Marley Lilly

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Marley Lilly products?  I will admit, they do take a little long to get the items out of processing and to you but they are worth the wait.  It probably isn't a long time (1.5 weeks) to most people,  I just get antsy when I order stuff offline.  But anywho, I just love there stuff.  Anything monogramed = LOVE.

F is for Flanders

This is one of my newest designs for pillows.  I designed this one myself and love how it turned out. Cute and simple.  Instead of making this one into a pillow, I decided to frame it and hang it on my wall in my dining room.  I am offering these personalized on Etsy for $4 for a panel plus shipping.  A panel can be framed as shown, or made into a pillow for decor purposes.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/68036665/personalized-feed-sack-panel-est?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.facebook.com/southernbelle.scentz

27 weeks

How far along?  27 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs

 Maternity clothes? Yes on maternity shirts, shorts, and leggings. No more jeans really bc it is so hot anyways. And dresses are a must.

Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers that I can make it without any till the end!

Best moment this week: Ordered the dresser for the nursery!

Movement: Lots and her kicks are getting harder and stronger! Waking me up at night all of the time.

  Food cravings: Sweet and Salty foods.  Still mostly sweets though!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No sickness.

Have you started to show yet: Yep, I think I should take this question out because there won't be a time from this point on that this question will ever say no haha!

  Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: No actual labor signs. Ive been starting to get braxton hicks though.. 

  Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy most of the time.  Of course I do have my moody moments, a lot, but overall very happy!

Looking forward to: Baby shower, picking out the rocker, and meeting Chloe :)

Saw it Pinned It Did It

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Chicken Green Beans and Potatoes

Spray bottom of pan with oil so it does not stick.  I used 5 raw tenderloins, 3 small potatoes, and 2 cans of green beans, and 1/2 stick butter.  I cut the butter into pieces and placed throughout mixture of chicken, green beans, and potatoes.

Sprinkle with 1/2 packet of italian seasoning.

Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Super yummy.  Next time I make this I will pre cook the potatoes in the microwave until they are about 1/2 of the way done then cook altogether for around 30-45 minutes.

26 Weeks

How far along?  26 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs

 Maternity clothes? Yes on maternity shirts, shorts, and leggings. No more jeans really bc it is so hot anyways. And dresses are a must.

Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers that I can make it without any till the end!

Best moment this week: Setting the baby shower date.

Movement: Lots and her kicks are getting harder and stronger! Waking me up at night all of the time.

  Food cravings: Sweet and Salty foods.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No sickness.

Have you started to show yet: Yep, I think I should take this question out because there won't be a time from this point on that this question will ever say no haha!

  Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: Nope!

  Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time! Some days I am so over being pregnant and really want to meet her and then other days I get really nervous for labor!  Overall just hormonal.

Looking forward to: Finishing her room and decorating it for her arrival.

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We are planning on buying and moving in October/November this year and these are just a few ideas I have for the house.

Walk in shower

Two cabinets in the laundry room with a shelf.

Cute table in the entrance

Grey bathroom, and BATH on the wall

Smokey Mountains

We are vacationing this week in the Smokey Mountains with some of my inlaws.  It was a great chance for a short getaway before baby Chloe gets here.  We def needed a break for reality for a couple of days.

It doesn't hurt waking up and sitting outside with this view either.  Its gorgeous in the mornings here.

Although I am missing these pretty girls and I am ready to get home to them this weekend.

Saw It.. Did It... Pinned It..

My version of the pin.

They turned out okay.  I need a different color and more time to do them and they would have looked more so like the pin did.

Original Pin

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25 Weeks

How far along?  25 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 16lbs

 Maternity clothes? A few maternity shirts here and there. Jeans are no longer comfy. So I think I am going to stick to my leggings, maternity shorts, and dresses until she comes.

Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers that I can make it without any till the end!

Best moment this week: We went shopping Sunday for baby stuff. Finished registering.  and bought the crib.

Movement: Lots and her kicks are getting harder and stronger!

  Food cravings: Sweet and Salty foods.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Past few days I have been getting a little more queasy but i'm okay overall.

Have you started to show yet: Yep, I think I should take this question out because there won't be a time from this point on that this question will ever say no haha!

  Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: Nope!

  Belly Button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time! Some days I am so over being pregnant and really want to meet her and then other days I get really nervous for labor!  Overall just hormonal.

Looking forward to: Finishing her room and decorating it for her arrival.

Easter

We ate dinner with my parents this Easter and my "adopted" grandparents.  

-Spiral ham

-sweet potato casserole

-mashed potatoes

-asparagus

-broccoli

-rolls

I made this cake for Easter.  The cake was super yummy, but eating it with all the jelly beans and kit kats was a bit much, sweets wise.  It was super easy to make too!

Gender Reveal Party

Back on March 9th we had our Gender Reveal Party to announce the gender of our sweet baby girl.

The greatest friends I could ask for.  Alison, on the left, we met a couple years ago and have been pretty close ever since.  She has a sweet little boy who is going to be just a year older then Chloe will be.  Can you say Future boyfriend/girlfriends? ;)

Taylor, on the right, we met through blogging about a year ago when she moved down here.  She is such a sweet girl.  She helped me plan this entire party. I couldn't have done it without her help.

My sweet sister in law and I.  The best sister I could seriously ask for.  We have became much closer over the past few months and I love it!  She came over the other night and helped her brother, my husband, paint the nursery :)

Taylor and I.  You might recognize her from The Presuttis Blog.  Taylor made the cake for our party and did such an amazing job! 

My Sweet daddy.  He was sporting the pink and blue for the day.  Team Pink & Team Blue! 

We set up a black dry erase board for everyone write down there guesses of girl or boy.  We chose the names Roman for a boy and Chloe for a girl.  Each person was the write there name underneath their guess of the gender.  Im so glad we did this.  I loved seeing who guessed what! 

The Old Wives Tales Predictions!

20 Week Sonogram Picture

Mom and I made these mustaches and bows for everyone to wear at the party to show their guess of the Team Pink or Team Blue! 

All of the yummy food.

Pink & Blue Lemonade, Wine and Sweet tea.  Pink & Blue paper straws.

I absolutely loved our cake.  Super yummy.

We also had publix make cup cakes for the party for all of the guests.  We did the cake so that we could have something to cut into for the reveal.  The cupcakes also had a pink butter cream filling.

Our set up outside for everyone to sit, eat, and drink.  

Cutting the cake for the Reveal!

Mommy and Daddy to be <3

The Reveal!  Pink, Strawberry Cake.

The Gender Reveal was so much fun and we couldn't have asked for a better turn out.  All of our important friends and family were invited and we all had a wonderful time.  We cannot wait for Chloe Dean to make her arrival in July. <3

Cake: Made by Taylor, you can check her blog out here.

Cupcakes: Publix

Pink & Blue Straws: Etsy

Black Dry Erase Board: Michaels

Sonogram frame: Babies R Us

24 Week Bump Date

How far along?  24 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: about 16 lbs so far..

 Maternity clothes? A few maternity shirts here and there. Jeans are no longer comfy. So I think I am going to stick to my leggings, maternity shorts, and dresses until she comes.

Stretch marks? Nope, crossing my fingers that I can make it without any till the end!

Best moment this week: Registering at Target today with mom for baby Chloe, and hearing her heartbeat.

Miss anything: I miss being comfortable honestly.  I know everyone says I haven't even begun to hit the uncomfortable stage, but I think I am just in the beginning of it. I woke up at 6am this morning with her kicking and moving hard so I couldn't sleep.

Movement: Lots and her kicks are getting harder and stronger!

  Food cravings: Sweet and Salty foods.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have felt really queasy today and not sure why.  But in general no sickness or queasiness.

Have you started to show yet: Yep, I think I should take this question out because there won't be a time from this point on that this question will ever say no haha!

  Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: Nope!

  Belly Button in or out? Almost Out!

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time! Some days I am so over being pregnant and really want to meet her and then other days I get really nervous for labor!  Overall just hormonal.

Looking forward to: Finishing her room and decorating it for her arrival.