Baby Mimms Due December 6th!

Charlie and I have been keeping a BIG SECRET the last few months! It has been SUPER hard for me, but I did a great job not telling anyone for a few weeks.

We are so excited to announce that we are expecting a little angel in early December. We are due on Sunday, December 6th to be exact and my heart couldn't be more filled with love.

This precious angel is a gift from God, and I couldn't be more excited to be its Mama. We found out we were expecting on the morning of March 27th. I remember this morning vividly, as I had just returned from a business trip in DC. That Friday was extra special for us, and believe me, working that afternoon was so challenging knowing our big secret.

The hardest thing for me was keeping the secret from my Mama for several weeks. She and I talk daily so keeping this from her was quite a challenge. Charlie and I decided we couldn't keep the secret any longer from our parents, so we decided to tell them early.

We told my parents the weekend after Easter, the weekend of the Masters. I convinced my parents to come for the night and enjoy dinner with us. Any invitation to come and visit my parents always jump on it. The cutest part about this surprise is we bought my Dad a precious infant life vest and wrapped it up, telling him it was a small gift for his new dock at the Lake House. His face was priceless when he pulled the little vest from the bag. He was speechless. My mother immediately looked at me, with tears rolling down her face, and said "Mel, that's a baby life jacket." Our hearts sank, and finally the SECRET was out! 

The following weekend, we celebrated a family wedding in Santee and had to tell Ms. Polly as soon as we got to town. We told her on the way to the rehearsal dinner, and of course, we all cried again. She was so elated. The cutest part about this story is, Charlie had asked his Mom how long it would take her to make her needlepoint stockings she made for his siblings many years ago. She replied "it takes about four to five months, normally, so I could finish one by Christmas." Charlie's response was then, "Well, Mom, do you think you could make one for your new grandchild and have it ready by December 6th." It was the cutest thing! She was speechless!!

Baby Mimms, we can't wait to be your parents! During the next 6 months, we promise to prepare our hearts and lives for you. You have no idea how excited and humbled we are.

Happy Birthday Charlie Mimms!

I hope Charlie had the best 32nd Birthday!! He was showered with a multitude of Birthday cards on Wednesday morning. My family loves Birthday cards and giving money, and he sure lucked up!


I enjoyed having a few friends over for dinner last night to celebrate his 32nd! We had my Mama's homemade lasagna and Polly's homemade Carrot Cake. Just to be clear,  but I did make the cake, and my sweet husband said it tasted just like his Mama's! Score!!

Charlie, I hope 32 is the best year yet! Love you!!!

Early morning Birthday photo

Lately

Since February, I bet I've traveled over 2,500 miles, one trip includes a work trip to DC. Other than that, its been local travel, visiting family and friends. I'm cleaning out my iPhone and storing photos, so below are pictures from the last few months.

At Barrett & Julia's for my bday dinner

Marj and me with sweet baby Champs (not so little anymore)

Anniversary Weekend (TWO years!)

 

Nonnah's for dessert (we ate all of it)

Work trip to DC

Boyer Construction Happy Hour

Easter Weekend at the Mimms Farm

Boys will be boys

 

 

Easter weekend, meeting sweet baby Burns

Easter Weekend with the Stoddards

Jenn and me

Ejoy's Baby Shower

Celebrating BB's 32nd Birthday!

Celebrating Adams 30th

Supper Club & Recipe

My husband and I were selected a few years ago to participate in a couples contest when we were on vacation, in Jamaica. We ultimately didn't win the contest, but we got almost EVERY question right. One of them being, my love for Italian food. I am embarrassed to say how much I love it. Pizza, pastas, bread, salads, vino, lasagna, carbonara, meat sauce, the list is endless.

Last week we hosted supper club at our house, and I made my mothers famous lasagna. It's actually my late Aunt Gwen's recipe, who is very near and dear to my heart. My mother made it for Adam and me growing up almost once a week, but the recipe never tires, and its a breeze. Below is the recipe. I think I may add Italian sausage to the recipe next week when I host a large crowd for Charlie's 32nd birthday.

Recipe for: Mama Lyerly's Lasagna
1 lb. ground beef (next time I am going to add Italian sausage to the ground beef)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1T Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes  - I like san marzano
12 oz tomato paste

Filling (mix in separate bowl)
2 eggs
3 c cottage cheese
1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 T parsley flakes
1 T pepper
salt - to your liking

1 box lasagna noodles - cook till tender
1 lb mozzarella cheese (shredded)

- Brown meat, drain, then add next 5 ingredients, simmer for 40 minutes.
- Layer in Pyrex dish - noodles, filling, mozzarella cheese, meat sauce, etc...

Bake on 375 for 30-40 minutes, until bubbly. Enjoy!



Below are a few pictures from supper club/Ejoye's Birthday!

 

 

Highlands

It has been quite a while since I've visited my blog. Life has happened, as people would say. Work has been a hectic, Charlie and I have been traveling almost every weekend, I've hosted a baby shower, traveled to visit family, and kept up with our house remodel and yard makeover.

Last weekend the besties embarked on our annual trip to Highlands. I went solo this year, as Charlie enjoyed a weekend of golf with his buddy from Texas. So thankful we have great friends!

Below are a few pictures from the weekend.