Mother + Daughter Journal

I'm mom to all girls, 4 of them.  When they are little and home all day with me it's easy to know everything about them; I love that!  When they go to school,  let me tell ya, friends, it gets crazy.  They are gone all day, then its homework or piano or dance or whatever else they have going on.   It's hard to have talks about hopes and dreams, in the 10 min we have in the car (don't care for that as much).

So... when our girls turn 8 we start a mother/daughter journal.  We write about whatever we want.  We take turns writing back and forth and tucking it under each other's pillow.   A sweet little thing, her and I will always treasure.

(This idea came from my friend Tabitha, Thanks so much for sharing it with me.)
 Danyelle 
   

A little bit of Pretty.

I love finding out new things that simply make me feel beautiful. One of those is a fresh coat of fingernail polish. I could still be in my sweats and feel classy at the same time. It reminds me of my worth, and some how gives me an extra boost of confidence. I love seeing those beauty's after a finished load of dishes. I smile when I'm writing a note to a friend. It's quite a little thing. But it's one thing that makes me feel beautiful. 

What makes you feel pretty? 

[Lacey]

Word of the Year.

My new word. 

I've done this for a few years now.  And I love it!  At the beginning of every year I pick a word.  A word that motivates me to be different,...to be better.   

This year I'm not going to worry so much and let more insignificant things go.

This year I'm going to slow down and enjoy beautiful little things.

This year I'm going to find joy in having less.

And this year I'm going to choose to spend my time on that which matters most.

You should give it a try.  You wouldn't believe the power of one simple word.

Heres to a New Year and a Fresh Start!

Danyelle

Getting started

Excited to get started on this adventure of blogging. I have a few things in life that I'm passionate about and so glad I get to share them with you.

One of those passions is my roll as mother and wife. So cooking and creating new delectable dishes is a fav of mine (even though technically mr. Wonderful did this one). This recipe is a new favorite in our house. We totally devoured it. It's sweet but with a little spice. Enjoy! 

Mango Salsa

2 cups diced Roma tomatoes 5-6 romas

1 1/2 cups diced mango (1 ½ mangos)

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 half bell pepper

1 green onion

½ seeded jalapeno (more for more hot)

 

Process everything but mango and tomatoes first until even. Then add mango and tomatoes. Process to desired thickness and size.

 

[Lacey]