I "heart" Giada

I love food. I love eating it, preparing it, reading about it and watching tv about it. I watch a lot of food network and Giada de Laurentiis is one of my favorite chefs/personalities. I like her because she dresses really cute and she makes food that I would actually eat. That is important to me. If it doesn't appeal to me, then I don't watch your show. So anyway, I was in Target and saw that she has a line of cookware, bakeware, utensils, etc. She also has some food items. A few pasta sauces, some dried pasta and a couple of vinaigrettes. Since my family is picky about food, I got the basic tomato and basil pasta sauce. It was yummy. I tasted it once I opened it and thought that it would make a good pizza sauce.

Now I want her set of cookware. It's a simple 10 piece stainless steel set. I like the shape of it. Putting it on my wish list.

Happy Birthday to Me!

I have to admit, this birthday was pretty awesome. Only downside was that it came in the midst of 3 rainy days. Hubby got me the usual. I just don't get why he buys me magazines, although he did up his game and get me a subscription to one. I used the gift card and some other monies I received to purchase my long coveted KitichenAid Mixer. YAY! I have been wanting one of those things for the last 8 years. It is still in the box because we have a tiny galley kitchen and no available counter space for it. I am going to have to buy a cart for it to go on. I can't wait til this weekend. I am going to make either pizza dough or cupcakes in it. Hubby also got me a birthday cake. When I first saw it, I have to admit that I didn't think it would be good. I am happy to say that it was Delish!

It was a white layer cake with a simple vanilla filling. It was so good.

Birthday plans

My birthday is on Sunday. It's usually just a normal day with the addition of presents and a cake. This year I was thinking about doing something. Maybe dressing up and going out to dinner. I have a few days to think about it so.....I'll think about it.

Sick Day

Donovan and I are both at home sick today. I can't help feeling that Donovan conned me a little. He's been a bundle of energy since I gave the ok for staying home. I hate calling in to work, but I can't breathe out of my nose.

Upkeep

I didn't make any resolutions this year because honestly...I am too lazy. I don't do well with goals and end dates. I like to kinda meander through life. That being said....I did realize that I needed to start some kind of "upkeep". By that I mean, making an effort with my appearance. I used to be that girl that wore makeup and was always out looking for a cute outfit. Well....those days were long gone and I know the exact day that they left. The day I gave birth. That little boy came out of me and I put myself second. 5 years later, I am happy to say that I am going to focus on me. I've been taking care of my hair and skin. I even bought some Clinique powder yesterday. I'll never be that hip chick I was 8 years ago but I can be more than a frumpy mom.

More than chocolate

This is Donovan. He is 5 years old and the coolest guy I know. Also...the most exasperating guy I know (even more than hubby).

Oh, and did I mention how cute he is? He is and I love him more than chocolate.....even the good stuff.

Please ignore the very ugly love seat in the background. It is a holdover from hubby's bachelor days. He, of course, doesn't see anything wrong with it.