Ready to head to Florida!

Friday's Five-Valentine's Edition

We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day in our house because we have birthday's right around the corner.  But, I love the sentiment of a special day to tell those around you how much you love them. I wish I had made this list when we first got married, because I am sure that it is drastically different now.  As we each change over the years, so does my appreciation for this man. Happy V-Day, Z.

Five things I love about my husband:
1. His determination and ambition
2. He is an AMAZING dad, and I love hearing him talk about how much he loves our kids.
3. He provides me a lot of security.  He knows exactly how to calm me when my nerves are rattled.
4. He will always do anything, or try something new even when I have trepidations.
5. He's pretty funny and makes me laugh. A lot.

wordless Wednesday: First Tatoo

Store Bought Baby Food

We are getting ready to travel to Florida for about 6 weeks this weekend, and I feel as if I am closing up my house for the summer.  Yes, Zar will be here, but I'm pretty sure he won't be cooking many meals so we are doing our best to raid the pantry this week and avoid buying nay new perishables.  Zar will also be out of town for the rest of the week until we head out, so I am on my own with the little ones.  In an attempt to keep my sanity, I am not making Finn any foods this week and I have stocked up on some awesome store bought brands.

I have always been a fan of Earth's Best Organic Baby.  They make some great combo meals.  I find that they are really thin however and I usually plump up a jar with a few tablespoons of Happy Baby Brown Rice or Oatmeal. Finn is particularly fond of the vegetable dinner.

I also found some very unique combinations of foods from Plumb Organics.  I haven't tried them before, and I'm a sucker for the neat packaging. So far I tried plain peaches (Finn was not a fan) and a Spinach, Pear, and Pea combination.  Finn loved the green stuff!  This is great because I am having a hard time adding in greens to my homemade repertoire. Maybe it will be easier once are in Florida and away from all of these winter root vegetables!

Friday's Five

As my Tivo backs up this week, I bring you my favorite Five TV shows right now:

1. LOST
2. Friday Night Lights
3. Modern Family
4. 30 Rock
5. (3 way tie): Chuck, Community, How I met your Mother

Wordless Wednesday: Handsome Gentleman

Idea...

This is the wallpaper/look that I am going for in my dining room, except that all the wood trim and the mantel is a dark wood.  I think it could look very cool and modern if paired with the right furniture, and not feel stuffy or dated.  I am thinking about a farmhouse style table, or maybe a large (seats 6) pedestal table.

Suggestions?