tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890697539851570832024-03-13T21:42:35.905-07:00The Hoopes HomesteadIt's Always Happy Hour♡The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-59447848230107949102015-02-26T14:16:00.001-08:002015-02-26T14:16:52.534-08:00My Cup Runith Over<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZutk-9DjBg/VO-ZsjUvbMI/AAAAAAAAAQg/mJyTF2qk8gY/s1600/PicsArt_1424987423045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZutk-9DjBg/VO-ZsjUvbMI/AAAAAAAAAQg/mJyTF2qk8gY/s400/PicsArt_1424987423045.jpg" /></a></div>The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-34354937018131601572015-01-23T09:50:00.002-08:002015-01-23T09:50:37.456-08:00Got Milk?Let's talk Breastfeeding! I absolutely love BF! It is so much easier thank measuring, heating, sterilizing bottles but we had a dodoctors appointment earlier this week and Boone only gained .5 lb in 1 month. It got me thinking! How much is he eating?! So I started pumping again and only got 2oz... WHAT.. (picture me pulling my hair)! So I've been drinking water like crazy...pumping religiously every 2 hrs ( yes folks even at night..yuck)..and started taking Fenugreek. ..now my son is very healthy looking...but I'm surprised. .2oz?! So I've been doing this for 3 days now and just 2 pills of the Fenugreek. ..I'm hoping for an increase in milk and hoping to store it as well! Any Advice?!
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My life right now..Medela, H2o, and Fenugreek!
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LOVE THIS LITTLE MAN♡ The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-57350207739329571542015-01-22T09:29:00.002-08:002015-01-22T09:35:38.527-08:00What color is that?Let's talk Poop! I never thought I would care, inspect, or smell my son's poop as much as I do! I've heard the stories and was warned that poop will be a common topic for the first year of mommy hood but REALLY! why do I care somuch but ggosh darn I do...I'm the first one inspecting the color..asking my husband why does it smell like that?...whenwas his last poop? How much did he poop? Ok, now let's talk constipation! I am exclusively breastfeeding, but I needed out..out of the house and away just for a few hours to myself ( as soon as I get out I feel so guilty) but for my sanity and Chris', it's best. So i went to Green Farms last Sunday, so I pumped and made 2 bottles just in case...but my supply has been struggling so we mixed 2 oz of formula in each bottle. ( I'll elaborate on my milk supply later this week) we have given him 2oz of formula but never any more. So long story short. ..he didn't poop for 7 days....can you even imagine it. I was stressed ...where was the poop...why hasn't he pooped...he has eaten so much where could it be hiding...should I take him to the doctor. ..Apple juice...prune juice...suppositorie. ..enema...AHHH!! well he did go on day 8..i did do one suppositorie and apple juice with water mixer....i love being a new mom! And I proudly say I am that mom that worries about my son's poop! I feel like I am officially in the moms club now! Hi, my name is Brooklyn, and I have shit on the brain all the time!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bnTM7at6lvE/VMEzE4nVwtI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/735DjjizhQE/s1600/20141104_134601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bnTM7at6lvE/VMEzE4nVwtI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/735DjjizhQE/s320/20141104_134601.jpg" /></a></div>The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-54701578319474251332015-01-17T14:11:00.000-08:002015-01-17T14:11:20.081-08:00Where Did You Go 2014?I honestly can't believe how much has changed from Jan. 2014 to Jan 2015! Last year on Jan 8, 2014 Chris and I were telling our family and friends that we were going to have a baby...an unbelievable thing to conceive (pun intended) but not a surprise..."when your not pulling out/or on birth control", it's not a surprise...per my husband. We are all adults here right? and I did say honestly in the beginning! Anyways..we were laying in bed listening to our 4 month old crying...1. Because he wants held 2. Because he's tired..and we couldn't help but to laugh because the exact same time LAST year our minds were racing for what was to come, we laughed!
I, Brooklyn... can proudly say I had my son the Natural Way on September 12 2014. I won't go into all the details of our birth story but that fact above I am beyond proud and will tell anyone! I read and read article after article trying to prepare myself for the big day but everyone has THEIR day and will have THEIR own story, and I wouldn't change a single thing about mine and am happy with all of it! The advice that I will give to any soon to be first time mommy...Breath, I recommend Lamaze Classes (it's not only informative for mommy to be, but my husband payed more attention than I did and it helped him during the big event). Try, I know it's hard but try to enjoy every minute of pregnancy. .feeling the kicks and jabs, the alone time with your man, enjoy the not knowing, the dreaming of your baby. It all goes so fast. ..just enjoy!
It's so important to have a good support system with you in your room, I had my husband on my left and mom on my right, I can't stress this enough...have someone designated to take pictures...lots because you can never go back andyou will forget. .it's easier to erase those not so flattering pictures, but those seem to be my favorite!
I had such a wonderful pregnancy and birth. .i really am such a lucky girl..so many wonderful people to support us throughout this experience. ..i love you all.
I also want to also give a special thanks to my husband. I couldn't have done it without you♡
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I promise to bring everyone up to date with more posts! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-34092677714875725072014-02-09T07:23:00.000-08:002014-02-09T07:23:17.077-08:00Baby Hoopes is making his/her arrival....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66H4vOc9Vrg/UvebKzpmIxI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/eRwjWN-Y0O4/s1600/wedding+pictures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66H4vOc9Vrg/UvebKzpmIxI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/eRwjWN-Y0O4/s320/wedding+pictures.jpg" /></a></div>
We are so excited to announce Baby Hoopes is due September 14, 2014. We went to our first appointment Thursday February 6 and it was everything and more. We had our ultrasound first and it was so amazing, we got to see our peanut and the heartbeat(174 bpm)...boy/girl??? We don't care we just were so thrilled to see that little heart beating! We have our 12 week appointment in 3 weeks to see our Doctor, so we can find out more then:) Has anyone ever heard of taking Flouride while pregnant due to having well water?? I've never heard of this, and am not quite sure we need that...comments!! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-58895203119992193692014-02-03T15:00:00.001-08:002014-02-03T15:00:23.048-08:00We cant wait to know about you Baby HHappy Monday All! We both are so excited for Thursday, this will be our first Dr 's appointment to learn <strike>more</strike> any information on Baby H. Not exactly sure how far along we are but I certainly see a baby bump!! And we are already so in love:) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TOXzaySywlU/UvAddbWmJWI/AAAAAAAAAKA/auj7ym-5LWI/s1600/PicsArt_1391467467255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TOXzaySywlU/UvAddbWmJWI/AAAAAAAAAKA/auj7ym-5LWI/s320/PicsArt_1391467467255.jpg" /></a></div>
I can't figure out how to flip it the right way but you can see. So excited to do the posts! So far feeling good, just the nausea and tiredness! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-51943038035325712172014-01-26T08:48:00.000-08:002014-01-26T08:48:40.951-08:00Photoshop may just be my new best friend <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m0RKJUdsQWE/UuU60rN4AeI/AAAAAAAAAJw/_jP7XA0JpaE/s1600/Bear+Photoshop+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m0RKJUdsQWE/UuU60rN4AeI/AAAAAAAAAJw/_jP7XA0JpaE/s320/Bear+Photoshop+.jpg" /></a></div>
So excited to announce that I just downloaded my first Photoshop program:) Took big boys picture in the snow this morning, tweaked it a little, and this is what we have! I think it looks cool and I'm excited to upgrade the blog pictures and we are excited to do some cool weekly pregnancy pictures coming in about 2 weeks. We are waiting until after we see the Doctor. Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-60152503285923558122014-01-20T19:24:00.000-08:002014-01-20T19:24:21.978-08:00Chris' Look When I'm Driving...Everytime!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/64/4b/6d/644b6d708057ac8dc0f1d8908357d1ca.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/64/4b/6d/644b6d708057ac8dc0f1d8908357d1ca.jpg" /></a></div>
Haha Looking on Pinterest( oh how much I love you pinterest), I found this and literally busted out laughing!! Does anyone else find this as funny as I do!! I <3 Laughter! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-26110543904307194712014-01-20T10:34:00.000-08:002014-01-20T10:34:30.760-08:00CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE Starting to really get this blog thing down:) I love change, to a certain degree that is meaning on my demands! I rearrange our furniture twice a month, I've changed where our silverware goes 3 times in 5 years. It's just in my nature to rearrange, grow, clean, change. As you can see I've changed my blog already:) I'm sure it won't be the last time. But things are about to change for us in a big way shortly, and I'm overwhelmed, but truly excited and ready for the adventure:)The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-56411300025958846422014-01-15T08:16:00.000-08:002014-01-15T08:16:41.008-08:00BABY HThe feelings you feel when you get that positive are so overwhelming! We will go to our first appt the first week of February and we can't wait. We have no clue what to expect and I'm a little nervous but overall excited. I'm actually feeling great so far other than some nausea, sore boobies, fatigue, hungry all the time and running to the bathroom. I have noticed my hair is greasy and I'm having some slight acne nothing bad, I also notice I'm hot all the time. JUST KEEPING IT REAL :) ....maybe a little too real for some! Once we have our appt. I will start posting some photos and give more updates:) Thank you for the comments too, I love them and feel free to leave any advice we are all ears! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-59120330975721804242014-01-13T16:36:00.001-08:002014-01-13T16:36:15.757-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ed/59/4c/ed594c42bc37122f94887778ceafe102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ed/59/4c/ed594c42bc37122f94887778ceafe102.jpg" /></a></div>
YES!!! We are expecting our first little bundle of joy:) Chris and I are so thrilled and can't wait to share our adventure with you all! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-61160420020984329602014-01-10T06:27:00.001-08:002014-01-20T12:11:24.649-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.photos2.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp53737%3Enu=4;93%3E356%3E23:%3EWSNRCG=35855469;832;nu0mrj" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.photos2.walmart.com/232323232%7Ffp53737%3Enu=4;93%3E356%3E23:%3EWSNRCG=35855469;832;nu0mrj" /></a></div>
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SO...I wanted to do a really cool post and talk about all the pics, but things have come up(which I will elaborate on more later on :) )....but for now enjoy picture overload!!!
Xoxo B
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Hey Folks!! Hope everyone had a great New Year! Mine was the best and I'm so excited for 2014 :) I want to start the new year with wedding posts!! Weddings make everyone happy and I love looking at others pictures. It's strange because I want to have this "cool"/ relatable/ realistic blog so for me this was a big monumental moment for me and obviously very real!! So I want to share:) All photos are courtesy of Lisa Schwartz Photography!!
Chris and I got married in June, it was so hot that day but a beautiful one! When my parents and I were driving yo the ceremony my dad said "BROOK one day you will look up at the sky and it will remind you of this day...it's a great feeling and day when that happens". We couldn't get there fast enough! We had an outdoors ceremony at the Blue Bird Farm, we had a few of our closest friends and family, I'll let the pictures do the talking...So blessed..I love my husband!
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I will be posting more Photos don't worry!! I enjoy your comments too so feel free to leave em! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-48591307860501707102013-12-30T18:30:00.000-08:002014-01-01T08:33:23.363-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/37/0f/93/370f93691dd214cd3744234619194cc3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/37/0f/93/370f93691dd214cd3744234619194cc3.jpg" /></a></div>
Let's talk DIETS for a moment. In 6 months, I will find myself hopefully in a new 2 piece with a Margarita soaking up the sun lounging on a chair at the beach!
Anyways the point is...I desperately want to be in shape and looking good. My cousins are going to be there and they look like my thigh on a good day.
I wouldn't say that I've struggled with weight but just want to be healthier and a little sexier for the husband! So 2014 is going to be the dawn of a new ass lol I guess I just need to begin building a game plan...little less scratch that No Mountain Dew and portion control!!! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-11900658526886115502013-12-29T16:55:00.000-08:002013-12-29T16:55:12.234-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPz2bMNAdJU/UsDELczd5UI/AAAAAAAAACs/j_lIKPPgj5c/s1600/c6ca7ba526f18d86c6eb1f8d47e27919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPz2bMNAdJU/UsDELczd5UI/AAAAAAAAACs/j_lIKPPgj5c/s320/c6ca7ba526f18d86c6eb1f8d47e27919.jpg" /></a></div>
Cooked Burgers and French Fries today mixed with some football and beer, with good friends and some Duck Dynasty...How could Sunday get any better:)...but wait it does because I don't have to work tomorrow!
Xoxo B
The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-59708368247988431642013-12-27T18:56:00.002-08:002013-12-27T18:56:45.101-08:00I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! Chris and I spent Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas day with his family. I love Christmas time, the presents, the decorating, the cookies, and just being with friends and family. It doesn't get any better!
I want to blog about our engagment and wedding soon (with photos of course). But for now here is a sneak peek of our engagment/wedding photos, courtesy of Lisa Schwartz Photography.
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Working out some kinks on the wedding photo's, hopefully will be up soon. I was so nervous about getting our pictures taken, obviously we have never had an engagment session before so there were nerves like...when you look at others photo's and you can tell if they are in love or some look so blah...what is appropriate to wear... what poses will we have to do, and kissing in front of the photographer...in the end we had a great time and just ended up being ourselves I love the way they turned out!!
Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-81025509435443743312013-12-11T18:30:00.002-08:002013-12-11T18:58:45.278-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VUip5qFqZak/Uqke27YCJlI/AAAAAAAAAA4/ajbAvrfnN18/s1600/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386102499000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VUip5qFqZak/Uqke27YCJlI/AAAAAAAAAA4/ajbAvrfnN18/s320/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386102499000.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBqpmBPYFdI/Uqke3nuj1_I/AAAAAAAAAA8/84Bd-wsY6CM/s1600/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386102776000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBqpmBPYFdI/Uqke3nuj1_I/AAAAAAAAAA8/84Bd-wsY6CM/s320/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386102776000.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nYifUvlyYSY/Uqke518z_rI/AAAAAAAAABI/8mljTAKT-3k/s1600/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386103408000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nYifUvlyYSY/Uqke518z_rI/AAAAAAAAABI/8mljTAKT-3k/s320/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386103408000.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uv9TrOU6eaA/Uqkfjd-1dsI/AAAAAAAAABQ/gyGgyfON3Ao/s1600/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386106035000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uv9TrOU6eaA/Uqkfjd-1dsI/AAAAAAAAABQ/gyGgyfON3Ao/s320/KINDLE_CAMERA_1386106035000.jpg" /></a></div>
What a wonderful way to end the day! It's snowing like crazy, the fire is stoked, house is completely(not) cleaned, the husband is snuggled in on his new recliner(Thanks Mom and Dad), and the house smells of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies :) One very Happy Wife and One Very Happy Husband (Eating his Cookies)<3 Forgive my wild woman hair!! Xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-23994884320269133392013-12-10T17:10:00.001-08:002013-12-10T17:14:17.199-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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PICTURE UPLOAD TEST 1<br />
This is a photo overlooking our property in Montana :) We love the Mountains!<br />
<br />The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-21906898747595411302013-12-10T17:00:00.002-08:002013-12-10T17:03:39.006-08:00I should probably say a little bit about myself and this blog of mine...so here it goes!<br />
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I'm a twenty-something country girl from Ohio, I'm happily married to my best friend for 1 1/2 years. I love anything DIY, Family and Friends. We love to party and just enjoy having fun. We have our own place, a beautifully small log cabin with 6 acres. The furry fella is our 1 yr old New Foundland boy named Bear. This blog is just my openly personal space on the web. I'm just trying to juggle life and have a great time doing it :) I'm gonna try to load some pictures soon:) xoxo BThe Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-20285320245917958402013-12-09T18:08:00.001-08:002013-12-09T18:16:45.233-08:00Sunday we celebrated my grandpa's 80th birthday. It was a big event with all our closest family and friends. I video taped the party and am going to make copies for my mamma, 4 aunt's, and 2 uncle's. We haven't all been together for a really long time...it was nice. Xoxo B<br />
<br />The Hoopes Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04920900364206213422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489069753985157083.post-12310772432175305402013-12-06T10:52:00.000-08:002013-12-06T10:56:08.071-08:00I'd like to think I'm technologically savvy...but figuring out how this blog thing works is getting the best of me. It also doesn't help I'm sick. Better luck tomorrow. Xoxo B<br />
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