Oooooh weeee…. Last night we were in San Diego to celebrate my bestie’s 40th. ~ Happy B-day, Dee, you old lady, you! ~ Oh, yes we raised our glasses because we {or at least I} am wrong in all the right ways… Oh dear, shoes were flying…. ***** I miss my SD girls, but it … [Read more…]
We’re on like night four of salad, protein and no carb for dinner. I’m certain Jay is dreaming of pasta, rice, tortillas and bread. Last night I made my favorite burgers {turkey with horseradish & cheddar cheese} and we ate them sans buns. With salad. {mixed greens, carrots, red pepper, sugar snap peas, cucumber, red … [Read more…]
One of our favorite San Diego restaurants is Café Sevilla down in The Gaslamp. We loved going there for tapas and sangria. This year for Jay’s birthday I wanted to put together a small Spanish inspired celebration. On the menu: Sangria Manchego with Brown Butter & Honey Paella Café con Leche Flan When it comes … [Read more…]
Phew! Halloween was lots of fun, but I am pumpkin’d, witch’d, goblin’d and candied out! I’m so glad I decided to dress up this year…it added so much to the night. I spent a grand total of $8 on our costumes this year ~ Elliott reused her dance recital costume, Holden borrowed his and I … [Read more…]
Happy 1st Birthday to flipflopfollies.com! Can’t believe it’s been 12 months since I so hesitantly hit the “Publish” button on my first post. {via} I didn’t really know what angle I was going to take with blogging ~ I just wanted fff to be random, real, unpredictable and fun. If I had to choose one … [Read more…]
Six years ago today, in beautiful Balboa Park… …Jay & I said “I do!” {My Uncle carved these festive pumpkins to greet our guests} We went in these doors as TWO… …and came out UNITED as one. 2 new jobs. 2 big moves. 4 residences. 2 precious babies. 2 doggies. And a whole lotta LOVE … [Read more…]
We’re back from Vegas… it really was the perfect celebration. Starting with this delivered to our room just minutes after arriving: A sweet {and bubbly} gift from two of my girls in Nor Cal. Thanks, Mel & Linz ~ it was the ultimate surprise to kick off the weekend! I was introduced to Bahama Breeze … [Read more…]
Wishing my Mom/Gramma the happiest of birthdays! A Labor Day baby… We love you and look forward to celebrating with you this weekend! ***** October 8, 1970 ***** Um, OK….how chic does she look on the way to the hospital to give birth?? No flip flops and yoga pants for her! *** Mom, you’ve taught … [Read more…]
Mmmmm…. Starting my Friday out by striking a match and taking it to a tea light under some Pumpkin Nectarine home fragrance oil. The ceiling fan is spreading the scent throughout the house. Fall is definitely in the air. ***** In 6 weeks from today we’ll be in Paris for my 40th! Well, OK…this Paris, … [Read more…]
I’m a FREAK when it comes to planning my kids’ birthday parties. They really aren’t as extravagant as many I see on all the darling party blogs out there, but I try to keep them fun yet frugal. I usually have a “theme” about a year ahead of time. I get an idea and build … [Read more…]