April Thirty

This month I got my "monthly date night" in just in time. Grateful for wonderful friends to watch Ella.

I'm lucky to have such a wonderful man!

April Twenty Ninth

This little pumpkin brings so many smiles to us. Here are a few of her just being a goof.

April Twenty Eighth

Snuggling this cutie tonight so his mom and dad can go on a date!

April Twenty Seventh

Awesome day yardsaling with an awesome friend! I got all this booty (13 books, 1 brain quest, a Vtech ball, and a Little People tree and alphabet mat all for $8!

April Twenty Sixth

Two terrible teeth!

April Twenty Fifth

Because eating books is more fun than reading them.

April Twenty Fourth

The best day to live in an apartment? Coupon day! Thanks neighbors for discarding your coupons; bring on the free Dairy Queen!

April Twenty Third

Although yesterday was Ella's 5 month birthday was yesterday, she just wasn't feeling pictures. I tried again today, as you can see, she still wasn't feeling pictures.

These aren't the bloobers, these are the best....

April Twenty Second

We don't joke around about sun exposure!

April Twenty First

I love when Josh grills. 1. I don't have to cook or clean up 2. It tastes so good 3. It means it's summer!

April Twentieth

Ella went in nursery for the first time today; she cried slightly more than me. :)

For a celebration, Josh and I had pulled pork sandwiches and quinoa fruit basil salad.

This was my first time making pulled pork, and it was easier than chili! I threw the pork loin in the crockpot with enough water to just barely cover the meat. Cook on high for about 7 hours. Drain water, shred pork, once all water is removed add your favorite BBQ sauce to the meat and cook in crockpot for 30 minutes.

The salad was also pretty good and easy.
Make your dressing first, set aside. Mix 1/2 Tbs of lemon juice and EVOO, chop 5 basil leaves, add pepper and salt to taste.

Cook quinoa according to the box. Mix together 1/2 a cup of blueberries, cubed cucumbers, cubed mango, and dried cranberries; set aside.

Enjoy with some blueberry lemonade; just add fresh blueberries to a glass of dread lemonade.

April Nineteenth

We had an eventful day. Yard sales, free burritos, and a trip to the grocery store, but best of all was Ella rolling over.

She has done it before, but only after we have rolled her over so she understands her "escape route" from tummy time, but today was different. I set her down and she rolled over from tummy to back all on her own. After my screaming and clapping, she did it again too!

April Eighteenth

Trip to have a (free) McDonalds lunch with Daddy!

April Seventeenth

Today I rocked out my coupons at Target. I got the pictured items, worth $100.60 for only $57.29. I saved $43.31 thanks to coupons, buy 3 get an item free promotions, and 5% off with my Target Red Card.

And in my way home, I got a free premium chicken wrap at McDonalds. I got crispy ranch, but didn't love the ranch sauce and would recommend something else, maybe the bacon.

April Sixteenth

Play date with future boyfriend, Jonathan.

April Fifteenth

Tummy time! Mommy needs a treat after Ella cries through her tummy time.

April Fourteenth

Josh and I made our very own cheese today! It wasn't too hard, and was actually pretty cool. We started with Queso Blanco, which is apparently an easy cheese!

Tomorrow night = tacos with Queso blanco

April Thirteenth

Visit with Aunt Katie! :)

April Twelfth

Meeting Aunt Lauren! Still a little shy around new people. (Daddy also thought my socks and pants matched perfectly!)

April Eleventh

It's official. Not only can I not remember life without this cutie, But I can't even fathom how I lived without these smiles!