Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 26
These might be my favorite summer colors in watercolor form.
And to think I didn’t like watermelon for a huge part of my life!
Color swatches at the fabric store.
Slowly sending out mail.
Still receiving mail despite how many letters I have to write!
This one from Karin had a pecan pie recipe on the front.
Reading through this book – Van Gough Blues
I got the Fit Bit Charger 2 this week. So far I’m loving seeing my heart rate.
Made a bath of carrot soup this week. It feels like the ultimate self care.
Making my TO DO lists with this Zebra pen.
The weekend is coming up and I wanted to add this Lemon Dill Salmon Capellini to your radar. Quite a few of you were looking for a good summer recipe that doesn’t involve a grill and I think you might like this one!
You also have to be into vodka, cream and salmon. Can you dig?
The vodka cream sauce here is flavored with a good dose of dill and lemon juice. It feels incredibly light and with the combination of the texture of capellini, you’re probably not going to want to stop eating said Lemon Dill Capellini with Salmon. It’s a texture thing. I cannot resist capellini. I feel like it’s so light it doesn’t have calories. I know I’m wrong.
Now, we just need to you to have some leftover salmon to use and we’re one step closer to dinner!
Happy Monday!
Let’s get into this week. We had a nice weekend. We went to a party Friday night. My boys were away for baseball on Saturday so I watched Won’t You Be My Neighbor with my neighbor! Had a few teary moments. I highly recommend. It was so good!! It’s the best way to beat the heat if you have a hot night. That’s what we did! I have a lot to catch up on the house this week. Having a kid at home for the summer creates quite a house tornado. It will all get cleaned up (eventually).
Because sometimes I hold my breath when I’m stressed.
What about you? What are your Intentions for the Week? Don’t forget to write a list and get your head in the game this week. It helps!
Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 25
Father’s Day menu!
I had my niece, Camden help. Look at those nails!
Any cheese board is epic when you have family & friends to share it with.
If you need some cheese board inspo, feast your eyes on this.
Dad enjoying a Bourbon Sage Cooler.
I fried coconut shrimp and they were so good!
Menu in action. Farro salad for the win!
I ended up making this chocolate cake and served it with strawberries and cream. I ran out of flour and these cake barely has any!
Date night cocktail menu notetaking.
Had a moment with two birds at home depot.
I see my brother Ryan in his face sometimes.
We had fresh spring rolls this week because it was so hot.
We stood over the counter and ate them as I rolled them out.
No plates. Just us and the counter.
That’s how life is sometimes.
I was pleased with this one.
I spelled fuschia wrong at first.
Fro yo date with our old neighbors!!!
I love checking in on the plant growth in our old neighborhood.
My neighbor Cindy makes a beautiful home. She’s like a second Mom to me.
She’s the person who made me realize that you can make magic in your home every single day.
Taco night. Mama fried the shells. 
I ask for what I need.
Little buck.
Rosie is curious.
These colors reminded me of my mom.
I need a trim.
On the way home from a walk. 
Exploring San Rafael.
I grew up with oleander everywhere.
At a friend’s for dinner.
They have a dog named Trigger. He was such a good boy.
Slow summer morning.
Inbox is FULL.
Stopping myself to breathe and remember that on the days when parenting feels especially challenging, that these years do go by quickly.
We were so in the zone with tic tac toe that out of about 100 games! there were only 3 wins.
2 of them were his…
I like seeing into his brain through Bananagrams
A football birthday party. His handwriting is better in pen than in pencil.
So much texture on one plate.
I let Cooper order whatever he wanted.
We went out for breakfast together. Just us two.
A reminder that you can make a rainbow whenever you want as long as you have light.
Doorbell experiments.
The deep end.
Defin
Holiday lights year round? Yes, please. 
Plopping cats in driveways.
Hangover and Target don’t mix.
My friend Jude turned 3!
CAKE for lovers of vanilla and chocolate!
Do you also like to get a few projects done around the house during the summer? I’ve got some Fun Summer Project Ideas for you!
Working in the garden has been really helpful during this transition into a life without my Mom. Since my garden is her garden (we’re living in the house I grew up in!), I feel her most when I’m out there in the dirt. I enjoy tending to the garden in the morning while watering and in the afternoon when we are unwinding from work. I can’t wait until I can pluck a jalapeno off the plant soon.
Give yourself a goal of 25 pages to start. Take pictures, write a Summer Bucket List and GO!
Speaking of Bucket Lists!
Set your intentions for the Summer and see how much you can cross off. Include your bucket list in your Summer book so you can see how you did.
