Top Five Friday...Smiles

I haven't done one in a while, so I thought I'd do an edition of Top Five Friday.

Five things that have put a smile on my face this week...

 1. New Essie polish, Bachelorette Bash

2. Lots of yellow and gray goodies for ButterBean, with a sweet little elephant in the mix.

3. Eating a cone of this delicious icecream, Front Porch Sublime Key Lime Icecream (made right here in NC!)

4. Arm Candy

5. Watching my babes learn to swim like fish

What has made you smile this week?


 

A Gift From Clover Cottage

On Friday the 13th, DJ at From Clover Cottage held a giveaway for one of her adorable personal creations. And while Friday the 13th may be bad luck for some, it was my lucky day!!  I was so excited when she contacted me to tell me that I won!

The winner had the choice of a flip-flop motif shirt or hand towel and being that my belly is growing daily, I opted for the hand towel. It arrived this week and is just precious. I chose blue and green (some of my favorite summer colors) and as soon as it was out of the package, it was hanging in my kitchen.

The picture really doesn't do it justice...blame my poor photography skills, but isn't it lovely?!

I want to say a big Thank You to DJ and invite you to go visit her blog From Clover Cottage!


 

Check, Check, and Check

We've been checking a few more things off of our Summer List lately. Sidewalk Chalk Paint, a day trip to Boone, and playing in the rain!

The sidewalk chalk paint was really fun and easy (thanks Pinterest). Just mix cornstarch, water, and food coloring and you're done.

Before we began

Slinging Paint

And taking a break to look at the sales paper.

My smiley face, Lilly-Belle's lines, and Colson said his was Jesus on the cross.

Last weekend we took a trip to Boone, NC so we could show the children the home of their future college, Appalachian State University! :)

We ate a delicious lunch at Our Daily Bread.

Then visited campus for a photo-op at The Rock.

Did a bit of shopping at the Tanger Outlets and played in the park in Blowing Rock while we ate icecream from Kilwins.

It was a great day trip.

Then yesterday we took advantage of the rain showers and did a bit of playing in the rain. Well, the kids played and I sat on the steps and sipped coffee.

Our list is getting shorter and shorter, but then so is our summer. About a month left, then it's back to school!

17 Weeks

17 weeks and counting...

The Belly:

Hi Point: Doing some online shopping and ordering bedding for Butter Bean's nursery! Here's what I ordered:
The Harper Yellow Crib Bumper and Mini Medallion Sheet

The Georgia Gray Chevron Crib Skirt

The Gray Elephant Crib Sheet

The Reversible Changing Table Gray Geo Box

The Gray Bananafish Mobile

Lo Point: Crazy preggo horomones that make you cry for no reason at all. But then your hubby brings home Hot Fudge Cake and you feel better. 

Siblings: Naughty. Naughty. Naughty. I tried to go shopping for the baby this week, but all I heard was, "I want, I want!" and "Me, Me, Me!" Not to worry; I've spoken with both of them and told them how unattractive this behavior is.


Cravings: Hot Fudge Cake, Fried Shrimp I had a dream about eating it, so I got it for dinner the next night. It was a dream come true. ;)

Lbs: +10-11

Looking Forward To: Having my ultrasound this week and seeing that sweet baby face! 

Blog Love

Two lovely ladies have recently shared some blog love with me, so I want to say thank you to them!

Amanda from The Year of Me shared The Versatile Blogger Award and the Sunshine Blogger Award.

The Rules for the Award:
1. Thank the Blogger who nominated you.
2. Include a link to their site.
3. Include the Award image in your post.
4. Give 7 random facts about yourself.
5. Nominate 15 other Blogger for the award.
6. When nominating, include a link to their site.
7. Let other bloggers know that you nominated them.

Here's where I share 7 random facts about myself.
1. I have an unhealthy obsession with handbags.
2. I am left-handed and I kinda love that both of my babes are lefties too.
3. I have a long term goal to grow my hair past the middle of my back. (Yes, truly important goal here.)
4. I have dated/been engaged to/been married to the RedHead for half of my life.
5. I am very social, but one thing I prefer to do alone is shop.
6. Both of my babes were born prematurely (with no known cause), but we're hoping this one will make it to 37 weeks.
7. I am a sucker for fashion magazines, but then I balk at the prices.

Rules of Engagement:
1. Include the award log either in your acceptance post or somewhere on your blog.
2. Answer 10 questions about yourself.
3. Pass the award on to 10-12 other deserving bloggers.
4. Add a link on your post to all of the talented winners and comment on their page to let them know they've been deemed amazing.
5. Thank the brilliant soul that recognized your talent and bestowed this wonderful award on you...and of course link back to them as well.

And for the Sunshine Award I answer 10 specific questions about myself.

1. What would you most like to change about yourself?
That my instinct would be to save instead of spend. (I'm sure my husband would like this too and I know it will be a necessity once I'm home with the baby.)

2. What is your theme song?
I can't think of a specific song that describes me, but I love the song "Wild World" by Cat Stevens.

3. One part of your life, a memory, action, etc. that you wish you could surgically remove from your brain?
I don't think I'd remove anything. Every experience I've had has made me who I am...to remove that could change me.

4. What generation do you wish you had been a part of?
I'm proud that I'm an 80s child, but I think it would be interesting to experience the 60s.

5. What was your favorite childhood toy?
My baby dolls. I loved being a mommy.

6. What is your least favorite housecleaning chore?
Cleaning the shower. I just don't do it. I leave it until it grosses my husband out and he cleans it. (Love you honey!)

7. Do you Twitter?
Yep. Just broke 1,000 tweets. @MistyPriddy

8. Any goals?
Carry this child full term!

9. Do you really drink margaritas all the time?
Absolutely! Jumbo, top shelf, no salt, on the rocks. Please and thank you!

10. What is the ugliest car you've ever driven and were embarrassed to be seen in?
No idea. I was just happy to have a car.

Thank you again Amanda for the two sweet awards!

The next award was given by the Ranch Mama at City Girl Gone Ranch Mama.

Here's the rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Name 5 of your most fabulous moments either in real life or in the blogosphere.
3. Name 5 things you love
4. Name 5 things you hate
5. Pass the ribbon on to 5 other bloggers

Five Fabulous Moments:
1.The day I received the Teaching Fellows scholarship which paid for my college education. Priceless!
2.My wedding day. I married the love of my life and I wouldn't change a thing about that day!
3.My first day as a teacher. I was in a cramped little trailer in a grade I wasn't prepared to teach, but I was elated. (Also, to that class, I'm sorry. Bless their hearts if they learned anything from me.)
4.The day my son, Colson, was born. Scary as hell because he was so early, but precious just the same.
5.The day my daughter, Lilly-Belle, was born. Not as scary, but we should have been scared. This girl is a fiery redhead!

Five Things I Love:
1. Champagne
2. Handbags
3. Tattoos
4. Shoes
5. Dreams (and what they mean)

Five Things I Hate:
1. Indecisive people
2. Traffic
3. People who are not genuine
4. Thunder (I'm just getting over having a slight panic attack every time a storm comes around.)
5. Cooked Carrots

Thank you Ranch Mama for sharing this award!

Since I'm combining three awards into one post, I'm going to nominate several bloggy friends I've met and they are welcome to participate in any of the three that they so choose!
1. Andrea @ It's Our Crazy Life
2. Karissa @ A Fresh Start on a Budget
3. Nancy @ House of Hudspeth
4. DJ @ From Clover Cottage
5. Danette @ All My Love For All My Days

Be sure to visit these ladies. They're fabulous!

Birthday Wishes

Next month I turn 30. Lately I've found quite a few things to put on my birthday list. Just in case anyone needs ideas for gifts. ;)

#1: This gorgeous Kate Spade watch. It is at the top of my list! I need a silver watch since the Bug was sneaky sneaky and hid mine in the recliner and it was smashed to bits.

#2: A Marley Lilly clutch. I love this cream one.

#3: These Anderson Bean cowboy boots...because every girl needs boots with flowers on them! (Size 7)

#4: This monogram bracelet from etsy. (I'm kinda on a monogram kick.)

#5: The Green City Bike from CWonder. It's green. It's slightly retro. It's on my life list. I need it.

Bonus: And if there are any very generous gift givers out there, I could really use a Suburban. With kiddo number 3 on the way, I have a feeling the Impala might get a bit cramped. ;)

16 weeks

Today I'm wrapping up my 16th week. Here are the stats...

The Belly:

Hi Point: Having a good check-up and making it through my first 17p shot (which was quite painful).

Lo Point: A terrible dream I had where I went into labor at home and delivered the tiniest baby, but it was plastic and hollow. Strange and horrible.

Siblings: Lilly-Belle came to me the other day with a dish towel in her bathing suit and told me there was a baby in her belly. Then she said that her baby was crying for a toy. It says, "Waaa, need a letter!" So she pulled open the top of her suit and dropped in a tub toy letter for her baby to play with. She also asked me if I give my baby toys to play with.

Cravings: BLT sandwiches, chocolate iced doughnuts

Lbs: +10

Looking Forward To: Nothing really big this week...just cooking Butter Bean.