Day 216 - Summer Sky

When you live in a place that gets really cold, you tend to appreciate the small victories over the weather and those seasonal "firsts" are important and reveled in. The first time you can see a patch of grass peeking out under a mountain of dirty snow. The first time you drive with your window cracked ever so slightly because it is actually above freezing. The first bird you can hear singing you a song like you were Cinderella. Today, I looked up at the sky and I saw Summer clouds. Technically, I've seen a summer sky a couple days this last few weeks, but this time, I was actually outside on a walk, in a sleeveless shirt, with the sun shining down on me.  I am so ready for summer to be here already. It's time. Come soon summer! We'll be friends. I'll write you funny notes and braid your hair.

Day 215 - Frozen Yogurt Heaven

It was a not so awesome day today. There was no real reason for it, I was just a little "off". So I decided it was a good day to treat myself to some frozen yogurt. Then, I thought cooking a real dinner would be a good idea.

It was. 

Yum. 

Day 214 - Watercolor Plate

Pinterest is amazing. I found this tutorial for making a watercolor mug and I tried it today. You really just drop a few drops of nail polish in a bowl and use a toothpick to swirl it around, then dip your mug in it. So easy. But you do have to be quick because the nail polish will dry quickly. I used a tad too much nail polish, but I think I'll try again and not have so much in the bowl. If you try this yourself, make sure you hand wash and I would not use the plate for eating. I don't think these hold up in the dishwasher and the nail polish might scrape off. I don't recommend eating nail polish at any time... ;)

 

 

Day 213 - Dinner and a Concert

Okay, so it's getting late and we're actually in the car on the way home from dinner and a concert. I'm posting from the car so I don't miss my picture for the day. It is getting a little late. What an amazing, fun, delicious, loud and spectacular evening! The concert was Chris Tomlin with Rend Collective and Tenth Avenue North, and it was amazing! We brought my parents as an anniversary gift.

So much fun.

So much memory-making tonight!

Day 212 - Dinner

Dinner. Simple. Yum. 

Day 211 - Upside Down

So, I was laying upside down on my couch, as you do, you know, and I discovered a few things. First, it's not very comfortable to lay upside down on my couch. Second, I need a new couch that is more comfortable to lay upside down on. Third, I should hang a plant from that hook. Finally, it's after six, and the sun is still shining!!!!! 

I didn't say I learned the meaning of life, right?!

Have a great night!

Day 210 - Ba-sketti!

I'm not feeling great today, so a little comfort food is perfect. Also, I FINALLY created a banner for this blog! I'm pretty excited about it!! Yay! That's all for today. 

Day 209 - New Glasses

You know when you get a new pair of glasses and you're not sure if you like them and you're not sure if the prescription is quite right.

Yeah.

That's me today.

Day 208 - Snow Snow Go Away

Day 207 - Day Out With the Kiddos

Today was a fun day.

My niece and nephew spent the night last night and today we had a "Minneapol-sperience", aka a Minneapolis experience. It is so fun that they are old enough to enjoy things like the art museum and young enough to be excited just to go downtown and see the tall buildings. So, we went downtown for lunch and we were going to go up to the observation deck on the top of the Foshay Tower, but alas, it was closed.

Since it was a spur of the moment choice, we decided to not dwell and just go straight to the museum. They had never been, so that was fun. We sketched and videoed and just had a great time. 

Day 206 - Letting It Ride

Day 205 - Just Picking Up Some Groceries

Day 204 - Beer Cans?

Robyn and I went to dinner tonight and they had this collection of beer cans in the entryway. Four walls of it. I don't get it. 

Day 203 - Where's My Lunch?!

Day 202 - Coconut Oil Lotion Bars

I'm trying out a recipe for coconut oil lotion bars I found on Pinterest. It only has 3 ingredients and I'm curious to see if it turns out. I melted 1/2 cup coconut oil and 3/8 cup beeswax beads on low heat. Once it melted, I dropped about 6-7 drops orange essential oil in the pan. Then, I poured it into candy molds and because I was hoping to get a picture of the final product before the sun goes down, I put it in the fridge to speed up the cooling process. 

Day 201 - No Leaves

Come on trees, I know it's only March, but you could surprise us with an early bloom.

Day 200!!!

Day 200!! Can you believe it?! I can hardly believe I've gotten to 200 posts! To commemorate the occasion, in not going to post a long post...because I usually don't, but I'm posting a picture of my brand new quilt I finished this week. I even brought the quilt to the park to take an awesome outdoor intentional photo of it, but of course, I forgot to grab the most important thing. My camera. Geez. I did have my phone and I didn't feel like turning around, so here it is. I'll take another with my big girl camera after I've washed it and it's gotten all crinkly and cozy. 

For anyone reading...

T.H.A.N.K.S!!

Rachael

Day 199 - Pouches!

Having fun with pouches today. 😃

Day 198 - Beautiful Day

It is such a beautiful day!

The days are longer and brighter and warmer. So nice in fact, that when I got home, I went on another little walk. I'm hoping the weekend will be nice so we can spend a little time outside.

Now, we need some rain so everything can turn green! 

Day 197 - Binding For Days

I've been binding for days. It's pretty calming, but my fingertips are a little tender. Also, another work walk today makes me so happy! Hoping it doesn't snow again for about...8 months!!! 

Day 196 - Spring

There are a few things I pass on the little walk I take on my break at work. I pass this office building that has about four of these trees with the bark completely peeling off. The texture on them is amazing. I love my little walks I take on my breaks. I was trying to take them in the winter, inside the office, but it was hard because our office is not that big. I felt kind of stupid walking past people's offices over and over. Needless to say, I'm very very excited that it's nice enough to walk outside again. It may not be a glamorous walk, or a very long one, but a little time in the sunshine and away from my computer screen getting a little exercise makes a huge difference in my state of mind.

I'm a happy girl. 

Day 195 - Welcome Home

Back to reality...sort of. It was 65 degrees today. I was actually able to go out for a walk on my break today. I hope it lasts. Oh, and I'm on to the binding stage of my (king size) quilt. Woohoo!!

Day 194 - Last Day

Last day of our mini vacation and we lingered in the pool as long as possible. Remember yesterday when I said we bought a lamp, but had to wait for 3-4 weeks for it to arrive? 

They called this morning and told us it came in on the truck today. Yay! After we picked it up, lunch at Crave. 

Mac and cheese with bacon and Applewood smoked chicken sausage. I'll be enjoying that for lunch tomorrow too! We had such a fun, relaxing time. I recommend to anyone to take a little weekend vacation in your own city. Much more economical and doesn't take any time at all to get there. Gotta go! Until tomorrow, fare thee well! 😉

Day 193 - A Fish

If you could be any type of animal, what would you be? I think I'd have to be a fish. Love to swim. Love to be in the water. I smell like chlorine right now and I have to admit...I love it. It reminds me that earlier, I was swimming.

Happy thoughts. 

Robyn and I have been having a fantastic day. This little three day weekend stay-cation is just what we needed. Today we were able to sleep in and take our time getting out the door. We had pancakes (yum) and did some shopping. Nice to get a little walking in. We actually found a floor lamp we liked at West Elm. It's going to take 3-4 weeks to arrive, so we'll have to be patient. Hopefully, it will look nice in our living room. We came back to the hotel and then...swimming time!! Love the swimming. Today we had the pool and hot tub mostly to ourselves. We pulled ourselves away from the pool for a late dinner at the hotel restaurant and now, relaxing in the room. Perfect day. Did I mention it was over 50 degrees today?! I wish summer would arrive already.

Day 192 - On Holiday

Today was like a perfect day. We are taking a little mini vacation this weekend and just got a hotel in town. We couldn't check in until 3pm and Robyn had a thing this morning anyway, so I was able to get a few things done this morning. I made this coconut oil and vitamin E lotion.

So easy, all it took was breaking open a few vitamin E capsules and mixing it with the coconut oil for about ten minutes. My only problem was that I used the "dregs" of two older jars of coconut oil and a little bit of a new jar, so I have some strange small lumps in it. Really annoying. When we get home, I'll try straining it thru a cheesecloth I think. That should do the trick. Next time though, I'm going to just use the new stuff. 

I was also able to get a batch of granola made. So yummy!

This stuff is so easy to make and so good. I'll post the recipe another day when I'm not on vacation. Did I mention it was a beautiful sunny day and reached 42 degrees! It was so nice out and just makes me yearn for spring and summer. 

That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!