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Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles

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The Story of Our Family

April 4, 2013 | 76 Comments

Disclaimer: I’ve been hesitant to post the story of our family for quite some time, basically since I started my blog. I feel like I’ve kind of been hiding it from you all because I don’t want to bring unnecessary judgement or unneeded scrutiny. But you know what? I’m tired of hiding it. I’m stepping out of the shadows and telling you our story today. Because that’s just what it is, our story. It’s how my little family came to be. Take it or leave it, but this is us.

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Cory and I met when I was going to college at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. He’s actually from that area and lived a couple blocks away from my school. We met at a party one night and that’s as far is it went. Until he texted me on my birthday a couple months later. Just completely out of the blue on my way to my friend’s boyfriend’s cabin to celebrate, I received a “Happy Birthday!” text message from Cory. When I look back and think about it now it kind of makes me giggle to know that one little text message started it all. How twenty-first century are we? I responded with a quick thank you and he responded asking me how I was planning to celebrate. And then I never texted him back.

Until almost an entire month later when I was laying in bed in my dorm avoiding studying for my Chemistry exam. I remembered that I had never responded to him and immediately apologized. He invited me to a BBQ at his house, but I ended up backing out at the last minute because I didn’t want to go alone. That rejection, led to another invite that I actually agreed to. Him and his friends had tickets to the fights. Yes, you read that right. Full-on UFC cage-type fighting. They had ring side seats and for some crazy reason I agreed to go with him and a group of his guy friends. (Cory’s always been such a romantic!)

That afternoon before Cory was supposed to pick me up, I ended up going out to a hibachi restaurant downtown for a birthday dinner with friends. We talked and laughed and watched the chef do all those fun tricks and then when I got back to the dorms I felt it. I felt like I got hit by a truck. And couldn’t get to the bathroom fast enough, if you catch my drift. If you’ve never had food poisoning, I pray you never get it. I was just picking up my phone to text Cory and let him know that I wouldn’t be able to make it when he was calling me to let me know he was downstairs already to pick me up.

So, I bucked up, fixed my make-up quick and headed downstairs PRAYING that I wouldn’t toss my cookies (or other things) while we were out. It ended up being a fun night though. His friends had a little too much to drink, gave me a hard time, and I took it with stride. (Cory says that’s when he knew I was a keeper!) We joked around and I honestly don’t even remember much of the fights. I was too lost in the moment with Cory’s arm around me. And later that night, back at his place with all of his friends, he leaned down and kissed me for the first time. Just a simple, sweet little peck that I’ll never forget.


We spent every moment we could with each other after that and made it “official” (you know, back in the day when you weren’t “official” until it was “Facebook official”) on April 24th, 2009…

…And then two months later on June 21st, 2009, my period never came. I took a pregnancy test that afternoon in my friend’s bathroom and picked my jaw up off the floor after seeing two pink lines. Looking back on that day, I hate that my first reaction was fear. And lots and lots of tears. At just 19 years old those two pink lines were scary. They were unwanted.

I’ll never forget when I told Cory. He was living in Hudson, WI at the time and working in the Twin Cities and we were just trying to figure out how all this long-distance relationship stuff worked. I called and told him the news on my break at work and he never ever left my side after that. We talked and cried and laughed on the phone for hours that night. We weighed our options, but there was never a question in my mind of “keeping” the baby. She was already mine. Already growing inside of me and already creating something so special between Cory & I.


And another shocker? Cory and I never got married and still aren’t to this day. We talk about it and we know that we will get married, but we’re not ready to yet. Right now our top priority is Alea and me finishing nursing school. We’ll figure out that whole marriage thing once I’m done with school and we know we’re ready. I think it’s different for us too. We’re both the product of divorces. His parents got divorced when he was younger and mine have been for a couple of years now and we know for certain we never want to put Alea through that.

We started out things a little bit unconventional and maybe even “sinful” in some eyes. But this is our family and in our eyes? We’re doing pretty darn well for ourselves and our family.

And now looking back? Those two pink lines and the little girl that came with them changed my life in every way possible.
You want to know how our family started? It started with two pink lines and the little Alea Anne that came after. She’s the glue that brought us together and continue to hold us together today.

No marriage certificate or ring could ever hold us together like our little girl does.

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Comments

  1. AbsoluteMommy says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:11 am

    This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing this part of you. Family isn’t defined by a marriage cert. it’s defined by love.
    Xoxo

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  2. Kelly says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:11 am

    What a great story Chelsea! That is great that you two have an amazing bond and I am sure that day will come that you two tie that knot and nothing will change in your relationship, except a ring and a marriage certificate. Love is a strong bond, with or without marriage. I commend you for waiting and finishing school and making sure things are in order before you do tie the knot.
    Not everything happens that way it is planned, and that is ok.
    All that matters is Alea has two parents that love her more than words can ever day!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Brittany B says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Aw, I love this! It’s great that you two are still together, it sounds like you’ve definitely found a keeper! (I love that a text message started it all, for my husband and I it was a MySpace comment after we ran into each other at a concert. Oh technology haha)

    If you guys do decide to get married eventually, imagine how much fun Alea would have helping plan and be a part of your big day!

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  4. Meghan says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:24 am

    What a beautiful story!

    xoxo.

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  5. Sarah [NurseLovesFarmer.com] says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Oh gosh, I sure hope nobody judges you for this! It’s a beautiful love story…it’s your love story!

    P.S. Now that I’m “old” and 30…can you make your text size bigger! I’m squinting over here! 😉

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  6. Single Mama says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:32 am

    This is a beautiful story!

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  7. Sheila Cooper says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:41 am

    I agree…what a beautiful story. There is no cookie cutter way that things are done anymore. Everyone has their own story which is great. Just because you don’t do things the traditional way doesn’t mean that it’s wrong. Beautiful family!

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  8. applesandglue says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:43 am

    I’m laughing still that you never texted him back. Oops! And I know of several unconventional stories like yours, I think each story is unique and as long as what you’ve got going on is working for you, that’s what is important. You have a lovely family!

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  9. Mrs. K says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Rushing into marriage itsn’t always the best route to take– no shame in that! You have a beautiful family and story 🙂

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  10. Expat Girl says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:09 am

    I love this post, I don’t think you should ever hide the story that made you who you are. I was raised in a very traditional Catholic family and I got engaged three months after exclusively dating my hubby and we got pregnant before the wedding! Here we are 5 years together, 3.5 yrs married and two baby girls later : )

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  11. ~Dawn~ says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:09 am

    What a beautiful story, Chelsea. Mine is quite similar – – I’ll share it some day when we meet up for coffee…deal? hehe

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  12. Alyson McMahon says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Oh, Chels. I am SO incredibly proud of you for being brave and posting this. I know how nervous you were about being judged or people looking down on you. Your story is so familiar though these days. As you know, mine is similar.. just that I’m old. 😉 You and Cory are both amazing parents to Alea and I’m proud of you two for sticking together and waiting until you’re done with school to tie the knot. You’ve got time. Love ya!!

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  13. Liz Luscomb says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Hey girl, you’re not the only one! lol. I was pregnant during my first year at college at the ripe age of 18 and gave birth at 19. The whole father part didn’t work out, but I met and married my husband at 24 y/o. My husband was only 21 y/o, lol. Yep, I’m robbing the cradle! At least people think that he looks older than me.

    You have a lovely story! And don’t be afraid of marriage. I was raised without a mom and my husbands parents divorced after 26 years of marriage. We married despite being told we were to young. Nine years later and we’re still going strong.

    Sometimes you just know when it is right and I have no doubt that you will know when it is right for the two of you.
    thanks for sharing girl!

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  14. wHiT | Black Little Button blog says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:32 am

    thank you dear for sharing your story. That little beauty has created something great between you all, no rings needed. 😉
    -wHiT

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  15. Danielle says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:35 am

    You are so incredibly brave for sharing your story Chelsea! Sometimes things don’t always go the way you planned and that is okay!! You guys are doing so much better than some “normal” families. Love you girl!

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  16. Illegally Blonde says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Thank you for sharing. You never know how sharing your story could save the life of someone else.

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  17. Heather Rains says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I love this story! No judgement here! You guys have the family thing right! And you’re doing right by Alea and that’s all that matters! I love seeing all of your pictures on Instagram and LOVE reading posts by you!

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  18. Raising Reagan says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Such a great story Chelsea! Things never work out as they were planned.
    I didn’t plan on having a baby at all and now I have a two year old I wouldn’t give back for the world.

    I commend you for sticking with your schooling and being an amazing mother! Props mama!!

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

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  19. Jessica says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Thanks for sharing your story. I think it’s beautiful.

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  20. Karly Gomez says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Shoot girl, your story isn’t weird or sinful at all! It’s super sweet! Maybe one of these days I’ll share my own story, which is laden with all things crazy, sinful and pretty much illegal.

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  21. Tammigirl says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Oh honey, every woman’s first feeling when they find out they are pregnant is fear! And you aren’t even one of the pioneers of getting pregnant without first going to the courthouse.

    I have a daughter who just graduated college, and four more kids who are going to sometime in the next few years. So I’m not a ‘kid’ saying this: I don’t think God cares if you went to the courthouse first. If you belong to each other, and only each other, and you are raising a family together – you are just as ‘married’ as any of the rest of us. (And more so than some!) I hope for your sakes you get married soon because of the stupid laws which could have create huge problems for your family if you needed to deal with medical issues and a fussy hospital administration.

    If God’s unhappy with either of you – it wouldn’t be for the way your beautiful little family began. I think you can trust me on this one.

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  22. eryka {from abcde} says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:51 am

    i love love loved this. thanks for sharing. xoxoxoxo

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  23. Sarah says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Nothing to be shamed about at all! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Nancy Carr says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Chelsea, Your family and story are beautiful. You are blessed. Make your own life and live from your hearts and do not believe you and your family are anything but a miracle. Take good care of each other. Blessings

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  25. jackie jade says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:48 am

    love that you shared this! things work out differently for everyone and there definitely is no “normal” way to do things anymore. i think some people might not agree that my fiancee and lived together and then bought a house (and 2 dogs) before we were even engaged. but it worked for us and that’s all that matters! 🙂
    — jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  26. Breenah says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I was actually wondering the other day about you two, mostly because I couldn’t remember Cory’s name. Then I couldn’t remember if you were married and I couldn’t find out (mostly because I felt kinda like a creep for searching, haha!) so this is good timing. I think it’s awesome that he stuck by you and I think you guys are great for Alea. You can tell she loves you and that you love her, and really, that’s the most important thing.

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  27. Chloe West says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    My story is pretty similar to this, so it’s nice to see that I’m not the only one. 🙂 My boyfriend and I had been together for two years, but had broken up for a year. I got pregnant two months after we had gotten back together. And even though I adore my little boy now, I had the exact same reaction you did. And my first reaction was that I didn’t want to keep the pregnancy. But I’m so glad I did. We’re not married yet, either, but we’re planning on it once we can afford the kind of wedding that we want. I’m glad you shared this! You’re definitely not alone!

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  28. amber.m says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    David and I got married when I was 8 months pregnant with Fin because he was still technically married when we got together and it took FOREVER for their divorce to be finalized because she was a total crazy person. (I kid you not).
    There was nothing but drama surrounding us-his parents hated me, blamed me when in reality I had NOTHING to do with that split. She had a kid “with David” (looks NOTHING like David! NOTHING) and ended up giving him up for adoption to her parents after milking David for child support and alimony ($1000 a month) for a year when her parents had the kiddo the WHOLE time.
    Like I said, LOTS of drama around us. We got married in a court house (for free because the guy felt sorry for us, I kid you not). We’ve yet to have a “real” wedding and we got married so fast for the insurance-we did plan on eventually getting married. Seven years, 3 kids, 2 cats and 2 dogs later he’s still my very best friend. Despite the drama and mess around us getting together and having Fin, time heals all wounds. I’m proud of you for sharing this and I truly see no shame in this.
    Also, I hate telling people our story because I hate the weird looks or judgmental looks people give. but I felt like I should share it with you just to show you that you’re not the only non-traditional one out there 🙂

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  29. Jodi Hall says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Oh sweetie no need to worry bout shame its such a beautiful story. I think that if you and him are very happy together that is whats most important.. plus you are so young you have plenty of time to get hitched 🙂 I say take your time..

    ((hug))

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  30. Jana says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Maybe I’m totally oblivious, but I never would have guessed that you guys weren’t married! The way I see it, is there are plenty of married couples who are less happy than your sweet little family and don’t love each other the way you guys do. If people ever say anything rude about YOUR family, I’ll come and give them a good kick in the pants. 🙂

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  31. Julie says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    What a great story!

    Stopping by from Its OK Thursday!

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  32. alycia says

    April 4, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Alright Chelsea…Aside from your adorable family story, your hair looks AMAZING short. Love love love it!

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  33. Anna says

    April 4, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Stopping by from a Thankful Thursday link up.

    I think it takes courage to share your story like you did. You have so many encouraging comments before mine and you won’t hear different from me. God bless you and your beautiful family. 🙂

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  34. Julie S. says

    April 4, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Beautiful story!

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  35. Becca Moss says

    April 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I love you. I understand the hesitation but I love that y’all don’t want to get married for the wrong reasons, I love that you’re waiting until you’re both ready and that you found the courage to post this. I adore you and truly believe that everything happens for a reason and Alea was brought into this world for a purpose. You’re a strong, mama, Chelsea! xoxo

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  36. Dani @ Inspired Love Blog says

    April 4, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Our stories are very similar and I’ve semi shared mine here and there, but never like this. I think it’s awesome that you put this out there, and I love all of the encouraging comments you’re getting!! We aren’t married either, for the same reasons. Not until we’re absolutely sure! That doesn’t make us any less a family. Xoxox!!

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  37. Dara says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    thanks for sharing your story. I really liked reading it and I’m happy you decided to write it!

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  38. Amanda says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    You look so different with your hair short! Gorgeous, of course! So glad you shared your story, Chelsea. I think each unique story has a unique inspiration to offer to others. 🙂

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  39. Maria Almoite says

    April 4, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Aww, sweetest post I’ve ever read! You’re an amazing mom and Alea is VERY lucky to have you both as parents! <3

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  40. Eva Taylor says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story at the risk of being judged by others. Those that are quick to judge need to recognize that we all have a story to tell and God is always working in each one of us. Love getting glimpses into who a person is by posts like this! Xo, Eva

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  41. Rachael F says

    April 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    I love your story! I think it’s really great that you two choose to focus on your daughter and let the “paperwork” aside. All it is, is a piece of paper anyway, you’re already essentially married in your heart! Thanks for sharing this on Desire to Inspire so I got the chance to read about your little family!

    Sending you sunshine,
    RACHAEL

    http://thegrowingtreeblog.blogspot.com

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  42. Kaileigh says

    April 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I’m so glad you shared your story! Anyone that is judgmental can suck it because family is family – no matter how it’s made. Pieces of paper don’t make families and in my family’s case, neither does blood.

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  43. Leanne Redding says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I just want to say that I have a story as well, and I lost a lot of friends over my choice and some family was very upset. But now it is the best thing I’ve ever done and I laugh in all the nay-sayers

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  44. Leanne Redding says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    (Continued) faces and revel I’m going on five years with my hubby. Things happen unconventionally but years from now they make the best stories!

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  45. Claudia Castro says

    April 5, 2013 at 1:47 am

    I dont think its anything to be ashamed of! Its your life and why hide who you are…no piece of paper can make you better than anyone else.

    claudia @ http://www.prettylittledahlia.com

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  46. Jacy Pulford says

    April 5, 2013 at 8:18 am

    You are beautiful and brave AND God loves you all!! Every life has a journey and sharing it helps others with theirs. Keep your eyes on the positive!

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  47. Denise Bertacchi says

    April 5, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Thanks for sharing your story–you have nothing to be ashamed of, you had your kid, you love your guy and you’re sticking together. But as an old fuddy-duddy myself with 18 year of marriage under my own belt (to my college boyfriend) I have to ask…what are you waiting for? I can’t understand how people who love each other can be afraid of marriage, especially once they add kids to the mix. I hate to break it to you, but your kid doesn’t know that you’re not “official”–she knows she has a mom and a dad who love her and each other. If you were to split now the only thing that would be easy is the lack of paper work. It would still be traumatic to a kid. You have nothing else to “prepare” for, so do it. Or don’t. Don’t say you’re not ready, because, honey, you’re living the life.

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  48. Jourdan @ Two Million Miles says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:07 am

    I agree 100%! That’s my family, too. Kind of. We got together in 8th grade and got pregnant half-way through Senior year. And I come from a VERY small town where everyone knows everyone and if you don’t know what you’re doing, someone else does. I also live in a very Mormon town in Utah. So yeah, imagine the judgement I got. It got to the point where I could stop them in their tracks and tell them everything they were going to tell me because I’ve heard it so many times. Karsyn is now 18 months old and we go engaged at Christmas and are getting married in July and I couldn’t be happier!

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  49. Mandy Ford says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I love your honesty Chelsea and your sweet little family. All that matters is that love is there and it is very obvious that you all aren’t lacking in that department. 🙂 And you are SO young! LOL 🙂 So much time to make those big decisions.

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  50. Adrienne says

    April 6, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Our family got an unconventional start 15 years ago, and it all started with an unplanned pregnancy. Your story was beautiful. I can relate to so much it. My husband and I didn’t get married until five after our oldest was born. He was a part of our wedding and even got his own wedding band. 😉

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  51. Adrienne says

    April 6, 2013 at 5:57 am

    PS I’ve been enjoying your blog so much that I linked back to it this morning my Sharefest post on SITS!

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  52. Positively Amy says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Great story, Chelsea!!! I’m glad you shared!! : ) And GO YOU for sticking with school, it is SO hard to get anything done with a kiddo!! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xoxoxo

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  53. LWLH says

    April 6, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Everybody has their story and I’m glad you shared yours. It’s refreshing seeing how different families come together no matter the circumstance.

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  54. Josie @ Letters to Sophia says

    April 6, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    So crazy that this story is exactly like mine and we still aren’t married either! You have a beautiful family & I’m glad you shared your story!

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  55. Joeylee says

    April 6, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    I came across your blog from Becky at From Mrs to Mama. This is beautiful story. One I know all to well. My now fiancé and I dated for 11 years and have 3 kids together and we just got engaged 6 days ago. Great story

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  56. Karri says

    April 7, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    I tried to comment via the blogloving app on my phone the other day, but I dont think it worked. Anyway, 1) your hair makes you look totally different. wow. 2) as long as you both provide her with a loving home, nothing else should matter in anyone’s eyes 🙂
    xo

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  57. heather says

    April 7, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Love your story!!! Thanks for being so open about it as well.

    We were slow to marriage as well…7 years living together before we married and the 7 years before we had our first kid. We’ve been married 15 years now and I wouldn’t change anything about waiting so long to marry. We did what was right for us and I feel like we were a family long before marriage and long before kids.

    You’ve got to do what is right for your family and then your family will thrive!!!

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  58. Sarah Halstead says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I love this sooo much! Beautiful post Chelsea. Loved learning more about you. 🙂

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  59. Tales of a young mamma says

    April 7, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    This is SO similar to our story! We didn’t get engaged till Jasper was almost 2 and married when he was 3 and a half. It works for US 🙂

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  60. In This Wonderful Life says

    April 9, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    This is wonderful! Every story is different and you’ve been very blessed 🙂

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  61. Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says

    April 9, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    My husband proposed to me after a year and a month later I didn’t get my period. I was 19 too. I always hated our story because I felt like people would think he only proposed because of the pregnancy, but we didn’t even know at the time. Three kids later we are still happily married and I have reached the point of not caring what others think anymore. We are one happy family and that isall that matters! Thank you for sharing!

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  62. Liz Pulice says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    We have such a similar story:)Found out we were pregnant with our first when I was nineteen. It’s been three years and another little boy added to the mix, yet were still not married. Honestly, isn’t that big of a deal to either of us- so I can totally relate!

    I know there are plenty of people that will judge, but I try not to ever let it affect me. You always gotta live your life the way that makes you happy, not others.

    Glad you took the step in posting this- such a sweet story!

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  63. jldunlap says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve been debating on whether or not to share my own similar story and you’ve given me the courage to go for it!

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  64. krayzid0rk says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I feel like you just jumped in my head and wrote MY story.

    Some babies can make relationships tougher and some make then stronger. I think we’re pretty lucky ladies to have the stronger version 🙂

    Kayla
    Mamanemery.blogspot.com

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  65. Kelly {Sparkles and Shoes} says

    May 11, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    How have I never read this?? This is amazing and so are you! Keep it up girl!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  66. mamaboot says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I’m a new reader and I love this! My boyfriend and I started dating in April of 2009 as well, and we now have a little boy (22 months old). We’re not married yet either! It’s something we definitely plan to do, but we are already a family. It’ll happen when the time is right. Anyway, you don’t have to be married to be a family. 🙂 Best wishes!

    Erika

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  67. Lianne @ Lulabelle {a lifestyle blog} says

    July 15, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Beautifully written! What a great story! Not sure how I’m just now getting around to reading this!!

    xo-lianne
    http://www.lulabelleblog.com

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  68. Julie @ Living on the Ledge says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:51 am

    Families come about in all different ways, in all shapes and sizes. You should be very proud of yours. Just found your blog via Living in Yellow. 🙂

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  69. Julie @ Living on the Ledge says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:52 am

    PS – I went to college in La Crosse! And that statement just made my mouth water for a Del’s Bloody Mary.

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  70. Melyssa @ The Nectar Collective says

    September 9, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I absolutely loved reading this insight into your life! Such a beautiful story and I’m so happy everything worked out. There are times when I’ve thought I missed my period and even bought pregnancy tests out of fear. I remember how absolutely scared I was, thinking I might be pregnant. I never was, but I love your line about thinking that it was silly for you to be so afraid because Alea has changed your life in such a great way. I guess with undesired pregnancies, we tend to think of the fears a lot, but actually having a kid sounds like a totally wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  71. Sheila Lynne says

    September 10, 2013 at 1:10 am

    We have a vary similar story, However, after 8 years of sticking it out through the roughest of things, we still aren’t married, but now I constantly call the love of my life my husband. To us, we are. It’s not the wedding or the piece of paper that make you married, its the commitment to each-other. And I truly feel after reading this, you both have that. Anyways, I grew up southeastern wisconsin, near about 45 minutes from Milwaukee, and now being a few thousand miles from home (in Ohio,) it is great to see a fellow Wisconsinite, and to know I frequent your blog is awesome! .. Thank you for sharing your story Chelsea!!

    http://www.sheilalynee.wordpress.com

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  72. Kate says

    September 10, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Awww I am so glad you shared this story!

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  73. lily says

    January 14, 2014 at 12:07 am

    You are brave to share this. Thank you!!

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  74. alittletypical says

    January 19, 2014 at 3:08 am

    Thank you for sharing your story with us! It is so brave for you to speak out despite social stigma.

    Reply
  75. Karen Sargent says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I think it’s amazing that we’re the same age and yet you’re doing things that I could never do! It’s totally amazing that you have a husband, child, and are also finishing school. If it were me, I’d be totally overwhelmed. You go, girl! I love your blog and I’m totally subscribing to your posts 🙂

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  76. Ashley Prendergast says

    July 27, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    The Lord knows our hearts, Chelsea 😉 And no one is perfect. From what it looks like now you guys are still doing great, and at this point are even happily married. So many can only hope for such happiness.

    As your reader, I am happy for you and blessed that you shared your story with us!

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      • Chelsea Thom, RN
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      • Love, Love + Love!
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      • Edit Your Instagram Photos in 3 Steps
      • An Interview with Alea
      • Say Thank You To Him
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      • Hot Cocoa Made Me Cry
      • Stitch Fix #3 -- My Best Fix Yet!
      • The Perfect DIY Cold-Weather Postal + Delivery Worker Gift
      • 5 Things That Made My Week
      • How to Sync your Instagram with your Facebook Page
      • The Funny Thing About Engagement Photos
      • It's a Taste Off!
      • A Small Change
      • Super Bowl Cupcake Toppers
      • Rain Boots For The Win
      • We Set A Date!
      • Teaching Kids About Recycling
      • Gluten Free Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches
      • The Best Blogging Advice I've Never Used
      • Pickle Wrap Dip Recipe
      • Coffee Date: Wedding Planning
      • We've Got BIG News!
      • Recycled Bottles = Clothing?
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      • Shhh! Shut Down Fat Talk!
      • Instagram Blog Hop!
      • The Gingerbread House Fiasco
      • Stitch Fix #2: Lots of Patterns
      • What I Love About Christmas
      • Our Christmas Eve Tradition
      • The Best Night of My Life!
      • 'Tis The Season for Giving!
      • Snowman Pancakes
      • Christmas Cookie Ideas!
      • 4 Pounds Lost!
      • Stop The Fat Talk!
      • An End + A Beginning
      • Hello Perfect Stocking Stuffer!
      • Alea's Favorite Dress + Giveaway
      • My First Fix!
      • Get Your Monthly Dose of Happy Mail + Giveaway
      • Simple Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
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      • It's Not Child Labor if They Like It
      • I'd Rather Do Anything Than Clean
      • My Happy & Thankful List
      • DIY Tribal Print Mug
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      • Planes Craft + Movie Day!
      • Crock-Pot Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocoa
      • "Play is really the work of Childhood."
      • Don't Forget to Feed Your Soul
      • What's Honestly in my Bag
      • RoseArt Magic Fun Dough Play Date!
      • A Word on Sponsoring Blogs...
      • Are You Sick of Pumpkins Yet?
      • Floral + Leopard
      • A Happy Halloween!
      • Monday Mornings
      • Transition to Become a Work at Home Mom
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      • My Guy
      • My All-Time Favorite Fonts
      • October Deserves a Giveaway!
      • This Is Fall.
      • Bloggy Boot Camp: In Pictures
      • My Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
      • Alea Says: 3
      • And Cory Said I Couldn't Carve a Pumpkin...
      • I Learned About So Much More Than Blogging...
      • Competitive Mom Syndrome
      • $800 to Christian Louboutin!
      • Don't Be "That" Mom
      • Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake Recipe
      • Honest to Goodness
      • I did it!
      • How NOT to Prepare for a Blog Conference
      • 20 Things
      • The Easiest Dinner... Ever!
      • A Quick & Easy Bento-Style Lunch or Snack!
      • Transition from Summer to Fall
      • In Case You Need a Smile...
      • Wishes for my Daughter
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      • I'm Actually Craving Vegetables?
      • September Group Giveaway!
      • My Take on Religion
      • A Weekend Wedding
      • Confession: I'm A Diet Cheater
      • 4 Things Cory & I Will Always Disagree On
      • DIY Magic Princess Wand
      • Baby #2?
      • 6 Seconds Flat (& a Giveaway!)
      • Currently: Alea Edition
      • Hello Monday
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      • Stepping Out of my Comfort Zone
      • A Study Snack Break + 3 Complaints
      • DIY Baseball T-shirt
      • A No-Make-up, Messy Hair Kinda Coffee Date
      • Not Your Normal 20-Something
      • The Little Mermaid DIY Beach Play Diorama
      • Teaching a Three-Year-Old to Pose
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      • Oh Hey! It's Coffee Date Time!
      • Melissa Rose Design Review + Giveaway
      • Loving On Chevron
      • "Have A Good Day At School Mommy!"
      • The ABCs of Alea
      • Finding a Balance: My Last Semester
      • The Cabin [part two]
      • Coffee Date [and a vlog]
      • Kiwi Crate Review
      • If I Were A Real Fashion Blogger...
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      • Target Does It Again
      • Don't Enter This Giveaway
      • The Cabin [part one]
      • #ItsAllGood
      • Why Unfollowing Is Okay
      • Tips to Taking Photos for Your Blog
      • Fruity Pebbles Parfait
      • Summer Bucket List: S'mores
      • Simple Ways to De-stress
      • 5 Blogs that Inspire Me
      • Crunchy BBQ Chicken Tenders Recipe
      • 5 Reasons I Might Hate Your Blog
      • DIY Artwork Cork Board
      • Liquid Gold For Our Busy Guys
      • Kiwi Shop Review + Giveaway
      • July in Review
      • Where you can find me today...
      • Building A Business, Blog And Brand
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      • Learning to Dress for Me.
      • Kids Activity: Painting Flower Pots
      • Alea's First *Real* Haircut
      • Easy Italian Pasta Salad
      • 7 Best Cleaning Tips, Tricks, & Lists
      • The Shortest Vlog EVER!
      • Who doesn't love a good GIF?
      • July Giveaway
      • A Day in Taylor's Falls
      • Do You #GiveACup?
      • Teaching Your Kids to Give Back with Champions for Kids
      • Meal Planning for Weekend Guests + Summer Parties
      • Alea + The Break-In Proof Door
      • A Letter to Myself
      • Closet Overhaul (Complete with Embarrassing Before Photos!)
      • Photography for Beginners: Shooting in Manual for Beginners
      • Summer Bucket List Update: Smoothies
      • One Week: My Progress
      • Coffee Date (Vlog) + Five Things
      • Grilled Chicken + Caprese Lettuce Wraps
      • 4 Ways to Spiff Up a T-shirt
      • A Cruise Fit For A Princess
      • Photography for Beginners: 5 Camera Bag Must-Haves
      • GroopDealz + $50 to Anthropologie
      • Maxi Dress: 3 Ways + a giveaway
      • A "Before" Post
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      • Weekend Love
      • Lego Cakes + Short Hair Raves
      • A 'Monster' Craft: Juice Box Seed Starters
      • This One's For You
      • #TrendyLittle + A Favorite Snack
      • A Toddler Summer Wishlist
      • A Better Butter Recap
      • Dishwasher Detergent Woes #MyPlatinum
      • I Cut Off 12" of Hair
      • 3 Reasons Age 3 is Trying My Patience
      • We're Too Hard On Ourselves
      • How To: Portion Sizes + Snacking Healthy
      • The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
      • Any Guy Can Be A Father
      • What Do YOU Think About Genetic Testing?
      • Let's Chat + A Favor, Please?
      • 3 Easy Recipes + $50 to Walmart Giveaway
      • Mixing Patterns + My 3 Worst Traits
      • My Mismatched Mini Fashion Blogger
      • Trouble in Potty Training Paradise
      • Oh Ya I Sound Canadian, Eh?
      • Silly Things Alea Says
      • Alea's New Best Friend + Giveaway
      • Milwaukee
      • A Recipe to Help You Drink More Water
      • Sambazon Giveaway #MomsMeet
      • Weekend Love
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      • Step Out of Your Box
      • Why We Don't Use Butter & Why We Do Shop At Walmart
      • A Blogging Giveaway
      • Skinned Knees + Jean Jackets #TrendyLittle
      • Planting our Raised Garden Bed + The Big Reveal
      • I Used to be a Brace Face
      • Sweet Made Sweeter
      • Win $200 to Tiffany & Co.
      • Just Make Your Man Build It #DigIn
      • The BEST Summer Shoes
      • Awkward + Awesome
      • Ten Tips to Being a Successful Student
      • Kids Activity: A Lesson in Color-Mixing
      • Our Summer Bucket List
      • The Cutest Greeting Cards
      • Sometimes...
      • BRING IT!
      • Juice Boxes + Park Buddies
      • Quit the Gossip
      • Morning Snuggles
      • Alea Took Over My Vlog!
      • dirty dishes
      • Getting Supplies for our Raised Garden Bed #DigIn
      • A Giveaway for Mothers
      • a weekend in review
      • 5 Tips: Take Photos of Yourself
      • Painted Toes, Chips & "Selling Sales"
      • We're Building a Vegetable Garden! #DigIn
      • I Don't Want Another Baby
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      • Trendy Little: First Trip to the Park!
      • Sponsor in May
      • One Hundred + Forty Dollars
      • a little bit of sass
      • A Sugar-Free Ice Cream Topping
      • Is it Finally Spring?
      • I Forgot Our Anniversary
      • You're Not a Blogger Until...
      • Trendy Little: Artists
      • Toddler Activity: DIY Travel Chalk & Magnet Board
      • Gluten Free Tortilla Crusted Sweet Potato Burger
      • a quiet space
      • 5 Ways to be More Productive
      • A 235 Calorie Wrap
      • A Belated Minimalist
      • 3 Steps to Cleaner & Greener Laundry
      • $50 to Better Life Bags Giveaway!
      • Trendy Little Link-Up: Kids + Technology
      • Sprinkles in Your Coffee
      • Still a Baby
      • A Sick Little
      • Coffee + The Color Green
      • Add a Touch of Luxury
      • DIY Chalkboard Mug + K-cup Gift
      • WARNING: My White Legs May Blind You.
      • What Would You Do With $120 to Sephora?
      • Trendy Little: Taking Pictures WITH Your Kids
      • Southwest Salad in a Jar
      • Today's Post Brought to You by the Letter "E"
      • A Very Un-Pinterest Birthday
      • Five. Coffee. Vlog.
      • The Story of Our Family
      • Happy Birthday Alea Lou!
      • Get Your Shine On
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      • Must-Have Blogging Apps
      • 2 Bite Club + Printable
      • Blog Crush: Life as Liz
      • Ask Me Anything (+ vlog)
      • Big Announcement: #DigIn to Spring!
      • Blog Crush: Little Spindle
      • March Snowstorms Bring April Showers?
      • Meet My New Boyfriend
      • Trendy Little: A Link Up
      • Eighty + Eighty
      • The Easiest, Yummiest Soup You'll Ever Make
      • Vintage Goodness (+ giveaway)
      • Is it Spring yet?
      • Chobani Champions: Review + Giveaway
      • An Un-Fashion Post
      • Toddler Activity: Coffee Filter Umbrellas
      • 30 Day Shred + Ice Cream
      • A Word to my Picky Eater
      • Mom's are the Best
      • Sometimes Relaxation + Messy Hair Trumps All
      • Artsy Anthro Yellow + Leather Giveaway
      • Taking Pictures of Yourself is so Awkward!
      • the anatomy of the perfect cup of coffee
      • It's Okay to Make Mistakes
      • Ready for some Change
      • Blog Crush: Life of O'Riley
      • Coffee Date + Five Favorite Beauty Products
      • It's My Birthday + Keurig Giveaway
      • a little bit of neutral
      • Recipe: Cranberry Brown Rice Pudding
      • our life lately
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      • Camera Accessories Wish List
      • Playing Dress-Up
      • What's In My Bag?
      • Advertise for my Birthday Month!
      • White Table Crafts + Giveaway
      • Toddler Activity: Snow Spray
      • Wholly Guac + Giveaway
      • don't take yourself too seriously
      • Feel More Beautiful + a Giveaway
      • February Giveaway
      • This is our Life
      • Coffee Date + Vlog
      • 5 Loves
      • Must-Have Blogging Apps
      • Comfort Comes First
      • Tooth Fairy
      • 10 Days to Beautiful + a freebie
      • Songbirds & Buttons Group Giveaway!
      • Week in Review...
      • Sometimes Things Get Messy
      • Crock-Pot Series: Roast Sandwiches
      • Wear Red
      • Blog Books: A Review
      • Life Lately
      • win 1 year of advertising!
      • A Photo Challenge
      • be like you
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      • Crock-Pot Series: Apple Cider
      • Stripes. Polka dots. Leopard.
      • sponsor in february
      • Bloggers Fart, too
      • The Most Awesomest Energy Bars Ever
      • Valentine's Craft & a Giveaway
      • Magic Monster Smoothie: Recipe
      • Grey + Muffin-top Talk
      • Erin Condren Life Planner Giveaway
      • Bodsculpt: Giveaway
      • our life lately
      • a morning in manual
      • new camera
      • My Favorites on Instagram
      • Toddler Style: Mint Green & Polka Dots
      • walking contradiction
      • Valentine's Day Printable (free)
      • Mug Cake: a recipe
      • Let's Do This
      • Solitaire + Giveaway
      • Datevitation: Review & Giveaway
      • Confidence In Flats & A Chambray
      • Alea Speaks: 2
      • the past few weeks
      • a day in the life
      • Our Christmas'
      • cute & cozy
      • Wells Fargo Community #spon
      • Obligatory NY Resolution Post
      • Introducing Linkel Designs & a Giveaway
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      • Sweet Relish! Giveaway!
      • December Group Giveaway: $75 to Amazon
      • Join me in the New Year!
      • An Interview with Alea Lou
      • chocolate-dipped pretzels
      • FREEDOM!
      • heart of haiti
      • Aren't Toddlers Wonderful?
      • Finals
      • Still Speechless
      • p.v Body: a monthly fitness subscription box!
      • Kindle Fire Giveaway!
      • Just Dance: Disney Party
      • Blog-Working Wednesday!
      • BabbaBox: Purposeful Playtime with your Little
      • Shh, it's a secret!
      • life lately!
      • headbands for Christmas
      • Take a Time-Out with PEOPLE
      • MN Group Giveaway!
      • DIY>> Personalized Mug
      • It's not too late to sponsor!
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      • AZO: Survive the Season
      • Life Lately & a link-up
      • #4gifts -- WEAR
      • Just Dance 4: Our new favorite
      • Future Fashion Blogger
      • the importance of togetherness
      • Stocking Stuffers from World Market
      • #4gifts -- NEED
      • Alphabet Photography
      • Blurb Review & Giveaway
      • The Knitting Project
      • PEOPLE Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive & Giveaway
      • Give Thanks Giveaway
      • #4Gifts -- WANT
      • I believe...
      • Win $1500 Shopping Spree OR a year of BabbaBoxes!
      • coffee for president
      • pumpkin farm: our favorite time of the year
      • BabbaBox: The Perfect Holiday Gift
      • Chris Mann Review
      • 4 Gifts - Changing the way you gift. A Blog Series.
      • the importance of vision insurance
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      • Giveaway Say HEY!
      • homemade tortilla chips
      • CSI: Miami Heat Wave | Review
      • Upcycled snack container
      • Lose the Cushion + Giveaway
      • our hullabalu
      • fall is about...
      • crock-pot pumpkin spice coffee
      • Sweet December Hats Review + Giveaway
      • a sick day
      • Sleep Pink Party!
      • Living Room Inspiration: WM
      • Recipe: Taco Bake
      • a road trip in pictures
      • HANA review
      • First Hospital Clinical
      • Sept-Ober Giveaway Day!
      • UNREAL candy #bzzagent #gotitfree
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      • Christmas Shop Swap! Want to Join?
      • Advertise HERE in October!
      • a little sing-a-long
      • Meet Veralynn!
      • yogurt covered frozen grapes
      • Say Hello!
      • banana bread: a fall favorite
      • beads & pipe cleaners
      • Glade Expressions Review #bzzagent
      • Dancing Queen
      • these are my people
      • practically free zit cream
      • my tiny dancer
      • my Ubokia market place
      • M.A.C. review
      • it's been a week
      • toddler activity: chalk paint
      • wednesday thoughts
      • two tattoos
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      • week in pictures #instafriday
      • the diabetes rap
      • back to school jitters
      • meet Karly from Three in Three
      • we have an orange kitchen: world market
      • Oh hey Friday & an ANNOUNCEMENT!
      • Feature: Rellas Bellas
      • early mornings and why I love them
      • a baseball weekend
      • accepting September sponsors
      • That's What She Said: Feature & Giveaway
      • Feature & Giveaway: Life on LeRoy
      • happy friday -- a week in review
      • 500--scratch that-- 600 Follower Giveaway!
      • Thursday Latelies |and| firmoo
      • proof i'm a horrible mother
      • 5-Strand Braided Headbands
      • insta-ketchup
      • our last days of summer list
      • currently...
      • Kintage: Featured Giveaway
      • shabby apple giveaway
      • coffee date: let's get real
      • self portrait & 5 things
      • Twin Cities Blogger Meet-Up Announcement!
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      • sometimes
      • 30 Day Shred: The Results
      • coffee date!
      • corn on the cob + other firsts
      • sponsor intro & giveaway
      • i'd love to have you!
      • i dyed my hair
      • spruce up your space with World Market
      • french braid tutorial
      • Coffee Date: vlog
      • sleeping in, photoshop, an update.
      • you're invited: girls night out
      • old school diner & a ball game
      • popsicles and front porch sittin'
      • don't give up
      • DIY Burlap Mason Jar Candle Holder
      • Feature: Maggie -- This Little Life of Mine (and giveaway)
      • If You Like it Then You Better Put a Name on It!
      • milk-painted toast: toddler activity
      • specs
      • our weekend in pictures
      • tennis with a toddler
      • our fourth
      • Paint Chip Matching Game: Tutorial
      • life's a beach
      • a week in review
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      • bring me some peanuts and cracker jacks
      • 5 Questions with Ashlea!
      • being a toddler is tough
      • Sponsor Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles & Giveaway!
      • last week
      • my do over moment
      • beach trip must-have: confidence
      • Potty Training: In Summary
      • Potty Training: The Big Day
      • Potty Training: The Prep
      • Alea's a Monkey!
      • Potty-Training Series
      • Alea Speaks: 1
      • a week in photos
      • Choose to Rent!
      • A Day of Small Victories!
      • Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Inserts #bzzagent
      • drink more water
      • Toddler Food: Banana Dog
      • New Look!
      • insta-friday
      • 4-eyes
      • Little Bits of Happiness: 1
      • Again a Runner
      • while I was away...
      • coffee on a monday
      • Mini-Bucket-List >> Insta Friday
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      • A Whole Lotta Nada!
      • a mom is a teacher
      • I'm back!
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      • 1 week till 2
      • this blog & a new winner
      • Group Giveaway WINNER!
      • Birthday Giveaway Day!
      • It's My Birthday!
      • belated valentines day.
      • a sweet treat
      • Ephesians 111:11
      • 5 things: March
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      • leap day snow day.
      • birthday wish list
      • Shabby Apple Winner-- Was it you?
      • iPhone & instagram
      • Friendly Friday | Linky | Through the Eyes of the Mrs.
      • Just wanted to say..
      • warning: this post talks about poop.
      • best dad ever.
      • shabby apple giveaway
      • Friendly Friday | I miss my friends
      • Caths
      • Valentines Crayons
      • Music Monday: Breakin' the Rules
      • Friendly Friday | Blogs I'm Loving | Linky
      • let's sit down for coffee
      • baby's first haircut
      • shameless self promotion
      • Girl Behind the Blog
      • pickle wrap dip
      • 5 Things | February
      • Friendly Friday | Week 1 | Linky
      • Meal Planning | Relish! | Giveaway
      • A vent | Are you a winner?
      • WW: Alea Lou | Winners!
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      • Sesame Street Live!
      • The Hunger Line
      • a weekend away.
      • 48 Questions [and are you a winner?]
      • Inroducing a NEW Friday Linky!
      • Phone Pics of January
      • Feature Post: Up Mommy Creek
      • January Group Giveaway
      • RDD: Hosting Giveaways [and a giveaway!]
      • Music Monday: Tiny Dancer
      • January Sponsors!
      • Sponsor Call, Ya'll!
      • Up Mommy Creek Feature & Giveaway!
      • Not always rainbows and butterflies...
      • Going to the Park in January
      • Music Monday: Jason Aldean
      • Snippets of our Christmas | A little late
      • Dreams are coming true
      • Links you will Love
      • Guest Post: Sunny Vanilla
      • Fill in the Blank Friday {1}
      • Recipe | No Bean Chili
      • Girl's Best Friend
      • WW: Cousin Love
      • Bubble Bath
      • 5 Things
      • Music Monday: Collin Graves
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      • Resolutions | I can do this!
      • Lately
      • Tag! You're it!
      • Sick.
      • Happy Holidays!
      • Lots of Winners!
      • Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
      • WW: You Light Up My Life
      • The Sandwich of Perfection
      • Snippets of Christmas
      • Music Monday: Jenn Bostic & a GIVEAWAY!
      • Ad Space Giveaway!
      • Calling all January Sponsors!
      • 2 NEW Winners!
      • On my heart...
      • Winning!
      • my comfort food --and a winner--
      • Are you a winner?
      • WW: Cheese!
      • {winners!}
      • Dear Fall,
      • Music Monday: The Band Perry {and a winner}
      • Guest Post: How to Survive the Challenging Times
      • Final 100 Follower Giveaway from Me!
      • --Giveaway-- Day 5: Signed Dave Owens CD!
      • thankful for my neighbors
      • --Giveaway-- Day 4: Imprintalish
      • --Giveaway-- Day 3: Miss Bobee & $10 Starbucks Card
      • wordless wednesday: melt my heart
      • --Giveaway-- Day 3: Crafty Cake Girl
      • --Giveaway-- Day 2: Three Bees Creations
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      • Week in Phone Pics
      • Thursday Latelies: on a Friday
      • comfies
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      • Getting in the Christmas Spirit
      • Have You Heard of: GlassesUSA.com?
      • Alea Lou Update
      • November Sponsor Highlight
      • wavy hair tutorial
      • I'm over at Bright Wishes today...
      • a little phone pic catch-up
      • Come visit me...
      • I Am Because...
      • let us give thanks
      • sleep update
      • i dyed muh hairs
      • I'm back!
      • five things i love about you
      • DIY Placard >> {guest post: karly from three in three}
      • WW: Organized, Perfect, Chaos
      • Advice Every Mother Should Read >> Guest Post: Ashley from 5ohWifey
      • what i'm wearing this week...
      • how to enjoy fall: Kathryn from The Fashionography
      • As of Late: 10 Things
      • WW: Spontaneity {& A WINNER!}
      • a day in the life of: Lisa from Tales of a Young Housewife
      • I just want her to sleep...
      • trick-or-treat, smell my feet
      • a little late: pumpkin carving photo dump
      • The Perfect Fall Boots
      • Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
      • What's for Dinner?: Taco Topping Bar
      • WW: Trip to Pinehaven Farm
      • {Giveaway} My Memories
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      • Dirt Cake Cups {Guest Post!}
      • Guest Post, Anyone?
      • Painting Pumpkins
      • Eff, Marry, Kill
      • Pinterest: It's What's for Dinner {V6}
      • Wordless Wednesday: Don't Leave Me
      • Elaine
      • And the winner is...
      • Week in Phone Pics {5}
      • School Lunch Edition: What's For Dinner {V5}
      • Breathe in, Breathe out
      • What I Love About My Body
      • Welcome to the World: Tenley Nora
      • Cha'Cha'Check it out!
      • {GIVEAWAY}: Oh So Heart Felt!
      • Week in Phone Pics {4}
      • What's for Dinner? {V4} Jazzin' Up Spaghetti Sauce
      • Wordless Wednesday: It's ok to get messy!
      • Ten on Ten: October
      • Autumn.
      • Week in Phone Pics {3}
      • Share Your Joy: Chevron DIY
      • Wordless{ish} Wednesday
      • Nervous!
      • 18 months
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      • Week in Phone Pics {2}
      • Share Your Joy: I got in!
      • Wordless Wednesday: Where did the time go?
      • A to Z: about me
      • I Did It!
      • Wanna Swap?
      • 5k
      • Week in (i wish i had an) iPhone pictures {1}
      • What's For Dinner? V.3
      • New hairs
      • Wordless[ish] Wednesday
      • She's Craftay
      • {sorta} New Design!
      • Fall Bucket List
      • This is my Family:
      • Walk this Way
      • Easy, Peasy Italian Chicken
      • I Look Up To You.
      • It Won't Be Like This For Long...
      • Lets talk hair...
      • What's For Dinner V.2
      • Is it the weekend yet?
      • Cup of Encouragement
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      • Wordless[ish] Wednesday
      • What's For Dinner V.1
      • WAHM-- Not an easy task...
      • Steppin' Out: V.1
      • Happy Birthday Bobbi!
      • Now on BlogLovin!
      • Love me some Panera
      • Wordless{ish} Wednesdays: Cat naps and snuggles
      • Giveaway Goods
      • DIY: Recipe Box
      • Take me out to the ball game...
      • Veggie Tales
      • Guest Post: Landscapes of ME
      • A Mini Cinderelly
      • Friday Favorites
      • Worldess[ish] Wednesday
      • A Stormy Tuesday
      • Foodie Friday: Spaghetti Sauce
      • No TV Day!
      • Wordless[ish] Wednesday
      • Come visit me at As We Grow today...
      • Mama Monday!
      • Summer Scarf Giveaway!
      • 2000 Page Views!
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      • Wordless Wednesdays
      • Favorite Black & White Movie
      • Mommy Monday!
      • Photos from my Week
      • Old Lady!
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