Pineapple for Baby & Momma

If you know me well - or even at a little - you know how much I love Pineapple's. Hints the name of my blog, I suppose. I'm not even sure when it began, but ever since college friends will text me a picture of a pineapple from a trip, or send me pineapple shorts in the mail, or tell me about the latest pineapple line at Ann Taylor. Thanks Mal Pal! 

Lately, everywhere I turn there are pineapples. 

Where were you 5 years ago when I was getting married?

Anyways, I could't help but share a few of my favorites. For baby first, of course. 

Mini Melissa Jelly Mary Jane's

Baby Pineapple Jacks

YOUPAI Jams

Pineapple Tutu Swim | Pineapple Stripe Swim Trunks

Pineapple Tie Up Bubble

Rosie Pope Pineapple Shoe


And for Momma.

Scattered Pineapple Scarf

Pina Lace Dress

Pineapple Lace Pencil Skirt


And one more just for fun - for the home.

Pineapple Lumbar Throw Pillow

Rock Concerts, Crawfish, and Masters

Sometimes lazy weekends are the best.

Sometimes busy weekends are the best.

Either way, weekends spent with my little fam are certainly the best.

We had a super weekend - despite the friged temps. Where the heck did spring go, btw?

I had a work event Friday and Saturday night. However, I got to bring the fam along - and we had so much fun. Annalee was a trooper... even dragging her out to a rock concert in the county in 40 degree temps on Saturday night.

Friday night we hit up the Natural Bridge Grand Surf and Turf Buffet. I was super impressed by the service, the atmosphere, and the delicious seafood we devoured.

Annalee even got fancy for the evening.

Saturday we met some friends for a late lunch and some brews into town.

And Saturday night we ventured out into the county to "A celebration of life party." Not that kinda party... really just a party for fun. My caterer that I use a lot for work just felt like having a party to say thank you to all his clients - and it was super fun.

There was a food tent. A beer tent. An ice-cream stand. Corn-hole and a music hall, with three bands that played throughout the evening.

We ate lots of good food. Soaked up the scenery. Made it through the first act of the second band and called it a night. It was chilly-willy - even in the "music-hall."

Annalee loved her first rock concert, complete with crowd-surfing and watching from Dad's shoulders. It was hilarious to see how into the band she was. Pure amazement.

Sunday we splurged on breakfast with french toast. 

Followed by a long family walk and then headed over to the Braddick Boil Sunday afternoon for the Masters. 

Annalee was quite the party animal at her first crawfish boil. No afternoon nap made for quite a hilarious afternoon. She was so good though and enjoyed playing with her friends. ...and crashed before we made it home.

It was a busy weekend - but I loved every minute.

Now come back spring, we're ready for ya!

Five on Friday

It's been such a great week. Happy Friday friends... pop the bubbly and enjoy!

{one} I bit the bullet and jumped on the jelly train. No, not the kind that you buy at a roadside stand... the kind that go on my 10 month old's feet. ha! I couldn't resist $16 at Old Navy and 40% off. I mean, how cute are they?

{two} I found this fun infographic on Pinterest for crockpot chicken - fun, right? We tried the orange chicken on Wednesday night and it wasn't bad. It could have used some more spice. But, I'm excited to try a few others - easy meals for the week is the name of the game.

{three} The hubs had a blast on Tuesday at the Masters and little bit and I reaped the benefits of his trip. A cute zip jacket for mom and the most adorable little Master's bear for Bananas.

Meet Augusta.

{four} Target has a cute spring collection - newsflash, right? Have you checked out their online dress collection for work. Cute. Cute. Cute.

{five} Raise your glass my friends! Ok, not that one. Ok, do - but on Monday when you're packing your work bag, grab this cute new glass water bottle from Kate Spade.

OK. That's it for my five on Friday. Have a great one friends. We are off to the Natural Bridge Seafood Buffet... mixing work with fun for a Friday night out!

Link up below!

Pantry Talk | Ten staples

via world arts me.

I think you can learn a lot from peeking into someones pantry.

I also think we are creatures of habit, which means most of you could grocery shop in your sleep. Filling your basket with the same items week after week, branching out for a fun new recipe or party, but always keeping those staples on hand.

I thought it would be fun to make a list of ten items you can almost always find in our kitchen...these are items you add to the shopping list before the last cracker is eaten or before the banana stand stands empty on the counter. These are right up there with toilet paper and laundry detergent. You, know - those 10 things you can't live without.

1. Cheddar Cheese
2. Skim Milk
3. Apples
4. Olive Oil
5. Eggs
6. Coffee (and Creamer)
7. Pecans
8. Corn Chips
9. Quaker Oats
10. Red Wine

I think it's even easier to name ten things you can count on always being in your parents fridge and cabinets when you go home. For my folks, it's easy.

1. Triscuts and Wheat Thins
2. Cheese. Lots of cheese... block, shredded, sliced, crumbled, you name it. they have 3 of each variety.

3. Flipsides crackers/Pretzles
4. Pecans
5. Shrimp
6. Lemon Juice
7. Cream of Mushroom Soup
8. Eggs
9. Grapes
10. Cold beer! Miller Lite and Bud Light, always.

It's funny that I can almost guarantee to find these 10 things, and a few others that come to mind, in my parents pantry and fridge.

My mom is the type to always have something on hand... just in case. Muffin mix in the pantry, brown sugar, flour, and chocolate chips on hand for an occasional batch of cookies, pancake mix and bacon for a saturday morning breakfast, cream cheese and wheat thins to serve with pepper jelly for a quick appetizer. Always ready to whip out an app for a visitor, or to feed a house-full for Saturday morning breakfast. I sorta inherited the "stocked pantry mentality" from my mom.

Our pantry is always stocked with most of the above items as well, just in case.

I often go to friends houses and open their pantry to find just the ingredients that they need for that cooking week. Which looks so clean... And simple. And nice. And it's the exact opposite of my pantry.

Which type of pantry person are you - stocked up or neat and clean?

I'd love to hear your ten pantry staples.

Masters 2016

The hubs is waking up in Augusta this morning, crossing off a big one from his bucket list. I would love to be there with him, but I'm so happy he got to go. Have fun babe!

In the meantime I'll be here in the office... dreaming of green grass and azaleas, and wondering where in the heck this cold weather came from. Burr!!

Looking forward to the Braddick Boil on Saturday - a fun Masters tradition.

Happy Tuesday friends.

Annalee Estelle | Ten Months

Dear Annalee, 

What a fun little lady you are these days. You are very inquisitive about everything. You can spot the tinniest object on the floor and pick it up. You also love exploring - and are very quick. You are really on the move - crawling everywhere and even moving from one thing to the next while standing. You love to play with your friends, any and all books, blocks, remote controls, and anything with lights or noises. You are such a great eater - trying everything we give you and would even prefer to feed yourself these days. You have a set of lungs on you girl - and boy can you use them! You love to squeal in delight and have the most contagious laugh. You are starting to warm up to others again. You love playing with other kids, and even let the occasional person hold you. Fingers crossed we are moving past the "stranger-danger" phase for the moment. 

Ten Month Highlights:

• 19 lbs, 6oz., 28.5 inches, 19 in head circumference, still rocking those blue eyes and a full head of hair. Not sure if it's going to stay blonde - but for now it's sticking around. 
• Wearing 9-12 month clothing and 9-12 month pajamas \\ Pampers size 3 diapers
• Nicknames: Anna Banana \\ Bananas \\ Sweet Pea \\ Little Bit \\ Pumpkin
• Tricks: You're so big! With your hands raised up high \\ you are standing really well - sometimes all by yourself before having a seat \\ you can pass things from one hand to the other really well \\ clapping is a new favorite too. 
• Favorite toys: you love all books \\ blocks \\ no-painapple teether \\ v-tech sit-to-stand walker \\ tea pot and cake \\ Sophie \\ Baby Einstein toys 
• Favorite books: Dr. Suess and Berenstain Bear books \\ Peek-a-boo Chick and Lion \\ Some Bunny Loves You \\ Storybook Bible 
• Food: Nursing is still going really well, and you still eat every 2.5 hours. During the day we send 3, 4 oz. bottles and sometimes I am able to swing by and feed you. You also love real foods, eating 2-4 frozen cubes twice a day. You love rice cakes and puffs for snacks or to entertain you when you finish meals. You usually have oatmeal for breakfast. We started giving you protein this month - chicken, ground beef, yogurt, avocado and shredded cheese. You love them all and love your veggie combos as well. 
• You are doing so good with your sippy cup. We got you a munchkin 360 and you so so well with it. Hoping it helps with the transition to a real cup. You're still a champ at tossing it on the floor. 
• Trips: We traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN to meet GranDe and Papa Sam on their spring break. It was a fun two nights in a little cabin in the mountains, but we had so much fun. You traveled like a champ and loved your time with GranDe and Papa Sam. 
• Holidays: You got to celebrate your first Dr. Suess day with a fun celebration at Mi-Mi's! // For your first St. Patty's Day you had a fun birthday party at Mi-Mi's for your friend Liana, and we continued the celebration that evening at BAH //  We celebrated your first Easter on your 10 month birthday - and you were spoiled indeed! 
• You have two teeth - you're bottom front two - and they are so cute!
• You typically go to bed around 7/8pm and wake up around 6am. Lately we've had quite a few 4am wake-up calls, but we are hoping that's just getting back on your routine from the trip to the mountains. 
• We are starting to transition you away from a paci during the day and save it for nap time and bed. You've been very vocal since - and we love hearing you babble! 
• We've discovered that you have very sensitive skin - any new wipes break you out really bad - and you're very delicate to scratches (mostly from your nails). 

Ten Month Favorites {Items We Couldn't Live Without}:

The Bob stroller \\ Deluxe Booster Seat \\ humidifier \\ silicone bibs \\ teethers \\ spiral activity toy \\ Munchkin soft-tip spoons \\ Munchkin 360 cups \\ Sophie \\ V-Tech walker \\ Baby Einstein Take Along Musical Toy \\ soft-sole shoes and socks are a must these days \\ outdoor play-yard \\ shape sorter

Pictures from this month: 

Dr. Suess Day

St. Patrick's Day Fun

Our trip to the mountains to see GranDe and Papa Sam:

Easter

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