Starts: January 1, 2014 Ends: September 28, 2016 Key: If it is crossed off, I have completed it. IF IT IS IN BOLD, IT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. If it is in italics, I did not complete it. *Th...
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Starts: January 1, 2014 Ends: September 28, 2016 Key: If it is crossed off, I have completed it. IF IT IS IN BOLD, IT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. If it is in italics, I did not complete it. *These ...
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Traveling is something my husband and I have always enjoyed since being together. A trip to Mexico, home for every Army leave, two trips to DC, a couple of vacations to the beach and e...
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As soon as we found out we were having a boy, I knew I wanted to show case our patriotism & my husband's Army career. And honestly I don't think anything screams little boy...
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With each season comes traditions & new adventures to look forward to.. Here are just a few things I'm looking forward to marking off my list & enjoying some sweet simple family time in the...
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All photos featured were taken by Whitney Duggins Photography. If you are in the central North Carolina area, I definitely recommend her. Check out more of her wo...
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I'd have to say that Coop's first Easter went by without a hitch other than the fact that he peed all over the both of us before church even ended & we had to le...
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I came up with this recipe after realizing I needed to clean out the fridge. We had kale, lemons & carrots that needed to be used up. I think this salad would also be perfect with some plain gree...
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I guess since my son is officially one month old today I should write his birth story before I forget any of the dramatic details.. And believe me it was full of those. If you've been following...
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Cooper Harrison Neal arrived on March 2 at 10:48 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces & was 19 1/2 inches long. Can't wait to share more on his birth story! Gotta run.. My sweet baby is wantin...
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Week 38 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: Let's just say +35. Baby's Growth: Not sure what he should be at this point. But just taking a guess, I'm sure he will be over the 8 ...
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Week 37 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +32 Baby's Growth: He should be weighing in around 6 lbs. But I have a funny feeling our boy is much bigger! Movement: His movem...
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I mentioned earlier this week how much I am crushing on pink. So I thought I would share a few items that I am completely smitten with... Floral Palazzo Pants Kate Spade Waverly S...
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If you follow me on Instagram, which you should... @meneal You would know we took a weekend baby moon to DC. Packing is literally always the wo...
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Hi darlings! Here is some fun Valentine's Day inspiration to get you in the mood for Friday. Normally I am a red kind of girl but I am crushing over all this pink! Now if only my husband ...
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Week 35 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +28 Baby's Growth: The size of a honeydew melon. Weighing in at about 5 1/4 pounds & about 18 inches long. Movement: Tons! ...
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Week 34 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +26 Baby's Growth: The size of a cantaloupe. Weighing in at about 4 3/4 pounds & 18 inches long. Movement: Tons! Trying to...
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Week 33 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +26 Baby's Growth: 4 lbs & 17 1/2 inches. Movement: Tons! Trying to enjoy each and every minute of it. Food Cravings: �...
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Here are a few more of my favorite maternity pictures.. To check out some others & more details click HERE .
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Monday, Mr. Army Man & I went to Raleigh to finish picking up necessities before our little one is born & attend a birth plan class. We ran to Home Goods to pick up a mirror for his roo...
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Hey girls! I hope y'all enjoyed your weekend as much as I did! This weekend I had my second baby shower in North Carolina, where we live. It was actually hosted at my house and was abso...
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Week 32 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +26 Baby's Growth: About 4 pounds and 18 inches long. Movement: Tons! Trying to enjoy each and every minute of it. Foo...
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Hey ladies! I have a confession to make its been about a year since I really have stocked up on beauty products. I used to be an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay but after I...
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Week 31 Gender: It's a Boy! Weight Gain/Loss: +23 pounds.. Really hating this. I feel so uncomfortable, absolutely huge and not attractive at all! Baby's Growth: About 4 pound...
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We had our maternity pictures taken a few weeks ago while we were in Arkansas over the Christmas holiday. I am so glad that we got them taken a little bit earlier than usual. With one...
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