Fifteen things that I would like to do in 2013...

1. Laugh more everyday
2. Take the kids camping
3. Read more
4. Take more pictures
5. Be patient
6. Use technology less
7. Dance more
8. Find a babysitter
9. Write more often
10.Allow myself to have quiet time (not just cleaning in silence)
11.Teach Kaylee hula dancing
12.Write love letters to D more often
13.Date nights more often (depending on #8)
14.Heal myself
15.Make sure that the people I love know how much I love them.

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15 things that are on my Christmas list

1. Health and happiness for my family
2. The cure for cancer
3. 49ers win the Super Bowl
4. World peace
5. Endometriosis be gone!
6. A brand new spine
7. Family vacation to Hawaii for 4 months!
8. Disclosure
9. A private jet
10.To win the lottery so that my husband and his best friend can start their own studio B3D!
11.My Mom to live next door, heck I'll even take the same state.
12.For certain mean people to be gone
13.My Children to have a force field around them that protects them always.
14.To have the entire town of Winter Park picked up and moved north to a higher elevation. I seriously love everything about this town, it's a storybook town. It just needs to be in a safe location.
15.This one is going to be a silent wish...

In honor of my cousin who is in labor at this very moment...GO MEGAN! XOXO
15 things every new Mommy needs to know.


1. Sleep when she sleeps. No really...that is not one to ignore if you like yourself!
2. Dry Shampoo...ahhhh! The person who invented dry shampoo had a newborn at home.
3. Breast feeding is not as easy as it looks, don't get discouraged. The La Leche League is a great source of information llli.org.
4. When Daddy offers to help, let him! You are a team, and believe me, it takes at least two!
5. It's okay to tell visitor's that it's time to go home (unless that visitor is my Aunt Stephanie)
6. Have already made snacks in the fridge. When you are exhausted food isn't your top priority, but you still have to eat. Drink plenty of water.
7. When people offer to bring you dinner or help you in any way, let them. Your job is Reagan, let other people take care of you right now.
8. When the baby is sleeping during the day, turn the music or TV on low. The house can't possibly be silent ALL the time, it's best if she gets used to sleeping with a bit of noise. This will also prevent you from freaking out on people when they sneeze while she is sleeping. I wouldn't know that from experience, it's just a guess.......
9. When you get up for feedings throughout the night, keep the lights as dim as possible. It's easy for newborns to get their days and nights mixed up, this will help.
10.Binky's are your new best friend. If she will take one, encourage it! It will later be referred to as a plug.
11.Take pictures of every outfit that you love! They grow too fast to wear anything more than twice.
12.Take videos of her all the time. In 3 years, you will be so thankful that you documented the sweetness. In 6 years, she will enjoy watching them.
13.Kiss her all the time!!! For me, for you, for me some more!
14.You are a MOMMY! That came fully loaded with kisses, snuggles, and a Mommy's intuition. You know what she needs, trust your intuition.
15. There will be moments when you feel like you are doing everything wrong, that's when you know that you are a good Mom.
BONUS:
16. Call AND Skype your cousin Lacey ALL the time. As always she is here for whatever, whenever you need her!

For the record, I am NOT a Doctor, nor a parenting book Author. This is NOT professional advice, I have only raised two healthy and happy children. This is based on experience alone.

Fifteen things that I love about my life...

1. David, he is just amazing and he loves me so much, I see it in his eyes every time he looks at me. I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see him. He makes me laugh, makes me happy, and he is my BEST FRIEND FOREVER. True love.
2. My two beautiful children. They are so incredible and cute, I just feel so blessed to be their Mommy. I get to hang with them twenty four hours a day and I love it. My kids ROCK!
3. My Parents are so great, all of them. They have raised me to be what I am and are very proud of that. They are filled with love and support for me always and they are wonderful in-laws and Grandparents!
4. My siblings, I have two sisters and one brother. Growing up we were best
friends and every day was filled to the max with FUN! There was never a dull moment in our home.
5. My Grandparents are the BEST! My favorite couple in the world. They have shown me what true love really is. I'm so lucky that they have played a huge role in my life and now in my husband and children's life as well. David has always said that we have, "Robert and Linda kind of love."
6. My Aunts and Uncles. They are such amazing role models and great people, they also gave me #7. Even with all the mileage between us, they play a role in my children's lives and that means the world to me.
7. My cousins! I love them all so much! We have always been so close, built-in best friends, and many of my best memories are with them.
8. My friends. You know who you are and you know how much I love you. Each and every one of you has and equally special role in my life. I feel like I hit the jackpot in the friendship department.
9. My family in-law. They are wonderful and I couldn't ask for a better family to marry into. I love them so much, all of them!
10. The Olin's. We love the Olin's so much that they get their own number. They are our family besties! The kids love each other, the Mom's love each other, the Dad's love each other, and we all love each other. BFF's!!!
11. Doing nice things for people. It makes me feel great when I can do something nice for someone else, that is a happy feeling.
12. Family Fun days! These are days that make great memories for my family. We wake up in the morning and decide what adventure we will take that day, it is always an outing and usually somewhere that we have never been. It is truly magical to see the excitement in my children's eyes. Family Fun day is never a disappointment.
13. Family football Sundays! THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK. We go all out on Sunday, we cheer for our team, sing, dance, snuggle, snack on all of our favorite foods. It's unanimously the favorite day for each of us. Good memories are made on Sunday in our home.
14. Family camp-out nights is another family activity that I love. We blow up the air mattress in the living room, load it up with blankets and pillows, make popcorn, and watch a movie. Then we have a pillow fight, laugh, and talk until we all fall asleep together.
15. Book Club! I love to read, I love to read with my friends, and I love to chat and drink wine with my friends. Enough said!

I may not be a perfect person, and I make mistakes. There are things that get me down sometimes, just like everyone else. All that matters at the end of the day is that my life is so great for me! It may not be for someone else, but for me it is everything I want it to be. The fifteen things listed above, that's all I need. Each and every day I am filled with pure happiness! I am blessed.

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I'm so excited that Fall is on our doorstep, it's my absolute favorite time of year!!!

1. Football
2. 49ers (they get a spot to themselves)
3. Pumpkins
4. Fall colors
5. Pumpkin beer
6. Cooler weather
7. Pumpkin spice latte
8. Halloween
9. Favorite TV shows
10.UGGS
11.Caramel apple cider
12.World Series
13.Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
14.Disney World's Halloween decor
15.Thanksgiving

Fifteen things I enjoy doing with my kids.

1. Crafts- Lay out paper, crayons, finger paints, stickers, and anything else you have in your craft closet and let them go wild. It's so fascinating to see what they create.

2. Dance Party- clear out the room and turn up the music! This is an everyday activity at my house.

3. Picnic- Pack up sandwiches or hit up the drive thru, enjoy lunch outside
today!

4. Bake Cupcakes- Pre measure ingredients and let the kids pour them
in to the mixing bowl. Don't forget to let the kids lick the frosting beater!

5. Rockstar bath- throw in some glow sticks and turn off the lights! The kids might want to sing and wiggle in the tub, so add some music and enjoy the show.

6. Farmer's market- this is a family activity that can be fun for everyone. Let them help you pick out some fresh vegetables, it may encourage them to eat their veggies. Make sure to stop and get some fresh squeezed lemonade!

7. Park- fresh air and sunshine are always a good thing.

8. Embrace a rainy day- when it rains we like to snuggle on the porch and read a book or just talk. If it's warm enough break out the umbrella's and
play in the rain.

9. Make dinner- pizza is our favorite! Everyone gets to toss on some cheese
AND add a topping.

10. Dress up- Even my little guy breaks out the masks for this one! Here's your chance to use all those bridesmaid dresses again!

11.Playdough- it's even more fun when you make your own! Inspire them to be creative.

12.Balloons- keep bags of balloons stashed in the closet and bring them
out on days that are too wet or cold to play outside. Make a game out of it, throw them in the air and say "don't let them touch the ground!". How about balloon baseball, get the long balloons and use them as a bat. You could sort the balloons by color and stash them in funny places, green balloons in the bathtub! Make the balloons smaller in size and hide them all over the house. A balloon scavenger hunt is always fun!

13. Monkey Joe's- this is great for all of us! They get to bounce that energy out, and Mommy gets a mini break!

14. Movie night- pop some popcorn and break out the candy. We like to cover the living room floor with blankets and pillows for some snuggle time!

15. Say your prayers together- let them say the blessing at dinnertime. Even if they are thanking God for apple juice and chicken nuggets, it's a beautiful thing to hear.

I'm bringin' it back!

15 reasons I LOVE this time of year...

1. The Holidays!
2. Baby...it's cold outside
3. Peppermint Mocha's
4. Starbucks cups with candy cane straws(a must have)
5. Christmas decorations...I wish it could look like this all year long.
6. Baking...more than usual ;)
7. Candy Canes
8. My house smells like Silver Bells(Scentsy)
9. Christmas shopping - I know it's chaos, but it's fun!
10.Hot tea....candy cane lane and nutcracker sweet....ahhhhhh
11.Sweaters and yoga pants
12.Scarves!
13.Santa ;)
14.Eggnog
15.My family....every single person in my family all in one house at one time...you can feel the love....it's beautiful!

Happy Holidays!

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15 things that drive me bonkers!

1. When people smack their gum or food....it drives me NUTS!
2. Bad customer service - If you can't be nice...you shouldn't be working in customer service.
3. Slow drivers in the fast lane...there are 3 lanes for a reason.
4. When I forget the one thing I went to the store for...usually diapers.
5. CLUTTER!!!
6. When my dvr cuts off the last few minutes a show.
7. When strangers would rub my pregnant belly....why oh why would you do that?
8. People at the movie theater that talk during the movie.
9. When I tell David something multiple times and he doesn't remember....love you hun!
10.Traffic jams caused by people slowing to look at an accident.
11.When ABC get me hooked on a new show and then cancels it after 5 episodes.
12.LOST! It never makes sense and yet I keep watching.
13.Being late, but I usually am.
14.When I'm writing a post and my son turns off the computer, but I love him.
15.When my kids get picked on! Don't like it...never will.

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Here are 15 things that make me laugh....

1. Watching my 4 yr old and 1 yr old wrestle
2. Will Ferrel
3. Watching the office
4. David
4. When people trip/fall....I know it's mean,but I can't help it
5. Wedding toasts
6. Infomercials
7. When babies first learn to walk
8. Watching certain people argue...sorry can't name names
9. When Kaylee asks me where I bought my shirt because it's so cute
10.MODERN FAMILY!!! Hilarious!
11.When I look back on my day....
12.Listening to Kaylee talk about her day
13.Watching Evan dance
14.David's laugh....it's so funny that it makes me laugh
15.Chelsea Handler

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Here are 15 reasons that Daddy is amazing....

1. He makes video games
2. He wakes up early every other morning to let mommy sleep ;)
3. He makes a yummy breakfast
4. He rushes home to see his family
5. He makes us laugh like no one else can
6. He has more patience than anyone I've ever met..seriously..I don't know how he does it
7. He tells great stories
8. He makes the best snacks
9. He's a great date at a tea party
10.He loves animated movies
11.He gives the best hugs and kisses
12.He's a scorpion hunter....we haven't seen one in months
13.He doubles as a tickle monster
14.He makes us smile when we are sad
15.He's an incredible role model and we are so very proud of him.

Happy Fathers Day DJWeb! We love you to the moon and back again!

15 things on Friday

Now that I am finally settling back into the real world, I can start posting again. I'll start with my Friday Fifteen.

Here are 15 things that are always in my pantry....

1. Goldfish crackers
2. Animal crackers
3. Cereal, usually cheerios
4. Organic oatmeal from Costco
5. Tortilla chips
6. Alphabet pasta
7. South beach protein bars, these are great for breakfast on the go
8. Popcorn
9. Cake mix, for my little baker.
10.Veggie straws
11.Whole wheat bread
12.Natural peanut butter
13.Onion soup mix, I use this in many recipes.
14.Nutrigrain bars
15.Green tea

15 things on Friday...on Saturday AGAIN!

15 things that Kaylee is great at....

1. Cuddling
2. Ear twiggling...she made up the word herself
3. Playing dress up
4. Hosting a tea party
5. Coloring
6. Riding a bike
7. Jumping jacks
8. Dancing
9. Making people laugh
10.Telling stories
11.Making cupcakes
12.Eating cupcakes
13.Being a big sister
14.Playing at the park
15.Melting Mommy and Daddy's heart

15 things on Friday...on Saturday

15 things I want to do this summer

1. HAWAII!!!!
2. Take the kids to a water park.
3. See Eclipse opening day!
4. Take the kids to the zoo.
5. Diamondback games!
6. Have lots of BBQ's
7. Go to the Childrens Museum more often.
8. Take Kaylee to Enchanted Island Amusement Park
9. Teach Kaylee how to swim
10.Sign Evan up for Little Gym
11.More datenights!
12.Visit our friends in southern California
13.Find hot pink heels!
14.Sex and the City 2!
15.Landscape my backyard...it needs love

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I'm late on this because I was at Disneyland last Friday. In honor of that here are 15 things I enjoyed at Disneyland!


1. Seeing my family
2. Celebrating my cousins upcoming wedding!!!!!
3. Fun rides!
4. California Adventure....tower of terror & california screamin'...AWESOME!
5. Buying souveniers for my kids and hubby....I was on a mission.
6. Yummy drinks ;)
7. I enjoyed seeing all of the kids so happy and excited.
8. Good food!
9. The weather was great!
10.The videos and pictures that David sent me all day...thanks babe! You're the best!
11.I love the energy at Disney, it's just a happy place
12.The colors! There are so many beautiful colors everywhere you turn.
13.Looking for hidden Mickey's
14.I lost a pound from all the walking...lol
15.Making wonderful memories with the amazing women in my family!

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15 things I love...

1. My family
2. San Francisco
3. The ocean
4. Rainy days
5. Thunderstorms
6. Coffee
7. Reading a good book
8. Snuggling
9. Date nights
10.Wine
11.Hearing my kids laugh
12.Dessert
13.Shopping
14.Pajamas
15.Cooking