BOTB Again

So since the last time I posted about all my knocked up friends I think we were up to 13, so now we have to add Megan, Danielle J, Alisha, and two HS friends from Facebook to the list. Seriously I think we need to call in reinforcements because this is obviously an epidemic.

Again, I'll reiterate that I am super duper thrilled for everyone and not an ounce jealous (maybe just a little...ok, lets be honest here - A LOT jealous). When is it going to be my turn???

Favorite Things Friday

Today marks my return to Favorite Things Fridays. The fact that I only had one post in the last month of Fridays is pretty pathetic. But hopefully my renewed dedication to my blog will improve my track record.

My favorite thing today is a basic, but great website for all kinds of fun, free fonts called betterfonts.com Because I love formatting and have quite a few printed projects right now thanks to my sister's upcoming wedding, I've been on the hunt for interesting fonts. I came across betterfonts.com while designing her engagement party invite.

What I love about this site is that not only do that have a large selection of free fonts in many categories, but also that you can preview your own text instead of just the typical "Lorem ipsum...." Just click on change preview text and type in whatever text you are using. In the case of the engagement party invite, I wanted a pretty font for the names of the honorees, but not your typical script. I chose the script category and then changed the preview text to "Melissa & Patrick" and could see exactly what all the fonts would look like. So great!

Repeat Offender

So apparently, my warning to myself and my promise to my readers (and caffeinated's readers) held absolutely no weight, because here I am 10 days later and no new blog posts. I just don't have my game together right now and honestly I think I lost my funny...seriously. But, I'm going to challenge myself to turnaround this pattern of blog abuse and get my funny back. If anyone has any material to help with the turnaround, please help a bloggirl out by posting in the comments.

Blog Abuse

Oh my poor, poor blog. How I have neglected you. It really is a tragedy and I am soooo sorry. If I can try to explain, I'd mention my aggravating five hundredth sickness of the year (yes, that's 2009 people) or the fact my poor little chaihuahua (ha!) was sick all week. If it makes you feel better I forgot to call one of my best friends in the whole world on her birthday. And, I sent her birthday present to the wrong address - classic.

So to make it up to you, I am renwing our blog vows. "Oh blog, I do solemnly swear to post in sickness and in health...blah blah blah." And to my friend who has sung our praises...I'll try my best not to embarrass you. Really.

Favorite Things Friday

Today is the start of a weekly feature on my blog, inspired by many others (like Smiling Mama and EmilyStyle). I'm a big fan of searching the Internet for interesting ideas and products (especially decor & desk accessories). So I will start sharing some of my favortie things every Friday.


Today's fab find is inspired by lunch with Smiling Mama yesterday and the multitude of baby showers I'm inevitably going to be invited to this year. I don't know about you all, but baby shower invites with strollers, rattles, etc make me want to gag. Us modern ladies, can definitely do better.


I've long been a fan of the site weddingpaperdivas.com for their unique wedding and party invitations and now I have discovered their sister site tinyprints.com They have adorable baby announcements, invites, and more for really reasonable prices. Here's some of my favorites:

We're officially up to 12

12 babies...seriously! Between the baby showers and my sister's wedding I am going to be broke. Please send all the invites C/O The Poor House.

President Obama!

Today has been an amazing day for our Country. I felt so proud while watching this momentous occasion (from home, see below). I'm excited for the change to come and I pray for President Obama and his family as they lead us into that change.

Now on to the important stuff...Inaugural Fashions!
1. Michelle Obama - love, love, love. Am I the only one who totally gets the green gloves and shoes. Amazing!

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2. Jill Biden - not digging the boots, sorry...

3. Malia and Sasha - freaking adorable. Wish that blue coat came in my size.









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