tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41038459776012975202024-03-18T23:09:51.588-04:00Living Intentionally~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-59058455859075581452014-06-16T15:58:00.002-04:002014-06-16T15:58:47.434-04:00Bib and Cloth Organization SolutionsOnce we started feeding Everett solids, close to 7 months, we realized we needed some storage on the main floor to keep things contained.<br />
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The first solution was a hamper attached to the back of the high chair.<br />
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We used a wet bag and simply attached it with to scrap pieces of fabric. Quick and simple and very effective.<br />
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The best part about this is that I can simply take this laundry and do a pre-soak before I wash it so that the food crusties and stains are minimized.</div>
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I also wanted to have a place for the clean bibs and cloths to be stored. I found the perfect container at Target . There's plenty of room to store all of our bibs and a bunch of cloths.</div>
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-24526034732655529202014-06-06T22:54:00.000-04:002014-06-06T22:54:44.743-04:00Birthday Photo TraditionHaving seen a cute idea for a photo - one year old sitting beside a frame of said baby as a new born - I decided to give it a try. The plan is to then take the photo of the one year old, put it in the frame next year and take a photo with the then 2 year old.<br />
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I went back to look for my inspiration source but couldn't find it and now can't compare.<br />
The glare on the photo in the frame. I might have to photo-shop the picture to fix it.~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-88407552603534697282014-06-03T12:42:00.002-04:002019-05-16T13:04:33.807-04:00E's First Birthday Party - Little Man Theme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So, I was not planning an elaborate 1st birthday party at all. Just family and few friends for a BBQ at the at a Conservation Area 2 minutes from our house. Then I started looking at Pinterest... Here are the birthday details!</div>
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We used the downloads for decorations including the cupcake picks (which were attached to toothpicks with washi tape) as well as the bottle covers. Not shown here was a sign with the punch saying "Wet Your Whiskers".</div>
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We made favours using the favour download. We scooped turquoise jelly beans and candy lime slices into bags and stapled the downloaded favour tags onto each bag. </div>
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Here is our version. We accordion folded each small dessert-sized napkin then attached it to the fork with a ribbon and a double-sided adhesive.</div>
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My mom made this adorable onesie for E and we paired it with his grey chevron BabyLegs for his birthday photoshoot.<br />
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I ordered 200 ball pit balls from <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Intex-49600EP-100-Piece-Fun-Ballz/dp/B000066SW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401764185&sr=8-1&keywords=ball+pit+balls+canada" target="_blank">amazon.ca</a> and used an inflatable pool, added in a couple of bigger balls too :)</div>
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I was really hoping to turn a picnic table on its' end and do the photo collage posted above. Ran out of time and instead posted the photos on the 4 sides of the main post of the picnic pavilion.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HIGH CHAIR DECORATION</b></span><br />
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My mom and I cut out lengths of ribbon and pinned them to a slim grey ribbon then sewed across the grey ribbon to hold everything together.<br />
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-1411037535456464492014-01-17T22:08:00.000-05:002014-01-17T22:48:21.409-05:00Pregnancy Photo Series<br />
<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130517035112/http://diymaternity.com/misc-tips/diy-pregnancy-photo-series-ideas" target="_blank">This link</a> has 9 great ideas for pregnancy photo series.<br />
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I/we loosely based our photo series on #6:<br />
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I liked that the outfit and backdrop remained the same so you could really see the differences! So here is our pregnancy photo series!<br />
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Thankfully we were able to squeeze in our maternity photos the night before Everett was born! Here's one where I look my most pregnant:</div>
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-91155514716200842982014-01-09T14:58:00.002-05:002014-01-09T14:58:53.565-05:00A Nursing Tale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend recently brought it to my attention that through the feeding experience with Everett, I learned a lot of precious information (and so did Andrew!).<br />
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I thought I would share much of it here, in hopes that it helps someone else! That being said, if you have a health practitioner you should ask their advice and follow that - this post should give you lots of things to ask them though :)<br />
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Our Schedule at the Beginning when Everett was in the NICU:<br />
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<li>Nurse as soon as you can see the baby.</li>
<li>Go every three hours to feed the baby (or as often as the NICU nurses will let you).</li>
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<li>Do a combination of attempting to nurse and bottle feeding.</li>
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<li>Nurse for a few minutes, then bottle feed (or let partner), then pump for 15 minutes on a medium setting.</li>
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<li>Drink a glass of water and have a snack every time you feed/pump.</li>
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Other tips for increasing supply:<br />
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<li>Nurse more often (if that's humanly possible...)</li>
<li>Skin to skin</li>
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<li>Also known as cuddle time :)</li>
<li>Helps promote milk production.</li>
<li>Helps baby to moderate their temperature (up or down).</li>
<li>Good for partner too!</li>
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<li>Pump, pump, pump!</li>
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<li>Have a picture of your baby nearby or visit the NICU and imagine your baby nursing while you pump, or if possible sit near your baby!</li>
<li>Make sure you have correctly sized phalanges.</li>
<li>Invest in a double electric pump, it saves time and makes it easier to actually pump when you don't want to.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Ameda-Purely-Yours-Ultra-Breast/dp/B003CL8ICQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389127782&sr=8-2&keywords=ameda+purely+yours" target="_blank">This is my pump</a>. (I love it).</li>
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<li>Drink nursing tea</li>
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<li>I loved the taste of <a href="http://www.lunareclipse-babies.com/page7/nursingtea.html" target="_blank">Lunar Eclipse nursing tea</a></li>
<li>We were able to find this at Zehrs.</li>
<li>Also helpful for baby's gas problems.</li>
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<li>Sleep!</li>
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<li>If your baby is taking a bottle/supplementation anyway, take one of the 12 feeds off a day and sleep/rest through it. This will help with supply as a well-rested body can make more milk!</li>
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<li>You may need to bottle feed while nursing is being established, don't feel bad about this!</li>
<li>Use a bottle that has a wide nipple to simulate the size/feeling of a breast. We used this <a href="http://www.playtexbaby.com/Bottles/VentAire/Advanced-Nipple-Wide" target="_blank">kind</a>.</li>
<li>Have someone help with the bottle feeding at the beginning as nursing and pumping is more than enough effort and you will need your rest.</li>
<li>Someone else will need to wash (and if using formula, sterlize) the bottles. This is something that should be delegated at the beginning.</li>
<li>Have baby sit up to eat out of bottle so that he is forced to draw the milk down the nipple and it isn't poured in (simulating real nursing I was told).</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.lact-aid.com/" target="_blank">Crazy straw mechanism - Lact-aid</a></li>
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<li>Didn't work well for us since Everett was annoyed by the straw's presence in his mouth and tried to spit it out.</li>
<li>Works amazingly for others!</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.philips.com.au/c/avent-baby-breastfeeding/breast-care-standard-scf156_01/prd/" target="_blank">Nipple shield</a></li>
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<li>Apparently good for torn up nipples, also has other uses.</li>
<li>We used it to get Everett to sustain a latch on the breast as it would engage his sucking reflex much like a bottle.</li>
<li>Only warning we heard was to not use it exclusively if you're needing to increase your supply as the baby's direct latch works better for that.</li>
<li>Goal was to use for a few weeks only (for Everett to wean the baby off the bottle and onto the breast).</li>
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<li>Hand expression</li>
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<li>Not something that was particularly easy for me, especially when establishing a supply.</li>
<li>Here's a <a href="http://www.childrenshealthnetwork.org/CRS/CRS/pa_bfmassag_pep.htm" target="_blank">link to an explanation</a> and how-to for hand expression and massage.</li>
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<li>Massage</li>
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<li>Worked well before pumping.</li>
<li>Helped with clogged ducts.</li>
<li>Brought milk down to make it easier for Everett to get milk sooner (at beginning).</li>
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<li>Other Supplements:</li>
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<li>Never used either, but work for lots of mamas!</li>
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<li>Fenugreek</li>
<li>Blessed Thistle</li>
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Great Resources:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.lllc.ca/" target="_blank">La Leche League</a></li>
<li>Breastfeeding Buddies</li>
<li>Pre-birth Breastfeed Class</li>
<li>Health professional (lactation consultant, midwife, family doctor)</li>
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-12885961372489307802014-01-07T15:10:00.000-05:002014-01-07T15:10:59.737-05:00Great Food Over the Holidays!As usual we consumed amazing home-cooked meals! I can't begin to describe them all :)<br />
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But I did want to add <a href="http://2012-13theyearoflivingintentionally.blogspot.ca/p/butternut-squash-soup.html" target="_blank">this soup recipe</a> to the mix:<br />
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We also had food from three family-run restaurants in Whitby over the holidays:<br />
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<a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Blue+Sea+Restaurant&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=blue+sea+fish+and+chips&hnear=0x89d51e88fc357749:0xd77b28711c4012cb,Whitby,+ON&cid=17457910526364017662&ei=b-rGUp1jxsnbBeOsgMAM&ved=0CLABEPwSMAs" target="_blank">Blue Sea Restaurant</a>: Best fish 'n chips I've ever had. It's been my favourite since I was a kid and I've never had any elsewhere that competed with it. (We usually get the Halibut).<br />
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<a href="http://teriyakihouse.ca/" target="_blank">Teriyaki House:</a> All you can eat sushi at an amazing price. Super fresh too!<br />
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<a href="http://wolfgangsonbrock.foodpages.ca/" target="_blank">Wolfgang's on Brock</a>: Amazing German food! Huge portions and reasonable prices. Didn't feel awkward bringing the (sometimes noisy) baby.~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-7465045668376499772014-01-03T09:58:00.000-05:002014-01-03T09:59:32.223-05:00Everett's Nursery: EmbroideriesSo before Everett was born I had grand visions of what his woodland nursery would look like. Why I wanted something fancy but relatively inexpensive I don't know. Babies don't need coordinated prints and all that jazz.<br />
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But, alas, he came early and the only thing in the nursery was the recently assembled crib. I think Andrew and my mom moved the nursing chair into the room while I was in the hospital along with the side table I wanted in there. I was also given parts to the woodland set from <a href="http://www.3sprouts.ca/" target="_blank">3 Sprouts</a> and 2 coordinating crib sheets for my shower.<br />
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So 7 months later I'm finally getting around to the craft projects I wanted to do during the month of June. Eventually I will be putting everything together too!<br />
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Here is the first:<br />
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I knew I wanted a gallery wall. Everett's nursery will likely be the nicest, most thought out room in our house. The inspiration for the fox and skunk embroideries came when Andrew's mom offered us a choice of cross-stitches done by her mother (Andrew's Granni). I thought the blue jay would look awesome in Everett's room.<br />
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I was looking for free printables of woodland animals that were modern cartoons but not too cutesy and came across a website (<a href="http://www.dailyembroidery.com/" target="_blank">Daily Embroidery</a>) that had one free embroidery each day as well as one for members. Members also get access to the archives. I enlisted my mom (who owns the machine) and convinced her this embroidery membership might be good for a short period of time (she could download all she wanted immediately).<br />
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Finally we settled on the skunk:<br />
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And the fox:<br />
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We wrapped the fabric around foam core and took out the glass since we weren't using a mat. I bought the frames at Walmart for ~$10.<br />
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I'm super happy with the finished product! I think my mom should go into business :P<br />
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Here is a super short clip of Everett in the Jumperoo. He didn't seem to jump much when it was on the carpet in the living room. I moved it into the kitchen so I could do some dishes (I know, few people believe I ever do dishes) and Everett took off!</div>
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This moderately spicy bean soup was great for the early winter that decided upon us.<br />
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1lb of ground beef<br />
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1/2 tsp of cumin<br />
1 tsp of oregano<br />
1 540mL tin of kidney beans<br />
1 540mL tin of black beans<br />
1 tin of canned corn<br />
1 796mL tin of diced tomatoes<br />
1 56mL tin of tomato paste<br />
1 c. water<br />
1/2 tsp of Tabasco sauce (or any other hot sauce), add more if you like it spicy!<br />
1 pkg. of taco seasoning<br />
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Note: Can also heat this in a slow cooker. On high for 30 minutes, then switch to low for 1-2 hours.~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-40667269443827678582013-12-13T11:44:00.000-05:002013-12-13T11:44:23.781-05:00Christmas PreparationsWe went to our <a href="http://www.benjamintreefarm.com/" target="_blank">local tree farm</a> and got our Christmas tree on November 30th:<br />
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My sister also decorated the mantle for us!</div>
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Here's the first family Christmas get-together of the season (Dec 7):</div>
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And here is a picture of Everett with his Great-Uncle Andy from the next day's get-together (Dec 8):</div>
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-65310368680833240392013-12-12T16:03:00.004-05:002013-12-12T16:03:38.407-05:00Christmas Via Online Music<br />
<a href="http://elsajayne.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Breath of Heaven (Amy Grant Cover) by Elsa Jayne</a> (free download!). Probably my favourite Christmas tune of all time!<br />
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Angels We Have Heard on High by Four Guys on One Piano:<br />
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Mele Kalikimaka by Gianni and Sarah:<br />
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-51625706645061672232013-11-11T14:24:00.001-05:002013-11-11T14:24:06.374-05:00Fall Soups<span style="font-size: large;">I love them!</span><div>
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Andrew was away last week for work and so he took today off so I could recover a bit :) He came with Everett and I to swimming lessons and afterwards we stopped at <a href="http://www.zoup.com/" target="_blank">Zoup</a>! Here we could taste-test the soups first before ordering (best idea ever!).</div>
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Since Andrew and I have different tastes in soups, this makes it easy for us to both get what we want. He had a chicken pot pie soup and I had pumpkin pie bisque. </div>
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He likes soups full of lots of good stuff and I usually like mine creamy with no chunks. This means that home-made soup will really only completely satisfy one of us - me. Both since I'm the one making it and because he's easier going, and also because I'll make stews that satisfy his want for chunky soup.</div>
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So this fall/winter I will share a few of my favourite soup recipes with you!</div>
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Look back to one of my first posts to hear mention of a great soup. <a href="http://2012-13theyearoflivingintentionally.blogspot.ca/2012/09/weekend-re-cap-day-1314.html" target="_blank">Link here</a>. The full recipe for Vegan Curried Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup can be found <a href="http://2012-13theyearoflivingintentionally.blogspot.ca/p/vegan-curried-sweet-potato-and-carrot.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-19228762756809262602013-10-31T14:20:00.000-04:002013-10-31T14:20:34.514-04:00A Dose of EverettOn this grey day here are some laughs to make you smile!<br />
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And yes, I messed up the difference between nose and chin... it's hard to be the camera person and off-camera voice / baby-mover too!~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-47369637490129356462013-10-30T14:54:00.000-04:002013-10-30T15:26:10.897-04:00Why I Love October: Part 5<span style="font-size: large;">Apple Crisp.</span><br />
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This doesn't even look that appetizing after it's mostly eaten... but boy is it delicious!<br />
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Here's a recipe from my mom!<br />
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-31490909865932648972013-10-29T10:45:00.004-04:002013-10-29T10:45:25.522-04:00Why I Love October: Part 4<span style="font-size: large;">Fall Mantel.</span><br />
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-74765771780988703742013-10-28T09:28:00.000-04:002013-10-28T09:28:00.469-04:00Why I Love October: Part 3<span style="font-size: large;">Our Anniversary is October 18th.</span><br />
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This was our 5th anniversary and our first with Everett. We went for dinner at the Keg (the three of us) and had the best meal I've ever eaten there! We came home, put Everett to bed and watched Silver Linings Playbook.<br />
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-81460446180537666642013-10-23T14:08:00.001-04:002013-10-23T14:08:11.170-04:00Why I Love October: Part 2<span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving! (including outdoor ping pong)</span><br />
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Andrew and I were bad and didn't take any photos of his family's Thanksgiving :( Probably because I was exhausted that day.~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-40238696632909951752013-10-16T11:09:00.002-04:002013-10-16T11:09:54.313-04:00Why I Love October: Part 1<div>
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We supported Gord Skopnik and <a href="http://reports.iteams.ca/impact-south-sudan/" target="_blank">Impact Southern Sudan</a>. As well as initiatives such as <a href="http://www.welcomehomekw.ca/" target="_blank">Welcome Home</a>, the <a href="http://www.mcrs.ca/" target="_blank">Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support</a>, and local initiatives such as sponsoring a Congolese man and taking newly arrived refugees on canoe trips to explore Canada's wilderness.</div>
~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-45862062309269751592013-10-15T22:48:00.000-04:002013-10-15T22:50:33.240-04:008 month catch up...Since I haven't posted since February there's a lot to catch up on.<br />
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May 30th 2013.</div>
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June 11th 2013.</div>
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We've come a long way since May 30th. Everett weighed 5 lbs 15 oz with all those tubes in, on the day of his birth. He weighed 14 lbs 0 oz as of his 4 month checkup. He's completely healthy and is working through his bad gas issues and now teething :P So, a completely normal baby!</div>
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Andrew, Courtney, Everett and Gramma took a trip to Winnipeg in August!</div>
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~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-54797156387871926592013-02-20T18:08:00.000-05:002013-03-03T18:08:51.299-05:00Day 164: Results from 20 week UltrasoundSo we found out that we're on track to have an average-sized baby, which was music to my ears :) Hopefully that continues to be true.<br />
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We have to have a 28 week ultrasound to check for placental position, as it could be a little close to the cervix. But the midwife said it didn't look like anything to worry about.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday February 15th - Missionaries in Europe</span></div>
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Andrew and I have been supporting a missionary couple in Europe for the last year or so. We went to hear the exciting update of their time there as well as the plans they have for the upcoming months and year. It was great to be able to reconnect!</div>
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After lunch my sister decided she would rather help me organize my craft room than go cross-country skiing so we spent the afternoon tidying and going to Michael's to pick up some shelves and baskets to put things in. I will do another post on the before/after and all the details.</div>
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My sister and I spent the morning finishing the craft room. Andrew and my B-I-L helped us move some furniture around and took out the garbage :) I am so excited with how it looks! Now that the double bed is in the craft room (out of what will be our nursery) we're one step closer to being ready for the baby.</div>
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I just saw this idea on <a href="http://talkandtealeaves.blogspot.ca/2013/02/lenten-photo-day-challenge.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/qqILE+(Talk+and+Tea+Leaves)" target="_blank">Talk and Tea Leaves blog</a> - a photo a day Lenten journey. I then looked into the <a href="http://rethinkchurch.org/lenten-challenge" target="_blank">original project she found</a> from the United Methodist Church.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Feb 13th - Who am I?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Feb 14th - Return</span></div>
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I'll also try to keep up with posting other things on weekdays too, but this will likely become difficult with all the school work! Looking forward to a great 40 days!<br />
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Also, Happy Valentine's Day!~Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577734226927532499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4103845977601297520.post-25140189008161119042013-02-13T22:49:00.001-05:002013-02-13T22:49:32.136-05:00Day 157: Basket SuccessA couple weeks ago I posted about my lack of success at finding a basket to organize our card games (<a href="http://2012-13theyearoflivingintentionally.blogspot.ca/2013/01/day-144-with-good-intentions.html" target="_blank">see post here</a>). Last weekend I was happy to find the PERFECT BASKET!<br />
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The basket fits all the card games we have (that aren't in large boxed game sets):<br />
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<a href="http://jjcards.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_85&products_id=1067" target="_blank">Dutch Blitz</a><br />
<a href="http://jjcards.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=895" target="_blank">Rook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Parker-Brothers-C-2869A-scrabble-slam/dp/B003WWAGOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360813223&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Scrabble SLAM</a><br />
<a href="http://jjcards.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_140&products_id=2340" target="_blank">Hearts & Spades</a><br />
<a href="http://jjcards.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_85&products_id=1076" target="_blank">Five Crowns</a><br />
<a href="http://jjcards.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=1034" target="_blank">Skip-Bo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Word-Bits/dp/B002D16GAM" target="_blank">Buzz Word Bits</a><br />
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As well as 11 decks of cards, our folding cribbage board, the extra wax bits for our <a href="https://keenscent.scentsy.ca/Scentsy/Buy?partyId=121561317&gclid=CNeSq4bxtLUCFdOHMgodGVsAFQ" target="_blank">Scentsy</a> (safe wax melter - it doesn't get hot).<br />
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It's also a pretty good colour for our green dining room :)<br />
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