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11
MAY
2012

Friday Fun!! Friday Fun!!

tag : Friday Fun!! Friday Fun!!
by : Kristan
comment : 60

Happy Friday, everyone!!

This week, I did lots of stuff.

I made food.

I ate food.

My baby belly got huger.

I made chili dogs for lunch.  Like, a lot.  It doesn’t make my heartburn very happy, but I just can’t quit them.

I’ve been training for Mother’s Day.  And by training, I mean practicing taking naps and giving orders.  My son asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day and I gave him two suggestions:  #1  He could be a human footstool for the entire day    OR  #2  He could give me a signed contract stating that he will never move out, get married, or grow a beard.

He said he thinks he’ll just get me some jewelery or a prayer book.  Fine.

Also, today is my wedding anniversary!!  We plan on celebrating by eating pizza and renting The Vow on Pay Per View.  Because nothing says romance like cheesy carbs, a snuggly blanket, and Channing Tatum professing his undying love.  It’s true.

Of course, I did other stuff this week too.  Wanna see?

First off, I did a fun interview for Taste and Tell HERE.  I don’t ever do interviews, so it made me feel sort of famous (around these parts, we call it Too Big For Your Britches), but sadly, she did not ask me to fax her an autograph.

Yes, I still use a fax machine.  Scanners are from the devil, trust me on this.

I made Mini Rolo Flurries!!  Sadly, a certain fast food chain (I’m looking at you, McDonald’s) decided to stop making them.  So I made my own.  Easy.

On That’s What She WE Said, Whatta Man Monday is the True Blood Edition.  Head over and vote!!

I made Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes.  LOVED.

Are you in a deep, dark, Hunger-Games-Is-Over Depression?  Try Divergent, by Veronica Roth.  I’m sharing my thoughts on the book HERE.

I made Peanut Butter Rocky Road Bars.  A world without them is a sad thing, indeed.

Stuff that caught my eye this week:

DIY Homemade Chocolate Wafers from Pennies on a Platter

Sunshine Sweet: Citrus Curd from Sweetapolita

Baked BBQ Pork Taquitos from Pink Parsley

Do we follow each other on Pinterest? I need new inspiration!! Follow me HERE, and leave your Pin Name in the comments so I can follow you too!!

Have a very happy weekend!!

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About Kristan
I’m a proud housewife with a son in the second grade and a sweet baby girl. Like most little boys, my son funny and cute but a little weird. Which only makes me love him more. And the baby? Well...I know she'll sleep eventually. If I could, I would paint my life pink, sprinkle it with glitter, and give everyone a cupcake.

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  1. 1
    Rachel Cooks says:
    May 11, 2012 at 9:49 am

    You are just the cutest pregnant lady every! I am so jealous! Enjoy your mother’s day! :)

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      Rachel Cooks says:
      May 11, 2012 at 9:49 am

      That was supposed to say “ever.” And I am a freak so I had to correct it :)

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    Kerry Evans says:
    May 11, 2012 at 9:54 am

    kevans3681!

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    bridget {bake at 350} says:
    May 11, 2012 at 9:56 am

    First, HAPPY anniversary!!! :)

    Second, I love that whole “He could give me a signed contract stating that he will never move out, get married, or grow a beard.” I’m totally typing that up and having it set out with a pen when kiddo gets home from school. Side note: he’s starting to get peach fuzz on his upper lip and it’s killing me!

    Third, Jon David’s FACE in that picture! Oh, I LOVE it!

    Forth, loving your hair.

    Fifth, I’ll stop blabbing now. Well, happy Mother’s Day weekend!

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    Megan J says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Happy anniversary! And here’s my pinterest page:

    http://pinterest.com/meganjulian85/

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    Lauren says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:12 am

    That sounds like something I would force my husband to do on our anniversary too! LOL!

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    Shannon Thomas says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:16 am

    uck I did not like the Vow, and I love mushy stuff like that.
    if you don’t want Channing Tatum to be ruined, maybe you should skip over the next line…
    notice his teeth in that movie, they are awful! I never noticed before and since I noticed, it’s done-zo with the Chrussing (channing+crushing)
    on another note i would probably die if you followed me on pinterest
    http://pinterest.com/shannonthomas8/
    thanks!

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    Yulonda says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I just copied and pasted and sent to all my work buddies~ they all need a little giggle on a Friday. I totally get the signed contract, wishing I would have thought of that… this past year I have a daughter who got married and one of my twins, Cam moved to NYC. :/ Mother’s Day is going to be a sad day without his hugs. On a brighter note~~ he’s healthy and happy!!!

    Happy Anniversary~~~ enjoy Channing~~ oops I meant time with the hubby!!

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    Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Happy Anniversary!! I hope you are extra pampered today and Sunday. :) I loved your interview, too!

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    Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Love, love, love that photo of you and Jon David. I love everything little thing about it. His face, your hair, your smile. Gorgeous!

    But honestly, I’m all about that signed contract. I need one of those with my little guy. I totally fine with him living at home with his favorite stuffed animal, Legos and watching Bugs Bunny until the cows come home.

    I should start practicing for Mother’s Day today. Thanks for the reminder!

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    Krista says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:35 am

    kmhagen23

    Happy anniversary and mothers day! I hope you feel loved!

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    Deborah says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I’m jealous that you are so adorable pregnant. I have already started to blow up all over. And thanks for participating in the Blogger Spotlight – I’m the one who feels famous for having you there!!

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    tiffany says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:46 am

    happy anniversary! your pic is so cute – love your hair!

    I’m way obsessed with pinterest. it’s unhealthy. http://pinterest.com/tkelly912/

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    Trish in VT says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Love the updated photos of you being pregnant. You are so darn cute!!

    Happy Anniversary and Mothers Day to you! Can’t wait to hear how your Mother’s Day went :)

    Between hubby and my 18 & 15 year old daughters they know how to make me feel special!

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    Averie @ Averie Cooks says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:08 am

    You look fabulous and I saw your interview on Deborah’s site..loved it!

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    Shelley says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Ha, just today someone asked me to fax them something and I asked my co-worker “people are still doing that?” I scanned/emailed it to the woman, hopefully she can figure it out. Pretty sure those rolo mcflurries are on my weekend to do list!

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    Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Congratulations on your growing baby belly, Kristan! You look beautiful! Have a great weekend and a very happy Mother’s Day! :)

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    Lauren at Keep It Sweet says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Happy anniversary! That is my ideal way to celebrate, have fun:-)

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    Stephanie says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Happy Weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!

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    Mel says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Happy Anniversary! Pizza and a movie is the best way to celebrate!
    http://pinterest.com/melli_l_harlow/

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    Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:38 am

    You’re such a cute preggo Krtisan. :D Happy anniversary! And your hair looks totally rockin’ in that picture!

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      Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says:
      May 11, 2012 at 11:39 am

      I’m having a heart attack that my fingers inverted letters on your name and I can’t delete my comment. AH!
      Kristan…not Krtisan. I swear I know my favorite blogger’s name.

      Reply
  21. 21
    Becky says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Found you through Taste and Tell. LOVE your blog. I’m excited to try your yummy recipes. Happy Anniversary!

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  22. 22
    Becky says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:48 am

    p.s. I am on Pinterest under beckysquire. Looking forward to many yummy ideas :)

    Reply
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    Alisha says:
    May 11, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I am a boring pinner. But here goes anyway! I’m alimetcalf1

    You’ll find that at least half of my pins are from your site, so that’s not going to help you much in the inspiration department.

    Reply
  24. 24
    Mary-Michael says:
    May 11, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I am going to start writing that “never leave home” contract for my little one. Well played.

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    Marie M.C. says:
    May 11, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    You look competely adorable. Love the idea of showing your “measurements” weekly. What a pretty backyard. I’m green with envy. My Pinterest name is either “Marie M. Conroy” or maybe “Marie M.” ?? Pinterest is EVIL. It sucks you and instead of vacuuming or washing my undies I’m wearing out my eyes with Pinterest. You’re right about tires and luggage. Tires are pricey plus since I live in California they actually CHARGE you to take away your old tires. I’m not kidding. You can’t just thow them away, you have to PAY someone to properly dispose of them. The nerve. Luggage suggession. Have you seen the Vera Bradley line? I’m pretty sure they do some large duffel bags. I love the styles from years back. French Provencial fabrics. Nowadays they have bright jazzy prints so you can’t miss them in the airport. They’re made out of fabic and I doubt if they come with wheels. But, it’s a thought. There’s another brand Pierre Duex. They’ve sadly gone out of business but you can try eBay.

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  26. 26
    Rashawn says:
    May 11, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you and your hubs! I am now following you on pinterest! My pin name is Rashawn Lisa

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    Cass says:
    May 11, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    i love the picture you are too pretty! i would probably die if you followed me on pinterest..and i would love for you to fax me your autograph!! happy anniversary-mine and my husbands is this week and we are hitting up cheesecake factory HOLLA!!!

    Reply
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      Kristan says:
      May 11, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      what is your pinterest name so I can look you up? Happy Anniversary!! Enjoy your dinner!!

      Reply
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    Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says:
    May 11, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    LOVE the photo of you with your son AKA the measure man. Too cute. Happy 11 weeks to you! I am so impressed you’ve gotten so much done despite your mini you on the way. Happy Anniversary.

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    Kristin says:
    May 11, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    http://pinterest.com/kristinnlitten

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    Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables says:
    May 11, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    LOVE your hair in that pic!! And Happy Anniversary :)

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    Nikki @Pennies on a Platter says:
    May 11, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Just started Divergent a few days ago (yeah, that means I should be done by now, huh?) Anyway, loving it so far and wish I had more time to read! (I’ll say it again, you’re a super cutie prego girly!)

    Reply
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      Nikki @Pennies on a Platter says:
      May 11, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      Doh! Forgot to add that my Pinterest name is Pennies. ;)

      Reply
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    Marilyn says:
    May 12, 2012 at 8:13 am

    First, love the updates with the photos. Enjoy every moment of your Mother’s Day weekend! Second, LOVE your hair curly like that. I have only seen pictures of you with your hair straight. How do you get it wavy like that???? I have bought a few of the hair products that you have suggested and I love them, but I would love to know how you curled your hair like that. It looks great :)

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    Lindsey says:
    May 12, 2012 at 10:01 am

    1.) You look absolutely gorgeous.
    2.) Happy Anniversary!
    3.) Happy Mother’s Day!
    4.) Reading your blog while nursing your 3 month-old will cause you to gigglesnort so much that your baby will unlatch and shoot you a wtf look. Just thought you should know that so you could give future readers fair warning.
    5.) Here is my pinterest page http://pinterest.com/lindseyferraco :-)

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    Georgia says:
    May 12, 2012 at 11:12 am

    You are too, too cute!! You need to get your son into acting/modeling. He’s got the perfect expression for that picture!

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    amber says:
    May 12, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Congratulations I some how missed the preggers part. Your so cute you have a long way to go for a baby belly. Thanks for the book advice I’ve been looking for something new I’m heading over to read your review right NOW.

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    Kim says:
    May 12, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Love your blog

    BTW I vote twins :)

    Reply
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    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says:
    May 12, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I got a small warm up today for my Mother’s Day sleeping in, hoping tomorrow can be full on!
    Have a great weekend!

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    Lindsey says:
    May 12, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I was sad when Hunger Games was over. But, I discovered 50 shades of Grey and totally lost control on life…I could not quit reading those books!! They certainly aren’t winning any literary awards, but the love story is fab!!

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    Sonya says:
    May 12, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Anniversary! My wedding anniversary is this month too, it will be 18 years for my husband and I. ( wow when I think about that, 18 years is a long time, but its been the best time of my life ) Love your photo and I love your Blog I read it every time it comes through my email.
    Have a wonderful weekend. :D

    Reply
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    MeLissa says:
    May 12, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Would love to connect with you on pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/chocorocco. And, if you’d like to follow on facebook, that would be fun, too. :) That’s http://www.facebook.com/chocorocco.

    Reply
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    cakeandbake says:
    May 12, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Hi…I REALLY REALLY Enjoy You’r Blog!! It Such A Highlight When I see An Email From You! :) I Hope You Can Find Me On Pinterest & Follow Me Too..It’s My My New Addiction!!! My Pinterest Name Is Cake&Bake (cakeandbake) Thank You!!!!! Happy Mothers Day!!!

    Reply
  42. 42
    Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says:
    May 12, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Happy Anniversary and Happy Mother’s day Kristan! You look fabulous!
    we’re planning on movie night tomorrow after dinner and watching The Vow sounds like the perfect movie!
    Here’s my Pinterest link : http://pinterest.com/RoxanaGreenGirl/

    Reply
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    Tara W says:
    May 12, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I’d LOVE for you to follow me on Pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/scarlett859/

    Reply
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    NorthernPayne says:
    May 13, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Ooo, just followed you and looked at your boards. Lots of good ideas!

    Here’s me:
    http://pinterest.com/rkprep/

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      NorthernPayne says:
      May 13, 2012 at 8:26 am

      BTW, love your hair in today’s pic!

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    Crystal c. says:
    May 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Follow me on pinterest! Cuppycakefreak. I love your hair!! :)

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    Amy H says:
    May 13, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Happy Anniversary, Happy Mother’s Day, and you look beautiful! I already follow you on Pinterest and you can follow me at http://pinterest.com/amybethhill

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    Evelyn says:
    May 13, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    Hope you had a successful mother’s day!!! I made my mom some pineapple-coconut muffins with pineapple glaze, and they were heavenly! And happy (belated) wedding anniversary! Im sure you’ve already gotten tons of pintrest accounts to follow, but I thought I might throw mine in there too :D
    http://pinterest.com/colourful_void/
    Have a nice day~

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    Monica says:
    May 14, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Sounds like a good week! Happy (belated) Anniversary!! I’d love for you to follow me on Pinterest… http://pinterest.com/monicadshafer/

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    Jamie | My Baking Addiction says:
    May 14, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    You my friend, are absolutely adorable – seriously, cutest pregnant gal ever. I hope you had a fantastic Mother’s Day and anniversary!

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    Amy says:
    May 15, 2012 at 10:46 am

    You are just the most beautiful mama! Hope you’re feeling fine these days.

    Reply
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    Mia says:
    May 16, 2012 at 3:07 am

    Everything in this round up sounds great! I absolutely adore that pregnancy photo- so, so, so cute. I followed you on pinterest! I figure the more people I follow the more inspiration, so I can’t believe I hadn’t already!
    My pinterest is: Mia J (the icon is a bike, not a photo).

    Reply
  52. 52
    Amanda @ Frills and Frolic says:
    May 16, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    Happy Belated Anniversary!

    http://pinterest.com/amandamorris

    Reply
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    Susan says:
    May 23, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I LOVE your weekly pregnancy pictures. I wish I had thougt to do that!

    I’m following your boards!

    http://pinterest.com/tutu1525/

    Reply
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    Shazad says:
    May 27, 2012 at 4:26 am

    I really would love to become your footstool.I just love the concept of being a human footstool to such a beautiful lady.please make me your slave and i would be really honoured.I am from Pakistan, so i would love to serve you as your online foot slave.

    Reply
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    allie says:
    June 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Just discovered your blog & now I’m marathon reading… so fun & the recipes sound delish! Love your photography too… hope you enjoyed your mothers day & anniversary! Followed all your pinterest boards-I’m at http://pinterest.com/allieroom/

    Reply

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