. I will leave it at that, but I will ask for some prayers and good vibes. The next couple weeks are going to be really hard here and I am just hoping that God will show his plans to me.<br />
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With that being said, I hope to take some pictures tomorrow of Makayla or at least have something good to blog about. Tomorrow I will be in the Operating room working with DaVinci, he really needs a better name, our robot DaVinci, not DaVinci himself. So, hopefully I don't get out too late that I can spend time with Makayla but also blog. Have a good night!<br />
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Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-71170198756846005432012-11-15T23:30:00.000-05:002012-11-15T23:30:53.929-05:00More Photos from ChicagoAs you know for the end of October we went to Chicago. As you also know, Hurricane Sandy prevented us from coming home which equalled an extra day in Chicago. It was awesome! My sister lives in a beautiful little town, and the accessibility to parks made me jealous. Anyway, the kids all together had all sorts of fun, and seeing them do yard work made me wish I had a yard. Anyway, here are some pictures from the adventures in leave raking...<br />
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Here, we were trying to encourage the kids to jump in the pile of leaves, instead, they preferred to rake them..<br />
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Makayla saw that Jacob was watching, he became her baby, and she wanted to kiss him ALL.THE.TIME. <br />
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Don't worry, the kids were supervised. I think Jaime loved the fact that they yard was getting raked. I LOVED raking the leaves, it made me wish I had a yard.<br />
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Makayla is looking at her work. She loved the rake, maybe for next year, I will get her her own.</div>
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She tried to be gentle, but really enjoyed kissing Jacob. She really loved him, and misses him. She talks about Jacob, Joe-Joe, Joe-Joe's mama and Joe-Joe's dada all the time. Other than the drive home, I think she enjoyed herself. I know that I miss it and cannot wait until our next trip. Thanks Jaime for having us!</div>
Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-27521327110777036892012-11-05T10:55:00.003-05:002012-11-05T10:55:54.446-05:00ChicagoOnce upon a time there was this trip to Chicago. It seems like so long ago, but really, it was only last week. A lot has changed in the last week, just look at the photos of the Jersey Shore. Anyway, before Sandy hit, we were having a grand ole time in Chicago. Wait, even after Sandy hit and we were temporarily stuck in Chicago we had a grand time. As you know we went there for my nephew's baptism. My sister Rockle was there so go visit her<a href="http://www.rockle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> blog</a> for some awesome photos. Anyway, I am not as camera literate as both of my sisters are, but here are some photos from the post-baptism meal.<br />
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I have no idea if he knew I was taking this picture, I think there were others taking photos at the same time.<br />
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I just love how Joey is truly enjoying the ice cream! It was as sweet as he is.<br />
Anyway, after the meal, we practically had the entire day left. Since we didn't know yet that our flight was delayed, I am sure the kids were enjoying their last full day together.<br />
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She drives the car with one leg, the other leg is just relaxing...<br />
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Pure joy here in driving the tractor, or was it his Phillies hat?!?!<br />
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Shae is not really used to driving the tractor, this is her concentrating on not getting eaten by that bush<br />
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And yet, amongst all the chaos, I found a rose still blooming. Oh Chicago, you never cease to amaze me.<br />
That is is for today, I will post more pictures tomorrow. Happy Monday!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-54440571504593731712012-10-17T11:00:00.001-04:002012-10-17T11:00:44.704-04:00Seiple FarmOver the weekend, Makayla, my friend Liz and her son Anthony, Joe and I went to Seiple Farm's pumpkin patch. The more exposure Makayla gets to the fall, the more fun she seems to have. Here are the pictures from that outing...<br />
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Doesn't she look excited to be on a hay ride. With actual hay...she loved it! She kept "cleaning" up by pushing the loose hay through the cracks on the wagon.<br />
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When we got to the patch, you pick up a plastic bag to put the pumpkin in. She loved carrying the pumpkin...<br />
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Liz and Anthony looking for "Spookly" I believe that is it's name<br />
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Makayla trying to find the perfect pumpkin<br />
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Joe found his pumpkin and put it in his bag...<br />
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Makayla wanted to carry the pumpkin<br />
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It didn't go very far<br />
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She had enough, looking for her own pumpkin<br />
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Hmm, what about this one...<br />
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She sees the wagon ride coming again<br />
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Her and Anthony are picking out the perfect acorn squash...I think<br />
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Happy Wednesday!!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-45102973794065255752012-10-15T06:00:00.000-04:002012-10-15T06:00:00.972-04:00Apple Blossom VillageSo, on Columbus Day, I wanted to do something fun with M, Shae, my dad and Joe. I googled "pumpkin patches lehigh valley" and I got a ton of results. I ended up suggesting <a href="http://www.appleblossomvillage.com/aboutus.html" target="_blank">Apple Blossom Village</a> because when looking through the information online, it was more than a pumpkin patch. I had never heard of it, so obviously I was never there before. I was excited to see what it was really like. I honestly was a little nervous about it, but I am so glad we went. It really was so much more than just a pumpkin patch! There was a petting zoo...<br />
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Her first pony ride! She LOVED.IT!</div>
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So, now it was time to go to the pumpkin patch. We climbed in the wagon...</div>
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Enjoyed the scenery...<br />
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Even Joe and I stopped to get a photo taken...<br />
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All in all I think it was a success. It was way more than just a pumpkin patch, it wasn't too far away, and maybe as the leaves keep changing, we will go just up to look at the scenery.</div>
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As you know on Monday, we all headed out to a Pumpkin Patch. I will be posting pictures, but in the meantime, here are some pictures from the ball pit that I found out later we illegally entered.<br />
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I don't care if we entered it illegally, Makayla loved it! Guess we need to go to Chuck E. Cheez.<br />
Happy Weekend eve!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-18908870720750246092012-10-10T07:00:00.000-04:002012-10-10T07:00:07.165-04:00Hump Day, Fire Prevention ContinuesWow, look. Another week is halfway over! I cannot believe it. No wait, that means that if you are reading this that you have had a post a day so far. Man, I must really take advantage of nap time mroe often. Anyway, here are some more pictures from our trip to the Fire Station.<br />
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This seal was on the floor on our way into the Fire Station. I wanted her to stand by it, she wanted to sit on it. I don't mind that she isn't looking at me, she is looking at the fire chiefs wife. I believe they got a better picture.<br />
I cannot thank them enough for hosting this open house. I am hoping to do this again every year, and see her face light up as much as it did this year.<br />
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Hope you are having a super week! Don't forget to check or get your fire extinguisher checked!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-83071859886452803712012-10-09T07:00:00.000-04:002012-10-09T07:00:14.304-04:00Fire Prevention Week continuesSo, now that Columbus Day is over, we are back to Fire Prevention Week. Here are some more pictures of Makayla from our visit to the Fire Station. I think the best part of it was that the kids were allowed, no wait, encouraged to climb on into the fire trucks. They had the batteries of them turned off so we didn't have to worry about any accidents, and as I was talking to some of the firemen, it will be fun when they actually turn them back on to see what will happen. I am glad I wasn't there for that! Anyway, Makayla loved to be able to go into the driver seat and drive the trucks. She kept telling me how they were stuck!<br />
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I love this last picture. She is so serious! One of the firemen noted how she would be perfect for a job as an engineer because of how serious her face is here.<br />
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Happy Tuesday! Don't forget to check your smoke detectors!Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-87298383021523020312012-10-08T09:27:00.000-04:002012-10-08T09:27:06.727-04:00Fire Prevention Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week at Makayla's Day Care is Fire Prevention Week. They have awesome activities lined up, so I thought it was awesome that our local Fire Department had an open house yesterday. I ended up keeping 14 of the photos I took, I took what feels like a ton. I thought I would share a little bit all week in honor of Fire Prevention Week.<br />
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When we got to the firehouse, we were encouraged to tour the facility. It is really nice, and they had tables set up to help yourself to one of almost every possible fire safety brochure out there. Makayla even picked out her hat to wear!<br />
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Part of the tour included looking at the firemen gear, and they even allowed you to try it on! Makayla couldn't wait, and was a trooper. Even though the coat weighed more than her!<br />
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She was so excited to be able to sit in EVERY.SINGLE fire truck as many times as she wanted. This was our first stop. This was before she realized she was allowed to "steer" them.</div>
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The worse part of the day was when we were leaving. Makayla didn't want to leave and she was tired, so she cried. Even the fire dog couldn't cheer her up! Stayed tuned for more pictures!</div>
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In the meantime, today is Columbus Day and Makayla and her cousin <a href="http://www.rockle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shae</a> are currently in the bathtub getting cleaned up to go on some mischievous adventures. No, not really, I am hoping to go to a Pumpkin Patch with them today. I will take my camera and make sure to take pictures! I hope you have a great Monday, it's chilly so bundle up!</div>
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Shelzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15702296922399311090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807155525806863477.post-3845020552952709412012-10-01T06:00:00.000-04:002012-10-01T06:00:10.209-04:00Foodie PenPalIn the month of September, I somehow stumbled upon this awesome website called <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/" target="_blank">The Lean Greenbean.</a> Within her blog I found the option to join and become a Foodie PenPal. It is this awesome opportunity to meet people all across the US or Canada if you are Canadian, and share your love of food! Who doesn't love to get care packages, especially when they involve food?!? If you wanna know more, click<a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank"> here</a>. I had so much fun, I already signed up for this month! The best part is that who you send too is not necessarily sending yours to you. I sent mine to a sweet young lady in CT where my package came from Laura in Minnesota! Hi <a href="http://www.booksnob-booksnob.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>! I am so excited about this month, I am already planning my package! But, without further ado...<br />
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Yay! A package!!!!<br />
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This envelope had a sweet little note, and also a recipe for the MN wild rice. I am looking forward to the fall weather so that I can attempt to make it. Laura, I know it won't be true MN wild rice soup, but I will try!</div>
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I cannot wait to try this dip. Golden Fig sounds delish!<br />
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This book was included in the care package, and while I have never heard of it or the author, the little that I have had time to read is really good. I CANNOT wait for a day off and a peaceful day to read this book cover to cover! Thank you! I am always looking for a good book to read!<br />
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I can never have enough honey, and this cute little bear is exactly what I need. I love this honey and used it just last week when I was feeling under the weather. </div>
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I think it is awesome how through a few short emails Laura was able to learn about me and picked these awesome gifts for me. Thank you Laura and thank you again <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/" target="_blank">Lindsay</a> for such a fabulous idea!</div>
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