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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span></b>ay what?! I'm blogging on a Monday. Crazy I know!</div>
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But this news calls for a blog post. Why? Because never in a million years did I every think that I would be typing what I'm about to type.</div>
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we are officially under contract. on a house....okay, not that crazy...just wait thought.</div>
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we are officially under contract.</div>
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on a house.</div>
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I mean, I know that we have lived here for the past four years, but we have also been in limbo the past four years. We have been living the apartment lifestyle since we moved here...which has worked great for us, but it's time. It's time to move on, it's time to not be living in limbo, and it's time to make some big decisions. We have wanted to get back to Idaho since the day we moved to Colorado. It's where our hearts our. It's home to us. It's where our family is. It's where we want to raise our little family. Oh, and lets mention the fact that we already own a home there. minor details. At this point, Idaho is a luxury for us. Kalob has an amazing job here...which seems to be a curse and a blessing at the same time!</div>
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Anyway, after four years of trying to get back there and nothing felt right or worked out the way we needed it to, we have decided to take another plunge and buy a house here in Colorado. Okay, I've certainly been dragging my feet, but now there is absolutely no turning back now...at least not until its built, and we finish the basement...and then, there is no holding us back!</div>
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For me, it's not so much actually buying and building a house, as this means that Hudson is going to be able to play in a backyard. He will get more space in a gigantic basement. He can actually run and jump and play and we will not have to be worried about the people living below us. We will have a garage to park our cars, and if you live in Colorado, you will understand how amazing this will be. I will be able to paint the walls any color I want...wait- I take that back. I really wanted to paint some walls black and Kalob vetoed that quicker than I could finish my sentence...but it really was a nice thought right?!</div>
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This also will be Kalob and I's first house...together. Before I met Kalob, he bought a house in Boise. when we got married, I lived there for a good three weeks before we moved here to Colorado. Now although, by default it's considered "my" house & "our" house...it doesn't feel that way. Hudson even says "daddy's house". so this will officially be "OUR" house, because we will be doing it together. </div>
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I guess what all this is teaching me...you really never know what life is going to throw at you. I've been thinking alot about this decision and although we may not think that Colroado is the place that we "want" to be...clearly there is something keeping us here. It has been completely out of our control, but leads me to believe that we need to be here.</div>
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for now at least.</div>
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A few people have asked why I haven't been blogging...my honest answer. I don't get a nap time anymore. ha. I know that sounds so lame, but seriously, I don't get a nap time anymore. </div>
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I was such a mean mom and took Hudson's naps away right after we got back from Christmas break. He wasn't going to sleep until eleven at night, and that just wasn't working for me...or him, considering then he wanted to sleep until ten the next morning. So I made the hardest decision ever, and cut his naps. I don't know who it has been harder for, me or him. He still continues to ask for a nap daily, and I have to be extremely careful what time we get in the car, or he is passed out in the car seat within seconds. This also means that my "me time" is officially non-existent....hence the no blogging.</div>
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But, don't even worry, I still take plenty of pictures, and they just pile up on my phone and camera....and he is still as cute as ever....no, but really.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b> have so much to catch up on, clearly. It's been almost a month...okay,
maybe a little more. So much has happened, and there is a lot to
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<br />Christmas is always amazing while we are home in Boise. Actually let me rephrase that...every single trip we make to Boise is amazing...every single time. Hudson is so happy, we feel so comfortable, we get so much done, we have so much fun, and my family is pretty much the most amazing family ever, I promise. </div>
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This was the first year that I've felt that Hudson actually "got it". He understood "santa", our christmas countdown, opening presents, waking up to santa...everything, and it was so much fun. Holidays really are so much more fun with kids huh?!</div>
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It's been awhile since I've done a post on a Wednesday. If you're new around here, Wednesdays are dedicated to Hudson. Okay, timeout. Every single minute, of every single day is dedicated to that little bug, but on this blog...it happens to fall on Wednesday.<br />
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It has been extremely cold here in Colorado. So much so, we didn't leave the house for over a week...literally, did not leave the house. It was like a slap in the face if the window was open, or if Kalob walked in from being at work and opened the door a little too far- slap of cold, frigid air, right in your face.</div>
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So clearly, we have been spending a lot of time in our little 1000sqft condo...trying to stay warm.<br />
But staying in the condo is difficult with a very energized toddler...and we have some rough days.<br />
Some days I want to give him away for free, but then he comes up to me and tugs on my pj bottoms, and says<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> "mama, hold you."</b></span> and my heart melts, and so we cuddle, for as long as his little heart desires.</div>
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And then, you come across a listing on a facebook page in your area, and miraculously someone wants to get rid of a bounce house. </div>
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I think God knew that we were about to go certified crazy from all the cold weather, and he decided to not let that happen, and created amazing weather for us the past few days.<br />
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Although spending all of your time at home, with no desire to even open your front door because of the weather, I honestly wouldn't want to spend it with any other person. Not a single one.<br />
This kid is stinkin' hilarious...gets away with just about everything. Sings me songs. Knows how to spell his name. Gives the best hugs and kisses. Still sleeps at least 12 hours at night. Believes that clothes are optional. Wakes up in the morning and says "mama, where are you?!". Has not stopped growing [we are currently in 5T , some x-small boys clothing, and he's not even 3]. Has the best memory- it's kinda creepy. Tells me that "nana and papa my favorite" at least once a day. Loves him a smoothie. Sleeps with at least 20 stuffed animals and takes inventory every night before falling asleep- if one is missing, you can bet I'm in there to find it before he lays down. Loves to point out my freckles. Has to clean up his room before he goes to sleep and every single toy has it's place- don't screw it up. Says his prayers. Takes his own selfies. He has the most gorgeous skin. Breakfast is his favorite meal. Asks to go to Target on a daily basis to get a sticker from "da gurl" - good [and bad] thing we live across the street huh?!<br />
Can you tell that I'm kind of obsessed with him?!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b> don't know why it's taken me so long to get this up on the blog. I have recieved so many requests for some kind of tutorial for this Christmas wreath throughout the past few weeks, that it's about time it made it's debut. After looking on Pinterest for some ideas, I couldn't seem to find a tutorial that I loved, so I just did it my own way, and you know what- it turned out good enough to still be hanging on my front door! :)</div>
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I started by wrapping the wreath form in burlap, just do I wouldn't have to waste time by covering the back of the wreath with the red burlap, nobody sees that part anyway, right?!</div>
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And here it is, in all it's glory. I won't lie, I absolutely love it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span>'m hoping everyone had an absolutely amazing Thanksgiving weekend! We relaxed, we ate, we went to the park, we went on walks, we spent time as a family, and most of all we were thankful for everything we've been given. I know alot of people chose to do the "November thankful posts" and posted what they were thankful for everyday in November. As cool as they were to read, I honestly try to steer clear of participating in them, and here is why. </div>
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Why do I need those days to voice what I'm thankful for?! Kind of like why do we need a day for mothers day, fathers day, grandparents day...etc. I realize the meaning behind them all, I do, but why use that one day, out of an entire year, to be grateful for that one person or thing?! I know people are not going to agree, and that it just fine, I just strive to really be grateful, especially voicing it on this blog, for the things that I've been blessed with and the life that I live. I'm not, in anyway, saying that if you did participate in the thankful posts, that you are not grateful. Of course I'm grateful for my little family, my parents, the roof over my head, the job my husband has, technology, my health...all of those things, which are great things, but I'm not just grateful for them the month of November. </div>
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If I don't say it enough on this blog, then I'm starting today, I'm grateful.</div>
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this past year, I've kept a "thankful journal"...yep, for the entire year. 365 days worth of thankful pages.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat <span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>s <span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span>udson <span style="font-size: x-large;">U</span>p <span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>o <span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>ednesday</b>, </div>
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because I'm <b><u><span style="font-size: large;">so beyond grateful</span></u></b> for this kid, because I can, and because these pictures are absolutely to die for...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span> know that we haven't even made it to Thanksgiving yet, but the Christmas posts are about to start. don't judge me. I have been searching for over a year now for an advent calender for Christmas, and I have yet to find one that I love, and that I'd be willing to pay good money for! I'm not sure that we, as in Hudson, is ready for the dollar store, nik-nac, junky toys that fill the advent calenders...and honestly, I don't want them laying around my house. So, I decided to do something a little different, and make something that Hudson can actually use and understand! </div>
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Although Christmas has been filled with decorations and so many fun things already this year, I really want to teach Hudson from a very early age to have a Christ centered Christmas. So instead of the lame dollar store junk toys filling the days leading up to Christmas, I decided to pair a scripture with everyday of the countdown, along with a Christmas book that we will read every night before bed.</div>
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There are TONS of lists that can be found on Pinterest, but this is the list that we will be using this year, feel free to do the same.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span> normally don't like to do comparisions, espeically when it comes to hudson. They make me a little sad. I feel like the last 2.5 years have gone by so incredibly fast and that he has grown up way too much over the past few years- even the past few months...so much has changed, and it's undeniable. As much as I try to keep him little, rock him, sing to him, and still call him "my baby". </div>
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[This first picture is Hudson just 2 months ago.]</div>
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and this picture, is of Hudson just last week.</div>
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His chub is going away [boohoo].</div>
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His face is thinning out.</div>
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He is talking in sentences [more on that tomorrow.]</div>
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He is sleeping in a big boy twin bed.</div>
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He is potty trained.</div>
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He is wearing size 9 shoes.</div>
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He goes to gymnastics class.</div>
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He is seriously one of the most hilarious kids you will ever meet.</div>
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He has grown at least an inch.</div>
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He is in 4T pants, and 5t-xsmall [in big boy] shirts. </div>
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He will, without a doubt, be at least a foot taller than me...at least.</div>
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I told you...so much has changed.</div>
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But I sure do love being this kids mama.</div>
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Ever since getting back from our boise trip last week, Hudson has been obsessed with everything "Boise, Idaho", I mean, I don't blame the kid one bit!</div>
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So when I bought tickets for the BSU vs CSU football game last week, I knew we had to take Hudson!</div>
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It was absoultely freezing, but he made it through 3 full quaters, plus half-time...until I looked over and he was sitting there with his bottom lip quivering because he was so cold. As we were leaving, I carried him to the car as he was telling me "my boise. my boise."</div>
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Be still my beating heart...I knew he would have a strong love for the city that holds our hearts!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>what has hudson been up to all freakin' week.</u></b></span></div>
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we've had a pretty eventful week this past week, with a lot going on...which is exactly what little man needed to recover from Nana & Papa's house. we've had a few meltdowns because we aren't in Boise anymore, nana and papa aren't here, and when we get in the car, we don't go the right way to head to Idaho...they have been sad, tearful, heartbreaking meltdowns, but I'm happy to report, we are going to make it through it!</div>
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Let me preface this post by saying that I'm <b><span style="font-size: large;">very</span></b> allergic to horses. We found that out the hard way one year while my family and I were riding horses along the Oregon Coast. So when Kalob mentioned that one of his coworkers had offered for Hudson to come and spend some time with their horse...i was a little worried. okay, a lot worried. I really wanted to go and see Hudson on the horse for the first time, and of course I had to get pictures...so I <b>LOADED</b> up on Benedryl, switched out my lenses on my camera, and stood really far away...and still got some pretty awesome pictures!</div>
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Kalob, me, and Hudson all dressed up as bikers. </div>
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Hudson was seriously adorable, and i will just say, after spending the time I did making his little leather vest, we will all be bikers for the next 11 years! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>o</b></span>kay okay. I know it's been forever since I've updated the blog, which means I have pictures coming out of every space possible. so i'm dedicating every day this week to everything "catch up"...so pretty much it's going to be like an entire week of WIHUTW. I know, amazing right?!</div>
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First, I should probably start with our quick trip to Boise. We made a quick trip back to Boise to get our rental house ready to go for the new tenants and to spend some time with family, of course. We are seriously so lucky that our home is in the same city as my family. I honestly don't know if we could still do it without them! And what a great excuse to just go home?! </div>
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I'm not complaining.</div>
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we have managed to be in Boise every single year, right around Halloween. We have always carved pumpkins with my grandparents, but this was the first year we decided to dress up...and I have a feeling it has to do with a little two year old who is starting to understand the concept of "holidays"!! Just a thought.</div>
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I may get in BIG trouble for posting these, but I figure if they didn't want their picture on my blog, then they shouldn't have worn the costume right?!</div>
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Oh my parents. </div>
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My mom is a preschool teacher and this was her costume this year for their party.</div>
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I can't help but laugh every single time I see this picture.</div>
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If you hear of anyone that ever doubts the love that my family has for Hudson...just send them on over to this blog, and read one post...just one. Seriously, it's pretty dang undeniable!</div>
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and now that's in November and everyone and their mom is doing their 31 days of thankfulness...I'm just going to say, once again, as if I haven't said it enough, how incredible grateful I am for my family. When I say that I don't know where we would be without them...I'm serious. I really don't know where we would be without them. hudson is one lucky dude to have the relationship he does with them, get to see them as much as he does, and have them be apart of his life...even though we live a few states away.</div>
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So after some re-vamping and thought, <a href="http://www.knottedandtied.storenvy.com/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Knotted and Tied</span></b></a> now has over </div>
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elisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11473292714339895914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7238329985144881108.post-10535060180516252242013-10-16T00:00:00.000-06:002013-10-16T12:47:58.315-06:00WIHUTW.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>W</b></span>hat <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span></b>s <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></b>udson <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">U</span></b>p <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span></b>o <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span></b>ednesday...</div>
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When we started our countdown until nana and papa were coming [we started at 4 days and counted down], Hudson would wake up and tell me everything, absolutely everything, that he wanted to show them, where he wanted to take them, what he wanted to eat, what he wanted to play...everything...for four days straight. Luckily, those four days went by fast, and we got to do whatever he wanted to do, while they were here.</div>
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One of his most favorite things is the Denver Aquarium.</div>
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I had posted a few weeks ago about our visit to the aquarium over shark week, and ever since that visit, he asks to go see the "fishies, and the mermaids", daily.</div>
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It did not disappoint.</div>
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This fish was gigantic [clearly], and Hudson would walk against the glass and follow it.</div>
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Hudson was loving the divers, and the divers were loving Hudson.</div>
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They seriously had to suck on his entire arm to get the stinkin' fish.</div>
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Recovery week continues in our house, </div>
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just in time for us to get ready to head back to Boise for a few days...</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I</b></span>'ve been a little MIA lately, but only because we have had the most amazing week with my parents, nana and papa. </span><br style="text-align: start;" /><span style="text-align: start;">It will take a least a week to catch up on all the pictures and everything we did, but first, we have to talk about the<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> "pukin pat".</span></b></span></div>
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I was absolutely loving Hudson's reaction to everything. I knew holidays were going to be even more awesome when I had a kid, but I never knew how awesome it was going to be when they actually understood what was going on!</div>
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This face says it all.</div>
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It always seems that way when we are with my family huh?!</div>
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Literally, I saw this quote and had some sort of epiphany.</div>
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I called my sister, hired her as our "showing agent", hired a "fixer-upper", had everything printed and put together, and just let go.</div>
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This was the first time that I would not be the one showing the home. this would be the first time that I wouldn't be the one cleaning the house before a showing and making sure it smelt like fresh cookies, or cinnamon. this was the first time I had to let go, and although I was mostly forced, I did it. </div>
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We have renters. Legit, real, amazing, renters.</div>
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It may not be the way I thought, but seriously, it always works out.</div>
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I'm sighing <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>B I G</b></span> sighs of relief today.</div>
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I don't really remember it all happening...all of sudden we were checking out of the store with a big, beautiful, red, male, beta fish, who Hudson wanted to kiss and hug and hold and carry and love on the entire time we were shopping. </div>
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This weekend was a HUGE weekend in our house...and we chalked off a "first".</div>
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Saturday night marked the first night in over two and a half years, that Kalob and I, left Hudson, with someone other than my parents [who live in a different state] to go out, just the two of us. </div>
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Kalob and I were asked to attend a wonderful charity event to support the american cancer society. We of course excepted and were thrilled to go and support and participate in such an amazing event. </div>
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Do you guys remember your first date?! Or any dates for that matter?!</div>
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I dated the same guy throughout high school, and then when I hit college- it was a whole new ball game. Getting ready for dates took time, effort, and a few days to prepare- right?! haha.</div>
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I remember sitting on the counter and doing my make-up, over and over and over. I know that Sam, my roommate and girl behind the blog Life as Mrs. B can attest to this, and most of the time, she was doing the same exact thing right next to me. </div>
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I've been married for over three years now, and I don't think I've ever been so incredibly nervous for a freakin date, than I was for this date. Kalob took Hudson for a few hours so that I would have time to get ready and get things ready for Hudson...and it's the first time in over a year that I can remember getting "this" ready.</div>
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My mommy heart was hurting and I was a complete disaster of nerves. Everything runs through your mind...what if he's not nice. what if he cries. what if he doesn't tell them that he has to go potty. what if they can't calm him down. what if he needs to be disciplined. what if. what if. what if. What's funny when I look back on it, is that I used to be a nanny, for multiple families. I used to be on the other end of things and would think it was so funny when parents worried so much...and now that I'm the parent, I can honestly say, I'm ten times worse that those parents ever were. I made Hudson dinner, packed his tractors, his animals, his airplane, snacks, two sets of extra clothes, my insurance card...you know- the essentials, all to be dropped off at a good friends house, who has a little girl Hudson's age, and to a house we have play dates at sometimes a few times a week. I know - I know.</div>
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<b><i>I can thankfully say</i></b>, Hudson had an amazing time. We are so lucky that we have such amazing friends that we trust with the most valuable thing we have.</div>
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<b><i>I can thankfully say</i></b>, there were no tears, from him or me.</div>
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<b><i>I can also say, thankfully</i></b>, that Kalob and I had an amazing time as well. There is something so refreshing about holding my husbands hand for more than a few seconds, without Hudson wanting to break that up to hold our hands, which I love don't get me wrong, but it's refreshing, there's no other word.</div>
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Once again we have a chicken dish...but I haven't let you down yet, right?! :) </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Baked Ranch Chicken</span></b></div>
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<b>INGREDIENTS:</b></div>
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2 cups crushed corn flakes</div>
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1 cup Parmesan cheese</div>
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1 envelope ranch dressing mix</div>
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6 boneless skinless chicken breasts [thawed]</div>
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1/2 cup butter- melted.</div>
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NOTE: I slice my chicken breasts in half, length wise. This cuts down on cooking time, gives you more left overs, and coats the ingredients so much better. </div>
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[no thicker than this.] </div>
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1. In a shallow bowl, combine and mix the corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and dressing mix together. </div>
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2. Dip chicken in meted butter, and hen roll on the corn flake mixture to coat.</div>
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3. Place coated chicken in a greased 13x9 baking dish.</div>
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4. Bake uncover at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">[we top ours off with some veggies!]</span></div>
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Seriously, this is hands down the husbands favorite meal, </div>
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and one of the easiest to make, and honestly, pretty fool proof! </div>
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Can't beat that right?!</div>
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ENJOY!</div>
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