My Mind's Eye: Lil' Robots

In my search for Robot Decor for JD's big boy room, I came across these really cute robot scrapbooking papers and accessories from My Mind's Eye and they were just to adorable to pass up. I wasn't exactly sure what I would use them for but I have a few ideas, including a 2nd Birthday Party theme for JD. Aren't they sooo cute!

Target makes dinner easy...

I don't actually know anyone who doesn't likeTarget, even my husband likes them (he actually never complains when I say we're going to Target)! Target makes life easy, anything you can possible need, especially last minute you can find at Target. So now that they sell produce, I personally love them even more. Here are some of my produce favorites from Target.

Target now makes dinner easy too!

JD is cruising in style...

When the hubby and I first found out we were having a boy, I was kind of in shock (all of my closest friends had girls); I knew nothing about boys or how to dress them and I especially didn't know anything about toys for boys, but I imagined I had plenty of time to learn. A few months into my pregnancy while browsing online for cute boy stuff I came across the Radio Flyer Steer & Stroll Sport Coupe and I immediately pictured my little boy happily riding around in it! For months I carried a picture of the coupe in my phone and in a way it seemed to reassure me that having a boy would be a wonderful adventure and it really has been. I planned on buying JD the coupe for his 1st birthday, but the hubby insisted we wait until we had a little more room. So, after cleaning out JD's closet and putting all his baby stuff in storage last weekend, I thought it was about time to buy him that little coupe that I pictured him riding in, even before he was born!

My New Camera: Nikon D5000

I finally bought my first DSLR camera! After spending tons of time researching and comparing not only prices but camera features I decided to purchase a Nikon D5000, sorry Canon lovers, I'm officially a Nikon girl.

Well, since I'm not that experienced at using a DSLR (yet) I started off by purchasing the basics and B&H Photo and Video not only made this purchase easy but also affordable, so much so that I've already started my wishlist with them (hint-hint)!

Here are some of the many features that I personally love about the Nikon D5000:

• 12.3Mp DX-format CMOS image sensor High-resolution imaging sensor for sharp images and the ability to output poster-size prints.

• Vari-angle LCD The Nikon D5000 is the first Nikon DSLR to offer a Vari-angle, 230,000-dot color LCD that allows you to compose still and video images from most any angle and shooting position.

• 19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes Choose among 19 pre-set exposure modes designed to deliver optimum perfect exposures under a variety of common shooting situations, including a Food Scene Mode.

• Advanced Auto-Focus Modes The Nikon D5000 incorporates an 11-point AF system with Nikon 3D Focus Tracking and advanced Face Detection to ensure the sharpest possible pictures.

• Low-noise ISO sensitivity Low-noise images can be captured under the most challenging of lighting conditions at ISO ratings ranging from a native 200 through 3200, and can be expanded from 100 through 6400 when needed.

What's in my camera bag:

 Nikon D-SLR Bag and DVD

Nikon D5000 

Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm VR Lens

Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens

A Slice of Smith Life: Jewelry Giveaway

Tracy from A Slice of Smith Life just won my Blogoversary Giveaway and it turns out she has a giveaway of her very own, I didn't really want to share this information because I want to win the jewelry set for my mom, who absolutely adores handmade jewelry; but I must not be greedy and allow others a chance to win too!

Here is a little information about Tracy's Giveaway, please visit 

A Slice of Smith Life for the whole wonderful story; but hurry because entries close Tuesday, August 31 at 9:00 PM EST!

As a way to celebrate my birthday today and to keep my grandparent's un-birthday gift tradition alive, I would like to give one blessed reader a "Happy UN-Birthday!" gift. (including S & H by me!) The gift for this giveaway is this beautiful hand-made necklace and matching earrings:

This long necklace is silver-platted with green clear beads with small blue flowers in the beads. The matching earrings are surgical steel that are hooked backs. The earrings are also the same green color beads as the necklace with small blue flowers in them.

Blogoversary Giveaway WINNER is...

I really couldn't be happier for 

Tracy @ A Slice of Smith Life, not only did she win my first giveaway, but it's also Tracy's 35th Birthday today. Happy Birthday Tracy, I'll be contacting you about your gift card! Thank you so much to ALL of you who entered. Have a great week and please continue to follow along!

38. Tracy said...

ENTRY #3: I just blogged about your giveaway on my blog here: http://asliceofsmithlife.blogspot.com/2010/08/and-baby-makes-three-blogversary-50.html

I included your giveaway post from my blog on the Bloggy Moms "Rockin Bloggers" posts. :)

I hope I win since you will picking the winner on my 35th Birthday! I would LOVE to win the gift card from Amazon.com for my birthday! Thanks for hosting!

PS: I voted for you on the Picket Fence button and on the Mommy Blog button!

Thanks!

Tracy at A Slice of Smith Life

http://www.asliceofsmithlife.blogspot.com

Aquarium of the Pacific

After spending most of the weekend cleaning out JD's closet (exhausting), we really needed to get out the house and have some fun! Today we headed to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California and spent the day chasing JD around the aquarium; he was so excited, especially when he saw all the Nemos and Dorys!

Welcome New Followers

I recently joined a few blogging websites and I'm amazed at all the traffic and new followers that have been stopping by. I've had a chance to visit some pretty amazing and inspiring blogs and although keeping up is a bit overwhelming it has been a very fun experience! I just want to thank all of my new followers for following along. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and don't forget to join and baby makes three's...Blogoversary Giveaway and invite your friends for an extra chance to win!

Just added! As a bonus for following along, if you have a blog and win the Blogoversary Giveaway and want to be featured on and baby makes three... I will happily feature your blog or the purchase you make with your new gift card!

Thanks

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Good Luck!

Trader Joe's Appetizers

If you're looking for quick and delicious appetizers, you have to stop by Trader Joe's; their Pastry Pups and Goat Cheese Croissant Swirls are amazing, just bake and serve and no one needs to know they're store bought. Stop by your local Trader Joe's and pick some up, I promise you'll love them.

Whether you call them pigs in blankets or pastry pups these 
cocktail franks wrapped in buttery pastry are 
absolutely delicious!

What could be better than a warm croissant, a warm croissant 

swirled with goat cheese and Herbs de Provence!