Elysha's Baby Shower

Stori, Francine, and I threw a baby shower for Elysha. It turned out beautifully with close to 50 people showing up! Elysha got lots of great gifts... I think she had a really great time. I am so glad I could be a part of it.Welcome Table

Elysha with the Hostesses

Me (35 weeks), Elysha (34 weeks), and Stori (27) weeks

Happy Friday!

PROMISES Messages

Don't you love how Dove chocolates puts a little message inside their wrappers?! I thought these seemed appropriate to me today...

P.S. I know I am having a girl because I was NOT a chocolate fan before this pregnancy! Now, I can't get enough. lol

100's Gather to Protest Global Warming....

Happy New Year!

Avery celebrated her first New Years with some sparklers last night :)

Sparklers are by far my favorite thing to get on nights like these... They make some pretty cool pictures, too!Here are some fireworks for you in case you didn't get to shoot any off:

Now, to think of a New Year's Resolution....

Cheers...

Christmas Humor

This is for all of you "Scrooges" out there... and those of you who have a sense of humor!



After going to the grocery store today to pick up a few last minute things... this is even more funny!

"Nutty Santas"

I was supposed to make these with my sister and niece for Christmas but our plans got delayed when Jeff was asked to come in to work nights tonight. So, I went ahead and made them ahead of time. It would have been more fun with some company but I always enjoy decorating cookies! :)
This is the first time for me to make them and have some ideas for tricks to do next time to make them look a bit better.
I took Nutter Butter cookies and dipped them in Royal Icing on both ends and then one end in red and white sprinkles. Then, I used mini chocolate chips for the eyes with the icing as "glue". I piped on the white dot on Santa's hat and the red noses. I think that next time, instead of icing for the noses, I think I will use some kind of small red candies and I need to make the icing a bit thicker to keep it from running off of the cookies before it hardens.
I think they are cute and might become a tradition every year. I saved the taste-test for Jeff and it seemed to pass, so I think they are safe to make again.

My recent Must-Haves!

Mr. Coffee Frappe maker
The best part is that it's on $80!
http://www.mrcoffeecafefrappe.com/product.aspx

Earth Therapeutics® Anti-Stress Microwaveable Comfort Wrap


Desktop Player for my iPod
$10 at www.containerstore.com

Label Maker
Pleasantly addicting!
Plastic Ornament Storage Box
I need to get some of these soon for when we take down our tree!

3 Little Babies

Here is a picture of Stori, Elysha, and I all pregnant together! We have had a blast going through this together and we can't wait for our little ones to become friends :)
Disclaimer: This is an AWEFUL picture of me, but I was trying to tell Jeff instructions on my camera... plus, it's just hard to get a good picture of myself this far along. lol
From left to right:
Stori (23 weeks), Elysha (31 weeks), and Me (32 weeks)