Holiday Getaway

So we ditched out on Spokane and spent the 4th in Seattle! The weekend could not have been better. Pictures of our trip coming tomorrow. Stay tuned...

Summer Bevy

My most favorite summer beverage is a tall, ice cold glass of mint limeade. When I lived in Utah I use to go the Provo Farmer's Market every Saturday. There was a stand that sold the most amazing limeade that my taste buds had ever come in contact with! I copycated the recipe and now I can have it when every my little heart desires.

Mint Limeade

1 large mason jar

5 small limes

1/2 c. organic sugar (it has to be organic. that's the secret ingredient)

mint leaves

h2o

Half the limes and use a good citrus squeezer to get all the juice out. I like using this one. Pour lime juice into the mason jar. Fill jar with water-not all the way, leave about 2 inches. Add sugar, put lid on and shake shake shake! Next add your mint leaves. I like to pour a little of limeade into a bowl and muddle the mint leaves. Add back to the mason jar and repeat your shake shake shakes! Pour over ice (or in my case just drink straight out of the jar) and enjoy!

Happy Summering!

Blog neglect

If you're wondering where I've been:

Moving.

We've moved into a house! Isn't she cute? I am so excited to have a yard, loads more space and luckily for you a guest bedroom! Come visit.

Popsicle eating.

I can not stop eat bomb pops. Blast you Walmart for conveniently having these delicious treats always in stock!

Enjoy the outdoors.

I was not feeling Spokane for the first 7 months I was here. I really thought winter was year round. But now this place is gorgeous. Like really gorgeous. We live just a hop, skip and a jump away from an amazing park that we love to go on walks in. Please summer, stay awhile! I'm lovin' the sunshine.

Just so you know...

I use google reader. If you blog is one of those that only show the title of your new post and I have to click on it to go to your website/blog to read it-I don't.

Sorrs.

Story of my life!

This is so me.

picture via Cup of Jo

Paris

Remember how I blogged about wanting to get kissed atop the Eiffel Tower? Well, I've found a way and it's by winning this contest! I have been following Jordan's blog for quite some time now. It is one of my absolute favorites. When I read that she was giving away this little getaway I was so so excited! So cross your fingers and toes guys because me along with thousands of other people are trying to win this trip! (Hopefully me though...)

Picture from Oh Happy Day of course :)

America's favorite past time

Last weekend Jason and I went to the Gonzaga baseball tournament. It was over the span of three days and for the most part it was a blast! Spokane has been having some odd cold fronts for this time of year. The pictures above are from Friday's game-rain, hail and about 45 degrees. By Sunday's game though the weather was perfect-sunny and in the low 70's. I really love going to baseball games. I grew up going to spring training games back and AZ so baseball has always had a special place in my heart. There's nothing better then eating hot dogs, drinking a coke and cheering on your favorite team to really get summer started! And the players in those cute uniforms aren't that bad either ;)