My husband found out about a coffee place near his work.  I’m not sure how long it’s been there, but I don’t know that he would have ever found it if someone hadn’t told him about it (since he doesn’t have a reason to go down the street that it’s on).

The place is called Hope Cafe.  They serve coffees, teas, soft drinks, shakes, breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more.  Their prices are really good and the service is great!  This coffee shop is very large with plenty of seating.  The three of us went, found two comfy leather chairs and sat down while Brody looked at us both.  It was so relaxing and peaceful.

I had a Decaf. Almond Mocha and Jason had a Mocha.  We both liked what we got.  We will definitely go back and maybe check out something other than coffee.

Every morning I wake up and the first thing I do when I go downstairs is to get some water.  Here is what I found today….

On Saturday, January 30th, Brody will be having his 3-month photos professionally taken by a local photographer who is coming to us (this will be interesting).

I have absolutely NO clue what to dress Brody in.  Any suggestions on how to dress a 3-month old for photos (he normally wears a long-sleeve onesie with a pair of sweat pants and socks (classy, huh).

This past weekend (Friday through Monday), my Niece and Mom visited.  It was my Niece’s first time meeting Brody and my Mom’s 3rd time visiting since Brody was born.  LOL!  We had such a great time!  Jason and I even took a night to go out on a date.  It was so nice!

My Sister used to visit once a year.  Our tradition was to eat cheesecake each time she visited.  Since she wasn’t here this time, my Niece and I decided to have cheesecake.  We had a different cheesecake each day she was here (four pieces total).  They were ALL good.

Here’s a picture of us enjoying our very last piece together (and right before we left for the airport).

I walked into my office the other day to see one of my scrapbooking tools out on my project table.  I knew I didn’t get it out, so knew it had to be Jason, so I asked him what it was doing out.  He said he was using it as a screwdriver.  LOL!  Um, not even close.

So, you take away the topic of Brody and I have absolutely nothing to say. How sad is that?  No time for creations, making new recipes (although we’re getting back to making some “clean” recipes that we’ve already made) and nothing exciting to write about.

I’m behind on magazines, trying to read three child books (and a ton more to one day read), received two new “eat clean” recipe books for Christmas and have a million recipes marked that I want to try (and blog about).

Tomorrow, I am getting a manicure, pedicure, and eyebrow wax.  Happy (early) birthday to me!  Jason told me to go out and relax, take as long as I needed and they’d be here when I get back.  I can’t wait to go.  It’s not because I want to get away from Brody.  I just need some pampering (even if it’s not at a spa).  LOL!

It’s finally here (and to stay)!  I’ve copied all of my posts about my pregnancy to his blog so that everything “Brody” is there in one place. I’ve started adding new posts over there that I have not added to my personal blog.

I’d like to have my personal blog go back to what it was (creations, recipes, and miscellaneous stuff).  If you’d like to stay up to date with Brody, please feel free to check out his blog and subscribe to his RSS feed.

I was reading a magazine today and it was talking about Quinoa.  It got me thinking about names of products that look like they would be pronounced one way, but they’re pronounced completely different from how they look.  Here are the top three sticking out in my mind.

• Quinoa:
  I thought it was pronounced qui-no-uh, but it’s actually pronounced keen-wah
• Medela:
  I thought it was pronounced meh-del-a, but it’s actually pronounced meh-dee-la
• Chicco:
  I thought it was pronounced chee-ko, but it’s actually pronounced key-ko

Who would have thought. What products did you think were pronounced one way, but they’re actually pronounced another?

Look what I found on my front porch this morning.  How sad that I had so many packages delivered on one day that the mail person just left them in a box for me.  LOL!

So, now the dilemma is how the heck to get her box back to her.  I’m assuming I can’t keep it because then I would have a federal something in my possession and I’m sure that’s a crime (stolen property?).  LOL!  I’m guessing if I set it out on the front porch tomorrow she’s not going to walk up to the door and remember to get it (nor see it from the street).  I could put it by the mailbox, but would it blow away or be taken by someone else before the mail person got here?

Oh the stress involved with one leaving their property on my front porch and in my hands.  LOL!  Thought it was too funny and just had to share the picture.

This afternoon Naomi from naomilynn’s Etsy shop emailed me to let me know that she included one of my items in her Etsy Treasury list.  If you’re wondering what an Etsy Treasury is, see my last post about it here.

I love this Treasury (and not because one of my items is displayed in it).  I love the serene colors that were chosen (the silvers and golds).  They look so amazing together (and so modern).  I’m very impressed with her selections and so glad that my shop had something to fit in perfectly with her other selections.

I’m very excited to have the extra exposure!  Just wanted to share my excitement with you all.