No love for the camera

At our anatomy scan last week, the ultrasound tech told us that she could not get a good face photo.  I guess baby is shy!  She was able to tell us if it's a boy or girl though and we are super excited.  We're going to keep it a secret for now (even from family and friends).  

nursery inspiration

Seeing as I can't Pin these on Pinterest because we haven't made any 'Facebook announcement', I thought I'd document a few of my favorite nurseries and pieces here!

I LOVE the chevron print.  And the yellow is so fresh.  Everything about this nursery is amazing!  More details here.

These colors are gorgeous together and I love the prints.  Actually I love it all.  The huge IKEA light is fantastic and the oversized photos of 'close up baby' is so personal.  More details here.

 Love the pop of color depending on gender.  Details here.

 

I really like the photo wall above a dresser as well as the change pad.  So sweet! Details here.

This room is put together really well and a similar layout to ours.  Love the soft pink touches, chandelier, and the grey chair.  Details here.

Still trying to gather all my thoughts and figure out what we want to do.  I was worried that I wouldn't be able to paint (because of the fumes and such) but after some research, turns out paint with low voc is available pretty much everywhere and no problem.  They even have no voc paint - for a few more bucks of course.

Benjamin Moore -  http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-products/natura-waterborne-interior-paint?lang=en_US&role=H#advs=0&tab=2

Home Depot - Behr - http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/Search?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&keyword=behr%20zero%20voc&Ns=None&Ntpr=1&Ntpc=1&selectedCatgry=SEARCH+ALL

Sherwin Williams - Harmony - http://www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers-designers/products/catalog/harmony-interior-acrylic-latex/?referringCategory=interior-paint-coatings/paint-coatings/

Can't wait to get started...

pez is 6.

I can not believe how the time flies.  This weekend my little pup turned 6.  I had big plans to make him a puppy birthday cake (small meatball with mashed potato icing) but got lazy and busy making my 'mexican meal'.

I've spent lots of time cuddling him though and I think he likes that most.  Last year for his 5th birthday he got a treat from the local Pet Bakery, which I let him open and we did a mini photoshoot... which was much more fun for me than him.

A few of my favorites.  And he is a boy but I only had pink ribbon so I just went with it.  They say dogs are colorblind right?

Happy Birthday Pezzo!

plans for the nursery

 As I was measuring out the room that will soon be the nursery, I took a quick photo of our first baby purchase.  I can't believe how small they are and can't wait to put them on baby!

I have a few inspiration boards that I've put together (seeing as I didn't want to Pin things to pinterest before as we hadn't told people).  

The things I know for sure:  

* I want grey and white striped walls (regardless of gender) 

* I want white furniture 

* I want a dresser with a change pad on top instead of a change table 

* I want a glider with ottoman 

Lastly, I want it to look pretty and feel calm. 

Wow, lots of 'I wants'!    

 Can't wait to start getting this all together....

summer loves ---> teal

Although I'm to lazy these days to put on 'nice' clothes, I still love looking.  And everything I see, I want and it's mostly all TEAL or MINT GREEN.

Here's where to find everything...

Lace Dress - www.nelly.com

Sandals - http://www.victoriassecret.com

Strapless Dress - http://www.saboskirt.com/mint-dress-p-405?osCsid=d35f9a7d9d487957e43973b0ea338ca5

*** I actually purchased this dress from Sabo Skirt in March for our trip to Mexico.  It is pretty short but nice.   Although the neckline is gorgeous, it's not very practical if you have any chest.  It's also tough to wear a bra with it because it dips so low in the front.  It did come with straps, so I used those as it helped to hold it up.  Ordered an XS and it was a little big on me.

Watch - www.target.com

Head Wrap - http://www.etsy.com/listing/90006251/teal-turban-headband-workout-twist

Ring - http://www.etsy.com/listing/99001157/mint-green-rose-ring-pastel-green

boy or girl?

We have our ultrasound appointment at 1pm tomorrow and will find out if baby is a boy or girl.  We are SO excited!  Hoping that everything goes well and baby is healthy and if he/she cooperates we may know a name after the scan.

(Ignore the bad hair/face combo)  Also, turns out my Dallas Cowboys shirt isn't so lucky as they lost.... 

what's for supper? MEXICAN

My brother came over for dinner tonight and I asked both him and Josh if they had any requests.  Of course I get the usual from Josh - tacos, nothing from my brother.  I go to the grocery store still unsure of what I'm going to make, so a quick phone call to my mom and we've got a meal planned.  It's all Mexican for my love!  (Or at least my version of mexican which is not so authentic)

I always end up with the same few dishes in my supper rotation and it gets boring, so I thought maybe if I document this, it will remind me and perhaps I'll make it again.  Recipes below (in order of photos).

Taco Surprise Spread Dip

1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 package taco seasoning

2 cups tex mex grated cheese

1 tomato (chopped)

1 cup salsa

Chips or Crackers for dipping

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise until whipped.  Add taco seasoning and mix.  Spread over bottom of dish. Pour salsa over top and spread with spatula.  Top with cheese and tomatoes.  Serve with chips or crackers.

Focaccia Jalapeno & Cheese Bread

(I thought the jalapenos were kind of Mexican no??)

No recipe – I bought it from the store…. Still delicious.

Chicken Fajitas

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1 onion

2 chicken breasts

1 package Fajita Seasoning

½ cup water

Cook chicken in frying pan until there is no pink.  Add vegetables, water, and sauce mix.  Heat until soft.  Stir and serve.

Cajun Rice Pilaf

1 can corn

½ cup mixed peppers (chopped)

½ onion (chopped)

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup Uncle Bens Basmati Rice

In a pan sauté corn, peppers, onion.  Bring chicken brother to a boil in a small saucepan.  Add rice and broth to the vegetable pan.  Pour into pyrex baking dish.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.  (Take out once and stir)

Strawberry Daiquiri (non-alchy for the pregnant folk)

1 can Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mix (looks like this)

2 cans of ice

½ cup apple juice

Mix all in a blender.  Serve and enjoy!

Everything was really tasty and the guys had 'thirds' so that must mean it was decent!  Now next time I make this, I'll have to find a dessert to fit the theme.  And I'll stop by the store for a sombrero.