tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80408778046633407502024-02-18T23:32:44.602-07:00Hansen loveApril @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-13600877592094646352016-03-30T11:57:00.000-06:002016-03-30T11:57:30.117-06:00Hello, again.Hey There! Remember when you used to write on this blog somewhat frequently? Well this life of mine has been a little bit crazy, but crazy in a good way. We have just been working, spending time with our ever growling TODDLER!!!, and making memories. There are a few times that I have pulled up an empty page to write out a new blog post, but it didn't feel right for some dumb reason. <br />
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There have been many changes in my life since last time I wrote. On New Years I joined everyone in setting <strike>resolutions</strike> goals for this new year. Here are my personal goals:<br />
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-Finish reading the Book of Mormon<br />
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So far we are keeping with our goals. It isn't that hard when it is a GOAL not a RESOLUTION. A resolution has such a bad rap that comes with it. Mentally it is something that you know you will fail at. Because everyone talks about how a resolution is something you do for the first week and then you're done.<br />
A goal is something you are holding yourself accountable for. I feel like a goal is much more achievable. <br />
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Did you set any goals for yourself this year? If not. Start now! Think of something, just one thing, you want different in your life. Write it down and go for it!<br />
April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-85348723119913993412015-10-27T09:53:00.002-06:002015-10-27T09:53:44.230-06:008 Months8 Months! <br />
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Seriously! She has been out almost as long as she was in! Our happy baby is now talking baby talk like crazy! She had a horrible week of teething which resulted in a fever for a couple days, super swollen gums, and 3 possibly 4 teeth poking through! Poor girl, but she still smiled and giggled through it! The worst part was Mom got to deal with all of it while dad was hunting. But that's okay, I got all of her snuggles! She has 4 official teeth, two top and two bottom. She hates missing out on any fun and refuses to nap while everyone is playing. She is moving and scooting all over and attempting to crawl. She has said dada and mama, but dada came first and is said the most. We love our little lady. Happy 8 months my love. April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-16924859154659849302015-10-27T09:52:00.002-06:002015-10-27T09:52:52.026-06:007 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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7 Months came and went in the blink of an eye. But I like to have these updates because they help me fill out Bree's baby book.</div>
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At 7 months Bree is the happiest baby. I'm pretty sure I say this every month but she is so giggly, I love that she is so smiley! She does have her moments of sass and I catch of glimpse of how she will be in her teen years. </div>
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April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-52567278742424616622015-10-09T09:30:00.000-06:002015-10-09T09:30:01.092-06:00Book Review: The Happiness ProjectJoin in on Bon's Book Club <a href="http://www.thelifeofbon.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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This is a popular book that I saw floating around the social media world about a year and a half ago. Mostly around the beginning of the year when people were making resolutions. I kept telling myself that I would read it eventually, and here I am. I read it, and it was basically written for me.<br />
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Gretchen Ruben decided one day on a bus in New York that she was happy, but not as happy as she could be. She decided to do some major research into what philosophers and researchers were saying causes happiness in ones life. She made herself monthly resolutions to tackle issues in her life that could help her become a happier person. Some were simple like 'singing in the morning', 'going to bed early', and 'doing something you love'. Some were a little more complicated like, 'Imitate a Spiritual Master', 'Fight right', 'Clean your closet'. <br />
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I was so excited about this book, not because I don't think I'm unhappy, but, I agree with Gretchen, that I feel like I could be happier. After having a baby its hard to readjust life from 2 people to 2 adults and a small child that needs your constant love and support. Every line I read I would think to myself "yeah I do that. I could change that!" I had found that I had become nagy towards Jake, I felt like I was owed praise or a gold star for getting the house clean and the laundry done. I was keeping score when it came to Bree, i.e. I was up with the baby all night and you are now taking a nap. I made dinner and now you are getting hunting stuff together. Those things were really bringing me down. And they were dumb things to be upset about. I can do the dishes. I can do the laundry. It doesn't take long to get it all done. <br />
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I am so grateful for Jake and for all of the hard work he does for our family. He was constantly working and he didn't need this angry wife to come home to. <br />
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I was so glad I read this book. It helped me look inside myself and see what really wasn't making me as happy as I could be. I enjoyed Gretchen's insight so much that I bought her second book, 'Happiness At Home'. I am currently reading this book and have already bought a scarf hanger because I have been putting it off for years! Also Jake and I have made a plan to declutter our house this fall and deep clean, so we will see how well it works!<br />
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What did you think of them? Did you make use of her happiness guide?April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-70221468472692709352015-09-28T11:44:00.002-06:002015-09-29T11:31:50.214-06:00Morning Routine<br />
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My mornings are pretty rushed. One thing that makes it easier is knowing that I have healthy skin so I don't have to cake on the makeup. I have been lucky enough to be blessed with pretty good skin, I'm thanking the Native American in me. I still like to use certain products and do certain things that keep my skin healthy and glowing.<br />
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Growing up I was never good about drinking as much water as I should. As soon as I got pregnant I was drinking all the water I could. To keep my energy up and the morning sickness at bay. Now that I am nursing Bree, I have a water bottle glued to my hand. It is amazing the difference water can making in your day and complexion. <br />
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Water washes out all the toxins in your body that can have a negative effect on your skin. It also gives your skin cells life to keep your skin elasticity and give you a happy glow. <br />
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Regular exercise is good for everything in your body! If you are healthy, then your skin is healthy and it shows. Some of my favorite things to do to get moving these days are bike rides, running with Sky, and going for walks by the river and stopping to take a reading break while Bree Naps.<br />
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Dead skin cells build up on top of our skin and it can dull that beautiful glow that radiates from healthy skin. I use a microdermabrasion facial scrub once a week to remove dirt and grime from my face that has built up. If I have had a rough day, or wear my glasses a few days in a row I tend to exfoliate a couple times a week. Just so I can get everything that is trapped in my pores out. <br />
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I also make sure to take my makeup off every night. Your skin needs its time to breath and have a break. No better time than while you are sleeping!<br />
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Every summer all we hear about is sunscreen and protecting our skin from the sun. It is one thing that does help your skin look beautiful for much longer. I use a moisturizer with sunscreen in the mornings before I put my makeup on. It doesn't smell like sunscreen, isn't heavy, and it protects my skin! You can have a summer glow without frying your skin. <br />
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During the summer I tend to eat healthier mostly because of all the freshness that is everywhere! During these cooler months I keep up on my protein drinks and green drinks to keep my body healthy.<br />
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My new favorite brand is ALOHA protein and greens. They are an all natural healthy way to boost your health drinks in the morning or throughout the day. They also have snacks such as protein bars, trail mix, and even CHOCOLATE!<br />
They are delicious are it always makes me feel better knowing that its also healthy! Go <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/aloha-protein-bar-free-trial" target="_blank">here</a> to get your free sample! Do it. You won't regret it! You can also go <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/recipes" target="_blank">Here</a> and use some of their amazing recipes!<br />
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This book was split up between August and half of September because of the size of it. Over 500 pages, but every single page is SO worth it!<br />
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I am a huge fan of Holocaust period books, or anything to do with that time period. Not because I enjoy learning about it, but I enjoy learning about how different situations were handled and how they survived. In high school I was in the play Anne Frank, and throughout school I came upon multiple survivor books that really intrigued me. <br />
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This is at the top of my favorites list right now. This book was EXCELLENT! It gets 5 stars! I cant put the summary in better words than this, taken from Bon's Book Club:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">While set mostly in Germany and France before and during the war--is not really a “war novel”. Yes, there is fear and fighting and disappearance and death, but the author’s focus is on the interior lives of his two characters. Marie Laure is a blind 14-year-old French girl who flees to the countryside when her father disappears from Nazi-occupied Paris. Werner is a gadget-obsessed German orphan whose skills admit him to a brutal branch of Hitler Youth. Never mind that their paths don’t cross until very late in the novel, this is not a book you read for plot (although there is a wonderful, mysterious subplot about a stolen gem). This is a book you read for the beauty of Doerr’s writing-- “Abyss in her gut, desert in her throat, Marie-Laure takes one of the cans of food…”--and for the way he understands and cherishes the magical obsessions of childhood. Marie Laure and Werner are never quaint or twee. Instead they are powerful examples of the way average people in trying times must decide daily between morality and survival.</span></span><br />
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As I was reading through her review of the book I couldn't help but agree with most of what she said. This was an absolutely beautifully written book. His descriptions of everything made it all seem so real. I felt like I was in Paris in the fall, in an attic holding a can of peaches, buried in a basement with rotten paint water to drink. <br />
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This book is one that I would read over and over again! Even though there were things that I didn't like and the plot was slow, I feel like I lived in this book and its a part of me now. <br />
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Next Month's book: The Happiness Project.<br />
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So Bree is 7 months old now and I figured it was time that I show you her nursery. <br />
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When Bree was first born I had her nursery partially ready. Mostly because I knew that she would be sleeping in our room for a few months until I could bare to let her grow up and sleep in her own room. It has been fun to go into her room in the night or mornings and see all the fun things that I have in there for my little girl that have so much meaning to them.<br />
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I hand made her floral 'B' above her crib as well as her beaded mobile. <br />
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Pink Dresser was my mother in laws when she was a little girl, then she used it for Jake when he was a baby. We dug through their shed and pulled it out, cleaned it up, and Jake helped me paint it! I love the way it turned out and I love knowing that it's been in the family for a long time. <br />
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Momma & baby elephant was brought back from Africa when my in-laws went last year. I love it so much and when Melanie (my mother-in-law) gave it to me, it made my heart happy knowing I was going to be a momma!<br />
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The BIG stack of books are a collection of new and used books. Grammy (Jakes mom) has contributed a lot with all of the fun books that Bree loves the most. Grammy knows best. In the mix are also some Dr. Seuss books that I've found at a few flea markets, and princess books. <br />
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Headband collection was all made either by me or family. At all of my baby showers there were head band making stations and we have been set with headbands and lots of material to make more as she runs out. <br />
<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-2061968539173235352015-08-11T10:30:00.000-06:002015-08-11T10:30:01.234-06:00The best Chocolate Chip Cookies, ever!I have never been much of a baker. I love sweets but I would much rather buy them already made or have someone make them for me. I can't seem to get those dang cookies to do exactly what I want!<br />
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But recently I found the most amazing chocolate chip recipe ever, scrolling through Facebook one day, and I can't stop making them!<br />
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Yesterday I took Bree to her 6 Month checkup. A crying baby because of shots, and a crazy off day warrants these cookies being made!<br />
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I wish I would've got the website they were from so I could give them credit, but here is the recipe.<br />
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Chocolate Chip Cookies:<br />
2 1/4 Cups Flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
3/4 cup packed brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
1/2 cup shortening<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/8 teaspoon almond extract<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 cups chocolate chips<br />
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Directions:<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
Combine flour and baking soda.<br />
In a large bowl beat brown sugar, sugar, butter, shortening, pudding mix, vanilla, and almond extract.<br />
Mix until well blended.<br />
Add eggs and mix well.<br />
Beat in flour mixture.<br />
Stir in chocolate chips.<br />
Drop by rounded teaspoonful and bake 10-12 minutes.<br />
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Makes about 36 cookies.<br />
*Depending on how much cookie dough you eat in the process :)<br />
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Extra tip for making the soft cookies: Take them out of the oven as they start to golden. They continue to cook after they are out of the oven and off the cookie sheet. If you wait until they look cooked they will be crunchy and hard.April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-91013170480234426282015-08-10T10:00:00.000-06:002015-08-10T10:00:05.140-06:00Exciting news!You guys! I have been working and scheming up something crazy for the last few months! I have been trying to figure out a way to try to stay home with B, because adult jobs suck. I want to be home with my babe.<br />
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So I had made Bree some bow headbands, and then it all finally clicked that, 'I COULD SELL THESE!' So, I am going to sell them!<br />
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Thats right folks! I am an Etsy shop owner!!! I am the owner of B's Things Bowtique. So go check it out, tell your friends and family. Buy them for every one you know who has a baby girl, or is having a baby girl, or just likes bows!<br />
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Be sure to go like my shop on Instagram: @bsthingsbowtique<br />
Also I am having 10% off your order right now because I am so excited that it is open! Just use the code: LAUNCHPARTY<br />
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Thank you all for being such a great support group!<br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-1925853489478769442015-08-06T10:00:00.000-06:002015-08-06T10:00:01.064-06:00Splish SplashSummer time is almost over and I don't want to accept it. Bree and I went out to soak up some of those tanning sun rays before we will be locked up in the house for fall and winter. We also went to celebrate our favorite cousins birthday!<br />
--also, its so hard taking pictures of two babies at one time! Whew!<br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-3375759065792497302015-08-04T10:48:00.000-06:002015-08-04T10:48:03.573-06:006 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bree is sitting up by herself// has 2 teeth peaking through// eating solids: loves carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, bananas and anything off mom and dads plates. Hates: peas. // Dad can always get her to laugh// Still loving Mickey Mouse Clubhouse// Has the cutest obsession with dogs// Loves to snuggle when she's tired// Is sleeping like a champ!// Her hair is starting to grow over her ears, and get lighter.// Happy half birthday little love!<br />
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Growing up, my mom cried over everything. When she was happy, when she was sad, when she watched love movies. I never understood it, and we always laughed at it. Now that I am a mom I totally get it. I am an emotional wreck 90% of the time now. I want to freeze time so my little baby will stay little forever. </div>
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-40743966043743164662015-07-30T09:00:00.000-06:002015-07-30T09:40:42.097-06:00Wild - Cheryl StrayedThis months book in <a href="http://www.thelifeofbon.com/2015/07/bons-book-club-july-wild-by-cheryl.html" target="_blank">Bon's Book Club</a> was Wild by Cheryl Strayed.<br />
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Wild is the true story of Cheryl Strayed who had lost her way. After her mother passed away at 45, a ruined marriage, and some encounters with drugs and an aborted pregnancy, Cheryl decided to hike the Pacific Coast Trail - a trail that goes from the boarder of Mexico to the boarder of Canada. While she hikes she comes across some physical challenges as well as mental while trying to find out what her life is really about. <br />
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1|| While reading the book I kept thinking, 'Cheryl.. why!? Seriously?' it was just one thing after another. Cheating on her husband doing drugs and being so unkind at times to her mother and siblings, I wondered how she could be happy with herself. I knew that it would eat at me if I ever did anything close to that. With my past mistakes I can understand why she wouldn't be ashamed and how it could be a sign of strength. If you make a mistake that can change your life for the worst and it puts you in a bad place, you have a choice to let it take over you and let everything spiral downward. Or you can take the high road, learn from it and become a better person. In Cheryl's case, everything brought her to her hike on the PCT where she had the chance to teach herself that she has control of her life. She can change it. If your transgressions make you a better person in the end, how can you be ashamed of something that shaped you into the best self you have become? </div>
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April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-24810108485829255942015-07-28T10:30:00.000-06:002015-07-28T10:30:01.959-06:00Winner!Did you know that I have the cutest baby ever!?<br />
Well some judges all got together and decided that she is! Bree was the winner of the baby contest for Spanish Fork's 24th of July's celebration.<br />
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That meant that we got to be in the parade. Let me tell you, being in a parade is tough work with an almost 6 month old, that is teething by the way. But after all of our partying and napping at the park, I took Bree to Grammys to test out her new splash pad.<br />
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Time has gone by so fast. Last week Jake and I were talking about how it doesn't seem like B has been here that long, but at the same time, it feels like she's been in our lives forever!</div>
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-Solids. We've started her on rice cereal and sweet potatoes, and whatever she grabs off our plates. Such a stink.</div>
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-Daddy. Daddy can make her giggle and gives her ice cream. Dad is #1. </div>
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-Sky. Whenever Sky is in her view she makes giggly happy noises and tries to talk to her! Its really quite adorable. And Sky loves her! Except when she's crying, then she walks out of the room.</div>
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-Outdoors. We take some time everyday to go sit outside or take a walk. Even though the sun makes her sneeze, she loves to be outside. </div>
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(this is actually Daisy, not Sky, but she loves doggies!)</div>
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-Being on her belly. We try so hard with tummy time but she will have none of it! She will tolerate it for about a minute and then come the tears.</div>
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-the Car seat. If we go for a car ride longer than 10-15 minutes she starts to scream unless she's napping.</div>
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-Oatmeal! I tried giving her a taste of my oatmeal, she hated it! Spit it out, made a face, then cried. Are they supposed to have oatmeal? We probably wont be trying that again soon.</div>
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Things she does:</div>
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-One Sunday all 3 Jurassic Park movies were on TV, so we watched them all. Soon after Bree started growling like a dinosaur. So her new nickname is Bree-a-saurous Rex. Or Bree-a-dactle when she screeches. </div>
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-Screams when we're out in public, mostly out eating. </div>
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-Weaned herself off of her binkie.. Pro's: I don't have to do it. Con's: We/she doesn't sleep.</div>
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- She LOVES George Strait. At bed time, she can go from screaming to asleep within 2 songs. George, if you ever see this, thank you! Also I want to meet you!</div>
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I am so extremely grateful for this little girl in our life!</div>
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**Some Funny pictures while trying to get a good one, I love this silly girl!**</div>
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April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-34643985204179280042015-07-13T11:00:00.000-06:002015-07-13T11:15:21.466-06:00Dark Places<br />
Junes book for <a href="http://www.thelifeofbon.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank">Bon's Book Club</a><br />
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I had read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, so I was so excited to read this book. <br />
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On a family farm in Kansas, a mother of four kids struggled to make ends meet and was now about to lose everything to the bank. The oldest boy, Ben, is being accused of sexually abusing young girls and being a devil worshiper. Runner, the dad of the four kids, is a failure and is needing money to pay his debts and is constantly harassing his ex-wife for any extra money that she has. <br />
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The night that the murders happened was the ending to an awful day. Libby, the youngest of the four kids slipped away from the murderer and is now being sought after to tell the truth about that night. A group of people investigating murders and calling themselves, The Kill Club, approaches Libby convinced that she lied about how Ben, her brother, killed her whole family. <br />
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Libby now goes on a search to find out what really happened that night.<br />
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This book was so interesting. It switches from everyone's point of view, past and present. It was slow at first and I felt like it kept dragging on and I really wanted Libby to be done telling about her cat she doesn't feed. As the book went on I found myself pulling it out at my desk at work when I didn't have customers just to see what would happen next. <br />
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I really enjoy Gillian's writing style. Her books are full of suspense and surprise. I really like going along in the book trying to figure out who did it. Trying my hardest to think of the least suspecting person, but then it always turns out to be someone completely different that I either forgot about, or didn't know about. It's wonderful.<br />
They did make this book into a movie. I saw it pop up on our DirectTV Cinema so we decided to watch it.. (for a big $15 I might add, boo!) It was alright. It did go along with the book pretty well, except for the description of the characters. They all looked different than Gillian explained. I was also very happy that they didn't show anything from the murders. That would've sent me over the edge. If I had to choose between Gone Girl and Dark Places movie wise, I would chose Gone Girl. It could also be the fact that Ben Aflack was in it. (Don't talk to me about his divorce.. can't handle it! Except that he can now fall in love with me. Sorry Jake.)<br />
I wont ruin the book for you, but I will say that this book lives up the writing standard for Gillian Flynn. There are surprises, and lots of suspense. <br />
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Have you read this book?<br />
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I would LOVE to hear what you think about this book!<br />
<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-21787193691016255632015-07-10T13:06:00.001-06:002015-07-10T13:06:32.495-06:004th of July WeekendFor the 4th last weekend we escaped the crazy heat wave we've been having, and went camping. I forgot to bring my camera the first day we were there, but snagged some good pictures the second day.<br />
I make it through the second camping trip with the crazy sleeping baby. <br />
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It was a fun filled weekend with horse rides, talking, reading, tanning, and getting caught in a big rain storm. It was a great weekend. <br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-89763511917552229012015-07-02T10:30:00.000-06:002015-07-02T10:30:01.664-06:00Bath Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the longest time I have loved babies in hooded towels. <br />
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I am so lucky that my little babe loves baths, and being naked. Oh she loves it so much! When she was younger, if she was upset, we would strip her down to her diaper and she'd be the happiest of all the babies. Now when we put her in the bath she just chills for a little bit, and after she's all clean we let her kick around in her tub (that she's quickly outgrowing). <br />
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When she's out of the bath, we wrap her up all snugly in her hooded towels and play in front of the mirror for a few minutes. <br />
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I love my little Bree. How can I make her stay little longer? She cannot already almost be 5 Months.April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-12035920603025959872015-06-11T10:00:00.000-06:002015-06-11T10:00:13.484-06:004 Months4 MONTHS<br />
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A week ago my baby turned 4 months.<br />
I could cry. (may have cried) My baby is so big now! <br />
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25 inches<br />
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She wakes up smiling and giggling.<br />
She has just recently found her voice and loves to talk. She is still blowing bubbles though and its adorable.<br />
Her bald spot (kissing spot as Grammy says) is starting to grow back in.<br />
We now have some cute squishy fat rolls on her legs and her arms.<br />
Her herniated belly button is now starting to go in! YAY for flat belly buttons!<br />
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When Bree is in her car seat she loves to hold onto her giraffe and pull her blanket over her face trying to eat it. <br />
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Her fists are constantly in her mouth and she can almost put her whole fist in. <br />
She loves bath time still, but not getting her hair washed.<br />
Now wearing 3 Month clothes but moving into 3-6 month clothes. Socks still don't stay on her feet. <br />
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This month she rode her first horse, spent lots of nights watching us play softball, and spent lots of time being babysat by new friends. She loves people, and I'm so grateful for that. I was scared that she would only want to be held by me and Jake and would scream when anyone else held her. But she is so social. She loves the attention.<br />
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- If you don't talk to her or look at her for a period of time she starts screaming because she isn't getting all the attention!<br />
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She loves people to hold her up so she stands and we are working on helping her sit by herself. She HATES tummy time still but is so strong. <br />
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She is the biggest fan of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Doc Mcstuffins. I am currently trying to brain wash her by watching all sorts of Disney movies so she will beg daddy to go to Disneyland. We have also just decided for her 2nd birthday that's where we'll be.<br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-68091695222489957622015-06-09T10:00:00.000-06:002015-06-09T10:00:03.535-06:00Breaking the breastfeeding SilenceOkay here's the thing. Breastfeeding is hard. There you go, I said it. So now any of you that are pregnant and planning on BF-ing you won't go into it blind like I did.<br />
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While I was pregnant it was 100% decided I was going to breastfeed for as long as I could, that was depending if I could. My next thought should've been to research it a bit because I was left in tears for the first 2 weeks that Bree was born. I didn't know that I would be sore and that you had to get callus's in order for it not all to hurt anymore! The other thing I had no clue about is that not everyone makes enough milk for their babies all the time. And sometimes babies go through growth spurts and eat more, then it's hard for your body to keep up with this ever growing tiny human.<br />
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**These are my suggestions that I have found that worked for me off of my own experiences. If you are having trouble contact your nearest lactation specialist.<br />
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These are some of the ways that I have used to keep my milk supply up or bump it up for a time when I needed it.<br />
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1. Drink LOTS of water. Everything I've read says that you should drink half your body weight in water. Your body is constantly making milk and your body need water to fuel that production. I recently bought this glass water bottle from Target and I love how pretty it is I've been taking it everywhere with me. Also because it's glass I can put essential oils in it to make my water more interesting and less blah. While I'm at work I do my best to make sure I drink one bottle of these before noon, fill it up, and try to finish another one before I go home at 2:30. </div>
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2. Essential Oils. along with the essential oils that I put in my water I follow a fellow mom who gives daily DoTerra tips, one was to use these 2 oils to help with your milk supply. Her tip is #1 put two drops of Fennel under your tongue twice a day. (I've also seen that someone put it in honey because it tastes like black licorice, which is too strong for me) #2 Basil. She said to mix 2 drops with 1 Tablespoon of Factioned Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil) and apply to both breasts after feeding. Wipe off before feeding again. </div>
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3. A&W. This one is my personal favorite. While my supply dropped while Bree was going through a growth spurt, I took to the Facebook world and the 4 mom groups I'm apart of and found out this great trick! A&W is made with brewers yeast and if you've ever made lactation cookies then you know that brewers yeast helps with milk production. So obviously A&W will help with that, thank to the goodness. Once I saw a mom post that, I had Jake go get me an A&W, it may have just been my crazy new tired mom brain, but I swear it helped within hours if not immediately. I don't drink one everyday anymore but as long as I drink a couple a week I feel like it helps a bunch.</div>
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4. Lactation Cookies. I searched high and low and asked a lot of people which lactation cookies they liked the best, and the verdict came back with a recipe from a girl that I know! Whoo! Sarah's food blog is amazing and so are <a href="http://www.highheelsandgrills.com/breastfeeding-cookies/" target="_blank">these</a> cookies. The recipe is for like 36 cookies so feel free to cut it in half but I ate two a day because they were so good. </div>
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6. It works Greens. I am not a believer in Itworks. Sorry guys if you are but the wraps are not real. They get rid of water weight, you know what else does? drinking water! -Okay end rant. So when I saw moms posting on the mom groups on Facebook that drinking this greens that they pumped so much more milk after taking it I didn't believe them until a girl I went to high school posted hers. I tried it and it worked for about a month then I saw my supply kind of go back down. Maybe because my body was getting used to it, but now I drink it every other day. What it basically is, is your full servings of fruits and vegetables packed into this drink powder. So if you are eating healthy then I doubt you'd need to even try this. </div>
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7. Eating Healthy. I started doing a 90 day health challenge that DoTerra put on, part of it was eating healthy, obviously. That helped me all around. It boosted my supply, I felt more awake, and I felt much better in the mornings instead of dragging my feet and not wanting to get out of bed.</div>
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8.Sleep. It is so funny that sleep can effect your supply immensely, but that is the thing that new moms are craving the most. There are times when if I even just take a nap I can see a difference in my supply. So make sure you are catching as many zzz's as you can, and if you need a nap, ask someone to watch that babe while you take a little nap. It will make everyone happier!</div>
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Along with all of these I have seen a difference in my supply when I drink a protein drink every morning, and if I eat eggs for breakfast. Again I want to say that these are things that have helped me and everyone is different. Different things with work for different people. Such as fenugreek, mothers milk tea, and other supplements like that have never helped me. If you have other suggestions feel free to share below! I never though I would make it to 4 months and without other moms suggestions I probably wouldn't, so lets share, cause we're all in this together! </div>
April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-70527390279833291722015-06-03T10:00:00.000-06:002015-06-03T10:00:01.524-06:00A letter to me.Inspiration from <a href="http://www.bellatheblog.com/2015/03/a-letter-to-myself-9-weeks-ago.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth</a>.<br />
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Dear Momma,<br />
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Welcome to motherhood! Is it crazy that all of this stuff comes pretty naturally?? Yeah, there is a lot of stuff that you will do automatically. One thing you need to do more than anything is soak up all of those little itty bitty baby snuggles. She will not stay that small for very much longer. Don't worry about what anyone else says about her becoming too clingy if you snuggle her too much, that does not apply to this tiny newborn.<br />
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Speaking of peoples advice. Don't worry about what every one says. This is your baby. You are her mom. You know what is best for her and you know where to go for advice and answers to your questions.<br />
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When it comes to breastfeeding, don't stress. Yes, no one told you that it wasn't going to be easy, and that it wouldn't hurt but stick with it. Bree does go through a growth spurt and you'll think you're done, but don't give up. When all that pain comes from this new experience, don't get down. When you walk around feeding this sweet angel just remember that all of it is for her!<br />
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Realize that you have such a good sleeper on your hands. Try to nap when you can. Its okay that the laundry needs to be done, the dishes need to be washed, and you need to shower and brush your teeth. That can all happen later. Try to nap at least a little bit.<br />
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I'll tell you now that you can tape Bree's socks on. That little kicker will kick off those socks, but get the tape and tape 'em on! Fool Proof!<br />
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When you decide to go out, try to make sure that you've got a happy baby. If she's been upset most the day and its not a necessity, try to stay home. Those people are Target weren't staring because you were trying to calm down the unconsolable baby, they were looking because they are moms that have been in your shoes. It is okay to have your breakdown in the parking lot. Just hold your baby tight when you get home.<br />
You are a good mom. There are nights when you wonder what you got yourself into but then Bree will fall asleep on your chest and snuggle up to you and it will make it all worth it. But just wait! When she starts to smile, it gets better. And then her giggles! <br />
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You have the most beautiful baby ever. We're kind of bias, but really! <br />
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And guess what? You have the most adorable husband ever! He is completely smitten by her! It is the best thing ever to watch him play with her. He will walk around the house with her on his shoulders, try everything he can to make her laugh, and smother her with kisses. Make sure you thank him for being the greatest dad ever, because he is. He loves that little girl more than anything in the world.<br />
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Sky. She doesn't know what to think of the tiny human at first, but she will warm up to her. Some times she will get a little annoyed by her, but she loves her. She will kiss her toes and try to make her happy when she's crying. <br />
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Bree's bald spot on the back will grow in, she will start to chunk up, her lactose intolerance will clear up, she grows so much, and is the biggest light in your life. <br />
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Motherhood is hard. It is a full time job. But it is the greatest blessing your life, you already know that though. Kiss those cheeks, smell that hair, snuggle her, she is all yours. <br />
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Mom, you can do it. You can power through because you are so blessed to have this little girl in your life. You have such an amazing little family. Remember to thank Heavenly Father every day, because these are the best moments of your life.<br />
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Love,<br />
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A little more experienced version of yourself. <br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-63301621926303864862015-06-02T18:15:00.000-06:002015-06-02T18:15:36.786-06:00Blessing DayApril 19,2015<br />
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It was a hard decision trying to find a day to bless Bree. Where she was born in the middle of cold and flu season we wanted to wait until April, at least, to bless her. We made that a bit of a struggle as well because April was a busy month.<br />
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The first Sunday of the month was conference, and we were gone to St. George the next week. So we took advantage of a free weekend and scheduled it for the 19th. <br />
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If you live in Utah then you know that we had crazy weather in April. So we were praying up til the day that we would have warm, non-windy weather. And our prayers were heard. We got the one super warm weekend in April. Thank goodness. <br />
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We had so much family there to support us on that day. We are so blessed that Bree could be surrounded by so many loved ones. What a fun day it was. <br />
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Baby cousins that are 3 months apart. We love baby Deanna.<br />
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Great Aunt Connie who made Bree's dress.<br />
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The long day wore Grandpa right out.<br />
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<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-50720518004828654232015-06-01T11:51:00.001-06:002015-06-01T11:51:04.480-06:00UnbrokenSo this year I vowed to myself that I would stick with a book club. I have seen some here and there but never actually kept up with it and ended up quitting. <br />
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I'm not a quitter. okay, some times I am. But it doesn't make me happy.<br />
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I saw a list of things to do to make you smarter, and what was one thing on that list? Read books!<br />
Who would've thought! Anyways the point I'm trying to make is that I have actually stuck to a book club this year. Bonus points: its a friend of mine, whom I love! She's hilarious and ridiculously smart. I love her blog, and her! If you want to follow along on her amazing-ness <a href="http://www.thelifeofbon.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> is the link.<br />
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So the book for April was Unbroken.<br />
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I really struggled reading this book. Not because it wasn't well written or it was a boring story, but because I have a needy child. I love her, but she's a little needy. Also I was in the middle of reading this when I went back to work, and that makes things a little bit of a struggle. <br />
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Jake chose this movie one night for movie night and I watch half of it while trying to get Bree ready for bed. So I kind of got the jest of the story but definitely missed out on details. So when I read this book it put all the puzzle pieces together. <br />
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Unbroken is a true story about a WWII Vet, Louie Zamperini. Before going to war Louie was an Olympic track star, he became an airman and fought in the states as well as abroad. This story is mostly about the time that he spent on the ocean in a life raft, after his bomber went down and only 3 men survived, and his time being captured by the Japanese. There are lots of random facts that are added in to the footnotes of the book which I really loved. <br />
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I loved this book, especially the writing style. Hillenbrand did a great job with this! I typically don't like non-fiction books just for the fact that they usually are really boring and hard to read. This on the other hand was told much like a fiction and that made it so much easier and interesting to read.<br />
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I did watch the movie before reading this book and that kind of made it a little more interesting because I knew what was going to happen, but this time I got so much more information. So if you've seen the movie, READ THE BOOK! Do it! <br />
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Also, if you read, or have read this book I'd love to hear what you have to say about it!<br />
<br />April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-87592374483354822592015-06-01T11:50:00.002-06:002015-06-01T11:50:45.874-06:003 MONTHSI'm pretty far behind on this but here is Bree's Monthly Update. <br />
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How has it been 3 months already? Time has gone by way too fast.<br />
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Our little Bree has been so much fun lately! We are really enjoying this stage. She is awake more, and definitely happier. This past month she did have a belly ache for about a week, we took her to the doctor and came to the conclusion that she's a little lactose intolerant like her dad and grandma. Since we've figured that out she's been much happier. <br />
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She has started to babble and its the most adorable thing ever. In church she likes talking all through sacrament meeting and Sunday school. She also loves to chew on her hands, our fingers and anything loose on her clothing.<br />
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She knows exactly who Jake and I are and she smiles at us all the time. <br />
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She is an excellent sleeper. She goes to be around 8 or 9 and sleeps until 6:30, eats then goes back to sleep for a few hours. She refuses to sleep when there are other things going on around her. She loves to see what all the commotion is about. <br />
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Right now she is wearing 3 month and 0-3 month clothes. I've put her in some 3-6 month pajamas and they are only a little big for her.<br />
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At our last appointment she was 10lbs 3oz and 23 inches long. As of Saturday she is 11 lbs. and as long as can be. April @ Hansen Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101984722886685241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040877804663340750.post-60376353015201900442015-06-01T11:50:00.000-06:002015-06-01T11:50:23.205-06:002 MONTHSIn my head I had this plan that I was going to be excellent at blogging about my cute little girl. I was going to have all this information about her blogged so I could always remember everything that she does, and all of the milestones that she hits. <br />
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But alas, I am not near as organized as I had planned. At the end of the day when Bree is in bed, I either take a 5 minute shower instead of 2, and actually get to wash my hair. Or I cuddle up next to Jake and fall asleep. So you get all of the back tracking posts. <br />
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-Bree can smile, and try to giggle. <br />
-She has rolled over twice, and I'm still not sure if its a fluke or if its the real deal.<br />
-She is still so picky and wants to be held a certain way, and standing. You can never sit down. How do babies know!?<br />
-This sweet thing has a bald spot on the back of her head and it makes me laugh/cry. I love her hair and I can't wait for it to grow back in.<br />
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