Baby's Room

I wanted to show off the beautiful colors and patterns that RockyTopDesign on Etsy has for crib bedding design.  I am so excited to design my new baby's room.  He isn't here yet but we are so excited he will be coming around December 28th or maybe earlier if I get my way.  Look at these swatches of fabric...Robin's Egg Blue and Brown.  Aren't they so amazing?  Isn't Etsy amazing? 

 Can't you just imagine G and H together for a bumper and H for the crib skirt.  RockyTopDesign charges 208.00 for a custom made bumper and crib skirt.  Just amazing!

Take a look at this crib bumper, isn't it beautiful? 

Take a look at this gorgeous set that she has done, I would love it in the blue and brown colors that I have chosen.  She even gave me a website where I could order the swatches so that I could lay out the patterns and decide what matches well together.  Now, I can take the blue color and go find a paint that matches the fabric.  How cool is that!

I would also like to say that I compared prices on Etsy and I think that RockyTopDesign is very competitive, if not better pricing than some of the others.  I had to check that out since this is our fifth child and it would be hard explaining the extra costs to my husband! Yikes! Especially since I have given all of my baby stuff away a long time ago. I have nothing and now I am starting over.  The good thing is, I know what basics I need and I don't have to go crazy!  I am so excited, isn't this so fun?  Keep coming back and checking my blog because I am going to be posting some really cool baby stuff from Etsy that I love, love, love!

I Have A Crazy Announcement To Make

Oh My Goodness!  That is all that I can say.  I am in shock, still trying to figure out how this happened!  I know it is truly an amazing gift!  Happy is the man that hath his quiver full! Psalm 127:5  I can't stop writing exclamation marks!  Yes, I am going to have another baby.  Get this...my fifth child!  I will be forty this year and I thought we were done!  I guess God has other plans for our lives.  I am thrilled that he chose us to have another baby but sometimes I think, Lord I am going to be forty, can I handle this?  I know that he knows what he is doing, I just have to keep reassuring myself that God will be there to hold my hand.  Aside from my shock, my kids are so ecstatic.  They can't quit talking about the baby and telling everybody, I mean everybody.  My four year old told three people while we were out today that I was pregnant.  Then I took my mother-in-law to the doctor the other day and the doctor said, "Is this your first?"  When I told him that it was my fifth he had a very disturbed look on his face and said, "How do you do it?"  I think he was meaning, how can I manage five!  Well, let me tell you, only by the grace of God, my friends.  Pray for me ya'll!  Pray for me!

A Tribute To My Mom

Sarah "Bonnie" Roberts

My Mom has always been there for me!  

She is one of those self-less mothers that would do anything for her children.  

She was there to cheer me on when I graduated from nursing school!  

She made my wedding dress!  

She made all of the food for my wedding and catered it. 

She took care of my Daddy when he was dying of lung cancer.  

She wouldn't sleep anywhere but by him on the couch when he was dying in the hospital bed.  

She was there for me with every birth of my children.  

She raised my sister's daughter.  

She has been a shoulder to lean on for my other sisters. 

She has praised my husband for his intelligence and his love for me.  

She has helped to watch my children when I had appointments. 

She has come over and cleaned my house when I had just had it!  

I can't tell you how many loads of laundry she has folded.  

She has always been there for me!  
She is my best friend!

What a Mom!

Rosemary Gone Wild And A Recipe, Too!

Today I pruned my rosemary bush because as you can see, it had gone wild.  I must add that this is the picture after I pruned it!  

 I planted some mint because I just love to make mint iced tea.  

 I also planted some basil which I use quite often for a tomato, onion and basil omlet,  and bruschetta, I must add!

 I haven't gotten thyme yet but that will be my next purchase.  I had some but the rosemary had so taken over my little herb garden that it wasn't doing well.  I weeded the herb bed so that came up too.

I would like to leave you with a great recipe for Oven Lemon Rosemary Salmon. I use it quite frequently because fish is so healthy for you.  Adding the herbs and lemon to the salmon really helps to cut down on the fishiness of the fish.  I have also used the herb topping on chicken and it is just as good if you don't care for seafood.  Try it!

Oven Lemon Rosemary Salmon

1 lb of salmon

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt

pinch of freshly ground pepper

2 cloves of garlic

2 tsp of fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

capers(optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the fish into 4 equal portions.  Combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary in a bowl.  Brush the mixture onto the fish. 

Place on a greased baking sheet that has sides to it.  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish can be flaked with a fork.  To serve, top the fish with capers which is optional. 

Serves 4.

Mother's Day Sale

Hey fellow bloggers!  I just wanted you to know that I am having a 10% off sale and free shipping on my Etsy jewelry shop.  I would love for you to find something for someone special and that might be YOU!  Once you order, I will refund you the 10% off and the shipping.  I think that ordering from small businesses will really help to boost our economy!  And it adds a special touch to order something handmade!  Also, I love custom orders and I can change my pieces if there is something you see that needs changing. Please let me know how I can help you.

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Yumm-o!  Have you all heard of this Ooey Gooey Butter Cake?  It is fabulous!  You can do so many things with a 1 dollar box of cake mix and this one is my favorite!  I wanted to share this recipe because it is one of my children's favorites.  Also, this is a quick recipe to have on hand if you have some quick unannounced show-ups at your house!  Whoops! Oh and I almost forgot that you can add coconut and pecans, you can add peanut butter chips or even chocolate chips to this recipe!  I would love to hear from you if you try it!  I hope you enjoy!

1 hour | 20 min prep

SERVES 12

• 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar

1. Mix cake mix, melted butter and one egg.
2. Pat into 13x9 inch pan.
3. In a separate bowl beat cheese until fluffy.
4. Add 2 remaining eggs to cheese and mix well.
5. Add powdered sugar and beat until lumps are gone.
6. Pour this mixture over cake in pan.
7. bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until topping is golden.  (I usually cook it for 45 minutes)
8. Allow to cool somewhat to set topping (slides off when warm).

New to Blogland

I don't have any pictures to show you or much that is interesting to say!  

But, I just wanted to share since I started blogging how I have come in contact with some really awesome ladies!  

I am so blessed to get to know these new women. 

I just want to encourage each of you to step out beyond your busy lives to blog, it has been an amazing experience.  

I am so thankful to Tara Lowry for introducing me to this new area of my life. 

I have been so encouraged by what I read from some amazing women online!  

Thanks, friends!