ANY day

Over dinner the other night Frank (the man who has repeatedly stated that he only wants one kid...oops!) says to me,

"Hilarie, you can have a baby ANY day!"

Why, you ask, did your sweet husband say these beautiful words to you?

Is it because of the undying love that he feels for you?

Is it because you produce such genetically remarkable offspring?

Is it because he just won the lottery and you can now afford to feed, clothe, and educate any number of children?

No, no and, sadly, no.

The answer, my friends, lies deep within...

his STOMACH!!

We have been treated to the most wonderful meals these past few days and Frank figures that if he can get 2 weeks off work and eat like a king just for having a baby, then we should definitely take advantage of the system.

Anywhoooo...seriously, thank you to all the wonderful ladies who have shared their delicious dishes with us: Shauna, Barbara, Sister Vitale, Christine, Aundrea, Mom. I cannot thank you enough for making my life easier and providing amazing dinners (and leftover lunches) for my family and myself! I kept trying to remember to take a photo BEFORE devouring the food, but I was not always successful....

FOOD, Glorious Food!

ziti pasta with corn and the most amazing chocolate bundt cake I have EVER tasted!!!! (and I am not just saying that because you are the only person who reads my blog Shauna!),
barbeque sandwiches, fresh strawberries and perfectly soft ginger cookies,



one of my favorite comfort foods: broccoli and chicken casserole, green beans, pineapple, and for dessert: pound cake with fresh strawberries and blueberries -- YUM!

fettucine alfredo with beans and strawberries (I LOVE berry picking season!!!)

Beef and rice with cheesy broccoli and a strawberry CASTLE cake (specially made for our princess, Lily -- how sweet is that?!?!) with strawberry frosting!

And, last, but not least...penne pasta with meaty marinara sauce, caesar salad and french bread -- I totally spaced the picture taking on this last one and, needless to say, there is nothing left to take a picture of!

Thank you, again, to all my wonderful friends! I hope to have the privilege of returning the favor to all of you someday.