...on the way to Bend
...at the ranch
...Brasada Ranch
...the view
...inside the house
...another view (Three Sisters Mountains in the background)
...what's for dinner
...another view (gorgeous)
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Michael's Work Trip to Bend
Michael had a business trip last week in Bend. He stayed at the Brasada Ranch. Here are some photos of his trip:
...on the way to Bend
...on the way to Bend
What Wednesday
What we are eating this week:
...burrito bowl
...steak and sweet potatoes
...garlic and butter pasta and meatballs
...pear, pecan, feta, and arugula salad
...easy chicken fried rice
...easy chicken fried rice
What I am remembering:
...our first ever camping trip (and how Jar was addicted for fire-making)
What I am excited about:
...taking Jar's senior photos
...finishing our last day of homeschooling
What I'm watching:
...Survivor (tonight)
...Rise
...The Voice
...American Idol
...SWAT
...Criminal Minds
...Law and Order:SVU
...American Idol
...SWAT
...Criminal Minds
...Law and Order:SVU
What I'm listening to:
...For King and Country
...Never Enough from The Greatest Showman soundtrack
What I'm reading:
...Clean My Space by Melissa Maker
...Grace, Not Perfection by Emily Ley
...What can I bring: Southern Food For Any Occasion by Elizabeth Heiskell
...What can I bring: Southern Food For Any Occasion by Elizabeth Heiskell
What I'm loving:
...egg salad
...pink grapefruit sparking water
...iced coffee
arugula, pear, pecan, feta salad
...the sun shining (75 degrees)
...iced coffee
arugula, pear, pecan, feta salad
...the sun shining (75 degrees)
What we've been up to
...watching Criminal Minds
...lots of cooking (I've been cooking ahead)
...lots of school work
...yard work
...work on Jar's Jeep (fog lights)
...Cam painted the calipers on his Subaru
...yard work
...work on Jar's Jeep (fog lights)
...Cam painted the calipers on his Subaru
What I'm working on:
...organizing the whole house
...deep cleaning the house
...trying to eat healthier
...following my schedule to a T
...weeding the flower beds
...ideas for Jar's senior photos
...following my schedule to a T
...weeding the flower beds
...ideas for Jar's senior photos
What I'm dreading:
...Jar graduating
...really hot weather of summer
...putting down mulch
...painting our bedroom
...putting down mulch
...painting our bedroom
What we're doing this weekend:
...going through paperwork
...going out to breakfast
...going to Trader Joe's
...going to Lowe's
...going to Trader Joe's
...going to Lowe's
What I'm looking forward to next month:
...Jar graduating
...wrapping up my last year of homeschooling
...Michael doing the suspension on Jar's Jeep
...going to the coast with the family for at least the day
...Michael doing the suspension on Jar's Jeep
...going to the coast with the family for at least the day
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Michael's least favorite foods
Michael's least favorite foods are:
- tuna noodle casserole
- grilled cheese and tomato soup
- any soup
- pot pie
- smoothies
When we were first married, I made tuna noodle casserole all of the time. My mom made it all of the time when I was growing up. I always loved it. It was a long time before I realized that Michael hated tuna noodle casserole...he does not like cooked tuna at all. Oops!
For some reason Michael does not like grilled cheese and tomato soup. The boys and I love it; although I have not had it in a long time. The best tomato soup is the fresh one called tomato bisque.
Actually, Michael does not like soup at all. I could literally have soup and a salad every single day. He eats it, but kind of makes faces as he does it.
Michael's least favorite food, besides tuna noodle casserole, is pot pie. I would also sometimes make this when we were first married, and he would choke it down. I loved pot pie a lot!
Michael is not a smoothie person at all...he would much rather chew his food. I made a green smoothie one time that not one of us could get down. I think we ordered pizza that night. (the smoothie was made of all veggies...pretty disgusting!)
Things I Love
I have always wanted to own a house on the lake. I think this would be so much fun. Although I love small coastal towns a lot, the ocean water is just really rough on houses. I would not want to upkeep that. I would love to own a small cabin on the water and have a Pontoon boat and jet skis. That would be fun!! For now, we will just rent, so we don't have to upkeep it ourselves.
2) summer BBQ food
There is nothing better than summer food: watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grilled chicken and steak, corn on the cob, strawberry spinach salad, pasta salad, ice cream, grilled veggies. Yummo! My mouth is watering.
3) flower gardens
I have always loved gardening. I used to have lots of flower gardens in Pennsylvania. I don't do quite as much here, but I still love to have spring and summer blooming flowers. It is just so peaceful.
4) summer nights
Summer nights are the best. The sounds of the frogs in the retention pond and the crickets chirping are just beautiful music to my ears. I love to hear lawn mowers running and smell grills cooking some delicious meat. I love to play games in the back yard or even have a campfire in the fire pit. I want to spend more time in the back yard this summer.
5) backyard patios
To be able to do the above mentioned you need a great backyard patio. We don't have the best one, but at least we have one to enjoy. We also have the fire pit to go with it. I especially love to have my devotions and read and journal out on the back patio in the morning or afternoon.
Seasonal Prompts (spring 2018)
Seasonal Prompts:
- Book: Simplified Life by Emily Ley
- TV Show: SWAT or Survivor
- Color: grey
- Drink: water and iced coffee
- Indulgence: Belgian dark chocolate
- Excitement: Jar's senior photos
- Exercise: yoga
- Place to Shop: Marshall's
- Seasonal Activity: gardening
- Wish List Item: Hunter boots and rain jacket
- Favorite Product: my homemade face serum
- Dislikes: getting up early
- Movies: The Greatest Showman
- Song: "Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman
- Music: The Greatest Showman soundtrack on Spotify
- Trend to wear: yoga pants, tank top, sweater
- Must-have item: soft sweater
- Color combination: dark grey and light grey
- Food: boiled eggs with mustard and paprika
- Blessings: my three men and two doggies
- Outfits: black Capri's and Star Wars shirt
- Mood: Joyful and content...that is my mantra for this year and last year too
- Activities: I would like to do some hiking with the three boys
- Obsession: Journaling
- Flavor: bacon...bacon...bacon
Monday, April 16, 2018
Downtown Portland
The boys spent the day in downtown Portland with cousins. Here are the photos in no order:
They walked all through downtown Portland. These are the places they stopped and spent some time in while they were there:
They walked all through downtown Portland. These are the places they stopped and spent some time in while they were there:
- City Home (home decor store)
- Stumptown Coffee
- random photos downtown
- Buffalo Exchange
- Dick Blick Art Supply Store
- Voodoo Donuts
- Sizzle Pie Pizza
- Powell Books
- Salt and Straw Ice Cream
- downtown Grocery Store
- Tea Bar for bubble tea
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