tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18949564669611443722024-03-19T06:17:14.416-05:00Yellow Mango LifeKatie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.comBlogger604125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-11198223137203666282016-09-10T13:41:00.000-05:002016-09-11T10:23:42.487-05:00New Gig: Little Mango Children's Boutique<br />
As some of you know, I took a big step outside of my comfort zone. My work comfort zone. And I opened <a href="http://www.shoplittlemango.com/">Little Mango</a>, an online baby and children's boutique filled with brands and small shop merch that I've found and fell in love with.<br />
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For 12 years I worked in the casino industry, in the only big girl job I've had since graduating college. I worked a ton, I traveled a ton. And I loved it. Until I didn't. I was burned out and didn't have the love for my work that I used to. I knew something needed to change.<br />
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For the longest time, I had wanted to open my own shop. I loved kids clothes and putting together fun, trendy outfits for Cruz and I loved sharing them with family & friends. And I usually got really great feedback on the items I found.<br />
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I found myself daydreaming about my own shop. Seeing others take the leap and loving it. Making themselves happy doing what they loved. And I knew I needed that in my life something fierce.<br />
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So in April of this year I put in my resignation at work, while on maternity leave with our second son, Leo.<br />
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I was scared shitless.<br />
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What was I doing quitting my good paying, stable job to open an online boutique? What did I know about it? Would people buy my stuff? Would they like the stuff I chose to carry in the shop? What if, what if, what if...<br />
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And on June 20th, <a href="http://www.shoplittlemango.com/">Little Mango</a> opened it's virtual doors and we haven't looked back since.<br />
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Sure I don't know what I'm doing most days. And I know there are things I should be doing but I'm not. But I'm loving the challenge of trying to figure it out. Of reaching out to other mamas in the same boat and hearing their advice, their struggles and knowing I'm not in this alone.<br />
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If you haven't already, I would LOVE for you to take a look.<br />
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Check the site out <a href="http://www.shoplittlemango.com/">here</a><br />
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Give us a follow on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shoplittlemango">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shoplittlemango/">Instagram</a>.....pretty pretty please :)<br />
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And let your family & friends know - I would love you forever if you shared the shop with them! <3<br />
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Whether you have kiddos of your own. Or maybe grand babies. Or maybe your friends are having babies. Or you need a super cool birthday gift for a niece or nephew. We have so much great stuff - I'm in love with it all and love all of the brands we work with.<br />
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And if you have already followed the shop, shared the shop, purchased from the shop, tagged your goods - seriously I can't thank you enough <3 <3<br />
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Because I love all of you who have stuck around this blog, especially in my lengthy absence, here is a little code - take 25% off your entire purchase. Everything in the shop using code <b>YELLOWMANGOLIFE </b>at checkout. <i>(This will be valid through September 30, 2016 but you can use it as many times as you like.)</i><br />
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And just check out these cuties in our goods. You might recognize the little blonde boy :)<br />
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<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-9562100472714868202016-04-15T14:35:00.000-05:002016-04-15T14:35:00.990-05:00Birth Story: Leo Florian Manganaro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After waiting for what felt like forever and at the same time sped by so quickly, our second Little Mango joined our family on Thursday, February 4th at 9:33am. He weighed a whopping 8lbs 8 1/2 oz (all thanks to his big ol' head) and was 20 3/4 inches long. And he is absolutely perfect. The most amazing addition to round out our little family of four.<br />
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It all started on Wednesday. Since my doctor had scheduled me to be induced on Thursday morning, we had lined it up that Cruz would go to my sister's (aunt Titi) and spend the night since we had to be in the hospital for delivery so early the next morning. Nick and I decided to take advantage to our last free night - we got pedicures and had dinner at Baby Blue. Sushi (cooked, of course) had been my go to during this pregnancy for sure. It was at dinner that I started having contractions. I didn't mention it to Nick because it felt like I had been having real contractions so many times in the weeks leading up to his birth that I felt like I was becoming the girl who cried wolf. The Braxton Hicks with Cruz had definitely been different than they were this time around.<br />
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Once we got home from dinner, the contractions got stronger and were coming closer together. After a couple hours, I called my doctor to get her thoughts on if we should go in. She gave me some tips on how to keep them at bay (drink tons of water, walk around when I felt them coming on, etc) and if they didn't slow down to call her and head to the hospital. Since I was scheduled already to see her in the morning, I don't think she wanted to drag herself out of her house on that cold night for an earlier birth. =) I could tell Nick was nervous because he was pacing around the house and throwing stuff into a hospital bag, asking me repeatedly if I was ok, should we go in, are you sure, you just tell me when.<br />
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My contractions continued getting closer and stronger, so we decided to head in around 9pm. It would be better to labor through them at the hospital versus trying to get comfortable at home knowing I wouldn't be able to sleep that night. And the hospital has drugs. Always go where they have the drugs. By the time we left for the hospital, my contractions were about five minutes apart.<br />
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At the hospital, we got checked into the room where I would give birth. They ran tests and got me hooked up and after talking to my doctor determined they were going to try to get me to hold off until morning. The night was rough, I'm not going to lie. The nurse gave me some meds to help with the pain and while they worked for a while right after she gave them to me, they didn't last. I did manage to get a couple cat naps in here and there.<br />
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By 7am, a new round of nurses and residents came in and got me ready for the pitocin. Once that was given, the Anaesthesiologist came in around 8am and set up my epidural. Surprisingly when I had Cruz, Nick watched them administer the epidural needle into my back. Surprising because he does not do well with needles. This time around, the nurse set up a chair in front of me and made him sit in it. They said they do this for all husbands these days because they've had too many hit the floor and didn't want to risk it.<br />
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By that point, I was feeling no pain...<br />
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Then my nurse asked if we wanted a mirror to watch the delivery. I had no intention going into this thinking I would ever want to watch it...and Nick definitely didn't want any part of that. I surprised myself by telling her I wanted her to move the mirror in and if I changed my mind, I would have them move it. I figured this is the last time I'm doing this, if I don't watch now, I may never see it happen live.<br />
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Around 8:30am, I was 9cm dialated and by 9am I was at 9 1/2 cm. It was at this point I started feeling what can only be explained as hot flashes and then nauseous. Then I puked. A lot. My nurse told me this was common at this point in the labor. Now it was go time. My doctor came in, the nurses got me set up, and I was told a resident was going to do the delivery while my doctor stuck close to manage. (Whatever....if you get this kiddo out of me quickly, I really don't care who does it.) This was approximately 9:25am.<br />
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With Nick at my head (grasping my arm, headphones in and looking toward the wall behind me - I promise this was for the best, we didn't need a man down) and my nurse at my side, I started pushing. All I know at this point with both my deliveries is that they are asking you to push as hard as you can, and you think you are, but you can't really tell/feel it so you don't know. After one push and a look in the mirror, I could see the top of the head and a mass of dark black hair (holy surreal). Throughout, Nick kept squeezing my arm and looking down at me, almost completely oblivious to what was going on just a few feet away. =)<br />
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A few more pushes and they realized that his shoulders were stuck by my pelvis. They used the forceps to guide them out and the next thing I know little Leo was out. They cut his cord, swaddled him up and immediately handed him to me...goopy, gross and all. Tears were streaming down our faces. I was in love. And I wanted to hold him forever. After a few minutes of them stitching me back up, the nausea came back and I called to the nurses that I was going to be sick again. I quickly handed Leo off and threw up yet again. After they cleaned me up, I got my baby back and got to feed him for the first time. He ate quickly and feverishly.<br />
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How was watching the delivery? Well, the best way I can describe it is as the most disgusting, interesting, weird, crazy, amazingly beautiful train wreck. Even if I wanted to look away, I couldn't. "How is <i>that </i>coming out of <i>there</i>?" kept repeating in my head.<br />
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Once all the tests were run on Leo and I and after they cleaned him up (finally), they moved us down to our recovery room where we would stay for the next two nights. Fortunately we lucked out again and got a double bed, which is <i>so </i>nice. Nick was able to stay right in bed with me and not have to park it on the uncomfortable couches in the rooms. Similar to Cruz, we took advantage of having the nurses and sent Leo to the nursery each night. Some may not agree with this, but for us it was some of the best advice we were given. It gave us a chance to rest up while knowing our little man was getting attentive care in the nursery.<br />
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Throughout this pregnancy, I struggled with how I could love another human as much as I love Cruz. I mean, I am nothing short of obsessed with Cruz. He is my best friend and my favorite person in the world. There was no way I could have that much love to give another baby. And I can't explain it, but as soon as they put Leo in my arms, I was overcome with the biggest feeling of love and pure blessing. It was such a surreal experience, but I immediately knew that I loved this little guy as much as his brother. And I'm equally as obsessed with him. I'm so lucky that I get to be a mama to two of the most amazing little boys.<br />
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<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-12608735497944171332016-04-14T15:00:00.000-05:002016-04-15T06:32:24.441-05:00Well, hey there.....Wow.<br>
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It's been a over a year. An entire year since my last post.<br>
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I never intended for this little break of mine to be so lengthy, buuuuuuut the proof is in the pudding.<br>
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I'm not sure if there is anyone who still cares about this little old blog (except my sister and sister in laws), but I've been missing it something fierce and wanted to get it going again.<br>
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So a lot has happened in a year. Weird, I know, right?<br>
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How about a lil' recap.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{I got knocked up!}</span></b><br>
I finally made good on one of my New Year resolutions (remember, from <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2015/01/new-year-brighter-focus.html">this post</a>) and I went and got myself pregnant. After what seemed to take forever...and in comparison to Cruz it was, we finally got pregnant.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{It's a BOY!}</span></b><br>
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We found out this little bun was a boy. I'm not going to lie, I was a tad disappointed at first. You know that dream, that perfect little family where the older brother looks after his younger sister? Yeah, I had that. I was sure it was a girl. It wasn't. And it didn't take me long to forget about that first dream and fall in love with the fact that Cruz would have a little brother to take care of and I would get to watch our two boys grow up together and be the best of friends.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{Six years!}</span></b><br>
Nick & I celebrated making it six years on August 1st. I mean, that's an accomplishment, right? The fact that he puts up with me...that I put up with him. Let me just tell you, it's a BIG accomplishment. And there isn't another I would rather have spent these past six years with.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{We bought a bar!}</span></b><br>
It wasn't in the master plan, but the opportunity came up and we partnered with friends of ours and took over a bar in Omaha. In September, we immediately closed it and got to work on making it into what we envisioned this area of Omaha needed.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{Cruz turned four!}</span></b><br>
In November, we celebrated Cruz-A-Palooza and our little man turning FOUR! We made it a mix of all of Cruz's favorite things - dinosaurs, carnival, baseball pinata, rootbeer floats, cake - if Cruz liked it, it was there. Even the weather cooperated and we were able to enjoy time outside. We had the best time celebrating our boy with our favorite family and friends.<br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>{Leo Florian Manganaro was born!}</b></span><br>
And just like that, little Leo joined our family. We couldn't be more excited to see Cruz and his little bro grow up together, they are already just the sweetest. We decided on his name soon after finding out he was a boy and knew from the start that his middle name would be Florian in honor of Nick's grandpa who had passed away the year prior. Grandpa Florian was a hard-working, genuine, determined, kind, thoughtful man - exactly the characteristics we hope to instill into our boys.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">{We opened our bar!}</span></b><br>
In March, we opened Blue Chip. All of the credit really goes to Nick, Jeremy & Sirvan. Nick busted his ass and immersed himself into all things Blue Chip for the three months the bar was heavily being worked on. The end product is nothing short of exactly what we imagined. A cool spot that we would see ourselves spending time at. A focus on happy hour and after dinner drinks, a great place to watch the game but not a sports bar, good music, great staff. I'm so proud of him and what he created.<br>
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As you can see, we had an extremely busy and amazingly blessed year. We traveled a lot, enjoyed watching Cruz grow, spent time with family and friends, worked our asses off and now here we are.<br>
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And I'm excited to be back in this little space of mine sharing the happenings in our life. I promise I will be here more frequently.<br>
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Thanks for stopping by!Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-10576146702048134432015-03-20T05:00:00.000-05:002015-03-20T08:19:30.213-05:00Thank God It's FridaySo this week has been an interesting one to say the least.<br />
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Coming back after being gone for a week + solo parenting because Nick is out of town definitely has equaled a lot of craziness.<br />
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And to top it off, Cruz has had diarrhea all week. So gross I know, but it's true. Sorry folks you get the good with the bad around here. =)<br />
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And of course it only seems to rear it's ugly head at around 2am. So I have mastered him sitting on the toilet while I sleep sitting up on the bathroom floor waiting for him to get done. Actually a couple times I've put a towel down on the floor and laid on it. I swear it's like he's just sitting on the toilet as long as he can until I can't keep my eyes open any more and then I just hear him laughing at me while I start to drift off.<br />
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And to make matters even worse? I decided to take him to our favorite toy store - <a href="https://www.blogger.com/Shop%20%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7699406-10985641-1415401111000%22%20target=%22_top%22%3E%20Fat%20Brain%20Toys%20%3C/a%3E%20For%20the%20largest%20selection%20of%20US%20Made%20toys!%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.awltovhc.com/image-7699406-10985641-1415401111000%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22/%3E">Fat Brain Toys</a> - the other night to pick out a toy. We were in the store for at least an hour playing with the newest and best toys when he walks over to me and I smell him. I did the old "diaper check", except he doesn't wear diapers anymore, and he literally had sharted (yep, I went there). No, no, no. It was so gross. And I felt so bad for him at the same time.<br />
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Me: "Cruz, did you go poop in your pants?"<br />
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C: "Yeah, mama, my belly hurts. But it's ok, wight?"<br />
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What do you say to that? He didn't want to leave the toy store, so I'm pretty sure if I hadn't smelled him first, we would've been there for quite a bit longer.<br />
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Poor kid.<br />
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I grabbed him - he didn't get a new toy - and we beelined for home and straight into the tub. Normally I would've just taken his clothes and tossed them - I don't have the time, or the stomach, to be washing his business out of his clothes - but <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldnavy.gap.com%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct.do%3Fcid%3D69532%26vid%3D1%26pid%3D635019052&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">the pants</a> he had on were one of my favorites, so I had to.<br />
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Eh, just living the dream over here. What can I say?<br />
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Let's talk about more pleasant things, shall we?<br />
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Speaking of clothes, I'm also obsessed with my <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=463847766&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Athleta Gleam tights</a>. Not only do I love Athleta tights in general (the fit is amazing), but I love that these are so versatile. Meaning I wear them out ALL THE TIME. They are a little party up front (the faux leather look) and business in the back (normal legging look) - like a mullet of pants, but waaaay cooler. And did I mention they are so comfy? Notice a theme here?<br />
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I also love pictures and physically having pictures vs. looking at them on my computer (I'm the girl who printed out every photo back in the day and put them into photo albums). However, that is so time consuming. I was pretty stoked when a friend told me about <a href="http://chatbooks.com/">Chatbooks</a>, but I wanted to wait until I received my first one to post about it to make sure I like it. Well, I didn't like it, I loved it. Like really loved the book I received. It is great quality and it's awesome having all of my iPhone and/or IG pics printed out in a book that I can look back on.<br />
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The best part is I got a code (VAJNZX) that others can use to place their first order for a FREE Chatbook. Like totally free. No S&H. No cost. Mine was too because I used a friend's code. Even better, right?<br />
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This beauty and I are headed for three nights of girl time in Dallas next week. Seriously I love my sis Tessa more than anything and even living in the same city we live completely different, super busy lives and I don't get to spend nearly enough time with her or her adorable family. So we've taken to planning trips together. You may remember our LA escapades from a few years ago (parts <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/03/lasiswknd-part-one-thursday.html">one</a>, <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/03/lasiswknd-part-two-friday.html">two</a>, <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/03/lasiswknd-part-three-saturday.html">three</a>). And while the weather was much nicer and stalking the Kardashians was kind of amazing, I still know we are going to have a blast.<br />
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But I need to know if anyone has any Dallas recommendations - we haven't been since we were in high school, so need to know what to see, where to go, what to check out. Please and thank you!<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://farmerbell.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, <a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/">Natasha</a> & <a href="http://meetatthebarre.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a>.Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-75144192835224918222015-03-17T23:13:00.003-05:002015-03-18T09:30:45.089-05:00Easter Style For Your Little GuyWe've literally just finished one holiday (like, literally, I'm still trying to get the green food coloring out from underneath my nails), and another is quickly upon us.<br />
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St Pat's was a lot of fun. We bought shamrock balloons, drank the heck out of some green milk and I suckered Cruz into a little photo shoot. I really just wanted to get one good shot for a St. Paddy's Day pic and then he goes and gives me this.<br />
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I mean, come on. Seriously this boy.<br />
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But now that St Pat's is over, I can get back to figuring out Easter plans.<br />
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I think we are planning to go to my parents again for church, dinner and an Easter egg hunt with the kiddos. The best part, Nick's mom and man friend D come over as well so we don't have to feel bad about splitting our time and Cruz gets to see 2/3rds of his grandparents in one place.<br />
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Did I tell you how munch I love that our families get along??<br />
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Obviously I've been thinking about little man's Easter outfit for the last few weeks and finally have started ordering some of the items. I was just turned onto <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/boys">Next</a>, an amazing UK company that one of my besties who is originally from Ireland buys from for her little guy. I have an order coming and cannot wait to get it. Seriously I think every item on their website is amazing. (<i>After posting this, I was told Next has a US site. How did I not know this? Check them out <a href="http://us.nextdirect.com/en/">here</a>!</i>)<br />
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Mix some of those items with some of my other faves and you have these two outfits that I can't get enough of. And you know I had to incorporate a little yellow into his Easter outfit, didn't you??<br />
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This weekend went a little quicker than normal. I spent the week in Vegas for work and while it was a great trip, as per the norm I missed the heck out of little man.<br>
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It was so great to come home.<br>
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Although I feel like the moment I got off the plane on Saturday it was all running to go pick up C and then get all of us ready for Nick's brother's surprise 30th birthday party. And, of course, then we were the ones with a <strike>baby</strike> toddler in the bar.<br>
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Cruz was the life of the party. He really was. The kid knows how to work a crowd. And I wasn't going to leave him home after being away from him for so long, so he had to come.<br>
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Not only that, but we got to see so many people we love. Nick and I are so fortunate our families all get along and have such a great time when we all get together.<br>
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As much fun as the night was, it was also great to have an excuse to leave early to head home and get some sleep.<br>
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As for the rest of our weekend? Cruz and I played like crazy people since the moment I flew back into town. And I loved every second of it.<br>
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With the weather was so nice, we had to take advantage. Our ducks were out, so we made a trip to the pond for our first feeding of the year. We seriously went to this pond no fewer than 25 times last year and since it's such a short walk from our house and because we both love going there, I guarantee we will be there just as much this year.<br>
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And then we played "safari" in the back yard with the water gun we had brought home for him. I hid his animals around the yard and then Cruz (and daddy) sought them out and soaked them in water.</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/katiemango/">katiemango</a>), then you've already seen some of these weekend snaps. I did receive some questions on little man's <a href="http://www.zulily.com/p/white-best-kid-ever-tee-infant-toddler-boys-118184-12362023.html?pos=22&e=1&fromEvent=118184&">Best Kid Ever tee</a> - it's from Littlest Prince Couture, but is on sale over on Zulily today. Check it out <a href="http://www.zulily.com/p/white-best-kid-ever-tee-infant-toddler-boys-118184-12362023.html?pos=22&e=1&fromEvent=118184&">here</a>!<br>
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How was your weekend? Hope it was as great as ours.<br>
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Biana</a>.<br>
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Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-64536760500892852292015-03-06T04:30:00.000-06:002015-03-06T06:09:25.630-06:00Friday Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So this kid....<br />
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Last night when he was taking a bath, it seemed like just a normal night, letting him play while I sit on the bathroom floor next to the tub, kind of checking emails and the rest of the time having C create me really fun bath water 'drinks'. The next thing I know he stands up in all his naked glory and goes all Scarface on me and says,<br />
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"Mama, say hello to my little dinger."<br />
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Ummm. What?<br />
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Me: "Cruz, what did you say?"<br />
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Him: "I saaaaid, say hello to my little dinger."<br />
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And I instantly knew where that came from. There is another guy in the house who is a HUGE Scarface fan and quotes that line all the time. The actual line, though, not the way Cruz had chosen to use it.<br />
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Which made me think about this that I saw on Facebook earlier this week...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I've definitely already had a few of these moments already and know the others are just around the corner. And the "no <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">pants" ones are so Cruz. The kid loves to run around with NO PANTS. Always no pants.</span></span></div>
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Remember when I was looking at gym shoes (<a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2015/01/five-things-right-now.html">here</a>)? I found a great pair of neon yellow ones, but also picked out these <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=456086361&pid=uid5844-23249438-71"><span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Asics Gel-Fit Sana Train</span>ers</a> and they are my new favorite. They are great at the gym or running around town in workout wear. And I'm not a person who generally wears gym shoes unless I'm at the gym. I even wore them when I met Chris & Whitney. =)</div>
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Speaking of shoes, <a href="http://katieelizabethchicago.blogspot.com/">Katie</a> went and posted about these <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=467116983&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Steven Madden fringe</a> ones and I instantly fell in love. Not so sure the mister is going to agree that I need another pair of shoes, but seriously how gorgeous are they? I can't stop thinking about them.</div>
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I saw <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593536907138/">these eggs</a> on Pinterest the other day and now I cannot wait for Cruz and I to make them for Easter. Aren't they just the cutest? He loves playing with the emoticons on my phone, so I think he will get a kick out of these.<br />
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With that, I will be spending the next week in Vegas. Of course it's work but seriously how great will it be getting out of this terribly cold weather? Although as it normally works, as soon as I'm leaving town, the weather is supposed to get pretty nice around here. And the worst part, always the worst part, is leaving my little man for an entire week. However, he will be spending the week with my parents and I think he's just excited for me to get out of town so he can get to the farm. He LOVES the farm.<br />
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As I'm finishing this post, Cruz runs out of his room as daddy is putting him to bed and says, "mommy, daddy and I are stinkin' up the house. We are fartin' in there. Don't come in my room!" And then runs back into his room and slams the door, while laughing hysterically.<br />
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I'm surrounded by stinky, gross boys...<br />
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Enjoy the weekend!<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://farmerbell.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, <a href="http://meetatthebarre.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/">Natasha</a>.</div>
Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-66443539507489214652015-03-04T07:44:00.003-06:002015-03-04T11:26:42.537-06:00St. Patrick's Day Style: For Your LittlesI don't know what it is about St. Patty's Day, but I'm a big fan of the holiday.<br />
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Although it has changed quite a bit from my prior life where I spent the day up at dawn drinking green beers, shots of Jameson, dancing a jig and eating my weight in corned beef and cabbage.<br />
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These days it looks a little more like this:<br />
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Of course, I'm still prepping for the holiday around here and already have Cruz's outfit planned. I also thought it would be fun to throw together an outfit for a gal as well. I just had to once I found these amazing <a href="http://shop.redwagonbaby.com/products/foil-legging">leggings</a>. Seriously, do you think I can find these in my size? Loving this black, green and gold combo for a little lady.<br />
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<a href="http://youngbuck.storenvy.com/collections/994299-lightweight-child/products/8061798-everyday-heather">Beanie</a> // <a href="http://www.babiators.com/store/original-babiators.html">Babiators</a> // <a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/all/products/hello-camo-adult-kids-white-poly-cotton-t-shirt">Hello Tee</a> // <a href="http://shop.redwagonbaby.com/collections/pre-spring-collection/products/detailed-pocket-jegging-indigo">Moto Pants</a> // <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=455761458&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Moccs</a> </div>
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<a href="http://hellomerch.com/collections/all/products/shamrock-adult-kids-black-poly-cotton-t-shirt">Clover Tee</a> // <a href="http://shop.redwagonbaby.com/products/foil-legging">Foil Leggings</a> // <a href="http://www.jamesonmonroe.com/item_97/Head-Wrap-in-METALLIC-GOLD.htm">Head Wrap</a> // <a href="http://www.raineandskye.com/products/tiny-gypsy">Satchel </a>// <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Ftoms-classic-youth-glitter-slip-on-toddler-little-kid-big-kid%2F3201868&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Tom's</a></div>
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<i>**Note: after noting on IG that these moto pants were sold out, <a href="http://shop.redwagonbaby.com/collections/pre-spring-collection/products/detailed-pocket-jegging-indigo">Red Wagon Baby</a> messaged me and let me know they added more on their site and on sale! How about that customer service!</i><br />
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What do you have planned for St. Patrick's Day? Hopefully I can live vicariously through some of your Irish car bomb fueled shenanigans? Maybe we will get crazy and head out to a local pub for dinner and at least one green beer. <br />
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Having traveled last weekend for a quick little getaway, it was nice to have a low key, relaxed last couple of days. I had loads I wanted to get done around the house anyway so it came at the perfect time. And we even managed to fit in a little fun.<br />
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Friday night, we decided to hit up the Omaha Lancers hockey game. Not being much of hockey people, this is still a new experience for us but let's be honest anywhere we can get stadium nachos, a pretzel & cheese and a bunch of other goodies and we are all in. It was Frozen night so we figured Cruz would get a kick out of seeing Olaf, Elsa and Anna, although the announcer kept pronouncing Anna's name wrong and every.single.time. Cruz would shake his head and yell "it's Awwww-nuh" in frustration.<br />
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After Pilates Fusion on Saturday, I took the rare opportunity to run to the grocery store for a little kid-free shopping and came home and made this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593536885647/">grilled cheese</a> for Cruz and this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593536881212/">Skinnytaste roasted cauliflower</a> for Nick and I. And, yes I need a recipe for grilled cheese. Don't laugh. And both were delicious. Speaking of Skinnytaste, do any of you have the the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385345623/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0385345623&link_code=as3&tag=yelmanlif-20&linkId=E7HPLDYSSMR36QHX">cookbook</a>? It's back on Amazon so I think I'm going to order it this week. I have followed her <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/">blog</a> forever and love her recipes.<br />
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In the afternoon, we headed to my niece Dayvaney's dance competition and I tell you that girl just impresses the hell out of me. She is SO GOOD. Doesn't seem nervous at all. And just look at how cute she is. I will say Nick continues to be so interested in the fact that dance companies can get away with dressing little gals up like this (and this was her more conservative outfit of the day). I just can't believe that they require specific Sephora brand or more expensive make-up for their looks and their warm-up gear is all Lululemon. It is quite the business, I tell ya.<br />
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Because I prefer not to make dinner on the weekends - or ever, for that matter - we headed to DJ's Dugout so Nick could watch basketball and Cruz & I could play some keno. Below he's studying the sheet to ensure he picks us some winners. Later, we had a big ol' Mango slumber party in our bed when we got home. I think we all were asleep by 9:30pm. It was amazing.<br />
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Ever since Cruz started rocking <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=455306416&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">these glasses</a>, I decided I needed a pair of my own and started looking whenever I came across them in stores. I just never could find a pair that fit my face and didn't make me look like I was playing dress up.</div>
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Enter these bad boys. It was like the stars aligned when <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">Firmoo</a> contacted me and asked if I wanted to review a pair of their glasses. Um, yes please. How did you know I have been searching high and low for the perfect pair?<br />
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Yes, those are selfies. I still can't talk Nick into just being a good blogger husband. Working on it, though.<br />
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And if you are looking to change up your look a bit, check out <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">Firmoo</a>. They have both prescription and just for fun frames and I was shocked at how quickly they shipped! I got <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/eyeglasses-p-2610.html">this pair</a> and you can hardly tell they are dark green frames, but I love the little bit of color. If you aren't sure how you will look in glasses, check out the frames on <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html">this page</a> to receive yours for free or <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/z/new-50-off.html">this page</a> are 50% off frames! You can't beat it and let me tell you it's pretty fun showing up and surprising your family with your new look.<br />
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Although I'm pretty sure Cruz still pulls the look off better than me. Dang cute kid face.<br />
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However, as I'm finishing this post, Cruz runs over to me with the bottom of his shirt balled in his hand and tells me not to touch it.<br />
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Me: <i>Why?</i><br />
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Him: <i>Because I'm pretty sure I peed all over it.</i><br />
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Aaaaand back to my reality....<br />
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Have a great week! Linking up with <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Biana</a>.<br />
<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-87182851195475154442015-02-20T08:54:00.000-06:002015-02-20T12:45:00.404-06:00A Stitch Fix Review: Five Clothing Items That Showed Up On My DoorstepHappy Friday! This week flew by and now I'm looking forward to a circus date with my best little man and my nephew Ace tonight. Cruz thinks he's going to ride the elephant and while I'm all for it, I'm pretty sure the multiple conversations we had last night about said elephant and his concerns with riding it, lead me to believe it's not going to happen. What I'm trying to say is if I was a gambling man, I would take the under.<br />
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"Do elephants go really fast?"<br />
"What if this one does? I might fall off."<br />
"Is it really stinky? I don't want to get stinky."<br />
"Do you think Ace will want to ride with me? Maybe Ace will ride by himself?"<br />
"Mama, I need to make sure I don't do this (mimics kicking a horse to make it trot) because that would be bad if I'm the one who makes the elephant go fast and all the kids fall off."<br />
"How big are elephants? Will this one be as big as the one at the zoo?"<br />
"Maybe it would be better if I watch them from down below."<br />
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Me: "Cruz, you don't have to ride the elephant if you don't want to."<br />
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"Buuuut mama, I <i>really</i> want to! Why won't you let me? (fake cries)"<br />
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Enough circus talk, but staying in line with things in the wild, check out this great cardi I got in my most recent Stitch Fix. I think I'm in love. Not only do I love being able to pair it with jeans and a tank for a casual dinner out, but I am also envisioning it rolled and tied over a maxi this spring or thrown over a pair of leggings. <i>(Don't you just love my mirror in the bedroom selfie with terrible lighting? Yeah, me too. I could never make it as a fashion blogger.)</i><br />
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Speaking of Stitch Fix, I received my first in December. It was less than favorable. There were a couple of maybes, but nothing I had to have, so I sent four items back but kept a handbag for my SIL.<br />
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I wanted to give it another chance, so in January I received another fix. There were three items I was really into as well as a pair of earrings and another pair of skinnies. I ended up keeping an gray asymmetrical wrap cardigan and I absolutely love it - a very functional piece that you can wear with jeans, leggings and yoga pants.<br />
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For my most recent Fix and the one I received the above leopard print cardi in, I only kept that one item. And I also got the below, but sent them back for various reasons. In typical Katie fashion, I didn't make time to take any pics when I had the other items in my possession and before I knew it I was getting the notification that I needed to send my items back. So back they went and all you're left with are these silly pictures from the outfit cards they include with every fix, which I love by the way to get their ideas on how to style each item you receive. =)<br />
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Again, I only kept the one item, but you know what? I'm doing it again for a couple reasons.<br />
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<li>And checking out different styles they send. Most have been pieces I wouldn't even give a second glance to in the store, so it's fun to try them on and see how they look. Who doesn't love playing dress up?</li>
<li>You get FIVE different items in each fix and you tell them if you want just clothes or add accessories, shoes, handbags, etc.</li>
<li>Even if I only end up with one item, it's totally worth it.</li>
<li>If you end up sending anything back, then you are only out a $20 styling fee (this includes S&H to and fro), but hopefully this will never be the result for me.</li>
<li>I have yet to keep all five items, but if you do, you get a 25% discount off the total price.</li>
<li>You can give your stylist feedback on what you liked/didn't like to help them guide your future fixes. Plus, if you want to change your "profile" from weekend casual to dresses for an upcoming wedding, or work pieces, etc, you totally can.</li>
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Now I'm patiently awaiting my fourth Fix. I changed up my profile and asked for some spring/summer dresses, maxis, midis, etc, for my annual gal pal trip to Scottsdale in April (check out last year's trip <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/01/scottsdale-shenanies-lots-of-pictures.html">here</a>). Can I tell you how excited I am to be thinking about wearing clothes like that again...well, scratch that, I'm just excited to get out of this terribly cold weather we've been having and into the sun with a cocktail in my hand and two of best gals by my side? Really, really excited.<br />
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If you haven't checked Stitch Fix out and you want to give it a whirl, feel free to use my <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4425867">referral link</a>. Or don't. Totally up to you. =)<br />
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So have you tried Stitch Fix yet? What did you think?<br />
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Linking up with the Friday girls - <a href="http://farmerbell.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, <a href="http://meetatthebarre.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/">Natasha</a>!Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-36022569178634175062015-02-17T22:43:00.002-06:002015-02-18T06:41:52.434-06:00Cruz Favorites | Recent PurchasesLately I have been trying to curb my Cruz purchases, I mean his closet is just about the most ridiculous thing ever and I find myself jealous every morning when I pick out what he's wearing for school and then retreat to my boring old clothes to get myself dressed for the day.<br>
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However, there are just so many amazing products out there for kids (clothes and so much else) and I just love checking them out - aka buying them - and finding new favorites. And of course, sharing our faves with you all.<br>
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Not talking clothes here, but we just got our new <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFred-Friends-Assorted-Rocket-Utensils%2Fdp%2FB00FL2GAZ6&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Fred & Friends 3-2-1 Lunch Rocket Utensils</a>. Suffice it to say we are fans - we already have the <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDinnersaurs-Kids-Fork-Spoon-Utensil%2Fdp%2FB000QX5F3I%2Fref%3Dsr_1_50%3Fs%3Dhome-garden%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1424230477%26sr%3D1-50%26keywords%3Dfred%2Band%2Bfriends%2Butensils&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Dinnersaurs</a> fork & spoon and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-FFACE-dinner-plate/dp/B001VJM5TS/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1424230571&sr=1-3&keywords=fred+and+friends+plate">Food Face</a> dinner plate. I mean their names alone would make me buy them, but they are actually really awesome and a great way to make dinner time fun. And no one wants to eat a boring dinner...am I right?<br>
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As far as clothes go, I've been eyeing Dudley Denim jeans for C man for a while now and finally pulled the trigger on this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/199469924/torn-to-be-wild?ref=shop_home_active_2">Torn to be Wild</a> pair. Check out their <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DudleyDenim">Etsy shop</a>. I can't tell you how excited I am to add these to the rotation. And I can't tell you how much shit I'm going to get from my dad for "actually spending money on a ripped pair of jeans" and the subsequent head shake.</div>
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And of course as soon as I got the notification in my inbox about the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=859838&b=476527&m=46950&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ezulily%2Ecom%2Fp%2F2012%2Dedition%2Dblack%2Dcanvas%2Dclassics%2Dtiny%2D118447%2D3011283%2Ehtml%3Fpos%3D10%26e%3D1%26fromEvent%3D118447%26%26SSAID%3D859838%26tid%3Dacceleration%5F859838">Tom's sale</a> on Zulily last night, I got pretty excited AND set my alarm for 8am sharp to do some damage. They go quick so check them out ASAP if you are in the market. I got Cruz two more pair this morning, but I've also gotten them as gifts for other kiddos in the past. They are so versatile and comfy! Trust me, their mamas will love you.</div>
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I started pulling pics of Cruz rockin' his Tom's so I could prove how much we love them and couldn't stop at just one. I mean, just look at this boy...and his shoes. </div>
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(<i>I'm pretty sure we've had the gray pair in every size possible...</i>)<br>
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And if May could hurry up and get here soon, I'm pretty pumped to get this delivery on our porch. If you haven't heard about the <a href="http://puj.com/products/puj-phillup?variant=1159536792">Phillup cups</a> yet, well let me tell you. The company who makes the <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPuj-Tub-Soft-Infant-white%2Fdp%2FB002WWF4IM%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1424236231%26sr%3D8-1%26keywords%3Dpuj%2Btub&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Puj Tub</a> that we loved for Cruz when he was a little babe, has come up with a genius product and we got in on the Kickstarter project to push it into production. <br>
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The slogan? "Tired of dirty cup pile-ups? So were we!" And so is this mama...now that Cruz has learned to run the water spout on the fridge. I mean he fills up everything. Multiple cups, our water bottles, random vases. Cannot wait.<br>
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So there you have it. And I'm always looking for other fab items for kids....please do share some of your favorites!<br>
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We hope you all had a great weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day. Ours was definitely fantastic around here.<br />
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I had been away all week for work and had to miss Cruz's party at school, but fortunately grandma Carol had the day off and went so he wasn't that poor little kiddo with no family. Thank the lord. And not only that but when I got home from work, she was in the kitchen whipping up some of her amazing lasagna...for us, mind you....and then, <i>AND THEN</i>, told Nick and I that she was going to watch C so we could go out.<br />
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So, we didn't hesitate and headed out to <a href="https://bluesushisakegrill.com/sake-bombers-lounge/">Sake Bombers</a> for a late dinner of sushi and sake and then over to <a href="http://www.parliamentpubomaha.com/">Parliment</a> where we sat and had Coronas and played Gender Bender.<br />
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Do anyone else love to play the MegaTouch machine while drinking at a bar? No...just me? It's seriously one of my fave things ever.<br />
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On Saturday, I had a shopping date with this cute little guy, while we ran out to pick up some shoes for Nick. Of course hitting up the mall always means we hit up Auntie Annie's for a pretzel and cheese. And I finally checked out Omaha's new H&M. Surprising that I hadn't ventured over to it until now, but it was worth it. For Cruz, that is. The kid got so much as per the norm. Just a few of my faves - these <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/32522?article=32522-I#article=32522-C">undies</a> and this <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/69536?article=69536-B">tee</a>. I also picked up the cardigan I wore in the pics below and absolutely loved it, especially since it was under $20 (of course, I can't find it in their online store).<br />
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We had gotten a last minute invite from Nick's brother to go to Champion's country club for dinner and drinks for the parents and playtime for the kiddos. I'm not lying when I say playtime. It was a room full of bounce houses, a DJ, mac n cheese, face painting, super heroes and princesses and it was made <u>very clear</u> that parents weren't allowed. It was genius, actually. And so much fun.<br />
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Being that we woke up - the three of us, mind you - on Tony and Marcy's couch the next morning, that meant our Sunday was made for laying around watching Box Trolls and quietly playing. If you know what I mean. I did manage to make this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593532280373/">tomato tortellini soup</a> for us (thanks <a href="http://liveinsidemybubble.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>!) and it was pretty great.</div>
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Maroon 5's new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R8_2nJtjg">video</a> has been on repeat since my sister told me to check it out last week. If you have n't seen it, you have to check it out. And if you aren't smiling afterwards, like a big cheek to cheek smile...well, then my friend you have some problems. How awesome would it be to have this happen at your wedding? I would go crazy.<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://farmerbell.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, <a href="http://meetatthebarre.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/">Natasha</a>.<br />
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I am the first to state that we are not textbook when it comes to Cruz's bedtime routine.<br />
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But I will say we seem to be moving in the right direction. By "right direction" I mean that we are no longer letting Cruz sleep in our bed. Every single night.<br />
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Hey, it's not just Cruz that needs to break the bad habit. I love sleeping with him too.<br />
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Besides Nick or I, <i>obviously</i>, there are some things that Cruz can't live without at night:<br />
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The biggest must is his "Sbenny Boy" as Cruz likes to call him. He also calls him "brudda" and pretends he's our new baby and tucks him under the covers each night. It's kinda cute.<br />
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Along the lines of bedtime, I came across this "<a href="http://www.yourmodernfamily.com/mommy-will-lay/">Mommy will you lay with me</a>" article the other day and it really hit home. I obviously lay with my kiddo at night, as previously pointed out, but after the book is read and the lights are off, I spend most of my time telling him to be quiet and close his eyes, because then my head starts running through all the things I need to get done before I can finally go to sleep myself.<br />
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One line hit home, <i><b>but this is when the good stuff comes out</b></i> and it's so true. This is generally the time Cruz just wants to talk and talk without any outside distractions, about his day and just what's on his mind.<br />
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And it's true. The stuff he talks about is just too good to miss. Like last night:<br />
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<i><b>C:</b></i> Mama, can we just talk about some stings (things)?<br />
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<i><b>Me:</b></i> Sure. What do you want to talk about?<br />
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<i><b>C:</b></i> What about tractors? I like yellow tractors, do you like yellow tractors?<br />
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<i><b>Me:</b></i> Of course I do, yellow is my favorite color.<br />
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<i><b>C: </b></i>Mine too. Well and I like blue and green and red and black....actually I think I like all the colors. Can you like all the colors, mama?<br />
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Now he is getting really comfortable in the conversation. He rolls over, lays his head on my back and crosses his legs...<br />
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<b><i>C: </i></b>Mama, I think this is a good idea that we do this, right? I like to talk about stings wit you.<br />
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<i><b>Me:</b></i> I like it too.<br />
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<i><b>C: </b></i>I think we should go to Bounce U - remember when we went there? Let's go. Can we go right now...is it closed? Can I bounce there for a long time? Do you think Cole and Morgan can go this time?<br />
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<i><b>Me:</b></i> Sure. It's closed right now but we can go again.<br />
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<i><b>C</b></i>: I really like our family, mama. You and me and daddy. Oh, and Sben too. We are a really good family, right?<br />
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And it goes on and on and on like this until he gets too tired to keep talking and falls asleep, because I just can't stop him when this kind of conversation starts.<br />
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Of course this most definitely results in him being a bear to wake up in the morning for school, because by now it's after 10pm and he just fell asleep.<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.sadieskyblog.com/2015/02/its-little-things-first-sleepover.html">It's the Little Things</a> and <a href="http://homeofmalones.blogspot.com/2015/02/thoughts-for-thursday-failure.html">Thoughts for Thursday</a>.Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-15573937775137947982015-01-28T08:32:00.003-06:002015-02-03T23:18:02.267-06:00DIY Lego Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no surprise here that we love to play Legos. And by we, I mean me. I have always loved to play Legos. I can remember when my little brother and I used to watch the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and build us some bad ass Lego towns.<br>
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So when Cruz finally got into Legos, I was one happy mama. I mean, what's the fun of becoming a parent if you can't play like you're a kid again? It's the best.<br>
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As Cruz's interest increased, I felt it only right that we blow out our Lego set up.<br>
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I had searched online and found a ton of different options - some weren't exactly what I wanted and others were expensive, so I opted to make our own and enlisted my mother-in-law's help. I also wanted something that could be used on the floor or would fit over top of his existing train table in case he wanted to stand around it, so we used that size as our gauge.<br>
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And around 11pm the Sunday night before Christmas, we got started.<br>
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{<span style="font-size: large;">ONE</span>}<br>
Place the Lego base plates where you want them on the particle board, outline with pencil.<br>
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<i>Important note</i>: if you are putting the base plates next to each other, use Legos to connect them so you can make sure you put them the right distance apart. If you don't do this, there is a good chance you won't be able to make really awesome, huge Lego houses or bridges connecting one base plate to another. Trust me on this. (<i>see below</i>)<br>
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Lift off the Lego base plates and paint the exposed areas with gray paint for your road. It doesn't have to be pretty. We also painted in between the base plates because there was some exposed space showing. Oh, and it's a good idea to have a drop cloth down so you don't paint all over your kitchen island.<br>
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Place the base plates on the particle board and hot glue them down. I recommend two people for this - one to apply the glue and the other to hold the base plate and then stick it to the particle board.<br>
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<i>Note</i>: once we glued one of the base plates down, we applied glue to the other, quickly set it down next to the other and spaced it with the Legos to ensure we did it correctly.<br>
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Use your stencil and white paint to add the white dotted lines to your road. Allow to dry. (I didn't get a picture of this, but you can see the finished product below.<br>
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Cover and surprise the heck out of your favorite little one!<br>
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Since we technically gave this to him the Monday before Christmas, we told him the Elves had delivered it to Grandma Carol's house since they knew we were going to be there before Christmas day. He was pretty excited. And since I knew we were going to do this, I told family they could gift him with Lego sets for Christmas to get him started, which worked perfectly.<br>
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And it's quickly become one of <strike>my</strike> our favorite toys around here and since has gained quite a few new Lego sets. He literally plays with it every single day and as much as I hate to say it, it's taken residence in our main living room which makes for an eye sore, but is oh so convenient.<br>
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Here is a list of most of the items we used and Duplo sets we have since added. Some not pictured here.<br>
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<li><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLEGO-Duplo-Green-Building-Plate%2Fdp%2FB00000JH3R%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fs%3Dtoys-and-games%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1422454903%26sr%3D1-1%26keywords%3Dduplo%2Bbase%2Bplate%26pebp%3D1422454908147%26peasin%3DB00000JH3R&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Lego Duplo base plate</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLEGO-10527-Duplo-Ambulance%2Fdp%2FB00F3B2OSM%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fs%3Dtoys-and-games%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1422455054%26sr%3D1-1%26keywords%3Dambulance%2Bduplo%26pebp%3D1422455056777%26peasin%3DB00F3B2OSM&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Ambulance set</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLEGO-Heroes-Batcave-Adventure-Building%2Fdp%2FB00J4S4AR8%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fs%3Dtoys-and-games%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1422455353%26sr%3D1-1%26keywords%3Dbatman%2Bduplo%26pebp%3D1422455360460%26peasin%3DB00J4S4AR8&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Batman Batcave set</a></li>
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This was a fairly easy project, <i>especially </i>if I could do it. So enlist a pal, prep with a lot of wine, get your creative juices flowing and have some fun!<br>
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Our weekend was slightly uneventful, mostly because I worked most of it putting together a last minute presentation for work. Well - scratch that - two presentations.<br />
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So since we didn't have a ton going on, I thought....why not throw out some randoms from the last couple of days. Good? Good.<br />
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The weekend started on a great note. I booked myself a 9pm massage on Thursday night and boy was it much needed. I will tell you one thing. Businesses that have accessible hours are the best. I ended up working late that night and went straight there, however, how easy would it be for a working parent or a stay at home one to make a 9pm appointment, while still getting to put their kiddo to bed beforehand? Genius.<br />
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On Friday, we had already planned to go out and had a new sitter lined up. Dinner and the comedy club was fantastic, but even better Nick's cousin watched Cruz for the first time and did so great. I'm hoping we've found ourselves a someone to watch little man.<br />
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I spent basically the entire weekend wearing <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=465071613&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">this jacket</a>. And I'm loving it. I don't often buy Lulu, but when I do, I buy jackets.<br />
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There you have it. Headed to KC tomorrow for the week. Thankfully my parents were able to take Cruz man to the farm this week, so I know he's having the best time while I'm gone.<br />
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And being that it is my little bro's two year anniversary, here is a little look back at his wedding weekend back home. Seriously, I love my siblings. We may have had a little fun. And Tess and I may have spent a little time in the tanning bed....don't judge.<br />
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And just look at little Cruz! He had just learned to really walk the week before the wedding. Awww... =)<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Miss B</a>.<br />
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<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-5348385139216788332015-01-11T22:30:00.000-06:002015-01-12T07:18:16.588-06:002014 TravelIf there is one thing I love to do, it's travel.<br>
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Discovering new places, relaxing, trying new foods, cocktails by the pool, spending time with people I love, flying, the anticipation, the packing (def, not the unpacking)...I just love everything about it.<br>
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Fortunately Mr. Mango does as well and traveling is something we love to do together (and lucky me because he's quite the travel planner), but it's also something we love to do apart. It's good for both of us to get some time with our friends on great trips away.<br>
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I was reminiscing this weekend and going through old photo albums and it made me think of just how fortunate I've been to take some amazing trips and 2014 definitely was one of the best years for travel as far as I'm concerned.<br>
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So I figured if I liked looking at all the pics, then surely you would, right? Sure.<br>
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{<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Scottsdale</b></span>}</div>
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In January, three of my favorite gal pals and I headed for our somewhat annual trip to Scottsdale...one of my favorite places to get away to. Champagne was the name of the game that weekend and we made sure to consume as much of it as possible. Just a relaxing weekend catching up with girlfriends who no longer live in Omaha was a great way to kick off the new year.</div>
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(Check it out <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/01/scottsdale-shenanies-lots-of-pictures.html">here</a>)<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Mexico</span>}</b></div>
In March, the hubs and I took somewhat of a last minute beach vacay to Play del Carmen. Just us. An early five year anniversary celebration. It was seriously one of the best - if not <i>THE </i>best - vacation we've had. We golfed, we rode ATVs & ziplined through the jungle, we drank loads of cocktails by the pool, we had couples massages on the beach, we dove into a cenote, we people watched on the streets of Playa's famous 5th avenue and I slept/napped more than I ever have in my life. It was just what we needed.<br>
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(Read more about it <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/04/viva-la-mexico-day-1-2.html">here</a> & <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/04/viva-la-mexico-days-3-4-5.html">here</a>)<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Bahamas Cruise</span>}</b></div>
We found out last minute that I was taking a group of customers on a cruise in April, so of course I had to invite my best guy along. He has great perks, doesn't he? It was our first cruise and, while I can't say we are big cruise fans, it was still amazing. Three nights/four days in and out of the Bahamas. We definitely managed to have some fun...and reinvigorate our tans from our Mexico trip.<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Las Vegas</span>}</b></div>
Work called once again and drug us to Vegas. Well it was originally just a work trip, but we tacked on a couple of days so Nick and I could sneak in a little personal time. We finally got to see the new <a href="http://www.caesars.com/linq">Linq</a> and <a href="http://www.caesars.com/linq/high-roller#.VLL20tLF_Xs">High Roller</a> - I actually got a really great tour via a break out group from one of our meetings that week. And then we had a cocktail reception at the newly open <a href="http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/giada-lasvegas/">Giada</a> at <a href="http://www.caesars.com/cromwell">The Cromwell</a> as well as dinner there the following night where I was lucky enough to <strike>stalk</strike> meet her.<br>
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The best part, though, about a long week away? Coming home to this guy. And this sign he was holding for me at the airport.<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Kansas City</span>}</b></div>
The following weekend, we planned a little family getaway to KC for Father's Day. Swimming at the hotel pool, a day at <a href="http://www.schlitterbahn.com/kansas-city">Schliterbahn Water Park</a>, a trip to <a href="http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/kansascity/">Lego Land</a> and spending some time at the <a href="https://countryclubplaza.com/">Plaza</a> was a perfectly packed weekend.<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Virginia Beach</span>}</b></div>
In July we took an amazing beach vacay with our Manganaro-Gardner side of the family. Major blogging fail because I have yet to recap this one, but I'm going to. We rented a house right on the beach and had no agenda. It was such a great time away...and all I can say is that I got pretty lucky on the in-law side of things and for a group this size to get along as well as we all do is pretty impressive. Plus, it was little man's first time in the ocean. He wasn't a fan at first (there may have been some girly screaming) but he got the hang of things and totally wowed us with his swimming skills in our pool at the house....especially his "canyon" ball. =)<br>
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In September, I headed to Austin to meet my bestie for a million years and all of her friends from Houston for a weekend of debauchery for her bachelorette party. Although, I'm not sure you can count being in by 11pm the first night and not even leaving the apartment the second night, following a day full of drinking on a wine tour through the <a href="http://discovertexaswine.com/">Dripping Springs Wine Trail</a>, a debauchery though. Who knew Texas grapes were so delish.<div>
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Yet again, I had a trip for work and this time it took me to NoLa in October. I had never been and was hoping for some free time to check out the city. We had some amazing work dinners at <a href="http://www.palacecafe.com/">Palace Cafe</a>, <a href="http://www.revolutionnola.com/">Restaurant Revolution</a> and attended the opening of <a href="http://www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com/">Johnny Sanchez</a>, where we got to meet both John Besh and Aaron Sanchez. If you are Food Network fans, as I am, you might recognize them from the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-next-iron-chef.html">Next Iron Chef</a>. The food didn't stop there - one of our meeting break out groups was a cooking class at <a href="http://www.langloisnola.com/">Langlois</a>, which was phenomenal. And someone might have forced me to Bourbon Street to take the obligatory jello shot...in a massive syringe. At least I didn't bring home beads. =)<br>
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In October, our little fam and my mom headed back to Austin for the wedding of the year. My bestie since 6th grade was getting married and I got to stand next to her on her special day. The wedding and reception were held at <a href="http://duchmanwinery.com/">Duchman Winery</a> and it was a gorgeous backdrop for an even more gorgeous couple. Ahhh...it was beautiful.<br>
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<b>{<span style="font-size: large;">Chicago</span>}</b></div>
In December, we rounded out yet another one of my work trips with a little weekend getaway for just Nick and I. We had a great weekend eating and drinking our way through the city - we took in a <a href="http://www.nba.com/bulls/">Bulls</a> game, went to a <a href="http://www.secondcity.com/">Second City</a> performance and did loads of shopping. I even got to eat a deep dish pizza in bed. Mmmm pizza and red wine in bed, how can you beat that??<br>
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(Check out the recap <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/12/weekending-in-chicago.html">here</a>)<br>
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There you have it, a year of travel for the Mangos. Seeing this all typed out, I'm feeling pretty lucky to have gotten to hit up so many great places this year and check some new locations off my bucket list.<br>
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Ok, so it's almost embarrassing (<i>not really because who cares?</i>) but I think <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=439613374&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">this tank</a> made it into almost all of our vacation pics this year. It's so versatile and I guess you could say I like it. And obviously bought it in almost every color. =)<br>
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And sorry for the quality of some of these iPhone pics. It's vacay...I wasn't going to pulling out the fancy DSLR in the middle of all of our fun.<br>
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Now looking at where we need to travel in 2015 - any recommendations of places we <i><b>need </b></i>to visit?<br>
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Miss Biana</a>.<br>
<br></div>Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-31680065606494653902015-01-08T23:56:00.001-06:002015-01-24T15:31:08.913-06:00Five Things Right Now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahhh, this week is finally coming to an end. It was a long one of scrambling between Nick and I to share stay-at-home parenting duties with our little bubble boy. Yep, Cruz had the flu, but fortunately I think he is finally on the tail end. Phew. And just in time for the weekend.<br />
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Speaking of Cruz, he has been super affectionate this week, so you know I'm not complaining. I can't even count how many times he said, "mama, I have to tell you somthin'. Do you know what?" (<i>me: what?</i>) "I just love you. You're my favorite mommy. You know that?"</div>
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Or it was "mommy, guess who is my favorite mommy?" (me: who?) "you! You're the best mommy." (And god forbid if after the 1,517th time he said it, that I would immediately say "aww thanks buddy" or something like that...he would get pretty pissed and make me ask "who?" every.single.time.)</div>
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"Mama, would you hold my hand? Holding your hand is my favorite." Ahh seriously, I died. And then I realized that he had just suckered me into staying in his room until he fell asleep, which I'm pretty certain was all just a part of his plan from the get go. And I walked right into that one...happily.</div>
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If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yellowmangolife">Facebook</a>, you have seen that I like to share some of my favorite deals and steals when I come across them. I mean, why do I have to be the only one having all the fun?</div>
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And one of my favorite places for the best deals on some of my favorite brands - and brands I didn't yet know were my favorite - is <a href="http://www.zulily.com/?SSAID=859838&tid=acceleration_859838">Zulily</a>. I credit it for helping me discover some of our favorite pieces of clothing for Cruz. Like this shirt little man wears to work out in, well, not really...but it is currently on sale. I mean this whole outfit is in major rotation these days.</div>
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And in the interest of naps, I just found this shirt (it's still on there!) and I'm pretty sure Cruz man will be rocking it for Valentine's day, because who doesn't love love and who doesn't love naps. Besides me. I'm not much of a nap fan, unless it's my kid taking one, so I can get things done and not feel guilty. Mom guilt. #thestruggleisreal =)<br />
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And if you haven't yet checked out <a href="http://www.zulily.com/?SSAID=859838&tid=acceleration_859838">Zulily</a>...run, fast. Seriously you need to see what you've been missing. And if you click the <a href="http://www.zulily.com/?SSAID=859838&tid=acceleration_859838">link</a> and end up buying something, I actually get a credit to the store, which means more shopping for me, more posting of deals & steals for you and more of me asking you to check <a href="http://www.zulily.com/?SSAID=859838&tid=acceleration_859838">Zulily</a> out in future posts. See, it's basically just a vicious little cycle. =)<br />
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{<span style="font-size: large;">THREE</span>}</div>
I don't generally post about celebs, instead I just usually stalk them via social media and the pages of my Us Weekly magazine. But come on? Seriously, could Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds be any cuter? And now they have a little lady of their own who will undoubtedly be the most adorable thing in the world. And this is her preggo look? Ah-may-zing. To all you ladies who haven't had a kiddo yet, I'm sorry to burst your bubble <i>BUT </i>there is a chance you may not look exactly like this when you get knocked up. I hate to break the news, but I feel it's important to paint an accurate picture.<br />
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Now has anyone heard their baby name? I'm dying to find out.<br />
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It's no surprise I love <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank">Shark Tank</a>. Not only would I die to have an idea good enough to be on it someday, but I just love seeing hard working people landing deals for their amazing inventions. And, not only that, but I also love discovering new must-have products and throwing some business their way. One that I was an immediate fan of was <a href="http://groovebook.com/">Groovebook</a>. The concept is pretty easy. Once you download the app, you upload your pics from your phone and then they ship you a cute little booklet of all your pics. They send you an email reminder to upload your pics by XX day, you can upload up to 100 pics and they will turn around and send you a booklet full of all your pics, with perforated edges so you can pluck out any photos you want to frame or keep them all in the handy book.<br />
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Disclaimer: I will say that your IG images will sometimes come up slightly fuzzy (if you use a lot of filters, etc) and if you let your three year old flip through the book, pictures might fall out relatively easy because he doesn't handle your stuff with care, but as an overall I love having actual pictures and the fact that it's so easy to upload to the app and then I just sit and wait for them to arrive on my doorstep? Genius. Oh, and they send you a reminder to remember to upload. And all of this for $2.99 a month.<br />
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{<span style="font-size: large;">FIVE</span>}<br />
Ok so I need some help. I'm in desperate need for some new trainers and can't decide between these. Which is your fave? Just tell me. I will probably go with it...seeing as I'm highly impressionable.<br />
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You think I like yellow, black and gray? Just a little bit =)<br />
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So have a great weekend. If you need me, I will probably be lounging with Cruz and watching The Croods for the one millionth time. =)<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://farmerbell.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, <a href="http://meetatthebarre.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> and <a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/">Natasha</a>.<br />
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<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-1980517301182106762015-01-03T14:41:00.003-06:002015-01-04T07:41:40.244-06:00New Year, Brighter Focus<br />
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Happy New Year! Wow, hard to believe it's already 2015....if I had a penny for everyone who has said that, I would have loads of pennies. You know what I mean?<br />
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What is it about every year we get older, the faster those years seem to fly? I seriously feel like 2014 started only like a few months ago.<br />
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While I'm not one to make hard core resolutions - I mean, come on, I'm not going to follow them anyway - I still like to set some goals and try to attain them. Or get as close to possible. So that is what is going on here. Goals for the new year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{<b>Shop smarter</b>}</span></div>
Let's be honest, budgets and I don't get along, so saying I'm going to shop smarter is a much more realistic goal for me. Like waiting for sales on things I want. Trying out that cartwheel thingy for Target - I mean, I just got me the Target debit card and can't believe I didn't have it sooner. Saving 5% off every Target purchase and it comes right out of our bank account. Duh. And trying to refrain from knee jerk purchases. Like adding things to my online shopping cart or actual shopping cart and then walking away. If I keep thinking about it, it probably means I should have it.<br />
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And I could say shopping less. But seriously, we know me. That is just never going to happen. So why would I set myself up for failure right out of the gate. (<i>Don't tell Nick, because I might've told him I would try...</i>)<br />
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I love running - it's my time to think, relax and just do something for me - but for some reason I got away from it. I wasn't much of a runner in my 20s, but got into it ironically the year I got pregnant. I found a place I loved to run and found myself a love for running. The year after having Cruz, I ran my first (and only) half marathon - it was at that time I was in the best shape I'm pretty sure I've ever been in. I credit a lot of that to running (and of course diet) and I really think that if I bring running back into my life and couple it with my new found love for TRX and the pilates classes I've been doing, that I can get back to that place.<br />
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Which brings me to the reason the above may not exactly happen as I hope...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{<b>Get knocked up</b>}</span></div>
Yep. We are working away at this one. I won't gross you out with the details, but we are hoping 2015 is the year we give little man a sibling. Cruz & Nick are hoping for a boy and while I could see myself being a boy mom, I also would love a little girl. If anything, just because I need an ally in the house. These boys just love to gang up on me.<br />
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Being that this is one of my favorite past times, it should be easy, but that isn't always the case. I need to put down the laptop at night and put my focus on my guys. When Cruz is awake, I need to be in the moment with him. No more "just let me finish this email." I truly love the time I get with him, so why am I always pushing it away to get work done or blog or online shop. </div>
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And when Cruz is asleep, I should be more in the moment with Nick. We used to have nights when we would just chill together and watch our favorite TV show or movie and that is few and far between these days. This needs to change, because surprise, surprise - I actually do like spending time with him.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">{<b>Travel</b>}</span></div>
Of course I have to have travel as a goal. I love to travel and thankfully Nick does to. However, sometimes it seems we actually do more traveling apart than together...but , hey, you do your own thing to help keep the spark alive, am I right? Plus I <i>really </i>love girl trips and fortunately have a kick ass group of gal pals, including my sister T, to travel with.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I love traveling with Nick too. And we do plenty of it each year, but I think trips away with your best girls are, well, the best.<br />
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And then there's this...<br />
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I've got another little goal and I'm thinking 2015 will be the year I finally do something about it. More to come, hopefully in the very near future. Nothing like being vague, right? I'm such an a-hole. =)</div>
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So, happy new year (not 'new years,' for heaven's sake) to you and yours, from me and mine!<br />
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Linking up with miss <a href="http://littlebabyscarlett.blogspot.ca/">Tawyna</a> for Saturday Spotlight.<br />
<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-1380349659926071902014-12-17T07:39:00.001-06:002014-12-26T08:09:17.724-06:00Cruz Says: What Parents Should Not SayIt's no surprise that I let out the occasional swear word.<br />
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It's also no surprise that Nick does as well.<br />
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When Cruz got to the point of comprehending, Nick & I had a serious conversation about watching our potty mouths and being more cognizant of what we say.<br />
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I thought we were doing okay.<br />
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'Thought' being the key word.<br />
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Until we came home from out little Chicago getaway and Cruzer & I were running some errands on Sunday night. We swung by the storage unit because Nick was finally grabbing our faux Christmas tree, so we could put it up for approximately one week before our holiday travel starts on Saturday.<br />
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Cruz & I were driving home after seeing daddy and he just blurts out, "<b><i>mama, I just don't know what the f*cken is wrong with my daddy.</i></b>"<br />
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I literally had to stifle a laugh. It was so clear that I didn't even have to ask him what he said.<br />
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I told him not to say that word and he replied, "but my daddy says it."<br />
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I said, "what do you mean, what does daddy say?"<br />
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Cruz responds, "f*cken. Daddy says f*cken all the time."<br />
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Houston. We have a problem.<br />
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I chose to ignore it. That's what we parents do, right? Ignore things we don't want our kids to do/say in hopes it won't be repeated?<br />
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Well, that's what I did.<br />
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And he used it two more times that night. In full context. Completely accurate.<br />
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I'm still choosing to ignore it.<br />
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In hopes that it will go away...far, far away.<br />
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And on that note...some holiday snaps from a trip to the local nursery and our <a href="http://www.myangelsamongus.org/">Angels Among Us</a> Angels Flix/Day w/ Santa a couple weeks ago.<br />
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Because these are cute. And saying the word "f*cken" is not.<br />
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Linking up with "It's the Little Things" with <a href="http://wordsaboutwaverly.blogspot.com/">Ashley</a> & <a href="http://www.sadieskyboutique.com/">Jess</a>.<br />
<br />Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-14070163664041025982014-12-15T10:45:00.001-06:002014-12-15T13:11:42.065-06:00Weekending in Chicago<div>
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This past weekend was a much needed relaxing one. </div>
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After finding out I would need to be in Chicago for work meetings, Nick and I decided to book a trip - just the two of us - on the tail of end it. It was such a great decision...if I do say so myself.</div>
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The weekend officially started on Thursday around 4:30pm when I finished the second of two presentations I had been working on the past few months. It was such a great relief and I was happy to have this little getaway as a way to celebrate finally being done. I'm sure Nick was celebrating finally getting his wife - and some help with Cruzer - back since I'd been relatively MIA. </div>
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Immediately after checking in at the <a href="http://warwickhotels.com/allerton-hotel-chicago/">Warwick Allerton Hotel</a> downtown, we grabbed a couple of glasses of champagne and headed to the room to get ready for dinner and a night out on the town. I booked the hotel using <a href="http://www.jetsetter.com/#featured">Jetsetter</a>. It was in a gorgeous old building, right off Michigan Avenue and had a great lobby bar but I have to say if we were to do it again, we probably wouldn't have picked this hotel. We upgraded to a suite - of course we didn't realize it was the handicap suite - and the room was nice, just would've preferred a little nicer. And one of our favorite thing about staying in a hotel is the plush, comfortable bed. This one was not and that was a big let down...don't worry it didn't stop us from sleeping in most mornings.<br />
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We headed out to our reservations at <a href="http://www.epicrestaurantchicago.com/">Epic</a> - a restaurant Nick's trainer recommended - and it had potential by the looks of the lively bar downstairs, until they led us upstairs and it was super quiet and not quite our scene, so we politely said thanks but no thanks and headed down Hubbard to find somewhere more our speed. We settled on <a href="http://www.hub51chicago.com/">Hub 51</a> and it was perfect. Great food, great scene and great cocktails. After dinner we basically stopped in every single bar on Hubbard trying them out before calling it a night. We had been up since 3:30am to catch our flight earlier that morning and were both exhausted.</div>
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On Friday, we woke up - to no alarm, might I add - around 9am. Yes, we slept in until 9am and it was so amazing. I don't think I've slept that late since our Mexico vacation earlier this year (read all about that trip <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/04/viva-la-mexico-day-1-2.html">here</a> & <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/04/viva-la-mexico-days-3-4-5.html">here</a>). Then we got ready and headed in search of a delicious place for brunch and landed at an aptly named spot called <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/04/viva-la-mexico-days-3-4-5.html">Brunch</a>. The Brunch nachos and chicken & waffle bites were delish.<br />
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We then headed to Up Comedy Club for a 1:30pm show - Second City's Holidazed & Confused - and we were so glad we did. Nick and I both love comedy and when it's rated R, it's even better in our book. And this was hilarious.</div>
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The best part? Nick got called up on stage during their improv about a sweater problem...they brought him in as chief of sweaters and asked him what material he thought they should make sweaters out of to make them safer...and Nick? He said "yoga pant material." Yep. Only my husband. =)</div>
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The day didn't end there, after the show we headed to the United Center for the Bulls / Trailblazers game. Initially we were stoked because one of our fave player's (Doug McDermott) from one of our fave teams (Creighton Bluejays in Omaha) plays for the Bulls. Unfortunately, he wasn't suiting up, but it was still a fun game.</div>
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<i>The only reason I took this pic of the cheerleader was so I didn't look like a stalker trying to get a pic of Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant - to her left. Any old Bulls fans out there? I know I sure was. Now I'm just a weirdo taking pictures of cheerleaders. Great plan, Kate.</i><br />
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On Saturday, we slept in again - sensing a theme here? - and then decided on a morning movie. We haven't been to a movie in forever and used to love going. When I was prego, we literally went to a movie every Monday. And let me tell you, it wasn't because there were so many great movies and maybe had more to do with the nachos and buttery popcorn.<br />
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We saw Gone Girl. I had read the book and overall thought the movie was good. Slow at parts and to be honest I preferred the book, but I also love seeing how movies play out and putting faces to the characters.<br />
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We were deciding between heading to dinner at Mastro's - one of my favorite restaurants & because Nick has never been OR heading back to the room for a deep dish pizza and an in-room movie. I'm sure you can guess the latter won us over. We hit up Trader Joe's for some wine, ordered in Gino's East and watched the Equalizer while eating pizza and drinking red wine in bed. Perfection.</div>
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And that was it - as quickly as it came, it was gone. But it was such a wonderful little trip away...<br />
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And now back to reality and trying to bust my butt to get our Christmas shopping done before next week. How is it possible that Christmas is already NEXT WEEK??<br />
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<b>Dinner Out: </b><a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.revolveclothing.com%2Fbb-dakota-henrietta-wool-jacket-in-black%2Fdp%2FBBDA-WO481%2F&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">BB Dakota Jacket</a> // <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=463911371&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Express Jeans</a></div>
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<b>Bulls Game</b>: Takara Jacket (not available - <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=457951823&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">similar here</a>) // <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=463847766&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Athleta Gleam tights</a></div>
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<b>Saturday Shopping</b>: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=463617455&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Lucy Jacket</a> // <a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=3&pid=919052002">Athleta Chaturanga tight</a></div>
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Happy Monday and hope you all have a great week!<br />
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Linking up with my gal <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Biana</a>. </div>
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The first night Cruz's elf, Buddy, is back to visit us...well, technically he will be back tomorrow morning, but you know what I mean.<br />
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My first workout of the month...granted it's only the 5th, but <i><b>still</b></i>. (And let it be said, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SweatCycleSoul?ref=br_tf">Kelli</a> kicked my a**.)<br />
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My first blog post of December...#slacker.<br />
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And my first ever blog tour.<br />
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When two of my fave bloggers (and Instagrammers...and Facebookers...and Twitterers - is that a thing?) <a href="http://www.pinkandfabulous.com/">Lindsay</a> and <a href="http://www.martinmanifesto.com/">Leslie</a> asked me to be a part of their blog tour, I said of course! Followed quickly by, what the heck is a blog tour?<br />
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And I quickly realized it's awesome. A couple of amazing bloggers feature other amazing bloggers to their readers and then you repeat it...and they repeat it...and their faves repeat it. You get the point.<br />
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Basically you get to learn about a lot of other really great blogs, or if they feature a blog you already read, then it simply justifies that you have great taste. Right? Right.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>1. What am I working on?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I wish I could say I had a ton of posts at-the-ready, be prepared to be blown away and all that jazz, buuuut that's not the case. I <b><i>do </i></b>have tons of ideas, though. And once I get some more time - it's coming soon, I promise you - I'm going to deliver on these great ideas, but until then? I will try to get my blogging on as often as possible. If nothing else, to humor myself.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>2. How does my work differ from others in its genre? </b></span></span><b style="color: #222222;">Why do I write/create what I do?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My content is really nothing different than every other blogger out there. I just love to share. </span>I love to share what interests me, what's on my mind, what I love most in the world. Generally, it's Cruz. Because, well, look at this handsome little fella. Don't tell me you wouldn't blog all about him either.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>3. How does my writing/creating process work.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">If Cruz does something interesting? I write about it. If he says something funny? I write about it. If I like an outfit, product, restaurant, person, book, shop...I write about it. If I'm really feeling something, whatever that something might be? I write about it. I want to chronicle this amazing little life we have going on right now.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">So, that's it. Those are the reasons I blog. I just love it. And I don't care if you think it's lame..because I also love all the ladies I've met through blogging. (And, yes, that's a thing. You "meet" a ton of people blogging, right? Do I still have to justify this?) It's a pretty great community. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br />Speaking of those ladies I've met through blogging that I love...here are three of 'em. I promise you won't be disappointed if you check them out.</span></span>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Thank you, thank you, thank you to <a href="http://www.pinkandfabulous.com/">Pink & Fab</a> and <a href="http://www.martinmanifesto.com/">Martin Manifesto</a>...your gorgeous gals rock. And to the three lovely ladies I mentioned above, you've gotta check them out.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">And while you're at it? Have an amazing weekend!</span></span>Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-35021058753803159262014-11-23T20:09:00.000-06:002014-11-24T17:00:14.690-06:00Cruz is Three: A Firefighter Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you all know, we celebrated Cruz's 3rd birthday party last weekend. I love all things party planning, so I couldn't wait to get started and immediately hit up Pinterest for ideas. As usual, it didn't disappoint. {Check out this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/katiemango/firefighter-birthday-party/">board</a> for more firefighter-themed party ideas.}</div>
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Since we planned to have people over all day, we made quite the spread. I mean, what's a good party without <i><b>loads </b></i>of food to munch on? For the main dishes, we had a chili bar (with Fritos, shredded cheese, oyster crackers & sour cream), sub sandwiches and then brought out take & bake pizzas later in the day. It was all pretty easy and as you know, easy is my middle name. I got a bunch of compliments on the chili (<i>probably because nobody is used to me making anything myself</i>) and even my mom has adopted the recipe after trying it a while back. It's a knock off of Wendy's chili - check out the recipe <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593536298691/">here</a>.</div>
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The dessert table was my favorite part, for obvious reasons. I decided not to do a big cake and instead put together a bunch of different dessert options. We had bundtinis & bundlets, cake pops, fire truck cookies and an ice cream cake. Yum.<br>
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As far as the decor goes, the pictures speak for themselves. Basically it's a mish-mash of others' great ideas and me tweaking them to make them our own. Most of the below came directly from pins on this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/katiemango/firefighter-birthday-party/">board</a>. And I love how it all came together.<br>
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For the buildings, I got the inspiration from this <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/parties/fireman-birthday-party-3">party</a>, but basically just wrapped different sized boxes in silver tissue paper, cut a small hole in the top and then added a sheet each of red, yellow & orange tissue paper to create the "fire" coming out of the top.</div>
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The "matches" definitely took the longest, but I suppose that is why they are my favorite part of the party. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/katiemango">Instagram</a>, you've already seen these, but they were just pretzel sticks, white almond bark and red sprinkles. And they were delicious.<br>
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I made the name cards myself. Just pulled an image of a firetruck from google and printed them on cardstock. (<i>I just tried to find the image to give credit, but cannot locate it anywhere. Oops.</i>)</div>
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And what is a firefighter party, without a fire hydrant and some buckets of "water" to put out the fires? </div>
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The only thing missing was the firetruck pulling up in the driveway. It was scheduled, but of course it snowed all day, so we called it off. Maybe next year. =)</div>
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We had a great time and best of all we celebrated the best little three year old. Although, I may be a tad bit biased. Thanks to all of you for the sweet words about both the party and our little guy. It means the world.</div>
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Fire Hydrant: <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/metal-fire-hydrant-bank-795633/">Hobby Lobby</a><br>
Small Metal Buckets: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMini-Metal-Buckets-Pack-12%2Fdp%2FB00362QS1Y%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416788983%26sr%3D8-2%26keywords%3Dmetal%2Bbuckets&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Large Metal Buckets: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBehrens-1210GS-10-Quart-Galvanized-Steel%2Fdp%2FB000NNKWCU%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416790403%26sr%3D8-3%26keywords%3Dmetal%2Bbuckets&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Blue Sixlet Candies: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPowder-Blue-Shimmer-Sixlets-Candy%2Fdp%2FB00849973K%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416789020%26sr%3D8-1%26keywords%3Dblue%2Bsixlets&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Metal Fire Truck: <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/metal-fire-truck-968404/">Hobby Lobby</a><br>
Metal Cupcake Holder: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWilton-307-826-Cupcakes-23-Count-Dessert%2Fdp%2FB000EN6CNC%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416789070%26sr%3D8-3%26keywords%3Dmetal%2Bcupcake%2Bstand&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Chalkboard Banner: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAmerican-Crafts-24-Piece-Chalkboard-4-5-Inch%2Fdp%2FB00IAUWMM6%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416789620%26sr%3D8-1%26keywords%3Dchalkboard%2Bbanner&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Bundlet & Bundtinis: <a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/">Nothing Bundt Cakes</a><br>
Fred & Friends Plate: <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFRED-FOOD-FACE-Dinner-Plate%2Fdp%2FB003ZUXPWM%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416789168%26sr%3D8-2%26keywords%3Dfred%2B%2526%2Bfriends%2Bplate&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Amazon</a><br>
Firetruck Cookies & Cake Pops: <a href="http://kristenscookies.com/">Kristen's Cookies</a><br>
Invitations: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228909593536033741/">Etsy</a><br>
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Another great weekend in the books and this one was extra special because it was ALL about our Cruz man. Just like it should be.</div>
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We celebrated his actual birthday with a little Jason's Deli - we are big<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>JD fans around here - and a trip to the toy store where we let C pick out a few gifts. It was one of the most amazing things watching him run through the store from toy to toy. Everything was, "mama, I <i><b>just gotta </b></i>have that!"</div>
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We settled on a Home Depot drill he had wanted (that or we continue to let him play with our real one and that doesn't seem smart), a Melissa & Doug fishing pole set (turns out it's kind of lame), a racetrack that looked awesome, but was waaaay too advanced (it was age 8+...and basically took up half of our living room so it will be going in the Toys for Tots bin) and this <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMatchbox-Mission-Marine-Rescue-Shark%2Fdp%2FB00IVP18WK%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fs%3Dtoys-and-games%26ie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1416193935%26sr%3D1-1%26keywords%3Dmatchbox%2Bshark%2Bship%26pebp%3D1416193943186&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">shark boat</a>. We're talking about the boy who is deathly afraid of alligators and sharks...and he picks this out. And hasn't stopped playing with it since. </div>
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Thankfully grandma came to town to hang with little man while I put some of the finishing touches on the party. We had Cruz's room painted this week (more to come on that) and finally put up his Vintage Marquee Lights "C" (<i>via <a href="http://www.zulily.com/?SSAID=859838&tid=acceleration_859838&ns=ns_011798181|1416193360400">Zulily</a> and the sale on these ends tonight!</i>). I am loving it.</div>
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I also took an old shirt he is about to grow out of and ironed on some letters so he had a "firefighter" shirt to wear to the party. I had been eyeing one on Etsy, but to have it personalized it would've cost me $30. This was $5. Even if it was close to being a midriff shirt because it was like a size 24 months. =)</div>
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We had loads of family and friends over for his firefighter birthday party. We have taken to making Cruz's birthday a great chance to celebrate not only little man, but also spend the day eating, drinking, watching football and just hanging out with all of the people we love most in the world. It's a win-win in my book. And this boy was in absolute heaven with everyone doting on him. He barely sat down once all day. There was just too much to do and too many people to play with. And getting him to eat anything other than sweets? That wasn't happening.</div>
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Of course he was spoiled with all of the gifts..and now I'm certain we need to buy a bigger house to store them all. He got SO.MUCH.STUFF. Tractors, cars, a bike, camera, trucks, racetracks, more tractors, <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=454126956&pid=uid5844-23249438-71">Hunter boots</a> (yep - he has a pair & I don't), legos, tools, sports stuff. You name it, I'm sure he got it. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">More about the party later. There are just too many fun details to share!</span></div>
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{<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday</span>}</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I swear I could've slept in until Tuesday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">What is it about planning parties and playing hostess that is just so tiring?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">My parents and bro/SIL & their kiddos stayed over, helped clean up and got breakfast for us in the morning. Now who's spoiled? And I got to snuggle with this this guy. Hudson is just the best little baby. Nick & I were asked to be his godparents and we couldn't be happier! I mean, seriously those cheeks and that little bald baby head. Love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Now we are back to reality.. and the new week. Hoping it's just as good as the weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Of course, linking up with my gal <a href="http://www.blovedboston.com/">Biana</a>.</span></div>
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Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02018898623054101209noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894956466961144372.post-30303721492437465542014-11-13T05:00:00.000-06:002014-11-13T05:00:01.138-06:00Cruz is THREE!Our little Mango is three, you guys!<br />
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Today we are celebrating every amazing thing about our guy, Cruzer. These last three years have just flown by, but I also can hardly remember life before he came into it. Well, except when I remember all the sleep...and all the happy hours, that is. =)</div>
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Since I just talked about ALL the things that make this kiddo great a few weeks ago, I won't repeat myself, you can just go read about it <a href="http://yellowmangolife.blogspot.com/2014/10/cruz-lately.html">here</a>.</div>
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He really is something special, you know that? </div>
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He makes me smile every single day. More times than should be allowed. He blows me away with every word that comes out of his mouth. He brings out the silly that all too often we adults forget can be so much fun. He makes me giggle. I mean, really giggle. He melts my heart when he grabs my hand to hold it while he sleeps. He makes me so proud. He makes me the happiest me I've ever been. And he makes my life better just by being in it. I can't wait to wake up every single morning because I know I get to see his sweet little face.</div>
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What I feel for him is enough to make my heart explode. It's that good.</div>
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I am so lucky to be the one he calls mama.</div>
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Happy birthday to my best little buddy!! You are loved more than you will ever know.</div>
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