Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day everyone!!!  I hope you are having a wonderful time off.  I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the men and women who serve and protect us, today and every day, past and present!

Bring Sexy Back...

I recently discovered my handsome hubby has a hidden talent in the baking department.  When all hope for him was gone in the kitchen, he always manages to surprise me.   We inherited his grandmother's Kitchen Aid mixer.  He is officially been named the master baker in our house.  The other night was no exception.  He made us a tray of Chua Spicy Maya Brownies, but this week's treats..MRS. FIELD'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!  Yumm-o!!! Trust me folks these are the best cookies EVER!!!

Here are some photos of his creations.

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup C & H dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup cold salted butter, cut into cubes
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300° F.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk.
3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer blend the sugars at medium speed.
4. Add the cold butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix at low to medium speed just until blended. Do not over mix.
5. Add the flour mix and chocolate chips and blend at a low speed just until mixed. Do not over mix.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, two inches apart.
7. Bake 20-22 minutes until golden. Transfer cookies immediately to a cool surface with a spatula. You can line sheets with parchment and transfer to a cold surface to do it faster.

Makes 30-36 cookies, depending on the size of your scoops.

Happy Friday...more importantly Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Oh my what a long week, today felt like it took forever to arrive.  I am happy that today is finally here and a matter of a few short hours the fun will began.  Too bad the weather over is not being the best sport about things.  I am looking forward to a fun weekend filled with great company, good food, and sleeping in pass 6 am.  And if I am lucky maybe a little Memorial Day Shopping. 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!! Have a wonderful safe and fun holiday!!!

Image source: http://fun-gallery.com/pictures/funny-2/have-a-great-weekend-3063

My Sister

My sister has been my role model ever since I was little.  I always wanted to be like her.  Well, I guess things never change.  A month after my sister announced that she was pregnant, I soon followed (just happened..I swear).   This journey has been amazing to have my sister around to share.  I really appreciate having her as my sister.  She is the best sister one could ever ask for.

Here are some photos of her growing belly... she is 10 weeks further then me.  She is expecting a little boy in August.  Auntie can't wait to meet you soon.

17 weeks and counting...

I am officially in my 17th week of pregnancy and as of tomorrow it will start my 18th week.  Things are finally starting to get back to normal.  Yay 2nd trimester!!! This trimester so far has been everything I can imagine.  Body is slowly changing and I am showing more and more each week.  The nausea has virtually went away.  The taste of meat bothers me less and less.  As for the intense of smell is still here to stay which is never pleasant on gym days.

Being pregnant has it's ups and downs.  Nothing more painful than not being able to eat your favorite foods.  Oh how I miss sushi, sandwiches, and steak.  Not to mention everyone treats with kid gloves.  I am still the same person as before just I get a little tired more often and I look like I am a beer chugging champ.  

Last week, was the last time I could fit into my skinny jeans.  Now I am sporting maternity pants on a regular basis.  Let me tell you maternity are even better than I dreamed.  They are super comfy and if you're lucky stylish too.

I can't imagine in a few short months we will be welcoming our little one. Watch Out World!!!

I apologize in advance for all the baby talk.

Here is my first belly photo...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary!!!  Today marks the 4th year anniversary of my marriage to my super sweet hubby.  It is amazing to believe it has been 4 years already.  It feels like only a couple of months ago we started this journey of marriage together.  Wow 4 years!!!  This little journey has it's ups and downs and I would never imagine a better person to travel this journey with then my hubby.  Thank You Hubster for 4 amazing years together and I can't wait for many more wonderful years to come.

We are so excited to start the next chapter of life.  We can't believe we will be having a baby in a few more months.  

Cheers to another wonderful year and many more to come...

As the hubby said...4 years down and forever to go!!!

Hawaii 2007- Before we got married.

Valentine's Day Came Early This Year..

This year my Valentine's surprise for my Hubby came a week early.  During the week prior,  I was a away on a business trip and had been experiencing weird side effects that were uncommon to me.  I started one day ravenous and the next moment exhausted and the very next day I had a nose bleed.  So my girlfriend Pauline suggest that I take a pregnancy exam.  So during lunch we took a quick trip to the store.  And before we ate lunch we decided to sneak off to the bathroom to take the test.  After 3 minutes, the results read loud and clear PREGNANT!!!!

For the first 20 minutes I was shocked.  Thank goodness I had Pauline's support or else I would have been a nervous wreck.    After the initial shock wore off, I started share the news with a few of my closest friends in the office.  The girls in the office were all very happy.  It was really sweet.

Next step was figuring out a way to tell my hubby.  After lunch, I decided to tell him not to worry that I got my period because I wanted to tell him in person.  So for the next 5 days until I return home, I had to keep the biggest secret in my life.  Oh boy was it difficult but luckily for me I had my girlfriends to talk to during this time. 

As Valentine's Day was just around the corner, I decided to give my hubby a box of a dozen Sprinkle cupcakes with a special message written across. 

 

  

Time to reveal the message...

 

A moment of confusion raced across his face before he comprehended that I was pregnant.

Sheer joy raced a crossed his face once he realized we are having a BABY!!!