Thrifty Finds-2nd Suitcase

Another of my finds in Seattle.  A cute mini suitcase.

With red velvet lining...too cute.  Packed with a handful of valuables.

Accompanied by the previous one, make an adorable match :)

KOL

My awesome husband surprised me with Kings Of Leon concert tickets.  I did mess it up and accidently found out...opps!  I felt bad.  Last monday we found babysitters (bless my mother, mother-in-law, TI, and Faye's heart) and headed over to the Hollywood Bowl for some great music.  I'm thankful for my husband because he toilerates my taste of music, we really like two totally different types of music, but that's ok because he loves me and enjoys it because I do.  I love him so!  We had a great time.

We had to get up and dance when our favorite songs were performed.  PJ laughed at how "white people" dance (please don't feel offended :).  He perceived it as dancing with "no bones," haha that's true!

I'm thankful for my husband who loves me and strives to show me more of Christ.

Smile {This Moment}

That's what silly mustache pictures make me.

Adapted (but altered) from SouleMama's "this moment"

Good times.  Happy Friday!

City Search...

I've decided to document some of Los Angeles' street art, or anything that catches my eye, around my city that is random, beautiful, inspiring, weird, and the list goes on.  I finally had the camera in toe to be able to get this going.  Hope you are just as interested in what is around LA.  Here we go!

Found in an alley off of Sunset and Hillhurst.

Smile {This Moment}

That's what this little gal makes me.

Adapted (but altered) from SouleMama's "this moment"

I love her to pieces!  Happy Friday :)

Cupcake Tasting...

Still venturing into the unknown land of cupcakes.  Finally tried Dots Cupcakes, and I must say-- disappointed.  I didn't even like the look of them, they had cheesy decorations, and cake not moist enough.  

Verdict- 6 out of 10

Thrifty Finds-Suitcase

Found this adorable suitcase in Seattle.  Fell in love with its stature.  It's a mini suitcase which fits perfectly in the kids room.  First thing the kids did upon seeing it---packing it up to venture into their own minds of imagination.  

Even PJ uses it at times for is books.

"Peanut, Peanut Butter & Jelly"

My niece would always sing the peanut butter song, and I can't remember where she got it from.  For lunch time I upgraded my PB&J sandwich.

-Trader Joe's nutty peanut butter
-Trader Joe's blueberry jelly
-Walnuts
-Sliced bananas

With some cold milk.  A yummy sandwich with some more crunch...Just what i like :)

Thrifty Finds-Turned to Skirt

In Seattle I was fortunate enough to grab some fabric goodies.  I got some adorable cowboy/cowgirl fabric for $1.

and turned the fabric into a fun ruffle waisted skirt!

Veggie Tales

Getting kids to eat there vegetables can be a trying task.  Our first crack at it was with Rock when he began to eat.  As a baby he liked the smashed vegetables, and we stayed away from the smashed fruit for awhile, we wanted to train his palate to veggies first.  As he grew, it began to change, he strived to stay away from the vegetables, but we did not give up and at times made him.  I know this differs with many parents approach but we were adamant not to let Rock get his way.  Now, he eats veggies, not all but he has his favorites (broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, corn & carrots).  Key, on the other hand, was a swell child when it came to vegetables.  She also has favorites but it wasn't as challenging with her.  I'm SO thankful these kiddos can grab a handful of snaps peas and eat em right up with no problem.  We just kept at it and didn't give up, of course it is extremely helpful when they see mommy and daddy eat them up to....Well, more mommy then daddy :)  We do give in to little treats, especially since mommy has a cupcake addiction, and daddy a chocolate chip cookie one, BUT veggies are cherished, bring much praises/cheers, eaten daily, and talked about often.

"Even princesses need lots of energy and strength!"

School Still Incession

Since our plan is still to home school, Rock has been prepping and doing well.  He has school work, and has a weekly schedule we try to keep (sticking to it is a little tough considering we have a little one now).  We are excited to start and frankly I'm a bit nervous but speaking to the ladies in Seattle put me at ease, since many were going the classical route, which is our plan.

Rock is a darling student and I hope to minister to him and grow his understanding of the world around him in light of Christ.

Seattle-Day 4

Our last day here and again one last stop here at Pike's Place.  We were eager to get home to our other two little babies.

On the venue: the Fremont Market

Making babies smile...

and great finds but not enough space!

 It was swell while it lasted, and hope to come again. We were so thankful to God for this time spent together, Lovely's accomplishment, and the great people we met.  Much LOVE for Seattle. 

Excited to start our 3rd day exploring, and crossing off our "to do" list, we started with the monumental Space Needle.

Breathtaking views!

One more quick stop at Pike's Place.  Seriously, I could have been here all day but we had to move on.

Another try of Seattle's cupcakes .  Yellow Leaf was pretty good.

PJ had the red velvet and I had the chocolate vanilla--verdict

7 out of 10, I thought better than Cupcake Royale.

Next up, Kerry Park with another spectacular view, but this time with the Space Needle in the skyline.

After we headed over to Fremont which boldly holds the controversial Lenin statue taken from the Soviet Union.

Then, another interesting trek to the Fremont Troll.

Ending the night with a nice sushi dinner near Washington State University.  A delightful day.