Over halfway there!!! Pregnancy update!!!

How far along:  22 weeks!!!

Total weight gain: 10 LBS

Maternity clothes:  Oh yes most definitely. 

Stretch marks: nope!

Sleep: Still getting up every night to go pee 

Best moment of this week: Spring break is on Friday and I am looking forward to relaxing with the family at our beach house

Miss anything: not really.. 

Movement: yes!! He moves mostly after meals or if I drink some sugary juice like OJ. I LOVE LOVE LOVE feeling my baby move!!

Food cravings: Frozen yogurt, anything sour, and cheeseburgers

Anything making you queasy or sick: My gag reflex is still pretty sensitive..so gross smells make me wanna throw up.

Have you started to show yet: Definitley rocking the bump...

Gender: Boy!!

Labor signs: nope to early

Belly button in or out:  its in but it looks flat like a pancake

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: People and certain things def. annoy me a lot more...but I'm not sure if it is because I'm pregnant or because of my lack of cafffiene/ alcohol :) 

Looking forward to:  Just feeling him move more and more each week...also my baby showers in April and May!

Life Lately!!

Here is some of our life lately...

I have not had any "weird"cravings this pregnancy...the only thing I actually have to have like 3 times a week is Frozen Yogurt..this is a combo of Pink lemonade and Cotton Candy my two favorites at the moment...

switched out some ugly chairs and came up with this little combo on one side of my living room!! 

New pillows to brighten up the space!

Sunday at moms.. I love these boys :)!!!!

Another bumpie bc lets face it I LOVE my bump :) That sweet boy has me wrapped around his little finger already

We started getting the nursery together.. This is Jax's Honey ( my mom) hanging the sweet pics I ordered from Etsy!! They came in beautifully!!!

His new rug..bedding..and Moose monogram which is now hung above his crib! SO CUTE!

Headed to our spa day!

One happy pregnant lady about to get a back massage and facial!

My newest recipe.. Cajun chicken pasta!! Recipe up soon!!!

Thats it for life lately!

Hummus Crusted Chicken

Happy Friday People!!!

I am so ready for this weekend! My best friend Joanne comes in town, we have our annual St. Thomas GALA ( Silent and live auction benefitting my preschool that I work at), and its the last wknd before Spring Break..then I am off to the beach!! :) I tried an amazing recipe last night that I found off of pinterest.. I sadly didn't take any pictures because I didn't think it would be that great however I was wrong. It was wonderful!!! So I am going to share this super easy and very healthy recipe with you today!!! 

Shopping List:

two boneless skinless chicken breasts

one zucchini 

one squash

olive oil 

salt and pepper

one container of your favorite hummus

smoked paprika ( or regular paprika)

juice of one lemon

Procedure

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees

dice your zucchini and squash and throw them in a bowl. Combine salt and pepper and olive oil and toss with the veggies...then spread them out on a lined baking sheet.

meanwhile pat your chicken dry, lay it on top of the veggies and salt and pepper them both. Then take a good dollop of hummus and smear it over the top of both your chicken breasts. ( they should be covered) Then squeeze the juice of your lemon over the chicken and the rest of the veggies and top with smoked paprika. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Amazing flavor and so healthy!!!! 

** this is not my original picture, however this is what the dish will look like!!!

Enjoy!!!!

The Tired but True BEST Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Calling all peanut butter lovers!!! If you have a thing for peanut butter...this is the exact recipe you need to satisfy any "peanutty" craving you may ever have. It also works as a fabulous addition to any BBQ, holiday meal, dinner party, or just to make on a plain ole' Sunday for no reason at all :) This is my favorite pie to make!!!!

Shopping List:

One pre made pie shell ( found in freezer section)

one small jar of peanut butter 

one container of cool whip

one 8 oz package of cream cheese
one cup powdered sugar

chocolate chips ( optional) 

Procedure

bake your pie crust at 375 for 12-15 minutes until nice and golden brown

meanwhile with your hand mixer, mix up one cup of peanut butter with the entire container of cool whip, powdered sugar, and the 8 oz package of cream cheese. Once the pie crust is done spread the mixture inside and top with some chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 24 hours or freeze in freezer for 1 hour. SO EASY!!!

ENJOY!

Dark Chocolate Cupakes infused with Rasberry Preserves

Happy Monday!!!! It has been SO long since I blogged regularly and even longer since I blogged about FOOD! My morning sickness has completely abated :) ( knock on wood) and I am back to cooking on the reg! ( Brandon is clapping his hands ) This week I felt a little crazy and decided to make cupcakes.. #bestillmypregnantheart 

They were awesome! 

Shopping List

One box dark chocolate cake mix

2 small boxes chocolate instant pudding

1/2 cup veggie oil

1 1/4 cups of water

4 eggs

1 cup chocolate chips

1  1/2 cups rasberry preserves or jam

4 cups powdered sugar

1 stick of butter

2 tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa powder

3-4 splashes of milk

fresh rasberries for garnish


Procedure

Grease your cupcake pan
In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, puddings, oil, water, and eggs with electric mixer. Stir in one cup chocolate chips. Spoon half of the batter into each cupcake tin, then take your jam and smear a dollop on top. Spoon the remaining batter on top and bake 40-45 minutes. To make the frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk until creamy. Slather on the frosting once the cupcakes are cooled and garnish with fresh raspberries

Wistful Weekend

It is already Sunday :( sigh. These weekends go by way to fast.. and I am already over winter and ready for Spring.. I know never satisfied. We had a busy and productive weekend!!! 

On Friday we decided to head out on our first mommy and daddy shopping spree!! Since we found out the gender the previous week we thought it couldn't hurt to shop a little bit :) we grabbed pizza ( big mistake) and then went to Baby Gap and holy cuteness. I got a little carried away...the night didn't end pleasant because baby J decided he hated pizza and I was sick all evening long:( On Saturday we cleared out the guest bedroom, I packed away most of my pre pregnancy clothes, and Raul painted his room. The color turned out absolutely beautiful... I cannot wait to post our finished nursery eventually. Here are some fun pics!!! I also am going to be posting a few new recipes ( fingers crossed my food aversions can stay away ) since I have had the itch to cook a little bit :) yay!!!

One of Brandon's favorite dinners..Buffalo Turkey Meatballs. Easy and effortless..and if you like buffalo wings this is a healthy alternative!!! Spicy though!! My yummy recipe is found Here

mama got a mani. OPI mod about you is the perfect fresh nail color!! I was getting bored of my dark winter hues

Before Pizza on Friday!!!

Sunday Brandon went hunting and I did this... went to church on my couch

Some of my bump pics.. because I LOVE watching that belly grow :)

On Friday I received a little mail....

Yes. 

One of my best friends who has FOUR boys...( she really is supermom) sent me this "care package" if you will, of tons of helpful baby items. I started CRYING when I opened the door to all of this. It made me feel so special and loved and just so happy to be able to share these special moments with my friend. Tessa if you are reading this " THIS MADE MY WEEKEND:)"

These are his nursery colors...we painted the wall the middle color "colonnade gray" and it turned out so beautiful...I can't wait to see how the rest turns out!

Come back this week for some yummy new recipes!!!!!

Walking into the Second Trimester!!!!!

I found this fun group of questions and I plan on using them every couple of weeks to document the pregnancy!!!!! Everyday I just feel so blessed and I don't want to forget anything :) Here's to walking into my second trimester woohoo!!!!

How far along: 13 weeks!!

Total weight gain: 1 lb. 

Maternity clothes:  I am mostly just wearing stretch pants and leggings..I have one pair of maternity jeans that fit pretty comfortably

Stretch marks: nope!

Sleep: Still getting up every night to go pee and/or from leg cramps

Best moment of this week: Finding out the gender!!!!!!!!

Miss anything: Aerobics..and sometimes icy cold margaritas!!!!

Movement: none that I can feel yet!

Food cravings: More like food aversions....I had a VERY nauseating first trimester. I couldn't hardly eat any meat or any vegetables..I lived off of fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, toast, and sour candy!!!! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I throw up every morning still.. but the nausea isn't sticking around all day like it has been!!!! 

Have you started to show yet: oh yes I have a  fabulous little bump :)

Gender: Boy!!

Labor signs: nope to early

Belly button in or out:  in 

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or moody most of the time: People and certain things def. annoy me a lot more...but I'm not sure if it is because I'm pregnant or because of my lack of cafffiene/ alcohol :) 

Looking forward to:  Painting the nursery this weekend!!! I already ordered his bedding and we have his beautiful furniture!!!!