Post 230: Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day is here and if you are anything like me you are trying to pull something together at the last minute...thank goodness for the internet. Over at Sweet Scarlet Designs you can get this adorable FREE printable Father's Day card!

Post 229: I Kinda Wanna Do This...

I have been growing my hair out for about a year now. It started out as pure laziness...and fear of another bad haircut. Then I started to miss having long hair. Now, between the humidity and the fact that Lucas thinks my hair is an acceptable thing to chew, pull, or whatever else babies do, I want it gone. And I'm kinda in love with this pixie cut...

It makes me swoon a bit.

Post 228: Hello Frog

This little tree frog hung around my back door all day today and sang me a song or two.

Many days living in the woods and fighting off the rodents and bugs make me feel like I'm camping (not in a good way). Some days I wonder what I have got myself into...then pretty little frogs sing to me, the owls hoot and all the pretty wild flowers send their sweet scents through the windows....and that reminds me why I did this.

Post 227: Nom Nom Nom

My name is Mandi and I am addicted to sweet potato fries. I can not seem to get enough! Which is absolutely terrible when I'm still trying to shed some baby pounds. (Yes, sweet potatoes are better for you, and these are baked but at the quantity at which I eat them, it completely negates that fact.)

(Yesterday's dinner: Bacon turkey burger on wheat and sweet potato fries. Nom Nom Nom)

The best part, besides being so delicious, is that they are SO easy to make. I am not much for sharing recipes. I guess at everything and I'm not much of a cook... but I think everyone should be partaking in these. They are the perfect mix of salty and sweet!

Ingredients:

3-4 Sweet Potatoes

1 tbl spoon Olive Oil

Salt to taste

Cajun seasoning to taste (or any other seasoning you like)

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch strips, you can also do little cubes if that's more your style.

3. Drizzle them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and seasoning and mix so everything gets a good coat. Lay them out on a single layer on a cookie sheet. (I also shoot some Pam on the cookie sheet to ensure they don't stick)

4. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until potatoes start to turn a nice golden brown.

5. Eat! (I recommend dipping in BBQ or ketchup)

The awesome thing about this is you can change up the flavor a bit. Next time I think I will substitute the Cajun seasoning for some Old Bay. Yum-o.

Post 226: First Father's Day Weekend!

This weekend Lucas and I will be showering The Husband in silliness and love for his first father's day as a dad!!

He has been a pretty great dad if I say so myself. &hearts

Annnd I haven't forgot about my own dad!

Don't forget to show the dads in your life a little extra love over the weekend!

225: Handsome Boys

This boy has my heart to a point it is ridiculous.
On the way to the wedding the hat made its rounds on the bus (kids apparently LOVE hats). By the end of the night it didn't look like much, but Lucas was as cute as ever. I love that little grin, it melts my heart EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

(the loves of my life)

Enough mush. I am working on a few sewing projects and hopefully I like them enough to take pictures and share later.!

Post 224: Last Minute Projects/Pulling Out My Hair.

June was already going to be a busy month, and it just got busier. I dont do well with short notices and list minute things, which have come in an abundance this week. After being out of town for 10 days, things really start to pile up, and I dont even have a real job! big sigh.