A Few New Additions To Caroline's Future Room

So, I was shopping through Homewood a few weeks ago and came across these bedside tables I just could not stop thinking about. The were a bit pricey, so I knew I had to think about it. I called the store to see if they were still there and the owner said they only had one left. Well that was all I needed, so when I went in the next day, gone! What! How could the perfect bedside table be gone? I was determined to find it,s o went straight home and did some digging and finally found it. I know all the mirrors will be a pain to keep streak free, but I am willing to Windex that thing every day. I also found this gorgeous crystal lamp and had to snag that one up. Caroline's bed will be a covered full headboard and hopefully is she has a sister we will get two twin beds. When I was younger I always wanted two twin beds, because its just so chic.

Gold Crib

So we have been thinking and planning on having another child hopefully very soon. I like Caroline's room, but to tell the truth it is not very me! I was not in the right state of mind when I decorated her room when I was pregnant. I was too busy working and moving into a new home. Well, I my thoughts are much clearer these days and think the next babies room will be just precious. Like I said before I like Carolines old things, but I am ready for a few changes. We will keep some, change a few and maybe get some new things. I know that I want a gold crib, yes I said gold. I saw a picture of it and about fell out with excitement. My parents have a Jenny Lynn crib and their house and I have a dark sleigh crib, so I think I will switch them out and paint the Jenny Lynn crib gold. The paint color is from Ralph Lauren and it is called "Golden Candlesticks." Is the crib above just Davine, or what? I think that is the same crib my parents have, so it will work out perfectly. I think the gold crib will be adorable for either a boy or girl.

Cute Cake Toppers

OK, so I saw these little cake toppers and thought they were so cute!!! I love this little shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5174676. You can customize any of them! I just love them and had to share them

Disney Princess Cakes

Can you believe I am already thinking of Carolines 3rd birthday? This year will be a princess themed tea party with all her prince and princess friends. I saw this on a blog I was flipping through and thought they were cute. They won't be the cake I do for Caroline, but I do think it will be a doll cake. I had one when I was a little girl and never forgot it.

Ooh La La Chocolate Crescent Rolls

When I was younger my dad use to make this delicious morning treat for us a lot and we never got tired of them. They are chocolate filled crescent rolls made simply of Pillsbury crescent rolls and filled with chocolate morsels. Try them!! They are so wonderful! And easy!

Couple of Cute Pictures

Caroline has found a new love....her pink furry boots. Although we only wear these boots in the house she wants to wear them every where. She has even wore them to bed every night, since she got them. I went to turn her lamp off tonight...she likes to read in her bed before she goes to bed... and she kept saying boots boots. I thought she was talking about her stuffed animal boots the monkey, but oh no it was those pink furry boots.

Day Two Of School

Big Girls Go To School

Oh how I was dreading the first day of school. I kept saying "Caroline, big girls go to school" and " we're going to have fun and we are not going to cry." She kept saying "no school, I don't like school." My stomach was in knots on our drive that morning. I figured we would skip the carpool line and that I would walk her in. I knew that once we got in there and she saw her friends she would just love it. We walked in the class room and there were a little moans and a little whining, but she went straight to the baby dolls and stroller and she was fine. She was such a big girl. She says she loves school and her teacher and can't wait to go back. Well, it has been a week and she has already caught a bug. I just love the school though. Her teacher is wonderful and the curriculum is terrific. They have music class with a different teacher and a PE teacher. They learn a different letter, shape and color every other week and they do about 3 art projects a day. I could not ask for any better!

Caroline is very into surprises these days and she asks for one every day after school. The first day we went to her favorite place to dine, Chik-fila and picked up an ice cream cone.

M&M's Melt In Your Mouth, Not In Your Hand

Ok, Ok, so I have been posting several recipes lately and not so many pictures. We got a new camera and I am still figuring it out. So pictures will some soon. When I was younger I use to have this sandwich and it was such a treat. I did not have it often, but when I did it was like I had gone to heaven. When I tell you what is in this sandwich you will think "I am never going to give my child this!" You don't have to give it to them often, but they will think it is so good. All the sandwich has in it is: peanut butter and M&M's. Try it! You will just die!

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ever!

So, about two weeks ago I realized I had never made chocolate chip cookies from scratch and thought it was about time I did. I follow the blog Bakerella all the time. She had this recipe on her blog and let me tell it is so easy and takes no time at all to whip up. Since last week I have made these cookies twice. I am making them as I type! She also has this recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies I will for sure check out this Fall. Please try these! You will make them at least once a week. Sorry Pillsbury premade cookies but I will never buy you again. So sad that our relationship has to end, but I have moved on to something new and definitely better!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk and set aside.
With a mixer, beat butter and both sugars until well blended.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Add flour mixture in two additions until combined.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips.
Use a mini ice cream scoop to drop cookie dough on a parchment covered cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Tip: About half way through baking, sprinkle reserved chips on top of cookies. This is just to make them prettier so, some of the chips are seen on top

Dora Live

On our recent visit to Atlanta we saw Dora and Boots at the Dora Live show. Oh how Caroline loves Dora and Boots. One of the first things out of her mouth in the morning is "Dora and Boots!" I am not too sure what she sees in that little girl and her monkey, but she loves them.