tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409797441796515032024-03-16T03:07:59.758-04:00 Christina McGuire Ava & Elle Call Me MamaChristina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-91177061640194414582017-08-21T21:28:00.003-04:002017-08-21T21:45:37.090-04:00Ava's 1st Day of School...ever <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These last 24 hours have been pretty special around here. </div>
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Ava has been hearing about school over the last couple of years through her friends and family but today she got to experience it herself! It was time for her to start Pre Kindergarten. I keep saying that I can't believe that 4 years has flown by. I really can't. </div>
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Yes, the days are long as a stay at home mom. They really are! </div>
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There are days where I feel like I am going a bit crazy but, overall, I wouldn't trade these years for anything. That saying is so true: the days are long but the years are short. </div>
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It was the sweetest. A memory that I will keep with me forever and just in case I am not around one day to recap it: I am sharing it here so that the girls can read about it later on. After all, this is why I have this blog: for them. </div>
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Ava, you make me so proud. More than anything, me and Daddy want to raise you to be kind. Kind above all else. You are already showing us that in your words and actions and we couldn't be happier about it. </div>
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The night before your big day, I read a story to you and Elle about a puppy going to school. </div>
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After that, we were talking about how special the next day would be and you asked about Elle. You were concerned and wanted to know where she was going to be. When I told you that she was going to stay home with Mommy, you quickly reassured her that you would come back home to her right after school and that she was your best sister ever. You told her you loved her and asked her for a hug and a kiss. </div>
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Mommy couldn't help but cry. In that moment, I saw you being brave and focusing on Elle to make sure that she would be ok. You made me really proud. You are kind and have the sweetest little soul. I hope more than anything, you stay that way forever. </div>
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The next morning, you couldn't wait to get to school! These pictures were a bit rushed because you just wanted to get into the car and go. As much as I wanted to savor these moments, I was thankful that you weren't scared about going to school. </div>
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Of course Mommy had to include Elle on the 1st day of school picture fun... </div>
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Sweet goodbyes to Elle. </div>
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We are so lucky that we got to have your Nana there with us for your big day. </div>
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She took these sweet pictures of us and videotaped you walking into your classroom for Daddy.</div>
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I am so happy that she did because these are the moments that we will want to remember forever.</div>
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You walked ahead of us, went right in, and met your new teacher with such excitement. I did hear your little voice shake a little when you said goodbye to me and that you would see me soon. You smiled through it and stayed strong though. No tears from you, big girl! </div>
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You are always the one to try and keep a brave face for mama which makes it even harder for me when I hear your little voice tremble. </div>
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When Elle and I picked you up from school, you gave me a giant hug and told me that you missed me. We missed you too, Ava. Elle was standing by the front door right before we left to pick you up and she asked, "Mommy, Where Ava? I want go see Ava." </div>
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We love you sweet girl. Me and Daddy are so proud of you. We know that you are going to do amazing in school. You are kind, always eager to learn, and polite. </div>
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We hope you stay that way forever. </div>
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I love you, </div>
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<br />Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-74815313289792764532017-07-25T16:23:00.002-04:002017-07-25T19:41:11.456-04:00Loving Lately: Pilates <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">So, the last post was all about my love for our swim instructor who taught Ava & Elle how to swim in 5 days flat. I received so many calls and messages about it and am thrilled that so many little ones will be </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">taught by Coach Jackie Nelson Doyle! I have already seen some videos and pictures of your little ones being taught by her and am over here on the other side of my computer doing the happy dance for them! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Now that we have checked Elle's swimming off the to-do list, I am trying to make some more time for myself. Being a stay at home mom has some obvious perks but it is also very exhausting. Mentally and physically. My bathroom breaks consist of someone usually beating the other side of the door to open it up, coffee is rarely hot, and the countdown until daddy gets home is always on. Oh, and when it does get quiet around here - that usually means that there is a REALLY big mess that I now need to clean up. The latest was sunblock all over the coffee table when I was trying to fold the laundry on my bed. Needless to say, a stay at home mom needs something for herself once in a while without feeling guilty about it. Which brings me to my new "loving lately" topic:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I was so excited when I got the call that Tanya Clark was starting her own Pilates studio in her very own home. Tanya and I go waaaaay back since elementary school. She and I later crossed paths again once her husband started working for mine years ago. What a small world it is! It was so nice to catch up with her over the years especially because she is so like-minded. She has a two year old son, is a health coach, pilates instructor, and a champ in the kitchen when it comes to making healthy foods taste like decadent desserts. She is truly talented. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">So as you can imagine, I signed right up to have a one on one Pilates session with her when she told me. I am so happy that I did! I have been enjoying Pilates work outs in my own home for some time now but have only done so on my mat. I have never tried Pilates on the actual Pilates apparatus (tower). </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I was blown away when she was instructing me during my lesson. My muscles were all contracted and all working at one time. I was using EVERYTHING I had down to making sure that my feet were flexed the right way. It is mind and body work to achieve that Pilates strength! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">I was relieved on how easy this was on the joints because this was the original reason I was so open to it. I had been doing HIIT workouts which was causing my left knee to develop a Baker's cyst. It is basically where a painful lump appears underneath my knee area which is full of fluid. This just started not to long ago and has happened about 3 times and my guess is that it happened with the jumping within the HIIT work outs. I knew I had to find some other work outs that would cater to my becoming an old lady ;) So needless to say, Pilates here I come! The low impact works great for my body and still gives an amazing work out to get those abs! If you are interested in having a personal Pilates session with Tanya, you can contact/ follow her over at her Facebook page, Instagram, or website. She also shares recipes and all things healthy living as well. I'll add her links below. If you are new to Pilates, please see her first. She has a TON of experience and that one on one attention is an awesome added perk! </span></span></span></div>
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<br />Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-63552078901103512772017-07-12T19:38:00.000-04:002017-07-25T19:41:52.484-04:00Swimming Lessons - Thank you, Coach Jackie Nelson Doyle <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is long overdue. Originally, I was going to mail you a thank you card but I also wanted to share it here so that one day when Ava and Elle ask who taught them how to swim, they can read all about it here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am not even sure where to begin this post.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I remember it like it was yesterday. A swim instructor had come to our Mommy&Me class when Ava was a year old and was talking about her ISR swimming program. I knew that the ISR program wasn't going to be for us (even though I hope it works out well for those who choose to).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I wanted Ava to have the life saving skills but I wanted something different and I didn't know what that was just yet. I went with my mother in law's recommendation and looked you up. You taught her sons, my two little brothers in law (not so little now that they are 14 & 16!) how to swim. Now, the oldest is an amazing swimmer for Cardinal Gibbons. You'd be so proud. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started talking to other moms and finding out that you were all the great things that my mother in law had said and more. You had been teaching for over 30 years, taught hundreds (if not thousands) of children how to swim, had a father that was a former Olympic swim coach himself, etc. It is basically in your DNA to swim and teach others how to swim! ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also knew that I wanted private lessons because Ava would be even more afraid if she heard other children crying and that would only make it worse for her. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I found out that you still did these private lessons, I couldn't call you fast enough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am not going to lie: I was a wreck that first few days. As a new mom, it was really hard to watch Ava cry like that. She was with a new person and learning new skills when she was only used to being with me all day, every day. <i>I may or may not have been crying on the side of the bushes as I hid to watch the lessons unfold. I knew that Ava was going to cry with whoever taught her so if she was going to be scared, we needed the best of the best to teach her these life saving skills. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We stayed because I watched you remain calm with Ava. </span><span style="font-family: "\22 georgia\22 " , "\22 times new roman\22 " , serif;">I watched you reassure her and keep her safe at all times. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You encouraged her and cheered her on. As hard as it was hearing Ava cry, I couldn't help but notice that you have truly mastered your craft. You are about repetition, encouragement, safety, and skill. Watching Ava improve minute by minute was truly impressive. After 5 days, Ava knew how to swim! Of course, this came with following your instruction that we practice again with her for 30min each evening throughout those 5 days of lessons and thereafter. We followed your instructions and kept at it. Practicing was key and her confidence and skill soared because of it. She was no longer crying but singing your praises. "I love Coach Jackie! I swimming!" she would say and would look forward to her hard earned stickers at the end of her lesson. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once Elle came along, there was no doubt that we would be calling you back. Elle did amazing with you as well and now we have two confident swimmers. I say confident and not just two swimmers because there is a difference. A big difference. Kids can have lessons anywhere, but if they don't want to continue swimming after those lessons, then it leaves a parent guessing if they can really handle a life threatening situation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kids cry and it stinks for a parent to hear it. I can't imagine how to you do what you do... You stay loving and encouraging through each lesson and, in the end, you have set a child up for success in the water. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you for what you do. Fort Lauderdale's next generation of amazing swimmers thank you as well. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whether Ava and Elle wish to continue swimming only for fun or competitively one day like like uncle Tommy, our girls will have you to thank for their love of the water. Mark and I appreciate you making it as easy as possible on us. I can be a big wimp sometimes but having a true expert with our girls helped reassure me that they would thrive in the end. And they did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I could go on and on about you for days.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I hope that all of my friends go to you once they have children. Thank you again for being such a sweet instructor even when the little ones are afraid and doubting themselves (and for being reassuring and sweet to the emotional moms like myself! haha) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You have truly made a big impact on the McGuire family. My husband may not have been there to witness you teaching our girls like I was but he thinks the world of you as well. The proof is in the pudding and our kids are confident swimmers now. They love the water and that alone is priceless. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ava and Elle still ask about you and are excited to see you again when it is time to learn different strokes and become more advanced. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We love you, Coach Jackie. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The McGuire family </span></div>
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<b>Does Coach Jackie teach babies? </b> Yes, she does. The sooner the better! She teaches all ages - adults as well. </div>
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<b>How long are lessons? </b>Lessons are 30 min a day for 5 days. Coach Jackie also strongly recommends that you practice with your child later on each of those days for another 30 min. <i>(I recommend planning your lessons on a week that you can devote to those daily practices because they are truly important and necessary for success. </i></div>
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<b>What is Coach Jackie's contact info? </b></div>
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Call or text: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:(954)%20242%20-%208918" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">(954) 242 - 8918</a></div>
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<b>What if I don't have a pool for lessons? </b>Coach<b> </b>Jackie actually prefers teaching from her own pool in Fort Lauderdale. Ava did her lessons in Coach Jackie's pool when she was 1 year old and it worked out just as great. She can also go to your own home if you have a pool for an additional fee. </div>
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<b>What is the cost for private swim lessons with Coach Jackie? </b>Her specialty is teaching your little one to swim in 5 days. For 5 days at her home it is $250. (I believe you mail in $100 to save your spot as a deposit and you pay the remainder once your week begins.) For the 5 day lessons at your own home it is $100 extra. So $100 upfront and $250 once your week begins totaling $350. Worth every penny and more! </div>
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<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I hope this helps for those who have asked about Coach Jackie Nelson Doyle's info! As you can tell, we think the world of her. </span></div>
Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-48828423227016369722017-06-23T08:39:00.003-04:002017-06-23T08:39:45.819-04:00Beach Days <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yesterday, my mom and I took the girls over to a nearby beach. We live about two and a half miles miles away from this exact spot. I only know this because Mark and I have walked it before. </span><span style="font-family: '"georgia"', '"times new roman"', serif;">I will say that when you have kids, these tiny side street beach spots are the best. Our parking spot was a few steps from the sand and far enough away from Commercial pier's crowds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Luckily, my mom was with us and helped me carry our chairs, umbrella, beach bag, lunch box, towels, toys, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Oh the days of only grabbing my car keys, a towel, and running out of the door in my bathing suit to meet my friends on 16th... How things have changed! </i></span></div>
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They may require packing and a little planning ahead, but these days are truly the best. Getting to watch my girls laugh when they get knocked around by the waves, put all of their effort into building the best sand castle, collect seashells for safe keeping, and make new friends for the day is all worth it. </div>
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I hope they grow up to love the feeling of salt on their skin and the sound of the ocean as much as their mama does. The best memories I have are on the beach.<br />
I don't know where life will take us as the years go on but I do hope we always live by the sea. </div>
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-Christina </div>
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Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-48358072488502522612017-06-21T15:05:00.000-04:002017-06-21T15:25:53.750-04:00Wednesday Whereabouts: Young At Art Museum <div style="text-align: center;">
Well, here I am again. Trying to get back on track with my blog.<br />
I can't believe it's officially Summer! This year is flying by. With that said, I'm trying to soak up this time before Ava starts school this Fall. She will be starting VPK4 in August. After that, the three of us won't have our mornings all together. Elle and I will be on our own until we pick Ava up from school at noon. <i>I don't even want to think about how Elle is going to react when she sees Ava going somewhere without her. 😢</i></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Now that Summer is here, I am trying to find a lot more indoor activities to stay cool. Today, we headed over to <a href="http://www.youngatartmuseum.org/">Young at Art Museum</a> and the girls had blast. I packed a lunch for the girls so that we could eat there and be ready for naps right when we got home. </span></div>
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The girls are down for a nap and I'm going to use to this time to figure out what I'm making for dinner. </div>
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Happy Wednesday and Happy 1st Day of Summer ! </div>
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We took a quick trip over to the new Marando Farms location called <a href="http://www.marandofarms.com/">Marando Ranch</a>. They opened up a Ranch in Davie which is an awesome addition to the smaller location in Fort Lauderdale.</div>
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They have a petting zoo, horseback rides, organic and local produce, a smoothie bar, and even healthy pet food. </div>
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Here are some pictures from today's visit.</div>
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I've had the pleasure of meeting their owner, Chelsea Marando, a few years ago and she is the sweetest. Thank you for a fun morning, Marando Ranch! The McGuire girls had a blast. </div>
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I can't believe that I haven't posted since May! </div>
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I know I say this all the time, but I really need to start remembering to post on here more often. I don't want Facebook to be the only thing I look back on one day to record my memories. They have websites now that can turn your blog into a book! How cool is that?! (<i>note to self: must look into that too) </i></div>
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It is so hard blogging though! For example, right now as I type this: I have Elle trying to climb onto</div>
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<i>Why not wait to blog until they go to bed at the end of the night?</i> Well, I hang out with my husband then. I suppose now that he's traveling more for work, I can designate his away time for catching up on the blog. Blogging is the last priority on the list and you can tell by how well I update it! ha</div>
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Anyways, our first baby turned 4 years old !</div>
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I look back on these last four years and don't know where they went. I know every parent probably says that but it is so true. Ava will start Pre K this upcoming Fall 2017. </div>
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With her birthday being November 2nd, she will be one of the oldest kids in her class like I was. </div>
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We aren't sure where she will attend Pre K yet, but Mark and I plan on touring some schools soon.</div>
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I am excited and a little sad for this change in our lives. I am excited for her because I know that she will love making a ton of new friends and thrive in school. I am a little sad because being home with both of my babies is all that I have known for 4 years now. I love having them both with me and watching them grow and play together. Elle is going to miss her big sister during the day but that will also give me some one on one time with her. </div>
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I catch myself all the time thinking, "<i>This is our <b>last</b>: September, October, November... with <b>no</b> schools and <b>no</b> schedules to follow." </i></div>
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<i> I am guilty of absolutely loving this. I love NOT having to be anywhere at any specific time. It is totally up to us and our mood on any given day to be somewhere at this stage in the game. I am going to miss that a lot. I cherish these (exhausting) and sweet years at home with them. </i></div>
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Anyways... back to Ava's party: </div>
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For Ava's 4th birthday party, we decided to go with Sky Zone trampoline park. (big mistake) </div>
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It was fun but the staff was clueless and Ava's poor uncle Luke broke both of his arms that day. He is doing great and is recovering from surgery now. </div>
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I didn't realize how dangerous trampolines can be!</div>
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Aside from that, Ava had a blast so it was a success in her eyes. </div>
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When we first arrived, they didn't have a separate bounce area for our party which<b> I was told prior that there would</b> <b>be</b>. I guess they figured out by may facial expression how I felt about that because one was opened for us. (The place was PACKED and we had small kids in our party). </div>
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Ava loved her Peppa Pig themed cake and party favors. She calls her little sister, Elle, "George" sometimes who is Peppa Pig's little brother in the show. She says it in an English accents which kills me. Cracks me up when I hear her say, "No no, George!" in an English accent to Elle. </div>
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Poor Elle is going to think her name is George soon.</div>
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I really cannot express how happy this trip made me.<br />
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We started our Disney voyage on Thursday night. We drove up this day so that we could sleep in Orlando and be rested for the first morning that we would start at Animal Kingdom on Friday. </div>
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Animal Kingdom was cute. Ava basically thought we were at the Zoo/ fair. She rode a Dumbo-like ride, met Goofy & Pluto, went on a safari tour, etc. Our friends, The Roche Family, made a trip that weekend as well so it was fun seeing them as well. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My mom came along with us too! It was so special having her with us to experience the first trip to Disney with the girls. </td></tr>
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On Saturday we went to Hollywood Studios where we watched a Disney Junior Live puppet performance, watched a Frozen performance, met Doc McStuffins & Sophia the First, etc. </div>
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After that, we headed over to Epcot with our friends, The Roche family. Here, we met Belle from Beauty and the Beast and saw Snow White. We had some wine from "Italy" and called it a day over some dinner all together which was really nice.<br />
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As Sunday morning approached, I could barely sleep. I knew this dreaded "Spring Forward" time change was happening and I was so afraid that we would miss the breakfast inside Cinderella's Castle that I worked so hard to get us into! ( I woke up at 5:00AM *4AM to my body* after a dream that I overslept! After answering a few emails... (that's for another blog post) I went back to bed. </div>
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Sunday morning was finally here! </div>
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Magic Kingdom day!!!!<br />
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We hurried through 3 kinds of transportation that it takes to get to the Castle, but we finally made it! 9:25AM was finally here to unveil the breakfast with all the Disney Princesses for Ava (and Elle ;) </div>
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***Side note: when I made this breakfast reservation, there were only 4 spots available. That was IT. I got the LAST reservation and took it knowing that my mother would not be able to join us during this special breakfast. Knowing my mom wouldn't want to miss Ava's facial expressions during this meet and greet with the Disney Princesses, I had been calling their reservation number every day to ask if there were any cancellations to fit my mother into our reservation. With no luck, I thought it was pointless to ask when we arrived there...but I DID. </div>
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I walked up to the castle's front check in desk and basically begged the lady to check if there was anyway possible I could get my mother into this breakfast with us. I explained that the infant would be on my lap the entire time anyways and so no one would have to know... (It is all about head count there and not about the actual seating apparently ?) </div>
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I should also mention that Mark was wearing a FSU shirt and the lady at this front desk wore a name tag that read "University of Florida" under her name.</div>
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I realized this after I "begged" and then saw it as she made the phone call. </div>
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All I could think was, "If Mark's shirt ruins this for Ava....." haha</div>
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Lucky for us, there was a spot available and my mom got in! I knew right there and then that Disney made dreams come true after all. haha. </div>
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In we went and the cuteness unfolded. Princess after Princess, Ava was in heaven.<br />
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"Elle-belle" was just excited about her birthday cupcake that they brought for her as well as her peek a boo time with daddy.<br />
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After breakfast, my only and final request for that day was to have Ava get a royal makeover at the Bippity Boppity Boutique. I came across this Magic Kingdom service while "researching" this trip. For some reason, I was under the impression that reservations were not needed to for this service and that you could just walk right in (silly me). </div>
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So over to the next door in the castle we went and up to the front desk I went again... </div>
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Once the Bippity Boppity Boutique's receptionist asked if we were checking "in" I knew I was in trouble. I asked if I needed an appointment and she explained that they do take them because they fill up so quickly but that she would check if there was any availability.<br />
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(Longest 10 seconds ever of me asking the "Disney gods" to perform yet another miracle)<br />
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They had a 12:00 appointment available. I shouted, "I'll take it!" before she could speak anymore. </div>
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One hour to kill, and that appointment was Ava's! </div>
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It worked out perfectly! </div>
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Off we went to the carousel next-door in the meantime... </div>
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As we were about to start the ride, Mark shouted over to us, "What's Ava's shoe size?!" </div>
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I answered but didn't know why he was asking. He took Elle while Ava, my mother, and I rode the carousel. </div>
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When we got off, we met him inside of a little store nearby. He bought Ava some "glass slippers" to match her Cinderella dress. Silly me had her wearing neon orange sneakers for her big Princess makeover!</div>
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That man thought ahead and bought beautiful shoes for Ava to wear for her big day. </div>
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I look over and he's propping Ava up on this big chair, kneels down on one knee to put her princess shoes on and says, "Look Ava, just like Prince Charming puts on Cinderella's slipper."</div>
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I melted into a puddle of mush right there and then. Ava was so happy and felt like a princess with her new shoes that her Prince Charming was placing on her feet.<br />
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I seriously don't know how to begin expressing the cuteness that unfolded throughout this entire appointment. Liz was Ava's stylist and she was 100% amazing. She made Ava feel special and pampered while making her laugh throughout the appointment. I sat back and couldn't stop smiling. </div>
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After she was all done, the told us to go over to the store that we were just in buying the shoes and I had no idea why. They said that there was a photographer and I just thought that meant they were linking the set of photos taken of Ava in the boutique onto my photo pass card. </div>
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Well, low and behold, there was a full on glamour shot room going on in that store that I didn't see before! After two little girls in front of us finished, it was Ava's turn to model for the first time. She nailed it ;) </div>
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Overall, if you have a girly girl like Ava for a daughter, take her to the Bippity Boppity Boutique. It was worth every penny and more. </div>
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After the photos, we walked around and enjoyed a parade before we headed out. Ava had fun picking out some new Tinker Bell toys with her Disney money as well as experiencing all of the magic of Magic Kingdom. </div>
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All in all, we enjoyed ourselves. Even Mark was surprised at how much fun we had as adults taking two small children. Disney World is a lot different when you are worrying about stollers, nap times, getting to attractions on time with crowds, cranky kids, etc. It was surprisingly pretty easy for us to navigate considering we are Disney newbies.</div>
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Big Thank You to our friends Jared and Jacki Roche who basically planned that trip for us since they are "Disney vets" and know the in's and out's. Another big Thank You to my mom who came up with us. Not only was she a GIANT help for us at the parks, but it also allowed Mark and I to escape after the girls would go to bed and have "date nights" close by. I loved getting to have my mom with me to get to watch her granddaughters experience Disney for the first time and watch all the cute moments alongside with us. </div>
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Well, that's it for our first Disney trip as a family! I can't wait to go back and see double the cute reactions once Elle is a little older. </div>
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Sorry this post is super duper LATE! We have had a lot going on... a month of visits from family members coming in town, weaning Elle after 14 months of breastfeeding, planning some house projects, and of course, life! ha </div>
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Welcoming Elle Westcott McGuire into our family has brought us so much joy. </div>
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We thank God that she chose us to be her family. </div>
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We love you, "Elle-Belle"</div>
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No big party for Elle's birthday...</div>
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We have decided to take her and her sister to DISNEY WORLD to meet their favorite "person" in the entire world: </div>
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MINNIE MOUSE!!!!!</div>
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Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-57168730182676907752015-10-20T10:23:00.002-04:002015-10-20T10:23:52.610-04:00Day at Bedner's Farm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We took the girls up to Bedner's Farm about a week ago to play in the pumpkin patch, see the farm animals, and sip some refreshing apple cider. It was a great day spent with the girls, my husband, my mom, and our good friends Ryan and Nicole. </div>
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One of the best parts was watching Elle trying to eat the pumpkin stems (teething) and Ava wondering around and exploring the farm. </div>
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Our friend, Nicole, is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Nicolekirkwoodphotography">talented photographer</a> and took these photos. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Thank you, Nicole!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This made me laugh. I can just hear Ava now being cranky: "No way, baby Elle!" </td></tr>
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Thank you, Nicole! I am beyond grateful for these pictures of my family at the farm. My husband loved these pictures as much as he did.<i> I am almost positive I saw a tear when I told him that these will be photos streaming across a slideshow when he dances with his daughters at their weddings. We love our girls so much and appreciate these memories that were captured so much. </i></div>
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I thought I would share some fun things that we are doing around here with Ava. Let me start off by saying that I LOVE these free printable Preschool packs! </div>
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We are currently using <a href="http://fromabcstoacts.com/2013/11/printable-thanksgiving-tot-schoolpre-k-activity-pack.html">this one that I found on Pinterest. </a> There are a ton of these in addition to free printable toddler crafting packets that we are having fun with.</div>
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Mark and I decided against Ava starting VPK classes this Fall. (Mostly Mark though... haha) He likes having her home with me while she is this young (and so do I!)</div>
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I am grateful that we have the ability for me to be home with the girls right now. </div>
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I do feel like there is pressure to enroll your toddler in a VPK program at a young age these days. (Or it is probably just in my head!) I will say that sometimes I feel guilty as if I am doing something wrong as a parent because she isn't in a school setting being "socialized" with other kids. On the other hand, I talk to other moms that would love to be home with their young children but cannot. </div>
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She will probably start school when she is 5. She will start later since she is a November birthday and has to wait another full year until school begins. As a November birthday myself, I will say that I enjoyed being one of the oldest in my class when I was younger. So until then, we will be learning all things VPK at home. </div>
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Who knows though... Anything can change I suppose. So I will say "for now" instead.</div>
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I mean A LOT of water. No soda, no juices, no slurpees... you get the point. Besides water, I allowed myself my morning cup of organic coffee in the morning as well as coconut water. I love <a href="http://www.harmlessharvest.com/">Harmless Harvest</a> coconut water. (All the rest taste funny to me with poor quality in the bottling process.) I drank <a href="http://pixel.brit.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Kombucha-Kombucha.jpg">Kombucha</a> when I wanted something different and fizzy. </div>
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I like the brand<a href="http://secom.ro/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Jarro-Dophilus+FOS.png?5acd27"> Jarrow Formulas</a>. You can find them in the refrigerated area of the Whole Foods' "Whole Body" section. With the changes in our food supply, (antibiotics fed to animals and put into our food / some doctors handing out prescriptions for antibiotics like they're souvenirs) it is important to maintain a healthy gut with beneficial bacteria that is being killed by these harmful changes. Eating fermented foods helps with this as well. The baby will get their first dose of these beneficial bacteria as they pass through the mother's birth canal. Unfortunately, c-section babies do not get this during their delivery. (I continue taking probiotics while breastfeeding and have given <a href="http://images.iherb.com/l/JRW-03013-5.jpg">these probiotics</a> to Ava since she was an infant since I did not breastfeed her.)</div>
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I didn't really know much about them when I was pregnant with Ava but I did with Elle. They helped (and still do) with keeping me feel relaxed and pampered. I buy <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US">Young Living</a> essential oils and use their diffuser as well. I enjoy having Lavender on throughout the day. Research which ones are best during pregnancy and which ones to stay away from. Essential oils are like the holy grail of medicine for people that are interested in natural remedies and preventive health. Go plants!</div>
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14. Look into chiropractic and prenatal massages.<br>
I wish I had done this with my girls. I did get prenatal massages but didn't know about chiropractic work during pregnancy at the time. I have taken Elle to <a href="http://www.sunshinechiro.com/">Dr. Beth Cooper</a> in Fort Lauderdale to get adjusted when she was just a few months old. I also got adjusted during the appointment. Dr. Beth also works with pregnant mamas.<br>
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You can read more about my experience on that with <a href="http://christinamariamcguire.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-1st-person-that-ever-asked-me-that.html">this post</a>. Basically, I said no to the Oral Glucose Tolerance Beverage <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141414; font-family: Actor; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: start;">aka:</span> GMO-filled orange syrup that they offer you. I ate organic jellybeans </span>instead. You can refuse the entire test all together and monitor your sugars manually or ask the doctor if they have a healthier option.</div>
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That whole "<a href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/pregnant-eat-for-two-right">eating for two</a>" thing is not my favorite saying. I did not do it and don't recommend it to any expectant mama. The truth is, you don't need double the amount of calories when you are pregnant. Eat well and go over your pregnancy weight gain with your doctor or midwife. Depending on your height, I believe it is something like 25-35lbs total. </div>
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I hope some of these things are useful to you during this very special time of your life. You are making a human! Embrace your beautiful body and fill your mind with positive thoughts on a daily basis. Feel free to message me about any of this. <i>Again, I am not a doctor. I am just a mama looking to help other mamas feel their best by sharing what worked for me and my healthy mama friends. </i><br>
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Several years ago, I bought<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-gift-floral-wreath-brown-italian-leather-journal/26289838?ean=9780641745102"> this Italian carved leather journal from Barnes & Noble</a>. I had every intention of beginning to journal in it but decided to blog online instead. I wanted my journaling to be something that could also be read by my closest family and friends while also one day being there for our future children to read wherever they were.</div>
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I finally came up with an idea to make this leather journal useful and special for years to come. I asked Mark if he would write <i>with me</i> and it would be <i>our book</i>.</div>
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<i>I should back up a bit and mention that "love letters" have been a big part of our relationship since the beginning... even when we weren't officially dating. Growing up, Mark and I didn't go to the same schools until we attended the same college. So for many years, I would find a hand written letter in my mailbox or one that would be given to me through a mutual friend of ours. This even continued once cell phones came onto the scene. Haha </i></div>
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<i>Mark has always been great at communicating his thoughts to me but it was 10 times more special to have them written out to me when he couldn't be there with me. </i></div>
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<i>I still have most of them and cherish them so much. I guess you could say that Mark and I are hopeless romantics when it comes to things like that. </i></div>
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So naturally, he agreed with my idea to start writing in this book from time to time. We often leave it on a nightstand or on the dresser. It is kept in our room in spots where we can see it and remember to write. This isn't something that we do every night or even every month. We have gone a while before remembering to pick it up and write. So this isn't something we NEED to do... It is something that is for fun and done when we feel like it. The day it starts to feel like a chore is the day we won't enjoy it anymore.</div>
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The journal now is filled with love notes and letters to each other that are all dated so that we know what was going on during that time in our lives. The first entry is from 8. 25. 2010</div>
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My favorite letter in the book so far was right after I gave birth to Ava in 2012. I was sleep deprived and emotional. I had never experienced exhaustion like that in my life and was feeling a little overwhelmed in my new mama role. They call that time "the baby blues". Anyways, Mark wrote to me before he headed out the door for work one morning. When I woke up, I found the journal on the coffee table with the pen sticking out meaning that he had just written in it...</div>
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That letter made me feel so supported and appreciated. The things he said were a reminder that he was right there with me during this transition period and the beginning to an amazing new chapter of our lives.</div>
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We like to write in the book for occasions like birthdays, promotions, our children's milestones, anniversaries, holidays, and more recently, when he is away on a business... or just any random day, really!</div>
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I often tell him not to get me a card on special occasions. "Just write it in the book," I tell him. That way, we'll always have it.</div>
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I've come to love this book so much. It is definitely a possession that I would want to save in a fire. (Let's pray that it never comes to that though!)</div>
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I know that one day, our daughters will open this book and read all the entries with a smile. They'll read about how much their mother and father loved one another and about all the little things that made them happy in life.</div>
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I type that with a smile because we have reached the point where Ava is now trying her best to play with her little sister, Elle. </div>
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Since Elle is only 6 months old, Ava is tickling her, "reading" to her, and holding her when mama is close by. Elle adores Ava already. Whenever Ava is around, Elle is happier and she can't take her eyes off of her. </div>
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I sent my husband a video yesterday of Ava tickling Elle. It was the first time that I caught Ava playing with Elle on her own without one of us asking her to. I was in the kitchen and Elle was on her foam mats in the living room. I started to hear Elle giggle and came over to find her cracking up because of big sister. </div>
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My husband wrote back, "That just made my day." </div>
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<i>I am not going to sugarcoat a thing when I say that these last 6 months have been pretty tough for me. </i></div>
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<i>Between Mark traveling back and forth from Chicago to help manage the branch up there, waking every 3 hours to breastfeed Elle at night, and just trying to learn my "new normal" of taking care of two small children while keeping our house clean and running smoothly... This mama is tired!</i> </div>
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When I saw Ava tickling Elle, my heart was full. I was reminded again why we decided to have another baby. Mark and I wanted another child to love as well as a sibling for Ava. In that moment, my exhaustion was worth it all. They will only be little for so long but this sisterly bond that they are forming is just beginning. </div>
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My husband and I both have siblings who we love very much but didn't grow up with them. My siblings lived with my father and step mother and my husband's did too. My husband's mother later had two little boys once he was graduating high school and going off to college. For most of our childhood, we grew up as only children. We are not complaining though. We both agree that we had great childhoods while still getting to visit our siblings. We also both agree that just because we aren't familiar with a different situation than our own, it doesn't mean that it cannot be equally as great or even better. We wanted to grow our family and experience being parents to siblings while watching that relationship form and grow on a daily basis. We know that we will have to play mediator to disagreements and such, but we will also get to watch a lifelong bond unfold as well. </div>
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I am grateful for our family and wouldn't change a thing. Not even the sleepless nights... </div>
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So I have been a bit MIA in the blog world lately. Truth is, I took a little social media break... </div>
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I thought I would get back on the blog wagon with a post that I have been meaning to share. This is one of my favorite things to eat: Pitaya Bowls! Every time I post these beauties, I get a lot of questions about it. A lot of my friends have never heard of Pitaya. Pitaya (also called Dragon Fruit) reminds me a little of kiwi. It has the tiny seeds and a similar consistency. It is less tart than kiwi but adds a gorgeous color to anything you add it too. (Note: not all Pitaya have the hot pink inside. The first one I ever ate had a white inside. Tastes the same without the color.) </div>
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I wanted to post this recipe because with all of the questions I get about it, this is a super simple and very healthy meal to whip up for yourself. (Oh, and it is GORGEOUS!) </div>
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The hardest part of this recipe is finding Pitaya (aka: Dragon fruit) at your local farmer's market or health food market. I have had good luck at our local Whole Foods with my Pitaya. </div>
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<b>1/2 cup to 1 cup of your favorite granola: <i>I like <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91CJrJ1ri%2BL._SX425_.jpg">this organic Coconut Chia Granola</a> </span></i></b></div>
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<b>Your favorite toppings: I like fresh mango pieces. chia seeds, shaved coconut, goji berries, banana slices, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, the list goes on!) </b></div>
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1. Cut your Pitaya fruit in half. You can use the whole Pitaya or use 1/2. I usually use 1/2 and save the other 1/2 for the following day. </div>
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Scoop out the center (It has a kiwi's consistency) and place into your blender with your frozen bananas. </div>
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3. Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup (depending how hungry you are!) of your favorite granola into a bowl and then pour the blended Pitaya/Banana mixture over the granola. </div>
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The girls and I met up with my friend, Jereann, and her two kids, Sophia and Dominic. </div>
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We first stopped at <a href="http://www.sugarsandpark.org/">Sugar Sand Park</a> in Boca Raton to check out the "Children's Science Explorium", the carousel, and the surrounding play areas. </div>
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Basically, there was this "1 adult per child rule" for smaller kids. Basically, one of us moms had to stay with the infants that were sleeping in the strollers while we took turns taking our toddlers on the carousel.<br />
Ava didn't understand this rule when I told her that we have to wait our turn to go on because mommy has to watch the babies and that Sophia's mommy wasn't allowed to go on with both of them.<br />
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Thanks for inviting us today, Sophia! Ava always has a blast with you. </div>
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Elle is almost 3 months old already. Time is flying! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi there. Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are some pictures from Elle's 1st time at the beach. Elle stayed under the shade of our tent the entire time so it wasn't very eventful for a 3 month old. However, our 2 year old daughter, Ava, had a blast! She made sand castles with her uncles and played along the shore with her two grandmas. </span></div>
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Today has been so much fun and it has nothing to do with shots of tequila for Cinco de Mayo...ha</div>
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We received our first delivery of organic fruits and vegetables right to our doorstep. Today was the launch date for a new local business called <b><a href="http://freshlifeorganics.com/">Fresh Life Organics</a></b>. </div>
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Once I looked into it, Mark and I were sold on the idea. We loved that we are supporting a small, local business and....did I mention there is NO delivery fee for this awesome service!? You just pay for the produce and that's it. </div>
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What is even better is that you can be involved in what goes into your weekly box of produce. For example, if you'd like less zucchini but more carrots, you just reply to their weekly (changing) menu email and state your preferences if you have any to adjust. </div>
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Also, if you are not home on Tuesdays at the time of delivery, you can let them know where they can place your box of produce (ie: On the side of your home, in your carport, by the rocking chairs...whatever!) There is also a small ice pack inside the box so that your produce comes nicely chilled to keep freshness while it waits for you. Also, if you have a cooler that you'd rather them deliver it to, you can place it outside in a location where they find. You can let them know this in your "special instructions" email for your weekly order. </div>
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The choices are basic and easy to navigate.</div>
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(But I can bet you that they will be expanding their options with time which is exciting!) </div>
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There is a "regular" and "large" size box. </div>
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You can also choose whether you would like "JUST veggies" or "JUST fruits" / or a "MIX of both". We chose the Large Box of Mixed Fruits and Veggies. </div>
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With all this personalization, free delivery, supporting local business, and eating organic - how is this NOT a great idea?! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This week's menu for our order: the Large box of Fruits and Veggies.<br />
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I got to meet the owner herself! She is super nice and even had a few seconds to chat.<br />
I thought that she was so friendly. She even asked what "my story" is... I told her a little about myself recently completing my health coaching program and how I hope to work with local businesses like hers one day once I can begin health coaching others.<br />
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It is awesome to now have a direct relationship with where some my family's food is coming from. It was great meeting you, Jessica. I look forward to working with you in the future once I get some more time from the kiddos. </div>
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There you have it. </div>
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The McGuire Family is happy to be part of the<a href="http://freshlifeorganics.com/"> Fresh Life Organics</a> family. </div>
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Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-63279210063490134162015-03-11T22:32:00.000-04:002015-03-11T23:21:51.583-04:00Elle Westcott McGuire's Birth Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 I started the day like any other day. </div>
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I was making my morning, healthy goodness:</div>
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My warm water and Bragg's organic apple cider vinager (1tablespoon) </div>
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Later on, I started feeling some pressure down below around 2:00PM...like right underneath my belly. I chalked it up to just pressure from being active with Ava and running around doing chores around the house and playing outside with her. </div>
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I also thought that maybe it was just pressure from a growing belly near where I had two hernias removed when I was 5 years old (I was born with them). </div>
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I went about my day and thought nothing of it. As time went on, I started to realize that the pressure would come and then disappear. </div>
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I texted Mark what was happening and asked him to just come home earlier than usual just in case. </div>
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I started recording each time I felt pressure on my phone just to see that I wasn't imagining things. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I made and gave Ava her dinner and </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I also started packing a hospital bag for myself, Elle, and a bag for Ava to stay at Mark's mom's home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Once Mark got home, he started to time the contractions and I called the on call doctor at my OB's office. The on call doctor gave me instruction on when to come in and that "I would know since this isn't my first rodeo."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, looks like it was my first rodeo for these kinds of contractions because they felt very differently than what I had with Ava. With Ava, I had back labor and then it would wrap around from the back to the upper part of my belly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With Elle, I was just getting REALLY LOW pressure but no pack or top pain. So at this point, I am not thinking these are real contractions. I know, I am nuts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Mark and I decided it was go time since I was hunching over on the couch as I would walk from room to room gathering the last clothes for our hospital bags. By this point, I knew this hurt and would dread the next one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We left the house around 9:20PM to go and drive Ava to Mark's mom's home. Once I got into the car, I was getting horrible pain. I was gripping onto the handlebar near the top of my passenger side window for dear life each time and just whispering "F*ck f*ck f*ck" so that Ava couldn't hear me...haha </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking back, I can't believe I held this to a whisper! </span></div>
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At this point, Mark is racing down federal highway to get to his moms. </div>
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She comes out of the house to grab Ava and she and Mark move like a NASCAR pit stop pulling out the carseat and Ava so that he can jump back into the car to race me to the hospital. </div>
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I remember at one point, his mom asked me, "How are you doing, Christina?"</div>
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and I was giving the steering wheel the death grip from across my seat. I started wanting to pull myself off my butt because of the pressure. I was literally pulling myself up with my handle bar as Mark raced. Around Federal Highway and Broward Boulevard, I started thinking "...the hospital is right after the tunnel...almooost there!" </div>
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Then, SOMEHOW, I was able to pull up the hospital's website on my iPhone between contractions to find out which entrance we had to drive to. It was "after hours" and we had never done a hospital tour...or even registered at the hospital for that matter! Talk about procrastination with the second child...</div>
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To the hospital staff, we would just be some random couple flying in there. </div>
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Well, 2 failed entrances and a very stressed out husband who had been given wrong entrance directions by the website and then by the hospital staff, we found the right entrance! </div>
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He grabbed the first person he could find with a wheelchair and she came out calm as a cucumber. Telling Mark to go park and waited outside with me. I quickly asked (straining) "Excuse me but why are we sitting here?!?! I am about to go the bathroom on myself! Take me inside please!!!" </div>
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I seriously thought I was going to poop myself. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So you can imagine to my shock and surprise as to what I thought I was feeling! ;)</span></div>
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The lady hands me over to this TALL man and tells him, <i>"You'll be able to get her there faster. Take her to labor and delivery as fast as you can now!"</i></div>
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He and I are now racing by the food court area of the hospital and dodging people like a video game to get to the elevators. I was lifting myself up with the wheelchair armrest and kept telling this man that I've never met before, <i>"I am going to to poop myself.... I am so sorry! So sorry! Oh my God, hurry!"</i></div>
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(I am laughing as I type this. Hope you enjoy this very descriptive post of tooooo much information haha but I need to remember this one day when I go back and read this. Not that I think I could ever forget this if I tried!) </div>
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Well, we FINALLY get up to wherever we were supposed to go and the room he took me into was "full" and now he was searching for another spot to put me. The nurses all seemed calm and desk personal did too. I am started to get louder now and say, <i>"I am going to go to the bathroom on this wheelchair!" </i></div>
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At this point, Mark intercepts us (out of breath from running across the hospital with all of our bags and his briefcase haha </div>
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(Apparently, the lady who initially had me, saw him come in from parking and instructed him to "RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!")</div>
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A nurse takes me from my tall escort and starts walking me into this empty room and all of a sudden a GUSH of water occurs all over my wheelchair! </div>
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<i>(It didn't break with Ava so this was new to me too. It was just like in the movies!) </i></div>
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<i>Nurse: "Perfect! Now I can take you to the room I wanted to take you to!" </i></div>
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Once we got in there, multiple nurses appeared and started removing all my clothes as quickly as they possibly could. </div>
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Me: "Please call the anesthesiologist! I need an epidural NOW!" </div>
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<i>Nurse: "Oh sweetie, it is waaay too late for that. You are going to have this baby right now. It is all up to you right now."</i></div>
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As the following contraction started, I started to pull myself up again onto the side railing of the bed since it was propping me up. I was scaling it like a cat trying to claw out from a tub of water.</div>
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The nurses kept telling me to stay down and keep my legs wide open because I would hurt the baby if I didn't. So then I was just scaling the bed rail with my legs apart hahaha. I was in SO MUCH PAIN for those <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">last contractions. </span></div>
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It is now 10:04PM, I push once, and the nurse tells me that she already sees the head. Mark looks down and sees Elle's head and runs to the doorway and yells, "WE NEED A DOCTOR NOW!!!!" </div>
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He runs back and I push again and the nurse grabs Elle and puts her right onto my chest. </div>
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In that glorious moment, ALL THE PAIN DISAPPEARED. It just magically goes away like it never happened and a surge of adrenaline occurs. I was so happy and excited to meet Elle laying there on my chest. </div>
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The pain was gone and I could feel the umbilical cord and everything. It was pretty cool actually. </div>
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The nurses cut the umbilical cord (Poor Mark). It was all happening so fast (and still without a doctor at this point so the nurses were just doing an excellent job at what they were instructed to do in this kind of situation I'm sure.) </div>
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Eventually, a doctor comes in (not the on call doctor I spoke to earlier from my OB's practice but someone else that was at the hospital). I honestly don't know what he did. The nurses started to clean Ava up and then Mark's stepfather (the anesthesiologist) arrived. Obviously, not to give me an epidural but because Mark had just texted his mom that Elle was already here.</div>
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She said, "Wow! I just spoke to you on the phone! That was fast!" </div>
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So there we were. Elle and I were doing skin to skin time on my chest and I kept looking over at Mark and laughing. We kept saying over and over, "Did that really just happen?!" </div>
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Mark: "You did it! You had a natural birth!"</div>
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I was in a state of bliss. </div>
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I had my daughter on me, I added a check mark to my bucket list of having a natural childbirth, and I was pain-free and 100% aware of everything that was going on. </div>
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My mom walked in soon after and said "It is like you didn't just have baby. You are totally fine!" </div>
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I couldn't help but laugh because it was true. I felt great and I had a ton of energy. </div>
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She snapped this photo of me. This is was about 15 min after Elle was born. </div>
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Elle Westcott McGuire </div>
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Born 10:05PM - March 3rd 2015</div>
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The following day: Ava meets Elle! </div>
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Welcome Home, Elle! </div>
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Elle is eating like a champ!!!</div>
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For those of you who know my breastfeeding story with Ava know that I had trouble. It means a lot to me to experience breastfeeding and so I am working hard to make it work this time around. Breastfeeding is not always easy for mamas and I now understand that on so many levels. I am happy to report that so far, so good! Elle has gained 10oz in 4 days! Her pediatrician was very impressed today! </div>
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I got my natural childbirth experience and I'm getting to breastfeed this time around. </div>
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I find myself feeling very empowered lately since Elle's birth. I have learned and overcome things that really took a toll on my confidence as a woman and as mother to Ava. Having a second chance to experience these things has been a big confidence booster and made me so grateful for this new chapter in motherhood. </div>
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I also am super grateful to Mark, my mother, Mark's mother, and my friend Jessica who have all helped me TREMENDOUSLY. From cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, caring for Ava, etc. I have been able to focus on resting and caring for Elle. </div>
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Thank you mom, Debbie, Mark, and Jess. I love you so much.</div>
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So that's it! There you have it. Elle's birth story was in God's plan...certainly not mine as I didn't even know what was going on until less than an hour before she was born. Haha. </div>
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It was an amazing experience. I'll also add that my transition to motherhood of two has been a lot better than becoming a mama to one. I suppose since it's my second time and I am not so afraid and nervous about every little thing, I can relax and enjoy these sweet moments that fly by so quickly. It is also in large part due to the fact that I've have a lot of help like I mentioned before. It seriously "takes a village". </div>
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That's my best advice to future moms: If possible, try to surround and set yourself up with good friends and family to help you during this time. Being able to nap when baby naps during the day and not worry about who is going to cook or clean is life saving.</div>
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We love you, Elle! </div>
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I love Sundays. So far, ours has been quite relaxing.<br />
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Since Ava had a long day yesterday from the zoo and missed her nap, I had a feeling that she would need to sleep in this morning. She did. So Ava and I stayed home and Mark went off to church alone. </div>
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Ava and I hung out at home once she woke up. We made breakfast, watched some Sesame Street, played with Play-Doh, and planned tonight's dinner. </div>
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We are having my mom over for dinner tonight so I am going to be making a whole chicken in the slow cooker. It is the second time that I am doing it since Mark loved it the first time I made it.<br />
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Normally, after we finish dinner and Ava is put to bed around 7:30, Mark hunkers down to answer work emails and starts prep work for the upcoming work week. I usually make us some hot tea and a dessert if we have it (I just made organic double chocolate brownies!) for us. While he works, I sit beside him and meal plan dinners for the week with my cookbooks/write up my grocery list so that he can have input on what he wants to eat.<br />
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Tonight's Dinner is from <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/">100 Days Of Real Food</a> blog. Lisa Leake is the mama blogger and recently published her first book which I AM IN LOVE WITH. </div>
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It teaches a lot of tricks to reading food labels upfront/ the differences in real food vs. fake, synthetic ingredients/ gives examples and charts to easily learn how to choose food without being fooled by "healthy claims" on the packaging like <i>"reduced fat" "fat free" "Multigrain" "Ultra Pasteurized", etc. </i></div>
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After that, it is followed by a ton of very simple, REAL food recipes. You will have most of those ingredients in your kitchen so it isn't like other recipe books that have you dreading having to buy 100 new expensive ingredients for one meal. These are back-to-the-basics ingredients like your great grandmother used...like the ones we should be using now! </div>
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Now, I am waiting for my beloved Vani Hari's, The "Food Babe", book to be delivered this upcoming week! </div>
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Her 1st book ever! It is called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Food-Babe-Way-Younger/dp/0316376469">The Food Babe Way</a> and I plan on learning a TON with this one! I've had this baby on pre-order since December. </div>
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When Mark and I woke up this morning, Mark told me that he was going to surprise Ava by taking us to the zoo today. I was so excited! For one, I have never been to Zoo Miami. I also knew that Ava loved the Jacksonville Zoo when her Godmother, my friend Sarah, took us when we went to visit her. Mark was golfing when we were at the Jacksonville Zoo so he didn't get to see all of her reactions to the animals. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, Ava carries her purse with her everywhere we go. She keeps her two small dolls (Cinderella and Ariel), a Lego giraffe, and a Thomas the train with her at all times. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and yes, that's her authentic Gucci purse that a very sweet and generous friend of ours bought for her on her 1st birthday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right before we leave, daddy stops into the gift shop and comes out with a surprise for Ava... "A GEE-RAFF!!!!"<br />
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She hasn't let go of it. </td></tr>
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Thank you to my sweet husband for surprising us with a fun day at <a href="http://www.zoomiami.org/">Zoo Miami</a> </div>
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Hope everyone is having a great weekend! </div>
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Christina </div>
Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-63879217041833432562015-01-18T15:37:00.001-05:002015-01-18T15:37:33.419-05:00Happy Sunday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwoihwcgz6H1xB_PzwbcUDSahorvTxzv6y6lGcx49Rd_p-KSFwIXGmWr4f1SIT8PHtUJ4w_jDoFzGrslgxoubIiGZzexIsJMUWolHgXwvqhCOYUSmqR3qf_dAVpTZpEGZ1lfue2fdTUTA/s640/blogger-image-1741340565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwoihwcgz6H1xB_PzwbcUDSahorvTxzv6y6lGcx49Rd_p-KSFwIXGmWr4f1SIT8PHtUJ4w_jDoFzGrslgxoubIiGZzexIsJMUWolHgXwvqhCOYUSmqR3qf_dAVpTZpEGZ1lfue2fdTUTA/s640/blogger-image-1741340565.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HAPPY SUNDAY! Enjoying this gorgeous and sunny South Florida day by our pool...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got my hands on the amazing Soursop (Guanabana) fruit at the Yellow Green Farmers Market!! My second one ever! I found out that they are being locally grown in Homestead. I'll be planting these seeds and praying that it sprouts so that I can grow the tree in the yard!!! 🙏🌱☀️#soursop #guanabana #ftlauderdale #pregnancy #cancerfighter #miraclefruit #health #nutrition </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Follow my Instagram @christinamcguire for more current posts </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-17030539113980536102015-01-14T10:23:00.001-05:002015-01-14T10:24:07.709-05:00Healthy Habits: Apple Cider Vinegar shots<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNkkytoldXT-dNUokFXbf-6jo4zSQDqd79RN_tbIpshudm6sG4R17SD55GuVmCt-wte-5fOytnDbv79MJWns5EfHQnguoO2RTIcMZKGG83dW09kAACxZaxHWv-6qF7yIcuTvj74EzhswS/s640/blogger-image--907577948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNkkytoldXT-dNUokFXbf-6jo4zSQDqd79RN_tbIpshudm6sG4R17SD55GuVmCt-wte-5fOytnDbv79MJWns5EfHQnguoO2RTIcMZKGG83dW09kAACxZaxHWv-6qF7yIcuTvj74EzhswS/s640/blogger-image--907577948.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hi there! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of my newest resolutions this year (or as I call them "Healthy Habits"), is drinking Apple Cider Vinegar on a daily basis. It's one of those healthy habits that is a "must do" in the holistic health world. I took 2 tsp and filled the rest of my shot glass with water. It was super easy to take being that it is diluted down. Try it! I only recommend Bragg's Organic - Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar with the 'Mother'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(The 'mother' is the most nutritious part of the Apple Cider Vinegar and is very beneficial to digest. Often the ‘mother’ settles to the bottom of the bottle. It is recommend to shake </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">the bottle lightly to distribute the ‘mother’ before dispensing) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-ACV helps in so many ways! Many medical studies show the the health benefits of ACV. In 400 B.C. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing natural cleansing healing and energizing health qualities. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">- Helps Remove Body Toxins * Helps Promote a Youthful Body *Helps support a healthy immune system * Helps Maintain Healthy Skin * Helps Control Weight * Improves Digestion and Assimilation * Soothes Tight and Aching Joints and Sore Muscles from exercise * Soothes irritated skin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar is safe to take during and after pregnancy. It helps to rid the body of toxins and may even help with any complications that may arise or have arisen with the pregnancy. It supports regularity and promotes digestion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you'll share your healthy habits with me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">XO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Christina </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-400725915283470882015-01-13T08:42:00.001-05:002015-01-13T08:42:03.644-05:00Glucose Test: Organic Jelly Beans!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxiSSh76HXMrkAf3-n6bI-Zjzd08xP4ePUpZulJ5TTSAuoOVgS1GsGaP6sEGIlz2CwdHq7nHoaWCRTvu9zxUcKplR_DDWutGO6OE9DO8R3uFU_s6cMOgJkIn_34UwfIIv2vu4mIxSc-FR/s640/blogger-image-714280003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxiSSh76HXMrkAf3-n6bI-Zjzd08xP4ePUpZulJ5TTSAuoOVgS1GsGaP6sEGIlz2CwdHq7nHoaWCRTvu9zxUcKplR_DDWutGO6OE9DO8R3uFU_s6cMOgJkIn_34UwfIIv2vu4mIxSc-FR/s640/blogger-image-714280003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today is my glucose testing at my OBGYN's office. I'll be eating these delicious, organic jelly beans rather than the toxic, GMO-filled orange syrup they typically give you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Very happy that I have an open minded doctor that understands toxic ingredients and allows me to choose a healthier option for me and my baby. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is an article if you're interested in learning about the glucose test and the ingredients. It was written by my favorite food blogger and activist, Vani Hari, "The Food Babe." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">http://foodbabe.com/2014/05/13/shocking-why-are-doctors-recommending-this-toxic-drink/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you all have a great Tuesday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">XO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Christina </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140979744179651503.post-44067539902533449952015-01-07T07:39:00.001-05:002015-01-07T09:30:24.822-05:00Mark's 30th Birthday Evening<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5nTXW0MQec9thhOgKBb0_lbNfVysbMlIjIYNNVtUKRDUYxRpHZ6QGYWAnnTt8DJqENKGw7BWXcSEyEANtduPEOCd4_-L8Wuvy1z8ya4AHRp_28TvU-xPkbgmQwMDo_W4l3kPbYlbyH27/s640/blogger-image-1256782683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5nTXW0MQec9thhOgKBb0_lbNfVysbMlIjIYNNVtUKRDUYxRpHZ6QGYWAnnTt8DJqENKGw7BWXcSEyEANtduPEOCd4_-L8Wuvy1z8ya4AHRp_28TvU-xPkbgmQwMDo_W4l3kPbYlbyH27/s640/blogger-image-1256782683.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yesterday was my handsome husband's birthday... The big 30! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Typical Mark didn't tell anyone all day that it was his birthday. He even went out to lunch with one of his good friends and didn't bother saying anything about it<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. I was the one behind the scenes texting his friends that he would see that day to let them </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">know. (I love birthdays.) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mark likes them too but he is a humble guy and doesn't care for unnecessary attention. I get it... But I just wanted him to have a fun day considering it was a Tuesday and he was working. Mark is not one to ever take off work on his birthday (or really ever) nor plans anything fun for himself. This year I thought I'd plan something a bit more relaxing for him since he is always working hard and deserves some downtime. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The morning before, I was awake earlier than usual and watched a Good Morning America segment on how you can virtually do anything from your smartphone these days. They were explaining new smartphone apps for great, local services and how they work. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I would ditch the surprise dinner/ bar scene/ balloons and, instead, create a relaxing evening at home. I'd cook (well, most of it) one of his favorite homemade dinners and finish it off with a couple's massage in our own living room! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got the app I had just learned about since they mentioned it was offered in select cities (including South Florida!) and I reserved a 60 min Swedish massage for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mark and a 60 min Prenatal massage for myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uRaNVcJTkQmELFPvo88mYL194rubFnevYC4DWHJ4DHD-Bhxd0PkpW6gJ4CTXvGKWYE38qV9bKgD-hGQgkCSzWGZ9dFrfOtgRMK4NLfYI4ipuwlIq0OvwWEJZbDVeKot9TOliwZsZBXTm/s640/blogger-image--1604828298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2uRaNVcJTkQmELFPvo88mYL194rubFnevYC4DWHJ4DHD-Bhxd0PkpW6gJ4CTXvGKWYE38qV9bKgD-hGQgkCSzWGZ9dFrfOtgRMK4NLfYI4ipuwlIq0OvwWEJZbDVeKot9TOliwZsZBXTm/s640/blogger-image--1604828298.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The app is great. Every masseuse is licensed and insured. The two ladies that came to our home worked locally: one at a resort in Boca Raton, FL and the other in Hollywood, FL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It was so quick and easy to select the options and then followed with me verifying my identity by scanning my ID with my iPhone camera. I liked how they had security to protect their massuses as well as us knowing that these were professionals and not just a random people coming into our home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Within 10min, I had confirmation of a booked appointment and was 1/2 done with our evening's plans. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm58rb8A9JVZuuo_l7IipkbI8hGxjTUKHBdUv-1JrgVf72FFQwf6iwiZpuFZvdVy3LOzVQcBrNbxopjb_bZpfaZCvhB9m1AYQLnEEBZeWKcE6TA90yED7lQBVeItkynci0SMSNo6N3VUo/s640/blogger-image--792818158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm58rb8A9JVZuuo_l7IipkbI8hGxjTUKHBdUv-1JrgVf72FFQwf6iwiZpuFZvdVy3LOzVQcBrNbxopjb_bZpfaZCvhB9m1AYQLnEEBZeWKcE6TA90yED7lQBVeItkynci0SMSNo6N3VUo/s640/blogger-image--792818158.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2:00 Scheduled the couple's massage on my iPhone app </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3:00 Went to the grocery store </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4:00 Started cooking dinner </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6:3<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">0 Dropped off Ava at my mother in law's house for the night. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99L0p3R3fBbWCZGFqnm9YGF_xlKoTztaXbwTvPNwgcSWLw4pAvrDTJKanlFQdtTNS0LuF8__F3lslIpMXAX357HRWh3BbwiXp8952uynF4xhNAUEeL954cTHcAVe3hkUtLmaKYGABREqK/s640/blogger-image-967131147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99L0p3R3fBbWCZGFqnm9YGF_xlKoTztaXbwTvPNwgcSWLw4pAvrDTJKanlFQdtTNS0LuF8__F3lslIpMXAX357HRWh3BbwiXp8952uynF4xhNAUEeL954cTHcAVe3hkUtLmaKYGABREqK/s640/blogger-image-967131147.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">7:00 Printed and framed the evening's itinerary at Kinko's. (I swear, I can never figure out any printer that I have ever owned!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Nr5hsYvBXZ3AuC6TL__7iHLnSGCucpTNeslUP9qDktIpM0jX-xWLbdo9qpYMczdzqFdijWOqGK-ftTb-f_FA7fw3Tut4lSkjGe8UprmqosPOjimoAtucFCOY8ynSnPHIF3ddHCZQokAZ/s640/blogger-image-308788187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Nr5hsYvBXZ3AuC6TL__7iHLnSGCucpTNeslUP9qDktIpM0jX-xWLbdo9qpYMczdzqFdijWOqGK-ftTb-f_FA7fw3Tut4lSkjGe8UprmqosPOjimoAtucFCOY8ynSnPHIF3ddHCZQokAZ/s640/blogger-image-308788187.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A bit cheesy but we like cheesy. He laughed and that's all that matters...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2l9x1bLaKYKvUef6DnMl0MqBmv9B-PjUfwq_xHtF9bMdJ0fzAEyg0bTGxulHEJr1oCZRHXggvp90Nn5p95ISp9xhBkobuIty3wuxaDGTzVwEu_rpFD8ZHxObqz0eoZNGa90cSDbXvG3v9/s640/blogger-image-1536410365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2l9x1bLaKYKvUef6DnMl0MqBmv9B-PjUfwq_xHtF9bMdJ0fzAEyg0bTGxulHEJr1oCZRHXggvp90Nn5p95ISp9xhBkobuIty3wuxaDGTzVwEu_rpFD8ZHxObqz0eoZNGa90cSDbXvG3v9/s640/blogger-image-1536410365.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">By 7:30, Mark was home and reading his birthday cards, Facebook/ Instagram birthday messages from my accounts, and our itinerary for the evening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I didn't bother with anymore photos (sorry) and enjoyed a relaxing evening with him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The massuses arrived promptly at 8:45PM to set up their massage tables for our 9:00 appointment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our massages were so relaxing! This was Mark's first "professional" massage by someone other than me and he loved it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy 30th Birthday, Mark! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Christina McGuirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08457022124400058147noreply@blogger.com3