DeLeon Dialogue

In Loving Memory... The Big 3-0 part I

3.18.2013

Shawn surprised me with a trip to North Phoenix to visit my Dad's grave. It had been so long since I've been, sadly, I couldn't remember exactly where it was. Shawn did research unbeknownst me and found every out. It was one of the most thoughtful things he's ever done. I talk about visiting often but haven't had the courage to make the trip. It's hard to relive his memory. It was cool to have the girls there and we're able to have a little chat about death. After looking for what seemed like forever I saw his name. I immediately felt a lump in my throat and my eyes began to fill with tears. Shawn and the girls left me a few minutes with him. He was with his baby girl celebrating her 30th!! I am finally at peace with him looking over us. I am so happy with where I am in life and know he would be so proud!

I love you Daddy!

xoxo

There are so many restaurants that I wanted to try out for the longest time. Most of which are in Phoenix. I made a promise to visit my dad more regular so we've decided to make a tradition of trying a new place on that side of town each visit. We tried out Rock Bottom Brewery.

Highly recommended!

We started out with Jalapeno spinach cheese dip, Delicious!

Shawn ordered Just Hot Enough Burger. Absolutely amazing. I had a hard time deciding if this was the best burger I've had or Diablo Burger in Flagstaff. I would say their about tied.

I ordered the Margherita Pizza, it was okay.

That same weekend we went to Shawn's parents for little get together. Trying to take a good picture with wild one Sammy was a little challenging but cute to see the progression of the photos I got.

He has the attention span of a typical one year old. :)

Baby Issac's first outing was for my Birthday!!
So sweet!

Issac Kamar Wells

Issac Kamar Wells

3:23 am on March 7, 2013

6 pounds, 7 oz and 19 3/4 in long

I am so proud to have a third nephew. He is just so darling. Kelly and Kenny will be great parents and I'm so excited for them and their future. Unfortunately we couldn't be there for the delivery but glad to hear things went well.

We love you Issac and look forward to watching you grow!

xoxo

Dining Room

3.03.2013

Dining Room Reveal

Pictures we took on our honeymoon to Puerto Rico.

I plan to have them made into canvas.

I have a lot still planned for our Dining Room, more to come…

Pasta with Zucchini, tomatoes and Creamy Lemon-Yogurt Sauce

3.02.2013

Pasta with zucchini, tomatoes and creamy lemon yogurt sauce

Ingredients:

8 ounces whole what pasta

1/2 c nonfat plain greek yogurt

1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp grated lemon zest

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 Tbsp olive oil

3 medium zucchini cut into small pieces

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 pint of tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the past, and cook until al dente. Remove 1/4 c of the cooking water, and set it aside. Drain the past. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, Parmesan lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, and cook just until wilted.

4. Push aside the zucchini to the sides of the pan and add garlic. Cook until golden brown.

5. Mix the garlic into the zucchini.

6. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until softened.

7. Transfer the zucchini mixture to the yogurt mixture and stir. Add the cooking water from pasta, if necessary to thin.

Enjoy!

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Have I done lost my mind??

As you may know we just moved into our house in April of 2012. Well we've been working hard at making our house a home. First major project was painting. Other minor things trickled after that. I guess as we age our sense of style changes, well as I'm approaching 30 {16 days} my style with decor has also changed. Which leads me the title of this post... I want to re-do a lot! Major change will be paint colors. I look around my home and although I love it, its too dark and boring for me. I want to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone for some re-decorating.

Here are some of my inspiration...