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Deep Fried Thanksgiving Turkey
This is my deep fried Thanksgiving turkey recipe. The Bird: Use a 12-17 lbs turkey. Anything smaller and you’re wasting time with the fryer. Anything too much bigger and it won’t fit. The Rub: I just use Zatarain’s cajun seasoning. … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful for the many blessings this year has brought for our family. It goes without saying that we are thankful for the arrival and health of our first child. We cannot express just how much we love … Continue reading
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Hailey – 2 Months
I just read our 6 week post and can’t believe how much Hailey has changed since then. Metrics Weight: 10 lb. 2 oz., 45% Height: 22.75 in., 50 % Head Circumference: 15.25 in., 50% Little Hailey is one smiley baby. … Continue reading
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Catching Fire
I seem to be into popular trilogies right now since I just finished Catching Fire, the second Hunger Games book. It was really more of the same, which was entertaining, but not amazing. I’ll still read the third book someday … Continue reading
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Hailey – Seven Weeks
This has been a fun week for Miss Hailey! Links to Facebook videos we posted this week: Hanging out on her belly (6 weeks) Baby Squats (6 weeks) Hi! (7 weeks) More Hailey (7 weeks)
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Getting closer
This weekend I was able to get all of the front end accessories onto the car, work on some odds and ends electrical items, modify the battery tray to fit with the new motor, drop a new battery in, clearance … Continue reading
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Hailey – Six Weeks
If you would have told me I wouldn’t even be able to keep up with the blog while home on maternity leave I would not have believed you. I can’t believe how much time it takes to take care of … Continue reading
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A major milestone… of sorts
Today, on October 17th, 2012, just 5 days after Hailey’s 1st month birthday, Hailey achieved a major milestone. While this week was that of her first medical appointment, when we found out that she had grown nearly an inch and put … Continue reading
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
I finally finished the Millenium series. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest was consistent with the first two books and finally tied everything together. I did most of this reading in the late hours of the night while trying … Continue reading
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Lime Vinegarette
Ingredients 6 cups mixed lettuce greens 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Mix it … Continue reading
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Hailey – One Month
Yes, everyone was correct: time flies like crazy! Here are some highlights from Hailey’s first month on the outside. Metrics Weight: 9 lb. 1oz., 50% Height: 21 in., 50% Head Circumference: 14.5 in., 50% Hailey loves to stretch. We know … Continue reading
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Hailey’s first happy hour
After a more than successful first night dining out with Hailey, Elaine and I decided it was time to try for a happy hour. So off we ventured to walk around the Highlands. We decided stop by an old favorite, … Continue reading
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Hailey’s first trip to the sushi restaurant.
It has been just over 9 long months since Elaine and I have been out to a sushi restaurant for dinner. Due to the (slight) risk to the baby from consuming raw food or anything that had been prepared around … Continue reading
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