Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

summer days.

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today i saw on someone's ig, a little girl holding up her backpack for the first day of school.
could it be?
yes, summer is slowly starting to come to an end!

it went by so quickly, but then again, doesn't it always?

this summer was the no plan summer. we planned nothing. no vacation, no trips, no activities.
i kept on telling myself each week, i would finally get around to doing some things from my boards on pinterest. and one or two things did get done, but that was about it.
we just winged it.
grandma's during the day.
home in the evening with a little game here and there. church on weekends. and sunday funday every so often, which mostly constisted of pool time and/or walking around the city.

even though there was nothing fancy planned, i gotta say i feel like i enjoyed my kids more this summer. maybe its the sense that comes with getting older that everyday is truly a blessing. fun activities or not.

i think it's safe to say with kids back in school and a sense of routine coming back, i might be using this little space a lot more.

what have you been up to?

summer eats: apple 'cookies'


well summer is definitely in full swing around here. yesterday we hit our first day with triple digits. Lord, help us.
 
that will mean less time outside and more time indoors, which leads to more snacking.
or is it only in my home?
and with the temperatures being so high, we crave something fresh and yummy.
i'm not one to crave baked goods in the summer. leave that for sweater weather with a good cup of hot cocoa.
now i won't take credit for these. i saw them on pinterest, of course.
seeing that i had most ingredients in my home already, we gave it a whirl. and honestly, these were so yummy and just sweet enough to give any sweet tooth craving a good punch.
 
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well summer is definitely in full swing around here. yesterday we hit our first day with triple digits. Lord, help us.

that will mean less time outside and more time indoors, which leads to more snacking.
or is it only in my home?
and with the temperatures being so high, we crave something fresh and yummy.
i'm not one to crave baked goods in the summer. leave that for sweater weather with a good cup of hot cocoa.
now i won't take credit for these. i saw them on pinterest, of course.
seeing that i had most ingredients in my home already, we gave it a whirl. and honestly, these were so yummy and just sweet enough to give any sweet tooth craving a good punch.

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you'll need the above. simply spread peanut/almond butter on the apple slices, and then top with raisins and coconut.
you can do as many or as little toppings as you like! my daughter tried to even do mini marshmallows. nice try little one, nice try.

what snacks has your crew been snacking on this summer?

a little M.I.A

 
 
well hey everybody!

it's good to be back on this little space after being m.i.a for a little bit.

so how's it going for you lately friend? summer is in full swing here and i'm trying to adjust to it.
which is partly the reason why i've stayed off this space.
not really knowing what to share.

looking back through some of my posts i saw lots of heart. lots of exposing the hardships my family was going through during those dreary winter months.
thankfully, some of those hardships are gone. hallelujah! but it almost feels weird without them...

they were of character building, of tear filled prayers and now that they've been answered, i'm kind of standing in this awkward position adjusting to this new season.
isn't that weird? it seems like we were on our knees for so long that now it seems strange to get up and dance.

nonetheless, i'm happy to see the Lord's blessings, to see His goodness.

other than trying to awkwardly adjust to the season, we've been enjoying the beautiful weather which up to this point has been bearable heat. i'm afraid it may not last for much longer as we've already been hitting mid nineties! but until we can, we will.

well, i'm hoping i can get back on the wagon this week. i've got a few things in mind i wanna talk about, including something exciting that's been brewing on my mind.

how have you been doing?

things i'm loving.


//it's summatime people. there's no better feeling that being barefoot frolicking in the fresh after rainfall grass, with fresh painted toesies. it's the epitome of what summer is. or something like that.

//slightly obsessed with asparagus, avocado and grapefruits as of late. perfect healthy snack. sprinkle some sea salt and it's a party in your mouth.

//good things come to those who wait. although $25 is not a bad price, $12.49 is even better. clearance rack at target, i love you.

//finding out we are getting a husky puppy, God willing, in august. so excited! we need a puppy in our family, the kids would love it, and i've been wanting one forever.

//today we get to see my baby sister graduate! and afterwards celebrate both her graduation and my son's birthday. can't wait till tonite.


and if you haven't done your happy dance, it's time to. because it's friiiiidaaay! woot, woot! can you tell i'm excited? hoping all of your weekends are fabulous!


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