New.Things.

Ok...I need opinions.

How do you feel about the longer shorts, skinny belt and shirt tucked in?

I'm not quite sure how I feel about it! I haven't worn a belt in years!! Except for a belt around the waste with a dress...

I'm trying to mix it up. I know it's nothing drastic! Just something new!

Your thoughts...please!

I'm about to go pick Shane up and he will def. tell me what he thinks once he sees me! haha!

fill.in.the.____.friday.

1. My plans this summer include: Finding a job...(boo, I know!) Hanging out with my love, finding new things to do in California and waiting for visitors!! :) Shanes parents are coming in August and my mom is coming in September!! YAY!!

2. The best summer I ever had was: This has been the best summer so far...but past summers when the church youth group went to centrifuge or M-fuge was always GREAT!!

3. Summer is: Shorts. flip flops. bathing suits. the smell of coconut and sunscreen. Something I love. Blonde hair getting Blonder! Fruity drinks. cookouts. flowers. being outside.  Weddings. the beach. the sun. the pool.Honeysuckles.frozen pickle juice....i could ramble on!! I love summer!!

4. My favorite summer food is: Anything off the grill!! A big juicy hamburger. Stuffed and wrapped jalapenos. Hotdogs. Grilled corn on the cobb(my favorite!) Fresh salsa!! man I am soo hungry!!!! haha!

 

5. The best way to quench a summer thirst is with: H2O first!! Then an ice cold beer!

 

 

6. My summer uniform consists of: Shorts (blue jean or gray old navy shorts), a tank or my v-neck tees, and flops...

7. The best thing about summer is: being with family :( and being out in the sun and enjoying the outdoors!!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

New golf clubs! Well not new new but new to me! Shane bought them for me as a wedding gift. So now we can play together instead of me just driving the golf cart.

We plan on going this weekend, wish me luck!!!

I'm loving the hot weather in San Diego! Usually it's pretty chilly when you go to the coast, but now, it's pretty awesome and warm! Seriously last week before we left for Vegas it was 60 degrees at the coast and now it's a warm 75!! And that means it's in the 80s inland! I'm loving it!

Pond's cold cream! I know...you are probably thinking that old ladies use that! You wanna know why they use this...because it keeps your skin young and beautiful! It gets all of your makeup off and cleanses the skin! It may not smell the best but dangit, it does a GREAT job! My grandmother uses it and she has such beautiful skin, so I figured that I mightaswell start now!!

Here is a cool ad for Pond's from back in the day!

One more thing...

My American Eagle shorts...Mine are not this torn up but they are similar. I wear these babies at least 4 times a week! I normally cannot wear American Eagle shorts or pants unless I go up about 2 sizes, but these fit perfect! I actually had to go down a size!!

That's what I'm into this week...What about you??

Vegas Vacation!

Shane and I went to Vegas for this 4 day weekend...for a little honeymoon.

We had soo much fun and did a lot in a little time!

I will just share a few pics!

Us in front of the Vegas sign.

Once we got to Vegas we checked in and headed down to Margaritaville for a late dinner.

Dinner at Margaritaville!

The husband at dinner! :)

Instead of getting 2 seperate meals we got appetizers...we do this all the time so we can sit and snack on different things!

Shrimp, crab and mushroom dip, Ahi Tuna (my favorite!) and Lava Lava Shrimp.

After dinner we saw that we could make it to the last showing of the Sirens at TI of the night. It's a very cute show but very loud!

Then we just walked around a little bit more and checked things out! Because duh, we are in the city that never sleeps!

The HOT volcano at the Mirage.

The beautiful ceiling at the Venetian.

I love this place!! Its absolutely beautiful!

Day 2: We woke up pretty early to get ourselves some chairs next to the pool. Then had breakfast in the food court. Then hit up the wave pool and the lazy river! We expected a bigger lazy river but still fun!

Delicious Watermelon Mojito.

Cupcake shop inside of our hotel!! Of course we had to try the Red velvet cupcake and a Strawberry with Cream cheese icing.

Ready to hit the strip after catching some rays!

We went to Caesars Palace first to check out the Forum shops, which takes about 2-3 hours to see everything!

In front of the fountain.

 Inside the forum shops! Soo pretty inside!!

We had a delicious late lunch/ early dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and this is the absolutely best Mojito I have ever had! I love me some fruity drinks and this was great! Passion fruit Mojito!

 I had never eaten here, so I had to text my bud Valerie and see what she recommended and she def. did not disappoint! We usually love the same foods and YEP I def. loved the Santa Fe BBQ chicken salad!!

Enough for 2 people!!

Once we refueled for more walking I noticed a line of people standing outside of a store in the forum shops and ol Dick Butkus was signing autographs and having a meet and greet! Shane is a sports fanatic so of course we had to meet him!

Shane has always heard rumors about a guy from Bruce knowing Dick...and after he asked Shane where he was from, he knew exactly where Bruce, MS was!! It was crazy! And Awesome! Shane was grinning from ear to ear! I loved seeing him that excited!!

Then we got some Gelato which topped off our day at Caesar's Palace!!

Then we went back to New York New York Hotel and Casino to ride the coaster.

And of course I had to take a picture with a showgirl!

Pretty cool coaster that starts out inside then goes outside then goes back inside of the casino!

I'm sure we walked about 3-4 miles!

We went to Paris to see the inside of the casino and hotel and I fell in love with the bathrooms there!!

I could soo see this sink in our guest bathroom/ hall bathroom!

I just love it!!

We had to checkout the MGM.

They had some cute kitties!! lol.

We were soo tired from all of the walking in our flip flops!! Shane's poor feet were so messed up after walking so much!! So we went back to the room to get ready for another day of walking!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

Today I found out that Shane gets a FOUR DAY WEEKEND!!!!

Now with the Navy, this is hardly ever happens...to us at least!

So we are definately taking advantage of this and having a mini honeymoon! :)

And we are going to........

I cannot wait!

I have never been! And we are soo excited!!!

Shane and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this hot sauce!

The recipe for the Asian glazed drummies called for this and we have had it on everything since we got it! (yes, even breakfast!)

Clinique Lash Power Mascara!!

I love this mascara because I have always had issues with my eyes watering or being dry due to my contacts and this stuff doesn't budge when I have those problems! So cry away and this mascara isn't going anywhere! The only way to take it off is with a slightly wet warm cloth, makeup remover doesn't get it off.

V-neck T's

I love these!! It's always my go to shirt! So comfy and cute!

(and it only cost $8)

What are you loving these days??

Aspirations....

I hope to be like this woman one day!

Go to a baseball game with the family and BAM, catch a fly ball with baby in arms!!

(The poor womans husband was telling his wife on the way to the game that he has never caught a foul ball in all his 30 years. And her response, "Well today just might be your day!")

Maybe next time hon...haha!

Call. Me. Betty. Crocker.

....Well not really, but I am trying!
Last night, I really felt the urge to cook!! and boy did I do some cooking!
On the menu:
Asian Glazed Drumsticks...OH MY GOODNESS, you have to try this!! It's AWESOME!!
Mine did not glaze like the picture, but it was absolutely Delicious!

Get the recipe HERE!

Steamed Broccoli and Carrots

Boiled Cabbage

I just used Water, 2 bouillon cubes, a little bacon grease and salt & pepper.

Very easy!!

Then for DESSERT!!! If you don't try the Asian Glazed Drumsticks, you have to try this!!

Deep Dish Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream!!

Yes, It's a mouthful and believe me you will not be disappointed!

This recipe makes about 3 logs of cookie dough, so you can freeze the extra and have cookies anytime you want!!

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies Recipe

Based off of Bo Friberg’s Professional Pastry Chef cookbook’s Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

Ingredients

3/4 c  Light Brown Sugar
 3/4 c + 1 T  Granulated Sugar
1 c unsalted Butter
2 large Eggs
1 t Vanilla Extract
1 t Sea Salt
3 c all-purpose, unbleached Flour
1 t Baking Soda
 .75 lb Dark Chocolate (cut into 1/2″ chunks or smaller)

1 c chopped Pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 375° F (350° for convection ovens)

1. Beat together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt.

2. Sift together the flour and baking soda. Stir into batter, then add chocolate chunks and stir until well mixed.

3. Roll into 1 1/2″ thick logs. If not using soon, freeze the logs for future use, otherwise cut the cookies into equal portions, about 3/4″ thick.

4. Pat the discs even and circular then place on a silpat or baking paper lined sheet pan. Space the cookies so they won’t bake into each other when they spread.

Now for the Deep Dish Cookies...

Deep Dish Cookies – Chocolate Chunk Pecan w/ Vanilla Ice Cream

dough from Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

4″ ramekins (or other small baking dish)

 Vanilla Ice Cream

 Preheat oven to 375° F (350° for convection ovens)

1. Fill ramekins 1/2″ deep with raw cookie dough. Place ramekins on sheet pan and put in middle rack of oven. Bake 12-18 min., or until top starts to turn golden brown. (remember you want them slightly undercooked, but not too doughy.)

2. Remove from oven and place each ramekin on a napkin (this allows you to hold the hot dish as you eat your dessert delight.) Top with a couple scoops of ice cream. Grab a spoon and enjoy.

As easy as baking cookies!

Oh man!! soo good!! Still a little doughy...

Enjoy, and let me know if you try it, and what you think!!

I truly believe...The way to a mans Heart is through his stomach!

And I had one happy man...fall asleep on the couch last night...

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