Friday, April 5, 2013

My UBP13 Party Post

I'm joining in on the Ultimate Blog Party 2013 for the first time! Welcome to my blog. I'm so glad you took the time to drop by!

First off, let me introduce myself and what I and this blog are all about... I shall try and keep this short.

I started this blog in 2010 while my husband was serving 18 months, yes, 18 months in Iraq. Unfortunately, I never kept up with it until January of 2012. That was the month we started our journey to become parents for the third time. So let me go back in time a bit...

My husband and I met while stationed together (I was AF, he was Army) and quickly hit it off. We had quite the whirlwind relationship and were married shortly after in July 2005.

Aww Look at us so young and in love!
 We both knew we wanted kids and decided not to wait very long. January 2007, our beautiful daughter joined our family during my husband's first deployment. He was in Afghanistan until December of 2007 and the next month we moved to our current location in southern Arizona.

We quickly became pregnant with baby #2 (we don't mess around taking our time with anything) and he joined the family in September of 2008.


Fast forward to November of 2009 and Gabe leaves for 18 months in Iraq. That was not an easy time for our family but we made it through and came out stronger in the end. We started trying for baby #3 right away. It didn't happen and in January of 2012, we met up with a fertility Dr. After months of treatments, worrying, and letdowns, we became pregnant! TODAY, April 4th, is actually my due date so you're coming here at just the right time! Did I also mention that both my husband and I just signed up to go back to school? Things are about to get crazy in this household!


This blog was created more for myself and our family to document our life (since I'm so bad about scrapbooking and keeping up with the baby books!).  I'm passionate about my family, pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I keep it mainly focused on the family life aspect but you will see the other topics creep in once in a while too.

I hope I haven't bored you to death yet and you're still here. If you're interested, I'd love to have you stick around and join me on this adventure we call life!



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  1. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Congratulations on your third little blessing! And, for the record, I voted boy on your poll. :-)

    I found you through the Ultimate Blog Party.

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 12:32 AM

      Thanks for stopping by!

      I'm excited to see if it's a boy or girl. Any time now. :)

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  2. KateApril 5, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Found you on the UBP!

    I voted boy! Either way, congrats! Can't wait to follow along and see who your addition will be!

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  3. JulianaApril 5, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Hi,

    I come for the party ^___*. You have lovely kinderen. Congrats for the upcoming baby :D Nice to meet you.

    Pls return to see my UBP blog post too in here: http://bit.ly/14IvDly See you...

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  4. KateApril 5, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Stopping by from the UBP and wanted to say, CONGRATS! I'm pretty sure you win for the most exciting thing going on during the party!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Aw, well thank you! It is exciting! Now if only this baby would come out...

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  5. Jenny @ jennycollier.comApril 5, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Found you on UBP. Love the bump pic!

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  6. ElizabethApril 5, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations!!! I just love that shadow pic. Followed from UBP.

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  7. OneMommyApril 5, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Oh my goodness! Congrats on that baby! You sound like you are going to have one busy week ahead of you! (As if life isn't already busy enough...)

    Bless you and your husband -- military families rock!

    Stopping in from UBP.

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks so much! Yes, busy might be an understatement. :)

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  8. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Swinging through with the UBP 2013! Taking a minute to link up and wish you a great day!
    Nicky
    www.feelingtheemptynest.com

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  9. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Hoping your new little one has arrived!

    I can't imagine 18 months apart! As a milspouse I get it but a year and half. So glad that's behind you!

    I can by from the UBP:)

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

      Thank you! And no baby yet. :(

      Yes, 18 months is definitely not something I would want to do again!

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  10. JessicaApril 5, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Congrats and I wish you a peaceful birth. Between 3 kids and going back to school, I'm impressed you have time to eat much less blog!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you! I peaceful birth is what we're hoping for too. Looks like I'm going to have to get really good and crafty with time management here soon!

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  11. BonnieApril 5, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Congratulations on your precious baby!! And thank you both for your service! My husband is in the Air Force...and we have our first baby due in a few months.
    Praying for a wonderful birth for you!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 5, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you! And congrats on your first baby! It's such an exciting time!

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Let's Party!!! Wow, I think your blog is a great idea for a family scrapbook! You are going to be so busy for a while. Congrats! And hope everything goes fabulously. Quick labor and a happy, healthy baby. I am a new follower!


    http://agutandabutt.blogspot.com/

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you and welcome to the blog! No baby yet but I'm hoping it goes quick and smooth too. :)

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  13. Lisa E.April 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Hi there! I'm visiting from the UBP. Congrats on baby #3!!!! It won't be long now until your bundle arrives. Wishing you a quick and easy delivery---if there is such a thing ;-) I used to scrapbook and miss it, but time just hasn't been on my side with that. I think blogging helps me feel like I'm scrapping in a way too. You can visit my blog here http://bit.ly/ZcNE3M and most of my other site links are listed in the right hand corner of my blog. Best wishes!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM

      Thanks for stopping by! I wish I could scrapbook more but I think I have more fun with blogging.

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  14. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Stopping by from the UBP to say hi! CONGRATS on your new bundle of joy. I'm your newest follower and am looking forward to reading more from you.

    Hope you have a great party!

    Jessica
    http://8550Graphics.com

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM

      Thank you for the follow! I'm happy to have you here. I'm loving the party so far! Glad I found it and joined in.

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  15. @DayngrApril 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Hello! I've got military connections too and I'm surfing in from the UBP. This is my 3rd year and I love it and I know you will too. Have fun and swing by for a visit.

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 6, 2013 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks for commenting! So far, I'm really liking the UBP and am so glad I found it!

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  16. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Not bored at all! You have a very busy life!
    This is my 6th year with UBP. It's great to visit new bloggers, as well as my old blog friends.
    I hope you're having fun!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 6, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      Thank you! Wow, you're quite the UBP veteran! I am having fun. There's so many different blogs and pages; it's great!

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  17. ValApril 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I too am participating in UBP for the first time too! Good luck with the third baby on the way. Looking forward to reading more!

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  18. Coffee Lovin' MomApril 7, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    I love that you're taking a poll to see what people think you will be having. Your shadow pic is the best, wish I would have thought to do that. Looks like you are having fun, enjoy the party!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 7, 2013 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you so much! That shadow pic idea is thanks to Pinterest (isn't everything now a days?)! I couldn't have come up with that myself. LOL

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  19. Jenn @Treasuring Lifes BlessingsApril 7, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    I'm stopping by from the UBP! Congrats on your baby & hoping s/he comes soon. :) I am due next month with #7!

    Blessings,
    Jenn
    http://treasuringlifesblessings.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-ultimate-blog-party-ubp13.html

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 7, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Thank you and congrats on your baby! I love big families! Hubby and I both come from very large families and plan on having one too.

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  20. GlendaApril 7, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Hello, and how are you? I would like to say thank you both for serving our country. Congrats on the new baby. The other kids are precious.

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  21. yulApril 8, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    aww congratulation ~ love the shadow picture, creative.

    no..you didn't bore me.. like just the way you write this post :D

    swinging from UBP13

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      Good to know I didn't bore you. Thank you for stopping by!

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  22. julie nowellApril 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Great welcome post- I am a newby this year as well to the party! Sending swift and effortless birth vibes your way!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 9, 2013 at 5:41 PM

      Welcome and thank you! We are STILL waiting for this baby! Swift and effortless would be PERFECT!

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  23. RedWeekApril 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Hi! Stopping by from #UBP13! Congrats on your growing family! We'd like you to know that budget-friendly family vacations are possible! Please check us out at http://bit.ly/10MplfB. And let's party together!

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  24. DanielleApril 9, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Okay I totally love the pic for you belly shadow (that is too cute). I am popping over from UBP to say hi and discover all the different blogs. This is my first year and I am excited to meet everyone.

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 13, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      Thank you! Glad you're enjoying your first year too!

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  25. Lisa @ Lisa the VegetarianApril 9, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I'm stopping by from the blog party and looking forward to reading more! I love the wedding pic - very beautiful.

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  26. HeidiApril 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hi! Found you on UBP13! Congrats on baby number three! :) Love your story and how enthusiastic you are about having kids, no matter how crazy life is. It's inspiring.

    www.notesfromheidi.wordpress.com

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  27. Bunkin MamaApril 10, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    From UBP13. Nice to meet you! Thank you to you and your husband for serving. Congrats on your baby. I hope you have a fast and safe delivery.

    My hubby served in the Navy. We have a daughter born in 2007 and M was born Sept. 2012. We may or may not be talking about #3. Oh and also Ohioan Here!

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and thanks to your husband for serving also! Woohoo for Ohio!

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  28. BCallahanApril 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Found you from the party, UBP13! Congrats on the baby! I have 5! Love the blog so far, going to go wander around a bit more. :)

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 26, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you! 5 is what we want for our number so far! I can't seem to make up my mind.

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  29. GriselApril 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Hi, stopping in from UBP and will be back for more! Congrats on the baby - can't wait to here how everything is going. I only have two & can't find the time to relax for 2 seconds!

    www.livinglife2itsfullest.com

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    1. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 26, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Thank you for stopping by! Can moms ever really find time to relax no matter how many or little kids they have?!

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  30. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 13, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Thanks for the follow! I will definitely stop by as soon as I get a chance!

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  31. Refrigerator MemoriesApril 26, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Thank you! Banana bread is my fave and now I'm craving some along with milk!

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