finding himself...

more and more often i find myself watching atticus accomplish major feats on his own instead of holding his hand and helping him overcome obstacles. he is learning more about himself as he ventures out on his own, the journey has just begun.

and with that he made it across a fallen log that's taller than i am. i have to admit my heart was in my throat the whole time but he was determined to do it and he did.

asian noodle salad

i just made this Asian Noodle Salad | The Pioneer Woman Cooks | Ree Drummond over at the pioneer woman cooks web site and it was amazing. i substituted a few things that either i didn't have or didn't want to use but i stuck to the bones of the recipe and it ended up great.

Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie Recipe

this Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie Recipe is soooo delish! just made it for the first time today and i'm enjoying it right now. the cukes add a level of wetness to the smoothie making it very refreshing and restorative. i've never added lemon to a smoothie recipe before but what a difference! i was emailed this recipe a few days ago in my daily 21 day yoga challenge emails and i set it aside to make. i think i know what i'm having for breakfast the next couple mornings. thank goodness my bountiful basket from last week had a couple cucumbers in it. if you have all these ingredients in your cupboard you should seriously make yourself one of these blueberry smoothies, your body will thank you.

cozy cabin

this is most assuredly my ideal home. sometimes i like to close my eyes and pretend like there's no other houses near mine and my home is this sweet cottage nestled in the woods. one day!

come join the 21 day yoga challenge

i'm on the 5th day of the 21 day yoga challenge over at social workout. i've never used the site before but what a great way to connect people around the world toward a common goal while forming a support system. it's been nice to meet people who share an interest and passion in yoga, something i haven't really been able to find bumping into people here on the base. i know it's going to feel good to complete my goal and hopefully create a long and lasting relationship with my mat. namaste!

Indoor Climbing Tree

Buskas Indoor Climbing Tree | Apartment Therapy

my kids would go bananas over this! wonder if our walls are strong enough to put it up?

desire to inspire - K-studio

desire to inspire - desiretoinspire.net - K-studio

another gorgeous house over on the blog desire to inspire. i find it really interesting that my style has evolved almost 160 degrees from just a few years ago. i'm in love with clean lines, white, and lots of wood. seeing pictures from homes i've lived in before this one, i'm blown away with how MUCH stuff is everywhere. i sometimes feel like i'm drowning with the little bit that i own now. how we change!