4th of July 2024

I can't believe I haven't blogged the 4th of July, everyone's favorite holiday! We had a jam-packed 4th this year and hit basically the entire state. Not really but we did have a blast. 

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Cutest little house, take 2

If you've been around for any length of time, you know one of my very favorite projects was the girls little playhouse, you can check it out here. My "COVID" project. Sadly, that sweet little house got blown away in the tornado. So here we are.. with a new, modern little house for the girls. Complete with a new street number to reflect our new address. 

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Kate is 7!!

Kate turned SEVEN! And she's so fun and easy to celebrate. Our sweet little girl is so precious and kind. It's always fun to see her be in the spotlight! 

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20 year reunion

I had my TWENTY year class reunion last month in El Dorado. It was a great time catching up with lifelong friends! I enjoyed taking the girls for a little fun in town too. So much packed into about 24 hours! 

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Shrimp Ceviche Verde

Another grand slam! LOVED this one! So light and fresh. I feel like most of Rick's recipes are this way. And yes, it's mexican but doesn't feel like it at the same time. If you haven't bought his cookbook, MEXICAN EVERYDAY, you really need it. 

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Emily’s 1st Field Trip

Emily finally had her first field trip! She was suppose to go to the pumpkin patch last year but LRSD stopped allowing PreK kids on buses a couple weeks before! So happy she got to go this year and that I was able to join! 

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Snapper with Toasty Garlic Mojo

This was simply delightful. It was light and fresh and really perfect. We talk about it often. And it was really so easy! I say that, Brian was the chef on this one. I just got the amazing benefit of a wonderful dish. 

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Josh’s hibachi birthday!

Back in August, we went to Benihana for Josh's birthday and everyone had a blast. I got pictures of all of the kids but none of the birthday boy. 

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Butter-Stewed Radishes

This is one of those things that just happened and it was the most pleasant side dish in the world. And my love for radishes just exploded and I want these again and again and again and again. 

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Fall Soccer 2024

Soccer was a hit this year! We finally all ended up at the same location.. even on the same team! The girls had a blast and played so well. They improved all year and we're looking forward to the spring! 

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Recipe: Amazing Ramen

This is not a good picture, I'll admit. But I need you to trust me when I say this, this recipe will knock your socks off. And it's so easy and so flavorful. And because I think it's fun, it will cost you less then $1/per serving! I don't need your judgement, this is our new go-to. Just try it! 

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Weekend at Lake Degray

Last-minute random trips to the lake are the very most fun! We went down in early August and had the best time. 

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Orzo al Limone with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

I shocked I haven't made this again. I absolutely loved this one. The lemon in the orzo and then the crispy chicken on top was such a perfect combo! I don't remember it being that difficult and I made it on a weeknight. YUM! 

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Recipe: Panang Curry

We tried a new curry and absolutely love it! Emily eats it up so fast. It's in the constant rotation around here. We cook it with salmon and chicken and it's honestly fantastic with both! Served with wok-fried green beans, perfect weeknight dinner! 

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Garlicky Chicken with Anchovies

This recipe was so delish that I've decided I'm going to make it again tonight. It was so neat how the anchovies just dissolve. The recipe said that but it was still awesome. And the flavor of this dish is really excellent. It's super easy. You won't regret trying this! 

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Johnston Holland Roastery

So we have a new hobby.. I say new, we've been doing this since the spring. When we went to NOLA earlier this year, Brian and Christian bought a coffee roasting thing. Since we're now right around the corner from each other, it works out great. And it's a fun little weekend activity. Just think about all the money we are saving by buying all this stuff so we can roast our own green beans..... HA. 

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