Dreaming in Lace and Pearls

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Sunday Social

Today I am linking up with Ashley over at Ashley Lately for the Social Sunday Link Up!

1. If you where stuck on an island what are the two material items you would want to have?

I think if I was stuck on an island the two items I would need would be first my iPad! That kind of rolls computer, TV and book altogether. Also I would need a blow dryer, but not sure if they have outlets on a deserted island.

2. What are two TV shows you'd watch over and over?

The West Wing and Sex and the City

Both are great, long running and incredibly well written shows. I own both series on DVD and they are what I call my sick time standards!

3. If your house was on fire, what two things aside from family, pets, etc would you grab?

The bear I had made for Patrick with my Mom's clothing and my jewelry box. I lost my Mom to cancer 7 years ago and basically anything that was hers I would want to grab.

4. What are your two most favorite articles of clothing?

A Navy blue lace dress I wore to my cousin's wedding this Fall, it was so pretty, a classic fit and I know I'll be wearing to lots of other events.

A black cardigan, I wear these all the time, over dresses, with jeans, it is a wardrobe staple!

5. What two movies that you saw in the past year would you recommend to us?

Pitch Perfect

The music was so great and such a funny movie! I just loved it!

Trouble With the Curve

Justin Timberlake, need I say more...

6. What are your two biggest guilty pleasures?

Trashy TV

Pop Corners

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

xoxo Katie

Saturday, February 2, 2013

PJF's Six to Eight Month Favorites

six to eight month favorites by ktmcculloch on Polyvore

Ella's Kitchen Baby Food Pouches These are by far Patrick's favorite baby food. They are also great for traveling. They can be a bit on the expensive side but I have been finding them on sale at our local Target and Stop N Shop

Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case This is a total lifesaver. Patrick loves our phones but I prefer mine not covered in drool and baby grime! This also is great for restaurants!

Halo Sleep Sack PJF loves the sleep sack. I also think it helps in his bedtime routine. When it goes on he knows its time for bottle and night night!

Puppy Lovie Patrick loves his lovie. Still trying to get the nerve to let him sleep with it!

Gap two piece PJ's These are awesome for night time diaper changes and also super cute. They do make me a bit sad, he looks so grown up in them!

Fisher Price Stacker Best eight dollars we ever spent! A classic!

Hyland Teething Tablets These have helped a ton! Teething sucks!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Monthly Update Catch Up!

So I have been doing monthly pictures of my boy since he was born. But I had not included it in the blog til now! PJF will be turning 8 months on February 4th, so here is my recap of the first seven months in pictures! Then starting this month I'll be able to be a bit more detailed!

One Month Old

It is hard to believe you were every this little!

...first party met your family and friends

...first trips to the doctor, super market and cousin's house

...slept for a five hour

...love your rock n play and swing

...favorite toy is your puppy lovey

...wearing newborn clothes

Two Months Old (We were on our beach vacation!)

...first real smile

...first trip to LBI and Avalon NJ

...you talk and babble all the time

...love holding and chewing on your blankets

...wearing 0-3 month clothes

Three Months Old

...laughed for the first time

...love your jungle bouncer seat

...still taking and singing up a storm

...can sit up in your bumbo chair

...love listening and watching Sesame Street songs

...found your tongue and your feet

...your favorite toy is Sophie the giraffe

...learned to suck your thumb

...sleeping through the night mostly

...wearing size 2 diapers and 3-6 month clothes

Four Months Old

...started music and yoga classes

...tried your first solid foods, oatmeal, sweet potatoes and apples. You loved them all!

...love your jumperoo and Elmo

...love walks in your stroller

...had your Christening

...had your first cold

...love reading books with Mommy

...love bath time with Daddy

...wearing size 3 diapers and 6 month clothes

Five Months Old

...learned to sit up

...love laughing at your Uncle Dave

...first overnight stay with Uncle Keith and Aunt Sara

...had your first Thanksgiving

...learned to yell

...still chewing on everything

...tried lots of new food and loved them all!

Six Months Old

...had your first Christmas

...are rolling all the time

...can move things back and forth from one hand to the other

...tried puffs and baby mum mums

...went to daycare at the gym for the first time

...still wearing 6-9 month clothes and size 3 diapers

Seven Months Old

...love books

...love your piano exersaucer

...had your first stomach bug and trip to the ER

...had your first swim class

...laugh and yell all the time

...got your first two bottom teeth

...trying lots of new foods

...love pulling hair

...like listening to your Auntie Erin talk on the phone

...love to kiss and hug your teddy bear

...wearing 9 month clothes and size three diapers

so next month will be a full update on his 8th month!

xoxo

Katie

Super Bowl Party!

The Invitations

Source: etsy.com via Katie on Pinterest

The Decorations
This is such an easy way too spice up your super bowl party and not too difficult!

This adorable tabletop set up from Hostess With The Mostest! Super cute and easy to make!

Beer flower arrangement from 1-800-Flowers, but would be so easy to DIY!

And of course you need an awesome chalkboard design, this courtesy of Little Baby Garvin who never fails to have the most amazing chalkboard inspiration.

The Food

(all courtesy of Pinterest!)

The most important part of the party! I try and keep the food, fun, bite size and casual. That makes it easy enough to grab and go. Also try and switch out the food between quarters! and maybe have a special treat for the half time show!