happy friday, loves!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
from computers to snail mail.
so much skype loving.
tonight I chatted with the fam via skype, and it was great.
it was my littlest brother's 3rd birthday!
that's right folks, I'm young enough to have a 3 year-old baby bro. haha
also. I came home to this surprise on my coffee table:
let's take a closer look.
quite possibly the best letter I've ever gotten, from my 8-year-old sister.
did you read that "p.s."? it says "are you having a baby! Let me know!"
and to the left, "All the hearts is how much I love you!"
I'm pretty much in love with this letter. everything about it.
and from momma, BR $$! such a mom thing, to randomly send us an envelope with kid love and ice cream money. yay!
I can't decide which one I liked better, modern-tech Skype or good old fashioned snail mail!
Don't make me choose.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
a very important and not at all self-centered or vain announcement.
(ok, maybe a little vain)
new glasses!
yes, I got 'em.
and yes, there is a tiny bit of animal print on them
(love)
no more wearing contacts 7-days a week!
phew.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
a cooking challenge.
(Grilled Chicken Pasta in a Tomato Cream Sauce. Such a great recipe!)
it started with making a grocery list for the week and ended up with choosing 8 brand-new recipes and a watering mouth.
I have no idea how that happened.
(it probably had something to do with the fact that my favorite bloggers are always posting amazing recipes and one of my favorite shows in Master Chef. seriously, check it out.)
but! I have good news for those of you who tried the Basil Tomato Soup. This recipe is suuuper similar and just a delicious. This would be a great recipe to use up the leftover ingredients!
and the sauce is mmmmmmmmm. kyle & I both agree, this one that can be made again.
my challenge? to make 8 brand-new recipes.
oh yes, this is definitely going to happen.
hungry yet? :)
four of the 10 million thank you notes.
wedding presents are the best.
no, but really. we were blessed with some gorgeous gifts.
here's a few I'm loving...
like these awesome matching-but-not-matching thermos cups. kyle & I have this little routine of making cocomotion in the morning and these cups are the key!
our wonderful foreman! I love him.
this gorgeous handmade quilt. I'm not normally a quilt person, but I so love this blanket. while we don't actually use it, I love it so much it stays folded up at the foot of the bed.
these awesome teflon pans. they really are awesome. I know I've been cooking on college kid pans for the past three years, but I'm still in awe of The Pans.
Monday, March 7, 2011
ta-daa!
I used to think I knew spaghetti. Oh yeah, I totally had a handle on that stuff, homemade even.
And then, I tried this recipe.
I was on the search for an amazing meatball recipe, and I stumbled upon this little gem.
And yes, it requires a little bit of time (lots of simmering time, not prep).
It's sooo worth it.
The first time, I didn't have time to simmer the whole time & it was just fine. And since we never finished all the meatballs, I made the sauce again tonight and put the leftover meatballs in. Delicious!
I pinky-promise :)
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. Serve.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
I do, I do.
just some tidbits from Kourtney & Jake's wedding this weekend! the weather was perfect, Kourtney looked gorgeous and overall it was a wonderful day for the happy couple.
I feel so very blessed to have married into such an amazing family!
It was especially special because this is the first wedding Kyle & I have attended since our very own big day. I was reminded of how incredible that day was and how lucky I am to have married Kyle. Part of me wished I could relive it, but I am definitely glad its over! We loved being behind-the-scenes and not having to stress. and it was so fun to see my designs printed and at the reception!
cutest lil grape ever! dallas & kailynn's baby, Addison :)
we arrived at the wedding luncheon early (aldous style) and we began to fill out the cute wedding libs card I created!
wedding libs card :) there were some pretty interesting responses! I had a blast designing them and it was so fun to sit down and enjoy them with the family!
their sign-in table, a "Happily Ever After" advice card. fun!
loved the cards! I thought it was such an adorable idea and they turned out so well!
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