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Heather

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About Me

I am a mom to the two most beautiful boys, Aiden (2 yrs) & Bennett (4 months). I never knew how much I'd love being a mom but they are the center of my universe and my life revolves around them. I am one of the lucky ones who got to marry my best friend, Erik. We've been married for 4 yrs now, crazy huh!
We live in the sticks of Maine, a little south of Bangor on a little Farm we have dubbed Shivering Stars farm, for those cold winter nights. I have my 3 fabulous horses, Reno, Babe & Sevens, 2 of whom I compete in local combined training events.
Hopefully when my kids are a little older I can compete more and maybe get a "big" horse (my mom always said if I had to ride horses at least I have small ones so it's not so far to fall...LOL...and I can attest it does hurt more when you fall from the bigger ones...LOL).
Right now I am a stay at home mom...having been laid off from my cooshy work from home job after Bennett was born. That's OK though...I've got 7 months paid off to spend with my boys & then hopefully I wont have to go back...but we will cross that bridge when we get to it.I love being at home with the boys...although having Aidenrunning around wreaking havoc with the 16 week old pup (abbey), while trying to also care for Bennett makes for a full time job & a half in itself. But I wouldn't trade it for anything.So, all in all life it good! If you are in Maine give us a shout and stop by to visit our little farm!Enjoy the slide show. These are pics from when Aiden was born and the last few are pics we took on Thursday.
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Your Birth Month is March
You love life and exude an outgoing, cheerful vibe.
Blessed with a great sense of humor, you can laugh at adversity.
Your soul reflects: Respect, desire, and generosity
Your gemstone: Aquamarine
Your flower: Daffodil
Your colors: White and light blue What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

My Interests

My two boys are my number one interest. Horses and horse back riding, scrapbooking, reading, gardening, my chickens (who ever thought I'd be such a chicken lover!!!), and my farm!I am also a huge attachment parenting advocate. I love to wear my boys and having a wardrobe of baby wearing wraps & slings and I am constantly trying out new ones. I am a breastfeeding advocate also. I used infant signing with my 2 yr old and am already starting with the four month old. Aiden, at 1 yr old, had a vocabulary of 100+ signs that he used. It was too cool. I now teach parent workshops about infant signing (check out www.littlehandssign.com).Dude! You're 100% from Massachusetts!

Dude! Me and Sully and Fitzie and Sean are gonna hit Landsdowne tonight after the game, hang out at the Beerworks. I'll pick you up at the Coop at 6.

How Massachusetts are you?
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I'd like to meet:

First on my list would have to be my big brother...I always wanted a big brother but unfortunately he passed a few weeks before I was born.Next I'd love to meet some of the horse worlds most famous...The O'Connors,Marge Goldstein Engle,Laura Chapot, etc.

Music:

Well...surprise, surprise...anything country.

Movies:

I really don't have much time for movies but when I get a free sec I like to watch romantic comedies or comedies in general. Most recently saw the Devil Wears Prada on our flight to Las Vegas! Good flick.

Television:

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Books:

I'll read just about anything. Right now I'm reading some postive parenting books (I think Kid Cooperation is the name of one), cause a two year old learns very quickly the fastest way to drive you insane! LOL. We have a new puppy so I have a few dog training books I've got out that I occassionally pop open for help. Nothing for fiction right now...Waiting for that next Harry Potter book!

Heroes:

My Mom & Dad would be top on my list. They are the best in the world! My Grandmother...how she brought up 8 kids on $50 a week I will never figure out! My sister, I am so proud of her for finally attaining her dream. Now a teacher for second grade at our old elementary school. And not to leave him out...my Bro...he is so growed up now. And last but not definitely not least my husband. The most perfect father & husband there is.

My Blog

Check out our family blog

http://thedowfamilyblog.blogspot.com/
Posted by Heather on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:32:00 PST

Surrendering to Motherhood - Losing Your Mind, Finding Your Soul ~Iris Krasnow

Another book, another blog.  It never used to take me this long to finish a book.  I love to read but now my main focus is elsewhere I guess. This was a tough book to get into.  The fir...
Posted by Heather on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:21:00 PST

Mitten Strings For God - Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry ~Katrina Kenison

I've been wanting to get started with my blog for a while now.  I've just finished reading Mitten Strings for God while I was eating my lunch and just had to share this book with you all.  I...
Posted by Heather on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 11:14:00 PST

Tag Your It!

Sorry it took me so long Kim!! TAG! UR ITtag ur it **Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themself. People who get tagged need to write their own blog about their seven things as well a...
Posted by Heather on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:24:00 PST