[our]twocents: 2011

12.28.2011

First photoshoot

Matt enjoyed using his fun camera equipment to shoot some

holiday-themed photos of "Christmas Eva"

Happy Birthday, Eva

Happy Birthday, Eva!

Eva Campbell Penny

12-18-11

6 pounds, 12 ounces

20.5 inches

12.16.2011

Festive Brownies

Aren't these cute? Got the idea from my sissy. Planning to take them to the Sweet Suite Christmas gathering tomorrow!

Ready for a baby!

Emily and Eva at 38 weeks... we are ready for her to arrive!

12.04.2011

The one where Matt and Emily decorate a Christmas Tree

So we went and picked up a Christmas tree on Saturday and got around to decorating it this afternoon. I thought it would be cool to do a time lapse video of us putting up lights and the decorations, all to the tune of N'SYNC Christmas Carols - special shout out to Cathy Penny for reminding us how good that CD is. Hope you all enjoy!

Untitled from Matt Penny on Vimeo.

11.20.2011

Belly Cinemagraph - 35 Weeks

I've been wanting to try one of these cool "cinemagraphs" and today was the perfect opportunity. Emily's friend Andrea was taking some maternity pictures for us out at Oak View Park off of Poole Rd. in Raleigh. After snapping a few shots of Emily here, I set up the camera for this. You have to click on the image to get the full effect. Pretty cool, huh?

10.27.2011

the belly at 30 weeks...

Little Miss Eva is growing!

9.20.2011

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Mmm, I can't wait until canned pumpkin hits the shelf in September. It's one of those products that I dream about randomly in the spring and summer, but can't buy. I probably should stock up!

Tonight, I made two loaves of one of my favorite fall foods: chocolate chip pumpkin bread. So good, we even had some on the dessert bar at our wedding.

In the oven...

And, done!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

1 c. margarine

2 c. sugar

3 eggs

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. salt

3 1/2 c. flour

2. c. pumpkin

2 c. chocolate chips

2 c. nuts (opt.)

Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs, beat well. Stir or beat in baking soda and spices. Stir in pumpkin, flour, chocolate chips and nuts. Grease two 9x5x3 loaf pans. Turn batter into pans. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes.

YUM!

9.06.2011

The flavor of Fall

My mother-in-law, Cathy, keeps up my subscription to Southern Living as a birthday gift each fall. I have always loved fall. How can you not agree that it is by far the best season? Boots, sweaters, cooler weather, leaves, beautiful colors. My birthday. (Matt adds football, too). This month's Southern Living has a featured section of yummy apple recipes. Perhaps, Eva (and I) are just craving something half healthy/half sweet, but these recipes look delicious and make me excited for fall to hurry up and get here.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Apple Butterscotch Brownies

Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Vestique

Has anyone heard of Vestique?

A friend at school today was looking on this site and I think it has cute, cute stuff. It's an online women's apparel/accessory store with very decent prices. Barbara- I think you will fall in love!

Check it out...

Vestique

9.02.2011

24 Weeks

A growing little girl!

8.18.2011

The latest Bump- 22 weeks

My bump has obviously grown over the past few weeks. Little Eva is growing. I've enjoyed the last few weeks off school getting to work on her room (and having more energy)!

7.24.2011

Baby Girl!

Today we are 18 weeks and 4 days pregnant! Earlier last week we found out BP (baby penny) is going to be a little girl. I was honestly shocked during the ultrasound because I had thought all along she would actually be a he. We are super excited for a little girl and now are starting to plan all things baby: nursery, registry, painting, cribs, strollers- and the list continues.

Eva Campbell Penny is due on December 22nd... our little Christmas gift!

Here are some pictures of Emily and Eva...