Author: Allie Zottola

Currently: November 2018

It’s November! I’m really looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this month. The weather is becoming cooler here in Pittsburgh and the fall foliage is absolutely gorgeous!

Here’s what’s currently going on in my life 🙂

Current book(s) Still this one and also this one.

Current fun My parents, Jimmy, Sadie and I are taking a day trip to West Virginia!

Current project Redecorating our living room, and by redecorating I mean randomly moving objects, pictures, and decor to different spots. Trying to keep things fresh while using what we have!

Blue and gray hexagon geometrical watercolor art framed

Current prayer For everyone impacted by the shooting that recently happened at a synagogue here in Pittsburgh.

Current drink I’m on a smoothie kick lately. Nursing Sadie makes me crazy thirsty, so smoothies have been especially satisfying! Also, this tea from time to time.

Current blessing Smiles from Sadie! I cried the first time she smiled at me. It made every tough moment of her first few weeks so worth it.

Current excitement My sister and her husband are expecting! I’m so happy for them and can’t wait for Sadie to meet her cousin in a few months!

Current food Apple cider pork chops. I was feeling fall-ish and decided to marinate pork chops in apple cider vinegar, mustard, onion, and spices like sage and cinnamon. I then baked them on a bed of sliced apples. So good. Would anyone want the recipe?

Current obsession Bread! When I slept over my parents’ house, they had both rye and pumpernickel bread on hand and now I’m hooked. I took some pumpernickel home and have been enjoying it with runny eggs on top.

Current beauty product I need to pick up this curl cream because I’m all out!

Current laugh All the nicknames we have for Sadie. I started calling her Sader Tot before she was born, and now we’ve even shortened it to Tot. Among many others are Darth Sader and Hungry Chick.

Current confession Jimmy sent me to Walmart the other night because Sadie was having a fussy evening that resulted in both of us girls crying. What did I buy at Walmart? A shirt for Sadie.

Current goal Taking some time to watercolor. I miss it a whole bunch!

Current need A haircut. I haven’t had it cut since February. Postpartum hair loss is real! I’m tempted to do something drastic, but I don’t have the time or desire to keep up with styling a high maintenance cut, lol. Any ideas?!

Tell me something current in your life!

A Wedding Weekend

Hey hey! I hope everyone is having a great Monday. We had a fun weekend that included a bridal shower, sleepover, and wedding. It was packed with all sorts of fun!

Our Friday started off with Sadie’s one month check up at the pediatrician. She’s now 8lbs 13oz and growing right on track.

It never fails to amaze me that God created this sweet little life and sustains her. It’s just so mind blowing when I think about it.

As I mentioned in a recent post, our friends from church were having their bridal shower and getting married over the weekend.

Since our church was the venue and it’s near my parents’ house, we decided a sleepover at grandma and grandpa’s was in order.

My mom, Sadie, and I made a quick trip to Carter’s to pick up a dress for Sadie since she has grown out of most of her newborn dresses.

We hung out with Aunt Hannah for a bit while she studied for her next nursing school exam at my parents’ house.

In the evening, we headed to the shower! Sadie and I missed pretty much the whole thing because she was eating, but Jimmy said it was fun! We gave the bride and groom mixing bowls and baking supplies 🙂

We then headed back to my parents’ for some rest! In the morning, I cooked up breakfast and Jimmy and I made a trip to Starbucks to grab coffee for everyone.

My parents are big Dunkin’ fans but put up with our Starbucks-loving ways and said they enjoyed their drinks, haha.

After we were fully caffeinated, we headed to the wedding!

It was such a sweet ceremony, with a unity candle lighting, scripture reading, and exchanging of vows. I totally cried. Weddings are just so emotional!

After the ceremony, we headed back home and had a cozy little family evening. It was raining here in Pittsburgh, so we hunkered down and cuddled 🙂

Sunday was spent at church and hanging out around the house. It was a great weekend!

How was your weekend?