October 14 Week in Pictures

October 8 Week in Pictures

 

My new haircut was supposed to look like this but it's not even really close... Hmmmm.... Too hair obsessed, I know. Got a new product to try so tomorrow I'm sure I will look exactly like this picture.

 

I am so crazy about these journal book covers. Adorable.

Thursday night Mexican fix at Lupe's

She could have stayed at the pumpkin patch all day re-arranging those pumpkins. That's right up her ally for sure.

Songs in my head this week - Maroon 5's Payphone and One More Night, Matchbox 20's She's So Mean, that old Iggy Pop song with the girl from the B52s Candy (Weird).

Week in Pictures October 1

 

Campsite #92 at The Vineyards Campground

 

The 1st night was gorgeous - 80 degrees and no wind. We got set up, grilled turkey sausage, onions and bell peppers. Anna-Jane ran all around and had a great time roasting marshmellows for smores. The weather was perfect. A day later it would be a chilly 50 degrees. That's Texas, right?

All this summer I was obsessing about getting a kayak. Thought it was probably time to try it out in real life before actually hitting Craigslist. It's exactly what I thought - total fun.

 

Feeding the ducks. And, just look at those long shapely legs. Where did those come from?

 

Big Tex and Deep Fried Red Velvet Cupcake

 

Boo!

Practiced 5 times and got to pick out of Miss April's treasure chest. Good work! Check out the dance leotard.



Summer Fun!

If I played the lottery, maybe I'd win and we could do this all year!

It's a Family Affair

My 6 year old niece Amelia better known as Mildred spent the week with us. She was such a nut for her "heirloom" that I re-nicknamed her Lupe Loop. I picked up loops all week, but she created some beautiful masterpieces. I love her so much. Can't wait until she is crocheting and quilting. It won't be long.

Kale Orange Avocado Salad Heaven Awesomeness

Are you noticing a theme here? Since our real-life brush with what felt like a House episode, I'm working to get as many vitamins and super foods in Wendy Dee as possible. This recipe came from http://www.eatliverun.com/kale-salad-with-oranges-almonds-and-avocado-the-detox-salad/ and it is the most delicious salad yet in this odyssey of green unprocessed stuff that we are taking. The author of the blog is a Cordon Bleu chef and freelance food writer who focuses on food from community supported agriculture. Dear Higher Power of the Universe: in my next life, in addition to being taller and having thicker hair, may I please be paid to eat food? Anyway, she writes that the secret to kale is to massage in that dressing and then let it sit and soak in for awhile. It's so thick with chewy green goodness that it doesn't get soaked or wilty. Delish! The beautiful picture is from her website. Tomorrow's menu: heirloom tomatoes and black-eyed peas.

The Juice Blast

Between the sweet bday check from Donna D and part of the awesome Target gift card from the super sweet and generous BTW workout girls, I got the Juiceman. Our first juicing excursion was 8 carrots, 3 celery stalks, 2 apples, and a beet. We diluted it a little bit with water and poured over ice. Delish!