What’s going on with us this week?
1. I think the highlight has to be our photo session with Tracy Turpen yesterday. Tracy and her husband drove in from Charleston yesterday and we had an amazing session. She was such a joy to work with, and because she and her husband have a baby boy, she knew what it was like to work with babies. We were completely relaxed and just had a great time. I usually end up pretty stressed out after hours of smiling and taking awesome photos, but this was a blast. Thanks to Tracy and Lance for such a great day!
Here’s a photo from a shoot she posted on her blog earlier this week. I cannot WAIT to see ours!
2. We’re going to a Halloween party/Gamecock football watching party with a bunch of friends tomorrow night. Hudson will be the only baby there, but there will be other trick-or-treaters. The Gamecocks are playing Tennessee and we’re hoping for a strong victory! I’ll be bringing Emeril’s corn dip with me. It’s one of my football watching staples. I’m sharing the recipe with you because I know you’ll never bring it to a party that I’m attending!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups corn kernels (from 4 ears fresh white or yellow corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces monterey jack or cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- Tortilla chips or Fritos, for dipping
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels turn deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring often, until the onions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the green onions, jalapeno, and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Transfer to the bowl with the corn. Add the mayonnaise, 1/2 of the monterey jack and half of the cheddar, and the cayenne and mix well. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot with the chips.
3. Can you look at this picture from Millie Holloman’s blog without crying? I saw it and literally burst into tears. What is wrong with me? Those father/daughter wedding photos get me every time!
4. I’m on the hunt for a Sip ‘n See dress and a cocktail dress for the Holiday Market Preview Party. All suggestions are appreciated. Now remember that I’m a new mommy and need to cover and flatter certain areas– ahem, my arms and hips.
5. Hudson wore his smocked Halloween bubble for the last time today. Hopefully his future siblings will be able to wear it. Or his future brothers, it’s not really a girl’s bubble. Hmm… I wonder if we’ll have more boys. Check out my punkin head in his little bubble!
And the best self-portrait we could do. That Canon Rebel is hard to hold with one hand and manage to get a good picture!
6. I’ll be spending the down time in my weekend going for my first run. What? (Thanks, It is Everlasting!) I’ll also be curled up on the couch with the new Southern Living. It’s the Thanksgiving issue and it is loaded with great looking recipes!
Oh wow, the first photo of Hudson is precious (as are the rest.) I have a weakness for smocked bubble too! Happy Halloween. 🙂
His little Halloween bubble is precious. You make me want a little boy 🙂
Hee- Hudson looks adorable, and I think you should wear that sweater tomorrow! I want to see the pic of you with your hair did- can you post it or e-mail to me? The corn dip sounds delish. I will be rooting for the Big Orange (and the Dawgs in their battle against Florida), but I hope your get together is fun!
Love the pictures! I did tear up at the one of the father/daughter. Sigh.
What a cutie Hudson is in his Halloween bubble! Have a wonderful Halloween weekend.
I bet your pictures turned out beautifully! Hopefully you’ll post a couple to show us when they are finished!
And OH MY GOSH!–Hudson looks just like his mommy!
Just wanted to tell you how cute Hudson is, just adorable! And I guess my 9 month old thinks the same… I was scrolling down and came the pics of Hudson and Anderson’s eyes got really big and he just started to giggle! Love Hudson’s smocked outfit too!
I love love love that first photo!! I am sure yours will be just as beautiful 🙂
The Canon Rebel has a timer on it! I just figured out how to use it a couple months ago. Have you used that to take self-portraits?
You guys are adorable!!!!
Love the pictures of Huddy! I bust out in tears quite often when looking at photography blogs. I have issues.
Great pictures! Enjoy the weekend…and hoping you have great weather for your run. I’m starting a weekly workout post to help keep me motivated and hopefully offer ideas on how to mix things up/keep them interesting.
Cute bubble!
What did you end up wearing for your session? We are having pictures made tomorrow.
Enjoy your Halloween!
Amazing photo of you two!!! I love it!
first, that bubble is precious…I had to let go of bubbles, longalls, and john-johns once potty training set it 🙁 so so cute, and totally takes me back! second, I know you have the “Glee” soundtrack downloaded already, so the run will be a piece of cake! let me know how it goes! Have a fabulous weekend, enjoy your first Halloween with your new little pumpkin 🙂
Your son is adorable!! I love the thanksgiving home magazines. Martha Stewart is another good one!
I loved those pictures on Tracy’s website! Can’t wait for you to post some of yours. Love the Bubble-too cute! Love the self portrait of y’all!! Hope you have a great weekend! {p.s. if you find the perfect “arm cover upper” pleasssse let me know!} = )
I can’t wait to see your pictures. Tracy is an amazing photographer.
Hudson is so cute in his Halloween bubble.
That photog looks amazing! The corn dip actually sounds unique & interesting too- will have to try!
Love your pictures! Good luck with the run.. Let us know how it goes!
Could Hudson be any cuter?! Bc really, I don’t think he could. I LOVE him!
Erin. How I have missed seeing Hudson’s sweet face!! I am trying to ease back into blogging!! LOVE YOU ALL! These pics are precious!