Thanksgiving Pinterest - Part 2

I had good intentions to decorate our place for Thanksgiving, but my efforts proved futile as I didn't get them completed in time, but I still had to take pictures of the finished products. 

The first couple of pictures showcase the burlap banner I created after seeing a similar Pinterest idea. 

The adorable bow was featured a couple weeks ago in another Pinterest post. 

And this cute whimsical pine cone is made out of felt. I really like the way they turned out, but they took FOREVER to make. I had wanted to make some in colors to match our Christmas ornaments but I will save the time and paint real pine cones. 

Thanksgiving Pinterest: Part 1

This was second Thanksgiving of my marriage that I cooked dinner. Yes, the second time I cooked. David and I have either eaten out or been with others for Thanksgiving. And because it was usually just the two of us we never felt like preparing the traditional dinner. But, since our family expanded to three this year we decided to cook. However I did entertain the idea of eating out for a day or two.

Again since only two of us would be eating we decided on a simple menu - Cornish Hens, Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing and Rolls. We tried three different recipes for our dinner two of which came from Pinterest. I also made Sweet Potato Humus, but since our food processor broke in the middle of making it we abandoned the project and it now sits in the refrigerator. I also had plans to make chocolate chip and pumpkin muffins for dessert, but that didn't happen either. I did however make Pumpkin Bread Pudding for breakfast which ended up as dessert as well. I would recommend all of the recipes we tried.

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Stove Top Stuffing

Cornish Hens

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pinterest Thursday (Friday)

I cannot claim this adorable idea as my own, but I am in love with it. And it's timely for Thanksgiving.

The step by step tutorial can be found on this blog. I recently started following her and she shares some great ideas. Hope you enjoy!

3 Month Favorites

My mom told me this was her favorite month. At first I didn't understand. Charlotte wasn't doing anything different and then it happened - smiles, coos, rolling, attitude. Yes, I said attitude. Girl is a DIVA.
Here's what C's been up to this month.

3 Months

Height: 23 inches long; 90th percentile*
Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz.; b/w 25th & 50th percentile*
Head Size: 15.4 inches; b/w 75th & 90th percentile*
Diaper Size: Size 1 and transitioning to cloth diapers.
Clothes: 0-3 Month clothes.
Sleep: You have started to sleep through the night. Well if sleeping from 12pm-6am counts as sleeping through the night. We are trying to break you of this habit by getting you to bed earlier, it's been a challenge but moving to PDT has helped. 
Eating: You still eat every 2-3 hours. At night you have a ravenous appetite at night and mommy is trying to keep up with you. 
Mommies Milestones: You have grown leaps and bounds this month. You have rolled over a few times. You kick up a storm. You hate having things cover your legs. You are grabbing and trying to hold toys. You have discovered your arm and hands and suck on them. You are drooling up a storm. You have started saying hoo like an owl. We love to hear you talk. You turn your head toward voices and are starting to follow objects. 

*We still haven't been to the doctor so I don't have update stats. I know, I know I'm a bad mom. 

3 Month Favorites

1. Activity Mat - Since C has been more interested in objects this mat was a great addition to her playtime and tummy time. It keeps her entertained for periods of time. 

2. Baby Oil - We realized this month that C developed craddle cap. She's either always had it or her hair had been covering it. The baby oil helped to tame it. 

3. Bath tub - Everyone has their favorite bathtub or any bath tub, but we have found this one to work for us. We just purchased it this month, but I would like to have had it sooner. 

4. Aden + Anais Bibs - The drooling has only just begun and I really like this bib. It goes completely around the neck and catches the drool.

5. TV - I feel like a bad mom for putting my child in front of the tv, but the lights and sounds entertain her and I'm able to get stuff done around the house. 

6. O Ball Rattle - C loves this ball. It might be the bright red color, the rattles or the fact that she can stick her hand and tongue through the holes. It's entertaining to watch. 

Pinterest Thursday

I'm starting a new series on my blog called Pinterest Thursdays. If you are like me and are addicted to Pinterest you also may share my fascination with pinning things in the hope that someday you'll have a chance to recreate those pins. In an effort to help me try my pins and encouraging blogging I'm planning to post my encounters with my pins.

I'm going to start out with a few recipes that I've tried and review them. Check out my entire food board  here.

Since we moved to CA I've been trying to cook and try new recipes. This past week alone we've tried out three recipes. The first one was Jalapeño Beer Cheese Soup. I'm not a fan of beer and thus I was reluctant to try this recipe but everything else about it sounded delicious.  And despite the warm temperatures we've been having soup was just what we needed on Sunday night. In addition to the soup I made Pretzel bites with cheese sauce. I've made these before and love them.

On Monday night I made Creamy Chicken Piccata. It's from the Pioneer Women. The other thing  I would change would be to use less lemon. Overall it was pretty tasty. I don't have a picture of this dish.

2 Month Favorites

Well I'm totally behind again. But don't worry the 3 month favorites will be up soon. Since we were moving and didn't see your doctor for your two month wellness checkup most of your stats remain the same.

2 Month Stats

Height: 23 inches long; 90th percentile
Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz.; b/w 25th & 50th percentile
Head Size: 15.4 inches; b/w 75th & 90th percentile
Diaper Size: Size 1
Clothes: You have transitioned into the 0-3 month clothes, but you are still wearing several newborn dresses as shirts.
Sleep: You sleep for 4-6 hour stretches at night and sometimes longer.
Eating: You eat every 2-3 hours still and are eating more at each feeding.
Mommies Milestones: You have discovered hair and love to pull on your own and mommy's. You have started cooing and we love that you are beginning to communicate. You smile at people's faces. You are holding your head up.

2 Month Favorites

Here are our 2 month favorites. 

1. Rattles - You aren't quite into toys yet, but this was a great distraction on our drive across the country. 

2. Cloud B Giraffe - Since you are used to a noisy sleeping environment, this has been great for helping you get to and stay asleep in strange places. 

3. Burp Cloths - I've tried several burp cloths, even tried to make them, but I found that cloth diapers worked best. You can buy them cheap at Cotton Babies. I plan to pretty them up soon.

4. Dr. Brown Bottles - We introduced bottles pretty early on and like these, especially the pink ones (not pictured). We haven't tried any other brands.

5. Bouncer - C hated this at first but she enjoys it now. It has been a lifesaver while packing and unpacking. 

What are your favorites??