I’m sad to say that I didn’t get a picture of the whole loaf because my boys cut into it and scarfed it…  ;)
But here is what was left by the time we got to the Nutella…  haha

Homemade French Bread

INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pkg active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups hot water

DIRECTIONS:
Please ingredients in your bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
Start the machine on the basic dough setting.
When finished, remove and place on a floured surface and form into a long loaf (about 16 inches)
Place on a silpat or greased cookie sheet and cover with a towel.
Let it rise about an hour, until double in size.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
I flip the cookie sheet around about halfway through to make sure both sides are even.  ;)
Let cool on a wire rack, if you can wait that long to cut and eat it…  Ours didn’t make it we loved it so much!
Enjoy

Rigatoni with Roasted Veggie Puree Sauce

INGREDIENTS:
1 box of whole wheat rigatoni (or whatever kind you like)
3 cups cherry tomatoes
2 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
6 mushrooms (good size)
3-4 cloves fresh garlic (whole cloves)
kosher salt
pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups freshly grated or shredded parmesan cheese
Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl add the cherry tomatoes.
Chope the rest of the veggies and add to bowl.
Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and add olive oil to coat.
Toss together until fully coated and turn onto a baking sheet (preferably with a silpat)

Bake for 35 minutes at 400 degrees.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to directions and grate the cheese and set aside.
When veggies are done, add them to a blender or food processor while still hot, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and puree completely but don’t over blend.  This will be your sauce.
When pasta is done, strain but keep a cup of the pasta water in case the sauce starts to dry out.
Add the cooked pasta to a large pasta bowl and toss it with the parmesan cheese to coat.
Then add the pureed veggie sauce and toss to coat completely until well blended.
Serve hot and enjoy!  :)

Goodness I love this boy!

Pretty simple weekend but it was nice to get a little rest in…  
I looked down at my belly and realized how LARGE it’s gotten so I decided to take a pic.
Maybe it’s just me but it seems bigger and I’m getting a little uncomfortable.
My back is aching and my swelling has started…
I’m grateful for a husband who will rub my feet and dish out back rubs and not complain.  :)

It’s a busy week for us and I’m trying to get errands done and get things ready and organized before we leave town!
Hope you all have a blessed Monday!!

<3

Here are my ‘Must-Haves’ on my list…
along with a link to the other things I’d love to have!  :)
I realized after my other babies that there are tons of things that you can register for, but that aren’t necessary at all.
I know better this time to save my money and stick with the necessities!.

Registries:

Babies R Us
Target

Wherever you are at today, (mentally, emotionally, physically, etc…)
Always remember that~

Here is a recap of my weekend along with some pictures at the end.  :)

Friday hubs and I bought the boys new golf clubs so after school my three boys went to the golf course for a little boy time…
We also went to Babies R Us and Coop picked out a precious little Lambie for Kenley.  <3

Saturday we had a full day of baseball and then after Camden’s game the coach from the other team
planned a pizza party for everyone!  It was wonderful and generous and the weather was amazing!  :)
I couldn’t have asked for a more fun day and I feel truly blessed!

Sunday I woke up to my boys giving me tender kisses like little Prince Charmings
and they had each made some special Mother’s Day gifts at school for me to open.
It was so precious and I LOVED it so so much!
Being a mommy is the most rewarding and amazing job I’ll ever have!
We went to church and then went to my parents house to wish my Mom and Grandma a Happy Mother’s Day!
My sweet husband planned an amazing brunch for me in the afternoon at a gorgeous restaurant called
Paulee in Dundee…  Wine Country.  He knows me so well and the restaurant totally suited my and his taste to a T!!  haha
I had a HUGE German Apple Pancake, the boys had the same
and Hubby had an amazing burger with an egg on it…  His fries were to die for!!!!!!
We came home after so I could take a nap and I dreamt of apple pancakes the whole nap…
They were that GOOD!!  :)
I can’t wait to go back there for a date night to try their dinner!!!  Mmm mmm
On our way home Camden fell asleep and that to me, was the sweetest!  ;)

Hope all of you Moms had an amazing day celebrating with your loved ones
and I hope each of you felt very special and loved!

Boys new clubs…

Coop picked out this little Lambie for Kenley and he put it in her crib!

Camden at bat

Homemade cards from my boys

homemade flower from Cooper

Drawing Camden made of him and me.

Sweet gifts from my boys that they made at school.
Melts my heart!

An orchid from my love
<3

Paulee Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

I loved the fireplace at Paulee

Inside Paulee Restaurant

My German Apple Pancake

Hubbys Delicious Burger

With Cooper (and Kenley in my belly)

Daddy and Camden
(love this pic)

Prince Camden asleep on the way home

Thursday was such a fun day for me…  :)

I took a quick new bump picture in the morning as we were getting ready for the day…  :)

Hubby finished up painting Kenley’s dresser…  And the finished product is amazing!
In this picture it’s still drying (and that was the first coat)  ;)

Hubs also finished weather-proofing and staining our deck, which also looks amazing!!
Love my handy guy so much!!!

After that hubby and I had a lunch date and he took me out for Indian food…  one of my faves!  :)
I ate like a pig and loved every minute of our time…  Yummy food and sweet conversation!
I finished off my lunch with my favorite Indian dessert…  Gulab Jamun…  Mmmmmmmmmm

I had to take a  picture just because!  lol

Thanks to this sugary treat, Kenley was kicking the walls of my uterus! Lol

On our way home I spoke to my mom and she said my brand new nephew (3 wks) was at her house and I couldn’t resist some
baby snuggling and lovin’ so we headed over there!!!
His cheeks are irresistible and this was only the second time I’ve seen him since he was born!!

INTRODUCING my precious Nephew…

William Antonio
10 lb 5oz

Eeeeeeeeek…  His little cheeks are so scrumptious I could eat him up!  :)

We ended the day at our boys baseball games and the weather has just been amazing…
I need to get some maternity shorts because this outfit was much too hot for me in the 82 degree sun…

After the fatty lunch hubby and I devoured on Thursday, this is what I ended up having for dinner!  Lol
It was sooooooooooo yummy and totally hit the spot!  :)

Hope all of you friends have an amazing weekend!!  We are soaking in the sun and enjoying time together!  :)

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Laura’s Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:
1 Rotisserie Chicken, chopped (I only use the white meat and I remove the skin)
1 lb Whole Grain Rotini pasta (or any kind you like), cooked and then run under very cold water to stop it from cooking more
1 can medium size olives, cut in half
1 jar of marinated artichokes, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
a bunch of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Fresh ground pepper
1 bottle of Brianna’s French Dressing (the one with the artichoke on the front)

DIRECTIONS:
Chop the chicken, olives, artichokes, tomatoes and basil leaves.
After cooking the pasta (as per my directions), add it to a large bowl.
Add of all the chopped ingredients and season with fresh ground pepper.
Slowly add the bottle of dressing and toss to coat.
The dressing will soak into the salad so make sure and use the bottle, otherwise it’ll dry out the pasta.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  Enjoy!

 We have victory in Jesus!!!  He has already paid the price for us on the cross.  I am so indebted and grateful for His amazing and perfect love!  :)

Here are a few pictures I took that day!  :)

My Savior, Jesus Christ!

A loving family

Healthy, amazing children

This lil peanut in me who is growing and moving tons everyday

My husbands back and foot rubs

Chocolate Banana Milkshakes

My snuggly dogs

A comfy bed

The fact that Kenley’s nursery is almost done and waiting for her arrival

Our church family

Supportive and incredibly amazing friends

Peanut Butter

Once again I feel the Lord stirring in my heart to be still…
He has sidelined me a bit and I’ve been extra tired lately and I really feel His presence
and feel Him whispering to ‘Be Still…’
I love these moments where the busyness of life takes me on a whirlwind and He gently reminds me what is most important
and that He is always there in the midst of the craziness!
He is so faithful and loving and yearns for us so much…
I love knowing He is always there!

Beyond grateful and indebted for His perfect LOVE!!

My husband is busy painting the crib white (we are using Camden’s old crib)
and I am so excited to put her pink bedding into it and get it all ready for her!
Three short months and she will finally be in our arms!
Pretty much everyday and every weekend for sure is filled with things we are busy with
and I love it because it’s making the time pass quickly!  :)

Day before yesterday I was soooooooooo blessed by a blog friend, Ruthie,
who is due a few days apart from me, expecting her precious bundle, a little boy!
She sent a sweet gift, addressed perfectly to Kenley Grace (her first mail)
and I cried at her thoughtfulness.

Check out the adorable outfit she got for Kenley,
and look at the back pocket detail on the jeans (little hearts!!
Ahhhhhhhh, they are so precious!
I love the headband she got and must find out where she got it because I haven’t found any that cute, and a pink book!

Ruthie, thank you so much for blessing us like this!
It was unexpected but so very precious to me and I am so thankful for you!
Can’t wait for these babies to meet one day!  :)

I figured I’d throw in the picture of the crib also…  Hubs is working it it but it’s coming along nicely!  :)
Love my handy guy!!!

Ok, and a belly pic…  ;)