February 14, 2016

My Everyday Life: Week 6

Here’s what My Everyday Life Week 6 looked like:

We said goodbye to Pinot on Friday night. My heart broke.

I see signs of cats everywhere now. I almost cried when we were walking past the pet section at Target today.

This was the last picture I took of her… She had heart failure. We had two more weeks with her than we expected. She was so tough. I loved her with all of my heart and I’d give anything to hold her right now

“THIS IS MY FAVORITE PLACE!!!!!!”

We adventure in the thicket.

Lettuce party.

Casey was trying to show Cooper how to draw a wine glass on our driveway.

Proof that there’s beauty in the every day.

I only went for a salad for lunch….and then my basket somehow managed to fill up.

Story of my life.

It wasn’t me.

Spring is springing.

Waiting.

I volunteered at school this week.

We made stained glass windows out of wax paper & tissue paper.

I loved the color combinations the kids came up with.

This one was particularly good.

Victoria hosted a Galentine’s Frangelico Party in SF this week.

She sure knows how to throw a party.

Loved this little corner.

Dranks.

Frangelico tiramisu!

The funny thing is… I went to the event on the wrong day… because I messed up my calendar. So I was in the city two nights in a row. #brainfart #ugh

I fried plantains for the first time ever this week!

A tofu shoot for One Potato.

I bought Valentines from the store and I realized we didn’t have enough….

So we made our own.

And they reminded me of the shirts my dad wears. So I put one up to my dad’s heart.

Totally like his shirt, huh?

I can’t wait for coffee tomorrow morning.

Here comes trouble.

What I’ve been having for breakfast all week.

Friday morning detour.

Alcatraz buried in fog.

I had to stop.

Squishy snuggle face.

I had an awesome visit with my friend Helen Jane this week. So awesome that my phone was away and the only picture I took that day was a picture of the pillows she gave me. Thank you HJH. Love your face! Love your contest entering spirit.

The reason why I make potatoes in my meal prep.

BREAKFAST.

Pure joy.

We went to the beach today.

73F in the Bay Area.

I can’t believe these two jumped in the water.

Wait. I totally can. They’re fearless.

A trip to Target with my boo.

I got my bag personalized 😉 It makes me so happy. Like ridiculously happy.

You should really make these Spiked Coffee Milkshakes. They’re so good.

Week 6 in 2015

Week 6 of 2014

Week 6 of 2013

Week 6 of 2012

Week 5 of 2011

i love lists

February 12, 2016

I love lists Friday!

Welcome to I Love Lists Friday. Let’s surf the internet together!

The Earth is made of two planets? What.
Magnified sand is pretty amazing.
Are you addicted to your phone? Maybe you’re even reading this on your phone….
This is a cute way to surprise your valentine.
I would like to make this vegan cheese.
How to Snapchat like Teens. Good grief.
Etsy love: this plate, this print , this mug, this vase, these earrings, this bag
Can you imagine being on the Titanic II?!
What Marcia Clark thinks of the People vs. OJ Simpson series.
You’ll never look at chopsticks the same.
This color infographic is pretty neat.
What do women want on Valentine’s Day? I love a good card.
Starbucks food in other countries. Interesting.
Who killed sriracha? Wait. It’s dead?
The work & craftsmanship behind a Steinway Grand Piano is amazing.
Work Sleep Family Fitness. Pick three!
Release the stress!
What happens to your Facebook after you die? #morbidcuriosity.
If you love planners….you’ll love seeing this.
Most romantic movies on Netflix (for your Valentine’s Day!)

recipes

February 11, 2016

Spiked Coffee Milkshakes

Here’s the thing about Valentine’s Day. Casey and I always bypass going out to dinner and we make a special dinner at home. I don’t know why I typed WE because I’m the one that makes the dinner. He’s the one that picks out the wine/does the dishes/puts the boy to bed. It’s a guarantee that we’ll always eat too much dinner and then we’ll end up in food comas. We’re usually so tired that we can barely watch a movie. It got me thinking…why don’t I just make dessert with espresso in it so we can get a jolt of energy? Let’s make it so that we can actually Netflix & Chill. Did I use that term right? I dunno. You know what I’m saying 😉

This milkshake has three coffee additions. First we start with a base of Humboldt Creamery Organic Coffee Ice Cream (which is so good btw!), we mix it in the blender with chocolate covered espresso beans AND Kahlúa because we’re grown ups.

We top with additional chopped chocolate covered espresso beans and ENJOY that little surge of energy. Now what are we going to have for dinner? How about some steaks and some twice baked potatoes?!