Sittin up!

Look at me. I learned a new trick on vacation. I've only fallen a couple times. A few tears and a hug from Mom and I'm all better. Sitting up makes bath time more fun. I can really splash and play!! Now if I could just figure out how to get movin'.

Look at my basil grow!!

 

See I told you it was growing!!  There is a little bit of mint growing in the back, but most of what you see is my basil!  Next year, I think I will venture into some other herbs and maybe a couple vegetables.  All in pots though.  Any tips, tricks?  Favorites?

I have been trying to incorporate basil into at least 2 meals a week to use it up.  (I'm back to meal planning - August goals and some meal plans next week).  I've used it for pizza and pesto so far.  Going to do chicken parm tonight and make some caprese style sandwiches for my tennis match on Sunday.  So, I'm doing pretty good with basil ideas.  But I need some help with the mint.  I know the obvious mojitos and mint juleps (too bad derby has already come and gone).  But what about food recipes?  Any ideas?  I'll post about your recipe if I use it!  (I know that's really enticing when I only have about 10 readers anyway, but still I'll be nice!)

Miss Me - part 2

It probably hard to miss something that's hardly there.  My posting has been sporadic at best lately.  I guess that's life - and we've definitely been trying to live it to the fullest.  So while I want to apologize for my lack of posts (because I know you've been missing JW pictures), I really can't.  Hope you're okay with that!

I'll leave you with a picture and quick update.

We just got back from spending 9 days in Ireland and Scotland with great friends.  JW did amazingly well on the trip (flights and all).  I'll post pics and details soon.
I met my first blogger IRL! 
My tennis team won our division (I haven't posted about tennis much lately, but I'm still playing.  Hopefully we'll slow our weekend travel and I can play more!)
JW caught a little virus while on vacation and spent yesterday naked trying to get over a fever.  We're looking and acting better today.
I've been cooking (when we're home) and even took pictures of one dish and the steps.  You'll get that post soon too.
My basil and mint is growing like crazy!!  I'll post that pic soon.  I need more recipes to use it though - any ideas??
The poison ivy has taken over our yard even though they sprayed after I had my breakout.  They are either going to have to spray again, I'm going to get ivy b gone at Home Depot, or I'm just going to hire someone to take care of our landscaping (it needs it anyway).
We're home for the next two weekends - yea for that!

JW's "seat" on our return flight! He had fun playing with toys in here, but not sleeping, that was reserved for Mommy and Daddy's arms.

Getting settled before take off.  And don't take JW's hand gestures for how he felt about the flight.  He actually fell asleep before take off and slept until 30 minutes before we landed.

(pictures are from iphone and quite blurry)

Run, Don't Walk

And buy the ingredients to make this.....

Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce by The Pioneer Woman. 

The picture is from her post as well.  I was hungry because it was late when I was eating.  Hubby was traveling and I had bedtime duty (full duty actually) and ate after JW went to sleep.  This is what we usually do, but I was especially hungry today.  This was so yummy.  The tomato is just the right touch of additional flavor.  All the flavors go well together.  Very summery and fresh dish.  I could have eaten all that I made.  But I refrained.  The rest will be lunch tomorrow.  YUMMY!

Yes - I used my own basil!!  I may have a green thumb afterall!

Matchbook

I stumbled upon this publication after repinning a page (yes, I have jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon.  I don't have too much up yet, but figure its a good way to keep track of ideas I like.  Plus when I have a budget I'll be redecorating the house! Follow here)  So far I'm pretty intrigued by the articles and think I'll keep reading.

Page 38-43 from this issue is what I pinned....I think I will have to inventory my closet and create a shopping list!  (and maybe even further the closet purge from May)

source: matchbookmag.com via Jessi on pinterest

I look forward to reading more (when I find time!!)

Go check it out Matchbook

Miss Me?

(thought maybe my 5 regular readers might miss me?!?)

Bullet updates as life is busy right now

- I spent a weekend with some of my favorite DGs.....so happy to see you and look forward to working together!
- We took JW to the beach for the first time!  (Daddy had a conference so we tagged along.  Yes - this work from home gig has its advantages)
- Spent the 4th weekend celebrating birthdays with close friends in Asheville - much fun!
- Little man has hand, foot and mouth.  The last couple nights have been a challenge.
- A good night sleep has not been had for awhile.  We shared a room with Wheeler in a pack n play for 6/8 nights.  We've shared our room with him for the past 4 nights (see bullet above).
- We're taking a trip to Ireland and Scotland.  Hoping to meet my first blogger IRL! 
- Work is picking up and everything is due end of the fiscal year - Sept 30 - YIKES!
- Planning a trip to OHIO to visit the family!  My grandmas, sister, aunts, cousins will watch JW while I work.
- We're planning our 5th anniversary trip for next year....Tahiti anyone?!?!?!?
- I've been a slacker lately.  Remember my goals from May?  I haven't told you what I did or didn't do, and I definitely haven't set any for June or July.  Time is slipping away and I feel like I am only doing enough to get by.
- I have a running list of blog posts but no time to write.
- Did any of you watch The Voice on NBC?  Javier was our pick from the start - great voice!
- We've been watching a lot of Netflix lately (since all our regular shows are on summer break).  Though I don't remember all the movies we've watched.  I know The Fighter was one.  And Morning Glory.  The others have slipped my mind.  We have The Kings Speech to watch when we find time (or when I think I won't fall asleep watching)
- My basil is growing like crazy!  It has inspired me.  Maybe next year I'll venture into a couple vegetables or other herbs.  (I'll take a picture and post soon)
- I'm hoping to do a lot of catching up this weekend.  On sleep, DG work, house work, etc.  Wish me luck!

Happy Friday!  Have a wonderful weekend!

wordless wednesday

JW chilling in the backseat during one of our road trips last week :)