Homemade guacamole, meatballs & sour cream biscuits!

Don't get excited. It was horrible!

I am so disappointed. I spent a total of 3 1/2 hours in the kitchen today. And I was abruptly reminded why I typically don't.

Guacamole. I even seeded & minced the peppers. And chopped the cilantro. The guacamole was not bad. But it wasn't good. It was too bland for our liking.

Meatballs. "30 minute prep time". Liars. I think not. It took me over an hour prep time. I made my own bread crumbs. Minced garlic cloves. And rolled & rolled & rolled meatballs. It was a very lengthy recipe.

I guess for the record, they weren't that bad. But they weren't good, either. They were so spicey. Do your sinuses need cleaning out? If so, then these are for you.

I topped off dinner with Paula Deen's Sour Cream Biscuits. They were simple to make. And horrible to eat. Blah! On the positive note, they sure were pretty.

Dinner was a disaster. The kids hated all of it. I made them eat most of it anyway. 'Cause I'm cruel like that.

The guacamole recipe & meatball recipe came from Good Housekeeping's 'Home for the Holidays' cookbook. I now completely understand why the book was only $2.50. They should have paid me to take the damn cookbook.

And I know what you're thinking. Pink plates. Ü

Spring Break has sprung!

Woot! Now, what to do, what to do. Ü

Our budget for Spring Break is pretty much non-existent. Which means, mom here is going to have to get creative. And if you've known me long, you certainly know I am anything but. Oh the pressure. Yikes! :)

I reckon being my most favorite word is simple, Spring Break will be just that. I see lots of outdoor play - thankfully the weather is supposed to be beautiful! I see lots of tiny toes being painted vibrant colors. And if the boys aren't careful, they might possibly receive some pretty toes themselves. :) I see a trip to our new library. A picnic at the park. A balloon & bubble afternoon. A trip to Grapevine Mills Mall & eating at Rainforest Cafe. We have 2 coupons for free kids' meals, so we'll put those to good use! Fingerpainting. Lots of loud music. And of course, photos! Ü

Did you happen to catch Kelle's post today? Did you notice this?

"whenever it gets to be too much, no matter what we're doing or what needs to be done, we just stop. Get your shoes, we're going outside."

Who knew one tiny sentence could pack so much punch?

What my children desire most from me this Spring Break takes no money. It just takes time. Ü

Happy weekend! Live in the simple. ♥

Kelle Hampton.

You know how I love to be inspired by others. As a matter of fact, I adore being inspired by others. We get so completely lost in every day life, sometimes it takes something so simple - words, thoughts, photos, ideas - to help nudge us to stop & reach for calm. Recall this post? I've discovered that I have been so consumed building my life, that I haven't been living my life. I thank God for my recent discovery. Because things are a changin'. And this mama sure is smilin'. :)

Seldom do I find a blog that stops me in my tracks. I never knew about Kelle Hampton. Never heard of her blog. It was being discussed, briefly, on MWOP. So I wanted to take a peek. Am I ever so glad I did. Her blog did just that - it stopped me in my tracks. It absorbed my heart.

I was mesmerized. I was drawn into her writing as if it were a warm, fluffy, cozy bed. Kelle's story is heartwarming. Full of hope. Love. Grace. Mercy. Inspiration. Kelle had a vision for her future. She still does. But her plan & God's plan were two totally different things. Only, Kelle didn't know it.

Don't you love when someone has a beautiful heart on the inside, and can display it so beautifully on the outside, as well? The way she lives, the way she mothers, the love she embraces, the perspective she has for life.

You too be inspired. Appreciate altered plans. Make changes. Live in the simple.

You can find Kelle's blog here. ♥

It's a beautiful day. How are you going to choose to live it? It's your choice.

Is too the same pan.

I amaze myself. I'm amazed at the fact I can demolish a frying pan in 5 minutes, & I'm amazed I can restore it in 10 minutes. Baha! :)

I have a set of these pots/pans & they are my most favorite ever. I have had them for years. You can see the surface scratches on the bottom. Maybe I should check into purchasing a new set. Or maybe the scratches don't matter. Heck, if I can't fry an egg, I sure couldn't tell you if I need new pans! Teehee. Ü

I think I killed the pan.

In case you had any doubt, I recommend frying eggs before scrambling eggs. 'Cause if you do it the other way around... Ü

A biological baby? Update.

OMGosh. I just told hubby "I think we should try, again, to have our own biological baby."

He said "OKAY!" without hesitation.

Huh?

I thought this deserved it's own post. Ü



"I said no to adopting more children. I never said no to having a biological child."

Gee, I guess I should have asked! ;o)

Seriously. Aren't I too old? How old is too old to (yet again) attempt to get pregnant? High Risk? Oh yeah. I'd be the real deal right there. ;o)

God will really have to have a sense of humor to pull this off. I'm pretty confident my chances are slim to none. :)

Precious at 25 1/2 months.

Her first haircut. By mom. :) I cut quite a bit because it had become unmanageable. I know it probably didn't feel too good for her. And I always want my children to feel comfortable. The good news is not only is it much simpler to style, I can put a clip in it again! Ü

She is so.stinkin'.adorable.

I wish you could witness her personality thru the screen.

You would die.

I can confirm she is two years old. Because she does this (below) a lot. Especially when not getting her way. Or maybe it's just a woman thing. ;o) And my girl is all about shoes. We are in trouble. Ü

In the photo below, I had my camera's white balance on the wrong setting. Gasp! More photos that aren't snapshots? I'm so good like that. :)

Even though blue, I thought it was pretty cute. Snuggling her book. Ü

God is so good. He knew she belonged here. We know she belongs here. As stated two years ago - she needed us & we needed her. My heart was lacking, but now it's not.

I love her, I adore her & I'll cherish her forever.

And just so you know, I could have swore that clip was pink. ;o)