Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Glamming it up...Prego Style

So my first of two baby showers is coming up next week! I am so excited, but no so well stocked in the maternity wardrobe department. Although I have loved the timing of my pregnancy I found myself having tons of winter maternity clothes. Now the weather is warming up and I am scrambling to find things to wear. So when shopping for my shower dresses I was hoping for pieces I could recycle.

The first dress I found was this on the Pickles and Ice Cream website. I love the seersucker fabric and the sash in the front!

Next up I took a trip to Target and found these two adorable dresses.



I think any of these will be great dress up or dress down additions to my wardrobe. I'm just hoping add a few good pieces will last me til the end of May when little man arrives!

Now I just have to decide which for my showers and how to accessorize...oh the options!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Because We Can and We Should!

So moving, I am deeply affected and felt the need to share. Take a few minutes to watch, it will change how you look at the world and how you can make a change in it!



Registry...Activity and Play!

Next on the registry was the fun stuff, the stuff to keep baby calm and happy. The things to help him be engaged and learn as he grows.

First off the hand me downs. My family has been so generous so I am already the happy owner of tons of useful baby gear!

My Little Snug A Bunny Swing


Hoping baby will love this swing, all my cousins kids have spend tons of their early months in them. So I bet Patrick will get lots of use out it!

Bouncer
Fisher Price Rainforest


I love the design and the music and water features are too cute!

Booster Seat
Summer Infant Super Seat Booster/Infant Positioner


We went back and forth between this and the Bumbo seat, but after research we decided to go with the Summer Infant. It seemed to be a multi purpose purchase along with the excellent safety features.

Walker
Combi All-in-one Activity Walker - Blue GT


This was my husband's pick and I have to admit its pretty adorable. I'm sure he'll be doing laps around the condo before we know it!


Boppy Infant Feeding and Support Pillow - Sports


A must have for breast feeding and will be great later on for tummy time and floor play

Activity Gym
Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym


A few little extras

Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Musical Mirror


so cute!

Sassy Go Go Guitars


My husband is a musician and these guitars will be perfect for the car seat.

My Taggies - Baseball



A little baseball love.

Sophie the Giraffe


A must have item from all the parents I have spoken to.

So little man is all ready to relax, play and learn!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Menu Monday!

Its a busy week, but here's what I'm thinking

Monday
Penne Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Chicken Cutlets

Chicken cutlets are a staple in our weekly menu but the pasta is a pinterest find!

Tuesday
Making dinner for a girlfriend we haven't decided yet!

Wednesday
Out for Hibachi for my hubby's birthday!

Thursday
Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce and Brown Rice

yummy and simple recipe!

Friday
NYC with my husband and brother and sister in law we are going to Serendipty 3 !

One of my favorite places in NYC!

Baking Idea of the Week
March is my favorite month, mostly because of my favorite holiday St.Patrick's Day! I am always looking for cute baking ideas and so far this one is my favorite!

Will be making these for a party we are going too!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday Friday!

I am starting off my Friday with a trip to the OBGYN for my Glucose tolerance test. Hoping it goes quick and easy and there are no problems.


Here are some things I am swooning over this weekend!

Baseball Jacket by Mud Pie
perfect for lil man to wear for baseball season!

Dr Suess's birthday is March 2nd. After spending the last ten years of my life working with and teaching children Dr Suess words have become apart of my daily vocabulary. But his lessons and ideas are worth reading over and over. Patrick with have lots of these books in his library!


Would love this in my size!


Happy Weekend! xoxo

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Photo Challenge Day One!

Post a photo of yourself and fifteen facts!


1. Who is your celebrity crush?
Channing Tatum or Justin Timberlake

2. What is your favorite piece of jewelry that you own?
My Engagement ring (which was my husband grandmothers and my wedding band which was my moms)


3. What are your pet peeves?
Mean and hateful gossip! and scrunchies... sorry


4. What is your favorite article of clothing?
At the moment my yoga pants... but in now pregnant life a blue seersucker halter dress super flattering and perfect for summer


5. What was the last movie you watched?
The Vow. A good chick flick but kinda cheesy

6. Who is your favorite book character?
Abilene from The Help


7. What is your favorite holiday?
St Patick's Day or Christmas

8. What is your biggest fear?
Tsunamis and large cats (panthers, lions etc...) and alligators I know all ridculous!

9. Where is your favorite place to shop?
Ann Taylor Loft, J Crew, and good old Ebay for all the fun stuff!


10. What is your favorite city?
NYC followed closely by New Orleans

11. What are your top 5 favorite TV shows?
Modern Family
Bethany Ever After
Big Bang Theory
How I Met Your Mother
American Idol
Jeff Lewis

7) Do you have a favorite style icon, if so who is it?
Audrey Hepburn she embodies such grace and effortless style! and right now Kate Middleton I think I love everything she wears! From the wedding to day wear I would like her whole closet!


8) What cosmetic can you not live without?
Hope in a Jar, Nars blush in Orgasm and bronzer in Laguna, Bobbi Brown eye shadow


9) Who is your favorite designer?
Tory Burch


10) Coke or Pepsi?
Coke no doubt...even better in a bottle!