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“Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.” -George Bernard Shaw 

*~::... Here's to the New Year..::~*

I am dismissing all those who want to be negative in my life, or bring negativity into my life. Then I am replacing it with cupcakes, cats, dinner parties, friendships, and more love! 

(only to name a few...)

xo

Christmas Weekend Yo!

      Merry Late Christmas Post!

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Dear Elya,

Good morning sweets :) I apologize for my Christmas letter not being written on or after the day of Christmas. Our Christmas weekend started at the employee party for Dada. That started at seven and we didn't leave until around twelve. Kind of early, but not when there's a lil' bunny actin' fussy. You were NOT a happy girl around all those unfamiliar faces....so Mimi took you home...and we came a few hours later...

December 24th, Christmas Eve, we all had a good day and went to my aunties house for dinner and white elephant. I won a rope on a soap and Dada took your grandpa's oil and vinegar dispensers. HA!

December 25th we had a wonderful x-mas morning with your Mimi and Auntie Stef . They got you the CUTEST pair of baby Tom's and an oh-so-precious-please-don't-ever-take-off kitten hat. Everyone spoiled you, and I kind of felt spoiled too! It was such a peaceful morning with the fire going, and big bird on top of the tree....

Christmas night we went over to Gma Toni's. We finally got to see your cousin James again for the third time, since he has been born!!! You gave him a sweet little kiss when your Auntie was holding both of you. To bad you two won't be able to grow together as we planned, but Dada and I do plan on giving you a brother or sissy one day when that time is right. Trust me. I was an only child. YOU NEED a sibling to connect with in life.

So I know you are a precious baby, but when you read these you will be a bit older, so I'll explain a little about what today is. Today is Wednesday, December 28th, 2011. GOOD RIDDANCE DAY.

The day to get rid of ALL of the guilt, grudges, and sadness from the past year. You give it all up and do not worry about it ever again.Give up the grudges and move on! I wish some people would be able to do that. Did you know it takes more energy to be rude and mean, and to hold grudges, than it does to just smile your pain and anger away and move on? Your heart will be more at peace and feel a lot lighter when you just let go. So good riddance 2011! You know what I am moving on from... :)

We will have a wonderful day today! I will post your broccoli extravaganza soon. You get crazy with that stuff bunny. :) I love you.

Sweet Kisses,

Mama

Lil' Bunny foo foo, oh how I just adore you...

Hi lil' bunny!

So yesterday you pulled yourself up for the first time!!!!!!!! You can crawl all over the place. You are such a quick learner baby girl! I believe you are growing way too fast for your own good! You absolutely love eating broccoli and squash now. Look how much you enjoyed that squash!!! HAHAHAHA! I don't have pictures uploaded yet, (I will in your next letter), of you eating broccoli. I think broccoli is coming in on top (^_^) You love squash, carrots and bananas, but when you tasted broccoli for the first time, your eyes lit up! Buuuut, it wasn't the same old nasty boiled veggie either. You loved it because I roasted them first and then boiled them to get the soft consistency. Yup. Total success. You have yet to turn your head away from mama's cookin', but I do wonder what food will be the one to get your taste buds frowning...

Tonight Dada and I are going to get a tree for you. We apologize for it being kind of late, and not having tons to decorate with...(we had a ton more Halloween decorations than x-mas...), but you sure enjoy the string of lights we put up! ..and the presents you have by the fireplace. Hahahah, I know you'll be having a great time ripping open your gifts this Christmas.

We love you dearly lovie and can't wait to see how you react to our tree tonight!

>^..^<

Love Always and Forever,

 Mama and Dada

xoxo

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Elya's Broccoli Recipe:

Take a small head of broccoli. Clean it.

1.) Chop it up into small little pieces. Slather with Olive Oil

2.) Roast @ 350* for 10-15 min. Maybe less or more time depending on how big or small the pieces are.

3.) Remove from oven and tranfer into boiling water. Boil the roasted/chopped stalks and broccoli heads. 4. ) Strain the broccoli in a colinder and thhen transfer to a baby food processor, or baby mill.

 Elya's Favorite Squash:

Take your squash. Clean it. Peel it.

1.) Cut your squash into small pieces. i like to cut my into rounds.

2.) Slather in Olive Oil, and tranfer to a cookie sheet lined with foil.

3.) Roast your squash ay 350* until it is super soft. If it is cooking too fast, lower your heat and cook slowly.

4.) You can take them out when they have a nice roasted look to them.

5.) Transfer to baby food processor.

6.) You can add a little veggie broth to the mix, or just plain filtered water/breast milk/formula/cereals to

     achieve the right texture your baby enjoys.

     

You now have simple, homemade baby food!

(Recommended for babies six months and older. Ask your doctor first if you have never fed your baby solids)