It's Been a While

Since I actually posted about our family.  But the truth is that other than sickness, we're just trying to continue moving forward. Between the kids being constantly sick, me being constantly sick, Trent working, working on school (only 5 months left!), and the poor guy picking up the slack at home, we've been rather reclusive.

Hopefully we'll be back on track in no time, but until then we just have to grin and bear it.  Until then you'll probably just have to wait for the next week or two until life will hopefully be much more interesting.

That being said, I though I would share some of our family photos that my sister-in-law, Linde, took for us this past fall. (Yes, I'm a little behind.)

Thanks again, Linde! They're fabulous!

Recent Top Pins

I, like a LOT of other people, have fallen in love with Pinterest.

I'm always finding fun new things to create, cook, open my mind, etc..

Have you checked it out yet? You really should!

Anywho, I thought I should show some of my favorite pins this week. 

Some I've tried, some I haven't, but want to desperately!

Favorite Recipe to Try

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I have a thing for spinach and artichokes. Really...I could down an entire thing of artichoke spinach dip easily.

So fancy my surprise when I saw an entire main dish devoted to 2 of my favorite thing!

And even better?

It's from Budget Savvy Diva, so it's easy on your wallet!

I can't wait until I'm feeling better to try this!

Most Amazing Cake

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VanGogh Cake? 

Yes, please!

Can you imagine the time and effort that went into making such an amazing and beautiful cake?

That's some real artful talent right there.

Craft of the Week

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Okay, so this one comes from an Etsy shop, but I'm sure I can make it work myself.

And you can just toss it in the wash with the rest of the laundry.

Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!

Best Funny

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Oh, come on...

It made you laugh, didn't it? ;)

Top Style

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I couldn't NOT do an Oscar dress seeing as they were only a few days ago.

Isn't Emma Stone FABULOUS?!

I can't get over the beautiful simplicity and fluidity of this dress.

So classy.

So there are my top pins!

Only 5, I know, but I'm starting out small.

If I ever find extras that I like, I'll be sure to pass them along. :)

Music Monday

 I am a product of the 80's and 90's.

And I was heavily influenced by my 3 (yes 3) older sisters in style and music.

Don't believe me? 

My FAVORITE band of all time would have to be

The Cranberries.

I LOVE them! Have all of their CDs...Even their later albums that no one really seemed to pick up.

Yeah, I'm devoted.

But what makes me happiest? 

They're making a comeback! That makes me ecstatic! After a 6 year hiatus they're going on tour. And how I would love to see them in concert!

I guess a music video will just have to suffice.

Just for a laugh...

Found a few of these on Pinterest and had to share.

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday, Leo!

Today my baby boy, Leo turned 3!

 Can you believe it?!

I can't believe how fast these three years have flown by. 

Happy birthday, Buddy!

Leo born February 20, 2009; 7 lb 7oz 20 inches at 3:49 pm

Leo turns 1!

Leo at 2

My adorable little 3-year-old