birthday wish

our fortune cookies at dinner tonight

 I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight!
*images courtesy of http://pinterest.com/rachelyanez/

trick or treat

Jonathan and I were looking at pictures on my iPad last night and we came across a picture of a crocheted Hobbes. Had he just kept flipping through I wouldn't have thought twice about it, but he looked up at me with a huge grin on his face. He then proceeded to tell me he had found a lady on Etsy to make one for our child's first toy. Tears just streamed down my face. He said he was going to save it and give it to me when we found out we were pregnant. Since it takes four weeks to make I'm hoping it will be our good luck charm. I have the most wonderful husband in the world, I love him so much!
*image courtesy of http://pinterest.com/rachelyanez/trick-or-treat/

interior envy

How gorgeous are these interiors?
*images courtesy of http://www.davidprincephotography.com/

you are my sunshine

Its been a little bit of a whirlwind lately, but I'm just going to keep my head up and smile. Oh and this sunshine print from Etsy would make a fabulous birthday gift for someone (wink, wink).
*images courtesy of pinterest and etsy.

all i really want

What a wonderful weekend we had visiting with Jonathan's Aunt and Uncle in from California. They gave us the most beautiful pair of crystal candlesticks - I love them!

For everyone that asked for the spinach artichoke dip I made here it is:
2 cups of shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup of sour cream
1/4 cup of grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
3 garlic cloves, crushed
14 oz jar or artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 8oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
1/2 package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
Tortilla chips or crackers or french bread sliced

Preheat oven to 350. Combine 1-1/5 cups of mozzarella cheese, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and next five ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well-blended (I use my KitchenAid mixer and it works flawlessly on speed 2 for a couple of minutes). Spoon mixture into a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers or french bread sliced.

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