Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Spinach salad with carrots, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg, ranch dressing (made from the packet), homemade croutons (using leftover bread) and grilled chicken (seasoned with salt/pepper and grilled on the George Forman for 6 minutes). Tip: I boiled half my eggs at the beginning of the week to have ready for salad. Other tip: freshly grated cheese tastes SO MUCH BETTER. Get a food processor!!! #dfwlunchswap



Spinach salad with carrots, cheddar cheese, hard boiled egg, ranch dressing (made from the packet), homemade croutons (using leftover bread) and grilled chicken (seasoned with salt/pepper and grilled on the George Forman for 6 minutes). Tip: I boiled half my eggs at the beginning of the week to have ready for salad. Other tip: freshly grated cheese tastes SO MUCH BETTER. Get a food processor!!! #dfwlunchswap

There's a place in Breckenridge, CO we always go for crepes for breakfast, lunch or (and) dinner. Crepes are easy and fast because you can make the batter the night before, you probably already have all the ingredients and you can fill them with ANYTHING. I made a blackberry and clotted cream crepe and a Nutella crepe for breakfast this morning but you can fill them with ham, eggs, cheese, turkey, spinach, fruit, etc. to make it a lunch crepe. I just used a recipe I found on Pinterest (it's pinned to my "breakfast" page). Seriously, the hardest part about making these is flipping the crepe in the pan. Oh and the grocery store used to sell crepes pre-made but I haven't been able to find then lately so if you see them let me know!!! #dfwlunchswap



There's a place in Breckenridge, CO we always go for crepes for breakfast, lunch or (and) dinner. Crepes are easy and fast because you can make the batter the night before, you probably already have all the ingredients and you can fill them with ANYTHING. I made a blackberry and clotted cream crepe and a Nutella crepe for breakfast this morning but you can fill them with ham, eggs, cheese, turkey, spinach, fruit, etc. to make it a lunch crepe. I just used a recipe I found on Pinterest (it's pinned to my "breakfast" page). Seriously, the hardest part about making these is flipping the crepe in the pan. Oh and the grocery store used to sell crepes pre-made but I haven't been able to find then lately so if you see them let me know!!! #dfwlunchswap

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

I'm posting this as a reminder to myself but also for anyone else who eats lunch at home and is looking for new ideas. This was so easy. Market Street's Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip on sourdough bread pressed in the panini maker for 3 minutes with a side of raspberry preserves (for dipping the sandwich), blackberries and Baked Layes. Use #dfwlunchswap to post your own ideas...I'd love to see them! And don't forget the recipe (if necessary)! #husbandapproved



I'm posting this as a reminder to myself but also for anyone else who eats lunch at home and is looking for new ideas. This was so easy. Market Street's Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip on sourdough bread pressed in the panini maker for 3 minutes with a side of raspberry preserves (for dipping the sandwich), blackberries and Baked Layes. Use #dfwlunchswap to post your own ideas...I'd love to see them! And don't forget the recipe (if necessary)! #husbandapproved

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Cousin tea party! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene



Cousin tea party! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene

Christmas #2 with my parents! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene



Christmas #2 with my parents! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene

#Repost @ashleywatten ・・・
Christmas light carriage ride with our holiday specs! #dancingsantas #merrywattenchristmas



#Repost @ashleywatten ・・・
Christmas light carriage ride with our holiday specs! #dancingsantas #merrywattenchristmas

Friday, December 26, 2014

I was testing the flash and ended up with an awesome picture of these two. #RampyChristmas14



I was testing the flash and ended up with an awesome picture of these two. #RampyChristmas14

Christmas lights sleigh ride in Coppell! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



Christmas lights sleigh ride in Coppell! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

And an expert table setter...



And an expert table setter...

@rwatten is an expert gift wrapper.



@rwatten is an expert gift wrapper.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Jammies! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



Christmas Jammies! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." (‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭9-10‬)



"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." (‭Matthew‬ ‭2‬:‭9-10‬)

Eating tortillas during Christmas Eve service. Whatever works. #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



Eating tortillas during Christmas Eve service. Whatever works. #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

Merry Christmas Eve! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene



Merry Christmas Eve! #RampyChristmas14 #EverlyRene

Red-headed cousins! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



Red-headed cousins! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

Merry Christmas to all!!! Thank you @erinmueller10 for letting us borrow your toy car! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



Merry Christmas to all!!! Thank you @erinmueller10 for letting us borrow your toy car! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

7 swans a swimming! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14



7 swans a swimming! #EverlyRene #RampyChristmas14

Monday, December 22, 2014

#EverlyRene loved the Arboretum's 12 Days of Christmas! #RampyChristmas14



#EverlyRene loved the Arboretum's 12 Days of Christmas! #RampyChristmas14

12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum with family tonight! #RampyChristmas14



12 Days of Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum with family tonight! #RampyChristmas14

Christmas tags are a perfect place to practice calligraphy! Thanks for teaching me @melissacfox! Tags courtesy of @jonesdesigncompany! #RampyChristmas14



Christmas tags are a perfect place to practice calligraphy! Thanks for teaching me @melissacfox! Tags courtesy of @jonesdesigncompany! #RampyChristmas14

#EverlyRene's first trip to the nail salon!



#EverlyRene's first trip to the nail salon!

Sunday, December 21, 2014

#EverlyRene gettin' her game face on.



#EverlyRene gettin' her game face on.

So proud of Owen (Mr. Gailey) in the Dallas Children's Theater production of Miracle on 34th Street!



So proud of Owen (Mr. Gailey) in the Dallas Children's Theater production of Miracle on 34th Street!

Sunday, December 14, 2014

YOU are invited! If you're looking for a place to spend your Christmas Eve, please join us.



YOU are invited! If you're looking for a place to spend your Christmas Eve, please join us.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Hates the car seat when it's in the car, but if it's in the house... #EverlyRene



Hates the car seat when it's in the car, but if it's in the house... #EverlyRene

Grandpa Steve buying #EverlyRene her first Build a Bear. #latergram



Grandpa Steve buying #EverlyRene her first Build a Bear. #latergram

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Everly's Winter Onederland drink table. #EverlyRene



Everly's Winter Onederland drink table. #EverlyRene

#EverlyRene LOVED her bear rocker from Her Uncles and Aunt @ashleywatten!



#EverlyRene LOVED her bear rocker from Her Uncles and Aunt @ashleywatten!

Everly's Winter Onederland! #EverlyRene



Everly's Winter Onederland! #EverlyRene

I know it's cliche, but #EverlyRene turned one yesterday and I can't even believe how fast this year went. Happy birthday sweet girl.



I know it's cliche, but #EverlyRene turned one yesterday and I can't even believe how fast this year went. Happy birthday sweet girl.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Elf at #TheBranch with our small group tonight! So much fun!!!



Elf at #TheBranch with our small group tonight! So much fun!!!

Turning one means eating pizza for the first time. I think it's safe to say she liked it. #EverlyRene



Turning one means eating pizza for the first time. I think it's safe to say she liked it. #EverlyRene

Thursday, December 4, 2014

This week we lost my Grandpa Paul after a 2 year battle with Alzheimer's. I'm so thankful that he never forgot who we were before he passed. He even remembered Everly. I love you Grandpa Paul! You will always be my favorite Santa! #tbt



This week we lost my Grandpa Paul after a 2 year battle with Alzheimer's. I'm so thankful that he never forgot who we were before he passed. He even remembered Everly. I love you Grandpa Paul! You will always be my favorite Santa! #tbt