Monthly Archives: February 2011

Motherhood

Posted on February 28, 2011 by rnowlin

There are less than two weeks left until my baby turns two and I am continuing in my weekly posts about our journey together so far. Today I thought I would post some of my favorite photos of Steele and … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy … ugh

Posted on February 20, 2011 by rnowlin

As I mentioned before, my baby’s birthday is coming up and in preparation, I am recounting his life so far. Since he’s only going to be two, I’m starting before I met him. Today I will tell you about the … Continue reading →

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Birthdays … I can remember your birthdays. Do you remember them too?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by rnowlin

Today is my niece’s 5th birthday. Her birthday brings to mind my favorite Yo Gabba Gabba episode: Birthday. In that episode it’s Brobee’s birthday and when we first see little Brobee, he’s sad because it’s his birthday and no one … Continue reading →

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The biological clock …

Posted on February 14, 2011 by rnowlin

With less than a month until my son’s birthday, the party countdown has officially begun! And yes, I do realize that the rest of the world doesn’t share my (perhaps overzealous) enthusiasm for Steele’s birthday. During the month leading up … Continue reading →

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Recycling Broken Crayons

Posted on February 13, 2011 by rnowlin

If you are like me and have a toddler who loves to color, but also loves to destroy crayons, here’s a fun activity for a rainy (or blizzardy) day. Recycling your old broken crayons into new, fun shaped, crayons. I … Continue reading →

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Warmer weather on the way!!!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by rnowlin

It’s finally started warming up around here. The ice is finally clearing off of my drive and off of the neighborhood streets. Two days ago we had temperatures in the -20’s and in two more days we will have a … Continue reading →

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Snowpocalypse 2011

Posted on February 6, 2011 by rnowlin

For those of you living in Oklahoma, this is nothing new to you, but over the past week we received a snowfall of record breaking proportions. The accumulation for my area (for one day) was about 14 inches. Yes, people … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Felicia!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by rnowlin

I first met her 23 years ago today. Well, it actually might have been 23 years ago tomorrow. I was twelve and my memory is a bit sketchy on the exact details. The point is: we met and I think … Continue reading →

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World Nutella Day

Posted on February 4, 2011 by rnowlin

World Nutella Day is tomorrow. How will you celebrate? Although I could probably celebrate by eating one of my many jars of Nutella by the spoonful, I will probably settle for some spicy Nutella hot chocolate and some Raspberry Kissed … Continue reading →