{sorta} wordless wednesday

Here is {most} of our weekend in pictures!  

 

 we went on our first jog of the spring!  It was fabulous!

 

Dinner at the Workings

Hanging out with Auntie Nikki!!

and yes, K is wearing the same outfit from the night before.  It is a long boring story.  Regardless, I think she is still pretty cute.  :)

 

Playing outside!  She is obsessed

 

We invited Great Grandpa over, K was MORE than happy to have him take her around outside.

 

She would not let him come in.  If they were coming towards the house K would point to go back 'ousie' (k's version of outside)

 

Playing with Uncle Chrissy on the couch.  She was so proud to be sitting there like a big girl, ha!

Happy Wednesday!

weekly meals

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and especially prayers throughout the last 2 weeks as we said goodbye to my grandma.  It was an exhausting week.  I took a little blogging (& internet, for the most part) break so I could spend time with the family and then once everything settled I needed to put my house myself back together.  Dress clothes cleaned, ironed and put away, photo's of grandma  & Kal put back in the baby book, millions of sippy's cleaned and put away, all the fun things like that just needed to be done.  Needless to say, I am so behind here and dont know if it is even possible to 'catch up' with the internet...So this week ill start fresh!

Last week,it was kind of a free for all with dinner.  We had frozen pizza, random leftovers, and more frozen pizza.  This week is different!

Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup a la From Mrs. to Mama
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: Cajun Chicken Pasta a la The Culinary Couple (originated from PW)
Thursday: Salad/leftovers
Friday: Italian Meatballs and Sauce a la Duchess of Fork
Saturday: I am never sure about the weekend plans, unless we have set dinner plans.  Especially with J still working on Saturday's.  We will probably just have leftovers from the week...
Sunday: I am thinking about The Pioneer Woman's Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork minus some of the spicy.  The Dr. Pepper is getting me here.  Especially since we already have Dr. Pepper here.  score 

dont let this happy girlfriend fool ya, she has been a BEAR the past 2 days while cutting her 4 (yes, all 4) molars.  this was taken last weekend, unbeknown to me that those little stinkers were headed our way...teething is for the birds, not toddlers :(  Sister has been a mess.   

So I am stepping up my game in the meals department this week.  I am hoping to continue this, I just have to make a plan and prepare ahead of time.  Not to difficult, I know.  Go link up with Molly, the beautiful Duchess of Fork with your menu!  Have a fabulous week!  

home

thank you all for your kind words and prayers for my sweet grandma.  She went home to Jesus last night and we were all by her bedside.  I am so glad she is perfect and healthy up in heaven.  But we miss her dearly here.  I find comfort in the fact that she is with Jesus and our sweet baby girl

Please be in prayer for our family, and most importantly my grandpa as he is missing his best friend and wife of 54 years.  They had a true love that was so evident, it was truly inspiring.  It just hearts my heart to see him hurting.  Not to mention my mom, and aunts & uncles (& everyone else who has known and loved her).   

  Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

strong, sassy & stubborn but ever so sweet grandma

I had scheduled a fluffy, easy, 'wordless wednesday' post.  But the fluffy, wordless wednesday post was cancelled last night.  My sweet, loving, wonderful grandma has been in the hospital for a week today.  If you don't have the pleasure of knowing her, here is a little tidbit.  Grandma Verna is a strong, sassy & stubborn but ever so sweet woman.  I think she would happen to like those describing traits.  {I might,or might not have inherited a few of those famous traits as well, right Husband?!  Kal definitely has might have too...} She loves her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren like none other.  She had a brain aneurysm 19 years ago but refuses to let that define her or her life.       

I am not the best at explaining things (be it medical, re-telling a story, heck, even my very own thoughts) but I will do my best.  The doctors are still unsure of what is wrong/going on with her {and I am pretty sure whatever is going on is not related to her aneurysm so long ago}, which is frustrating in itself.  She went into cardiac arrest on Sunday and then it was decided by her doctors to 'cool' her down so her brain/body could rest and try and prevent any further damage.  I believe it was yesterday that they discovered that her kidneys are not working as they should be either.  They {the doctors} are going to run a few more tests on her heart (again) so we praying for answers.  And peace.  And understanding through all of this.  We do have a caringbridge site set up if you would like to go there for info (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/vernacorbin)

If you can say a prayer for her, and as well as my grandpa, I would be ever so grateful.  I have truly seen the power of prayer firsthand, and know how much it means to those in the thick of heartache & struggles. 

 Thank you in advance for your prayers and kindness!  I know everyone in our family greatly appreciates it!

weekly meals.

I decided to post our weekly meal again with Molly from Duchess of Fork.  I am pretty excited for our meals this week.  There are only 2 main meals, but they are so good and I am excited to make them!  I know, I know.  The things that excite me. 

Monday:  From Mrs to Mama's Chicken Noodle Soup.  I cant wait to try this.  Husband loves soup and so does K.  I am a picky eater but love homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.  I cant wait for this.

Tuesday:  Leftovers. 

Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Sandwiches  I made this a couple weeks ago and it was delish.  Plus it lasted us for lunch & dinner for about 3 days.  Bonus!

Thursday: Leftovers.  Im excited to have my pick from the 2 :)

Friday: Taco's.  Original I know.  But it is easy and Ill have the ingredients. 

Saturday: I havent figured out our weekend lunch/dinners yet.

Sunday: see above.  I might get another pork roast.  We are becoming obsessed, especially with the Skinny Taste's Puerto Rican Pork.  I admit that this is the first week in awhile that we havent had pork.  So good.  Plus, it lasts us a long time and Kallers loves as well, so definitely a win in my book!!

For sides we will rotate between broccoli, corn and green beans.  Not too fun, but healthy for us and the toddler! 

Hope y'all have a fabulous week! 

And this is for the grandparents & aunties/uncle:

This is typical Kal face the past few days.  She is getting 5 (I repeat FIVE) teeth right now.  2 have broke through and I can see the 'whites' of the other 3.  Oye.  This has resulted in less sleep, many sad faces, weird if no naps, not eating as much, wanting to be held and paci in the mouth.  She is lucky she is such a cutie patootie.  We are both tired.  

Good thing we have delicious meals planned this week! 

daddy time

Kal had some daddy time this weekend and couldnt have been more thrilled about it!  Even though we were dealing with some sickies, we quickly hopped outside for Kal to enjoy the nice weather.  The girl is obsessed. 

 

She loved watching Kobe run & jump all over.  We have a crazy dog.  

The girl loves her daddy and during busy season we just dont get enough time!  Cant wait for busy season to be done.  We love you, daddy!    

Happy Friday!  Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend! 

How to make a good burlap wreath...

...you know, because everyone is doing it.  

 What you need:

This mama's blog post.  She has it laid out perfectly.  From supplies to pretty pictures of 'how too's'.  Thanks, AP!
I bought an 18 in wreath, so when I only got 2 yds, I ran out.  Boo.   So if your wreath is 18" then I would suggest 3 yds. 

cut your burlap to 5x5 squares

Go and follow AP's post, because, well, she explains it perfectly!

It does make a huge mess, just FYI

Then find the perfect place!  Husband thought I was way off base by thinking this looked good.  I loved it, and after talking with a few friends and twitter, the wreath stays.  Sorry, husband.  You lose.  I still need to add a bow.  Im working on that....

A dear friend is a bonus for your wreath-making-party...her's was WAY simpler but obviously a different look.  She is hosting a 'barnyard' theme for a girlfriends baby shower - it will go just perfect! 

A toddler supervisor helps the process too.  Except when she is done eating and wants to play.  Then the burlap-making-wreath-party takes a break until bedtime.  Just in case you were wondering :)

Happy Thursday!