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Let It Go – An Elsa Style Announcement

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Let it go, let it go
Can’t hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door!

Been trying more and more each weekend now, to indeed Let It Go as Elsa belts it out in the movie Frozen.

Elsa Singing Let It Go

This past weekend, I honestly took the majority of the weekend off and have to admit it was truly a much needed time away from the computer, blogging and designing, too.  The weather was absolutely perfect – not a cloud in the sky and mid 80s all weekend long.

Yet honestly, this was a bit of a planned break since Kevin and I had a wedding out of town for one of Kevin’s co-workers on Saturday.

We left mid-day and traveled up through the mountains in NY State about 2 hours away and came home very late that night.

Kevin and I - Enjoying the Wedding

Kevin and I – Enjoying the Wedding

Honestly, was a great time, but I admit I missed the girls and truly am used to putting them to sleep each night.  So, my biggest concern was that one or both would cry at bedtime that we weren’t there. Apparently, Lily did cry a bit, but fell asleep on the couch with Kevin’s mom to have Kevin carry her asleep to her bed when we got home.

My bed was calling, but unfortunately no sleeping in was in the cards for us as an early morning was to be had for us as we had the girl’s last soccer games bright and early first thing at 9:30 am sharp.  Daddy is Emma’s coach, so we couldn’t skip or miss a game let alone the last one where metals were to be had.

Emma - End of Spring Soccer with her Trophy

Emma – End of Spring Soccer with her Trophy

Lily - End of Spring Soccer with Her Medal

Lily – End of Spring Soccer with Her Medal

Once the game was over, we grabbed a bite to eat and then we found ourselves of all places at the local animal shelter, where we just so happened to meet and fall in love with our newest member of our family.

Meet Elsa – Yes, my Frozen obsessed princesses found out the puppy was a girl and had to name her after their favorite princess, Elsa.

Our New Puppy - Elsa

Our New Puppy – Elsa

Honestly, we have been wanting a dog for some time, but I kept putting it off, but right now I am with the majority on this and absolutely adore her.

She was a bit of an early birthday present (mine is tomorrow) and Father’s Day gift for Kevin this coming Sunday.  

I will say this though, I may be more bit pre-occupied right now.  So please forgive me in advance if I am and just know I am here still, but also giving our girl a bit more extra love and attention now.  So, this is me truly trying to “Let It Go” and enjoy every moment with my family, especially now that it is indeed summer and the warm beautiful weather is upon us, too.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

  2. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

  3. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

  4. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

  5. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

  6. Desirae says

    Good for you for taking some time off! It is so easy to get caught up in the whole blogging, desiging work world! It has been a while since I visited, but I love how your personal website design has evolved.. It has really stayed true to itself 🙂
    My recent post Sunday Social – June 8th

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks so much Alexa and her first night she was so very good and pretty much slept through the night believe it or not. Kind of shocked! 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Ashley, I am seriously feeling guilty, because I want to be there in the moment and not miss a beat with them now, too. Glad it isn't just me though.

  14. Karen says

    Welcome Elsa…wooohooo! how exciting and wonderful.

    You so need to just let it go and just live in the moment every so oftne, glad you both had a great time. I fixed the linky issue, thanks for the heads up babe.
    My recent post Just Finished Reading…

  16. Billybuc says

    Congratulations for taking the weekend off. Seriously, I am so tired of that song….you are too young, but many years ago there was a song called "Feelings." Huge hit, and the radio stations played it like every hour…..and now I cringe when I hear it…that's how I am with this song. LOL Have a great week my friend.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you Bill and I do know the song you are referring too and trust me I too know the feeling, but the girls do love the song so much so I have given it a pass for that reason right now. Have a great week now indeed again!! 🙂

  18. The Vanilla Housewife says

    Happy Birthda Janine! Elsa is so adorable! I can totally relate to worrying about the kids when we go out. Just this Saturday, I had a blogging related gig and had to be out of the house the whole day and I thought of them the entire time. Thankfully, they were okay and NOT ONE thing broken in the house. All is good. 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Jhanis, I literally thought about both girls from the night before we were going and just couldn't stop. So, thank you for sharing that I am not alone and same here I came home and nothing was broken and all was well 🙂

  19. MelChi says

    Awwwww… that made my day! Elsa is so cute and I'm sure she's going to be spoiled and very happy :)) Not sure how tomorrow is going to go, so if I don't find my way here, wishing you an early Happy Birthday for the day! Enjoy every minute of it – and I'm so glad you had some time away this weekend, you deserve it 🙂
    My recent post ‘Imagine You’ is a Reality

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much Melanie and trust me I am sure I will be offline for a bit myself with it being my birthday and now having Elsa, too. So, thank you for sending birthday wishes my way today. Hugs 🙂 And by the way, signed up for your new newsletter, too!!

  20. dianeroark says

    Janine,

    Wow! What a whirlwind weekend. You must have gotten up super early to make it all the way back for the soccer game. I truly love ELSA. Congratulations on adopting your new daughter! Dogs are a lot of work, but well worth it. Good luck on the potty training.

    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thank you Diane and trust me I know I totally got my work cut out for me now, too!! 😉

  21. Pure Grace Farms says

    I a glad you had a chance to get away, rest and rejuvenate! Wow, what a giveway! I am definitely in!
    My recent post All American Pies

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks so much Kristi and seriously your reaction made me smile so much and have to tell you I still can’t believe it, but so excited for sure 🙂

  24. Rea Alducente says

    Sooo cute puppy!!! 🙂 It's just fitting that you named your pup Elsa. And your girls are so adorable!
    Looks like a gorgeous wedding reception that you attended, nice to know you had a time away for yourselves and even away from the screen 🙂

  25. Carrie Groneman says

    What a terrific post and a cute puppy. I love your message, we can all use it. Thank you. Carrie, A Mother's Shadow

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Carrie and you are right we definitely could all use some time away and off 😉

  26. Lanaya says

    Aww .. Look at how sweet Elsa is. You have that awesome look on your face that is like "she's so cute, but dammit what did I get myself into!" LOL
    Happy early birthday mama!!!
    Thank you for posting the giveaway!!

    Hugs!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks Lanaya and yes I probably still have a bit of the goofy bewildered expression today. Wish you could see it for real 😉

    • Janine Huldie says

      Seems like wedding and end soccer season are one in the same, along with dance recitals, too.

  28. spiritedlife says

    Your family comes first… especially the new addition! Glad you got to step away! Happy early birthday and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest, Janine! You deserve it!
    My recent post Raising Reagan Two Year Blogiversary $1000 Cash Giveaway

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you April for understanding and definitely just doing my best for my family now indeed.

  29. themomcafe says

    OHMYGOSH I just spent almost 30 minutes doing this amazing giveaway! I love meeting new blogging friends so it's wonderful to try to follow many new bloggers.

    Janine- GOOD FOR YOU for 'letting it go' as best you can my friend!! Seasons happen… and you have the power and the ability to choose what you do with every one of them. I am also convicted by my OWN CHILDREN when they say they want more of me. When we were talking about this summer- they shard their one and only wish- more of me. In their days…their nights… their summer.

    Sigh…

    And that I will do. What is more important than that? It's hard to let go- oh how I know!!
    My recent post Our Beautiful Thing

    • Janine Huldie says

      I couldn't agree more Chris and I am totally the first to give whatever, including my time to my family (husband and girls). So to me there is nothing more important 🙂

  31. theseanamethod says

    I hear you, Janine! When the weather gets nice, siting inside blogging gets tough. I too decided to just be outside on Sunday. Yes, it has meant a busier Monday, but since it is pouring outside, I haven't minded one bit. Your girls are so adorable – bless them both! And WELCOME to Elsa… I love the name:)
    My recent post The Comparison Trap

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Seana and i know rainy, chilly Monday here, too. So, have been checking up while Elsa is actually sleeping at my feet right now 🙂

  32. Becka says

    I think that song has inspired alot of people to let it go. 🙂 I love time with the kids and usually try to take that time on the weekends. 🙂 We mommas need some sun too. 🙂 Your kids are so sweet looking. 🙂
    My recent post Jumper Dress with Pocket – Sew and Show Post

  36. day-with-kt.com says

    Oh – welcome to your sweet new family member!!!
    That picture of you and Kevin is awesome!!
    I'm glad that you were able to step away from the computer some this weekend – always a nice thing!
    My recent post Hunter’s first Half Marathon and Our First Trail Race

    • Janine Huldie says

      Kim, it was such a nice weekend and seriously I am thinking about not posting more not he weekends after this one, because I seriously loved not having to worry so much about the internet and social media.

  37. Sandy_Ramsey says

    Wow! You did it! She is beautiful and look at the girls' faces!! Elsa is a lucky pup 🙂 (You look so pretty at the wedding and holding the puppy…just so you know.)
    My recent post Manatees, Movies, and Sunshine….Summer Keeps On Comin’

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, huge thank you Sandy and seriously appreciate your kind words here tonight 🙂

  38. tamaralikecamera says

    She's so cute!! Wow!!
    I'm all for the puppies. Athena has been wonderful and she isn't hard at all. The first two weeks were challenging but now it's like nothing. She's exceptionally good.
    And cutting back is good! It's family time! Summer!
    My recent post A Face In The Crowd.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Tamara, I hope that you are right and must admit I was totally nervous about house breaking her, but she has been pretty good so far even for only one day. And I couldn't agree more and I think after being away form the girls a bit this weekend, I came back just so missing them and then some to be honest.

  40. highheels2hiddentoys says

    Cute, cute, cute puppy! Hi Elsa!
    My recent post Summertime Songs {southern style}

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thanks so much Jennifer and we are truly loving every minute of her now 🙂

  43. flemily says

    Wow – I LOVE dogs and Elsa is sooo cute (and what a perfect name too!). I'm so excited for you all! I always joke how Matilda was our 4th child. Raising a puppy has lots of similarities to having an infant again, doesn't it? I guess the good news is no diapers and you can leave her alone in the house for a few hours – LOL. Anyway, enjoy her – we are considering a SECOND pup!! 🙂
    My recent post My Writing Process (This Post Isn’t As Boring As It Sounds…)

    • Janine Huldie says

      Emily, you said a mouthful and will admit it is a bit like having a mother baby, but yes I can totally leave the house for a bit (as I have her in a crate when we run out for a quick errand or so). So, that does make it a bit easier in some ways for sure. And can't wait to hear if you get a second pup, too 🙂

  45. Tracie says

    Your new puppy is so So SO cute!!

    I want one.

    Well, I want to cuddle with the cuteness, but I don't want any of the work that goes along with it.

    So maybe I will just admire pics of your little Elsa instead of getting one of my own. It is almost as good.
    My recent post Combating Negativity

    • Janine Huldie says

      Tracie, trust me she is adorable, but I agree a lot of work. I had forgotten just how much since she essentially is a baby and my girls are not really babies anymore.

  46. Brittnei Washington says

    Wow Janine! What a wonderful addition to your family! Happy to have you around another year. Living to see another year is always a blessing. Looking forward to the stories with Elsa involved now. 🙂
    My recent post Creative Style Linkup- Week 1

    • Janine Huldie says

      Rabia, I am totally a dog person, but still was on the fence. Kevin and the girls wore me down. I love her to pieces, but still admit she is a lot of hard work though.

  50. cgacad says

    i feel the same way about being away from my baby. this month is our wedding anniversary and my birthday and everyone keeps asking what we are doing to celebrate. i haven't even thought about celebrating. i am laser focused on my baby!

  51. susanzutautas says

    Elsa is adorable! I bet the girls are so in love with her. Sunday Father's Day is my husband and my twins birthday 🙂 Have a fun weekend!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thank you so much Susan and Happy Father’s Day yo your husband and Happy Birthday to your twins, too. Me joy your weekend, as well 🙂

  52. zoe says

    congrats on the new addition! ANd HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy the weekend you seem to be working really hard all the time… enjoy time off!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Zoe and trying so hard to enjoy the weekends now that the nice, summer weather has finally arrived and hope you too have a great one 🙂

  54. gigigirl says

    I'm a little late getting to this blog but so glad to see Elsa! She is adorable and I can't wait to meet her in person. You and Kevin looked very nice for the wedding, and the girls are adorable sporting their trophy and medal. You gave me a real treat to see all of you. Hope to see you all soon in person! Lots of love……xxxxoooo

  56. May says

    Happy Birthday!
    I love the girls' soccer photos. Adorable…and of course fearsome in a sporty kind of way!
    My recent post Wait Until Your Father Gets Home

  57. lrconsiderer says

    Ahhhh beautiful Janine. I'm glad you linked up with us for this. A new puppy and soccer medals are very big thankfuls indeed. I hope you had a gorgeous birthday, my friend *hugs*

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks as always Lizzi for hosting such a great party and trying to stay afloat with the girls finally home this next week for the first week of summer vacation from school. So, I thought that this would be a perfect post to share for thankful things with puppies, soccer medals and more. And thank you once again for the birthday wishes, too. Hugs and wishing you a wonderful weekend now again 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Aww, thank you Clark and Elsa already began teething, so we are definitely trying our best to enjoy this phase. And totally also agree about the weather noes!!! 🙂

  59. Michelle Liew says

    HELLO ELSA!! Please give her a hug for me!!
    My recent post Eye of the Storm

  60. dyannedillon says

    Elsa is adorable! Looks like you found the perfect pup for your family! Happy birthday!

  61. Sarah says

    Congratulations on your new dog! She's beautiful! It's good to get away sometimes, even if you do miss your girls. You get to relax, and you're so glad to see them again!
    My recent post TToT30: Floods of Relief

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks so much Sarah and I will say it was nice to get away, but also nice to get home and be with my girls again 🙂

  63. pfchico says

    Awwww, so cute. Elsa is a good name for a pup too. I have been off blogging for a bit too. We went away this weekend for a wedding as well & had to leave Mai as it was no kids. It was a blast, but I missed her ridiculously. This was the time we have gotten away as a couple since she was born. You always need that time away, but then once you have it you just want to get home.

  64. Jen @ Driftwood Gardens says

    You and Hubby look great! I'm so glad you got to enjoy a grown up night – every mom needs one once in a while. Congrats on your new family member!!! Elsa is adorable. Is she a Golden? Our Sonny is a 7 month old Golden and even though he's a rascal and he eats everything, he is a good boy, a quick learner and the perfect addition to our family. Good luck with that little girl. How wonderful that your girls will be growing up with her.

  65. Janine Huldie says

    Jen, Elsa is totally a golden retriever and like Sonny, a good girl, but teething already and wanting to eat and bite everything, too. Love that we got her, but hoping to do some puppy training courses that may help with the eating and biting, but for the most part she is so good indeed 🙂

  66. Meeghan says

    Sounds like you had a lot of fun….it is good to not blog/do work on the weekend. I try to do that each weekend -my kids definitely appreciate it!

  67. Nikki says

    Ah, youth sports… So good for the kiddos but so much work for the parents! And your husband coached, too! He’s a good man. Your new puppy is sooooo cute! Enjoy your time with family this summer! 🙂

  68. Brittany says

    Way to try to “let it go!” My daughter just got an American Girl doll and obviously had to name her Elsa, too!

  69. Ana Lynn says

    Stopping by from SITS, hope you have a wonderful day. Our daughter wanted to name our kitten Elsa. And the minute she saw the Elsa picture in your post she started singing Let It Go.

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