Fashionista

Shawn’s grandmother Gigi informed us of a fashion show at Dilliards.  Shawn and I were so excited to have them strut their stuff.  They do at home all the time.  Of course when we got there they were a little shy but none the less I was proud.  Prior the day of the fashion show, Shawn and I went the mall with girls and picked out an outfit for them and two accessories.  Unfortunately the woman we spoke to told us the wrong time.  We showed up one hour before we were supposed to.  To pass them time we headed to the food court to enjoy some lunch and then took the girls on the carousel.  We arrived back and Dilliards and changed the girls.  They looked so cute!  I hope to have them do more events like this.

Aren’t they ADORABLE?!  The girls had so much fun!  It certainly wore them out!  Later that day we went over to Stacy and Dylan’s place to celebrate Grandma Nancy’s 75th Birthday!

 

Taste of the South

Who doesn't like some good ole' fried chicken?!  I am working on perfecting my recipe, but it was uh so delicious!  I decided to pound down some of the pieces of chicken that I had in the fear of them not getting cooked completely through.  Once I was done pounding I had set up a work station.  A bowl of whole wheat flour, eggs, and finally saltine crackers (crunched up).  I am all about flavor when I cook so I added spices to the crackers; pepper, salt, cumin, Italian spices.  Once the chicken was completely covered in pure goodness I dropped the chicken in a pan of warm oil.  I cooked each side about 5 minutes.  If you like crispy chicken this is a must try.   

Because I can not get enough of them...

My girls are amazing me every single day with their spunky attitudes.  Prior to having kids of my own, I always heard horror stories of Terrible TWO'S.  Well, I completely disagree it's Terrible THREE'S!!!

Even though I can not get enough of these two girls of mine.  They have been more difficult than ever before.  Parenting is both the hardest and most rewarding job I have ever had, and ever will!  I have thought a lot about taking some parenting classes, however I can't help but to research online for free advice.  Can't beat free!  On a different note I think we have found a preschool for the girls at an affordable rate.  Ironically when I went to the facility to check it out I ran into a friend from H.S. It makes me so much better to know that when they are there they have someone with them that I personally know!  This week I'm working on getting lunch bags, sheets, and blankets for them to take to school everyday.  I am so excited for them but extremely NERVOUS too!  My little girls are growing up so fast!  TOO fast!

Lately when the girls get out of control I give them a wet mop or rag and they go to town cleaning.  It's a win-win.

I have not been able to keep Ava in her panties.  She likes to be free I guess.
 I couldn't get myself to post her bare booty so I added a cute little present. HeHe

Apparently they both needed to go potty at the same time.  Crazy Girlies

I love you TOO much girls!

My dancing angels.  True talent I tell you!

Yumm-o Dinner

Our dinner last night was so delicious I felt it was totally blog worthy.

There is simply no other way to cook corn on the cob other than the grill.  First we rubbed butter, salt, and pepper and grilled for about 10 min.  Once it was done I melted butter with chopped cilantro and brushed on.  So Delicious!

I have actually never made bbq chicken before but thought it would go great with a salad and corn on the cob.  Check out where I got the original recipe!  http://www.ourfamilyworld.com/2011/09/02/grill-two-meals-in-one-bbq-cola-chicken/#more-4861

This is one of the best salads I have ever made.  So light and fresh.  I will definitely have this several times during summer.   http://laylita.com/recipes/2008/02/15/garden-salad-with-lime-cilantro-dressing/   

Fourth Of July

Happy Fourth Of July

We had a very relaxing fourth celebration.  Oh how nice it was to have a day off, even if it was in the middle of the week.  The weather in my opinion was Ah-mazing!  Such a nice day.  We decided to take the girls and dogs on a walk in the rain.  How many times does that happen in AZ, NEVER!  We even stopped by the park and played in the rain.  The day ended with playing with sparklers in the backyard.  What a fantastic day it was!

Originally we started with a hole in a solo cup, the handle still got really hot so we moved to pot holders.