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Weekend Recap

September 8, 2014

I realize it’s been well over a month since I updated the blog. I honestly can’t believe it’s been so long and so much has happened and we’ve been so busy. So, let’s get to it!

This past weekend was jam packed with a ton of fun. On Friday, we went to Henry’s friend Matthews birthday party and then my husband and I went to dinner and a movie to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary. We went to yummy Italian at One41 and then went to see Lucy (our first time seeing a movie alone in almost a year!)

{Henry and his best friend Roman riding around in a pick up truck}

Saturday morning we were very spontanious and on what should have been a quick Starbucks run ending up being a 20 minute drive to Dutch Monkey Donuts, one of the best donut shops around. Unfortunately since we did plan on getting out of the car, we all looked like major bums and Henry was still in his superman pajamas.

After our sugar coma subsided we decided to take Henry to run around at the park. We got there just in time to find out that the Fall Festival was happening which was a happy surprise, especially since there were backhoes, cement mixers, etc and most of all: a fire truck! Henry is literally obsessed with fire trucks and construction equipment.

My mom and I hosted my best friends baby shower on Sunday (let’s face it, my mom did 99% of the work). The food was a yummy brunch catered by Carol Parks, the cake was from the fabulous Buckhead Bakehouse and the macaroons from Jole Kobe. The food was so good. My mom has used Carol Parks for over 15 years and highly recommends them. I can’t believe baby Gemma will be here in a month! I can’t wait to meet her.

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend. Here’s to another week and hopefully some cooler weather!

12 month Favorites

July 9, 2013

As my baby is now a one year old (heavy sign), I thought I’d share some of his favorite things. Some of these are new and some of these have been favorites for months (which means they are a good buy and a keeper). I have to say this age has been so fun. He is learning so much and picking up things quickly. I feel like I have a little old man walking around my house. He still only has 2 bottom teeth and is bald (for the most part). But that’s fine with me, it makes him look like a baby longer!

Soft Vintage-y Tees – Onesies are basically impractical for us to use anymore. Henry despises getting his diaper changed so the shorter he has to lay on his back for a changing the better. It is so much easier to pull up his shorts/pants and go. Target, Old Navy and H&M have great soft tees. Plus Target and Old Navy have amazing sales so often that most of the shirts I have purchased for Henry have been from the clearance section.

Straw Sippy Cups – Henry was never a fan of the traditional tilt back sippy cup. After trying about 4 different ones, we finally bought this Munchkin Straw Cup. I was shocked at how fast he learned how to use it. We put water, milk and smoothies in them without any trouble. We also like the Avent Straw Cups and the Zo-li cups are a big favorite in my mommy group.

Pajamas – Baby Gap is my favorite shop for 2 piece PJs. They are lightweight, comfy, and oh so adorable. They always come out with the best designs and graphics. They can be a little expensive at the store, so I wait until they go on sale, have an online coupon, and sometimes I even buy new on ebay! *Runner up would be The Children’s Place zip up one pieces. Light weight like Baby Gap but much cheaper! They have a zipper which I love.

Nuk Pacifier – Yep, Henry still uses his paci when he gets fussy and to get to sleep. When he was born we tried 4 different pacifiers and this classic was a winner. Luckily he only wants it when he is tired or cranky and doesn’t walk around with it in his mouth all day. He is too busy putting everything else he can find in his mouth. I hope that is just a phase. I love all the cute designs they have (especially the sports one). Please know he definitely rocks the football one every Sunday during football season.

Plastic Balls – Walmart has THE best deal on plastic balls which you can use to make your own ball pit (using a plastic kiddie pool). We bought ours in store and got 100 for just under $12. We ended up get 3 packs. Yes, I have 300 plastic balls in my living room (contained, most of the time). One of our best purchases to date.

Lovey + Blanket – Angel Dear makes the softest and most cuddly lovey’s. Henry sleeps with his every night and every nap. He needs to feel it touching his face for him to doze off. It’s so sweet and heartwarming to see how much he loves it. Our go to blanket has always been the Nordstrom Basket Weave Baby Blanket. We received one as a gift when Henry was 2 months old and were hooked. I bought another as a back up in case one’s in the wash or to keep upstairs/downstairs.

Almond Milk – The transition from formula to Almond Milk was SO easy and I don’t even think Henry noticed. I wrote about my qualms of dairy milk a while back here. He hasn’t had any allergic reactions or upset stomachs. I feel confident in my decision to put him on almond milk instead of cows milk.

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Weekend Wrap Up

May 27, 2013

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! Yay for 3 day weekends. Ours was definitely packed full of fun. The past few days was filled with cookouts, pool time, walks, play dates and a first birthday party. With as much excitement as Henry has had you’d think he’d be worn out and napping, but no. His naps have been so off this weekend. Very unlike my 3 times-a-day napper. I am hoping to return to our normal nap time schedule. This week/weekend is going to be very busy as well; including my first Cross Fit class. IAMSONERVOUS!! I’ll keep you posted on how that turns out …

{after dinner walk}

{impromptu sink bath}

{yummy watermelon … i think}

{sweet babies!}

{his latest duck face}

{trying to get all 14 babies in our mandatory group shot}

{we finally decided it would be easier to hold the babies}

{henry, eating of course, and his buddy gavin}

{with sweet miles, i can’t believe he is ONE!}

{henry and the birthday boy}

{us mamas and our baby birds}

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Whole Milk vs. Almond Milk for Toddlers

May 20, 2013

I recently switched to eating only a Paleo diet. I don’t want to call it a diet because it really is a lifestyle change. (I will do a more in depth blog post on that later with the reason for the switch and a ton of informative links). One of the food groups that is eliminated in Paleo is dairy. In the extensive research I have done on dairy, it made me think about Henry and alternative milk substitutes for toddlers, even though I hate to think of my soon to be one year old as a toddler. When babies turn a year old, the American Academy of Pediactrics recommends the stop of formula and the start of whole milk. **This does not particularly apply to breast fed babies, as a lot of mothers choose to breast feed past a year, which is still viewed as best for baby** Henry had to switch to formula at 5 weeks because I got a breast infection which stopped my milk supply. He has since been on Similac Advance and loves it.

There are quiet a few options out there for a milk substitute; coconut milk, rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk, soy milk, oat milk, goats milk … but the one I am leaning towards the most as an alternative is Almond Milk. If you want to learn more about the many benefits of oats, check out this article named, The Health Benefits of Eating Porridge Oats for Breakfast.

Almond milk is a great substitute however there is not that much protein in it (1 gram per serving compared to the 8 grams in whole milk). But it is low in calories, at only 40 calories per eight ounce serving, and low in fat. It contains only three grams of fat per eight ounce serving. Almond milk is lactose, gluten, casein and cholesterol free; it’s also free of saturated fats. Henry eats tons of vegetables and meats, so protein isn’t really a problem in his diet. Same with vitamin D and calcium … there are plenty of leafy greens, fish and meats, etc. You may be thinking “shouldn’t young children avoid nuts?” Yes, this is true, but it’s mostly peanuts that are worrisome. Also, Henry has never had an allergic reaction to any food I have given him, even foods high on the allergy list. At this age kids really need the fat that is in milk in order for their brains and nervous systems to develop properly, but there are fats in many of the other foods Henry eats (avocados, coconut oil mixed in his purees, salmon, eggs).

Here is a great link with more information.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on whole milk and milk alternatives!

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Afternoons with Henry

May 2, 2013

Henry is growing into a little boy right before my eyes. He is developing his own adorable personality and really using/showing his emotions. I love his different facial expressions and it seems no two are ever the same. This mini human really blows my mind. Ten months has come and gone and pretty soon my baby will be a little boy. I am obsessed with trying to document every smile, laugh, blank stare, giggle, cry, yawn … you name it, there’s a picture of it. Here are some of my favorites from the past week.

{5.1.13 – lunch with a dear old friend}

{4.20.13 pretending not to like his lunch} {4.26.13 refusing to wear a diaper}

{4.28.13 checking out the new Sugarboo & Co. store}

{5.1.13 getting ready to try eggs for the first time}

{4.27.13 first time on a playground swing}

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Sweet Potato Sunday!

April 28, 2013

Before Henry was born I knew I wanted to make his food and I wanted him to eat all organic and homemade (I even make the rice and oatmeal). He first started having solids at 4 1/2 months and we’ve been lucky in that he hasn’t been allergic to anything. I look forward to our grocery trips to Whole Foods and Fresh Market to get new goodies. Lately I have been trying more finger foods (chicken, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese). This weekend I decided to make some baked sweet potato fries. I ended up cutting them into chunks which are perfect for his little fingers. Some of my slices were a little thin which resulted in getting slightly burnt (but the dogs sure enjoyed them!) Next time I will try longer slices so they’re more like a french fry. Hopefully everyone had a great weekend!

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Weekend Recap

April 22, 2013

This weekend was absolutely beautiful here in Atlanta. High’s in the mid 60’s, no pollen, cool breezes … simply perfect for outdoor activities. Saturday was the big Atlanta Zoo trip that some mommy friends and I had been planning. The majority of the dads had not met one another so it was nice for them to meet and get to know everyone. Afterwards we all went to lunch at Six Feet Under and sat upstairs on the outside patio overlooking the city. All the babies were such troopers and well behaved! Some were even able to take their naps at the zoo or lunch. It was so fun getting everyone together and I am already looking forward to our group cookout in May!

Sunday was filled with errands, cleaning, relaxation, margaritas and lunch at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. We spent some time in the back yard (which was freshly mowed by the hubby) and also put up a new bird feeder. Henry even enjoyed his morning bottle beneath the azaleas. I’m sad this weekend had to come to an end and I am already counting the days until next weekend. We have our yearly garage cleanup where we check our garage and garage door for repairs and buy from Midwest Garage Builders our tools and avail services that we need.

I hope everyone got to get outside and enjoy their time together!

xo,

chanel

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