Pinterest Finds

I am constantly looking for new recipes to try. Thankfully, Pinterest has an endless supply of meals for us to test out! Lately, these have been some of our favorites, so I thought our friends and family might benefit. :)

Lemon and Sage Pasta from Living Well Spending Less

 

This recipe was so light and delicious. I am a sucker for sage and would be happy if every recipe had it. We ate the whole bowl in no time flat! (we are working on portion control over here)

 

 

One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta from Yellow Bliss Road

 

We have made this one multiple times, and though it isn't the healthiest of meals, it is some dang good comfort food! Yum. Perfect for Sunday Dinner.

 

 

 Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili from Milk Free Mom

Props to my BFF Katherine for recommending this one. We ate it both the healthy way and with some sour cream and tortilla chips, and it was dyn-o-MITE!

 

 Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Alfredo from Lauren's Latest

Maybe it's just because I am obsessed with goat cheese and could eat a whole block in one sitting, but this recipe was SO. GOOD. It takes a little bit more time than a normal dinner, because you have to roast the red peppers beforehand and blend it all in the mixer, but it is worth it. Dare I say this is my favorite Pinterest recipe of all time!?

 Paleo Cottage Pie (Shepherd's Pie) from Get Beasted

So, we aren't into the whole Crossfit/Paleo thing, but every now and then I still like to cook the recipes (can't go wrong with veggies and protein). This was delicious! We used ground turkey with some sage, rosemary, and thyme mixed in and added sweet potatoes and corn for extra veggies. It basically tasted like Thanksgiving in a bowl!

 

 

Grandparents

Some of my most special childhood memories are times spent with my grandparents. Weekends with Grandma and Grandpa Gary were passed with wheelbarrow races across the backyard and trips to Smitty's (where I would, inevitably, freeze in the air conditioning, and my grandma would find a beach towel and wrap it around me until we were ready to leave).

 J and I would play Nintendo until our eyes bogged out of our heads (or, really, I would fight to get a game in here and there when his friends were hogging it). We also took lots of Radio Flyer walks around the block.

The thing I remember most about Grandma and Grandpa Mabry's house are haircuts in the barber's chair on the back porch, chihuahua dogs, and my Grandma Isabel's laugh. They always had ice cold Pepsi in their fridge, and we would spend hours banging on the piano keys (which were never in tune) and collecting walnuts in the backyard.

Now, I am so grateful that Jonah has such wonderful grandparents to make memories with. There is just nothing like a grandma or grandpa in the eyes of a grandchild. They can do no wrong! We are thankful that Buddy gets to see two of his frequently, and we can't wait until his sweet Grandma and Grandpa Rose are back here with us to get lots of play time, too!

 Right after Jonah was born and right before Grandma and Grandpa Rose left on a mission to Johannesburg, South Africa!

Jonah Rose walks!

We have been waiting and WAITING for Jonah to start walking. He crawled really early, and hasn't really shown interest in anything but since then. Most of his friends his age (and younger!) have already taken their first steps (or are walking around the block, eh Nancy? :).

I know that every child develops and reaches milestones differently, and that is totally fine, but the frustrating thing is KNOWING that he could if he would try when he won't! He has been really timid, and just prefers to stand, think about it for a while, and slowly lower himself to the floor. Hahah. It's definitely been a lesson in motherhood and letting him follow his own timetable!

Thankfully, the past few nights he has been taking more steps! Last night we even caught it on video. We are so proud of our little toddler! Enjoy!

Flagstaff

Over the past few months, we have gone camping in Flagstaff with friends a couple of times.

Jordan and I set up our two person tent next to the Element, where we put up all of the seats and put in Jonah's pack 'n play. He actually has slept pretty great in there at night, much to our excitement! During naps/daytime is a different story...

We love it up North and sometimes wish we could live there. The summers and scenery are so beautiful, but then there is that little issue known as winter. I'm sure we could take it, but I would probably need three or four hot baths a day :)

Here are some photos of the outdoor fun!

 I call this one, "Doofus and Child"

 

Sedona Climb

Jordan and Ammon's climb in Sedona. It is super loud from wind and a bit shaky, but you can at least get an idea. For our family members who may have a heart attack watching, they are anchored into the rock and totally safe  :)