Foto Friday

As requested by C, here's the bag I scored at TJ Maxx last week!  I love the polka dot lining.

Three things for Thursday

Here are the three things I'm loving today:


1. Gurgle jug.  I first saw these when we lived in Virginia Beach.  Waterman's Surfside Grill on the beach not only sells them in their shop, but uses them to serve water to their diners.  I love the gurgle noise they make!  My sister got me the blue jug from Signals for Christmas and I am using it every chance I get.


2. Tuscan salad from Giada De Laurentiis.  We had some friends over today for a play date and I made this for the mommies.  I can't speak for them, but I think it was a hit!  I love the way the different flavors combine, and it is very light and fresh.


3. TJ Maxx.  Doesn't everyone love TJ Maxx?  Where else can you get a $400 Kate Spade bag for $130?  Score!

Over the weekend

With Pilot Pete back from his work trip, we had quite the weekend!  I took advantage of it by sleeping in (which helped me shake this annoying cold I picked up) and let my boys enjoy their mornings together ("So Daddy, make me pancakes and bacon" is a common refrain around here).


On Saturday we headed out to a car show, which turned out to be the highlight of Little Dude's weekend (maybe even his life).  He sat in more cars than I could count, and the gleeful look on his face was priceless.  Some people take their kids to museums, we take ours to car shows...

Checking for cup holders

Yesterday we took advantage of the unseasonably warm (65!) temperatures here and took a walk.  A certain three year old insists on holding the leash of his 80 pound dog.  It is entertaining to say the least.

"Let's race!"

It's warm again today, so maybe we'll get into some more trouble.  For now, I'm headed off to throw something in the crockpot for dinner.  (More on that later).  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Foto Friday

Pilot Pete has been away on a work trip.  He got back into town last night, and we were there to greet him.  Little Dude loves to visit the airport to see the planes and pick people up.  He'd spend hours there if I'd let him.   No big surprise, considering what his dad does.  One of the best parts about this crazy life of ours is the look on his face when he gets to see his dad after being separated for a time.

Three things for Thursday

We're headed out to the airport in a bit to pick up a special someone (more on that tomorrow), but I wanted to share with you the three things I'm loving on this mid-January Thursday:


1. La Brea Bakery Bake-At-Home French Demi Baguettes.  Baguettes you keep in the freezer, bake for 12 minutes and taste like they're fresh from the bakery?  Are  you kidding me?  These are incredible!   I found them in the freezer section at Raley's this week and they do not disappoint.  One of the things I miss living in a rural area is a great bakery with fresh bread.  This comes about as close as you can get out here.  

2. Zee Avi.  I caught her song "Bitter Heart" on XM Radio's Coffee House station yesterday and couldn't wait to look her up on iTunes.  Her music is described as folk-pop with quirky lyrics.  She'll be touring with Jack Johnson this fall, so if you like his music, odds are, you're going to love her too!


3. BrideBlu on Etsy.  "Simplistic and classic jewelry made with crystal, pearl, and vintage findings."  I especially love the Blossom Rose Necklace and the Alyssa abstract wire flower necklace.  So pretty!  Check out the blog.