in the making...: 2012-05-06

Friday, May 11, 2012

oh snap...

it's the freakin weekend, I'm about to have me some fun...

yep.

I've gotta lot planned this weekend and I can't wait to tell you about it on

Monday :)

seriously- what a fabulous weekend to be celebrating some really wonderful accomplishments:

{birthdays}

{engagements}

{mother's day}

but before we get started on that, here are my weekend wants!

5 weekend wants

h&m peplum top
pretty similar to the top I"ll be rocking saturday night to our friends' engagement party!

(photo via hm.com)

mussels in a white wine sauce
oh yeah.
I can never get enough.
I'm going to have me a plate of those tonight!!

honest vanilla

(photo via honestvanilla.com)

cooler beach bag
mama needs a new beach tote and this one seems pretty perfect.
pack away some snacks for those sunny afternoons and whew- off to the pool we go!
(although, it's gotta be big enough for towels and then some!)

pac sun
$50

karen walker sunglasses
not only are they classic, but the cat eye looks great on everyone!

gargyle
$280

(photo via gargyle.com)

mother's day brunch
mimosa bar
while mom's getting tipsy- who's watching the kids?!?
hehe.

(photo via pinterstlov.tumblr.com)

happy mother's day to all those moms out there!
and especially to my mom-
Susan...
you are simply the best!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

to eat or not to eat...

{pinterest payoff}

I sure tried something good last night.

I had a friend over and she was my guinea pig.

Lucky for me, it all turned out quite delish!

zucchini carpaccio

difficulty: 2- the hardest part about this was slicing the zucchini (which is pretty simple folks!) Just let it marinate for 10-15 minutes- voila! add the arugula and shaved parmesan and get your tasting palate ready!!

time: hmm... 10 minutes, tops.

outcome: The perfect go to dish for summer! It is so simple yet so delicious. I did add some extra lemon/olive oil mix over the top of the arugula- seriously...what's not better than arugula and lemon?!? Easy dish to try a couple variations:

-add grapefruit and toasted macadamia nuts

-to make it a bit more "hearty" add grilled chicken and pine nuts

sooo yummy!

pass or pursue?

do it!

make it your new summer "go to" dish!

grilled salmon with avocado salsa

difficulty: 3- once again, you have a little time for prep work and this just flows right along!

time: 45 minutes (including prep and cook/grill time)

outcome: tasty and refreshing! I actually thought the recipe was for chicken when I went to the store to get the ingredients so, chicken it was! I baked it, turned out tender and juicy. I also seasoned the chicken in the afternoon, which I should have done so in the morning for a more intense flavor- maybe add some garlic as well. If you like your food spicy then substitute a spicy pepper for the jalepeno. Next time, I'm going to add a bit more seasoning and definitely give the salmon a try!

pass or pursue?

well come on... I did say "next time"...

you know it! PURSUE!

things I'm digging on pinterest

a great way to "wrap" up a summer night :)

(photo via mydocumentedclsoet.com)

yep.

this just kind of took my breath away.

imagine- reading a book, drinking an espresso...

and then after that, a scotch on the rocks.

(photo via pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com)

God? Is that you?

Is this heaven ?

Just imagine- if this place is on earth- what is heaven going to be like?!?

(photo via contemporan.com)

perfect outfit for that pool party in palm springs.

demure and sexy.

(photo via images.ny.mag.com)

guess what?

it's thursday.

that means friday is almost here!!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

"weather" it's sunny or rain...we will play!

wow.

Just can't really believe this weather we're getting.

Should I say spoiled or just plain lucky?!?

Either way, rain or shine we have certainly found every avenue to enjoy some inside time.

(and yes, a mom can get a little desperate)

yep- this is what our living room looks like right now.

The pool was in the garage and linden so wanted to play in it.

welp- why don't I just bring that sucker in?

and yes, it's still there :)

can you tell someone was pretty pleased about the situation?

folks- we have a mama's girl on our hands!

YAY!

We finally get to enjoy the outdoors!

and yes...

she has to walk him.

I can't even touch the leash, so proud of herself.

I love how a 25 pound kid tries to tell an 85 pound dog what to do :)

come on housty!

I went to get ready for linden's swim lesson and this is what I found...

not too shabby; a little bit of daddy and a little bit of mommy.

"hmm...we're going swimming?!"

okay- yay!

(although she wouldn't do a darn thing for the instructor- as soon as the lady left-

boom. the girl was kicking and splashing- stinker.)

SO yes...while there are limited things to do on a rainy day- here are some great activities I found via internet.

toddler activities

check out this site- great indoor ideas for 12-18 month

hands as we grow- 50 activities for those hot summer months

Happy Wednesday!

We are definitely getting closer to the weekend-

whoop, whoop.

Monday, May 7, 2012

the wheels on the bike go round and round

how was your weekend?

ours was filled with food, friends, family, and of course margaritas!

The days were hot and the drinks cold, couldn't of asked for a better weekend.

Friday was spent at my favorite restaurant, Amigo's. We are known by name (we use to live less than a mile away, so we frequented a lot) and they are literally the best margaritas ever!