Capernaum Home: March 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Saturday Morning Coffee 3.31

I'm so happy to say I'm officially in the third trimester. Yesterday I had a checkup which went really well--the baby's heart beat was 155 bpm and I'm measuring at 27". I also had to to the tedious glucose test, but at least this time chugging the orange drink didn't make me nauseated like it did with Ashyr. But once again, they couldn't find a good vein, so I had to be stuck three times. Don't exactly love needles.

Anyway, now that I'm 28 weeks and in the home stretch, I'm starting to feel a decent amount of pressure (and not just the kind of pressure from having a chinese cabbage weighing down on your bladder 24/7--that's how big the baby is this week a chinese cabbage!). There is so much to be done between now and June 21st. You know, remodeling a house (new roof and windows-check, check!), packing, moving, designing websites, changing the nursery (that one isn't necessary, but I've had a hankering to mix things up), working on this blog (!), and plenty of diy projects for this baby girl. Not to mention the need to mentally prepare myself for labor again. I felt like I had all the time in the world when I was pregnant with Ashyr, but now that I have him to watch, things tend to be counterproductive.

All right everyone, have a lovely weekend. I'm looking forward to enjoying this 80 degree weather we are having and spending more quality time with my boys! Grant and I actually got a date in last night which was super fun and much needed. And come back Monday for something "Eastery."

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Pinteresting Wednesday 3.28

More spring pins today for ya!

Loving these pastels together.

Source: thepinkpeonies.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Me too. And about to go apply mint green polish now.

Source: thebeautydepartment.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Bought.

Source: etsy.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Ice tea with plum and thyme. Sounds so refreshing!

Source: realsimple.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

So excited about all the fresh produce at the River Market we will be hitting up this weekend! And every weekend now through the fall.

Source: camillestyles.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Linked up at The Vintage Apple and This Kind of Love.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Recipe: Strawberry Cake Filling

I shared a few pictures of Ashyr's first birthday yesterday including the cake. It was not the most beautiful cake in the whole world, but I was pretty satisfied with how it turned out. This is mostly because of the filling I attempted for the first time. I was pretty nervous about using a filling since I've never tried it and then planning to serve it at his party felt a little risky. But it was so easy and so yummy that I wanted to share.

Strawberry Cake Filling

Ingredients:

1 pkg (16 oz) frozen straberries
1/3 c sugar
3 T cornstarch

Directions:

1. Obviously you need to bake your two layers of cake!

2. Chop up your frozen strawberries.

3. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it boils and thickens. Cool completely.

4. While strawberries are cooling, frost the top of your bottom layer. Doesn't have to be perfect since it will be covered with the filling. Make sure it's thick enough so that the strawberry filling will not seep into the cake.

5. The key to preventing your filling from seeping down over the edge of the cake is to build a dam of frosting all the way around the first layer. I used a ziplock back to pipe the frosting and it worked like a charm.

6. Fill 'er up with your strawberry goodness!

7. Frost the bottom of your top layer and squish it onto the bottom layer. Then frost all over.

Everyone was uber impressed with it, my brother even asked if I bought the cake. He's so sweet. Clearly it is so easy therefore I don't think I will ever settle for a two layer cake without filling again. It looks so much more appetizing, don't ya think? And how does it taste? Delicious!

Linked up at Craft-0-Maniac, Delicate Construction, For Love of Cupcakes, The Gunny Sack, CRAFT, Pinkapotamus, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Lines Across My Face, Home Sweet Home, Making the World Cuter, Funky Polkadot Giraffe, Homework, Mommy by Day Crafter by Night.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Saturday Morning Coffee 3.24

Ashyr got spoiled (as expected) Sunday as we celebrated his first birthday. He got three new John Deere tractors, a toy cart, phone, and camera, clothes, balls, and a felt book made by his mama. Here are the only pictures I got from this monumental occasion.

The hat I made him which he absolutely refused to wear!

Simple decor.

ONE!

Opening his new tractors from Grandpa and Grandma! (They are wheat farmers, so some green was a must).

Opening up all his other goodies. (Notice the Christmas lights I hung all over his high chair!)

Love him SO much!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Pinteresting Wednesday 3.21

I'm sooo glad it's officially spring. It just does something for my overall being, you know? Blooming trees, fresh air, spring rains, 70 degree weather, stays lighter out at night. Ahhh, love it all. Here are a few spring-like pins to commemorate the new season.

Source: shopruche.blogspot.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Source: sparkling-glitter.tumblr.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Source: annies-eats.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Source: barneys.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Source: greenkitchenstories.com via Ashlee on Pinterest

Linked up at The Vintage Apple and This Kind of Love .

Monday, March 19, 2012

DIY: Party Invitations made from Toilet Paper Rolls!

We celebrated Ashyr's very 1st birthday Saturday with a little party which could not have been more fun. He was spoiled rotten by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles (aaaand maybe a little from mommy and daddy too). These are the invitations I sent out, made from toilet paper rolls! Super easy, so check out my tutorial below.

Supplies:
Toilet paper roll
Various colored cardstock
Twine
Pen
Scissors
Glue

Directions:

1. Cut out little flags and write the party information. One bit of information per flag.

2. Glue each flag around the twine in the order that it should be read as it is pulled out of the toilet paper roll. As you can see here, I made it read "Ashyr's 1st Birthday Party 3.17.12 1-3 pm Our Home.

3. Now cut out a handful of confetti to surprise all your recipients. (Okay, it will honestly probably be annoying when it's all over their floor, but still cute and therefore worth it).

4. Next put the strand of flags into the toilet paper roll along with the confetti. Be sure that the flags will be pulled out in the right order. Wrap up the toilet paper roll with some pretty cardstock. Leave a little twine hanging out and attach an "open" flag so they know what to do.

So this is what it will be like when it's opened!

This is a very inexpensive project and a nice change from your average invite. You just have to collect toilet paper rolls for a couple weeks! Although this is dirt cheap, do keep in mind the shipping cost. I only had to send two by mail which was total around $5 and the others I handed out in person.

I will have to add some more pictures of his cake, decorations, gifts, etc. later this week. But this gives you a taste of the color and theme I used.

Linked up at Craft-0-Maniac, Delicate Construction, For Love of Cupcakes, The Gunny Sack, CRAFT, Pinkapotamus, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Lines Across My Face, Home Sweet Home, Making the World Cuter, Funky Polkadot Giraffe, Homework, Mommy by Day Crafter by Night.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Saturday Morning Coffee 3.17

Well Wednesday was the big day when our sweet baby boy turned one year old. I was so excited to go pick him up out of his crib that morning that I couldn't sleep, just like a little kid excited for Christmas morning. While I was lying there anxiously waiting for him to wake up, I was reflecting on this past year. I could hardly believe that it was a whole year ago that I gave birth to him right there where I was laying (we had a home birth). I then started thanking the Lord for watching over us that day and for the continual health and safety he has given Ashyr all year long. I thought about all the sweet times we've had with him and all the smiles and giggles he gives us everyday. We are truly blessed.

Happy 1st Birthday, Ashyr!

Mommy and Daddy love you SO much!