Isabelle Thornton Le Chateau des Fleurs

Pregnancy pictures. 38 weeks.

2012-01-27T18:24:00.005-07:00

Blue leggings from harmons

Boots (old)

I am in pre labor, it means that i have contractions but the labor is not starting. I always cook my babies very well. Mimi was 9 days late, my boy 7 days late and for my Fairy, i had 2 weeks of pre labor and was induced on her due date. I was 4 cm dilated when i got to the hospital.

My water never ever broke on it's own each delivery...So well, yes. This baby won't come early.

I have 6 more days and i will be induced.

How big is this bunny going to be?

What do you think?

I am not very big this time as you can see in the pictures.

I am being induced 1 week early because of the gestational diabetes.

XOXO

Isabelle

Pink Saturday

1 week left or is it really?

2012-01-25T20:04:00.001-07:00

I love this picture of hubby. He is so good looking.

This picture of my Fairy i think is adorable.

My OB appointment was today. I got an ultrasound but really, the baby is so squashed, i could not see anything. I have to wait for this little girl to be out to see what she looks like.

I had contractions Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Not strong enough to start the labor. My doctor said although that i could start anytime and i can't wait. I really feel crappy.

My baby bag is ready.

Big hugs!!

2 weeks more to go and i want to bleach everything. Random things like you have never seen me write.

2012-01-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

The time has come when the house calls me for deep cleaning and germ phobia. My poor beaten body trying to clean the kitchen floor at 9 PM. Staying awake thinking about bleaching the bath tub (the baby is keeping me awake anyways, but still...). Buying a lot of Clorox scrubbing wipes and making the kids scrub everything in sight.

Washing all the baby clothes. Buying things i need for her. Diapers, wipes, Lavender baby shampoo and oil. (Babies are expensive) Having a desire for everything Lavender.

wanting to cook recipes i know i can't eat. Like Sopapillas.

Watching delivery videos and scaring myself out.

I had my OB appointment yesterday. Looks like everything is doing good.

They did some monitoring and checked her water.

I was scared.

I am skinny.

I am starving.

I can't wait to finally see her face.

I am scared of seeing her (Hope she is perfect).

I just made cookies for the kids after school.

They are very good. The crumbs were good.

Glad it is not snowing in the Valley. I don't want to drive in the snow even if it is 5 minutes away to pick the kids after school.

Letting you know that my blog is not a cooking blog. It's just the only thing i think about these day. Food and it shows.

My craft supplies are still in boxes somewhere and it is driving me nuts.

I just find my maternity clothes. 2 weeks before delivery. Yes. Don't move when you are sick and pregnant. Big NO NO

I am happy, i have cute and comfortable clothes now. Hahaha

Wow, that was random!

Mother, daughter date

2012-01-16T17:40:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was all about Mom and Daughter fun.

We made a craft.

Had a cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy.

Then to the store to get her few things she needed.

Was the best day. We had a lot of fun.

Nickelback - Photograph

2012-01-13T10:24:00.000-07:00

I could talk about memories and how important they are to me but... this is not about that.

Hubby went to Vegas for work and went to a Nickelback concert.

They rocked.

I am Jealous.

The end.

Cornbread muffins with stuffing ingredients.

2012-01-12T18:21:00.000-07:00

I love to make those small individual cornbread muffins.

I make them for Christmas and for parties.

I usually used the ingredients i would use for a stuffing recipe.

Corn muffin with stuffing

2 apples,

1/2 bag cranberries,

6 strips of bacon,

Hand full of fresh cilantro,

1 box Krusteaz Honey cornbread mix,

Salt ,

Pepper.

Prepare the cornbread mix according to directions.

In a pan caramelize cubed apples, cranberries. Crumble cooked bacon.

Add the fresh cilantro.

When the stuffing mixture is cooled, add to the cornbread mix.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

Spray muffin pan with oil and spoon your mixture. Follow the cooking temperature on the cornbread box.

Cook until lightly golden.

You could add more ingredients like nuts, leeks, pears...anything you like in your stuffing

Enjoy!

This is very yummy!

Pigs in a blanket recipe

2012-01-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

Those are great appetizers and so easy to make. Even my 4 year old helped me and had fun.

Great for parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Pigs in a blanket

Hillshire Farm Litl' smokies (smoked sausage here)

Kroger Reduced fat crescent dinner rolls.

Take your litl' sausage and place them at the base of your crescent. Roll.

Place on parchment paper.

Follow temperature on crescent dinner roll package for the oven.

Cook them on the very golden side otherwise you will get raw dough in the middle.

That's it!

Enjoy!

Peanut butter cupcakes and chocolate frosting recipe {14 days of Valentine}

2012-01-07T16:54:00.014-07:00

I have been craving Peanut butter cupcakes so bad!!!

I made my own recipe with things i already had in my pantry.

Also, with Valentine and the baby coming soon, i thought i would start on Valentine treats.

2 years ago, i made sweet snacks and treats for my hubby for 14 days before valentine.

Very fun and January is a great time to plan it.

You can see the posts here. 14 days of Valentine.

Hubby's Birthday is on the 13th.

So, there is Valentine Birthday party ideas, handmade cards and sweet quotes too.

The cupcakes taste like Nutty butter cookies (Yum!)

The icing is so yummy!!

Frenchy's Peanut butter cupcakes

1 box yellow cake mix,

1/2 cup Skippy smooth peanut butter,

1 cup water,

1/3 cup Canola oil,

3 eggs,

Chocolate icing (recipe below)

Preheat oven at 350*

With a mixer, mix cake mix, peanut butter, water, oil and eggs.

When the texture is very smooth, spoon in cupcake liners. 3/4 of the way to the top of liner.

My 4 year old did the job :)

Not to worry, the cupcake turn very beautiful and full.

Cook at 350 degrees until a knife comes clean when you poke the cupcakes.

Let your cupcakes cool completely.

Frost with piping tool the chocolate frosting.

Frenchy's chocolate frosting

1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted,

1/2 cup very good coco powder, sifted,

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 stick butter (room temperature),

2 1/2 tablespoon water,

With mixer, beat all ingredients. I started a little bit with the fork and then, the mixer. (I have a hand mixer). If you have a standing mixer skip the fork.

Frost your cupcake,

Add some Wilton heart icing decorations.

Super cute.

The girl creative

Skip to my Lou

Between naps on the porch

Everything under the moon

best of 2011, the lost pictures and the funny things she says.

2012-01-06T07:27:00.001-07:00

The best "I wear a bra too"

The best "This is my normal face and attitude. I am a vampire"

The best "I am Harry Potter"

Few pictures from my phone :)

Here is what my 4 year old was up to this week:

Fairy: how long are we going to stay on this planet?

Me:???

Fairy: combien de temp allons nous rester sur cette planette?

Moi:???

Me: Fairy, have you been using daddy's perfume?

Fairy: no, I smell like that.

Moi: Fairy, tu t'est mis du parfum de papa?

Fairy: non, je sent comme ca.

13 th Anniversary and pregnancy picture

2012-01-05T08:21:00.001-07:00

this is us when we were dating.

We started the new year with our anniversary. 13 years.

We went to Apple bees. Hubby got the salmon and i got a steak.

We had the Peppermint chocolate chip milkshake from Chik-fil-A.

Oh so good. I had a little bit of it but it was all worth it!

It is so cheap too! Around $2 for a small cup (not so small).

Pregnancy pic! I can't wait to look like myself!

I gained 1 pound this week. Total of 19. Everything is normal and fine. I am still not on medication for the Gestational diabetes. I follow the diet to the letter.

Lately things stay on the floor if they are on the floor as you can see in the picture. I am too big to pick anything up.

Love,

Isabelle

Best of 2011 continues...

2012-01-03T07:52:00.001-07:00

The best of "popcorn don't pop, they try to escape"

The best of " I have been standing here for 2 minutes. Hard to be a model!.

The best "Surprise!!"

The best "I don't garden, i scoop dog poop"

The best "All she wanted was bubble bath. 2 bucks later, a happy kid"

This year has been very weird. I have been sick for 6 months with this baby so i don't have as many pictures as last year.

I am planning on a lot more pictures and memories this year!

I don't have any resolutions this time.

Cheers to a great year!

The best of 2011 continues

2012-01-02T11:49:00.000-07:00

The best "Shabby chic house"

The best " There is a safe in my craft room?"

The best "watch my shoulder"

the best "4 years old put their fingers in cakes"

The best "kept in the dark"

The best boots.

The best "No, you don't see me"

The best "Eternal boxes"

The best stretch.

More to come. LOL

2011 awards

2012-01-01T08:06:00.002-07:00

It is a tradition, i always go over all the pictures of the year gone and give Awards.

A lot of them are very funny. Good memories.

Hope you enjoy them also.

Award for the best makeup artist.

Award for the best little buddy.

Award for "I love this car for winning the race"

The best to "Are we done taking pictures of you now, cause i am freezing"

The best of " I used to go on dates and look good"

The best of "My dad shrunk my Mom's sweater, now it's mine"

The best bandaids.

More to come...

Harry Connick Jr. - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

2011-12-31T17:29:00.000-07:00

This song is extremely romantic to me. I bought the Harry Connick Jr. CD with this song.

I remember dreaming about this song...it has some nostalgia in the music. It was Christmas time. I had short curly red hair. was it 6 years ago? Maybe.

I wish all of you a wonderful new year.

For those of you who struggled and had an awful 2011.

I pray 2012 will be a relief and the start to a lot of good things.

Full of peace, love and hope.

Keep your dreams.

Lots of love,

Isabelle.

See you in the New Year :)

Pregnancy update at 35 weeks.

2011-12-28T20:20:00.001-07:00

I saw my Doctor and everything is doing great. baby's size is right on target. I gained 1 pounds witch is fine. Total of 18 pounds gain. Doctor said that because of the diabetes, he would induce me one week early...So, i have 4 weeks to go...Until February 2nd that is!

I was induced for my Fairy and it was a "piece of cake". Took 6 hours to get her out.

I thought my Fairy looked cute today...

Merry Christmas! Our past few days and Christmas Eve diner

2011-12-24T15:10:00.001-07:00

We saw the lights at Thanksgiving point and saw Santa's reindeer.

The kids were so exited to see them. They are very pretty animals and they have a soft fur.

Then, we had some snack at their food area. Potato soup, quiche and chili fries.

It was soooo cold outside.

Tonight is our French Christmas Eve diner.

Ham, Roasted potatoes, Roasted carrots and turnip.

Pigs in a blanket.

This is pretty much my portion. I will have more veggies though.

Everything is so good and tasty!

I made some Pain aux raisins, a French pastry. Santa will be spoiled.

I wish you to all a Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!

Lots of love!

The Thornton family

Egg nog French toast recipe. The best recipe!!! To die for! 12 days of Christmas

2011-12-22T06:27:00.001-07:00

One of my friend on Facebook said she made some Egg nog French toast and i thought...Hmmm i should try...

I made up my own recipe. Very simple, with things you already had in the fridge.

You have to make this!!

Christmas morning, For a special diner...Before egg nog is not in the stores anymore.

Frenchy's Egg nog French toast recipe.

5 eggs,

1 cup Egg nog (low fat, Kroger)

Bread (Grandma Emilies's Old fashion white bread)

1 teaspoon butter for the pan,

powdered sugar,

Maple Syrup of choice.

Beat the 5 eggs and Egg nog together.

Melt a little bit of butter in your pan on Medium heat.

Dip your Slice of bread in Egg mixture, turn it once. let the extra liquid drip out.

Place in pan and cook with a lid on until lightly brown.

Flip your bread on the other side and cook other side too with lid on.

When cooked, place on your plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar, add your Maple syrup.

Makes 10 AMAZING French toasts.

The winner of the Shabby dress is...

2011-12-21T18:54:00.000-07:00

We have a lucky winner! Thanks so much to all of you for participating!!

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Congrats!!!

Email me at isafrenchy@gmail.com

Gingerbread man tradition 12 days of Christmas

2011-12-20T07:30:00.000-07:00

This is a fun one to do around Christmas. The gingerbread dough is from Pillsbury. It is pretty good and easy since it is already made for you. I use a big Gingerbread man cookie cutter.

350 for 12 minutes. Turn the cookie sheet around half way for even cooking of the cookies.

Icing in plastic bags. I cut the tip. Very easy for the kids to use.

Mini M&Ms, Holiday Nonpareils and cinnamon candy.

The kids always have fun decorating and eating them...

The winner is...

2011-12-19T12:27:00.000-07:00

The winner of A true binky story, the babies in heaven need it Ebook is:

Lauren said...

I would love to win!

Congrats!!

Send me an Email at isafrenchy@gmail.com

The Shabby apple giveaway is still on!!

Getting Creative: Super Mario Cakes For the Perfect Birthday Party

2011-12-17T08:30:00.000-07:00

Guest blogger :

Melissa from http://www.blogcontentguild.com wrote this great article for my readers.

What's the most important part of a good birthday party? Well that point could probably be argued for hours but most will agree that a good birthday can often separate a memorable birthday shindig from a forgettable birthday sham. When you're trying to think of how you want your child's cake to look, don't be afraid to think outside of the box. For themed parties, there are Super Mario cakes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cakes and Dora the Explorer Cakes. For sports fans, you might want to consider baking a confection that commemorates your little athlete's favorite professional jersey. The possibilities are really endless. Here are a couple of my favorite ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Combining toys and cakes might seem like an unappetizing proposition but there is a way to make it work. A lego cake is a creative and delicious option that your party animals will probably love. It's also a pretty easy recipe. First, freeze a few various sized poundcakes. Then place various sized marshmallows on top of the poundcakes to create the interlocking tops of the lego pieces. Coat the cakes and marshmallows in bright powdered sugar frosting and let sit for an hour. Voila! You've got a delicious alternative that your kids probably haven't seen at every other party they've been to this year.

Using fruit in your recipe is great for two reasons. Fresh, brightly colored fruit can add a lot of pizzaz to your child's cake and also provides a healthy alternative to just dumping candy all over your creation. One super fast healthier option is to use yellow cake mix to create the cake layers, fill the gap with vanilla pudding and use strawberry icing to coat the outside. Garnish the top of the cake with strawberries and vanilla wafers and you've got a cake your kids will go gaga over.

The key to creating the perfect cake is to think outside the box. Don't rush into the endeavor planning or making the same old yellow cake with chocolate icing. Put some thought into your creation and help make your child's birthday one they'll never forget.

Thanks to Melissa from http://www.blogcontentguild.com for this Article.

Shabby apple dress giveaway...Very french if you ask me.

2011-12-15T09:24:00.001-07:00

I love the Vintage dresses at Shabby apple.

**Giveaway closed**

Whatever your taste, their women's dresses and skirts are pure beauty.

You guys are so lucky!

Shabby apple is giving you the Moon river dress to win.

Very French! I used to have a Jacket look alike in Paris!

All you have to do is to like Shabby apple on Facebook.

Winter wonderland sleigh ride Shabby chic Christmas tree.

2011-12-15T07:04:00.004-07:00

This tree is a dream! I got so inspired and kept on dreaming of all the possibilities and decorations fitting it.
Of course, you can spend $2499.94 on it at Tai pan trading...
Or make the decorations yourself an put it all together. The colors are white, gold, silver, green and a lot of snow.

I have seen a lot of owl decorations around...

Any mittens, hats, little coats ornaments...

White ornaments get a forest look. Collage some pine trees on simple white ornaments with green paper or fabric and glitter.

Use green ribbon, snow cones sprayed with fake snow, Textured white mesh ribbon.

A green bird or white bird would work...

white snow flakes.

This is a great idea under you chandelier. A wreath and ornament.

Here is the full tree...Marvelous!

Add a little sign saying sleigh ride or winter wishes.

Lots of gold and silver ornaments and of course...Spray your tree with fake snow.

Hope you like this dreamy inspiration!

Lots of cookie recipes for cookie exchange parties and Christmas on recipe.com

2011-12-14T07:56:00.005-07:00

I find this on recipe.com and thought i would share. If you are out of ideas with cookies this Christmas. Here, are hundreds of them! They also have Diabetes recipes!

Explore all Christmas cookies on recipe.com

Candy cane thumbprints

Chocolate peppermint sandwiches

I really want to have a cookie party exchange next year...Oh perfect!

Fireflies and Jellybeans

8 weeks to go. Pregnancy updates

2011-12-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

Got my check up...Actually right now, i see my OB once a week to check on my blood sugar chart that i keep, my weight and the baby's measurements.

We are doing good. I lost 1 pound. So 17 pounds gain so far.

The diabetes's diet is very hard. I am starving a lot and I still feel sick all the time. But i am keeping it to the letter.

I have 8 weeks to go...almost there.

Christmas is almost here...Where did the time go?