Insta Recap

Well, better late than never, right?!  Forgive the lack of posts, but it's been quite a busy two weeks in our household.  Here's a glimpse into our lives the last couple of weeks.  Enjoy!

{Feb. 8}

Smokey sunning himself

 

{Feb. 9}

Found this awesome new pillow for the couch on clearance at Nebraska Furniture Mart!

(The green one on the right.)

 {Feb. 10} 

Ashley happened to be in town for business.

So we ventured out for a yummy dinner at Extra Virgin.

As anticipated - no people pics, just food.  We're so predictable!

 

{Feb. 11}

Silly girls!

 

{Feb. 12}

Teddi with a cute little smirk

 {Feb. 13}

K & T fun!

 {Feb. 14}

Happy Birthday, Mr. Miles!  The big 2!

{Feb. 15}

We traveled down to San Antonio that week to attend Chad's grandmother's memorial.

Here's a pic of Grandma Jeanne in her younger days.

 {Feb. 16}

I can't believe Hanna is already 8 months old!

{Feb. 20}

Tried a new restaurant, Nguyen Pho & Grill, in our old stomping grounds...the River Market.  It was quite delish! 

My bowl of Pho was the largest I've ever seen!

 

 {Feb. 21}

We also hit up Garozzo's in the River Market this weekend also where 

Chad had the largest bowl of pasta ever!  7 lbs of pasta!

We promptly took home the left overs, which should feed us for 3 more meals!

A great pic of Lucky using our new camera!

 

 

All Grown Up

I've never been consistent about taking care of my skin.  I know that I need to take care of it - especially my face - but I just never do.  I'm actually pretty good about moisturizing but that's about it.  Occasionally this weighs on my mind and I vow to be better.  I buy a cleanser and the ritual typically lasts less than a week.  I just don't make the time for it and typically go to bed with the remnants of that day's makeup still on my face.  Horrible, right?!?!  I know, I know - but I still do it.

So since my NY Resolution was to do things that I'm passionate about.  I need to be passionate about skin care...but I AM passionate about ME!  LOL!  This means that I need to take better care of myself!!  I MUST take better care of myself!!  So here goes...

I read a ton of blogs via Bloglovin' with a variety of different focuses.  I've been keeping an eye on those that recommend certain skin care products, but the amount of skin care options out there is really overwhelming.  It's kind of crazy really!  I found myself spending time on various websites (Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom) perusing different skin care products but not actually buying anything.  It seemed like such a commitment to make without being sure of the product itself.  I mean skin care is such a personal decision based on your type of skin, which even tends to change over time.  Mine has changed from super oily to a bit drier as I've "aged".  Ouch.  Such a horrible word!  

Anyway, I decided that I would ask around on Facebook to see what others were using.  I think I got around 15 responses all recommending different products.  AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I thought that I'd never be able to decide.  After a few more days of scouring websites, I did it!  I finally made a decision!  Woot woot!

I decided upon a line by Ole Henrisken, which was recommended by a good friend of mine.  What actually did it for me was that I could buy this cute little sample pack for a very reasonable price.  So I get to try 7 different products!  I've been using it for a week now, and I can actually say that my skin feels soooo much better.  Even though I was good about moisturizing before, it feels more hydrated now...and a bit tighter.  Now any products used consistently for a week would probably make my face feel better.  LOL!  Now I just need to get through another week of use to hit the two week "habit building" threshold!  I am finding myself looking forward to the short ritual every night though.

Wish me luck!

Cheers! 

Insta Recap

Well another week has snuck by me...almost wihtout be noticing.  Work has been crazy busy since 2015 began - pretty exhausting.  Hence my lack of posts lately and lack of pics below.  

{Feb 1}

We enjoyed the Super Bowl from the comfort of our own building - an HOA-hosted party.

Love, love, love just walking upstairs after a fun night!

I made some scrumptious Mexican dip to add to the extravagant spread.

 

{Feb 4}

 Stole pics of these cuties to share with you!

K&T traveling back to The Lou from the West coast.

 

My little Hanna Banana in the new jammies that Aunt Lisa & Uncle Chad got her!

Love her smiles!

 {Feb 5}

A snowy afternoon

{Feb 7}

Enjoyed the lovely weather today outside and then made this lovely meal!

Cheers!

 

Random Reading

If you're in the Midwest - as I am - you should be enjoying some unseasonably warm weather this weekend.  You'll definitely want to save this post for when the temps drop back down closer to normal later this week.  Enjoy!


{Fabulous}
I'm seriously crushing on this kitchen tile backsplash.  Makes me want a new kitchen...and a butler's pantry!!


{Food}
Interesting healthy seafood guide. 


{Fun}
How much fun would it be to actually attend an awards show?!?!  Knowing that I'll never be there, it was at least interesting to read this. 


{Self}
Sadly, my workaholic self can relate to most of these characteristics.  This is something that I'm working on diligently this year...being less of a workaholic, I mean. 

Local KC: Uncommon Stock

Think Local - Buy Local - Be Local

 I've recently discovered another local shop that I wish to share...only this time we can eat the wares!  Yahoo!

Uncommon Stock

Uncommon Stock is local, downtown KC business started by an individual who owns two very delicious restaurants - Happy Gillis & Genessee Royale Bistro.  I originally found the shop while searching for a place where I could buy bone broth.  (Bone broth? More to come on that later.)  This business rents a store front not far from us that is open 2 days/week and also distributes to local grocers.  They post the soups on their website and Facebook page each week and you can call and order ahead of time to be sure you get some.  Because once it's gone - it's gone!  

Not only do they have bone broth and several different stocks (beef, chicken & veal), they have some very creative soups.  So far the soups have been fabulous!  Here's a list of what we've tried so far.  Don't they sound fabulous?!?

Cuban Black Bean

Mixed Bean and Smoked Ham Soup with Roasted Jalapeno

Winter Squash Soup with Pear & Ginger

Yellow Split Pea Soup with Maple-Hickory Smoked Bacon & Rosemary
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Their website is so user-friendly.  It details the ingredients of every soup; its freezability; and whether it's vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free.  How awesome is that??? 

Come Visit Us!

Insta Recap

This week has flown by!  Today is the first day since last Sunday that I've actually sat down to work on my blog.  Work was crazy busy this week, and I'm going to have to find some time today to work some more.  Hopefully, I'll be able to do that before our OPP Super Bowl party tonight!!

I did manage to take - or steal - a few pics this week.  Enjoy! 

{Jan 27}

Miss Teddi

 

{Jan 29}

K&T take Cali!

My sweet cousin and her adorable daughter are spending time with family and friends this week out in the Sacramento & San Francisco areas.  

This is them near Cascade Falls in the Redwood Forest.

{Jan 30}

Love this pic!  T is dreaming of all her favorite things!

{Jan 31}

Christmas in January!

Saturday we celebrated our final Christmas of 2014 - in 2015.  LOL!  

The Gaks, Gills & Gravelles got together for a Triple G Christmas!

Love of fun & shenanigans were had!

  

Celebrating two different birthdays in addition to Christmas.

Happy Birthday, Ellie & Miles!

 

The blanket I made for Miss Teddi!

Love the colors!

Cheers!

 

   

 

Insta Recap

Well, another week has flown by!  I absolutely love how warm it's been this past week...and supposed to be again this week!  We took full advantage of the weather yesterday, as you'll see by our pics below.  Enjoy!

{Jan 18}

Our household gained another new Le Creuset!  We're hooked!

Thank you Home Goods!

Chad all pimped out in his new robe!

#christmasinjanuary

{Jan 19}

My view from the traction table at the Chiropractor.  

Exciting stuff!  I was obviously reaching for my photo of the day! LOL!

{Jan 21}

Lucky chillin' in the sun.

{Jan 22}

Dinner for One!  Avocado Toast it is!

{Jan 23}

Savory Soup!

{Jan 24}
We've been meaning to walk to the Soldier's Memorial for some time now.  
Never did I think we'd do it in January!  Sunny & upper 50s today!

Love living next to a park in the city!

The Soldier's Memorial.  We can see this monument from our condo.

View of the downtown skyline from the Soldier's Memorial.
One of the best in the city!

The Southern view.  Our building on the right.

Cheers!

Random Reading

Weekend reading.  Enjoy!

{Home}

These wallpapers will probably, no doubt, give me a seizure...or some kind of paranoia!  You're probably saying to yourself, "why would butterflies do that?!?!?"  Yes, I know, I'm odd...BUT I do not, I repeat do not like butterflies.  Never.  Ever.

{Self}

I so need to take this advice and run with it.  Anything to reduce stress!!!! 

{Face}

I must admit that I don't take care of my face as good as I should.  I often go to bed at night without washing/cleansing my face.  I know that I should take better care of it but somehow never make time for it.  So...Must.  Try.  This. 

{Fashion}

The ultimate guide to cleaning out your closet.  Wish I would have had this when I cleaned out mine!

{Food}

Interesting take on pancakes.  May need to try these next time my GF Momma comes to visit.

{Fave Blog of the Week}

Love all of these!  So cute and meaningful!

On Pins and Needles

Hehe.  I couldn't resist the cartoon.  Any cartoon with cats is good with me!  :)

If you read my recent Insta Recap post - or just by the cartoon above - you may have guessed that I've started receiving acupuncture treatments.  I've had a couple of treatments so far, and I must say that I really enjoy them!! 

The reported benefits of acupuncture are abundant - reduced stress, improved digestion, improved sleep and reduced pain.  It can be used to treat a variety of conditions.  So far I can say that my stress has been less and my sleep a bit improved.  I'm currently receiving treatments twice a week and hope to see even more benefits soon.

Wish me luck!

Insta Recap

It's time for another photo-of-the-day recap already.  I don't think I quite managed to take a photo each day this past week, but I took multiple on other days.  Sometimes the days just get away from me.  So I borrowed from others again this week.  Enjoy!

 {Jan 12 - Mr. Miles}

One day he'll fit in Daddy's shoes!

{Jan 15 - Miss Tinsley}

Want some Cheerios?

{Jan 16}

A little electro-acupuncture never hurt anyone!

This cutie patootie - Miss Hanna - is already 7 months old!!

Yummy frittatas at home in The Lou courtesy of Chef John.

{Jan 17}

Can barely believe you can find these in STL!  They fly off the shelves the same day in KC!

Miss Ellie wearing the new birthday outfit we bought her.  Adorbs!

Cheers!