Happy Birthday Pup!

Bella turns 2 today, we're celebrating 

with a few extra doggie treats around here! 

Green Monster Smoothie

Yesterday I found the perfect recipe for combining fruits and spinach in a smoothie that surprisingly tastes really good. I can be somewhat of a picky eater, meaning I don't like most fruits and vegetables, which is why I was so happy that I liked this combo of fruit and spinach! It's so healthy, plus I don't have to pinch my nose while I drink it to avoid the taste. yay! Here is the recipe:

1 banana, roughly chopped
4 or 5 strawberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 small peach, peeled and roughly chopped
1 heaping cup (or more) fresh spinach leaves, thoroughly rinsed
splash vanilla soy milk
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup crushed ice
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
*this recipe makes a very large smoothie- two could easily share.


Found via pinterest

life lately, according to my iphone

1. While watering the ferns yesterday, I found a hidden bird's nest.

2. The sky looked so pretty tonight. I'm starting to think fall is in the air. yay! 

3. Bella stares at me while I study, I think she is trying to say, "You're boring, come play with me."

4. A pretty hydrangea plant at my parent's house, looking forward to going there this weekend! 

Thankful.

I must say I've been very thankful for technology lately, 

especially skype/face-time. Husband is in a different state during 

this month, next month, and the month after for his 4th year 

rotations. Although he's able to come home on some 

weekends, I sure do miss him during the week. 

Thankfully skype makes things just a tad bit better! 

Bella meets Jackson

Last week, when we were at the farm, Bella had her first encounter 

with a horse. At first she was terrified, then we handed her the rope and 

suddenly she was back to her puppy self. Tug is probably her favorite game, 

but apparently it's even better with a horse! 

Weekend on the farm

breakfast date

Breakfast dates with my sister always proves to be a great time. 

We talked about wedding plans and brainstormed lots 

of great ideas for her big day. We went to our favorite spot, Rachels Creperie 

in Lancaster.They have delicious crepes and their Nutella hot chocolate is my favorite! 

Sister is engaged!!

Last night my sister got engaged, along with Ashley from the bachelorette, but that's 

a different story. A & W were supposedly going to my grandparents

for a little practice photo shoot with my cousin, but really it was 

a set-up which created the cutest engagement pictures I've ever seen. My cousin

caught the moment perfectly and I have a feeling my sister will cherish those 

pictures forever. I couldn't be more happy for my sister and her fiance, and we are

so excited to welcome him to the family. Let the wedding planning begin! 

{me, mom, and sister}

{cuties}

{the beautiful ring}