Etsy finds

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There's something about this cold and cloudy weather that 

makes me want to spend a weekend away in a cozy cabin. 

These Etsy finds scream cozy cabin comfort.

flaxseed muffins.

I made these muffins the other day and instantly knew I had to share the recipe. I love that they keep you full and that they have the perfect amount of sweetness to them. I'm pretty sure they have made it on my top 5 list of favorite breakfast foods, not only because they smell delicious, but because they taste so dang good!

need:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3/4 cup flaxseed meal
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbs baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
2/4 almond milk
2 eggs, beaten
1tsp vanilla

directions:

Preheat oven at 350 F. Combine the first ten dry ingredients in medium mixing bowl. Add almond milk, beaton eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is evenly moist. Fill greased muffin tin 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

8 months.

+ weight: 21 lbs. Big boy!
 

+ health: He has been teething. So far it hasn't been too bad, just irritating every so often.

+ sleep: Great sleeper! He's been getting tired a little earlier lately, but I think that is because of teething.

+ diet: Formula and baby food. He has had a few solids like beans and rice. He loved them, of course.

+ crying: He get a little whiny when his mouth is sore, but other than that he's a happy kid.

+ clothes: He is in 9 months. He's so chubby, it's too cute.

+ baby gear love: He loves to eat his little treat out of a bowl. He is so entertained by reaching in and grabbing them himself. He's pretty content putting things in and out of that bowl, who has time for toys?

+ social: He's at that age where he's realized there are other kids around. This has made him a little shy. He could just sit there and watch other people all day. He's become a little clingy to mama. Lately, he needs to be reassured that I'm close by.

+ milestones: He is starting to realized that he's supposed to be mobile. He will kick his legs and arms and wonder why he's still in the same place. He ends up scooting in a circle and get a little frustrating. It's only a matter of time until I'm chasing after him, so I say he should take his time learning to crawl!

orange pumpkins and blue skies.

October has to be one of my favorite months. Not only because it's officially sweater weather, boot weather, and pumpkin bread season (which all add to my love) but because it is a month full of family traditions. Having my son in my life makes this month that much better. I love that we get to start autumn traditions as a little family. Pumpkins patches, corn mazes, costumes, and snuggling on the couch on cold days are a little bit sweeter this year with my son by my side.

7 months

 Let's be honest, I completely dropped the ball on the seven month picture. With us being in New Jersey and coming home into full fledged essay and quiz chaos, the seven month picture slipped away with the month of September. But hey, these photos definitely do the job, I'd say. Sorry they are a little blurry and for the cell phone quality!

   
+ weight: 19 LBS!
 

+ health: Healthy BIG boy!

+ sleep: Awesome sleeper. Finally! He will sleep from 9:00 until 8:30. It's amazing.

+ diet: Formula and baby food. He just started baby crackers. He loves those things.
 

+ crying: He's a fairly happy kid. He has his fake cry down and knows how to use it!

+ clothes: He is right between 6 and 9 months. He is such a chub. I love his little rolls.

+ baby gear love: He has a little mirror he loves to make faces in. He thinks he's pretty hilarious.

+ social: He is a flirt! He loves to smile and just watch people. He loves being in public and people watch.

+ milestones: He sits like a champ. He is getting pretty good at using his thumb and pointer finger to pick up little treats.

He is so full of personality and loves to show it! It just gets more and more fun the older he gets. Being his mom is pretty awesome, I'm pretty dang lucky.