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Amelia is 11 months old as of the 18th! I keep forgetting that she is not a baby anymore, but she's a toddler who wants to do things for herself. She is such a big girl these days! She had her first grilled cheese yesterday, she loves playing in my closet, she had her first play date, she actually watches the TV now....there are so many things she's doing I can't even keep up. She's trying to talk more, which I love! I also love that she wants me to read her board books to her now. She sits in my lap an pays attention for the most part, until she wants to read and turn the pages. 

The MLP party things I ordered from Amazon came in the mail this week. I can't believe her party is less than a month a way! I'm excited! 

What was your favorite book as a child?

Amelia likes this book called Eyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes by Judy Hindley. She carries it around all day, and I read it to her about half a dozen times before I hide it and pull out a different book. 

Reading Books: "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)"

Amelia decided to take a nap, and I was able to finish this amazingly awesome book. I picked it up at Target one day because everyone was talking about it on Instagram and Twitter. Also, because the cover was cute and hipster-y. Truthfully, I had no idea who Mindy was, but now I want to watch The Office and The Mindy Project (as soon as it's on Netflx, I'm all over it!).

Some of my favorite chapters include, 'The Day I Stopped Eating Cupcakes' and 'Franchises I Would Like To Reboot'. I am all for your Ghostbusters idea Mindy! I also learned a lot about the comedy world, what it would be like to live in LA and New York (which were always dreams of mine growing up), and Irish Exits. I recommended my husband read this book, and I give it as many stars as you're able to give.

So if you've lost your puppy and have been feeling kinda bummed, pick up this book, it's guaranteed to make you feel better and wish Mindy was your BFF.

This and That

1. Finished the letters for Amelia's room and finally hung them.
2. I won this cute Yummy You! Cupcake coin purse on a twitter giveaway! I was super excited to win!
3. Reading materials: new Nylon and Clean.
4. Trying to read a funny book while Amelia slept on me, but page turning wakes her up. :(

Coffee Date

Something Inspiring Lost and Found Pets of Lubbock and the Dachshund Rescue. We still haven't found Duo but so many people have gone out looking and are keeping an eye out. So thanks, and I hope we find him soon.

Something Disturbing the amount of times I've dyed my hair recently. Hopefully soon I will find a color I like and stick to it.

Something New I'm currently reading a book about doing a cleanse, called Clean. I'm also reading Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling. Yes I'm that person who reads like 4 books at the same time.

Something I'm Listening To Paramore's new album. I haven't heard all of it yet, but I'm really liking what I've heard so far.

Happy 2013

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's!

I turned 30 on New Year's Eve, and my wonderful husband took me to the closest book store for a latte and a browse through the crafty books and manga. I'm an easy girl to please.

It was our first outing with Amelia (and using the stroller), which was an overall success. Being a new parent is definitely a learning experience and a daily challenge. :)

Right now I am working on my goals for the new year, and thinking on some major life decisions in between feedings and trying to catch some sleep.

So, here's to a new year of awesomeness and adventure!

Happy 2013!