{day book - june 2019}

06.08.19

Saturday

{outside my window}

windows open - breezy - in the 70's

{in the kitchen}

 making a grocery list and planning meals for the next few weeks.

Menu Plan Monday posts to follow.....

{from my Pinterest board}

Patio Love - ideas for the patio refresh

{on my wish list}

- new sheets

- table runner

- hexagon shelf for oils

{what's on tv}

One of the very few shows I watch....

The Amazing Race

Top Team Picks:

- Colin & Christie

- Rachel & Elissa

- Tyler & Korey

- Leo & Jamal

- Janelle & Britney

{day book - march 2019}

03.06.19

{outside my window}

26 degrees when I woke up this morning!!!!! 

{in the kitchen}

It's that time of year -- time to start some Spring Cleaning. I've been doing lots of decluttering and organizing behind the scenes, but it's time to do some deep cleaning. I started a new method of cleaning a few years ago - doing only one wall each day - thats it - a complete wall. If it has a window, I wash it and if it has a closet I clean it. Today, I started in the kitchen, doing the wall that has all the appliances, cabinets, and a window. It literally took me all day, half of the time cleaning the oven!! First, I cleaned it with the Method Heavy Duty Degreaser I just got in my Grove shipment. It did a fantastic job. I followed up with running the self-clean function and it looks like a NEW oven!! :O) Tomorrow, I move on to the next wall, then the other two walls, then the floor, and finish with the ceiling (wipe down the trim and clean the ceiling fan). I'm also doing a 28 day spring clean challenge and checked off several items today.

MENU

Today, I made a quick & easy dinner of cheeseburger subs & fries.

{from the Pinterest board}

Window Pane Ideas

A few months ago,  the window I had over my coffee bar fell off the wall and all but 2 panes shattered (yes! It was a loud commotion and a huge mess!!). I haven't put it back up yet, but I'm ready to use it again. Here's a pic from last year's St. Patrick's Coffee Bar with the window (and my still missing banner!!!) :O(

a few new ideas for my window---->

add a galvanized word 

add some color to the frame + a cotton wreath

a simple burlap bow

strip the paint and weather the frame 

I have a paned door that I'd love to use in our home somewhere.

{favorite verse/quote of the week}

I LOVE THIS!!!! <3 <3 

{morning coffee}

added a little St. Patrick's Day to the coffee bar but for the life of me 

can't remember where I put my banner while decluttering!!! :O(

I'm gonna swap out to Spring/Easter tomorrow when I clean that wall.

{on my wish list }

- new sheets 

- a table runner

{I'll check off as I purchase}

{what's on tv}

THIS IS US

only a few episodes left this season!! <3

{day book - february 2019}

02.12.19

{outside my window}

rainy and in the 40's


{in the kitchen}

TACO TUESDAY

We had a meal from Every Plate -
Easy Chicken Fajitas w/ zesty sour cream
(I added rice and salsa w/chips)

{from the Pinterest board}

graphic tee ideas











{favorite verse/quote of the week}

The most wonderful thing I decided to do was share my life and heart with you.

{morning coffee}

Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

{on my wish list }

new sheets


{what's on tv}


my favorite new show!

{day book - december 2018}

Friday

12.21.18

{outside my window}

rainy day...in the 50's...tide was up....

spoke of wind but missed the forecast today

{on my to-do list}

For Christmas, it's pretty much been done.

A little cleaning and cooking left, but other than that---enjoy the holiday!!

{in the kitchen}

Breakfast for dinner.......

{from the Pinterest board}

Meat & Cheese Boards

(Charcuterie)

MY CALENDAR

December

12/22 - make 1 more batch of cookies + white Chex mix

Rowen ---> sleepover!

12/23 - church 

12/24 - Christmas Eve {dinner for 2}

Candlelight Service

12/25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

12/28 - Derek & Julie {Christmas}

Dinner at Mom & Dad's

12/31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE!

......hello 2019!!!!

{day book - july 2018}

Saturday

07.21.18

{outside my window}

rain.....wind.....humidity......more rain.....oh, and high tides

While we don't see a lot of tide outside our windows, this was a picture taken on West Ridge!

WOW! 

[its actually pretty beautiful]

photo credit: Facebook 

{on my to-do list}

- work

- catch up on blog posts

- do our August budget

{in the kitchen}

[in between the rains] 

Peter grilled steaks and I fixed sauted onions, baked potatoes, sweet corn, and tomatoes in vinegar. 

I had put the steaks in a marinade earlier that morning. {recipe below}

Grilling and fresh produce is a top love of summer for me!

{from the Pinterest board}

Here's the one I made, but click on the links below for more!

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MY CALENDAR 

-AUGUST-

8/01 - Stitch Fix + Blue Apron 

8/08 - crew change P=HOME

8/15 - cut, hilites, & pedi

8/17 & 8/18 - Homecoming

8/22 - crew change P=BACK

-SEPTEMBER-

9/01-9/03 - Labor Day Weekend

9/03 - Logan's 30th Birthday

9/04 - Back to School

9/05 - crew change P=HOME

9/19 - crew change P=BACK

9/29 - Rowen's 1st Birthday!!

9/30 - last night at b&b 

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{day book - june 2018}

FRIDAY 

06.08.18

{outside my window}

The weather is gorgeous! 

{on my to-do list}

- work

- hair appt. + pedi

- cook dinner

- plan meals 

{in the kitchen}

I got a Hello Fresh shipment that will make enough meals until Peter comes home! 

On Wednesday, I made Lobster Ravioli & Shrimp [LINK], today, I'm making a chicken dish, 

then I'll make the flat bread recipe on Sunday. :O) YUM!

{favorite quote of the week}

.....our little trip to the beach is coming just in time!

{from the Pinterest board}

I'm contemplating a diet...hmmmmm.....reading up on the 21 Day Fix but 3 weeks just sounds like the LONGEST TIME EVER!!! I bought the containers, and pinned 100 recipes and ideas, 

so yea, baby steps...

MY JUNE CALENDAR

• 06/08 - pedi + hair appointment
• 06/09 - hostess
• 6/11 - hostess
• 6/12 - visit Lindsey & Kamry <3 + Lois + Denny b-day 
• 6/13 - crew change --->{{{Ocean City get away!!}}} 
• 6/15 - Dad's b-day
• 6/17 - Father's Day + our 35th anniversary <3
• 6/20 - Nathan's b-day + mom/dad anniversary
• 6/27 - crew change :O(
• 6/29 - Peter's birthday!!

Summer means work pretty much every day, with a fun day or get-away added in here and there. I enjoy summer much more than I used to, and look forward to checking off our bucket list, grilling, boat rides, and hanging out with the family! :O) :O)  

{day book - march 2018}

Saturday

3/10/18

{outside my window}

COLD!!---->In the high 30's---->cloudy & gloomy

It would not surprised me if it started snowing! 

Spring, you are welcome anytime now!!

{on my to-do list}

pack!!!!!!!!!

I have piles of stuff...outfits, stuff for my car bag....I have lists made (in my head and on paper) but this packing seriously needs to come together...NOW! 

{in the kitchen}

Kayla invited me to join them for dinner today. 

She made some yummy chili & cornbread...the perfect day for it! :O)

{favorite quote of the week}

travel....I want a life filled with adventures, not things <3

............a vacation is good for the mind and soul!

{from the Pinterest board}

coffee table photo books.....I seriously need to put some time into doing one of these each year!

What an awesome keepsake! <3