1. Where do you like to hang out during the spring? The playground, park or just out in the yard.
2. Favorite spring shoes? Flip flops!
3. Favorite spring accessory? Sunglasses.
4. Favorite spring treat? Definitely peeps, I love them.
5. Favorite thing about Easter? Good food and spending time with my family. Now that Liv is getting older, she will have fun coloring eggs and doing an egg hunt.
6. How do you like to wear your hair in the spring? I usually wear my hair down, unless it's really hot out.
7. Favorite seasonal beverage? Spring always makes me think of lemonade for some reason, pink lemonade is my favorite.
8. Do you like to travel or stay home during the spring? I love to travel but it's been a while because we haven't had extra money for it. If everything goes as planned, we will be going to visit family in South Carolina sometime before the end of the year.
9. Favorite spring nail polish? I love most shades of pink so that's normally what I pick.
10. Are you doing anything fun this spring? I would love to bring Olivia to the zoo. I also plan on bringing her to carnivals, fairs, parks, playgrounds and museums. I just want her to have a good time, I love seeing her happy.
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Friday, March 20, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
2014 reflection tag
1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year? Olivia's progress. Specifically, getting her to the 10% weight curve. Feeding her was/is a huge struggle for us and I am finally able to be slightly more relaxed about her calorie intake.
2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened? Definitely financial issues. It took me months to find a job and money was very tight for a while, especially with all of Olivia's medical bills piling up.
3. What was an unexpected joy this past year? It's hard to pick just one thing. Every time Olivia reaches a new milestone, it's exciting for us. Seeing her unexpected reactions to something fun/new is awesome.
4. What was an unexpected obstacle? Taking Olivia to the ER when she hit her head. Being back there was scary but luckily everything turned out fine.
5. Pick three words to describe 2014. Challenging, exciting, overwhelming.
6. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe your 2014 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think your spouse sees you). Stressful, happy, exhausting.
7. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe their 2014 (again, without asking). Different, an adjustment, exhilarating.
8. What were the best books you read this year? I Heart My Little A-holes, If I Stay.
9. With whom were your most valuable relationships? Olivia, Paul & My parents.
10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year? Going from being a stay at home mom to working part time (and missing Olivia like crazy).
11. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally? Being a mom has made me grow emotionally, I love Olivia more and more every day. I've never been an overly emotional person but that has changed (when it comes to her).
12. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually? Honestly, I don't think I've changed much spiritually. My beliefs have always stayed the same thus far.
13. In what way(s) did you grow physically? Well, I definitely could stand to lose a few pounds. I've been eating terrible (I plan on changing that). Although, baby number two might be in the works soon so maybe I'll put that off for a while.
14. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others? I've met a lot of awesome people at my job and gained some new friendships. My relationship with Paul has changed since we are both new parents and we have our own way of doing things (very different). I think we are doing a pretty good job of coming together and compromising when it comes to Olivia's best interest.
15. What was the most enjoyable part of your work (both professionally and at home)? Meeting new people (the nice ones).
16. What was the most challenging part of your work (both professionally and at home)? Learning a whole new job. Adjusting to not seeing Olivia at night and missing her bedtime routine four days a week (sigh).
17. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year? Probably watching TV. I can admit that I get addicted to way too many shows. After I put Olivia to bed, I stay up till almost 3am catching up on shows (totally unnecessary). I think it's the main reason I ended up in this terrible sleep routine.
18. What was the best way you used your time this past year? Bringing Olivia around other kids. Going to play group, the library, the playground, Monkey Joe's. She loves it and I think it's so important for her to socialize, we get a kick out of it too.
19. What was the biggest thing you learned this past year? Not to worry. I still do but so many things I worried about never amounted to anything. This is something I constantly struggle with, I like to have a solution before I even know that there is a problem. I am going to try my hardest to wait for a definite problem and then go from there.
20. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2014 for you. Go with the flow and if you don't like something, change it.
2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened? Definitely financial issues. It took me months to find a job and money was very tight for a while, especially with all of Olivia's medical bills piling up.
3. What was an unexpected joy this past year? It's hard to pick just one thing. Every time Olivia reaches a new milestone, it's exciting for us. Seeing her unexpected reactions to something fun/new is awesome.
4. What was an unexpected obstacle? Taking Olivia to the ER when she hit her head. Being back there was scary but luckily everything turned out fine.
5. Pick three words to describe 2014. Challenging, exciting, overwhelming.
6. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe your 2014 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think your spouse sees you). Stressful, happy, exhausting.
7. Pick three words your spouse would use to describe their 2014 (again, without asking). Different, an adjustment, exhilarating.
8. What were the best books you read this year? I Heart My Little A-holes, If I Stay.
9. With whom were your most valuable relationships? Olivia, Paul & My parents.
10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year? Going from being a stay at home mom to working part time (and missing Olivia like crazy).
11. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally? Being a mom has made me grow emotionally, I love Olivia more and more every day. I've never been an overly emotional person but that has changed (when it comes to her).
12. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually? Honestly, I don't think I've changed much spiritually. My beliefs have always stayed the same thus far.
13. In what way(s) did you grow physically? Well, I definitely could stand to lose a few pounds. I've been eating terrible (I plan on changing that). Although, baby number two might be in the works soon so maybe I'll put that off for a while.
14. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others? I've met a lot of awesome people at my job and gained some new friendships. My relationship with Paul has changed since we are both new parents and we have our own way of doing things (very different). I think we are doing a pretty good job of coming together and compromising when it comes to Olivia's best interest.
15. What was the most enjoyable part of your work (both professionally and at home)? Meeting new people (the nice ones).
16. What was the most challenging part of your work (both professionally and at home)? Learning a whole new job. Adjusting to not seeing Olivia at night and missing her bedtime routine four days a week (sigh).
17. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year? Probably watching TV. I can admit that I get addicted to way too many shows. After I put Olivia to bed, I stay up till almost 3am catching up on shows (totally unnecessary). I think it's the main reason I ended up in this terrible sleep routine.
18. What was the best way you used your time this past year? Bringing Olivia around other kids. Going to play group, the library, the playground, Monkey Joe's. She loves it and I think it's so important for her to socialize, we get a kick out of it too.
19. What was the biggest thing you learned this past year? Not to worry. I still do but so many things I worried about never amounted to anything. This is something I constantly struggle with, I like to have a solution before I even know that there is a problem. I am going to try my hardest to wait for a definite problem and then go from there.
20. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2014 for you. Go with the flow and if you don't like something, change it.
Paul and Liv enjoyed the snow today while I stayed warm in the house.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Christmas tag
1. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
I have so many so I'll just narrow it down to my top three. A Christmas Story, The Santa Clause and Home Alone. Although, I recently just saw Arthur Christmas and I'm now obsessed with it.
2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
Yes, I think I was around eight or nine but I remember my mom recording it with our huge camcorder. I also remember two years ago when it snowed on Christmas Eve, it took forever to drive home.
3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
We spend Christmas Eve at my aunts house and Christmas Day at my sisters.
4. What is your favorite Christmas song?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (It always reminds me of Home Alone).
5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
Yeah, we open most of our presents on Christmas Eve, On Christmas morning Olivia opens her presents from Santa and just a few from us.
6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?
Yup! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner & Blitzen. Also, Rudolph. I'm pretty proud of myself for not even using Google for that.
7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
We already did some of them. Going to visit Santa, baking cookies, cutting down and decorating our tree. I'm looking forward to spending time with family and giving everyone presents.
8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
Real, always!
9. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?
I don't have just one favorite, I love pretty much everything. This year I made some awesome coconut macaroon kiss cookies and I wish I didn't eat them all so quick because now I want more.
10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
I honestly like both and maybe even giving gifts a little bit more. It's a great feeling to get the perfect gift for someone and see the surprise and happiness on their face, I love it.
11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
I'm not even sure, I've gotten some awesome gifts over the years and I appreciate all of them.
12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
There are a ton of places that I would love to visit but during the holidays, being right here with my family and friends is the only place I want to be.
13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
I try my best, I wouldn't say I'm a pro but I do pretty good.
14. What made you realize the truth about Santa?
In first grade, a boy in my class told me the truth but I didn't really believe him. So I waited up and heard my parents, I wrote Santa a letter and asked him to please write something back. I knew it was all a lie when it was written in my mothers handwriting.
15. Have you ever built a Gingerbread house?
Yeah, well.. I tried. It fell apart, I'm going to try again next year.
16. Candy Canes or Gingerbread Men?
Candy canes.. wait no, both!
17. Have you ever made a snowman?
Of course! I can't wait until Olivia is old enough to help me. She hated the snow last year.
18. White lights, or colored lights?
White lights, it just looks prettier to me.
19. Any Christmas wishes?
Health and happiness for my family and friends, of course.
20. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?
No. I used to but I never stuck to them so I just stopped.
I have so many so I'll just narrow it down to my top three. A Christmas Story, The Santa Clause and Home Alone. Although, I recently just saw Arthur Christmas and I'm now obsessed with it.
2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
Yes, I think I was around eight or nine but I remember my mom recording it with our huge camcorder. I also remember two years ago when it snowed on Christmas Eve, it took forever to drive home.
3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
We spend Christmas Eve at my aunts house and Christmas Day at my sisters.
4. What is your favorite Christmas song?
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (It always reminds me of Home Alone).
5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
Yeah, we open most of our presents on Christmas Eve, On Christmas morning Olivia opens her presents from Santa and just a few from us.
6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?
Yup! Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner & Blitzen. Also, Rudolph. I'm pretty proud of myself for not even using Google for that.
7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
We already did some of them. Going to visit Santa, baking cookies, cutting down and decorating our tree. I'm looking forward to spending time with family and giving everyone presents.
8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
Real, always!
9. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?
I don't have just one favorite, I love pretty much everything. This year I made some awesome coconut macaroon kiss cookies and I wish I didn't eat them all so quick because now I want more.
10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
I honestly like both and maybe even giving gifts a little bit more. It's a great feeling to get the perfect gift for someone and see the surprise and happiness on their face, I love it.
11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
I'm not even sure, I've gotten some awesome gifts over the years and I appreciate all of them.
12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
There are a ton of places that I would love to visit but during the holidays, being right here with my family and friends is the only place I want to be.
13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
I try my best, I wouldn't say I'm a pro but I do pretty good.
14. What made you realize the truth about Santa?
In first grade, a boy in my class told me the truth but I didn't really believe him. So I waited up and heard my parents, I wrote Santa a letter and asked him to please write something back. I knew it was all a lie when it was written in my mothers handwriting.
15. Have you ever built a Gingerbread house?
Yeah, well.. I tried. It fell apart, I'm going to try again next year.
16. Candy Canes or Gingerbread Men?
Candy canes.. wait no, both!
17. Have you ever made a snowman?
Of course! I can't wait until Olivia is old enough to help me. She hated the snow last year.
18. White lights, or colored lights?
White lights, it just looks prettier to me.
19. Any Christmas wishes?
Health and happiness for my family and friends, of course.
20. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?
No. I used to but I never stuck to them so I just stopped.
Our tree before half the ornaments were ripped off by Olivia & the cats.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Fall tag
It's officially fall! This summer seriously flew by, it's pretty crazy. I'll miss the summer but I'm excited that it's fall now, it was such a beautiful day today (I love it). So in honor of the fall, I decided to do a tag.
1. Favorite fall lip product? Anything that's moisturizing. For me, Vaseline works the best.
2. Favorite fall nail polish? I like darker colors in the fall, right now I'm into a dark gray/silver color.
3. Favorite Starbucks fall drink? I only really like coffee fraps from Starbucks but I do love me some hot chocolate when it's cold out.
4. Favorite fall candle? Jack o'lantern! I absolutely love that smell!
5. Favorite fall accessory? Scarves! Oh and gloves but those are necessary because I'm always so cold.
6. Haunted house or haunted hay ride? Neither! I hate getting scared.
7. Favorite Halloween movie? Like I said, I'm not into getting scared but I guess Halloween since it's a classic.
8.
Favorite candy to eat on Halloween? Kit-Kats! I have to wait till the
day before Halloween to buy candy or I'll eat it all and have none left
for the trick or treaters.
9.
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? I don't think I'm dressing
up this year but Liv is, I haven't decided on her costume yet.
10.
What is your Favorite thing about fall? I can't pick just one, I have
lots of favorites! The weather, Pumpkin picking, Halloween!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Summer tag
1. Where do you like to hang out during the summer? At the beach or pool
2. Favorite summer clothing piece? Tank tops
3. Favorite cookout food? Hard question, I love all of it! I guess it's a toss up between hamburgers, potato salad and watermelon
4. Favorite summer treat? S'mores!
5. Favorite ice cream flavor? I like pretty much any flavor, I could really go for some mint chocolate chip right now
6. Pool or beach? Pool (only because the beach has sand and sand gets everywhere)
7. What is one essential for your beach bag? Towels
8. How do you like to wear your hair in the warm summer weather? Definitely up
9. Favorite seasonal beverage? Anything frozen and/or refreshing.. coolatas are yummy!
10. Do you like to travel or stay home during the summer? I like to travel but I haven't in a few years due to lack of money
11. Where do you like to shop for bathing suits? Wherever I can find one that fits right
12. Favorite summer nail polish? Usually anything pink or bright
13. Do you sun-tan, self-tan, or not tan during the summer? I used to be obsessed with the tanning salon but I gave it up once I got pregnant and I haven't gone since
14. Favorite sunscreen for the summer? Anything really, I don't have a preference but I like spray rather than lotion
15. What is one song that you will be jamming out to this summer? Anything by Luke Bryan ;)
16. Favorite pair of sunglasses? Dolce and Gabbana (fake)
17. Are you doing anything fun this summer? Just the usual beach, pool, picnics and parties. I also want to bring Liv to a splash park and maybe the zoo again
2. Favorite summer clothing piece? Tank tops
3. Favorite cookout food? Hard question, I love all of it! I guess it's a toss up between hamburgers, potato salad and watermelon
4. Favorite summer treat? S'mores!
5. Favorite ice cream flavor? I like pretty much any flavor, I could really go for some mint chocolate chip right now
6. Pool or beach? Pool (only because the beach has sand and sand gets everywhere)
7. What is one essential for your beach bag? Towels
8. How do you like to wear your hair in the warm summer weather? Definitely up
9. Favorite seasonal beverage? Anything frozen and/or refreshing.. coolatas are yummy!
10. Do you like to travel or stay home during the summer? I like to travel but I haven't in a few years due to lack of money
11. Where do you like to shop for bathing suits? Wherever I can find one that fits right
12. Favorite summer nail polish? Usually anything pink or bright
13. Do you sun-tan, self-tan, or not tan during the summer? I used to be obsessed with the tanning salon but I gave it up once I got pregnant and I haven't gone since
14. Favorite sunscreen for the summer? Anything really, I don't have a preference but I like spray rather than lotion
15. What is one song that you will be jamming out to this summer? Anything by Luke Bryan ;)
16. Favorite pair of sunglasses? Dolce and Gabbana (fake)
17. Are you doing anything fun this summer? Just the usual beach, pool, picnics and parties. I also want to bring Liv to a splash park and maybe the zoo again
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Toddler tag
I saw this toddler tag on a vlog so I decided to do it for Liv.
1. Name? Olivia
2. Age? Almost 15 months (on the 16th)
3. Favorite food? Pizza (like mommy!)
4. Favorite snack? Teddy Grahams and Goldfish
5. Favorite drink? Water
6. Favorite TV show? Dora the Explorer
7. Favorite book? If I Were A Cat
8. Favorite toy? Cell phone
9. What makes her mad? When we tell her no or take something away that she shouldn't be playing with
10. What was her first word? Dada
11. Favorite comfort item? Binka (binky)
12. Favorite activity? Chasing the cats
13. Nap time? She usually only takes one nap, between 12-1pm and she naps for about two hours
14. What makes her a little crazy? She's always crazy lol unless she's really tired
15. What makes her awesome? She's a goofball, she is always doing something silly to make us laugh. Plus she's a heart warrior, she's been through a lot in her short life and she's so resilient!
1. Name? Olivia
2. Age? Almost 15 months (on the 16th)
3. Favorite food? Pizza (like mommy!)
4. Favorite snack? Teddy Grahams and Goldfish
5. Favorite drink? Water
6. Favorite TV show? Dora the Explorer
7. Favorite book? If I Were A Cat
8. Favorite toy? Cell phone
9. What makes her mad? When we tell her no or take something away that she shouldn't be playing with
10. What was her first word? Dada
11. Favorite comfort item? Binka (binky)
12. Favorite activity? Chasing the cats
13. Nap time? She usually only takes one nap, between 12-1pm and she naps for about two hours
14. What makes her a little crazy? She's always crazy lol unless she's really tired
15. What makes her awesome? She's a goofball, she is always doing something silly to make us laugh. Plus she's a heart warrior, she's been through a lot in her short life and she's so resilient!
Left: Feeding the cat some yummy puree. Right: She woke up and her hair looked ridiculous.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
50 Questions TAG!
I haven't done one of these since the MySpace days so I figured it might be fun. :)
1. Things you cannot leave the house without? Phone, keys, purse
2. Favorite brand of makeup? MAC (I rarely wear makeup though)
3. Favorite flowers? I don't like getting flowers but I guess roses if I have to pick
4. Favorite season? Spring
5. Favorite perfume? Abercrombie
6. Heels or flats? Flats (I love how heels look but I like being comfortable more)
7. Do you make good grades? Yeah, I did when I tried
8. Favorite color? Pink
9. Do you drink energy drinks? Nope
10. Do you drink juice? Sometimes
11. Do you like swimming? Ehh, I guess
12. Do you eat fries with a fork? Only if they are cheese fries
13. Whats your favorite moisturizer? Aveeno
14. Do you want to get married later on in life? I'm already married
15. Do you get mad easily? Usually not but if I'm already in a bad mood then yeah
16. Are you into ghost hunting? I was in high school, not so much now
17. Any phobias? Spiders
18. Do you bite your nails? Yes.. I wish I could stop
19. Have you ever had a near death experience? No
20. Do you drink coffee? Yes, it's very necessary
21. What's a nickname only your family calls you? Lis
22. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast & belt out when you're alone? Story of my life
23. What's one of your biggest pet peeves? People who don't turn the volume off their keyboard while texting
24. What side of the bed do you sleep on? Whichever side is farthest from the door
25. What was your first pet? A cat
26. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at Starbucks? Coffee frap
27. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food thats 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways? I have more than one.. cookies, mozzarella sticks, bread & butter
28. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood? Full House
29. What's your favorite thing to do when your upset? Listen to music
30. When is the last time you went to the mall? A few weeks ago
31. What is your heritage? Portuguese & Brazilian
32. Are you rich? LOL
33. Have you been to the movies in the last five days? Nope
34. What are your plans for tonight? Go to sleep at a decent hour
35. How old were you when you had your first kiss? Thirteen
36. What is your usual bedtime? Between 3-4am.. not by choice
37. Are you lazy? Extremely
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? Pirate, Bunny, Ghost, Pink Power Ranger
39. What is your astrological sign? Libra
40. How many languages can you speak? One
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Yes, despite my many efforts to cancel it
42. Which are better legos or lincoln logs? Legos by a landslide
43. Are you stubborn? Very
44. Do you like hot sauce? No! I hate anything even remotely spicy
45. Ever watch soap operas? Nope
46. Are you afraid of heights? Yes
47. Do you sing in the car? Always
48. Do you dance in the car? Yeah, if the right song comes on
49. Ever go to camp? Yup, for Indian Princesses lol
50. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? When I was 18 (not counting random seatbelt checks)
1. Things you cannot leave the house without? Phone, keys, purse
2. Favorite brand of makeup? MAC (I rarely wear makeup though)
3. Favorite flowers? I don't like getting flowers but I guess roses if I have to pick
4. Favorite season? Spring
5. Favorite perfume? Abercrombie
6. Heels or flats? Flats (I love how heels look but I like being comfortable more)
7. Do you make good grades? Yeah, I did when I tried
8. Favorite color? Pink
9. Do you drink energy drinks? Nope
10. Do you drink juice? Sometimes
11. Do you like swimming? Ehh, I guess
12. Do you eat fries with a fork? Only if they are cheese fries
13. Whats your favorite moisturizer? Aveeno
14. Do you want to get married later on in life? I'm already married
15. Do you get mad easily? Usually not but if I'm already in a bad mood then yeah
16. Are you into ghost hunting? I was in high school, not so much now
17. Any phobias? Spiders
18. Do you bite your nails? Yes.. I wish I could stop
19. Have you ever had a near death experience? No
20. Do you drink coffee? Yes, it's very necessary
21. What's a nickname only your family calls you? Lis
22. What's a song you secretly LOVE to blast & belt out when you're alone? Story of my life
23. What's one of your biggest pet peeves? People who don't turn the volume off their keyboard while texting
24. What side of the bed do you sleep on? Whichever side is farthest from the door
25. What was your first pet? A cat
26. What's the drink you ALWAYS order at Starbucks? Coffee frap
27. What's your favorite 'comfort food'/food thats 'bad' but you love to eat it anyways? I have more than one.. cookies, mozzarella sticks, bread & butter
28. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood? Full House
29. What's your favorite thing to do when your upset? Listen to music
30. When is the last time you went to the mall? A few weeks ago
31. What is your heritage? Portuguese & Brazilian
32. Are you rich? LOL
33. Have you been to the movies in the last five days? Nope
34. What are your plans for tonight? Go to sleep at a decent hour
35. How old were you when you had your first kiss? Thirteen
36. What is your usual bedtime? Between 3-4am.. not by choice
37. Are you lazy? Extremely
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? Pirate, Bunny, Ghost, Pink Power Ranger
39. What is your astrological sign? Libra
40. How many languages can you speak? One
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Yes, despite my many efforts to cancel it
42. Which are better legos or lincoln logs? Legos by a landslide
43. Are you stubborn? Very
44. Do you like hot sauce? No! I hate anything even remotely spicy
45. Ever watch soap operas? Nope
46. Are you afraid of heights? Yes
47. Do you sing in the car? Always
48. Do you dance in the car? Yeah, if the right song comes on
49. Ever go to camp? Yup, for Indian Princesses lol
50. Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? When I was 18 (not counting random seatbelt checks)
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