1. smoothies in the morning. parker likes to take his in a big cup these days. and he’d also like it if you let him do it all by himself please and thank you. don’t even think about helping. (our favorite – any combination as long as it includes banana and spinach.)
2. jora’s instagram feed. she and her family are spending seven (count it, seven) months in positano (in positano. it bears repeating.). one of my favorite places ever. her feed is my number one right now.
3. walking in from the grocery store to steve and parker eating oatmeal and watching planet earth. specifically, the monkeys. like a pair of sweet old men, those two.
4. reading this book. i think i’ll talk more about it in the future, but for now, i’ll say, it is giving this overburdened by the troubles of the world girl (that’s me) some comfort. and i can be a pretty big naysayer of these types of books, so i guess it’s saying a lot?
5. burrito bowls. guys, it’s like the perfect shoot-i-forgot-about-dinner dinner. vegetarian or with meat, it’s delicious and everyone loves them. rice, sauteed veggies, chopped lettuce, beans, cheese, sour cream… yum.
6. getting in bed at night and, as long as it’s not too late, watching an episode of game of thrones with steve. yep, megan roped us in. holy violence! but still, a little addicted.
7. the wedding i saw on ashley’s blog. oh my gosh. sorry friends and family, but i could’ve bagged the whole day and done it this way.
8. lindsey’s sense of humor. she is seriously funny. the other day steve and i were talking about how actors and actresses are so tiresome sometimes and, without missing a beat, she goes, “ugh! i’m right here!”
9. converse in a color called beach glass??? yes.
10. we’re coming up on two. it makes my heart a little heavy, i’m going to be honest. one to two went by faster than zero to one. nevertheless, here’s the little montage (long montage, actually) i did for his first birthday.
you got some good things lately?
Those converse are AWESOME! And smoothies are the best way to start the day, especially with banana!!
Love me some smoothies in the morning and all of ours include spinach and almost always a banana…yum! The color of those converse, best ever! Those pictures from the wedding in the woods….AMAZING….wow, I think I could have bagged the whole day and done that too, SO Beautiful!!!
Happy Monday!
First of all, love your blog! I live in the Boston area too. Secondly, my mom actually wrote a similar book about questions about heaven, near-death experiences and the world religions approach to the afterlife. I know I'm biased, but it has helped many people through tough times in their life and is also full of the most incredible stories. The Kindle edition is coming soon!
http://www.amazon.com/Case-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Afterlife/dp/1559497017
thank you!!! and how exciting your mom's published!
my dad bought that book at Costco when I was home a few weeks ago! it sounds really interesting. I'm totally going to steal it from him when he's finished.
haha, lindsay sounds so funny! definitely going to check out the proof of heaven book.
Can you believe that Chris hates burrito bowls? Its one of my life's greatest disappointments 😉 because I could surely eat them every single day. We're coming up on three (Friday!) and I can't believe it. I think two to three went even faster. I guess that's the way it goes? Until maybe they are teenagers? You could speak to this 😉
CHRIS IS SUCH A PARTY POOPER.
don't tell me two to three goes faster!!!
i've been wanting to read that book. i read an article about it awhile ago and was hooked! also–burrito bowls are the grandest. except we take the lazy way out and stop at Chipotle….which tends to happen at least once a week now. but i'm not complaining. can't believe Parker will be two! hold onto these moments, they are precious.
dude, if i didn't have such an army to feed here, i'd take the chipotle route too 🙂
Holy violence but holy hot guys, you should watch The Vikings!! I think you can still watch all the episodes for FREE on the History Channel website.
Hate to sound stupid but can you pls explain the 'bowl' part of burrito bowl? have never heard of this yummy and easy sounding meal and could really use a 'family favorite' right now. thanks.
basically, it's all in a bowl instead of a shell – think of it as a chipotle burrito without the wrap! rice/lettuce/beans/meat (or no meat)/peppers + onions / cheese and sour cream! all in a bowl.
Agree! Jora's feed is amazing! A dream come true, someday!!
Love all of these things! My little guy does a spinach/banana/blueberry almost every morning as well! Converse-I want now.
XO
That book looks interesting. I am not really sure what I believe but it wouldn't hurt to read something about where people do believe!
I want those Converse. And we've been killing burrito bowls about every night. I was really shocked at how much my meat eating husband was content with salads.
Two years? Oh man… I remember when you announced you were preggo. Time flies!
time flies indeed. and yes! burrito bowls! all the time!
Look up @garypeppergirl on Instagram. She's in Cinque Terre right now and it's ridiculous. And if you love Cinque Terre, put Beautiful Ruins on your list of summer books to read.
Intrigued to hear your thoughts on Proof of Heaven 🙂
just checked her feed. it's killing me. in a good way.
Hi! It's Cambria here.. I finally (and happily) checked out your blog. Your writing is so honest and real. And your story! What an incredible one. I am so very glad I stopped by. ^^^I also second Fran's comment about Beautiful Ruins^^^
hey cambria!! thank you! and… based on the cover of that book alone, i'm checking it out.
How magical is that wedding?! Oh love it.
Please tell me how you might possibly figure out how to slow down time?! My little guy is 10 months and it has flown!
can't figure it out :- but i'm with ya, mama.
Got any smoothie recipes to share? I've been getting into having them with my breakfast but most of the ones with spinach require ingredients I don't have on hand like almond milk. Although I may have to invest in it…
if i don't have almond milk, i'll use orange juice, water, coconut milk… whatever – just for a little liquid to blend it up good!
I absolutely love that mountain wedding! I knew the spot immediately. It's called Rattlesnake Ridge and my sis and I hike it all the time in the summer. AMAZING views….
i'd like to visit 🙂
I highly recommend Seattle (and surrounding areas). It seems like a city you would get along with.
i am considering getting a pair of Converse when we are in the states next week…white or off white was on my radar…but who can say no a color called BEACH glass?
i gotta admit, i love the white ones too. (and black. and red, which i have, but the lighter colors are calling my name these days.) buy all the converse.
Im so glad youre reading proof of heaven. Isnt it fantastic? I gobbled that up and held onto every word. Thought it was extremely convincing and comforting and really changed my perspective and offered peace. Ive been meaning ti write more about it but just havent gotten to it yet! So glad to hear you're enjoying it too 🙂
yes, i'm surprised how much i'm enjoying it!! more to come 🙂
Im so glad youre reading proof of heaven. Isnt it fantastic? I gobbled that up and held onto every word. Thought it was extremely convincing and comforting and really changed my perspective and offered peace. Ive been meaning ti write more about it but just havent gotten to it yet! So glad to hear you're enjoying it too 🙂
And now I will be buying those shoes. Thanks.
get it guuuurl.
i'm so glad to hear you're really liking proof of heaven! we chose that as our next book club pick, and i'll be honest, i was skeptical. i'll be starting it in a couple days so we'll see, i'll be reading with an open mind 🙂
let me know what you think!!
POSITANO for 7 MONTHS?!?!? how can I do this??
i mean, yeah, positano is amazing but HELLO AMANDA SO IS JAPAN. 🙂
I love this post. Thanks for introducing me to Jora's instagram – 7 months in Positano sounds like pure bliss! Also loving those beach glass converse. Have fun with your sweet kiddos this summer, love the smoothie pic.
Love Game of Thrones. Such a great show!
We're a big fan of smoothies here, too!
I would adore visiting Italy, I will check out the book… maybe..my niece had neurosurgery this spring … , LOVE that color … I must find those chuck for myself
ooh and we just started Game of Thrones .. like 4?5? episodes in … 🙂