Septembers

 

• Went Halibut Fishing
• Brian at his job for 7years
• Bryson crawls to Daddy when he gets home
• Grandmas Birthday
• Friends came back to town with new baby!
• Wind and Rain storm (love it!)
• I HAVE MOTIVATION!! 
• Got a new camera lens
• The whales are here!

&

 

• Summers almost over
• Still up 3-4X a night. 
• Hello Bryson's Attitude
• Getting cold out
• I don't have a maid
• Bryson is teething with 3new teeth. Ugg!
• We no longer can eat without a little bird wanting a taste... And its not Zoe :)

{This Moment}

{this moment} –A single photo – no words – capturing a moment. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

The Mommy Hairdo, THE TRUTH

I haven't giving much thought to cutting my hair, you know the Mommy Hair Cut after you have a kid... Honestly, I like my hair long even if I only "really" do the blow dry, make it look nice thing a couple times a month. It makes me feel like an umpa lumpa if its cut above my shoulders. Just ask my sister, I cried the last time she cut it that short. She has her hairdresser license and has been cutting/dying my hair for the past 8years. Kinda spoiled? YUP! When Bryson was three months old my hair started to fall out by the HAND FULL! This fun little post partum event happened over the next three months. THREE MONTHS!!! Just this past month I have noticed I have a 3/4" afro around the base of my roots. Huh, this is interesting to work with. If I cant get the front patches to lay down with hair products it looks like I let an unattended child loose with scissors up in here. Everyone talks about the labor pains but really?!?! How did you forget you went bald? Thanks for the warning! Ha!

 

 

Pickle me pink

I am set for life!! My Sister, Mom & I went to town pickling up these delicious morsels! A total of 45 jars of pickled green beans to be exact. My evening "Wine" is a Bloody Mary and these are the icing on the cake!

Fall is definitely here with wind and rain. We just got through 60mph winds!! My winter inside projects may start early this year. This was the first of many.

The two week wait is going to kill me!

Liebster Award

Thank you Ashley over at Ramblin' Rooster for this fun Award!

"What's the Liebster award?", you may ask!
It's a little award given out among bloggers with fewer than 200 followers, and it serves as a great avenue to discover new blogs.

If nominated you need to do a blog post containing the following:
1. Accepting the award
2. Answer the questions set by the blogger who nominated you. (comment on your nominators blog with your blog link)
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers for the award and comment on their blog letting them know that they've been nominated!
4. Set 11 questions of your own for the nominees to answer.
5. Place the Liebster Award Badge on your post.

Ok, here goes! Here are questions from Ashley:

1.  What is your favorite thing about your blog? 
I am making a place in history for my future generation to remember my journey, my struggles, dreams & love. 
2.  What is a goal you have for your blog 1 year from now?  
To always keep it honest & real with laughter, Food for the soul. 

3.  What tends to influence you most when you're writing a post?
 Family moments, an itch of annoyance or a passion for something. 

4.  Are you a dog person or a cat person?
Bark Bark

5.  Favorite vacation spot?  
Sun, Surf, NO SPIDERS, drink in hand with family and laughter. 

6.  Favorite thing to do when you're not blogging or sitting in front of a screen?
See the world through my kids eyes, Photography, Crafts & keeping the house clean. 

7.  If you could write a book about your life thus far, what would the title be?
 Ohhh tough one. Maybe...Enjoy Today (My blog signature) 

8.  Favorite sport and team?
Ugg, Not a huge sports person but will watch football if my husband has it on. 

9.  Are you a reality TV or scripted kind of person?  
OMG REALITY ALL THE WAY! 

10.  Do you take your coffee leaded or de-caf?  
De-caf, I know, I know! It all started when I was trying to become a Mommy and it just stuck.

11.  Do you prefer a physical book or an E-reader?  
E-reader, to addicted to technology these days. 

My Nominees! (These are a few I follow)

From Apples To Pineapples 

Sock Monkeys Girl 

Keeping up with Kelsey 

Live in the Sunshine 

Erin's Diary 

Cookies for Breakfast 

This Beautiful Life 

Life Unfluffed 

Bumble Bee 

Second Thoughts 

Love and Hot Chocolate 

 Okay nominees, here are your 11 (completely random) questions if you choose to accept this award:

1. How did you pick the name for your blog?
2. If you could have any job in the world what would that be and why?
3. Would you rather compete on The Amazing Race or Survivor?
4. What inspires you?
5. What is your secret talent?
6. If you could change your name, what would it be? 
7. When did you last laugh & why?
8. The App used most on your phone is?
9. What's under your bed?
10. Before you started this survey, what were you doing?
11. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? 

Have fun eveyone and be sure to check out every other Nominees blog on here!! 

Chaising Tail

The sky was dark with a little light from the stars, a small trace of phosphorus glows off the boats wake as we made our way to the fishing grounds. Bryson and Grandma took a nap while B, Grandpa and I prepared for a great day of Halibut fishing. The anchor was set, the poles baited and sank to the bottom. Now we wait...  This was Bryson's first time Halibut fishing and he was great! We contained him in the anchor line bucket while we brought the Halibut aboard. On the way back to the dock we saw a Mountain Goat on the beach! Ummm What?!?!?! I thought we were seeing things.  Our freezers are full and our tummy's will be stuffed! North End Charters

Wee, Weee!!!

First of many, Bryson loves swinging!

Mom, Whats for Dinner?

Mmmm I could eat these all week. Cheese filled meatballs! With our spaghetti night I needed to spice it up so this delicious dish is what we had.  

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 lb Hamburger
• 1 1/2 TBSP Minced Garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 3/4c Bread Crumbs
• 1 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1TBSP Garlic Spread
• 1 Egg
• Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/4c Spaghetti sauce

           Ok, here we go...(Remember I cook with a little of this and a little of that)  I like to cut the Mozzarella cheese into small cubes and freeze for about an hour before I start anything.  Pre-heat oven to 375* Make your own spaghetti sauce and set aside on simmer. 

In a large bowl take your hamburger and add all the ingredient except the cheese, with more or less for taste and texture. You want the meat to stick together and not be wet/runny.
















Make balls about 1 1/2" in size and press your frozen cheese into the center then cover making a ball again.

Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1

Cover a cookie sheet with tinfoil, Back for 15-20Min. or until meat is no longer pink in the middle. 

Enjoy!

Don't forget to save me some :)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1i.99

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1i.99

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1i.99

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1i.99

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.
Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Cheesy-Stuffed-Meatballs#4K6yrJUF0qJLXY1i.9

Nine Months

 I Can Crawl! Pointing SOOO Sooo Happy! Wants Mommy, Aww  Sits up in grocery cart Flew to Anchorage & Seattle Went to the State Fair Drinking water Chasing Zoe around Ear Ache from teething 2.1/4 teeth :) Likes sweet potatoes Weigh-19.4 Height-28" Clothes 9-12Months Brushes His teeth Still nursing  Night time is tough 3 Naps a Day Wakes 3-4X a night :( Starting to stand up Makes a funny snarl face Crawls to meet Daddy at the door Saw Family in Seattle Master Bath Splasher Understanding words   

Give-A-Way

 Hey everyone, Guess what?!?!? My friend Jenn, who makes beautiful jewelry, is having a give-a-way on her Facebook page!  

Today is the last day to enter so head on over and get your self qualified!
Jenns Zen Facebook Page 

A littler Further North

I didn't have the nerves as I did when he was two and a half months old. I know his needs, I know him, I am his Mom. Bryson and I headed North to visit my Sister and Niece. Four and a half hours on the same plane with multiple stops we arrived in Anchorage happy, sleepy and rested. Bryson was SO good the whole way I didn't even feel like we traveled. We sat next to a lady that was very helpful and we had great conversations the whole way. I was thankful to have met her.
Bryson and Niece Cora were both tired when we arrived so the car ride home was them screaming back and forth. Super fun :) We had a great week. The weather was a little rainy but we got lots of time just being sisters that I have missed so much! The kids even had a play date and the Moms had adult time. Yes, it does still exist.  We packed up the kids and headed to the State Fair with Starbucks in hand. Ok, the Starbucks is everyday but still its a must! Fair FOOD Haha, need I say more?!?! Bryson loved the animals. His first time to a fair and my favorite part was watching him learn, watching him take in the world around him through those beautiful blue eyes. He is heaven.

I have to admit, My sister and I got a little obsessed with making baby blankets. Joanna's Fabric store had a HUG Labor Day sale and we kinda went there a few to many times. It was like crack for the stay-at-home craftier Mom!

 Cora & Bryson at the beginning of the week...

 At the end of the week! Haha

 We missed Daddy while we were gone.