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Showering Jude

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Some beautiful custom blocks that Granna got for us! My cup runneth over! We had the most wonderful family shower this weekend!! My mom and sisters Amy, Lea Ann, and Jill threw us a shower for baby Jude on Saturday. I'm sad that my Hawaii sister didn't get to join us but she was there in spirit! This shower was PERFECT! It was such a sweet time of fellowship that we shared together as we prepare for our little man! Not only did we receive so many amazing gifts, we were able to pray together, share memories, stories, and many laughs! We all gathered at my sister's house just down the road in Hendersonville! My sister Amy worked particularly hard, it was just amazing! Thank you everyone for your generosity and love! diaper name tags and a special name tag for Jude as you walk through the door, pretty pom poms! adorable sign! beautiful flowers I got to take home! also some thank you notes I took home too! individual magnets as a reminder to pray m...

Hazelnut Truffles & Milk Chocolate Caramels

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Oh chocolate, you never cease to amaze me. Thank you Lord for chocolate, and the ability to eat it. Just in case you think I'm some crazy chocolate craving pregnant woman that decided to make all these truffles for myself... I made them for some amazing women in my life! When you feel that just a simple thank you note won't cover it, then you start giving chocolates! Chocolate always gets the message across.  Also, in case you missed the beginning of my chocolate journey, here is the source of my inspiration.  I had planned a chocolate tasting for my best friend's bachelorette party and we met an amazing woman named Bethany Thouin who owns The Cocoa Tree in Nashville. She has also written this book... I have absolutely LOVED reading it! You can buy it on Amazon HERE  for only $4.00. It is worth it! I've enjoyed making home made  caramels before  (click to see!) and I've also made some dark chocolate Kahlua truffles just in case you're interested...