Copper Acorn

~A beautiful walk in Duval,WA.  This day was crazy hot and after some super large amounts of ice cream we thought it would be nice to stroll along a popular path. Gorgeous. Breathtaking really. However, about half way Emma started to whine and want to walk herself. So we pushed/ran her stroller to an air conditioned restaurant. Praise the Lord. There, she promptly ate some salsa which was too hot for her and began to not breathe. When she decided to cry screamed so loud- it was really sad to see. She freaked everyone out but thankfully she eventually ate on my lap and with her blanket in her left hand. (which got smothered with re-fried beans)

On the ride home she screamed because we had the nerve to strap her in her car seat. Why would we do that when she CLEARLY did not want to be in the car?! Such horrible parents. She yelled at us for about 1 hr straight as we were going 5 miles per hour when we SHOULD have been at 70.  Yeah, one of those days.

I thought to show you the peaceful part to that day. Enjoy.

I know, I know- it’s been FOVEREVER since I’ve posted anything about our meals. There seemed to be too many other things to write about, but we all know that’s an excuse. Recently, I’ve been mentally making a list that I go off, but it is WAY easier to blog about it and check it off as each evening arrives.

I just left a friend’s house who wants to, like everyone else, cut the costs at the grocery check -out line. She is like most people and has $200 for 2 weeks. I can save her a $100 for sure. It’s hard though because most of it is pre-planning and making things from scratch and freezing it. And if you’re not used to it, it could seem tedious. Bu, trust me- it’s way worth it when you spend a hundred bucks for 2 weeks for 2 1/2 people. And many of you might be wondering what the heck do we eat?! We eat healthy actually and get organic fruits and vegetables delivered TO OUR HOUSE once every two weeks. Check them out here. That gives me roughly $60 for dry groceries, including meat too. Interested? Comment and let me know who you are- I’ve done meal consulting to many a frantic wife/mother.

Here is my list for the up coming 2 weeks. I stretched our meals an extra week so I get to go grocery shopping twice in 2 weeks! I’m almost giddy! 🙂 (my life is sad I know, but I already know it. Probably no hope too)

Monday: Crepes ( w/blackberry syrup)/Sausages/Fruit Salad

Tuesday: Meatloaf/ Green Salad/ Fruit Kabobs

Wednesday: Tamale Pie/ Cucumber/Tomato/Onion Salad/ Homemade Ice cream Sandwiches

Thursday: Grilled Cheese/Tomato Soup/Milkshakes!

Friday: Left Over Night- Woohoo for me!

Saturday: Taco Night/ Cold Bean Salad/ Iced Sun Tea

Sunday: Chicken Casserole- small group potluck

Monday: Chx Bean Tostadas/Cold Red Rice and Onions and Cilantro

Tuesday: Homemade Pepperoni Pizza/ Garlic Bread sticks/Banana Splits

Wednesday: Cold Chicken Lentil soup/Green Salad/ Crunchy French bread ( bread bowls)

Thursday: Hot open faced sandwiches/Homemade soup/Grilled Peaches w/ Whipped Cream

Friday: Out of town

Saturday: Visiting Seattle

Sunday: Visiting Trav’s parents

Monday: Enchiladas/ Green Salad/Sparkling Pink Lemonade w/ Cranberries

Last pictures of our trip to Seattle. We had a great time this day as we were going to a wedding.

it’s such a pretty city

We took the Bremerton ferry to Bainbridge. Awesome island-totally awesome.

I like water vehicles.

Trav, me and Emma. Emma didn’t appreciate the sun in her face. Neither did I.

We had to wait about 1 1/2 hours in line. Yes it sucked. But they had McDonald’s soft serve and birds for Emma to chase. Trav was so wonderful and took Emma everywhere to walk. But it had to eventually end because she didn’t want to hold onto daddy’s hand- ‘sorry chica, that’s not an option’.

Isn’t she adorable?!! Oma got this dress for her- thanks mom.

More of Seattle’s buildings

This was a horrible picture until I got to mess with it on Photoshop. I love that program…*sigh. The fountain is really romantic huh.

I bet you have facebook. I do too. And a while back, I was tagged in doing a pay it forward thing. But with creative terms. They were that the first 5 people to comment to that note would get a handmade thing from me. There is no time line though and I can give it whenever I want. I can also make whatever I want- no rules. So, I made my first handmade present. It’s to a mom who goes to my church and is wonderful. She is simple and sweet. Just like the earrings I made her. Easy for everyday wear. And with the holidays coming (is it sick I’m already thinking about that?) I’m sure they will match many outfits.

3 blank handmade thank you cards

she actually makes time to nap EVERYDAY! I can learn a lot about her time managment. And with 2 kids too! I thought she could expand and maybe take a bubble bath in the cold winter months.

again with the pampering. you can’t get too much of it-ever.

and wrapped up in a candle holder. cat not included 😉