tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26738789066686914272024-03-13T10:29:20.926-07:00simple pleasuresmamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.comBlogger476125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-28068623734151762712017-06-06T08:01:00.001-07:002017-06-06T08:01:31.396-07:00quilted girly bows.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">here’s a fun little sewing project for you and the girls in your life. if only my littlest would actually let me do her hair! thankfully ruby is into fancy hairstyles so she will sport them for sure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">step 1: cut 2 rectangles 5 1/4 in x 3 in</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">step 3: fill with fiber fill and sew the opening closed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">step 4: sew 1/4 from the edge all the way around rectangle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">step 5: tie in the middle with string and tie a pony tail in there</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">step 6: tie another assorted color around the middle if you wish and its ready to wear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">happy bows!</span></div>
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<br />mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-66468806290122775312017-05-26T08:41:00.001-07:002017-05-26T08:41:33.131-07:00eat your veggies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">as the weather warms up, as i get older and my kids seem to always be coming down with some sickness, i have the inspiration to eat healthier. i tend to think we are a pretty healthy family, but i admit i can slide and buy some rediculously huge bag of doritos at costco and feel like a total mom fail; because inevitably this is all they want to eat for every snack. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">on the flip side i think maybe there is too much pressure out there to feed your family perfectly healthy, organic everything, fresh from the farm, vegan, and balanced food that is not always necessarily affordable and something they want to eat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">so i guess we can settle somewhere in the middle? keep it balanced folks. so last night we had a very healthy meal of salmon (which my kids love…win win) green beans and spanish potatoes. then there are the losing tired nights where i let them all get corn dogs from sonic. seriously? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">back to that healthy effort. right. here’s some inspiration to get on that path. sorry if ive been a little confusing in this effort. i just love a good donut, what can i say?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">this <a href="http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2017/5/4/breakfast-salad">breakfast salad</a> looks like a nice way to start the day</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">im thinking a <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/sriracha-rainbow-noodle-salad-recipe.html">sriracha rainbow noodle salad</a> could be the perfect summer lunch munch</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a <a href="http://www.cannellevanille.com/gluten-free/apricot-and-olive-oil-cake/">summer cake</a> that is on the healthier side, i mean i just know cake is good for you</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">making your own bread is a goal i strive to master. i have tried it here and there but nothing i do consistently. <a href="http://www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2017/04/fannie-farmers-oatmeal-bread.html">this one</a> looks yummy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">and this <a href="http://sevenspoons.net/blog/2016/2/24/things-line-up">chinese chicken noodle soup</a> looks so cozy and just right, even in warm weather, i can still dig a good soup</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">please share some of your favorite healthy meals or food blogs you go to for inspiration! i’d love to hear what you have to share! peace. and happy weekend! summer is here!!!!!!!</span><br />
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mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-86395766998672553832017-05-23T19:25:00.003-07:002017-05-23T19:25:55.593-07:00summer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">summertime is upon us. the heat is rolling in, and coming in hot! as much as we may complain about it here in phoenix, i think we also kind of look forward to it, with much nostalgia if we grew up in it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">i have the fondest memories of summers spent in and out of the pool for hours on end playing pool games, breaking for popsicles, playing board games, and of course putting our pillows in the freezer. that last one is a secret trick my brother and i discovered to be the best way to cool down at night. i honestly do not remember a lot of planned activites; we just kind of did our own thing and it was awesome. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">flash forward to current day and it can feel pretty different. so many camps and activities to choose from; seriously overwhelming. i really see something beautiful in the peace of encountering a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year. less car time. more one on one time. less laundry. less clothing in general worn really. lots of time for creativity, endless reading, letter writing, adventures, and lazy family time. i truly find that summer can be a gift if you look at it in the right light. boredom can spur creativity and ingenuity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">so when it comes to out summers, we usually plan one trip to the beach. this year we went a bit early and not sure if we will make it back. i would love to do a few az day trips. this is a beautiful state with so much to discover. other than that? we usually make a big fun list of things we want to do like museums and crafts and cooking projects, and maybe a cousin sleepover or movie night. there will be much swimming and a little bible camp to break things up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">i really simply can not wait for summer to be here. it has a certain magical quality i am ready to embrace. how about you? what do you love about summer? any favorite traditions to share? </span>mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-80309079932778990412017-05-19T10:20:00.001-07:002017-05-19T10:20:51.072-07:00happy weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">hey all! enjoying this pretty sweet weather? unfortunately we havent been out too much with my little gal being sick. i am hoping summer will be the end of sick kids for a while. one week until summer…man i can not wait!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">any fun weekend plans? we are having a yard sale which the kids are pretty pumped about. declan will be selling bugs and things, so come visit us and bring your pennies. hope to see some of you there/here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">im thinking <a href="http://sayyes.com/2017/05/easy-weeknight-meal-part-11.html#more-30209">this salmon</a> that <i><a href="http://sayyes.com/">say yes</a></i> mentions makes for a perfect warm weather dish. looks amazing right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">umm, woah! these <a href="http://sevenspoons.net/blog/2017/2/12/aim-to-perfect">s’mores brownies</a>. can not wait to give these a try. maybe a fun alternative to birthday cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465048978/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DXXHN2Z7MIMK&coliid=I2IRY4NJE3BKR9">this book</a> is on my wish list. im so intrigued. its a topic heavy on my mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ive always loved the idea of <a href="http://www.lonny.com/How+To+Do+Beach+House+Style+When+You're+Landlocked">giving your home a beachy feel</a> even if you do not live near the water. its all about the vibe you create, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">these <a href="https://www.loandsons.com/weekender-travel-bags/">travel bags</a> would be so perfect for summer adventures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">who doesnt love flowers. one of my <a href="https://camelbackflowershop.com/">favorite local shops</a> has the best fresh flower happy hour every friday afternoon. perfect way to start the weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">cheers to the weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">here’s a happy little everyday recipe for you, just for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 heaping cup of sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5 tablespoons of soft butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/4 c. veg oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 teaspoon of almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. buttermilk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1/2 c. fresh raspberries (or your berry of choice)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">in a separate bowl or mixer beat sugar and butter until light in color; then slowly add veg oil and whisk well. add eggs one at at time, and then vanilla. add half of flour, mix a bit then add the buttermilk. add remaining flour, and mix until it comes together into a nice batter but do not over mix. fold in raspberries gently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">sheesh where have you been girl? well, a few internet problems over here, so i’ve been without access. my apologies friends. i hope you all had a wonderful mama’s day yesterday filled with lots of love and relaxation. we had a nice slow morning and an afternoon of swimming. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">ever since ive started carrying a smartphone and gotten into instagram i’ve found quite a few online and local shops i love. some are perfect for mama pampering. if i were to splurge here are some i love. happy browsing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="https://jujupapers.com/">juju papers</a> has adorable handmade wallpaper to spruce up a little office space or bathroom wall</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">i could live in the ava dress and playsuits by <a href="https://www.sonnetjames.com/">sonnet james</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">spluring on a sweet dress for my girls i’d check out <a href="https://wrenandjames.com/">this</a>, <a href="https://aliceandames.com/">this</a> and <a href="http://www.lalikids.com/">this</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">for a perfectly stylish family vacay in a far away land i would definitely book something fab on <a href="https://www.kidandcoe.com/">kid and coe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">so basically the approach i take is first taking inventory of what we have, and what we need. i write down things we have i could use and try to incorporate them into meals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">i have columns of produce, meats/breads/etc, and dairy/other things like soap and toilet paper. for some reason that works for me; not sure why. i try to pick something special with a good dessert for sundays. during the week i aim for a few simple things. i look through cookbooks and on blogs for dinner ideas and inspiration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/">dinner a love story</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/">101 cookbooks</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">i’ll get together some of my favorite cookbooks to share with you later. promise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">and so for this weeks line up we have, drumroll. . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">sun. grilled pork chops, twice baked potatoes, and mix green salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">mon. aunt emily’s asian chicken pasta salad with spinach and scallions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">tues. veggie/quinoa soup, bread and fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">wed. hot dogs, broccoli slaw salad, pineapples and mangoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">thurs. tomato soup + grilled cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">this weekend has left me feeling full and grateful. we were blessed with perfect crisp springy weather; a welcome change after that peek of summer this past week. i found a new song to obsess over and play thirty times while cleaning my house. ‘mom, youre playing it again?’ yes, sorry. your hint is the title of this post…name that band folks and you get a golden star. an imaginary one, but nevertheless you are the winner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">a chilly windy sunday morning, mass and wiggly kids. then an fabulous afternoon, early mother’s day celebration brunch at el charro. delish and oh so lovely. a few tears of laughter shed; always a good thing. then home for dinner prepping, and making a strawberry rhubarb crisp with my favorite kitchen helpers, chef dec, mike and fran. needless to say many strawberries were consumed in the process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">and top that off with some fabulous sidewalk jumping! thats a wrap. and for all interested parties, here is what i can tell you about that fruit crisp. easy peasy; here’s a loose rendering of what we did:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">melt half a stick of salted butter and add to whisked mixture of 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, handful of oats and dash of cinnamon. whisk and mash into a crumble.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">place strawberry mixutre in cast iron skillet, top with crumble and cook until bubbly. serve warmish with vanilla ice cream. cheers!</span>mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-43195796410906631642017-05-04T12:46:00.000-07:002017-05-04T12:46:43.653-07:00say what?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i know! a post. amazing right. i mean its been a couple years but who’s counting. in an effort to find creative outlets being at home, ive somehow decided to hop back into this space i use to devote so much of my time to. lets face it, i love to write…used to be an avid journal keeper…and maybe just maybe i have an audience out there. who knows, lets give it a try.<br />
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so this is life lately. 4 kids: Ruby just turned 9, Declan 7, Mikey is nearly 5, and Frances is on the verge of 3….going on 16. Ruby just had her first communion, Declan is one day away from losing his two front teeth, Mikey is getting pumped to be joining the <span style="background-color: yellow;">STA</span> community next fall, and Franny is dancing and talking up a storm…running the household over here really.<br />
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we recently had a wonderful trip to the beach for spring break and spent some time with my sister which was great! the beach is truly a soul soother. we all need it once in a while. the boys had to hold back from gathering all the crabs they found at this awesome little beach in laguna. they are at a stage of constant bug finding, and wanting to keep every little creature in a cup. i suppose will be sad when they are older and this stage has passed.<br />
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other than that? summer is almost here. well its pretty much here in phoenix, just waiting for school to get out. and for a pool to magically appear in my back yard. if you wish it, it will come right? we’ve been pondering for a while whether or not to move east; the pondering continues…but im just not sure im ready to leave downtown and all that i love about living down here. terrifying really.<br />
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so im thinking about what i have to offer you. what would you like to see here? im thinking some recipes, good reads, local shops i love, dinner ideas, az day trips, deep thoughts from frances, and some musings here and there. perhaps the occasional craft or sewing project. let me know what youre up to and want to hear about! ive been eyeing making <a href="http://www.thislittlemiggy.com/2016/05/make-easy-summer-shift-tutorial.html"><span style="color: #f1c232;">this dress</span> </a>for a while. i’ll let you know how it turns out when i get to it!<br />
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good to be back folks! hope you still read blogs. hahahaha!mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-46455935292206545612015-09-09T13:56:00.002-07:002017-05-05T10:54:44.043-07:00back to school <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">june 18th our sweet little monster muh mike turned three. he is mighty delicious these days. no big fiesta, just a simple affair...the usual morning donuts, balloons, and some presents. making and decorating chocolate cupcakes for mr. sweet tooth was a giant tasting bonanza. simply loving his hilarious faces these days. mikey we love you too much!! yippee for three; by far my favorite birthday so far as ages go. </span>mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-69111076068346284592015-06-23T07:56:00.003-07:002017-05-05T10:56:20.739-07:00summer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_836437302"></span><span id="goog_836437303"></span><br />mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-57111349048070085382015-06-02T21:57:00.001-07:002015-06-02T21:57:15.954-07:00almost one.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">so last weekend we enjoyed a lovely sunday funday and spent the day at the <a href="http://www.wildlifeworld.com/">wildlife zoo and aquarium</a>. i've been wanting to go for a while, so we planned it out and it was well worth the fun day for all the awesome animals you can see, both land and sea! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">luckily we had beautiful weather, so we were able to spend most of the day there, but im not sure i would go there in the heat. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">spring break that is. we decided a bit last minute to head to the beach for the second half of the kids spring break. it was glorious to be together as a family and just spend time together in such a peaceful and gorgeous environment. something about seeing the ocean, smelling the air, hearing the waves, and looking out at the vast open water gives me such peace. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">hard to come back, but so appreciative to get away and just be together. until next time cali....i shall dream of you.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">whew. what happened? i thought it was thanksgiving, and now im prepping for the valentines party at school. i always think after christmas it will calm down right? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">so we were fortunate enough to ring in the new year in ca and get out of town for a bit as a family. visiting with uncle al, aunt mary and sweet evangeline made it extra special for the kids. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">lately, we've just been soaking up the gorgeous weather, venturing out on lots of walks, and trying to organize and clean out as much as possible with little mess makers around.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">we recently had a last minute thrown together cupcake stand (i was out of lemonade). i had some old cardboard that we turned into a make-shift stand. always a hit in the hood. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">really, life is pretty crazy with four, but i feel incredibly blessed by their joy and energy. i could not ask for more. and so i am off to another day!</span>mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2673878906668691427.post-35903898917049152142014-11-10T13:05:00.002-08:002014-11-10T13:05:50.621-08:00batman.robin.cat woman.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">a terribly warm, yet lovely halloween this year! we went with declan's lead of wanting to be batman and followed up with a family theme. it always seems such a whirlwind but nonetheless so much fun dressing up, hanging with friends and family, and of course eating lots of treats! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">this past weekend we were fortunate enough to take a wee break from the pretend fall weather in phoenix to visit some real chill just a few hours away. north and east, we headed to a charming little area in payson called christopher creek. it was just perfect. a camping feel but with a tiny cabin and kitchen; a playful little creek footsteps away, a wild visiting squirrel mikey was all too amused with, an adorable little playground,and a sky full of stars to gaze at wrapped up in coats and winter hats. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">they had a go with fishing as well nearby; although it really wasnt fishing. the easy kind where youre guaranteed a fish. back in phoenix we cooked it up for dinner and felt refreshed to be back; all the while really wishing we had a good week there to escape reality a bit. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">feeling truly thankful to live in city where such beauty is just hours away!</span>mamamchalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10516261124977293280noreply@blogger.com0