So far, Kevin and I have put the closet unit up in the baby's bedroom and have assembled the crib. I just need to get a changing table/dresser and add a few finishing touches and we'll be ready for baby T to join the family! It's hard to believe that his due date is NEXT MONTH. Gah!
Speaking of babies, I had the pleasure of babysitting my beautiful niece, Quorra, most of last week while I was off work and that's why I was a bit MIA on the blog-front. My sister doesn't have internet at her house and besides, I was too busy cuddling with that sweet baby girl to really think of anything to post!
However, I can't post on January 2nd without filling you in on how I spent New Year's Eve right?
A few weeks ago, I pitched the idea to Kevin about going out for a fancy dinner to ring in the new year and I was pleasantly surprised when he agreed. It's not often that we're able to treat ourselves with a nice dinner and I'm sure it won't be happening very often after the baby gets here so on Saturday night, we joined our friends Kristin and Patrick at the Local Chop and Grill House for a delicious four course dinner.
The lights were dimmed, everyone had a delicious local brew in hand (except for me, I enjoyed several Shirley Temples) and when I said we had an amazing meal, I'm not kidding.
They had an amazing menu of items to choose from but I decided to go with the Arancini de Roso as an appetizer (fried risotto), the pear salad with local country ham, duck breast for my entree and topped it all off with the creamiest crème brûlée.
By the time we finished our meal, it was time to toast to 2012 and say good bye to 2011. The waiter brought the table a round of complimentary champagne and myself a flute of Sprite and we closed the night out as the bar band began a horrendous version of Beyonce's "Bootylicious" -- with banjo's. That was our cue to leave.
It was a fabulous night with amazing friends. How did you ring in the new year?
27 comments:
Wow I cant believe you are due next month! You look fabulous by the way. Also, that meal looks incredible. Fried risotto? Creme brulee? YES PLEASE! Happy New Year!
It sounds like you had a blast! Happy New Year!!
You look great! Can't believe he'll be here soon! Looks like you had a fantastic NYE!
Happy New Year! Enjoy your last day off! :)
No way you're due next month. That can't even be possible, can it? OMG! How did 8 months go by?? You make pregnancy look GOOD, girl. If i look anything like you while pregnant, I'll be a happy girl. Happy new year, lovey!
That sounds fabulous! We went out for a nice New Year's Eve dinner as well and it was so wonderful!
Happy New Year Jess!! Sounds like you had a good time ringing in the new year and some great food!
We celebrated the same way! A yummy dinner and then I went home. It was really nice though. I can't believe baby boy will be here next month!!
Oh my gosh, I wish I could've heard that rendition of Bootylicious!
Happy New Year!
You look amazing! That sounds delicious! What a perfect NYE.
i love arancini! what a nice night out--happy new year!
That sounds like fun and it's cute they brought you sprite! Love it! I played with editing photos on my laptop trying to stay awake.
first, the meal looks delish and second you look amazing! happy new year!
Happy new years, friend! Wowza, I'm so excited that you're due NEXT MONTH. PS you're still glowing/gorgeous beyond belief.
Sounds like a fun night, and oh that yummy food!!! Creme brulee is one of my all time faves!
Sounds like an amazing night, happy new year to you! xo
Sounds like a wonderful NYE! I can't imagine a banjo version of Bootylicious! :)
Happy New Year! What a great way to usher in the new year. The food looks amazing!
Mom and I spent the night on the couch watching movies and eating take out. B was over tired and refused to fall asleep so he cried his way out of 2011 and into 2012. Cheers to the new year!
Looks very nice, I sipped champagne in my yoga pants at home (not so fancy) :)
Happy New Year
XO
Oh my gosh! My mouth is watering from that food! YUM! :) Glad you had a fun NYE!
You look so good! I can't believe you're almost having your baby! EEK! :)
What a fun way to ring in the new year! Happy New Year! :)
I want that food!!!! I also can't wait to see Baby make a debut on your blog!! xoxo
Sounds like a perfect way to ring in the new year =-)
Happy New Year my beautiful friend! You look amazing, I cannot believe baby T will be here in a month!!!!!! XOXOXO
Sounds like it was a wonderful New Year's celebration!
What a fun way to celebrate, happy new year!!
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