The Secret to Having it All......

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Little Visits

Logan and Lindsey needed a sitter for Kamry while they went to an O’s game last weekend. Of course I can baby sit!!! Peter is away at work, so Mom went with me for the night and we had a blast! The O's pulled out of their slump and WON 15-7!!!!

We hung out a bit, before they headed to Baltimore.

It was such a beautiful day, we went for a little stroll around the neighborhood. Phew…it’s HOT!

We had lunch, then I put Kamry down for an almost 2-hour nap.

After some play time and a little Peppa watching, we ordered pizza for dinner.

Kamry had some blueberries and avocado while we waited for the pizza delivery.
She is such a good eater and while she loves blueberries and avocado, she really LOVES pizza!!

We had the best, best day!!! Kamry is a pure joy and just loves having people around. She is so much fun!! After dinner, she played in her room for a bit before bath time. She had the most fun in her ball tent. She got a little wild and was "overacting" and dying laughing!!! I wish I could have caught her on video- putting a blankie over her head, diving into the balls, and "swimming" in them. It was hilarious!! She did this over and over, and pretty much wore Nana and Gran out (and she was the one doing all the work!!) LOL By the time I took this video, she had calmed down!

She's a wild child in the bathtub!

It took me and Mom both to wash her and her hair!!! :O) :O)

She's a calm child for the most part, but I found out the bedtime routine is when she turns on!!

Dad had gone to Chincoteague for a few days of fishing with Julie and Derek for his birthday/Father's Day.

No luck fishing, but had the best time!!

He stopped by on Sunday morning for a little visit, then we all three came back on the tour boat.

We had a wonderful time!!!! I can't wait to go back!!!! :O) :O) :O)

Happy Birthday Nathan!!

Happiest Birthday Wishes Nathan!! You have been nothing but pure joy to us and have brought much laughter and love to our lives! I hope your little one inherits your "it's all good" positive attitude, along with your bug catching, beanie baby collecting, basketball bouncing, (teach yourself to ride a bike) determination, adventurous, only quiet when you're asleep, strong willed, loving, happy, thoughtful, hardworking, caring traits!! We love you so, so much and wish you a big Happy 22nd Birthday!!!

Monday, June 19, 2017

{morning musings}

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

Strawberries & Fruit Dip

B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y

breakfast for DAD at The Chesapeake House!

I got two sweet gifts last weekend…

this cute mug from Kamry & her newest word is NANA!!

nana,s baby quotes | nanas_girl_baby_girl_infant_creeper.jpg?color=CloudWhite&height=460 ...

My Greatest Blessings Call Me NaNa, Granny, Grandma, Glam-Ma, GiGi or MiMi Door Hanger

The other Nana mug was from Nathan & Kayla for Mother's Day! :O)

Nanas Boy - Machine Embroidery - 8 sizes

K & N brought home taffy from their little O.C. babymoon....

one of my favorite treats!! :O)

beautiful blooms.....

Lindsey and Logan gave me this countdown chalkboard when they told us they were expecting. I loved watching the weeks countdown, then got down to 11 weeks and Kamry made her appearance!!

When Wanda was expecting her first grandbaby a few months ago, I let her borrow it to count down Charlotte's arrival. Little did I know that not long after I gave it to her, I would need it back....I couldn't believe I was going to be a Nana again so soon!!!! There will be 18 months difference in Kamry and new baby (if she goes to her due date of September 28th). I am soooooo excited!!!! I am truly blessed and really get the best of both world's -- a little girl and a little boy...oh my!!!

Wanda brought back the chalkboard last week, so the countdown is on.....at the time of this picture, she had 15 weeks to go!!! :O) :O) :O)

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Home Chef Review: Shrimp Scampi

Well, I'm trying yet another subscription meal box! This time it's HOME CHEF. I used a $30 off your first shipment code and got 6 meals for $29.99. It came last Thursday, but I've been busy with work and hostessing and then went away for the weekend, so didn't get to try the first one until today.

MEAL #1 - SHRIMP SCAMPI & CHEDDAR BISCUITS

The first meal didn't disappoint!!! It was soooooo easy to make, it literally took minutes, and it was sooooo delicious!! This actually tasted very similar to my alfredo recipe, and was creamy like alfredo. I consider scampi more buttery than creamy, but hey, who's complaining, scampi...alfredo....whatever you want to call it...it was just pure YUMMINESS!! The cheddar biscuits reminded me of the ones at Red Lobster but not as garlicky. Each serving was more than enough to fill me up, I had a big bowl full today, and have left overs packed away for tomorrow's dinner.You are off to a great start Home Chef!!!