Project: Changing Table

Well, it has been project central the last couple days in our house. The reality that we have less then a month before Malachi will be here has kicked us into high gear to be completely ready for her.

This is a changing table we picked up at a resale shop. It was in great condition and we got it for almost nothing! Then we added these boxes from Target to create "drawers" for her things. The one down side was that we have a darker wood finish in the nursery... So, we decided to refinish it!

This is now the changing table with its final coat of stain added. I love it. It matches our crib almost perfectly. We still have to put a clear coat on it to seal it of because its pretty oily. And I have to figure out what to do with the shelves because they won't take the stain (fake wood). I'm considering painting them a chocolate brown color we already have or maybe picking up some wall paper or drawer paper and putting that on the shelves... but I'm not sure... What do you think? I definitely don't want to leave all three the blonde wood color... Home Depot, here I come!!

New Toy

Our pup has gone from super playful and gentle with her many toys to downright destructive. In the last week and a half she had torn apart 3 toys she has had for months!! I'm so tired of finding stuffing all over our house. But, alas, today she got a new toy. Spoiled I tell ya!

She looks like she loves it, though, doesn't she? *sigh* Too cute of a toy killer she is.

Fluffy Bottom

We're cloth diapering Malachi, and my husband just suprised me with the best suprise- 6 new BumGenius diapers to add to our stash! I'm sooo excited! We're now halfway to my stash-size goal. :)

35/35... It Has Finally Arrived

35 weeks pregnant with only 35 days to go!!! Its getting soooo ridiculous close!!
PS. Please excuse my mess of a hair-do- I just got off work and had been driving with the windows down. Its an absolutely gorgeous day with pending rain!!!! Finally!!

Two Recipes That Save My Husband From Starving and Mac and Cheese

I will have to take pictures next time I make these two dishes because they are delish. And amazing. And cheap. And easy. Need any more info?

1. Italian Meatballs and Mushroom Sauce
This recipe literally takes 3 minutes to prep, its that wonderful.
-Grab your crockpot throw in one can of french onion soup and one can of cream of mushroom soup.
-Stir soups together then add italian seasoned meatballs (I buy pre-cooked/seasoned meatballs at HEB, about 16oz/bag, I think) and stir all three ingredients together.
-Set crockpot to low setting for about 2 hours. Now, I say two hours, really its just until the meatballs are warmed through. You can have a lot of play room here on time depending on you needs.
-Boil up some egg noodles and spoon meatballs and sauce over the top and enjoy!!!
Yes, its that easy.

2. Mushroom and Swiss Burgers
-Brown up some beef patties (or buy precooked beef patties from HEB) I use a frying pan on my stove because it allows for a future step!
-Sautee some sliced mushrooms with patties when they are almost done.
-Pour one can of cream of mushroom soup (NOT diluted!) over patties and mushrooms and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
-Melt swiss cheese over patties after simmering.
-Place patties on bun and spoon some more mushroom soup on top and eat up!

And yes, I've been on a mushroom crave since becoming pregnant.
By the way, I found these recipes on allrecipes.com. Wonderful site.