Welcome to the Family

I can't take full credit for this fabulous new Gucci purse I found. I spotted it a few weeks ago online at Neiman Marcus and tried to buy it but alas it was sold out. Then I ran into my wonderful friend Katie and she had the exact same purse I had been eyeing! She purchased it downtown in Charleston but said it was the last one, so it inspired me to search online again. Lo and behold there was one available back at Neimans and now on sale for half price! It was like me and this purse were meant to be! I still love my everyday Gucci purse but I am excited to use this one as a beach and travel tote for the summer! I love the rainbow print and large size, perfect for toting all my baby stuff around. I was practically drooling the day it arrived, I was so excited. So welcome to my purse family, Gucci Sunset Tote, I think you will like it here!

He Put a Ring On It

I am so excited this past weekend my brother Logan proposed to his girlfriend Katie. He did it down here in Charleston so I got to help with the proposal and surprise party with our families on the 4th. I think Katie was completely shocked and caught off guard and her ring is gorgeous!! I adore Katie and I am so happy she is going to be a part of our family! We had so much fun hanging out with her family and celebrating! The Debnams and Beavers really know how to party! Her family is wonderful and now I cant wait for all the wedding festivities to begin. Here are a few pictures from the party Sunday.

Tasty Thursday

Ok so I am still on my health kick trying to shed a few pounds before the annual Debnam beach trip, which I inevitably will gain back after a booze and food filled week! But for now I'm dieting:) I made up this recipe with stuff I had at home and it turned out pretty tasty! I love all salads especially any version of a pasta salad and this one is filled with healthy veggies!

LEMON ORZO SALAD
- 1 CUP UNCOOKED ORZO (BOIL 8-10 MINS)
- I CAN CHICKPEAS DRAINED AND RINSED
- I TOMATO DICED
- SMALL JAR MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS (RESERVE THE LIQUID)
- 1-2 CUPS OF FRESH SPINACH SHREDDED
- FETA CHEESE
- 1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL
- 1 GARLIC CLOVE MINCED
- JUICE OF ONE LEMON

MIX TOGETHER OLIVE OIL, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC AND SALT AND PEPPER- THIS IS THE VINAIGRETTE. COOK ORZO AND DRAIN. ADD TOMATO, ARTICHOKES, AND SPINACH TO THE ORZO AND TOSS WITH DRESSING. ADD THE FETA LAST. I ALSO POURED SOME OF THE ARTICHOKE MARINATE OVER THE SALAD FOR EXTRA FLAVOR.

TOY STORY

I just had to share these pictures of Sterling playing with his two favorite toys. I love that he can grab for toys now and hold them on his own. This is such a wonderful age. He is beyond obsessed with Sophie the Giraffe. We have already lost one and I quickly purchased another. We don't go anywhere without Sophie and now that he is starting to teeth he loves her even more! He also loves his Manhattan Ball. He is constantly reaching for them and sucking on them with his sore gums:)For any moms or moms to be I highly recommend these toys!

JUST LIKE HIS DADDY

I couldn't resist posting this picture. Sterling is such a little man. He loves to be sprawled out on the sofa legs spread relaxing just like his daddy. He even has his own beer belly, well milk belly:)

Tasty Thursday

As most of you know I love to cook. If I had an infinite amount of money and time I would try out new recipes all the time. I love creating a dish from scratch and enjoying it! Every Thursday I am going to share a recipe that I love or have made that week. I have finally decided to buckle down and battle the last few pounds of my baby weight, so the recipe this week is a healthy one. This recipe comes compliments of my sister Taylor and we have made it many times. It is perfect for the summer! I made it this week and have been eating it everyday for lunch. It is a delicious and refreshing black-eyed pea salad.

BLACK EYED PEA SALAD
4 CUPS COOKED BLACK EYED PEAS (I USE THE CANNED ONES DRAINED AND RINSED)
2-3 SCALLIONS DICED
1 SMALL GREEN BELL PEPPER DICED
1 LARGE TOMATO, SEEDED AND CHOPPED
2-3 RIBS OF CELERY DICED
4 LARGE BASIL LEAVES CHOPPED (I USE MORE)
1/3 CUP OLIVE OIL
2 TBLS WHITE WINE VINEGAR
1 LARGE GARLIC CLOVE MINCED
1/2 TSP BLACK PEPPER
1/2 TSP SALT
1 TBLS HOT SAUCE (I USE TEXAS PETE AND USUALLY ADD MORE)

IN A SMALL BOWL WHISK OIL, VINEGAR, GARLIC, HOT SAUCE, SALT AND PEPPER. COMBINE THE PEAS WITH THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS AND THEN POUR THE DRESSING OVER. BEST IF CHILLED FOR 2 HOURS.
ENJOY!

The Art of Fashion

I consider myself to be a pretty trendy dresser. I love to read all the latest fashion magazines and keep up with all the trends. When my new bazaar or instyle comes I can't wait to tear through it and look at all the beautiful clothes! I love trapeze dresses, high waisted skirts, loose blouses all things that I consider fashionable and if I saw another woman wearing any of them I would think "wow she looks cute." Matt begs to differ he says I dress like a pregnant woman and wishes I would dress more casually like a t-shirt and jeans or polo shirt. Casual really is not my style, I feel most comfortable in a dress. I am learning to dress more casually now that I have a baby at home but you will never see me in sweats and t-shirt. I just keep rocking my old clothes with a much more expensive dry cleaning bill from all the spit-up and pee! I don't do preppy either, I see other women that dress preppy and think they look cute it just isn't for me!

Which is funny because I like my men to be dressed preppy. I love a man in khaki pants and a button down shirt and I love my baby boy in bubbles and jon-jons. I am going to keep dressing Sterling in bubbles and jon-jons for as long as I can because after that what can you dress a little boy in that's cute? I dread the day when he says mom I want to wear my sponge bob outfit to class today, yikes! so I want to keep him dressed sweet for as long as I can!

Here is a little sneak peek of a precious outfit I got Sterling to wear next weekend for the 4th of July. I can't wait to put my peanut in this precious Old English American flags bubble.