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One year ago today.

14 May

One year ago today… 

our 12 week old baby passed away. 

It took a a few long months to recovery from the D&C.  Physically and mentally one of the hardest things I have even gone through. 

I switched OBGYNs and on my first visit they spotted a birth defect in my uterus. 

The sadness and heartbreak fell over me again.

I was born with a Septate Uterus.

This is rare but not totally uncommon. 

Over 15 years of OBGYN appointment and everyone missed that my uterus was over 75% filled with a fibrous tissue. 

I was referred to an amazing DR. I had months worth bloodwork, Dr. appointments and exrays leading up to the surgery.  

Three incisions in my stomach and in through my vagina to cut the tissue away. It lasted a few hours with a full week recovery and months to fully heal. 

I am thankful for all my loving family and friends who helped me through this sad time. 

Now here I sit one year later.

I sit and think about the last year of sadness and only hoping for a brighter year to come. 

 

xoxo – Elizabeth 

 

SIDS Awareness

4 Mar

Last fall some dear friends lost one of their twin baby girls to SIDS. It was a very sad and tragic event that I could not imaging going through.

April is Spring for SIDS and we have set up an In Memory of Miley Jean bowling fundraiser. We have reserved a few hours at the local bowling alley, lunch will be provided, a slient auction and raffle to bid on.  If you would like to donate just click on the link above. 

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Melissa with her sweet babies Lillian and Miley. We are thinking of you little pumpkin!

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XOXO – Elizabeth

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Harlem Shake

25 Feb

The week the Harlem Shake viral videos went crazy I was at home recovering from surgery. I had no idea this as happening.

When I returned that next week I caught up on all the funny videos out there. Some are good. Some are not good. And one was worth sharing. A co-worker of mine has the cutest little kids and they created their own video. Well, with the help of their father.

Enjoy!

XOXO – Elizabeth

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Shadows – Wordless Wednesday

20 Feb

Shadows - Wordless Wednesday

I have anxiously waited for positive news. As I lay recovering the sun appeared. It brightly filled the room and cast this beautiful reflection against the wall. It only lasted a few moments. Just long enough to make me smile.

To new beginnings!

xoxo – Elizabeth

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Contacts

24 Nov

Contacts

I finally switched over to contacts this week. Holy Moly, my eyes are so dry and sting. My eye Dr. said I just need to get used to them. Anyone else have this issue?

xoxo – Elizabeth

The Only Spinach Artichoke Dip You Need

24 Nov

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Please understand that I don't break out such grand statements if I don't mean them; this really is the only Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe you'll ever need. Why? Because it's amazing!

I'm talking 8:30-class-cancelled amazing; putting-on-pj's-after-a-long-day amazing; settling-in-for-an-intimate-night-with-your-favorite-pizza amazing. It's that darn delicious. I've never had a dip this good from a restaurant.

It's just SO creamy and cheesy…

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Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Perfection

13 Oct

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Depending on how long you've been following Smart Cookie, you might be asking yourself, "Wasn't Smart Cookie's first post on Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies?" Allow me to clear up the confusion: Yes. Yes it was. This is the exact same recipe from my very first post.

So why is it making an encore appearance? There are two reasons.

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Made these this evening. I only had chips so I did with out the chunks. Delish!

Green Chicken Chiles

24 Sep

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I needed to cook up the 5 chicken breast my husband brought home this past weekend for grilling.

I called my grandmother for a recipe for any ideas. My mother who is visiting her in Florida jumped on the phone with a tasty dish she had just found in the newspaper.

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I am bringing this dish back for dinner tonight! I am craving the Chiles for some reason!!

The Domestic Superhero is on.....

19 Sep

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TWITTER!

Well, I never thought I would join twitter, but I let Liz over at Single Life -> Married Wife talk me into it.  Liz is  long time friend of mine (um, like 22 years or something crazy like that), and I have just come to find out that she works in social media....how awesome!  She convinced me to join Twitter, so hope on over there and…

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Yesterday I came across an old friends blog and could not believe that I did not know it existed - cause it is fabulous! She is new to Twitter so stop by and check her out!

Hold My Hand

13 Sep

The time we have is so limited these days. We rush around from place to place.

Some days fly by without even a kiss. Before we know it there is another moment that we have missed.

The value of our lives can be determined in so many ways. Joy, time, wealth, happiness, trust, success and love.

The way people list their values comes from how they were raised or not raised. It is amazing how different two people thoughts can be.

When you are in love and bonded to another it takes work to make each of your values are respected. You will have to bend a little, it is a give and take. But make sure that you always stay true to what you believe and do not have to act Fake.

Kind words, gentle voices and holding of hands are just a few ways to bring each other back to the light and remember where it all started.

Be kind. It is so easy to forget.

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XOXO – Elizabeth

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