365 {10.3.11}

I had today off, with hopes off getting lots of stuff done~big FAIL!!

I had an appointment at noon and since it was right near where Ashley lives (she has this week off), I stopped over to visit with her and Hershey :)

I realized at 3:30p.m. I didn't take out anything for dinner...so it was the Clark family standby...Spaghetti (which is well received on any night around here).  

Hopefully tomorrow I will be a little more organized!

365 {9.27.11}

I got a phone call from Josh on my way home from work, he wanted to know what I was making for dinner (a question he asks me EVERY day, LOL!).  I told him either grilled chicken or lemon chicken (I knew what was coming next)...

"Mom, make the lemon chicken!!!"  This meal is usually requested by Josh for his birthday or any occasion when he gets to pick the meal. 


It is pretty yummy if I do say so myself!!  Josh was a happy camper tonight!

The recipe is HERE!

365 {9.24.11}

Mike is at the church tonight helping out with a youth function, so I went grocery shopping (my least favorite job!! glad it is done!),  and while I was there, I picked this up for dinner...


I call it Sushi Saturday!!  (and yes I ate two before snapping the photo, cause I was hungry!).

I put my groceries away and sat down with my dinner, while I checked my email/Facebook.  Kodi of course was sitting right next to me hoping for a few bites (don't worry~I gave him 3~YES he is spoiled!!). 

I really do not know when my Saturday nights became so darn exciting?!

365 {9.20.11}

Today I worked a 10 hour shift~so when I got home after 5:30, I did not feel like making dinner~I went for my old standby~grilled cheese & tomato soup!!  This is such a comforting meal for me!!  YUM!! 



*I use my George Foreman grill for my grilled cheese sandwiches, it makes them EXTRA YUMMY!!  Just like a panini.

365 {9.16.11}

Today Mike and I had a date "day" (as opposed to date night).  Since it is mid September, I have been thinking ahead for our annual Clark/Worthington Christmas Photo shoot.  I had a few places that I wanted to check out~so Mike and I decided to make a date of it.
Mike always takes good care of my vehicle~safety first!!  Checking the air in the tires.


We drove to Old Town Scottsdale~which I love!!  So many neat things to look at!!



This reminded me of Kodi...


Not sure what type of plant this is, but it looked neat!!


We even saw some ducks :)


I cannot resist posing with some random lawn art!! 



And my hubby is the best!!  He always holds my purse for me while I am snapping photos (LOVE him).



We ate lunch at a YUMMY Pizza place, but I took photos of that with my iPhone (will probably be included in my weekly photo dump this weekend).

It was a fun day!!  And I think I found our photo "spot", I emailed a  photo to the kids for their opinion, LOL!

Our last stop was a cute little gelato place (I think I am going to skip my WW weigh in tomorrow~for reals!!).  We both decided on espresso chip (it was really hard to make a decision!!). 



Check out all those flavors!



Such a fun day with my one of my favorite peeps!!

365 {8.29.11}

Monday's are rough!!  I always have a little trouble getting back into the swing of things after the weekend!!  Am I the only one??

Tonight I came home made dinner, took Kodi for a walk, cleaned up the dishes, made lunches, then dished up a bowl of watermelon (MY FAV!!) to enjoy while I checked my emails and Facebook,  then realized I had not taken a photo for today *gasp* 

So here ya go~a photo of my nighttime computer surfing snack :)

365 {8.26.11}

Today I had the pleasure of making a meal for my friend Kim, who just had a baby boy.

The best part of that deal...was holding that little guy!!  Unfortunately he was hungry when I was there, so I didn't get any photos of the cutie, but next week I am going back, with my camera and props!!!

On the menu:
Parmesan Chicken (one of my family's favorites), recipe HERE, Baked potatoes and broccoli.  This was what was for dessert, cause Kim said not to bring anything fattning, LOL!!  Hope they liked it, LOL!!

365 {8.18.11}

Josh was having a little after dinner treat tonight~If you have not tried this brand of Ice Cream, we (the Clark Family) think it is  the best ice cream ever (for store bought that is)!!  Since I am trying to stay on track with WW's, I only had 1 spoonful (teaspoon)~which was definitely not enough!!! LOL!!



Taken with my iPhone using this app.

365 {8.11.11}

Today I am thankful for a few of my special friends who made me laugh over frozen yogurt!! Because today, to be quite honest, I was quite irritated over a situation!! But after a few hours of laughter and a yummy treat, I feel much better and I am moving on!
Thanks FRIENDS!!

365 {8.10.11}

I am the type of person (the crazy type~as my hubby would say, LOL!), that likes to get as much stuff done ahead of time as possible~I pack Mike, Josh and my lunch every night (yeah, I know those boys are spoiled!! But I figure since I have everything out~it is just as easy to do it all at once and clean up once too!), which really makes my morning run SMOOTHLY!! I really like having the extra 15 min to check FB before I leave for work, LOL!!

Here they are~all set and ready to go!!


(taken with my iPhone)

365 {7.31.11}

I LOVE watermelon!! It is my favorite fruit! Last year I read a blog post on how to cut up a whole watermelon quick and easily~I was all over that!! Cause the way I used to do it took forever and made a mess. So I figured since I had this bad boy on my counter ready to cut up for the week...I would use it as my 365 photo.

I start out by cutting the ends off the watermelon, then cut it in half.



Then using a sharp knife, cut along the outside, getting all the rind off (I put a plastic grocery bag in the sink to keep the rind in, then just throw it out).

Then cut strips.



Then bite size pieces (we have big mouths here, LOL!!).



It takes me about 10 min from start to finish!!
Finished product...Big bowl for the week, snack for our lunches tomorrow, and of course what I couldn't fit in the bowls is a little snack for me *wink*

365 {7.29.11}

*lots of photos today*
I had a to-do list a mile long today!! But I only got one thing done... but sometimes that is Okay :)

I started off the day getting a gel manicure, which was really AWESOME!! Supposedly the polish stays on and does not chip for 3 weeks~SWEET (pardon my short stubby fingers, LOL!!). I didn't get too crazy with the polish color this time!!



And since Ashley and Nate both had the day off, and my hubby gets out early on Friday's, we went out for lunch at the BBQ Company, which is not the best choice for dieters!! Ashley and I are starting back up at WW tomorrow morning~so hopefully we didn't do too much damage, LOL!!



This was my lunch..



Nate wasn't in the mood for a photo, LOL!! (I warned you it was going online NATE!!!).



It was funny how we ended up being seated, but it was nice to get Ash and Mike together!!



Then Mike and I went to Costco (which was on my list), I love that place!! It took me a while to get everything put away and organized, but once it was done it felt AWESOME!!



And I cannot wait to eat one of those nectarines!!! YUM!!

365 {7.22.11}

After work today I stopped at the grocery store to stock up on a few items~including my FAV Greek yogurt!!! I was never a fan of yogurt, but I LOVE this stuff!! I eat it for breakfast every morning with a half cup of Honey Bunches of Oats~So YUMMY and only 3 WW points!!



*I am super excited about the new black cherry flavor that I found today!!!

365 {7.13.11}

Today Mike and I had a meeting to go to, and since we finished at 5:20 p.m. (and we were starving), we decided to go out for dinner at one of our favorite places~YUM!.

I only drink Diet Coke when I go out for dinner, cause it is kinda bad for you, LOL!! I am hoping it doesn't keep me up tonight!


(taken with my iPhone)

365 {7.8.11}

Today is my favorite daughters birthday!! I can hardly believe that she is 25 today!! Where did the time go? I am so glad I am not aging though, LOL!!

I am putting the finishing touches on Ashley's party tomorrow~and just pulled these babies out of the oven~I am going to do something really fun with them~it will probably be included in a POTD post tomorrow, or the next day, LOL!!



I thought I would look through my scanned photos for a picture of Ashley celebrating her first birthday and I was disappointed that I only had about 4 photos, and they were grainy and blurry!! Such a bummer, since I LOVE photographs so much! Well, I guess I am all set for grand kids, LOL!!

Here is one that cracked me up!! Man, we all look so young and my brother looks like he is 10 (he was 16 there)!! And I was really sporting the 80's permed/big hair too!! And I love Ashley's chubby legs and peach fuzz hair (she didn't have hair until she was 2).




And here we are today (well really last year), Me and Ash!! She is the BEST daughter in the world!! And I am so blessed to be her mom!! Love you Ash!!



Happy Quarter of a Century!!

{365} 7.7.11

I am a little late with my Thursday POTD (photo of the day) post!! Because I had a fun night out last night with some crazy gal's, LOL!!

You may remember in June I participated in a 30 Day Photography Challenge. Well everyone in the group loved it so much that the officiator decided to keep it going with a weekly challenge. Here is my photo for week one...

"what you eat"



I made up this salad for lunch on Wednesday, and it was DELISH!!! I used my favorite TJ's salad dressing too!!! Spicy and Delicious :)

365 {6.26.11}

Today is Day 26 of my 30 Day Photography Challenge...

"close-up"

I knew that no one in my family would want me to do a close-up of them, LOL!! So the next best thing for a close up....the raspberries I bought last night (I grocery shopped on Saturday night~such an exciting life I live!!).



And with all my food photography...I ate them (plus a few more) when I was done~YUM!!

365 {6.19.11}

Today is Day 19 of my 30 Day Photography Challenge...

"Something Orange"

I don't think I own anything orange!! Luckily my "POP" theme, Fathers Day centerpieces included some orange *smile*

365 {6.11.11}

Happy Saturday!!
Today is Day 11 of my Photography Challenge...

"Something Blue"

I really don't have many blue things around my house (Mike's toothbrush, Clorox toilet cleaner, Mike's cough drops~all not very exciting!!).

Last night Ashley and I went to Costco and I remembered that I bought some BLUEberries!! Viola'!!!



*and on a side note~Costco has the BEST fruit!!!

365 {6.10.11}

Day 10 of my 30 Day Photography Challenge is...

"Childhood Memory"

Since I am the total opposite of a "hoarder" I was a little worried I may not be able to scrounge up something, for today's challenge LOL!!! Luckily I am a tiny bit sentimental and don't throw out EVERYthing!!! Of course I cannot just post ONE photo, LOL!!

This is my very first stuffed animal "lamby" that I used to sleep with until I was probably 7-8 (maybe longer, I really cannot remember), so glad my mom kept it for me!! It has been stored in my antique trunk (with other sentimental goodies). I laughed when I looked at his mouth, cause I remember drawing it on after the little pink stitch came undone.



When I was in 4th grade (I think) at Woodstock Public School, we had a craft fair or craft week, where we could sign up for numerous things to learn/make. I remember how excited I was that I was in the plate making class (my craftiness started at a young age, LOL!!). I really cannot believe I still have this plate!!! it does have a few chips in it, and my kids always ask me why I used a lowercase "i" and "t" and I honestly cannot remember (I think it was a mistake and I just tried to make it work!!).



I am half Swedish, and my grandmother gave each one of her gradkids a Swedish horse~Since she passed away several years ago, I cherish all the things that I have from her!! She taught me so much!!



Last but not least...this was by far my all time favorite meal when I was a kid (unfortunately my mom rarely bought it for me, something about it wasn't healthy, LOL!!), on the rare occasions that we would have it~I would eat so much my belly would hurt (yup, somethings never change!!). When I got married and had kids, I made it quite a bit. Ashley and Josh used to love it too. Although now I can not even eat it~YUCK!! Homemade Mac & Cheese for me please!!!