Welcome Spring!!

Spring is here, spring is here!! I can smell it in the air and i looove it. It's almost the end of March, I cannot believe how quickly we've delved into 2011. Weren't we just celebrating new years?? I'm excited for our new ventures this year! Christian starts pre-school in august which is bitter sweet for me, he's grown up so so fast. we are looking into a soccer program for him as well, can't wait for that! Hopefully we can also move out of our little apartment and into a home that will be a better fit for us and our high energy dog! and son!!

amazing pictures from ryan's accident....it's been a wild ride to say the least. He's been home for about 3 weeks and doing well.

Ryan's 30th Birthday!!

For my husband Ryan's 30th birthday we celebrated at The House of Blues with friends. We had such a great time, we ate, drank and laughed, the company was the best...

Happy Friday to you! I've been very neglectful of this blog....boo, sorry! I feel like I've got a million things pulling me in different directions, It's crazy. Anyway, Here's 10 random facts about me:

1. I was born in Nicaragua and came to California at the ripe age of 8 months.

2. I love the 1940's, I obsess the music and fashion and look of the woman of that time.

3. I love starbucks

4. I love to go to bed early and rise early

5. I love crafting and homemade stuff

6. I'm a calendar freak

7. My fave color is green

8. I have a fear of flying

9. I have tattoos and want more

10. I love nature especially the beach :)

That's it, little tidbits about me....Have a wonderful weekend!!

Coffee Cup Cozies - Group

Coffee Cup Cozies - Group, originally uploaded by TWiNKiE CHAN.

THESE ARE ADORABLE!!! so creative...Its people like this that inspire me, Thank You!! who inspires you?? hope you have a wonderful monday...

Happy Easter!!

We did some egg dyeing today, it was an interesting experience with an almost 3 year old. He dunked his hands in the dye, cracked eggs, peeled eggs and I wanted to say, "Hey! that's not the way to do it!" but you know what, he's got to do it his way for it to be fun so we let him. I gotta pick and choose my battles!!

Don't know what to make for dinner?? Make this!

Falafel Burger (from parents mag)

what you'll need:

1 16oz can of garbanzo beans
1/4 C of shredded carrots
3 tbs. of sesame tahini, divided
1/2 tsp. of ground cumin
1/3 C plain lowfat yogurt
2tbs. of lemon juice
1 tomato
8 mini whole wheat pita pockets

Pantry staples you'll need:
2 tbs. of all purpose flour
11/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/4tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1tbs. olive oil spray

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse and drain garbanzos, and mash together with carrots, flour, 2tbs. tahini, 1 tbs. water, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. (it's ok if there are pieces of garbanzos)

Step 2:

Grease cookie sheet with olive oil and shape mixture into 16 patties the size of a half dollar. place on cookie sheet. Brush with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until crispy turning once.

Step 3:

Meanwhile in a small bowl mix yogurt, remaining tahini, and lemon juice. Add warm water by the tablespoon if sauce is stiff.

Step 4: Stuff falafel, tomato, lettuce (if you choose) into pitas. Serve with yogurt sauce on side and fresh veggies like spears of cucumbers and red peppers.

Enjoy!! we sure did!!