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This is quite a lengthy post, but it is so helpful if you are flying with toddlers!</div>
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We’ve taken 3 trips since our son was born, 2 domestic and 1 international. The domestic fights had 1 layover while the international trip had 2!! Before our big international trip to Vietnam, I read so many blogs and quickly became overwhelmed. Each blog seemed to offer different advice, so I ended up packing what I thought we would need. Yup, I didn’t take ANY of the advice. And, we survived! Today, I want to share 6 tips for traveling with toddlers. Take it as you will!</div>
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<b>1) First, you need to know that you WILL survive! </b>Your children may act a fool in the security line, and at the gate, and before the plane even leaves the gate, and during takeoff, and and AND….The chances of you ever seeing anyone on your flight again are slim to none. Most people have flown with young kids themselves and aren’t thinking, “I wish they’d just shut that kid up already!” Most people know how embarrassed you are and some may even try to distract your child by playing peek-a-boo. If you are at least trying to calm your child down or keep them from kicking the seat in front of them, most people won’t say a darn thing! Believe it! It’s so true!</div>
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<b>2) Pack WAY more diapers than you think you’ll ever need</b> in your carry on! If I would have packed just enough diapers to get us to Vietnam, we would have run out of diapers in Tokyo! We ended up being stuck in Tokyo for the night and then had another 9 hours of flying and 1 layover ahead of us. Yikes! So, don’t be stingy on the diapers! When you think you have enough, pack some more!! This leads me to point 3.</div>
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<b>3) Pack a change of clothes for the whole family</b> in your carry on! You never know when you’ll face a blowout, vomit, or even an unexpected delay. The last thing you want is to smell like vomit or #2 while stuck on a plane for hours on end!</div>
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<b>4) If your child need milk, you can purchase 2% milk from Starbucks</b> (ask the cashier) once you are past security. This ensure you won’t have a puking toddler on the plane from drinking spoiled milk (this may or may not be a true story)! Take said milk on the flight for take-off and landing to help their ears pop. Bonus: We also bring a pacifier on trips with us in case our son wants to suck on that instead of a drink. He will usually take it because we don’t let him have them at home, so they are new and exciting!</div>
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My in-laws, hubby, and son in Vietnam!</div>
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<b>5) Toys.</b> Bring smaller trinkets that are brand new, but don’t over pack toys. Don’t offer another toy until they have completely lost interest in the first toy. We don’t watch a lot of TV at our house, but we bring our iPad mini with downloaded shows or movies on Netflix – you can now play them without wi-fi! I only bring the iPad out in emergency situations, but to each their own!</div>
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These boys LOVED playing in the sand in Destin, Florida!</div>
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<b>6) Bring your child’s favorite blanket and/or stuffed animal or doll. </b>Familiar things from home will help calm your child down and help them realize it’s nap time or bedtime. Our son slept 9 out of a 13 hour from Chicago to Tokyo! I can almost guarantee it’s because we purchased a seat for him and brought a car seat on the plane, had jammies on, and gave him his blanket and stuffed lamb he sleeps with every night. Okay, maybe the noise of the plane itself helped lull him to sleep, but I’m positive the other things helped! On the domestic flights, we didn’t purchase a separate seat for him, he flew free as a lap child. After experiencing flights with and without a car seat, I would recommend purchasing a separate seat for your child if they can walk and if the flight is over 4 hours. Though, it is always safest to fly with a child restrained in a car seat!</div>
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One last piece of advice: there are babies all over the world, so if you forget something at home, chances are you will be able to find it in another country!</div>
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I hope you find this information to be helpful for your upcoming summer travels! As of now, I don’t have experience flying with multiples, so I’d love to hear your advice on that as well! Leave your tips and tricks in the comments below!<br />
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After weeks of anticipation, my recipe for the EASIEST hard boiled eggs is here! Not only are these easy to make, but the peeling process is even EASIER. Can I get an Amen?! </center>
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Please tell me I'm not the only one that gets frustrated when trying to peel hard boiled eggs? It is so discouraging when half of the egg ends up in the trash. And, don't even get me started on trying to use those eggs for Deviled eggs! Once you try this method, you will never look back.</center>
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This first step is completely opposite of what my Grandma taught me. I'm pretty sure Grandma's everywhere have been teaching their daughter's and granddaughter's this method for generations. Now we know there's an easier way!</center>
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Bring a saucepan of water to a rapid boil, then gently lower the eggs into the water. Side note: You want your water boiling harder than in the picture below.</center>
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I can't say enough "thank you's" to Kathryn. If you live in the Metro-Detroit area, I would highly recommend <a href="http://www.kathrynbessette.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Bessette Photography</a> as a family and kid-friendly photographer.</div>
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Today, at 1:01 pm, our baby boy turns ONE! This past year has been a whirlwind but I'm so grateful that God chose me and my husband to be Micah's parents. </center>
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He is such an inquisitive, and mostly serious, baby, but when he smiles, his entire face lights up and you can't help but smile back at him.</center>
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A few of his favorite things are bananas, using sign language to ask for more food, bananas, running around the house with Daddy, bananas, playing in water, and more bananas. This boy's love for bananas runs deep! If he sees a banana and you don't give it to him, there will be a full meltdown coming your way.</center>
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It truly amazes me how much baby's can understand at such a young age. He thinks it's so funny when the Hubby and I hug or kiss in front of him. Most times, he runs over to us for a big group hug. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever!</div>
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Micah loves watching Cooper play fetch and walk next to the stroller. We are working with him to be more gentle to the dog, but Cooper just lays there and lets Micah hit him, pull an ear, or steal a toy. I'm excited to watch their relationship grow as Micah gets older and is able to actually play with Cooper.</div>
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Our little 6 pound 10 ounce baby is now a 19 pound toddler who loves exploring, giving kisses, and bananas.</div>
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How is it the last Wednesday of August already? This summer has definitely been packed full of family and friends and memories I will cherish forever. My little family has some fun things planned for the next month, so let's dive right in and give you a sneak peek into what lies ahead. Thanks to <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a>, <a href="http://mixandmatchmama.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 20.02px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.3px; line-height: 1.4;">and </span><a href="http://sheaffertoldmeto.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer</a> for hosting this fun link up!</center>
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Left over Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin from Sunday's dinner, salads for lunches, egg salad sandwiches, and anything with rotisserie chicken. Exciting stuff!</div>
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<br /><strong>3. What I'm loving...</strong><br />I've been planning Micah's 1st birthday party since July and am loving getting my creative juices flowing. I'm DIY'ing a lot of the decorations and can't wait to see everything come together in a few weeks. I plan on posting step by step instructions for some of the decorations, so be sure to check back in the coming weeks.<br /><br /><strong>4. What we've been up to...</strong><br />Camping with family, bike riding and long walks with new friends. We are gearing up for a lot of travel in September, so the slow pace of August was welcomed with open arms.</center>
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Visiting our friends in Minnesota! Here's the lowdown on how we met Khang and Johanna. Both husbands worked on the same client in Ohio and quickly bonded because they were both born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The following year, all 4 of us happened to be visiting Vietnam at the same time so we all met up so the girls could speak English. HA! Our son was born in September and their son was born in November, so Johanna and I have bonded over that. This will be the second time seeing one another in person and I'm excited to get to know them and finally meet their son!</center>
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<strong>10. What I'm wearing...</strong><br />A dress from Old Navy I snagged for $2 and a jean jacket!<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>11. What I'm doing this weekend...</strong><br />Minnesota! Woot woot!<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>12. What I'm looking forward to next month...</strong></center>
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<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Celebrating Micah turning ONE with friends and family!</span></center>
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11 months. Let that sink in. It's true when they say the days are long, but the years are short. You are such an independent and curious little boy and I love watching you explore the world around you. Just last night, you sat in your highchair eating dinner and noticed the wind picking up outside. A few minutes passed as Daddy and I watched you stare out the window taking it all in. These simple moments are my favorite memories of us.</center>
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Meal time has been nothing short of an adventure this past month. You prefer solid foods now and refuse to eat any purees. Your favorite foods are banana, cheddar bunnies, hummus, and broccoli. Dropping your sippy cup on the floor is a fun dinner time game you've recently taken up. Cooper now lays right under your chair while you eat so he can snag any pieces that drop on the floor. This was the first time you had tomatoes and you loved them!</div>
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I figured it's time to post an update on our little guy. I've slacked off since the last update and we haven't even taken his picture with the monthly stickers. Life is so much more exciting and less exhausting lately. Micah loves, loves, loves his Daddy and will laugh at almost anything he does. It makes my heart full, in ways I didn't even know existed, watching my Hubby interact and love on our son. I can't even believe that in a month and a half we will wake up one day and have a toddler living in our house. I've been embracing the phrase, "The days are long, but the years are short" more than ever these days. I always want to remember how much a little 6 pound 10 ounce baby we brought home from the hospital has forever changed our lives.</center>
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This boy loved standing in the bucket foll of water from the Cut. The water was not even 70 degrees, so we didn't want to let him sit in his floatie in the Cut, but this was just as good.</div>
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"How big is Micah?" "SO big!" He loves when we do this and will almost always stop whatever he's doing to raise his hands in the air. Do you think he knows he's cute?</div>
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Last month, we attended my college roommate's wedding, so our little guy got all dressed up. Nothing too fancy since it was an outdoor wedding, but his little outfit was adorable. He did so well the entire day and even fell asleep in his car seat at the reception, which was amazing!</div>
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Another "first" included eating broccoli with chopsticks. He knew exactly what to do and didn't try to chew on the chopsticks.</div>
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This boy loves to eat! He will eat anything we give him and then share a little with Cooper. His favorite foods so far are sweet cherries, broccoli, asparagus, and banana. I've also started using spices in his purée and he loves cinnamon and nutmeg. In the picture below he was eating sweet cherries. It's one of my favorite pictures. (Notice the cherry in his hair.)</div>
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<b>1. Grand Canyon</b></center>
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<b>2. Italy</b></div>
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Anywhere in Italy is fine by me. Landing in one city and then taking trains or cheap flights to all the major cities and then stopping by the sea would be my ideal trip to Italy. I'd also want to swing by to see the Pope while in Rome and eat all the pasta and gelato my belly can humanly hold.</div>
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<b>3. South Africa</b></div>
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An African Safari has always been on my bucket list along with visiting Cape Town, South Africa. Traveling to Cape Town would allow be to knock out two birds with one stone.</div>
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<b>4. Australia</b></div>
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The Opera House in Sydney, Kangaroos, Deep Sea Diving, and the Outback would be on my list of things to do and see while in Australia.</div>
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<b>5. China</b></div>
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This list is most definitely not all-inclusive as there are many more places around the world that I would like to visit and explore. I'm excited to take Micah on a plane for the first time and show him the world. Here's to learning about how others live, talk, and eat around the world!</div>
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You are finally sleeping through the night in your crib and, without fail, you roll to your tummy as soon as we lay you down. You always smile when I come to pick you up in the morning. After you've had breakfast, you are a little chatter box.</div>
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You celebrated your first Easter this month and were so handsome in your little tie. We got to spend time with Nose Papa and Nose Grandma, where Nose Papa gave you Alfalfa hair. Our Easter weekend was jam packed with travels and quality family time with Daddy's family, too. On this day, you played in the church nursery for the very first time and were the hit of the nursery.</div>
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I just want to remember you in all your camo gear. Uncle Mike said, "Where's Micah?" when he saw the picture of you in the stroller in all camo. Ha!</div>
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I just love your smiley and inquisitive little self and can't wait to teach you all about life and how to be a gentleman.</div>
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Buying a house, getting a puppy, and having a baby can definitely put a lot of stress on your marriage. Every day, I have to work at being the best wife I can be. Oh boy, do I fail at this some days. Especially when the dog wants to go outside 157 times and the baby wants to eat for the 519th time today. In my heart I know I tried my hardest that day. I'm sure my hubby knows this, too. Here's 5 ways that I try to be a better wife to my hubby each day.</center>
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<strong>1. Pray for your husband daily</strong></center>
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When's the last time you prayed for your husband? You don't have to set aside 5 minutes of your day to accomplish this, you can pray wherever, whenever, and for whatever you want. Pray for your husband in the shower, in the car, while cooking dinner, during workouts, before bed, while brushing your teeth. See? You really can pray wherever and whenever. God's always listening. What matters is that your prayers are sincere. Maybe you're not sure what to pray about. Some things I pray over my hubby include: his struggles, his work, his happiness, his health, and his role as the leader of our family.</center>
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My Hubby and I are far from perfect and we both have moments we'd like to forget about. But, the past is the past and life doesn't get an undo button. Learn from your past mistakes and let it go moving forward. How freeing would that be for both you and your husband? Each new day brings new opportunities.</center>
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We are so quick to thank a complete stranger for holding the door open before we've even walked through said door, but show no gratitude towards our husband's for working hard all day long. Is that because we've come to expect so much out of our husbands? You don't need to lower the expectations of your husband, but you do need to show appreciation for his hard work. Showing appreciation towards your husband benefits both of you. When you give appreciation, you often receive more in return.</center>
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There are days that you don't accomplish all 5 of these, but that's okay. The only thing that matters is that you are making an effort to be a better wife. The journey starts now.</center>
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Oh, Micah man, I wish time would slow down. I cannot believe you are half a year old! Life is a lot more fun these days now that you are mobile and interact with us. I never want to forget the way I feel when you snuggle up on my chest, hold my finger, or laugh when I sing "How big is Micah? Soooo big!"</div>
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Mommy has a few nicknames for you, but I usually call you Punks. I used to call you Punkin, but one day started calling you Punks and it stuck. I'm not sure when I started calling you that, but I love that it's our thing. </div>
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At your 6 month pediatrician visit, you weighed 15 pounds 12 ounces and were 26.25 inches long. You also had to get 3 shots in your thighs and only cried until Mommy picked you up. Way to be a trooper, Punks.</div>
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Grandma and Grandpa came to the Sea Life Aquarium with us and Grandpa may have enjoyed it more than anyone. You loved watching the sea turtle, fish, sharks, and sting rays swim around and we could have spent all day watching them.</div>
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You received your very first Valentine's card. All you wanted to do was eat it. Mommy put you in the Ergo and we walked to our voting location. Voting must be tiring because you passed out on our walk home.</div>
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I never knew how much I could love someone until the very first time I saw you. When you tug at my shirt during nursing sessions, the way you stretch really big and stick out your lips after naps, watching Cooper wherever he goes, jumping in your jumper like a mad man are just a few things that I never want to forget about the last 6 months. I'll love you forever, Punks.</div>
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Every girl needs someone they can talk to about anything without judgement. I'm so grateful that God has blessed me with a few of these friends. I'd be lost without these girls in my life. I confide in them, laugh with them, cry with them, and pray for them. They aren't just friends anymore, they all have a piece of my heart.</center>
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I read Julie's blog on a daily basis and can relate to a lot of the things she talks about since her little guy is 2 months older than Micah. Julie over at Peanut Butter Fingers wrote about the <a href="http://www.pbfingers.com/2016/02/09/why-rosehip-seed-oil-is-my-new-natural-beauty-rockstar/" target="_blank">benefits of using Rosehip Seed Oil</a> recently and I found it very intriguing. I plan to purchase a bottle and start using it right away. Michigan winter's are brutal on my face and I've always used a facial moisturizing cream after showering, but don't like the oily feeling it leaves. I will let you know what I think of the Rosehip Seed Oil after I use it for a couple weeks.</center>
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I've been using the Maybelline Great Lash mascara for a few years now and don't think I'll ever switch. On one of my Target runs, I picked up a new tube of this stuff. Is there anything better than a fresh tube of mascara? I think not. I love how weightless it feels and it doesn't clump. If Maybelline ever discontinues this mascara, I will buy it by the pallet. That's how much I love it! Here's a little tip for applying mascara - twist the brush as you are removing and replacing it from the tube. This minimizes the amount of air that is forced into the tube and your mascara will last longer.</center>
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Stitch Fix is an online subscription and personal styling service that caters to busy women with "personal styling tailored to your taste, budget, and lifestyle." You will fill out a style profile when signing up and your personal stylist will then use that to hand pick 5 items for you. You <strike>patiently wait</strike> track the status of the Fix 18 times a day and your heart thumps when the status says "delivered." You get 3 days to try everything on and decide what you will keep and send anything you're returning back in a postage paid bag. It's so easy, convenient, and fun! I love <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4284365" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> because it takes me out of my comfort zone and forces me to try things on that I normally would stray away from in stores.</center>
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Michigan winters are always so hard on my soft hands and I have tried a ton of different lotions to help with my dry, cracked hands to no avail. My Mary Kay consultant told me about their Satin Hands lotion so I bought it and hoped for the best. After using this lotion for almost 2 weeks, I can say my hands are now soft and no longer cracked. I don't know what Mary Kay's secret is, but this lotion is a miracle worker. On a completely unrelated note, I took the picture above at my desk at work and some of my very favorite things are in the background. </div>
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You finally rolled over on your own!</div>
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I'm so glad that you'll always have a friend in Cooper.</div>
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You wore the cutest shirt to Nose Papa's birthday party and everyone loved it. Such a handsome little fella.</div>
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We celebrated Tet (the Lunar New Year) at the Vietnamese church and you wore the traditional clothes Grandma made. Grandma made this outfit for your cousin Will to wear in 2015. You thought the priest was the coolest guy ever and wouldn't stop smiling at him. So cute!</div>
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Another month older and my love for you is that much bigger. I'll love you forever little man.</div>
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At your four month check up you weighed 13 pound 8 ounces and were 25 inches long! You are getting more vocal with each passing day. If you see a camera or phone, you immediately stop laughing/talking/smiling, furrow your brows and just stare at us. You are grabbing a lot more toys now and they all end up in your mouth. Your favorite toy right now is the Oball because it's easy to grab and chew on.</div>
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You met Santa this year and didn't even cry, which I'm sure will not be the case next year. Santa was so happy to see such a small baby that he just held you and talked to you.</div>
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Graduating to size 2 diapers and 3-6 month clothes makes me want to cry. You're growing so fast and you're really not a newborn anymore. As I prepare to go back to work next week, I'm cherishing each moment spent with you. Our new schedule will take some getting used to, but I know you will have so much fun with Grandma while Mommy is at work. I'll love you forever, little man!</div>
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I believe in the power of prayer. I've seen God work through prayer and He will never let you down. Things may not happen the way you asked or the exact timing you asked for, but God doesn't disappoint. I pray for my hubby and that I would show more grace towards him on a daily basis. Here are 10 ways you can pray for your husband.</center>
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The first couple years that the hubby and I were dating, we would go to dinner on Valentine's Day, but soon realized that everyone else does, too. Waiting for an hour while trying to have a conversation over all the other couples also waiting for a table was oh-so-romantic. We quickly realized we could have a romantic dinner at home while saving money and our sanity, so that's exactly what we have done the past 5 years. And, I love it. Instead of standing around waiting for a table, we stand around our kitchen drinking wine, cooking dinner, and talking about our hopes and dreams. If you'd like to avoid the crowds this Valentine's Day, try making dinner at home and asking your spouse these 25 questions. You may find something out about your spouse that you never knew. You won't be disappointed.</center>
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I'm so thankful to be a family of three this Christmas! May you always remember the real reason we celebrate this very special day. It's not for the toys, food, or even Santa and his reindeer. We celebrate because baby Jesus was born in the manger and later died so we may spend eternity with Him. What an incredible gift we were so selflessly given!</div>
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Your 2 month check in is a little late - almost a month - but, better late than never! It seems like there is a new first every day in our house. The Hubby and I are like two giddy kids on Christmas morning each time you hit a new milestone. At the pediatrician this morning you weighed 10 pounds 15.5 ounces and were 22.5 inches long. Here's some more fun facts about your second month of life.</div>
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It's hard to believe you have only been in our lives for 1 month! Daddy and I have never been so tired for so many consecutive days, but the love we have for you far outweighs all of the sleepless nights. I never want to forget the little moments spent with you - like when I hold you to my chest and your little body goes limp. At your one month doctor visit, you weighed 8 pounds 9.5 ounces and were 20.5 inches long. God gave us the biggest responsibility of our lives when he blessed us with you and we promise to always point you back to Him.</div>
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Cooper is 7 months old and has adjusted well to not being the center of attention anymore. He is very protective over his little brother. When he hears you cry, he goes to the room you are in and will wait for Mom or Dad to come get you. On our evening walks, Cooper walks right next to the stroller instead of his usual running ahead of us to smell the next mailbox. You and Cooper will be best friends before we know it.</div>
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The Hubby and I welcomed our son, Micah William Dang, into the world on September 13th at 1:01 p.m.!
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I will never forget the moment he was placed on my chest and I looked at him for the very first time. As soon as Khanh and I started talking to Micah, he immediately calmed down. It was absolutely amazing that he actually recognized our voices.</div>
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My water broke at 6:20 a.m. and contractions started 20 minutes later, coming every minute to minute and a half. I decided to labor at home as long as possible and we finally checked into the hospital around 9:30 a.m. I was only 4 cm dilated at that time, so I decided to get an epidural since I wasn't getting a break from contractions and had no idea how long I'd be in labor. I was afraid I wouldn't have enough energy to push after having almost constant contractions if I was in labor for much longer.</center>
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My midwife checked my cervix again right around 11:30 a.m., and I was dilated to 8 cm. She said that dilating from 8 cm - 10 cm usually goes pretty quickly. Boy, was she right! I asked her to check me around 12 noon, and I was dilated to 9.5 cm. She opened my cervix all the way and it was go time! I pushed for a total of 46 minutes before Micah was born. The first thing I said when he was born was, "He's real!" Man, am I glad this little boy made me a mom!</div>
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He came fast, but he stole our hearts even faster. We have big hopes and dreams for our little Micah. May he know that the Lord is always on his side, no matter what. May he know how loved he is. May he know that life is an adventure. May he grow up to be a strong, independent man.</div>
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25 will be a year to remember, that's for sure.
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25 was our first full year of <a href="http://sodangdelectable.blogspot.com/2014/09/catholic-ceremony-with-traditional.html" target="_blank">marriage</a>.</div>
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25 was the year we took a <a href="http://sodangdelectable.blogspot.com/2015/01/honeymoon-road-trip-part-1.html" target="_blank">roadtrip</a>.</div>
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25 was the year you found out you will soon <a href="http://sodangdelectable.blogspot.com/2015/06/two-positive-tests-and-one-excited-hubby.html" target="_blank">be a dad</a>.</div>
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25 was the year we bought our <a href="http://sodangdelectable.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-first-home.html" target="_blank">first house</a>.</div>
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25 was the year we visited Viet Nam during Tet.<br />
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25 was the year we laughed and cried together.<br />
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25 was the year you got a promotion at work.<br />
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25 was a great year, but I know 26 will prove to be even better.<br />
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You are selfless, kind, generous, sarcastic, and confident. There are a lot more adjectives I could use to describe your personality, but the list would be way too long! In a matter of days, you will be a dad and I can't wait to see how our little guy will soften your heart. You're one hot guy and I'm lucky to call you my husband. I can't wait to make memories with you this year that will last us a lifetime. Today, and always, you deserve ridiculous amounts of Pho.<br />
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Happy 26th birthday, babe! I'll love you forever!</div>
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