One Last Touch....

You certainly can't have a little girls nursery without a chandelier... so we put one in:) I can't believe next week is the big week. Holy Moly, it's almost here!!!!!

38 Weeks Beginning

38 Weeks End

Weeks 36 and 37

Well D-day is two weeks from Friday, April 8th and we can hardly stand the anticipation, so hurry and come out baby girl! The doctor appointments are going well and she is right where she needs to be:) I am feeling GREAT! I eat all day and night, literally I wake up in the middle of the night and drink milk and a banana.. is that weird? I know I am going to miss these baby kick and movement but can't wait to meet her:) This time of year makes me so happy, all the flowers are blooming, warm weather, everyone is outside riding bikes and walking, the smell of fresh cut grass, pretty yards, it's just so fun but the most fun of all is meeting our sweet little girl! Enjoy the pics.

36 Weeks

37 Weeks

Artichoke, Spinach and White Bean Dip

Matt and I started the Final Four events out with this light and delightful dip, you must try it. YUMMY! 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (15-ounce) can organic white beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14-ounce) can baby artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry Cooking spray 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350°. Place Romano cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, minced garlic, and white beans in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon into a medium bowl.

Stir in the artichokes and spinach.

Spoon the mixture into a 1-quart glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly and brown

Savory Sausage, Spinach, & Onion Turnovers

I made these last Sunday night and they were AMAZING. You must try:) Enjoy!

Savory Sausage, Spinach, & Onion Turnovers

From Cooking Light Magazine

2/3 c diced, peeled red potatoes

1/3 c diced red bell pepper

1/3 c diced yellow onion

2 (3.5- ounce) links hot chicken Italian sausage, casing removed

3 c bagged washed baby spinach

2 Tbl. finely chopped fresh basil

1/4 Tsp salt

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1/2 (14.1 oz) package refrigerated pie dough

2 Tbl water 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

3 Tbl grated Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Heat medium non stick pan on med-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add potatoes, bell pepper, and onion to pan; saute 4 minutes or until onions begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add sausage; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in basil, salt, and red pepper. Remove from heat

Cut dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into 5 inch circles. Spoon about 1/2 c potatoes mixture on half of each circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Fold dough over potato mixture until edges almost meet. Bring bottom edge of dough over top edge; crimp edges of dough to form a rim. Place turnovers on greased baking sheet. Combine 2 Tbl water and egg white in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle about 2 tsp cheese over each turnover. Bake 400 degrees for 1 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving

Introducing....Sew Personal

So I have been so bad about blogging because not only am I getting ready for the arrival of one of the most precious things in the world, our baby girl, I am starting a new business! "Sew Personal" is a custom monogramming business which I am having so much fun doing. It is very time consuming right now trying to get a handle of everything but so much fun. I have done many things for friends and made gifts as well. I will let you know when my facebook page is up and running. I am working on both the facebook page and logo now but here is a sneak peak of what I have been up to!

Ready to monogram burp cloths

Bath Robes

Bibs Burp Cloths

Kitchen Towels Easter Basket Riley's little hang around outfit I made for Daddy! He was so excited!

Hand Towels

Angel Dear

Burp Cloths with custom fabric

Bath Towels

Custom burp cloth

Beach Hats

All Packed And Ready To Go!

D- Day is 5 weeks away and yes, I am packing up the bags. I have heard so many of my friends going a couple weeks early so I am just thinking ahead:) Mommy is halfway packed and daddy not yet, but baby Riley is all ready to go:)

I am feeling great and loving being preggo but we can't wait to meet our baby girl. I will miss the sweet kicks and movements and my arm rest:) but meeting our little girl is so much better. The warm weather is so amazing and makes me excited to take her for walks this Spring:) I LOVE SPRING!!!!!

We are ready for you Riley! Can't wait to meet you sweet girl:)

34 Weeks end

35 Weeks beginning

The Big Reveal....

The NURSERY!!!!!

I know I know, I am finally putting pictures up so those of you that asked here you are:) I have had the nursery done since almost the first of the year but wanted to wait until I made the valance to make the "nursery reveal." I was able to find time to make it last weekend so now I can share baby Riley's nursery!! It has been so much fun putting our sweet pink nursery together. Gosh, it sure takes a lot of time but I got all of the furniture and ordered bedding as soon as we found out it as a girl so we have been able to take our time and enjoy it rather than rush (which I highly recommend) because I loved every minute of it! My mother and mother-in-law were a big help with the decor so I am so thankful to have had the help from them. Matt did the painting and surprised me one day when I got back from work so I am so proud of him. Enjoy the photos:

The beautiful painting of the butterfly was a gift from my Mother-In-Law

Valance made by MEEEE!!! We are still waiting on the E on the monogram on the wall, it's on back order.

Custom bedding my mom and I picked out at an adorable boutique in Charlotte called "Shower Me With Love" in Charlotte. I am so happy with the way it turned out!

Moses basket. Mom made the liner:) I love it!

Side View

33 Weeks and feeling great!