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A zig zag chevron baby quilt

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

Why, yes. My son most certainly does need another navy and white quilt. Why do you ask?

After finishing the houndstooth quilt, I made this zig zag chevron quilt for Henry in May and scheduled a post about it on May 25, Henry's birthday. I had planned to finish binding it the week Henry was born. Needless to...

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A family vacation

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

Ryan and I typically take a vacation every summer:
- 2011 Montreal
- 2011 West Coast road trip (Washington, Oregon and California)
- 2010 Southern Illinois and Missouri
- 2009 Atlanta
- 2008 San Francisco

However, with Henry arriving this year, we didn't plan a trip. (Good thing, too, since he made his arrival a...

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Henry's birth

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

I have had several comments and emails asking whether I would post Henry's birth story. I honestly never really read birth stories on other blogs. Mostly, because they are long. (Just being honest.) And also because I figured that every birth is so different.

However, I started writing this post in June and in the...

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Pretty painted porch railings

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

One more check in curb appeal progress. And this is a biggie.

I finally painted the railing that Ryan built in May. And boy, oh boy. I'm glad that's done.

And because I never get tired of seeing befores and afters, here's what the house looked like when we bought it in 2010. You may need to take a shower after...

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Seven weeks

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards




Past weeks
Weeks 1 to 4
Week 5
Week 6

And, because I think it's humorous, here's a series of photo I have entitled A BABY IN MOTION! To say it's nearly impossible to get a good photo of this little wiggleworm each week is an understatement.













I'm seriously considering ordering a flip book of these pictures because I think
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My new favorite lunch

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

Being home with my little Henry means that lunch has changed. I obviously try to eat at home more often (although I still go out more than I should). The problem? I'm not really a cold cut kind of girl, and I didn't want to make big meals for one.

Then, I took Henry to a local coffee shop a few weeks ago to get out of...

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Chick Fil A nuggets at home

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

If we are going out to eat and if Ryan is choosing, you can bet your bippy that Chick Fil A is on the top of the list. And we ate at the local Chick Fil A so often during my pregnancy that I'm surprised Henry didn't come out smelling like a chicken nugget.

And while we will still frequent our local establishment (far...

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Barn board inspiration

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

Ryan has made big progress on the barn deconstruction front. He got it completely down and after three trailer loads on a 104 degree day, it's stacked up on our property ready for construction.

The plan is to pour a concrete foundation and then reassemble on the property. Although he won't be reassembling it exactly as...

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Six weeks

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards




Past weeks
Weeks 1 to 4
Week 5


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A bean burger

Authors: Kim @ NewlyWoodwards

When I spotted this chipotle black bean burger on Iowa Girl Eats, I knew I had to try it. After my complete bean burger failure last year, I was a bit scared. But, Ryan and I love black beans, so I figured it was worth a try.

It helped that I had everything on-hand. (Love it when that happens.)

The verdict? Yummy!...

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