Playing Catch Up

Today, I'm linking up with one of my favorite linkups. So if you haven't linked up, you should go link up with my link up, and we can be linked together! Yes, that just happened.

I haven't been able to blog in almost a week, so this is going to be a blog mess of playing catch up. It's ever so exciting in my world, so of course you are dying to know! Grab a cup of coffee, why don't ya!

This past weekend, I went to another concert! Yes, another! I feel like I'm in my 20's again and it's so much fun! I went with my bestie, Brooke. It was like our little friend's date night, and it was so much fun! We made our first stop to one of my favorite restaurants here, SMOKE. Let me just tell you, their food is like heaven on a plate. So, so, so good. I love this place so much, I even stock up on their ketchup. Which I'm out by the way, so I guess I need to go back. What a shame!

Then, on to Cain's Ballroom to see Matt Nathonson. I'm sure you've heard many of his songs on the radio, so I'm not going to talk about him. However, I could do a video for all of you and sing you some of my favorite songs. Think Ellen would let me on her show? New found talent? No, okay, well the opening act blew me away. I was like a tree left with no leaves. (sorry, that's all I got!) Rachel Platten rocked the house! I bought the album and a shirt. I am prepared to be a Rachel Platten groupie. She has a theme song for an ABC family show, Jane By Design. (I have no idea what that is, though)  Instead of giving you a little synopsis of what her music is like, just listen for yourselves. Hope you love her as much as me. Now go buy her album :)
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Overall, perfect friend date night!

New news on the moving side. IT'S FOR SURE HAPPENING! Michael starts March 19th in Houston, and I'm actually getting excited. As much as I've absolutely loved my time in Tulsa, (all 6 months of it) I think this will be so awesome for our family. Why do I want to move? I don't actually want to, but it's inevitable. If we don't move now, we will either have to move in about a year, or Michael will have to find a new job. So let's just avoid it all and get this thing over with. Also, everything has worked out with the house we were beginning to build here, and things are starting to fall in place. The area we are looking to move to seems awesome!!! We will be close to downtown, which is a dream of Michael's, and close to so many things to do. I've already looked in to networking, mom groups, schools, etc. I hate getting somewhere and feeling lost. And on that note, thank goodness for GPS! Whew! So, I think it's time to find a house. Think so? We are going next week to start, so cross your fingers for us. Hopefully this time won't include a long hotel stay! UGH!

And last but not least, today is Valentine's Day. I know a lot of you don't like Valentine's Day. You may be single and are anti cupid, think it's a government holiday to get us to spend more money, or is all Hallmark spending. Or, the why have one day to tell the other person you love them? I get that, trust me. Michael and I have date nights a lot, leave each other little love notes, and show each other we love them all the time. I just love, love. And why not have an entire day dedicated to such an amazing and powerful thing. Love is what brought us together in the first place. Well, that and a bottle of wine. That's another story. I love the little crafty things Michael makes for me each year. Sometimes, when he hasn't had time, he will make me a Valentine's gift in his office, and I only wish I could see his coworkers as they walk by his office. Cupid hits me hard, and all day I feel all warm and fuzzy. Even more warm and fuzzy than I normally do around him. And no, that's without wine! When we moved to Tulsa, I made a list of places I wanted to eat at, and there are a few we haven't been to yet. So although we said we wouldn't be venturing out tonight, Michael surprised me and made reservations at one of those places on my list. I have to say I'm excited! Plus, Davis has been in a foul mood today, so I look forward to a nice romantic evening, just the two of us.

To end the Valentine discussion, here is a short conversation between the two of us. FYI, this is a totally normal conversation.
M: happy v d
J: happy venereal disease?
M: um, no
J: I don't think that's one that we should shorten
M: only you!
J: And you know this!

Have a great day, everyone!

AB &J Burger-Recipe You HAVE To Try!

Last night, I made the most amazing dinner and so I have to share it with you. I'm thinking you should copy and paste the recipe so that you can wow your family, too! It is pretty mind blowing, let me tell you!

It's a Almond Butter & Strawberry Jelly Burger!! You're probably wondering if I'm pregnant, for making such a concoction, but the answer is a big no. I actually found this recipe over at The Clothes Make The Girl, blog. To back up a little, Michael is has a new obsession with CrossFit. If you've never heard of it, it's like a workout on steroids. He comes home almost daily all bruised up, but goes right back the next morning for more torture. I've met so many people lately that do it, and swear by it. In CrossFit, they follow the Paleo diet. I told Michael I would follow it with him, but not 100%. It's also called the Caveman diet. All of these terms refer to roughly the same way of eating; they are based on the idea that we are healthier—both mentally and physically—when we mimic the nutrition of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. It's pretty interesting, so this is a 'paleo friendly' recipe.

Almond butter Burger-


Makes 2
Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger -I didn't use this bc I'm allergic, but was still great

8 ounces ground beef- you can also use ground turkey :)

salt & pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons organic (sugar-free) Sunbutter or almond butter- I used almond and wanted to eat the whole jar!

1-2 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix the strawberries, lemon juice, and ginger; set aside.
2. Generously season the ground beef with salt and pepper, form into patties, and cook your favorite way. I like to grill them on the gas grill so they’re crispy on the outside, but pan fried would be really tasty, too.
3. While the burgers are cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium-high. Pour the strawberries and their juice into the pan and sauté the berries until they’re very soft and syrupy. They should be reduced to about 1/4 cup. Allow to cool a bit.
4. Put the Sunbutter in a microwave-safe dish and heat until thinned, about 40 seconds.
5. When the burgers are done, top each with 1 tablespoon of melted Sunbutter and 1-2 tablespoons of the strawberry “jelly,” then sprinkle with scallions

There was no talking about the dinner table last night. It was THAT good!! If you try it, let me know what you think :)
 
Have a great day!

Vlog It Out!

Okay, people! It's crazy, manic, Monday, and I'm double linking up! Wait, did you check the title? I did a vlog. That's right. Brace yourself!
 
If you haven't linked up yet, you should. Run! Go!!
 
**The vlog linkup is with

Today is my first day to check it out, and both of them are such cute blogs. LOVE!! And I know you will, too :)



Have a wonderful day!!

To The Moon!

We took Davis to the space museum and planetarium yesterday, and as expected, he was so excited that he shut down. It is the funniest thing to watch him. Things he absolutely loves and gets excited about, he gets speechless around if he sees them. Train? So excited he didn't speak a word. Firetruck? At a loss for words, and screamed! So the space museum was no different.




Airplane? Real airplane? It sounds odd that he clams up, but it's quite cute. He was afraid to even touch the plane!





The man in the balloon he found fascinating. Can I get one of those?!? Thanks.



My cute little astronaut! So precious. :)

That's all for today. I just wanted to post a few pictures from yesterday.

Hope you've had a wonderful weekend!

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Fill In The Blank Friday

1. If money wasn't an issue, the first thing I'd cross of my life list is

a LOT! But if I were living in a dream world, go to Paris or Italy again. In real life, I would have Davis' college paid for.





2. Mustard on french fries is not for me. BUT I'll put mayonnaise on my french fries. Weird? No, no. Normal :)

3. If my life were a movie right now, the title would be "My Life In Limbo"




4. Three things I am looking forward to this month are Valentine's Day , figuring out the dealio on where our life is taking us, (moving wise) and friend's birthdays!




5. My favorite song to sing in the shower is 'Hey Lover' by Kerri Noble. Although, my mom thought I was dying and ran back to the bathroom to check on me. There goes my singing career!

6. If I found out that the production Burt's Bees baby oil was ending this month, I'd go out and buy as much as I could tomorrow.





7. One thing I'll never grow tired of is date nights with my hubby. He is my best friend to bits. We spat like ridiculous (we sound stupid when we fight because then we laugh at ourselves!) and love each other to the fullest. Plus, I just think he's a pretty fun guy :)


Now, go link up with The Little Things We Do!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Why Do I Watch Superbowl?

If you're like me, and LOVE "Laugh On Wednesday," then maybe you noticed that last night was reruns. Don't worry, my week isn't ruined because of tv, but whew, it was a close call. Much to my surprise, the best of the Superbowl Commercials was on last night. Because as much as I love watching men run around in tights and slap each other on the butt, chasing after a ball, I like the commercials much more. So, I took the liberty of finding a clip, (if you have 3 minutes to kill, then it's really funny) and posting it for you. Don't worry, you're welcome.


Have a wonderful Thusday!!

DON'T FORGET to check out my previous post about a possible giveaway!!

I LOST 5 INCHES!

If you read my title and thought, what is she talking about???.....then it worked!! I'm wanting to get a show of hands (COMMENTS) to see who is interested in this review/giveaway.

What is it, you're asking? Well, I can't give too much away, without doing the review first. BUT, I can tell you that last night, I lost FIVE inches!!! FIVE!!! In my sleep!! Okay, okay. That's all I can say. So, if you're interested in hearing more, pleave leave me a comment letting me know more.

FYI, Michael did this too! Oh, yay! I sucked him in!

(Just a little something cute for your day!)

Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone! Can't wait to see who's ready for this! :)