Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

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Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

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Thursday
Aug092012

So...Here's Why I've Been MIA for the Last 3 Months...

Yesterday I begged for your forgiveness.

And hinted that something big was going on.

You might be wondering...

Why I've been ordering take-out way more than I've been cooking...

Why I've been bringing store-bought baked goods to family gatherings... 

Why I've been doing a lot more sleeping and a lot less of anything else...

Why I haven't been blogging at all for the last bunch of months...

And I hope you'll forgive me because I've been hard at work on something else...

 

 

Preparing for a little Baby H to join the family in January!

 

We couldn't be more thrilled and I'm feeling fantastic!

Thanks for sticking with me over the last few crazy months :)

Reader Comments (27)

Aw congrats!!!!!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie*s

yay!!!!!!!!!! congrats friend!!!!! so happy for you

Congrats! I wondered yesterday, but didn't want to ask! I'm so excited and happy for you!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLauraLivesLife

Ahhhhh congrats!!!!! I was wondering what was up and I'm so happy it is good news:-) Hope we can get together to celebrate:-)

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLauren at Keep It Sweet

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you.

Congratulations! I love the way you made your announcement. Enjoy the ride, it certainly has it's ups and downs but it's truly worth every moment!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDanielle

I knew it! I've been waiting for this announcement! Congratulations to you, Shawn, and your growing family! Trust me, the fatigue does subside!

I'm excited to see bump pictures and watch how your lives evolve with the addition of a little one. My daughter will be 2 around the time your baby is born, so it's fun to compare Mom Notes!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJayne

I wondered after reading yesterday's post. Congratulations! Enjoy being pregnant and get ready for the best ride of your life! My baby girl is already six months old and it seems like just yesterday she was born! :)

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterNicolle

I knew it! yay friend!! my only advice; sleep now, go to movies, fancy dinners, and sleep!! xoxo

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered Commenteralex

Congrats, friend! I suspected that might be the case. =)

Congratulations to you and your husband! I was hoping that was the case! I pray that you have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Enjoy every moment because it FLIES by. Look foward to your updates about Baby H!

Congratulations!!!!!
You know, that was the first thing I thought of yesterday when you said you had been busy... :)
So happy for you two!

Such happy news - enjoy eating for two!!!!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered Commentermonap

I knew it. I knew it. I knew it!!!!! Super excited for you both!!! I've been holding my breath for this post hoping it was the reason you were MIA and not something else. Congrats!!!!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBethany O

Congratulations!! That is so exciting :)

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSarah

CONGRATULATIONS!!! How exciting!! You are going to love the amazing journey! I am 6 months and I can tell you that the second trimester rocks!
What wonderful news :) congratulations to you and your growing family!!! Your husband must be so thrilled :D

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHailey

Congratulations! This will be one of the most joyous of miracles to embrace your young family. What a blessing!!

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCarol

Very exciting, and congrats!

OH MY GOD!!! CONGRATS!!!!! this is so so exciting!!!! ahhhh xoxoxo

August 9, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJulie @ Table for Two

Awww! Congrats! What exciting news! The Crusaders all send their best wishes your way!

August 10, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterStacy @ Cupcake Crusaders

Rachel,

Kim told me last month about the great news and I am SO excited to see this post. SUCH a huge congratulations and I can't wait to read more throughout your pregnancy. SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!

Elyse

August 10, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterElyse

Thank you so much everyone! So excited to share our journey with you all! Thanks for sticking with the blog over the last bunch of months :)

August 10, 2012 | Registered CommenterRachel

Woo Hoo!!! A big congratulations to you!!!!

August 10, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKim - Liv Life

Congrats Rachel! You're going to have one well-fed, stylish bebe! So excited for you!

August 11, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKate

Congrats!!! That is so exciting!!! I can't wait to read all about it! :)

August 14, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSusan

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