17.5 Months... and a good day!

I have to write a mid-month post before the big 18 month mark. I normally do not do this, but lately .. seems like in the last few days Samantha has been changing.. yes in only a few days..

She has been speaking in small sentences...which I am so glad for her since she seems to have been trying soooo hard to speak. The sentences I can remember are "Fava, Dada" (which translates into watching this video that she loves), and "muk Dada" (which means milk Daddy) hah! Im so proud of her!

Also, at this point, we switched to size 4 diapers... we're just using up the last of the 3's...Its about time!

She is getting her 11th tooth, and by golly it is a painful one! She was up a couple nights with pains (Im assuming)...

You are having imaginary conversations all the time.. so funny, between animals, and on your phones... so cute.

Little Momma ...

You are also grasping the "motherly" role. You love feeding your babies from your sippy cup, and putting them in and out of the stroller... I guess Momma's presents for you this year you will really enjoy.. they include a bottle, cradle, and new baby!! I cannot wait 4 more days till Christmas!


Around here we are just finishing some wrapping, having lots of leftover treats from our appetizer party, and waiting for the mail... Im like a happy puppy waiting for the mailman lately.. I love getting everyone's Christmas cards, and unexpected gifts here and there..

Momma ordered some last minute items that I need to get under the tree pronto!
Plus lately i just love waiting for the mail this time of year! Today.. Momma got a present for herself!



I got a raise! Yeay!!!!
Totally unexpected, and I am so grateful and blessed to have such a WONDERFUL job.. I emailed my boss and thanked him.. I love both my jobs.. Momma and recruiter alike! ha!

Samantha is napping, and Momma made a quick snack - Ham/Cheese and Crescents... yummmmmie..


I topped my little sandwich creation with this..


I confess, I almost ate the whole thing.. next time I think I would use 2 tubes of crescents, one for top and one for the bottom.
i just layered Ham & Provolone .. pinched the edges together and baked for 375 for about 15-20 m till it looked brown/done.




And I made some homemade hot cocoa.. which I got here..

http://wearinggackeysapron.blogspot.com - she has some great recipes!

the other day.. it sounds delish.. Its all mixed, now I just gotta make it.

It was a GOOD DAY!!!!

Little Peanut and 100th Post!

I had a photo shoot with Samantha after her nap last week one day...
She was all cuddly and had her "sleepy face" on..




I love her new little Nordic sweater... too precious!



And this is officially my 100th post! Some people have things to give away, and blog about milestones, not me.. ha! I will hopefully be taking part in a giveaway next month though.. very exciting!!!