divine intervention

Sometimes God does funny things around us to show us that He's looking out for us.

Like giving you a Full moon 3.5 weeks before your baby is due. {It could happen at ANY moment, right? I mean I'm not antsy or anything...}

Or...making the black beans in your fridge spoiled as you were pulling together ingredients to come up with a pre-dinner snack.

Seriously. Black beans? What was I thinking?

This little salad is similar but different to a recipe you may have tried before: Crunchy Tomato and Cucumber Salad. 

I like to keep you on your toes people.

If you, too happen to be seeking a little snack, and you too happen to have all of these ingredients, AND a commemorative football bowl to kickoff the first NC State Game of the season, you too, should make this yummy salad.

I pinky promise I won't make you put black beans in it.

Parmesan Zucchini and Tomato salad 

1 zucchini, sliced thinly into crescents

1 pint cherry tomatoes, rinsed

1/4 cup red onion, sliced thinly

1 clove garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

2 Tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper, to taste

2 Tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients into a bowl and serve cold. 

"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercyand good fruit, impartial and sincere." James 3:17

pinsday double-chocolate-pumpkin-cake with pumpkin icing.

It's that time of the week again!

Time for me to tempt you with a drool-worthy Pinterest find...

Y'all, this cake is amazing. It's like a creamy, fudgy, chocolate-y chip brownie with pumpkin icing on it.

Yep! Pumpkin.

I couldn't wait until September to break out the pumpkin.

Double Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Icing Recipe from Picky Palate.

I can't wait to try more Picky Palate recipes! {Especially if they involve this much pumpkin.}

"Come near to God and he will come near to you." James 4:8

thirty five.

How far along? 35.5 weeks-can we say OHMYGOSH? I can't believe we are down to the final stretch

Sleep: Sleep.Toss.Turn.Sleep.Pee.Toss.Turn.Sleep.

Best moment this week: So many great times with friends and family this week! See my week according to my iPhone.

Miss Anything? clothes! Like new, fun, clothes that don't have to have a yard of extra fabric involved in the tummy area. 

Movement: She gets hiccups all of the time and I love it! Also there is a lot of dancing happening on my bladder. Which is cute, but can be very nerve wracking when you are not in a spot to use the lou. 

Food cravings: coffee? Weird, I know, but the good news is they make decaf for just those types of craving. Hello Decaf Caramel Macchiato. 

Gender: Girl

Labor signs: Still none, other than Braxton Hicks. I can't believe I'll be saying yes to this in the next 4.5 weeks!

Belly Button: So so Outtie

Symptoms: Heartburn and some puffy feet, but feeling pretty good this week.

Wedding Rings: Wearing my favorite coctail ring? Yes. Wedding rings, notsomuchrightnow.

Looking forward to: Pumpkin lattes and all the lovely things that come with fall!

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”

my week according to my iPhone...

Birds eye view at 35 weeks.

Me and Mr. avaitor

Scribble chalkboard fun.

Sneaking Macaroni and cheese to a best bulldog friend.

Adding ruffles to anything that isn't nailed down.

Upside Down raking before Durham Bulls Game.

“I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” Psalm 116:1-2 NIV

31 Retirement Sale...For you!

Hello sweet readers!

I wanted to pass along an offer to my blog readers [and fellow shopping aficionados] for a Thirty-One Retirement Sale.


My cousin Tonya, wonderful mother of this gorgeous blue-eyed baby girl, is offering you a chance to take part in a sale of 10%* OFF  Thirty-One's Summer Retirement List. 


And who doesn't love a sale??

From totes or purses you can wear while you’re out and about, thermals to help you transport food and drinks to a party, or organizational items to help you keep your house neat and tidy Thirty-One has a solution!

Summer Retirement List: 

http://assets.thirtyonetoday.com.s3.amazonaws.com/toolbox/summer2012/retirement_list%20summer_2012.pdf 

These items are available through the end of August or while supplies last. Order between now and Monday August 27th to receive your 10%* discount. 

Visit my website to place your order. You can view the entire catalog and place your order through the Retirement Sale event. 

http://www.mythirtyone.com/TonyaStarbeck/ 

Go to "Place an Order" > Choose "Retirement Sale" > and "Shop Now"

Please contact Tonya with any questions, to host a party or be added to the monthly newsletter e-mail.

*10% is taken off your shopping total, not to include taxes and shipping which are calculated before discount is 

given.

*You must order directly through Tonya's site, from the Retirement Sale event from my page for your discount to be given. Your discount will not reflect when placing your order. I will manually edit your total after your order is submitted. If you want a total before placing your order you can also order via e-mail: babyblu445@yahoo.com. 

My personal favorites:  Thermal Tote in Flutter or Cheeky Elephant

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Happy Shopping!

Pins-day Enchiladas

If I was trapped on a desert island and had to live off just one type of food for the rest of my life, I would hope to be stuck on a mexican island.

Or Italian.

This may or may not be the reason I have so much heartburn.

I <3 tomato sauce.

And if you, too, <3 tomato sauce, you will <3 these enchiladas.

Chicken Enchiladas by Pink Parsley

thirty four.

How far along? 34 weeks

Sleep: Still tossing and turning...

Best moment this week: Having the OB doctor tell me we had reached a milestone at 34 weeks! If the baby was born anytime after now, they would not do anything to stop the delivery. Craziness.

Miss Anything? Bending down to pick up something/put on my shoes. Hard to do with a basketball in the way!

Movement: Lots of movement every day with elbows and knees and feet in my ribs. The best feelings in the world! (except for the ribs part). 

Food cravings: Coffee cake. 

Gender: Girl

Labor signs: Some serious Braxton Hicks this week!

Belly Button: Outtie

Symptoms: Heartburn, heartburn, heartburn! Hoping this means she is born with full, flowing locks of hair!!

Wedding Rings: Mostly no. The heat + swelling has put them aside for now. I'm hoping with cooler weather the rings can make a comeback. For now I wear my fav cocktail ring. 

Looking forward to: Baby! And fall! And all things pumpkin on the way. 

"every good and perfect gift is from above.." James 1:17