{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

~ Capturing the context of everyday life ~

{Pretty}

My little girl is one!

...and she is SO {HAPPY!}

{Funny}

While I was on vacation visiting a friend, I was asked to help with some decorating in the kitchen. My friend had mentioned how much she'd love a backsplash, and I remembered that. Using things she already had in the house, like these cute little nutcracker toothpicks, I was able to make her a backsplash! It was somewhat of a joke, but it's really kind of nice, isn't it?

{REAL} - I've been on a culinary kick lately, and my cooking has been quite yummy, if I do say so myself!

Chicken Cordon Bleu

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-cordon-bleu-ii/

Here's a recipe for healthy sloppy joes my friend shared with me while I was traveling. Don't forget to toast the buns! It makes a difference!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/sloppy-joes-recipe/index.html

Leila's DELICIOUS spinach...

http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/2012/03/chicken-lightly-seasoned-easy-family.html