Our Nature Adventure

We *finally* had a nice day! It's either been sunny but freezing, or warm-ish and raining for a few weeks now, but we finally had a nice sunny warm day earlier this week and we went on a really long walk. My 2 year old loves to collect things and he brought everything home to be able to show daddy:





I meant to put these up the day of, but we were super busy around here! I can't wait til summer hits and our schedules relax a bit.

Craftiness

I used to be a big scrapbooker. I really loved it! Unfortunately it was the first budget cut we made when my husband lost his job unexpectedly 2 years ago. We cut a lot of things, but I was sad to see that money go. I used up most of my stash and then I literally haven't bought a single scrapbooking item in 2 years. I've gone digital and I'm so glad I did! The only expense has been printing my pages, and I don't mind that since I can wait until we have a little extra wiggle room in the budget before I print. Before I couldn't scrapbook at all unless we had money for supplies. Now, if I could just find more time to actually do it...

My other hobbies come and go. I like to crochet and cross stitch and sew a little, but I have not had much time (or money!) for extras since having the boys. I'm starting to get back into it a little, and here was the inspiration- The Emmeline Apron. See that gorgeous apron on the right? It has me itching to sew again!

Menu Plan Monday

I'm sticking with easy fast known recipes this week as we're still working on unpacking the house and my husband and I are both tired. Right now he cooks two nights a week which has really been a blessing for me. He became a full-time student again a few months ago so it has meant a big change around here! He works overnights part time and goes to school during the day, and I work in my studio here at home. Since I am working a little more he is taking care of our boys in the evenings some and cooking a bit. He has always been really helpful about household tasks, but I have really appreciated his extra help with those 2 meals.

I want to get back to trying a new recipe about once a week- hopefully by this summer!



Monday- Tacos

Tuesday- Chicken & Dumplings and Veggies

Wednesday- Spaghetti

Thursday- Leftovers

Friday- Lemon pepper Chicken and Broccoli

Saturday- Quesadillas

Sunday- dinner with In-laws :)