Since husband was gone to a meeting last night, I had a date with this

and this

1 Dragon, Draaagon. I don't do that tongue thing.

Do you remember this cute little dragon

Well if you thought the movie was good you should read the book series!

It is amazing. I am currently on book 6 and I love them. They're full of humor, adventure, friendship, and dragons! I fell in love with the movie over the summer so I started reading the books. (They are nothing like the movie, so much better). Hiccup is an unusual hero and somehow manages to get out of very sticky situations. He is clever and loyal. And did I mention he is also a viking! All the more reason to read these books. They are an easy read to, it takes me an hour or two to read one and the illustrations are comical. If you have little boys these books are a must on their summer reading list!

And to go along with your new books...

This tree bookshelf is all kinds of amazing.

0 Fashion & Food

Shirt: Cozy ($10)

Cardigan: Target ($4)

Skirt: Ross ($16)

Shoes: Forever Young ($20)

Necklace: Charlotte Russe ($5)

From being pregnant, to having a spit up baby, and nursing I don't always feel the most fashionable. And not to mention that we tend to stay in all day so what's the point? I found that cardigans are a definite stable in my closet. They are baby friendly and easy to change when I get spit up all over me. 

My weekend was filled with basil. Mmmm.

Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

4 tomatoes cut-peeled, cut, and seeded

4 cups tomato juice

14 basil leaves

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup butter

salt and pepper to taste

Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot. 

Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

(I'm hoping everyone knows how to make a grilled cheese sandwich)

Sun dried Tomato and Basil Pizza

Pizza Crust:

2/3 cup water (11O°F to 115°F)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 ounce package fast rise yeast or 1/8 ounce package active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 3/4 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
Combine flour and salt in medium bowl.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Mix until mixture forms soft dough.
Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap.
Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth.
Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter.
Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore.
Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with commeal, if desired.
Press dough into pan.
Preheat oven to 5OOF.
I cook the pizza crust first until it's a little golden on the edges.

Then add spaghetti sauce with slices of mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and cook until cheese is melted.  Top with fresh basil and enjoy!

Tomato Basil Bow tie Pasta

Bow tie pasta

Basil

Stewed Tomatoes

Onions

Mozzarella

I pretty much just threw everything together in this one. Cook the pasta and saute onions and put in tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Add basil when you're ready to serve.  

Whew! Talk about delicious. I love trying new recipes. Especially vegetarian ones! These were all quick, simple, fresh, and delish.

0 A Sunday Story for You

Our Story

I recently lost about 15 pounds and am less than I was when I got married, hurray! It's such a good feeling to be healthy and some what back in shape. So because of this I have been wanting to update my wardrobe. And lately I have been finding some awesome deals.  (My husband is thrilled).

Shirt: Papaya ($15)

Cardigan: Forever 21 ($18)

Jeans: Aeropostale ($25)

Boots: Forever 21 ($35)

Belt: Husbands (Free!)

I ordered the cardigan and boots on Forever 21's website because going into that store gives me a headache and stresses me out (I don't do well with lots of options).  The delivery was so fast and it made my day getting a package in a mail!

I also found the most fabulous skirt at Ross to later find out that it had pockets as well.  Happiest day.  I love skirts with pockets.  And a fun spring shirt at Kohls today.  (I'll post pictures soon)

0 Better Than a Headboard

My Husband is amazing. He is so talented and creative. Before we got married we would talk a lot about marriage. One thing we always said was even though both of us weren't perfect, we were perfect for each other.  So he created these prints for our room instead of having a headboard.  

If you remember from this earlier post I made the yellow ruffle pillow from his old t-shirt!  I love decorating our little home with bright, crafty things that make our apartment unique and personal.  If only we could paint the walls!  My next project will be the living room/Kenzie's room.  It's only been about 2 years since moving in.  I'll get our apartment all cute just in time to move out!  

1 On My Wish List

So my birthday is coming up and my wish list just keeps getting longer and longer.  Not that I'm a greedy person or anything, if people would stop making such beautiful things I wouldn't want them okay?  Here are some items that have made my list.

I can't decide on the color?  I'm thinking grey or green.

I know right: NERD.  But Oh. My. Goodness.  I will buy and finish this puzzle before I die.  Therefore it will be on my wish list until I get it one day.  (You know it's only $250 for a puzzle).  

I've always wanted a typewriter, and oh my cutest who wouldn't want this typewriter.

Kind of sort of already bought these for my birthday. My husband always complains that he can never get anything for me for my birthday because I always buy my presents in advance. I tell him, well that way I know I'm getting what I want.  Oh I do love birthdays.

I need a jogging stroller for summer!  It's either that or a gym membership.  I'm hoping once I get a jogging stroller it'll help me like running.  Yes/No?  

Because it  comes out 2 days before my birthday and I watched it from the hallway of the movie theater because of my baby girl.

This one doesn't really count as a birthday gift, because I just plain need this to organize all my craft stuff so I can stay sane.

I love these sayings!  I might just need to put one in each room...

We will be in Oregon for my birthday and I couldn't be happier!  I'm so excited and I have complete faith in my husband to make my birthday wishes come true.  :)

p.s. I would like long hair for my birthday.  Make it happen husband.

0 Another Thing to Add to my To Do List

I have a problem.  I tend to start a million projects at once and then take a million years to finish one thing.  Can anyone relate?  Well here is another thing I'm adding to my pile of projects:

Are these not the cutest?! I found this cute etsy shop and really want to try making these.

I'm working on finishing throw pillows for our bed and I just keep finding great ideas for throw pillows.  How many pillows is too many?