24 Weeks Pregnant!

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A Yummy Tasting Soup!

This is the broccoli soup I posted about a couple weeks ago here. It turned out to be really, really good and it only took about a half hour to make. Here are some of my during photos, but I didn't manage to get an after photo...I was too excited to eat it once I scooped some into a bowl :)

The caramelizing onions, garlic and cayenne pepper.

Once I added in the chicken stock...

...and then the broccoli.

The finished soup once I used the immersion blender and added the cheese.

My Weekend In Food

Friday night we stayed in and ate homemade meatball subs for dinner.

Yesterday we drove down to Columbus and had a really yummy lunch with friends at Spagio in Grandview and we all got salads and pizzas. Really good salads and pizzas.

For dessert we went next door to Jeni's and each got three half-scoops of their absolutely delicious ice cream, made from local organic milk and cream. I indulged in Gooey Butter Cake, Cherry Crisp and Brown Butter Almond Brittle. It was one of the more memorable ice cream experiences of my life, and I don't say that lightly ;)

Today I am meeting my mom, sister and brother's girlfriend for lunch and Jon already made me a really good breakfast sandwich earlier this morning.

This has been a yummy weekend for sure. And making it even yummier? Jon and I are finally putting some actual work into the nursery! We are finished with the layout and color selection, have emptied out the room, and are in the process of priming it to paint (filling in cracks, sanding the walls, etc.). I have been sitting in the closet all morning just staring out at the room imagining what it will look like in a few months with our baby sleeping in the crib!

Here's a peak at one of my inspiration photos:

Trina Turk Spring 2010

I am not sure who this model is, but I think she is absolutely beautiful, and these clothes and the location are making me really wish spring was here already and not three solid months away!

All images from the Trink Turk 2010 Spring Lookbook.

Spring Fashion Inspiration: A Baby Shower Look

Last night I was visiting with my mom and we started talking about my baby shower a bit. I am really not allowed to know many details, and actually I don't think that my mom knows all that much either at this point since she isn't one of the main planners. But we did talk about the guest list, they will be inviting at least 70 of my closest friends and family to celebrate with me! That seems a little crazy, but Jon and I both have big families, and I am really happy that everyone will be together at one shower, instead of my families trying to put together two separate events.

I started to get excited about the shower for a few reasons. It will be at the end of March, so there is a good chance we will have nice weather (or at the very least we will be seeing signs of it) and that always puts me in a good mood after these long Ohio winters. It will be the first time some of these people have seen me pregnant, and at that point, I will be PREGNANT (I mean fat and happy). Most importantly, it means we will be receiving baby things, which means our baby will really be coming...and soon after the shower!

So obviously one of the first things I thought about was what I would wear, knowing for sure that I will need a completely new outfit. And this is one of the only times in my life that I can use the word need and really mean it. This is what I have thrown together, inspired by a Trina Turk look from her Spring 2010 lookbook, all from Old Navy's Maternity line! The entire outfit I put together (plus a hair cut and color) cost less than the original Trina Turk pieces...I love a bargain!

A Dreamy Escape...

Image via ffffound.

I would like to take one last getaway with Jon before the baby comes, but I want to wait until the weather gets nicer, which may prohibit me from getting on a plane, and going anywhere too far away. I am sure there are some wonderful places within a few hour drive that we haven't been to yet (at least together). I live in NE Ohio...any suggestions?