apron in the kitchen and a graduation

we're here. i guess i haven't been inspired much lately, inspired by anything but the oven that is. the baking bug has its hold on me and every single day during lucas' morning nap caleb and i whip out the cook book and bake. let me just say...this is strange...for those of you who know me, i'm not much of a cook or a baker for that matter. but like i said, the baking bug has its hold on me. blackberry cobbler, oatmeal cookies and banana chocolate chip muffins were our morning creations this week. dinner time was almost as fabulous...or maybe its a tie. chicken Florentine and enchiladas thank you pioneer woman. oh and my expanding waistline thanks you too :)

so here's a few pictures to show what we've been up to this week....

lucas loves meal time too. can't you just tell the way his face lights up with a dimply smile and his toes rests easy on the table

marisa never fails to put on a great toddler art group. this was the first one caleb actively participated. we talked about what he'd do if he was nervous (give mommy hugs) and so it was a pinch free hour! thank you marisa! you continue to inspire.

enjoying the sunshine this week,

so, my favorite dinner of the week thus far...chicken florentine i actually melted on the spot and it tasted of the restaurant goodness variety..i started the process...hubby finished while i went on my run...so maybe he added a touch of something else? whenever he's in the kitchen the food tastes better...explain that one to me...

chicken Florentine. photo credit goes to pioneer woman recipe found on her blog right here

this was the most healthy recipe we've yet to have of hers. it actually included veggies! haha.

so here's the cobbler recipe. note to self..bake it..then send some to work with hubby..then freeze the rest for a later date..otherwise, it'll be half way gone in one afternoon and you'll be having to run around hollister forever to make up for those poundage's you just put on!

blackberry cobbler delish. photo credit again goes to pioneer woman.

so farmers is tonight...fresh fruits and veggies. just in time for us to whip up something good for the weekend. speaking of weekends....

 i'm so excited i just might pee in my pants. my sister jenny is graduating! 7 long and learned college years behind her! i couldn't be more proud. this is a girl who has always inspired me. she took the road less traveled. after starting out in nursing school at a private college she realized nursing wasn't what she really wanted to do, being true to herself, she changed majors and applied to several other school to do art. this girl has always been the creative and funny one in the family. she's always had an eagle's eye, seen things first on all our camping trips, the first to point out something spectacular. she got accepted to csun where she has spent the past 3 years? majoring in art. while she is an amazing photographer, all the good photos on the blog are credit to her :) her real love is graphic design. i know she'll continue to pursue creative endeavors. i am so proud of her and honored to be at her graduation bright and early tuesday morning! the entire family will be there with pots and pans, ribbons, balloons, two little boys who love their auntie more than words can say. this is such a huge accomplishment! we're so proud of you jenny! 

and i am just so excited to being whipping up some delish stuff for her party with my mom this weekend. pioneer woman cookbook in hand there's going to be plenty of mouth watering stuff to celebrate!

way to go jen!!! can't wait to celebrate with you in a few days :)

is it the weekend yet? i am so ready for it!