Thursday Night with the Boys

Tonight was one of those perfectly quiet and peaceful nights at home. Mom and Dad are in Naples (very jealous) so Ben joined Mike and I for dinner. One of my goals while staying home before the baby comes is to learn how to cook lots of healthy dinners....that Mike likes:) The little gentlemen were at my feet all afternoon!

Tonight I made a pot roast but "fancied" it up for Mike with red wine vinegar, diced tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme. I added in the carrots, potatoes, and celery later on in the cooking process which made for better texture. So, if you have a recipe that you think I need to try PLEASE send them my way!


I got an email challenging me to think of something I am something everyday that I am thankful for in anticipation of Thanksgiving. Today I am so thankful my brother and the wonderful friendship we have. I am so blessed that he is such a big part of my life, Mike's life, and soon to be Baby Jack's. It is such a blessing to have him only 5 miles away, and I know that things can change one day, so I am cherishing all of this time we have together.

This challenge is pretty cool I think, and I challenge you all to think of something new you are thankful for everyday! Let me know how it goes:) One of my favorite quotes is:

"Count you blessings one by one, and you will be amazed at what the Lord has done".

Mike and I have started organizing all of the wonderful and incredibly generous baby gifts we have received at our showers ( I will post pics soon). Today we got out the Baby Bjorn. Dutch LOVED it! He didn't want to get out, the dog would be totally content hanging out in there all day! Just another thing for him to be jealous of when Baby Jack comes along:(