Wednesday, January 16, 2013

for the love of beets..

if you know me.. 
you know i LOVE beets.. when i see a recipe with beets, i usually have tried or i will.. this was no different..
 i love goat cheese and i have found a interesting love for arugula lately.. i love it on top of pizza and in sandwiches.. how about sourdough bread, goat cheese, beets and arugula.. umm. yes..
most ahhhh-mazing combo..
ev.er.


i actually thought to take this photo as my stomach was severely grumbling..
 and then.. 
POOF! the sandwich was gone..
and how pretty is it?
a great sandwich for a lunch guest!




Monday, January 14, 2013

iphone photo moments..

so damian has been taking the girls to play tennis.. each one their very own day.. chloe i think enjoys the time by herself with dad.. she is a lot more concerned about her outfit then getting the ball over the net..

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makena loves it and has a lot of fun with it, neither of our girls have that super competitive drive like their dad.. it's funny to see him being so patient.. it is awesome time together and it is FUN.. and that is what matters most.. 

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we hiked torrey pines and it as always, was so stunning.. san diego is such a beautiful place to live and i count my blessings {the many} every single day..
it started to rain on us halfway through the hike..
it was sort of fun but..
 {mental note: check the weather when it is a bit cloudy outside before going on a hike}

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loving that my 8 year old still wants to match with me.. i made her promise when she climbed in my lap at dinner the other night to always want to snuggle.. her response..
"really mom?really? do you think i would ever not want to??"
oh man. how i hope not.

and i can't stop wearing these grey suede boots..
i love them. mucho


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we went and explored low tide with some friends and it was SO freezing!! can't you tell by this photo?
i mean, it is 37 degrees in the mornings lately.. 
i am allowed to say its cold?! right!?
i need a puffer jacket or something?

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a friend shot a photo of her in the in- n- out drive thru on my instagram feed on saturday and i couldn't get it out of my head all day.. i caved.. we do not eat fast food.. ever really. not saying that i care if you do.. i grew up on it.. and i am totally fine.. {right?}

we eat brussel sprouts/veggie tacos one day and pizza the next.. i am all about moderation and to just try your best..
no judging or lecture here..
but fast food chains.. i don't do.. 
but in-n-out..
they don't count..
{we all make our own rules, right?}
so. when i indulge in- n- out..
i go big..
i go animal style and extra extra pickles and i enjoy it tremendously..
it is a glass of wine worthy meal..


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look at this hanging planter i made.. a friend of mine has one in her home and i admire it mucho.. i was browsing through pinterest and came across a tutorial on refinery29.. pinned it and voila'..
i love it.


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we recently went ice skating in del mar at the del coronado hotel.. it was stunningly gorgeous.. ice skating on the beach.. 
that is pretty fabulous..
chloe was over it in 2 seconds, my mother in law fell but was a total trooper.. man that lady is awesome and so makena and i were the last girls standing..
it was pretty awesome.

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little c is reading.. i had tears in my eyes.. that moment when the lightbulb just goes off and they are reading is so wonderful.  few words to describe..
precious precious moment.
oh. and? she was a wiggly tooth..
i am a proud mama.


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ok. and did you watch the golden globes??
man.. kate hudson..she knocked my socks off..
my jaw dropped when i saw her in that stunning alexander mcqueen master piece..
she is perfection..
i will leave you with this photo of her..
as i sit here in my sweats, hair in a high ponytail and coffee in hand..
someone has to keep it real around here.