Simply Sunday

Jeff and Van

Dear Diary,
As we enter Thanksgiving week I will forever be thankful for my beautiful family.  It's days like these that mean so much and make me smile.  Simple, loving, fun, play!  Our best memories are just being together and enjoying nature at its best. 

Jessie Joy

Gigi

Van

He can't help himself!

Jessie Joy

Josette

Sisters

Race time!

Have A Great Weekend!

Self confidence is the best outfit, rock it and own it!

What's In My Makeup Bag?

Estee Lauder Eye Cream

Estee Lauder Face Cream

Sarah McNamara Primer/Foundation

Bare Minerals Concealer

Milani Bronzer

Chanel Blush

Almay Liquid Liner

Lancome Mascara

Chanel Eye Shadow

Chanel Lip Gloss

Here's a list of my skin care and makeup must haves.  Yes, I love to try new items but these are my tried, tested and true favorites!

Don't Quit Your Daydream

My favorite new T, Project Social Nordstrom

Dear Diary,

Today I found myself daydreaming about our family vacation in Hawaii.  I love our time spent on the different islands and am hoping to make it back next summer.  Daydreaming is a great way to bring your dreams into reality by concentrating on your fantasies, goals and challenges.  Daydreams are a built in entertainment center and also a powerful tool for goal attainment and relaxation.  Visualize yourself a certain way or doing a certain thing and experience your emotions associated with attaining your dreams.  Let your mind wander and explore anything and everything.  Daydreaming is healthy and beneficial, so enjoy it!

4 of my favorite peeps

Doesn't get much better than this!

A Day With Friends

Jaime, Brittney, Me, Angie (and Shawn)

The beautiful Rice girls... Sophia, Ruby, Bella, Jaime and Lilah

Dear Diary, sometimes all you need is a little quality time with good friends.  I spent Tuesday with Angie, Jaime, Brittney and all of our kids.  We had the best day and The Bay Club in Newport was all ours.  The kids swam and played while we chatted for ages about anything and everything.  I love catching up on our busy lives and having a good laugh along the way.  True friends are the ones that never leave your heart, regardless of the time spent apart, you pick up right where you left off.  That is defining! 

The milkshake break led right into Taco Tuesday.  We stayed for dinner then cupcakes and candles to celebrate Jaime's birthday!

 

 Happy Birthday Jaime!

 

Van's guilty face after he snuck his second.

Grilled Chicken Salad

I love a big fresh salad!  Salad with a delicious piece of protein is always a go-to option for lunch or dinner in my home.  I like to add grilled chicken to my salad but other options are salmon, shrimp, tuna or steak.

Ingredients for salad:

• Organic Spring Mix Salad Greens
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Broccoli
• Tomato
• Red Onion
• Grilled Chicken
• Balsamic Dressing  

Chop veggies, mix together and top with sliced grilled chicken.  Drizzle lightly with dressing.

Ingredients for dressing:

• Balsamic Vinegar
• Extra Virgin Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder 

Pour all ingredients into a jar and shake until well blended. (typically for a single serving I will use 1 table spoon of olive oil, and add vinegar and seasoning to taste.)

Enjoy this colorful salad full of raw veggies and lean protein! 

Chic Shearling

Dear Diary,
Time to take out my cozy faux leather shearling jacket.  This season's shearling look actually has me looking forward to the chilly months ahead.  I'm all for comfort and style!  Looking for one of your own?  I picked up mine at Blush Boutique on Shoptiques.com .