Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Weekday Recap {5.28.11}
So today when I got out my phone to see what pictures I had taken this week, this is what found:
...that's it. The only picture I took this week was of my desk drawer at school. And why did I take a picture of the inside of a drawer? Well, did you notice how my lip balm and glue stick are right next to each other? I can't tell you how many times I've almost slathered glue all over my lips. This week I moved my glue stick to an alternative location to avoid making this mistake again.
I swear I did other, cooler things this week.
Ah well, can't win 'em all.
XOXO
[And yes, I'm still linking up with A Good Life. And you should, too!]
...that's it. The only picture I took this week was of my desk drawer at school. And why did I take a picture of the inside of a drawer? Well, did you notice how my lip balm and glue stick are right next to each other? I can't tell you how many times I've almost slathered glue all over my lips. This week I moved my glue stick to an alternative location to avoid making this mistake again.
I swear I did other, cooler things this week.
Ah well, can't win 'em all.
XOXO
[And yes, I'm still linking up with A Good Life. And you should, too!]
Friday, May 27, 2011
Favorite Things Friday: Florals
Happy Friday, Friends!
It is still Friday, right? Yeah, I'm a little late with posting this week. The time I had set aside for blogging today was instead spent on hold with AT&T. I don't want to get into that, but let me just say, their customer service is AWFUL.
Anywho, this week is all about florals! I keep seeing floral prints everywhere and I just love it. There's so many different patterns and they are all so fresh and summery. Love. Here's some of my favorites:
Hope you all have a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!
XOXO
It is still Friday, right? Yeah, I'm a little late with posting this week. The time I had set aside for blogging today was instead spent on hold with AT&T. I don't want to get into that, but let me just say, their customer service is AWFUL.
Anywho, this week is all about florals! I keep seeing floral prints everywhere and I just love it. There's so many different patterns and they are all so fresh and summery. Love. Here's some of my favorites:
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| Anthropologie Blazing Blouse |
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| Blowfish Nice |
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| Zara Floral Dress |
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| Forever 21 Floral Scarf |
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| Ruche Frolicking Through Wild Flowers Printed Dress |
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| Forever 21 Floral Sunglass Case |
XOXO
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Homemade Yums
After our trip to our local fruit farms this weekend I found myself with an abundance of fresh fruit. Perfect for making homemade jams.
It was so much easier than I thought it would be, and when I was done I had enough to share with my friend Betsy and my step mom.
Also, oh my gosh, this stuff is way better than Smuckers. It actually tastes like fresh strawberries. So good. I think I might need to pick up an extra loaf of bread because the one I have now is quickly disappearing.
The best part? I'm already crossing of a couple items from my summer bucket list! Makes me feel like summer is already here.
XOXO
It was so much easier than I thought it would be, and when I was done I had enough to share with my friend Betsy and my step mom.
Also, oh my gosh, this stuff is way better than Smuckers. It actually tastes like fresh strawberries. So good. I think I might need to pick up an extra loaf of bread because the one I have now is quickly disappearing.
The best part? I'm already crossing of a couple items from my summer bucket list! Makes me feel like summer is already here.
XOXO
Monday, May 23, 2011
Pickin' Peaches!
This weekend Hannah and I visited a fruit farm with my friend Betsy. At first we visited Froberg's Farm in Alvin but since it is no longer strawberry season here, we had to settle on buying some already picked strawberries, that we later used to make our own homemade jams.
But we were still in a picking mood, so we headed out to Dickinson to a little fruit orchard where you can pick your own vegetables and fruits. They had all kinds of things like onions, squash, and blackberries. We decided on peaches and headed out into the fields with our bucket.
Hannah absolutely loved running around in the open fields and since there wasn't very many people around, I didn't have to hover over her like crazy. It was awesome. Hannah even got to sample a peach.
Once we had all the peaches we wanted to headed back to the front to pay. As we were leaving they let us know that they had some baby chicks that we could show Hannah if we wanted to. She was so excited and spent a good five minutes yelling at the poor chicks and scaring them away.
We had such a fun time and will definitely come back again this summer for more fun at the farm.
XOXO
P.S. Sorry for the photo dump.
But we were still in a picking mood, so we headed out to Dickinson to a little fruit orchard where you can pick your own vegetables and fruits. They had all kinds of things like onions, squash, and blackberries. We decided on peaches and headed out into the fields with our bucket.
Hannah absolutely loved running around in the open fields and since there wasn't very many people around, I didn't have to hover over her like crazy. It was awesome. Hannah even got to sample a peach.
Once we had all the peaches we wanted to headed back to the front to pay. As we were leaving they let us know that they had some baby chicks that we could show Hannah if we wanted to. She was so excited and spent a good five minutes yelling at the poor chicks and scaring them away.
We had such a fun time and will definitely come back again this summer for more fun at the farm.
XOXO
P.S. Sorry for the photo dump.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Weekday Recap {5.22.11}
This week...
1. I saw the sun rise on the way to work.
2. Hannah took a ride with mama (still rear-facing).
3. Hannah woke up with some crazy hair.
7. Hannah drank a bottle and chilled with her pillow pet.
8. I put on my pajamas at 5pm.
9. I ate a big heaping bowl of fresh strawberries with whipped cream. So good.
10. Hannah drank her milk while getting a diaper change. It keeps her still.
11. Hannah did an exteme close up.
12. Hannah ate some cottage cheese with her cheerios.
Hope you had a great week. Link up your weekday recap camera phone pictures with Amy at A Good Life!
XOXO
2. Hannah took a ride with mama (still rear-facing).
3. Hannah woke up with some crazy hair.
4. Arlo was born!
5. I drank a ton of lemon water.
6. I started reading Wicked. It's good so far.
8. I put on my pajamas at 5pm.
9. I ate a big heaping bowl of fresh strawberries with whipped cream. So good.
11. Hannah did an exteme close up.
12. Hannah ate some cottage cheese with her cheerios.
Hope you had a great week. Link up your weekday recap camera phone pictures with Amy at A Good Life!
XOXO
Friday, May 20, 2011
Favorite Things Friday: Lovely Lemons
I've been really into lemons lately. These tart little lovelies have been sneaking their way into countless numbers of my dishes, desserts, drinks...even skin care. I just can't get enough of the fresh, bright flavor and cheery look of fresh lemon. And so, of course, my new obsession was the inspiration for this weeks Favorite Things.
Hope you enjoy!
So Fresh! Don't you just want to go get a big glass of icey cold lemonade now?
XOXO
Hope you enjoy!
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| Lemon-y Goodness Blanket |
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| Chobani Lemon Flavored Greek Yogurt |
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| J.R. Watkins Lemon Body Cream |
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| Vintage Lemon Meringue Pie Dish |
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| Back to Nature California Lemon Cookies |
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| Lemon Tree Print |
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| Vintage Lemon Glasses |
XOXO
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
2011 Summer Bucket List
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This summer I want to:
- Visit Froberg's Farm to pick strawberries
- Make homemade strawberry jam
- Go on a family road trip to San Antonio
- Go to the zoo
- Go to the Children's Museum
- Go to Kemah Boardwalk
- Have a picnic in the park
- Feed some ducks
- Find some new thrift/consignment stores
- Make a yarn wreath
- Organize our messy closets
- Practice yoga daily
- Read Beloved by Toni Morrison (again)
- Get a few mani/pedis
- Teach Wytmer how to swim
- Start a regular date-night
- Take Hannah to story time at the library
- Visit some new local restaurants
- Keep my flowers alive
- Drink a whole lotta ice water with lemon
- Dance in the living room to Otis Redding and Sam Cooke playing on Pandora
XOXO
Friday, May 13, 2011
Favorite Things Friday: Healthy Snacks
This week I've really been trying to get back on track with my healthy eating goals. I've been a total slacker lately and have found it super difficult to get motivated. One challenge I always face when dieting is that I love food and I want to enjoy what I eat. Salads and plain chicken everyday just will not cut it for me. So this time I've made it a focus to find lots of healthy snacks that I truly love to replace the other not-so-healthy favorites [Side note: I am not apposed to eating packaged foods, but I prefer all natural/organic if possible and I don't eat anything that has artificial sweeteners]. Here's what I found so far...
Yum! Do you have any other suggestions for me? Let me know what you are snacking on in the comments!
XOXO
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| Oikos Organic Greek Chocolate Yogurt |
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| Larabar-Cashew Cookie |
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| The Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb Cheese |
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| Triscuit Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil |
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| Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus |
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| Wholly Guacamole 100 calorie packs |
Yum! Do you have any other suggestions for me? Let me know what you are snacking on in the comments!
XOXO
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
My First Mother's Day Gift From Hannah
When I picked up Hannah from her sitter on Friday they had this lovely little surprise for me. Isn't it pretty? It's a tile with her hand print and the little flowers in the corner are her thumb prints.
It quickly found a home in our living room on what is turning into Hannah's shelf. Every time I look at it I think of all the macaroni art, hand print turkeys, and pipe cleaner crafts that Hannah will one day bring home.
This mom thing is pretty awesome.
XOXO
P.S. The sillhouette on the shelf was another gift from Sheila, Hannah's awesome sitter. Yeah, we totally hit the babysitter jackpot.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Steppin' Out...um, Sunday? {Mother's Day!}
Mama
Top: Forever 21
Skinnies: Target
Shoes: Payless
Necklace: Forever 21
Earrings: Express
Hannah
Dress: Target
Headband: Target
Shoes: See Kai Run
Once Hannah woke up from her nap we headed out to visit Wytmer's mom, then his grandma, and finally my parents. It was super a busy day, but still a good one, filled with happy mamas.
Happy Mother's Day!
XOXO
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