Not going to lie...

 I don't have much to tell you all! Yesterday was a beautiful day; sunny and warm! Lil man and I had the truck, so we ventured out to our favorite Target! His favorite purchases were his Cars bubble bath, and an Easter bucket he picked out in the dollar section. Mommy's favorite purchases also came from the dollar section but were things for Miss Vivie's nursery :)

On the way out, both Hunter and Mommy got a little treat!



He definitely enjoyed his "special milk" of a cream based mocha frap, while I enjoyed the real thing!!

After our treat, Hunter enjoyed some play time in the backyard while I quickly threw dinner together in the crockpot! Then it was off to my doctor appointment to check on lil miss Vivie! Everything is a-okay! After picking up the hubby at work we enjoyed the rest of the day upgrading our poor old phones to cool new ones (I finally have an iPhone WOOT WOOT! - although still not the fanciest version).

All in all, yesterday was the best day I have had in a while! Even though not a whole lot happened, I wasn't stressed about anything and really just enjoyed my day with my family! Usually there is something always in the back of my mind that I am worrying about, but not yesterday!

Too bad today is not yesterday, its chilly and more stressful (afterall I have to work today) day! And I don't get a chance at another peaceful, enjoyable day until Tuesday... Oh well, at least I still have the memories! 

Its been a minute

So, to completely understand my plans for today you need a little back story on this past week...

These past few days have been a bit crazy for me! While most people were ending their work week, mine was just starting. I worked Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. For a girl who hasn't worked in a long time, this schedule wore. me. out. (which may be why I havent written in almost a week) !!! I work in a cafe (one I'm sure a lot of you know of - I'm not saying the name because thats how people get in triouble!!) and I am on my feet the entire time!! Saturday and Sunday that was 8 hours each (I'm rounding up) of feet to floor time with one of those days an entire college swim team coming in for food! Needless to say, I am a wee bit achy!

Now for my plans for my day off... the house is a mess. Dishes and laundry need to be done. Vacuuming and probably mopping could be useful. And the master bathroom could use a scrub down...But.. Thats all going to wait until tomorrow! Because this mama is going to play with her lil man and relax the entire day!! The only chore I will do is grocery shopping because I want to make a yummy home cooked meal tonight (which due to pregnancy and work hasn't been happening much)!

Enjoy your day and loved ones, and relax a little if you can! Days are short so you might as well enjoy some of them!!   

there's nothing like a boy and his dogs

The last two days have been way too pretty to be stuck inside all day. So, while I started on dishes and straightening some stuff, I opened some windows, along with our back door, and turned on some music. When I had finished up loading the dishwasher, I peeked at my boy outside and found him in his own world with a dump truck, some hot wheels, and his dogs!!

PS. ignore my dirty back doors and weeds! the weather has been too gross lately to clean up outside :)

~~~Enjoy your day and your loved ones~~~

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smile, its contagious

     Its that time of year again. Yup, the one where people give up chocolate, soda, or some other vice for 40 days, but rarely pay attention to the reason why they are giving it up. I admit, I was one such person for the longest time. It wasn't until having a child that I became more spiritual. After years of trying to give up sweets, failing miserably, and learning nothing from it, I decided to change things up a bit.

     Last year, I didnt give up anything. Instead, I focused on helping myself grow as an individual, a mother, a wife, and all around, a better human being. I started exercising, played with my little one more often, and spent extra time learning my religion and praying. I grew so much by focusing on myself. I found a little piece of me, a piece that had been missing for quite some time. I found my spirituality.

     So this year, I plan on doing a bit more of the same. I will strive to make healthier decisions and get plenty of sleep. I will tidy up the house a bit more often, and I will once again work on my own, growing spirituality. In doing all this, I will hopefully become a happier person.

And in a weird way, by being a bit selfish, focusing on my own growth, I can help the few people I interact with. Because happy people smile, giving a gift bigger than most realize. A smile gives hope, shows kindness, and reminds people to stop taking things for granted, for there are bigger, better things out there just waiting to be found.

If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give. --Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsc

On a Mission!!

     Lately, I just haven't wanted to cook dinner. Can you really blame me, I'm pregnant so my eating habits are all out of whack and I'm usually working by the time dinner time roles around. I would have to start dinner around 3:30 so we could eat before I left for work at 4:30... yeah I don't see that happening much. Then on my days off, when I really should make a nice home cooked meal for my family, all I want to do is be a bum in my pjs, read my favorite blogs and watch shows on Netflix.
My favorite right now is Merlin. I know cheesy, and nerdy but also British and awesome - I am on a British television kick and I blame Doctor Who and the adorable David Tennant!!




photo: BBC

Oh how I miss the tenth Doctor....sigh..

Oh sorry, where was I? Oh yes food and not wanting to make it...

While I am in this cooking drought, I figured I would put it to good use! I am now determined to find great, local, hole in the wall restaurants! So far hubby and I have found a couple of really scrumptious places!!

A couple weeks ago, Hubby introduced me to this amazing and OH SO tasty catfish place called Casey's Cajun Fried Catfish. Oh MY Goodness!! It was so yummy!!!! I got the catfish with coleslaw and greens and let me tell you I don't normally care for coleslaw much but once I got a hold of theirs, it was gone super fast! The greens were an even more delicious touch of home in the south and I have been craving them ever since! I don't have any pictures of my dinner because it was gone before I even thought about photos!! Just search urbanspoon for Casey's Cajun Fried Catfish and you will see the yumminess that's taking place here in Oklahoma :) Do it! I'm telling you, its soo very yummy!!

Another great local find is basically right across the street from our neighborhood (which may be dangerous for my weight since I am tempted to eat there quite often!) It is an intimate little Italian restaurant called Banchettos. The hubby and I weren't sure about trying it until one night neither of us could figure out what to have for dinner. Finally, I googled it, called, and placed a carry out order. When I went to pick it up, I wasn't even inside when the amazing aroma hit me! My mouth was instantly watering!! And the food did not disappoint, Banchettos instantly went on the hubby's and my "Go To" restaurant list and we have already gone again... a few times !! Also, I don't have pics for this place either, that's just how yummy it is, it doesn't last long enough to get pictures, just goes straight to my tummy!! But here is a pic of something I just tried tonight from their FB:

photo: Banchettos

SOOOO YUMMY!!!

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**By the way, neither of these restaurants have any clue I am writing about them! They didn't pay me to review or anything. I am just a  huge fan!!**

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Now I am on a mission to find a great local BBQ place! We tried a place the other night, it was okay but definitely not Ah-mazing, like we were hoping for!! So if you are in the Oklahoma City area and know of a great place, BBQ or otherwise, please DO tell!! :)

  



This thing was GINORMOUS!!

After a little family outing to the fabulous world of Target, we decided to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some ice cream! Little did we know the ice cream was going to be HUGE!!!

Oh and I finally got a blow dryer!!! WOOT WOOT!!! I seriously haven't had a hair dryer in about a year!! We were just casually walking by the beauty aisles and the hubby, just as casually, tosses a blow dryer in the cart :) Have I ever mentioned that I love him because I totally do!! Its nothing super fancy but hey I havent had one in a year so a girl can't be too picky!!

Okie doke, off to enjoy the rest of my ginormous ice cream - because there was no way I was going to finish in one sitting, even if I am pregnant!

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Also, on a more somber note, my small community back home in Florida has suffered a loss tonight with at least one police officer killed and another wounded.  If the power of the internet is good for anything, it is for spreading the Word and helping each other out in times of need. Any prayers for the families and community would be greatly appreciated. Any prayers for the families and community would be greatly appreciated.

~Please go give your loved ones an extra squeeze and enjoy your night~

An Artist at Work

Its Valentine's Day so I thought it was a great day for some painting fun with my little man!!

We used paint brushes and toilet paper rolls, along with some pink and red paint to create quite a few masterpieces!!

 

Enjoy your day Lovebirds!!!

Because this wifey is off to work

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