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Doesn't everyone's dining room decor look like this?!

Don't worry, these purchases were not made by me. They were sent to me for my upcoming Baby Brunch! Another Macaroni Kid event we are hosting and I am excited because all of my attendees are either pregnant (seriously, there's something in the water that my play group is drinking!) or have just had babies! So lots of fun! So far I was sent a new crib mattress, an Exersaucer and a Jumperoo! Still waiting on some more items to arrive and we'll be set for the party! I'm planning on having mimosas, but I may be the only one drinking them!

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Insta-Week 4

Waiting to pick-up Lane at school, Monster Jam, playing in a box, sticker book fun! They both are totally into sticker books these days. We do them every night before bed and several times during the day, More Monster Jam-neither one of them would set foot into a Monster Jam show (I even had free tickets), but they did want to go see the trucks in person. #monsterjampeople?

#prettysunset, #prettygirl, #movienight

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Insta-Week 3

P wears sunglasses all the time. Inside outside-she's got to be accessorized!, "Mom take our picture," #storytime, #brighterthanthesun!

"The typical millionaire lives in a middle-class home, drives a 2 year or older paid for car and buys blue jeans at Wal Mart!" #daveramsey2013, Whoops! didn't mean to add story time again. #toolazytofixthecollage,
sister-brother excavators, #adayinthelifeoflane, yoga + basketball=a typical evening at the McConvilles!

finger painting, making music, water fun, Matt's Birthday brownie s'mores, #childrensmuseumfriday!

 best part of my workout,  more water fun, more finger painting fun, 

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32 Candles

Happy Birthday to my partner-in-crime, the love of my life and the BEST Daddy we could ask for! We love you! 

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Doodle

2 years, 4 months, 2 days, 

28 months, 

122 weeks, 

855 days...old. Too old if you ask me!

It felt good to do a little photo shoot with my girl this afternoon. Haven't done one in months and certainly don't bring out my camera enough! This is totally Parker. I asked her if she would sit in her chair so I could take her pic (I also bribed her with a "special snack"-works EVERY time!). She said "Shur!" And promptly grabbed 2 books to get cozy with. I didn't think I would have another child who loved books as much as Lane, but Parker may like them even more!  

This is her concentrating face. She's a bit scowly, my girl. She did earn the nickname muggy at about 8 months old. 

She also gives this face when she's trying really hard.

But as much as she gives the looks, she has a sweet smile too. 

The best reaction I got from her is when I told her to "blastoff like Little Einsteins." She kept wanting to do it again and again. 

She even concentrates when reading upside-down books!

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Insta-Week 2

Spring Cleaning in January, Race car driver

making mud pies, climbing

More climbing, run!

#saturdaynightlife, #sweetsiblings

Heart park, future architect

#workit!

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Insta-week 1

I'm having a really hard time starting off this year. I don't know what it is?! You would think with a new year there would be some motivation. But nope!  It's everything really-work, exercise, cleaning, organizing  cooking-everything! I think starting the "new year" mid-week is what threw me off. Once this past Monday rolled around I was back to the gym, back to routine, but I'm still lacking the energy and motivation I hoped to have! Here's to hoping I get back on track. Hey maybe since most people start off with a bang and fizzle by February, I will do just the opposite. {crossing fingers}

Here are some pics from our first week of the year!

Hot chocolate on a spoon, my little man, 

Saturday night, Family,

brother/sister squared

Park time after a workout at the gym, playing in the sand, but not at the beach,

double decket PBJ and STILL hungry #growthspurt, Super heroes (super cute) attack!

Friday at The Children's Museum of the Upstate

Toddler zone (aka the "mini crane" that Lane LOVES),

racing cars, racing cars, more construction,

"Mom, I'm gonna build us a fire"

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A Year in Review: 2012

This year has definitely been full of it's ups and downs. It was fun to go back through and see what each month brought! A packed year to say the least!


January-We celebrate Daddy's 31st birthday and spend some time making our new house a home. Made our regular trips to the park AND we welcome our first nephew and cousin the sweetest little baby Cale.

February-We continue to add touches of home to our house, celebrate my 31st birthday and drive back to IL (just the 3 of us) to meet Baby Cale! Parker gets her ears pierced!

March- Lots of park time, picnics, a green celebration and Lane starts short sports. We host our first Mac Kid party-Doc McStuffins style. Luke comes to visit and we head to IL for Cale's baptism.

April-My babies are 3 1/2 and 1 1/2, Parker gets a new room, we have a Happy Easter and the kids get a tree swing! I have my first CT Scan and get news of my UPJ obstruction and make an appointment with the specialist.

May-We celebrate 6 years of wedded bliss, release our butterflies into the wild and continue our parks and picnics. Nene, Papa, Cece and Cale come for a visit.

June-We attend Touch a Truck, then head to the beach with Melissa and Maddie, try to beat the heat with indoor activities and continue our trips to the pool. Matt and I see The broadway performance of The Lion King.

July-We celebrate our Independence with the Fulls, I have my first TV debut, Uncle Luke visits and I have my first surgery. We go blueberry picking and have a picnic at Paris Mountain to take my mind off of it.

August-We head to Panther's training camp and celebrate Lanes 4th birthday in Atlanta for a weekend at the Ritz.

September-The month of surgery. I only blog twice and we spend a lot of time in and out of Dr's offices and hospitals. The good thing is we have lots of family in town to help out and I spend so much time on the couch that I finish 4 Shutterfly picture books for my kids. Happy Birthday Lou Lou!

October-Starting to feel back to normal-somewhat. We head to Chicago for the marathon, I head to Vail for the Mac Kid meetup, I don't blog at all and we have a super crazy busy fun month full of pumpkin patches, Boo in the Zoo's and other Halloween events.

November-I look ahead to the month and feel like it sill be somewhat normal after the last few. I start potty training Parker. I am totally wrong in thinking of a normal month and we unexpectedly say goodbye to Nonie and travel back to IL for the second time in 30 days, we get back just in time to repack and head to Vegas while Grandma and Grandpa watch the kids. We get back and get the house ready for Thanksgiving visitors 2 days later. We host Thanksgiving for our biggest group yet,  Parker gets re-potty-trained and we make it feel like Christmas at home.

December-Parades, breakfasts with Santa, Christmas, presents, road trip, family, Christmas, Christmas, blessed, Happy New Year!

Here's to a happy, healthy and joyous New Year! 

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