Monthly Archives: July 2010

Jul 6

A Few Favorites…

I promise, this should be the last of the Hawaii posts…

I thought I would share a few of my random favorites from the Island…

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Sushi and Soba Noodles from the ABC Store.

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The view of the skyscrapers from the balcony.

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One of the many quaint shops, the light was so pretty this day.

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Early morning clouds rolling over the mountains.

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A pretty view of Waikiki Beach.

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Amazing detailed rooftops.

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I loved the angle of this one…

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Succulent plants and blossoms on a rooftop.

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Happy Palm Trees, and an art deco hotel.

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A beautiful chapel.

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Oh my goodness! Hawaii, how I miss you so…

Jul 5

Getting The House Back In Order

After changing the sheets and the bedding in the boys room, I gathered up the third load of laundry for the day, and I made my way downstairs. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I said to my hubby, “I’ve had it with this clutter!” So we decided right then and there to take a few hours and clean the mess.

We grabbed the 55 gallon Contractor bags, and tore into the downstairs. We went through the office, the dining room, a bit in the kitchen, and a deep clean in the utility room, and we came up with 5 full bags of clutter, over 6 boxes of garage sale items, and a pretty decent pile of cardboard too. I was kinda shocked, we haven’t even touched the living room or the upstairs.

I followed up the clutter removal with a deep clean of the floors, and a vacuuming of the carpet in the living room. My hubby and I decided to get take out for lunch, and drinks from Sonic too, we really deserved it after all that cleaning. Here’s the cool part though, it felt awesome to see the crazy clutter gone.

We still have a long way to go, but we are taking some big steps to getting our house back in order.

Jul 2

Summer Skies

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If you ever peek into my camera, you’ll notice a lot of pictures of the clouds above.

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Sometimes Sunny skies.

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Sometimes Thunderstorms.

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I’ve always been a bit of a weather-nerd. I hope to one day photograph a Super-cell.

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It keeps me looking up though.

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and my eyes gazing on the horizon.

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Jul 1

July’s Monthly Dinner Menu

Seriously, where did June go… It’s time to get ready for July, and warmer temps too. I’ve got a few favorite Summer dishes going on this month, and I’m making a new dessert or two.  Here is what we are having for dinner in July.

  • 7/1/2010: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/2/2010: Pancakes, Bacon, Toast, and Jellies
  • 7/3/2010: Chicken Chow Mien, Chow Mien Noodles, and Sugar Dumplings
  • 7/4/2010: Angus Burgers, Hamburgers, Chips, and Watergate Salad
  • 7/5/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/6/2010: Nacho Bar
  • 7/7/2010: Grilled Chicken, Rice, and Green Beans
  • 7/8/2010: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/9/2010: Bagels, Bacon, Toast, and Jellies
  • 7/10/2010: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 7/11/2010: Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 7/12/2010: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/13/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/14/2010: Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Macaroni & Cheese, and S’more’s Parfaits
  • 7/15/2010: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/16/2010: Stacey’s Bubble Bread, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Toast and Jellies
  • 7/17/2010: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/18/2010: Chili, Saltines, and Brownies
  • 7/19/2010: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 7/20/2010: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes
  • 7/21/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 7/22/2010: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/23/2010: Pancakes, Bacon, Toast and Jellies
  • 7/24/2010: Nacho Bar
  • 7/25/2010: Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 7/26/2010: Angus Burgers, Hamburgers, and Chips
  • 7/27/2010: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 7/28/2010: Grilled Chicken, Baked Potatoes, and Green Beans
  • 7/29/2010: Take-out Thursday!
  • 7/30/2010: Monkey Bread, Bacon, Toast and Jellies
  • 7/31/2010: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

If the weather cooperates I’ll make another Aldi run this month and restock the pantry. Time to get in the kitchen and get to cooking.