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Nurture Photography Challenge Spring 2013: Pink/Home

I loved the vibrancy of these flowers. I have no idea what they are but they are both amazingly beautiful. They just make me happy when I look at them. 

My Dad's hat on my parents table.

Fresh Strawberries grown by local little family farm. They are so sweet, juicy, and delcious. 

Stop over and check out the other photos at Bumble and light. 

Cinco de Mayo Favs

I had some friends over for a Cinco de Mayo inspired dinner. I used recipes from Skinnytaste. I discovered Skinnytaste a while back and have loved every recipe I have tried. All the picky palates at the dinner table love her recipes too. Here's my Cinco de Mayo menu breakdown (I didn't take any photos...I was too busy enjoying the food!).  I also made my own mango salsa and pico. I think my favorite was the Mexican "Unfried" Ice Cream. So good!

I love having my house full of friends. It may be one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday evening.

Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

Creamy Cilantro Tomatillo Dressing

 

Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice

 

Warm Mexican Corn Salad

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Mexican "Unfried" Ice Cream

*all photos are property of skinnytaste.com

Favorite Post of the Week

I have quite a few blogs that I follow that are so inspiring to read. I just love seeing the creativity of others. This world is full of so many talented people. I thought it would be fun to highlight my favorite post or project.


I loved this post from Lil Blue Boo on a happy marriage.

image source: www.lilblueboo.com

Where do you find your inspiration?

Nurture Photography Challenge Spring 2013: Ivory/Dream

This was a tough theme for me. Arizona weather has been down right HOT! With the high temps this last week, anything with blooms has been fried (insert sad face). Ivory flowers/plants are fairly limited in the Arizona landscape. Maybe I should have gone with dream?

I decided to stop by one of our local plant nursery's - Harper's in hopes of finding some blossoms still in bloom.

 And later stopped by the local Lowe's store.

This a moss. I loved the itty bitty miniature blossoms. They are about the size of a pencil eraser.

Stop over at Bumble and Light to check out the other submissions.

Making a Come Back

Shew! Let me start by saying I am so grateful for my health. I came down a what seems like my annual case of bronchitis. It wipes me out every year. After 4 weeks of not being able to breath at normal capacity, I am back! Wahoo! Thank you antibiotics and cough suppressant, you may my life bearable.
I can feel like doing more than what I have to do. I finally feel like I have energy again. I might even be able to workout again. Say what?! I truly am grateful for a body that works as it should. I have such compassion for those who have the challenge of physical bodies that do not work properly. I am amazed by their ability to overcome, endure, and be happy with their physical limitation.

You are truly inspiring. 

Nurture Photography Challenge Spring 2013: Lilac/Flowers

I loved these beautiful lilac blossoms that dotted the lush green landscape of Arkansas. Such a contrast to the earth tones of Arizona. 

Flowers from our local farmers market.

Link over to Bumbles and Light to see even mor amazing photos.