So my friends and family can be up on life here in GR

'But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.'
1 Samuel 12.24

Monday, March 26, 2012

Because I have no teeth?

No, I have teeth, I just like smoothies.  Which is why I made one last week and put all kinds of fruits, dairy, and yes, even spinach in it.  Spinach turns it all weird colors, (aka brownish), but it's a great way to get my f&v's and be on the run.  And it's good!  I mean, mostly banana but still good. :)

Here's where I started

My new bff - seriously, if you dont have a blender, dont get one, this little guy will do the trick.

mmhmm, I was skeptical too.

But a cute red straw?  Who can resist?  :)

Mom says they remind her of working in the nursing home...whatever, it was tasty and filling.

Chalk another one up for moving out! :)

Monday, March 19, 2012

On the last day of winter

I went for a bike ride of course!  and checked out the old elementary school playground - can you believe they still have the blue swings?!  Those guys were death traps 20 years ago, cant believe they're still there! 


Followed by a walk in the hood.  This is a good harbinger for summer! :)

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Birthday Much?

More than a month after my birthday I received a birthday gift in the mail! YESSS!!!!  Love the extended birthday!!

The gift itself was great, (darling spatula and towel), but I loved the packaging the most! :)  Talk about an after work pick-me-up!




Plus original artwork for my fridge! :)

On Saturday my girlfriends all got together to celebrate Liliann's 1st bday - so fun!!

Blonde much?

Ahh who doesnt love a good birthday celebration?! 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Special Saturday

Saturday was full of friends, and for those friends I am thankful.

Laurie stopped by in the morning bearing house gifts and good cheer.  

I visited Becca in the afternoon and ran some errands with Evie, the sweetest little sneak you'll ever meet! :)

Here she is, enjoying some candy and the day

In the evening I took in some Laugh Fest and dinner and met some new friends.  

People are the spice of life!

Monday, March 12, 2012

Pretzel Making Fools

Say it with me now: 'Mmm homemade soft pretzels!'  They were so good, and so worth it!

Roll out and cut into puffs

The 'secret' is in the background of this photo: baking soda.

Baked puffs

Cinnamon Sugar - ooo lala!

Or mustard is a good friend too :)

Round the night out with delish homemade gyros and a good joke, I'd say it was a great Friday night!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Still No Tomcats

Nope, Regina still hasnt met any nice tomcats, but there is new (beautiful) life on Kelsey!
 
 If you recall, this is where I started


After a few days in the dark this is how they were

When they looked like this, I decided it was time to bring them into the light

See the buds???

ooo I think I can!

I can!

And I'm BEAUTIFUL!

I am telling you, this is easy, doable, and is bringing cheer to my dining room!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Let's Go Blue!

Recently the Michigan Wolverines provided a great family outing


The girls in Blue!

The team laid an egg that night, but the outing was still great!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

You Dirty Rat!

I heard that phrase! At a church ladies game nightSequence will do that to you I guess! :)

xBox Kinect

Adult Shoots and Ladders I think

The alleged 'Dirty Rat' is there on the left - I know right?!

Such fun!
Even until 1 am...that's when the good stories about bats and rats come out!