If only....

I watched 500 Days of Summer this weekend and have to say it was awesome! A refreshing alternative to the usual love movies. I totally recommend! I loved Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "10 Things I Hate About You" and now my crush has been reignited again. Check out his dance sequence. It's the best,....if only this happened in real life. Enjoy!

Halloween

Halloween this year was wonderful! To think last year at this time it felt like I was carrying a pumpkin in my tummy! Sophia was our little Bumble Bee and Bradey & I went as the Black Eyed P's. I found that last minute costume idea here.

We all went to a fun Halloween Party with lots of friends- great time and great food! This was my spooky treat:

Recipe from the "Simply homemade fall'09" magazine

My ghosts had a little problem with height, haha

Delicious recipe!

What to blog......

I've decided I'm more of a "blog reader" than a "blog writer". I have some great blogs that I love to follow, and they connect me to even more awesome blogs to read- it's so fun! Then when it comes to writing on my own I draw a blank- I don't have much to put out there. But I'm sure I can come up with something...

I have a few sewing projects that are in the beginning stages- need to make a stop at the fabric store tomorrow. I'm excited to get started though! One thing I feel like I have been doing a lot is making lots of baby food. My little one is getting big and it seems like I'm making more food every week! My wonderful sister MaryAnne gave me this book, "Blender Baby Food" by Nicole Young and I have been using it ever since Sophie started eating solids. This book has the most delicious recipes and there is a lot of varitey!

Sophia's favorites have been: Figgy Pears, Lentil and Rice Pilaf, Chilli for Beginners and Jumpin' Jambalaya. But her absolute fav is Cheesy Salmon and Broccoli Dinner!

Here's the recipe: ( It makes about 2 cups)

1 cup broccoli florets

1 small potato, peeled and diced

8 oz skinless salmon fillets

1/2 cup homogenized milk

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

1. Arrange potatoes and broccoli in a medium saucepan. Lay salmon fillets on top and pour milk over salmon; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Let cool.

2. Transfer to blender, add cheese and puree on high speed to desired consistency.

Hope you enjoy!

First one down!

I finally finished my first attempt at sewing a dress from a pattern. I started it this summer with the help of my mother, and slowly finished it this weekend. I think it has to do with the sewing class I joined that has helped motivate me to complete some of the projects I've started. The dress is fit for a 2 year old, and I'm thinking it'll be a play "dress up" for Sophia when she's older. The pattern is a Portobellopixie design by Sandi Henderson. It was pretty tricky for my first dress, but I'm happy I was able to complete it!

Time for a "new do"

I have a hair appointment coming up next week so I've been trying to narrow down what I want done. All I know is that I'm so excited! I think I'm going chin length much like Jessica Stroup's new cut from 90210. Hope it will look good on me! I've told my husband no photos until I get my hair cut so I'll post one after the big day.

Fall is around the corner!

I think Fall is my favorite season. It's not only beautiful to see the leaves changing a cool orange and red colour but it's also fun to change up the old wardrobe. I love the fashion with all the layering, comfy sweaters and boots. Although I'm not heading back to school or sending Sophia off to school any time soon I can't help but get pulled into the cute children's back-to-school clothing. So adorable! I love the preppy chic look of this outfit featured on Grosgrain.

Teachers Pet Cardi, Simple Tee and Poppy Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Also, I am on a mission to find some ankle boots this season. I have found a fantastic pair at Nordstrom. Of course they look so fun in the picture but I still feel like I'd need to try them on first before I am sold! May be next time I'm in Washington I'll take a peek through the shoe department.

Absent

Alright....so keeping up with the whole blog thing has been tough. The summer has passed by so quickly it's really hard to believe it's going to be September in less than a week! I really feel like time passes by a lot faster when you have a child. I know a lot of mom's told me " it goes by so fast!" but now I get it. Sophia is 9 1/2 months and is always on the move! She's crawling, cruising, clapping, trying to copy everything we do and has 5 teeth with one another on the way. More fun everyday- I just can't get enough!