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May 10, 2021

Bye for Now!

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Hi friends! 

We are at almost 38 weeks over here and getting more and more excited every day to welcome baby boy soon! I’m so curious if he will come early or be a little late… only time will tell!

walk with matt

As I shared in my 37 week pregnancy update blog post that included my maternity leave plans, today will be my last lifestyle/live update blog post until the fall!

But: please continue to check in because every Wednesday for the next few months I have a new recipe post (or recipe round up post) ready for you! There’s a lot of yumminess you won’t want to miss.

I will miss checking in live with you all, but I’m looking forward to taking a step back and being present as our family grows and changes. Feel free to follow me on Instagram if you want some updates on how we are doing – I’m sure I’ll post updates occasionally (in addition to my pre-written and scheduled shares promoting the Wednesday recipe posts). 🙂 

And now, for a weekend recap! Matt, Riese, and I had a nice weekend getting lots of fresh air and celebrating Mother’s Day.

On Sunday, we went over to my parent’s house for brunch, which was lovely. 

mother's day brunch

In addition to us and my parents, my grandmother was also able to come; it was the first time we had seen her in over a year and it was SO nice to give her a hug and to have Riese see her again, too. 

Good times had by all, and good food, too! Fruit salad, roasted potatoes, a delish apple pastry, smoked salmon and bagels, and a bacon and cheddar frittata! 

All ordered from a local caterer so my mom could relax and enjoy the holiday (and not cook for all of us), too. 

mother's day brunch plate

Matt and I got sent home with the rest of the frittata and the apple pastry and I have been enjoying the leftovers. 🙂 

As for Saturday brunch, we grabbed food outdoors at Evening Star cafe after Riese played soccer – we both had the egg sandwich but it was just okay (it was randomly on a burger bun and not very creative), but it was nice to be out and about!

evening star cafe brunch

Saturday evening, we headed to our friends Lily and James’s house – we hadn’t seen them in ages and they have a son Riese’s age so it was great to get back together finally now that we’re (the grown ups, anyway) all vaccinated! Riese and their son had a blast together. 

We had some yummy apps before dinner (mmmm I was all about the deviled eggs, my fave):

appetizers before dinner

And for dinner Lily made a great tortellini salad with chicken, arugula, and veggies. The dressing reminded me a bit of my Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe – yummy. 

chicken tortellini arugula salad

We had some berry cobbler and ice cream for dessert that was also delicious but I forgot to take a picture!

The rest of the weekend was chill – I’m feeling reeeeeally low energy these days and even just a light walk really wears me out, so I tried to get as much rest as I could over the weekend.

I don’t remember feeling quite this tired at the end of my pregnancy with Riese, but maybe I’m just blocking it out? Or maybe it’s because she was smaller than this little guy’s estimated to be, and I was younger, and also not chasing a toddler… 🙂 

While getting all my rest, I started and finished the book “The Last Thing He Told Me” (affiliate link) on my Kindle and it was really good – definitely recommend if you’re looking for a mystery/thriller that’s not too crazy dark or intense (can’t handle that right now with my hormones). 

Last night, I started a new book – “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.” (affiliate link) I’m not too far in yet but so far finding it interesting! 

And now, I will leave you with a farewell from Zara, who thinks the bassinet is now her bed. I don’t remember her trying to sleep in the bassinet last time around with Riese. Lol!

Sorry, Zara, not yours… but you can keep it warm for him until he arrives. 🙂

cat in a baby bassinet

Have a wonderful summer, my friends, and I hope you enjoy the weekly recipes I have ready for you while I’m out! 

Until September – be well and thank you for reading. <3 

- anne
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15 comments
  • Ana May 10, 2021 · 1:19PM:
    A lovely weekend recap! Enjoy your time off - will be here when you get back! And Zara….🤣
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    • Anne
      May 10, 2021 · 4:53PM:
      Thank you!
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  • Roadrunner May 10, 2021 · 9:31PM:
    Good luck, Anne! And Matt! (And Zara, get out of the baby's place!)
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  • Pam May 10, 2021 · 9:48PM:
    Wishing you and your growing family all the best. I've enjoyed your blog for a while, but your posts were especially cheering during the dreary days of the pandemic. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
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    • Anne
      May 12, 2021 · 1:47PM:
      Thank you Pam, so glad to hear my posts brought some joy <3
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  • Molly W. May 11, 2021 · 5:27AM:
    You'll be missed this summer, Anne! Looking forward to your recipes. Enjoy soaking up your time with your baby boy.
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    • Anne
      May 12, 2021 · 1:46PM:
      Thanks Molly!
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  • Samantha May 11, 2021 · 1:50PM:
    Good luck and well wishes for baby #2!!! Please tell me your friends Lily and James named their son Harry :) (Harry Potter nerd here!)
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    • Anne
      May 12, 2021 · 1:46PM:
      Haha Harrison, actually - he goes by Hank! Close enough ;)
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  • Allison May 11, 2021 · 2:20PM:
    Good luck with Baby Boy’s arrival and enjoy the time off! I hope you will pop back in to share birth announcement and birth story. ❤️
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    • Anne
      May 12, 2021 · 1:46PM:
      Thanks Allison!
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  • Kimberly May 12, 2021 · 3:45PM:
    Best wishes to you and your family Anne! What a sweet time for you guys.
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    • Anne
      May 14, 2021 · 3:34PM:
      Thanks Kimberly!
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  • Zulma May 14, 2021 · 9:02PM:
    Anne! I read tour post always as I can, since you and Mat were in love. Wow! too much time and you are going to be mom for a second time. Enjoy your pregnance and congrats for the baby boy.
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    • Anne May 19, 2021 · 10:53AM:
      Thank you, Zulma!
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