This afternoon I went over to Holly + Eddie’s to meet Baby Finn, just 16 days old!
He was PRECIOUS! And soooo small! I have never held a newborn baby before – he made my heart melt.
We snuggled on the couch for a while, and of course Finn obeyed the rule of spitting up on the cleanest woman in the room 
I didn’t mind though! Holly and I chatted for a while – and I left them with chili and a loaf of Cheddar Garlic, a Chocolata Babka muffin for dessert and granola for mom snackin’!
Back at home, I worked on my own dinner – a roasted medley of chicken, purple + sweet potatoes and kale. Sipped a kombucha for cocktail hour!
My chicken was attacked because I shaved off half to pack for lunch tomorrow! I will thank myself then. This was The Organic Butcher’s herby chicken breasts. Their chicken is SO tender and juicy compared to most I’ve had in my life. I baked this guy for 30 minutes at 400* to the perfect internal temp.
Taters! There has to be some college with the colors orange + purple. If you went there, you should make these for game day! I baked these at 400* for 35 minutes or so. Coated in olive oil, cayenne, cinnamon and salt.
Baked kale. We were too impatient to really crisp it up in the oven, so this was quazi-kale chip style. These were simply olive oil and salt seasoned.
I bought eggnog today to have on Christmas. I might have to go have a shot for dessert!!
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Beautiful baby! Newborns are just amazing.
Haha, I sometimes get impatient with my kale in the oven too. Luckily, it’s delicious even if it’s not quite in “chip” form!
Totally personal… but are you planning on having kids soon? Seems like you would make such a wonderful mom!
We both definitely want kids, and we’re thinking about it. Not sure when though (and of course luck has to be on our sides too)
Well you will make such an awesome mom!!
My husband and I are at the same stage. It’s a huge step and we want to make sure the timing is right in our financial and home life!
Yep, I think you & Matt seem like you will be great parents
A newborn baby looks totally adorable on your shoulder!
It’ll probably happen when you least expect it!
Good luck and I wish the best for you both! Merry Christmas!
You little fibber! You were pregnant when you posted this! (Saw the link to this blog post on todays post and had to peek!) I wouldn’t have been able to keep it a secret that long!!
Aww baby Finn is to cute! And dinner looks ahmazing, I’ve never tried a purple potato before…
What an adorable little baby!
I love baby snuggles, and especially baby giggles
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What a precious little bundle and I bet that induces baby fever. Well maybe not but he’s sure a cutie pie!!
olive oil, cayenne, cinnamon, and that ketchup or hot sauce…that looks perfect!
Love the name! My son’s name is Griffin! You look like a natural holding Finn.
Orange + purple school colors = Clemson
I was thinking gold and purple = LSU = the future national champs!!
GEAUX TIGERSS! 
I was gonna say that too!! I am an alum and still live in Clemson, SC! Go Clemson Tigers!
Go Gamecocks!
Jennifer, I live in Clemson too! Go tigers!
maroon is a shade of purple – yes?
So we must do with Orange and Maroon – go VT HOKIES
I know, you’re in UVA country…..
I just have to butt in and say let’s go mountaineers!
My school was maroon and orange, so those would be perfect! Too bad we were division 3 and no one did tailgating. I’ve always wanted to experience it!
That was Susquehanna University, by the way. Seems I can’t edit my comment. Oops!
Darling baby!
::swoon:: Seeing ANY babies make my ovaries ache. I pretty much have had baby fever since I was oh.. eight years old. Such a sweetie.
Chicken’s usually like to get attacked by hungry looking people with forks
Clemson!!
My brother goes to Clemson, but sadly, he hates sweet potatoes.
And that baby is so adorable! Gahhh, how did you not just eat him up?!
Finn is simply adorable!!! You look like a natural holding him.
Enjoy your eggnog. I have an almost empty bottle myself.
Your lighting set up was working especially well today! Those photos look great…dare I say almost as good as daylight!
Funny you should comment that because I was NOT happy with tonight’s photos!
Your herby chicken looks so flavourful! It would be delicious cold for your lunch…great idea! Baby cuddles are the best!
What a cute baby! So nice of you to drop off some food for the new parents!
Such a cutie! Newborns make my heart melt too and I don’t even want kids
You definitely need an eggnog shot! It is the holiday season, after all
Okay semi creeper, but I love Matt’s shirt! All about the cancer fighting. And dinner looks delish.
Babies seem to have that same radar that cats have. Cats always find the non-cat people and rub up on them.*
I am dreading that this holiday. Our old sweet kitty is not exactly who you’d want on your lap.
YES SHE IS!
Well she is for her sweetnesss. but her grooming is getting weird. She always kept herself so nice but not so much anymore….
I mean this in all kindness and love for animals (especially cats), but when a cat’s grooming changes or they stop all together it could mean that there is a serious health issue going on. I think you kitty might be older no? perhaps a vet visit to make sure everything is ok. A cat’s grooming is directly related to their physical health.
Taken from http://animal.discovery.com/healthy-pets/cat-health-101/cat-not-grooming-itself.html
“A vet visit to learn why your cat has stopped grooming should be an early, not last, response to the problem. The vet will determine what’s going on in your cat’s body, or emotions, and prescribe a solution, whether it’s a dental cleaning, medication or a change in diet to address his weight, age, illness or digestive issue.”
Appreciate your comment. She’s under a vet’s care–just had a checkup and some meds, which helped, recently. (But she’s a bit of a slobberer when she grooms, always has been, and it seems to be getting a little worse,so if she jumps up in your lap, and she’s not your cat, it can be sort of distasteful.)
Those are clemson’s colors!! And that baby is so cute! He looks very alert!
what a precious baby boy! All babies named Finn are cute, but I’m probably biased since I have a 3 month old Fin (Fintan) myself
I’ve never held a newborn either! Actually that’s not true, I was just looking at a photo of my 2yr old self holding by younger brother. But he is a precious one!
Finn is the cutest baby!
And dinner, NOM NOM. The chicken looks YUM!
Baby Finn is so strong for only 16 days! Impressive!
awww…i love the pictures of you holding Finn! I can’t wait till you have your own!
That picture alone makes my heart melt!
I recommend a shot of that eggnog in a cup of coffee in the morning! I quickly got addicted and my eggnog supply had to be replenished so there’s some left for Christmas…
I’ve tho’t about doing that but never got up the nerve to try it. Now, I’ll have to. Thanks for the “idea”.
Haha, I so drink eggnog “shots” for dessert too!
What a healthy dinner!
Baby Finn is so cute! I have a 1 year old half brother, so I know what it’s like to have a newborn around.
Beautiful baby! I want to held one now.
For the life of me, I don’t even know why I haven’t tried kale chips. Sigh.
Oh my god that baby is just adorable! every time I see your pictures now I get a little excited about my new lights on the way to me; however long it will take!
eek!
Awww, an itty bitty
So cute.
Shot of eggnog sounds perfect. Nice night cap!
I was just thinking, a lot of people put a little alcohol in their eggnog, would you guys consider BEER? Maybe Matt could find the best one for the “job”…. Or would that be too yucky?
I bet a stout inside would be really good!!
Aww Finn is such a cutie! Babies always make me melt into a mushy pile of goo.
can i just say that that is the cutest baby i have seen in a loooooong time.
Never had purple potatoes but they look so pretty next to the sweet potatoes!
Baby Finn is so affordable! I love babies. My niece was born this summer and I forgot what it was like to hold a newborn.
Awww, such a cute baby!! Finn is a cute name too
I love purple potatoes. I think it’s only because purple is my favorite color! 
I know everyone’s swooning over the baby, and I totally am, too—but I’m still additionally swooning over this chocolate babka muffin you speak of. Send some to Baltimore? ; )
I bet the Columbia location makes Chocolate Babka!
They do! Delicious!
I live dangerously close to that location. Don’t tell me this! Haha!
I had a glass of eggnog last night for dessert. It was commercially prepared but I had freshly grated nutmeg on top which counts for something. It was yummy.
Ooh- you look like a pro!!
Greg and I are at that point, too, where we’re thinking about it.. and talking about it.. and are not getting any younger (I’ll be 32 in less than 2 months and he turns 38 on Jan. 1st!)
I love newborns, but they are SO delicate- makes me nervous almost!
I love holding wee little newborns – and then handing them back!
I will definitely be making those potatoes for the fall tailgates at Clemson next season!
Also, I was driving through a part of town (Greenville, SC) that I’m usually not in yesterday doing some Christmas shopping and you will never guess what I saw…a Great Harvest Bread Co! And almost caused my boyfriend to drive off the road because I squealed so loudly…needless to say, I am just slightly excited about going back to check it out this afternoon and make some yummy purchases
Wheee!
in greenville, SC? No way! I must find it!
It’s on the Simpsonville end of Woodruff Road
The potato combo sounds good…the baby is so Cute!
We’ve got a couple newborn friends around here and I die of their adorableness everytime I hold them, even though we still want to wait a few years for a kid, if at all. So fun (and relaxing!) to get to hold others’ babies for now!