Favorite Friday!

My new favorite is the Coach Poppy perfume that my sweet Mother-in-Law got me for Christmas! It has a hint of a sweet and a hint of floral and it smells sooo good! It's not one of those perfumes that knocks people out as you walk by. Thankfully, I am getting back to where I can wear it now! For a while any perfume made my stomach turn so I was pretty bummed that I couldn't enjoy my new gift.

Sweetly scented jasmine and gardenia mingle with fresh cucumber and candied rose petals in a pretty, lighthearted fragrance

Of course my forever love perfume is my Juicy, which smells AMAZING but can be a little too sweet for some people but I absolutely love it!!!!

This sweet, flirtatious floral fragrance is bursting with notes of sparkling mandarin, watermelon, tuberose, princess lily, and precious woods. It then finishes with a mix of rich vanilla and crème brulee to create the ultimate indulgence for the senses.

I'm interested to know.....what is your favorite or go-to perfume???

13 week update

How far along?: 13 weeks
How big is baby?: the size of a peach!!!! We are making progress!

Weight gain?: I've actually lost 2 but now I'm eating full meals and lots of healthy snacks instead of whatever sounded good and only taking a few bites

Stretch marks?: no and I'm praying that my nightly rub down with Tummy Butter pays off
Maternity clothes?: I only wear jeans when I have to but any other time I am in stretchy pants, my sweet Momma took me Tuesday and we got some super cute summer dresses from Old Navy!

Sleep?: I have been sleeping OK this week

Best moment this week?: my 12 week appointment learning that everything was going great and hearing the sweetest heartbeat ever!
Food cravings?: Blue Raspberry Icees

Gender?: We still have a few weeks until we find out but my intuition says girl

Movement?: None yet but I can't wait for those first baby flutters
What I miss?: my energy, the simplest things makes me so tired
Labor signs?: Not hardly :)
What I'm looking forward to?: I've been reading blogs of all of the girls a few weeks ahead of me and they are getting to feel their first baby movements and I am sooo excited for that!
 
 
Hubby and I are getting more and more excited as each day goes by. We are starting to discuss things that will change when the baby comes, exciting things going on during the pregnancy, and what our feelings are -boy or girl!!!

What we ate Wednesday

I really had planned on posting this blog last night but honestly, after going to walmart and cooking a yummy supper last night, I was pooped so Hubby and I settled on the couch and watched American Idol. I am so loving this season!
One of my favorite ever pizzas is from Sonny's Pizza in Vidalia- The Taco Pizza and man have I had it on my mind lately wishing that someone around Bossier had something similar when I thought, you know I can make SOMETHING like it! I documented my recipe by photos (Hubby asked why I was taking pictures and I told him "Well, I want to post it on my blog" which he replied with rolling eyes and walking away, he's not on the blog bandwagon yet) ANYWAY, I came up with this recipe by expanding on a taco ring recipe that I have used in the past- Super Yummy!!

Ingredients:  This was prepared for 2 so you can double it for a family
1 can crescent rolls
1 lb ground beef
1 packet of Taco Seasoning
1 can refried beans
1 package of shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
Shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sour cream

I started off by browning the ground beef then draining it and adding the taco seasoning and water and let the flavors meld. I set my oven to 350 Degrees.


Next I spread out the crescent rolls in a square (I always cover my cookie sheets with aluminum foil because it makes clean up SO EASY!! I have also found the new non-stick Reynold's wrap and I'm hooked)


I spread refried beans on top of the crescent rolls (I found that using the back of the spoon made it a lot easier to spread, you can also put sour cream over the refried beans) After the taco meat is ready I layered that on top of the crescent rolls and popped it in the oven for about 5 minutes.


Right before the crust was ready I topped the pizza with cheese and put it back in the oven for another minute and then again when I pulled it out (we LOVE cheese)


I cut the pizza into rectangles and topped with all of the goodies.


This was a very easy and yummy supper. When asked to rate the dish Hubby gave it a 6 (which is really high for him- since a 10 is the best meal we'll EVER eat) It's something that I'll definitely do at least once every few months and will be a great meal when we have a little one!

12 Week Update!

How far along?: 12 weeks


How big is baby?: the size of a plum!






Weight gain?: I haven't weighed but I don't feel like I've gained more
Stretch marks?: no and I'm praying that my nightly rub down with Tummy Butter pays off

Maternity clothes?: Still too soon but my I only wear jeans when I have to

Sleep?: I've had a few sleepless night but usually settle down around 2A.M.

Best moment this week?:  reaching 12 weeks! I go to the doctor Tuesday to hear heartbeat...can't wait!

Food cravings?: Blue Raspberry Icees

Gender?: We still have a few weeks until we find out but my intuition says girl

Movement?: None yet but I can't wait

What I miss?: my energy!

Labor signs?: Not hardly :)

What I'm looking forward to?: Hearing the heartbeat next week!

Feelin Pudgy

"Just because it zips doesn't mean it fits!" Joan Rivers

I heard this quote this morning while watching TV and almost fell off the couch laughing. This is definitely how I am feeling these days. I cringe anytime that I have to go anywhere because I know I'll have to find something to wear. Although sweat pants and pj pants still fit my pudge my other pants are quickly getting tighter around the middle! There have been several times that I have delighted in a pair of pants fitting in the closet only to look in the mirror to realize that it doesn't fit AT ALL!

On a lighter note I am finally hungry again! This afternoon I demolished a chocolate vanilla swirl jello pudding cup and nothing has ever tasted so delicious!

 I am starting to feel much better these days with my only symptoms being tired really easy and an ever present headache! Although I know I am very lucky because I've had an easy first trimester, I'm glad to be over the constant nausea. Now I'm ready for that cute little baby bump! Any time that I see any fellow pregnant ladies I have to admit I definitely have bump envy!

The Other Half of my Brain

I think that every girl in the world has had at least one if not several "Best Friends" I definitely have several girls who fall into that category and I  love each and every one of them because they each bring something different to my life. I have the creative friend, the funny friend, the fashionista friend, the music genius friend, the advice friend, the list goes on. I have to admit I'm a lucky girl to have such wonderful friends that I can go to for one thing or another.
But then there is my friend who is literally the other half of my brain, I'm totally not kidding. This girl and I can finish each others sentences so much so that sometimes it's a little creepy. She is the rational side of my brain and when I feel like a total crazy person or just need to cry to someone (which is happening A LOT these days) she is there no matter what and always with wonderful advice. My friend is honest, like the kind of honest that most friends are not but in a way that makes me see another perspective and she does it in a way that doesn't hurt my feelings or make me angry. The very best thing about my friend is that she is genuinely just as excited to be my friend as I am to be hers.

11 week update!

I officially feel like my body has been taken over by hormones. In the last 24 hours I have cried watching American Idol, Biggest Loser last night and The View this morning. Granted all of these are touching stories but none that I would normally cry over! I also get aggravated incredibly easy and my poor Hubby just takes it in stride.
On a good note, I did actually cook supper last night for the first time in at least a month! Hubby has been so deprived of "Real Food" because all I will eat is a handful of chips here, yogourt, crackers or popcorn! Last night I made delicious Broccoli and Rice Casserole with Chicken and it was great, even Hubby gave a thumbs up!


How far along?: 11 weeks
How big is baby?: the size of a lime!
Weight gain?: I weighed over the weekend and so far I've gained 2 pounds
Stretch marks?: no and I'm praying that my nightly rub down with Tummy Butter pays off
Maternity clothes?: Still too soon but my pants are definitely snug
Sleep?:  I've been sleeping ok this week
Best moment this week?: Talking to other expecting Mommas!
Food cravings?: Blue Raspberry Icees, BBQ sandwhiches- I've had neither :(
Gender?: We still have a few weeks until we find out but my intuition says girl
Movement?: None yet but I can't wait
What I miss?: Excedrine! I've had a migrane since friday and regular strength tylenol isn't helping
Labor signs?: Not hardly :)
What I'm looking forward to?: Getting my baby bump instead of a pudgy looking belly!