2.05.2012

Oh Baby!

No, no John and I are not expecting; well not one of our own. We are waiting in anticipation for our first niece to arrive! John's brother Pat and his wife Kelly are expecting their first baby March 7.  In honor of this joyous occasion, John's mother, sister and I threw Kelly a baby shower this weekend. 

Through all the planning, I was having reminiscent nightmares of planning the wedding! With my type A personality, everything had to be planned down to the smallest details. Above and beyond all the delicious food we ordered, I made gluten free PF Chang lettuce wraps and Kelly's favorite dessert; key lime pie. I also took it upon myself to hand make the prizes and favors. And the pressure was truly on considering that I am back in school and still working full time (that is another post all on it's own). 

Everything turned out beautifully, all the work was well worth it seeing the joy on Pat and Kelly's faces. We can't wait to shower the baby with love and cuddles! Only 4 weeks left!

Lovely Ladies
Favors, Prizes and Guess the Baby Game
Prizes: hand-made coasters
Beautiful Hostesses

Individual Gluten Free Key Lime Pies
Gifts Galore!
Grandma Ronnie's hand made baby blanket
Another item I get to cross off my list!  #29 "Host a Party". And although I did make the individual key lime pies, I am not considering it my "make a pie from scratch" since I used GF graham crackers which were "pre-made".

Two items down, 28 to go!

1.15.2012

Enjoying the Scenery

With the "gym tourists" filling up the gym these past couple weeks due to New Year resolutions, I can only think about how I need to keep working on my list! I do have a few things in progress; but not to the point I feel I can cross them off my list.

This past week, I was really hoping I could cross one off especially because it was one that I think will be really fun. John and I made our way out to Utah to visit my cousin Ashley and her family. Though the sole purpose of this visit was to see the family, we thought we could take advantage of the winter season and take in some skiing/snowboarding in the mountains. As our trip approached, the forecast was dim with unseasonably warm temps and a large lack of snow coverage.

We decided to forgo the skiing/snowboarding since most of the resorts either had limited runs or icy man-made snow. It was still a great trip, we had lots of quality family time, laughs, great food, with a bonus beautiful hike through the mountains.  I don't know if it was the warm mountain fresh air or just the break from reality but I truly didn't feel like leaving.....ever!

Stay tuned for updates on my way through the list, but for now; enjoy the scenery!

Olivia and John are "twins"

Ollie is ready to go with her walking stick!

This is January?!





Look closely, I'm in there somewhere. 



The hiking crew