Fab Friday Faves 1.24.20

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!  Well as of today i have only about a month at most of pregnancy left.  How is this possible?  I really don't feel ready, but I think we are actually as ready as possible.  I just have a couple more weeks of nesting left that I'd like to get done. Baby was great at my appointment on Thursday, he's pretty much ready to go.
Stayed tuned for a few more blogs (I hope) before his arrival.

We finally got to see our little man's face again this week.  He hadn't been in a good position for a few weeks.  How cute is he?  I can't wait to kiss those little lips! 

My baby shower was last Saturday, and I was so spoiled!  thanks to Nicole for all of the amazing food (She made me Nanaimo bars and scones) and all my girls for the amazing gifts (including the ones that sent stuf for me). We had a great afternoon!  

Tuesday, Nicole, Jackson, Beth, Owen and I went down to Apollo Beach to see the manatees on the coldest day of the year so far.  There were quite a few out taking shelter.  I do this every year and I love seeing them.  We also went to Goodson Strawberry farm for some strawberries and the best Strawberry shortcake (with ice cream and whipped cream).

Smudge is being such a good big sister.  She loves being next to my belly and baby loves kicking when he hears her meow.  It is so sweet!  

I came across this little guy while shelling the other day.  He has quite the shell!


Today, I'm linking up with:

/ Bright On A Budget / Simply Sweet Home / 
/ A Little Bit of Everything / 

Fab Friday Faves 1.10.20

Yup, I'm a day late again!  I've been busy, but here is a quick Fab 5.  I'm 33 weeks pregnant today! that means I should have about 6 weeks left to go (I will be induced before my Feb 29 due date). This seems so quick I feel lost and like I have so much left to do.  The nursery is almost completely done, just a couple finishing touches left.  I have my baby shower next weekend and some maternity photos at the beach booked for Feb 2 (I didn't realize it was Super Bowl when I booked!) after that it should be smooth sailing, I hope! I've made myself a schedule, a different room and area to clean and organize for the next month, when really I just want to sit around, or more accurately, nap. I haven't been sleeping at night due mostly to Braxton Hicks and also just randomly waking up wide awake, but I do seem to be able to nap.  Warning to any women planning on getting pregnant, it may seem when you have a friend that is pregnant that they are pregnant for like, 3 years... but when it is you, it goes by in a flash, at least until the point I am at now.  Maybe the last moth will be 4562 days long, and I kinda hope that it is.  

Not much new other than that in the McMann household!  Happy birthday to Auntie Lorri tomorrow! 

See everyone next week, maybe. 

Last weekend we drove down to Punta Gorda for Raymond's first birthday party with the Wilcox clan.  We had a lovely time with them all again, and are very appreciative to have some "family" to spend some time with.  We had cake, present and a boat ride through the canals.  The guys had no success fishing so they decided to fish for coconuts.  Word of advice, don't chop open floating coconuts, they are mostly rotten and smell really bad.

A few days after Christmas, we went to Enchant, the world's largest Christmas light maze.  There was also a skating track and some amazing food and crafts.  We should have went earlier, but it just didn't work out and the night s we tried were sold out. It was amazing, and if it comes to your city next year, be sure to check it out.

I'm so in love with my new nails! 

Josh and I went to my first NHL game of the year this week, the Lightning vs Coyotes.  He's been to a couple, but managed to snag a ticket for his hockey fan wife for this one.  We all know I LOVE hockey games, so it was nice, especially since it will likely be my last one at least for this season.

This was our NYE and I didn't mind at all.  I think Josh maybe would have liked to have done something more but guess who was asleep before I was?  Also this is our Ultimate Sac, one of our Christmas gifts to us.  It is pretty awesome, but not super pregnancy friendly, only because it is a touch difficult to roll out of haha.


Today I'm linking up with:

/ Simply Sweet Home / A Little Bit of Everything/ / Della Devoted / 

*Recipe* Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Log

Happy New Year!

This is a recipe I should have posted before the holidays, because it makes a great snack for Christmas get togethers... but I just didn't get around to it! It is also a recipe that I wouldn't say I have been craving, but I've been eating a ton of the last few weeks.  Baby is going to be a cheese lover.

The original recipe called for Pistachios, not Walnuts, but I had Walnuts, and shelled pistachios are expensive! It also says to serve with Crunchmaster crackers, but really any crackers will work, or just east it on it's own by the slice.

Enjoy, and don't be afraid to try this at any time of year, it is always delicious.

Ingredients

Cranberry Walnut Coating

• 1/4 cup drie cranberries
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped or otherwise

Cheese Log

• 8oz goat cheese log or tub
• 4oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp each ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, dried thyme and dried rosemary
• 1/8tsp pepper
• 1/2 a cup of the cranberry walnut coating mixture

 Garnish

• honey, optional

Directions

• Add cranberries and walnuts to food processor, and chop into small pieces (but don't over process).
• Remove half a cup and add it to a medium bowl.  add all the other ingredients for the cheese log to the bowl as well and store to combine. 

• Add the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap and form into the shape of a log.  Wrap with plastic wrap and put in freezer for 20-30 minutes. 
• Line counter with a large piece of parchment paper.  Add coating ingredients to parchment and spread into a single layer square a little longer than the length of the cheese log. 
• Add cheese log to the edge of the coating and and roll until evenly coated, pressing into coating so that it sticks. 
• The log can be served immediately or refrigerated until you are ready. 
• Remove from fridge about 15 minutes before serving.  If you want, drizzle generously with honey before serving.  Serve with crackers. 

thanks to Carlsbad Cravings for the recipe!