December 2010
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Bye Bye 2010
You’ve been swell. And we had a lot of fun this year. But we’re ready for 2011! Happy New Year!!
Dec 31st
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Boo, Eczema, Boo
Maggie has eczema. I knew it when I saw this rashy dry area appear a few weeks ago, and the pedi confirmed it today. Amelia has it, too. I was hoping that Maggie would be lucky enough not to get it. It is no fun. This dry and cold weather has Amelia’s skin really broken out right now around her elbows, wrists, hands, and knees. She gets itchy, and it just looks terrible. I know in the...
Dec 31st
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Boo, Eczema, Boo
Maggie has eczema. I knew it when I saw this rashy dry area appear a few weeks ago, and the pedi confirmed it today. Amelia has it, too, and I was hoping that Maggie would be lucky enough not to get it. It is no fun. This dry and cold weather has Amelia’s skin really broken out right now around her elbows, wrists, hands, and knees. She gets itchy, and it just looks terrible. I know in the...
Dec 31st
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Dec 29th
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Etsy Love
The girls got a little Christmas cash from my grandparents this year. Since they are not in need of any more toys for the next, oh, 10 years, I decided to purchase a couple of things for them from Etsy that I’ve had my eye on for a while. A hat for Maggie from KT and the Squid. A dress for Amelia from Little Green Swing. A poppy hair clip for the girls to share, (once Maggie has...
Dec 28th
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{Tumblr Tuesday}-Dear Baby
This week I am recommending Dear Baby. This blog is a daily read for me, and is definitely one of my favorite mommy blogs. Melissa is a sweet southern mama who writes the most beautiful letters to her adorable baby girl. She loves all things vintage, and takes the most beautiful pictures of her gorgeous family. Melissa is pregnant with a little boy due in a few months, and it will be fun to...
Dec 28th
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Lovely Things
I thought I’d share with you a few of my favorite Christmas presents. I have been collecting vintage and modern white pottery and ceramics for several years now. This sweet little owl was a gift from Beau. I believe he bought it from West Elm. The Tickle Monster Laughter Kit was a gift from my mom to our family. I have already read the story to Amelia with the monster tickle mits on,...
Dec 28th
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Christmas Morning
Christmas was a whirlwind this year. Amelia was REALLY in to ripping open the presents after patiently waiting all month long. Maggie’s first Christmas was pretty perfect. After being so sick the week before, she was finally healthy and really enjoyed her gifts. I think the crinkly soft books were her favorite, and her new teethers, of course. We had pizza xmas eve at my...
Dec 27th
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Dec 27th
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Dec 26th
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Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night
Dec 25th
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A Lovely Holiday Centerpiece for Under $20
I am hosting Christmas morning brunch at my house tomorrow, and I wanted to create a fun centerpiece for the table. I got this idea from another blog I read earlier in the month, but unfortunately I can’t remember which one. I went to my local arts & crafts store, and I bought some coarse glitter for snow, miniature trees, and picked out a few of my favorite woodland animals. I used a...
Dec 24th
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 22nd
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strollerderby asked: Hey!

I love your honest, quick posts, and I love your pictures. Just awesome. Love following you. Thanks for posting.

Thanks! And check our Tumblr out if you get a second--we're Babble.com's Strollerderby, a group of young parents that analyze the latest breaking parenting news. Thought you might like our stuff! I saw that you blogged the modern gingerbread...
Dec 21st
strollerderby asked: Hey!

I love your honest, quick posts, and I love your pictures. Just awesome. Love following you. Thanks for posting.

Thanks! And check our Tumblr out if you get a second--we're Babble.com's Strollerderby, a group of young parents that analyze the latest breaking parenting news. Thought you might like our stuff! I saw that you blogged the modern gingerbread...
Dec 21st
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{Tumblr Tuesday}-Capucha
This week I am recommending Capucha. This sweet little French family has stolen my heart, especially Capucine. This was one of the first Tumblrs I followed when I started my blog here nearly three years ago. A recent pic of Capucine and her Christmas cookies. Chances are if you’re a Tumblr, you’ve visited this blog before. If not, what are you waiting for? Click here:) ...
Dec 21st
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I only have two more holiday movies that I must see before Christmas.  I have already watched Elf, Christmas Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone 1 & 2, The Santa Clause, all of the classic rudolph and frosty shows, Charlie Brown Christmas, and about a half dozen new Christmas cartoon specials with Amelia. What’s your favorite holiday movie?
Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
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Dec 19th
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Dec 19th
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Dec 18th
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Dec 18th
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Modern Gingerbread Houses
I’m ready to move in! (via)
Dec 18th
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Dec 18th
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Dec 18th
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A Warm, Sunny, & Quiet Weekend
As like most of you, we have packed a bunch of holiday fun in these last few weeks. I took Amelia and my niece downtown to the Winter Wonderland last night. Train rides, a petting zoo, bouncy slide, pony rides, and decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus are just a few of the the things we did. Amelia got some more face time with the big man. Tonight we will be celebrating an 8th birthday. My...
Dec 17th
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What's Under the Christmas Tree for Amelia?
I thought I’d share a few of the things that little Miss Amelia will be opening on Christmas morning. We really kept it simple this year. Our house is already overrun with toys, and I know that the grandparents can’t help themselves when it comes to Christmas shopping for my girls.  This was one of the hot toys for kids this year, but that’s not why we go it. We got Amelia a...
Dec 16th
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Dec 14th
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{Tumblr Tuesday}- Happiness is Eva
I have decided to recommend and feature one of my favorite blogs every week for Tumblr Tuesday. This week I have chosen Happiness is Eva. Eva is almost exactly the same age as my Maggie, and I love checking her blog to see how this sweet little girl is growing. I mean, how cute is she? Adorable! If you haven’t visited this blog before, you should click here. The Tumblr Directory is how...
Dec 14th
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Dec 14th
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Modern Mommy Holiday Giveaway Winners
Congratulations Melissa Shostak & Mu1tiplydivide! You two are the winners of a Vera Bradley coin purse and a pair of Brighton earrings. Please email your address to me at: modernstarr@gmail.com, so I can mail out your goodies this week. Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 8 7 Timestamp: 2010-12-14 01:17:25 UTC
Dec 14th
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Maggie, 7 Months Old
Dec 13th
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Our Orlando Holiday Weekend of Fun
I booked a holiday getaway for my little family this past weekend in Orlando as an early Christmas present. We stayed at a lovely hotel Saturday night, spent the evening at Downtown Disney, had dinner at the Rainforest  Cafe, and went to Sea World yesterday. Everything was decorated for the holidays, and it was exactly what we needed. I feel relaxed and ready to take on the rest of this hectic...
Dec 13th
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Dec 13th
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Blythe Littlest Pet Shop
I know that a lot of people LOVE the Blythe doll. I must admit that I am fascinated by her, too. I was so excited to see that they have released a series of Blythe dolls for Littlest Pet Shop. I will be buying one, or two, for me, I mean Amelia, for Christmas. She was getting a new Pet Shop for Christmas anyway, so now she can add Blythe to her growing collection.
Dec 13th
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Dec 12th
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Christmas at Our House
Here are a few more photos of our holiday decorations. I’ve really enjoyed reading the comments about your favorite holiday traditions! If you haven’t yet left me a comment to be entered into the holiday giveaway, you can still do so here. 
Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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A little holiday party at my house last night. And homemade Christmas goodies from my mom today. Time to find the stretchy sweat pants.
Dec 9th
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Dec 7th
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Dec 7th
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elishaa5 asked: I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy seeing your posts on my dashboard! I love all the pics and the tips on how you decorate some! ( I do not have that gene!) Your daughters are beautiful! :)
Dec 7th
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Dec 7th
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