It's A Girl...

We found out we are having another girl! We brought our lil one to our appointment yesterday and found out the little munchkin in my belly is a girl. All along my daughter knew it was a girl. When the sonographer said girl my lil one whispered to my husband and I" See I told you it was a girl" I'm so excited because I really wanted my daughter to have a sister. I have two and think it's great to have sisters. We made cupcakes filled with pink frosting and when we saw our parents they had to eat a cupcake to find out what we were having. It was a great day!!!

It's a Girl!

Pumpkin Pie Tip...

I LOVE Pumpkin pie, I could actually eat it year round. Here's a little tip that I use when making my pumpkin pie, which I must admit is pretty darn good :)

When adding the spices use a Marble Mortar and Pestle to blend well together then mix with your sugar. It really makes a difference and helps break down the clove flavors too.

Daddy's Little Girl

In four days I get to find out what I'm having. I can not express the excitement. With my first I knew we were having a girl long before the doctors confirmed. This time I keep going back and forth. The great thing about having a girl is you have a little me walking around. I adore my daughter and although we have a GREAT relationship she absolutely adores my husband. So this morning I was laying in bed. Still dark out and everyone was all asleep when I hear this little voice:

"Momma momma" My lil Ones voice melted my heart. 

"yes baby" I reply as I'm about to climb out of bed to get her 

" I mean pappa I need pappa"

Yep that's when I knew there better be a little boy in my belly! Soon enough I'll get to know for sure if I get my little buddy or another daddy's little girl!

Feel Good Song: Bruno Mars: Locked Out of Heaven

Great Song! Makes me wanna sing :)

Candy Candy Fun Facts for Halloween

I remember trick or treating with my sisters and coming home to us trading the stuff we liked and didn't like with one another. The funny thing is that after a week the candy phase is over and you are left with a bunch of candy and no one interested in eating it.

Below are some Fun Candy Facts:

• How Long Does Candy Last? Milk chocolate is good for no more than 8 to 10 months, while dark lasts up to two years. Hard candy will also keep in a cool, dry place for about a year. Store soft candies in a covered dish away from direct heat and light. Enjoy them within six months. *
• How Much Candy is Sold During Halloween? A whopping 90 million pounds of chocolate candy is sold during Halloween week** That's a whole lot of candy and I bet dentist love it!
• Candy Corn: Candy Corn was invented in 1880 and is most popular and known around Halloween, however they also make Reindeer Corn  (red, green, and white), Indian corn (it's chocolate and vanilla flavored), Cupid corn for Valentine's Day (red, pink, and white) and Bunny corn for Easter (pastel-colored). ***

  Sources:   *http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/halloween-fun-facts-277322.html ** http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/halloween-candy-facts-statistics_n_1062687.html#s438293&title=Biggest_Candy_Sales *** http://www.hauntedbay.com/history/candycorn.shtml

Best Place in CT for Pumpkin Picking Is...

Every year we go pumpkin picking, some years we get lazy and just head to Stew Leonard's. Since we had our daughter we love taking her pumpkin picking where we can go on a hay ride and get pumpkins in a patch. This year I was determined to try something new and wanted to get pumpkins from a real field. After some research we decided to try Jones Family Farms in Shelton and I must say it was AWESOME.

The place is huge! There are huge tractors and a ton of people but they have it organized so well that you really aren't waiting in line too long for a hay ride. Hay rides are $2 a person and they take you out to these fields where the pumpkins were grown and you pick your pumpkin. Or if you do not want to do the hayride they have plenty of pumpkins to pick from right in the main area. They had green, gray and even warted pumpkins. They have a little farm with pigs, they sold cider and cookies. They had little play houses for the kids to play in. For the adults they had a wine tasting. This place was perfect for families, couples and kids

So if you are looking for the best place to go pumpkin picking I highly recommend Jones Family Farms.

Great Photo Album Tip...

The days of printing your pictures and filing them away in a photo album are long gone. First of all who has room for all these albums and second who has the time. However, we all do love to sit and look at them so this is the PERFECT, compact, solution for photo albums: CREATE A PHOTO BOOK.

I realized that I store all my photos on a website and the other day my daughter and I were going through her newborn pictures and 1st birthday. She said Mamma my next birthday I want to do Minnie Mouse. I said Honey we already did that for your 2nd and she replied show me the pictures. The problem was after she was a year I stopped printing her pictures and did not create any albums. I stored some in her journal but not a photo album. So the light bulb went off: CREATE A PHOTO BOOK.  I logged into Snapfish.com and ordered a 5x7 compact photo book from her 2nd and 3rd birthday and will start a new tradition that every year I will make a photo book of her birthday events. If I get lucky with time maybe I will even make a "Year of Events" scrape book. They are small enough and do not require too much work on my part. So cherish the memories and create your Photo Book. There is nothing better than flipping through the pictures while laying on the couch with your little one.

Receive 60% off 2 or more books at Snapfish.com with Coupon Code OCTBOOK60

Follow Your Direction Towards Happiness Quote

"Sometimes the path you're on is not as important as the direction you're heading." Kevin Smith

Feel Good Song: Florence + The Machine Dog Days Are Over

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a time for us to recognize that this horrible disease affects millions of people a year. One great way to reduce your risk is the make sure you do your own personal monthly exams and get your mammogram. I have a personal view on this horrible disease and personally support Awareness as much as I can. I am a great supportor of the Susan Komen Foundation and donate to local charities that support Breast Cancer Awareness. Give back today and if you can not give back then make sure to educate yourself to help prevent becoming a victom of this horrible disease.

You Can Not Plan the Unexpected Quote

"Map out your future, but do it in pencil." Jon Bon Jovi

Homemade Applesauce Tip...

Making homemade applesauce is super easy. Here's a tip to make it even tastier! When boiling sliced apples don't just boil in water, cut water amount in half and substitute other half with apple cider.

Adds extra sweetness and color to the applesauce!

Apple & Pumpkin Picking in CT

I love FALL! I love the leaves changing color, the crisp air, and of course Apple and Pumpkin picking. Every year we take my daughter Apple picking and Pumpkin picking. This year we want to try new places and after doing some searches below are some great places to spend a fun fall family day at!

Apple & Pumpkin Picking:

Where to go for Apple & Pumpkin Picking : Great article of different locations to visit
PickYourOwn.org: Great website to find places all year round to visit and pick fresh fruit, veggies and pumpkins. Along with Corn Mazes.
http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/CTpumpkins.php: Site lists locations for Pumpkin picking and even recipes.

Enjoy and HAPPY FALL!!!

Apple Picking Bishop Orchards 2012