Saturdays

I usually have a Saturday full of work related or house related chores. I am not the best house keeper, so I have a lot of things to clean up around the house and a lot of clothes to put away before Monday, only to start the process all over again.  It is so easy for me to come home, cook, do laundry and let everything land where it may. But, I am trying to get better and stay organized.  I have been working hard on keeping the house clean and picking up everyday and not letting it pile up.  But, it is still a work in process!  But, I am getting better at my second shift duties and assigning things to my husband when I need help.  Also, having my dinner menu is really a big help. It helps me keep focused on what the meals we will have for the week and what needs to be taken out for the next day's dinner.  Also, if there is an occassion where I am not feeling well or running late, my husband can know what he can help me with or cook for that night.  Well, having said that and gotten way off subject, back to the story about having my Saturdays back!

Well, since I have been cleaning daily during the week, I was able to enjoy my Saturday with treating myself to getting my hair down.  I mean.....my chores were done and my work was done.  This was wonderful news for me!!  My husband took my daughter to Lakeshore and did a free craft. I am not sure if you guys know that Lakeshore does crafts every Saturday. I for one am all about anything that is free and inside during the summer.  Last Saturday it worked out great because I desperately needed to get my hair done and my husband had something fun for my daughter to do while they waited for me to get home.  I was told that this activity was for 3 and up.  I beg to differ.  My daughter did a wonderful job and she is only 2.  Never underestimate a toddler!

Cooking something new!

Today I tried something new & told myself that I was going to cook something different for the family. Ladybug didn't care for it, but really enjoyed the cheese. I loved it and was really proud of myself for trying something new! I got the idea b/c they were having a sale on the bell peppers at the local grocery store and I figured it would not be wasting money if they didn't turn out good. I made red and green, but I only took pictures of the green because they were shaped the prettiest. = ) These were really good Stuffed Bell Peppers, but I made a few changes. I used cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, 3/4 can of diced tomatoes & I mixed 1 can of tomato soup in the meat. I also put a little cheese in the bottom of the bell peppers and sauteed the onions & garlic separately. These were changes I made because of what people posted in the comments. I know the pictures are not cute, but they were really delicious!

Best part of going out if town.

The best part about going out if town is going out to eat. We went to Pappsito's and it was great. Ladybug got balloon that ended up popping and contributing to a heartfelt meltdown. Mommy almost wanted to cry, too!!

Our last day in Houston

These are just some random pictures from our last day. Ladybug had tons of fun eating ice cream, a sausage full breakfast and posing for pictures to send to daddy while he was driving! ;-)

Fourth of July!

These are just my phone dumps from the fourth of July! The better ones are in my camera, but....I haven't had time to download!

1. Hiding with Cousin Amber.
2. Art time with Cousin Amber.
3. Playing with her "younger cousin" Audreena.
4. Eating grandma's cookies.
5. Snack time!
6. More hiding in grandma's coffee table.

Sun of a Beach!

Yesterday we went to the beach and Ladybug had a wonderful time! She played in the sand, played in the water and even took some breaks to let mommy feed her, rest and apply sunblock. The beach was working with seaweed overload, which made for an ugly background, but we still had a lot of fun! We stopped to eat on the way back.....I'm not mentioning names, but it was no bueno! My husband enjoyed it, but I wished I had stopped at the Jack n the Box up the street. ;-)

Learning, learning, learning

Our trip is wonderful and Ladybug has really been showing a lot of her newly learned skills. I just wanted to share a little of what she has been doing. About 2 weeks ago this man in the grocery store was trying to teach her how to wave. Yes, wave! I'm not sure why, but he felt the need to teach her how to do the"princess wave" and she has definitely been practicing! She really enjoys it, shouting "look Mommy!!". But, this happiness quickly turned to pouting when she didn't get the candy that she wanted. Oh, how quickly they change......She has also been proposing random questions that she never asks. "Mommy, I need to ask you a question". But she never asks anything!! Lol! She is hilarious! Well made it to my in-laws last-night and my father in-law really enjoyed her company! They played catch for about 15 minutes once we got there.
1. Catch with Grandpa
2. Princess wave
3. Pouting at it's finest!!