Wisdom.

Love.

In a Name ....

It's a dark and gloomy day here in Texas today. Light showers are happening outside my window. I'm crossing my fingers for thunderstorms. I love a good storm plus Texas needs this rain, the more the merrier. I decided to sit down and think of baby names for this little baby that will become part of my life in 2012.

Here are some runner-ups.

• Milla 
• Josephine
• Anais
• Jameson
• Ivy
• Amelie
• Roslyn
• Harper
• Lilly Rose 
• Mathilda 
• Olive

Wish Me Luck!

October Playlist. Enjoy!

And then there was Thursday.

Worked in the morning but this afternoon was all about play. Woke up the mister and we headed out to eat some Korean BBQ and Sushi at Ilsong Garden. My, Oh My. It was delicious. It was the mister's pick. When he was in the military he spent some time in Korea and he always talks about Korean food but we just hadn't gotten around to it until today. So yummy.

Here's a little pic of our sushi appetizer.

After lunch we ventured out on a little movie date and saw:

How can you go wrong with Paul Rudd? The movie was so heartfelt and funny. We both enjoyed it equally. The cast was amazing. After the movie we decided to get some Starbuck's. I got my first Pumpkin Spiced Latte of the season. I got an iced latte though. We ended up at Madison Square Dog Park sipping our latte's and walking around the park. 

Finally I am Home Sweet Home and relaxing with the animals while the mister went on a bike ride. Such a great little afternoon date we had. I wish we could sneak in some more of these days. So happy with a full heart right now.

Daily Inspiration

Sweet September.

 

Dear September, How I have missed you? I love this month too pieces. I love the change from summer to fall.  I love the little things like smelling the air change from one season to the next and bringing out that box of fall/winter clothes that has been sitting down deep inside your closet. The joy of knowing all the best holidays are right around the corner like Thanksgiving, Christmas and my favorite The New Year. I also am in love with the scents of fall candles and of course pumpkin scents and leaves, golden amber leaves. It is still triple digit heat in Texas these days but I cannot wait for Fall to be here for good. Please Hurry. I am patiently waiting. Desperately wanting.

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On a Wednesday

Tired eyes and a tired heart.

Today was just one of those days.

Here is some inspiration for me and you. 

 

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On Repeat.

On a Tuesday..

Texas is hot these days. Every day it's triple digit heat. Yesterday was 112 degrees. Right now at 2 p.m. via weather.com it is 100 degrees. My house runs on air conditioner units not central air. It's such a pain but well, what can I do. My little kitchen gets so hot during this time of year so I try not to use the oven too much. I normally make salads, sandwiches, things that don't require oven or stove usage. Here's a little treat for you on what I made for Me and The Mr. today for lunch. Take a peek in my kitchen:

My little dirty stove. This is the culprit for making hot days even hotter.

Sign above my kitchen door. Bought it at Target for $4.00. What a steal!

Straw/Wooden stool I painted olive green to add some color to my kitchen. Me and The Mr. re-did our floors, hence the black and white tile. 

Fridge.

Kitchen Window.

Sink.

Cat Picture above sink. Closer look.

Lunch Time: 

Salad: Spinach, Croutons, Dried Cranberries, Bacon Bits, Feta Cheese, Cucumbers

Dressing I used. (I applied dressing after.)

I did use the oven for 13 mins to warm up a Tuscan Chicken Pizza. Yummy! 

Beverage: 

I found this great recipe over at Elsie Larson's blog, A Beautiful Mess. 

It was under Water Infused Recipes and my favorite was Lemon and Cucumber Water.
So delish and such a refresher to this triple digit heat.

Buon Appetito!

Finito.