5 on Friday

1.  Being Kids

There’s just something about a candid photo that brings a smile to my face.  You are able to capture a moment that will forever bring back a memory of what life was really like at that time.  Here are a couple of snaps of the kiddos that I love lately.  And I’m sure they will thank me for them one day. ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Southwestern Pasta Salad
I wanted to share a recipe that I had pinned on my Pinterest account. We made this over the Fourth of July holiday as a new side dish and it received high ratings from family. If you need a fresh idea for something to bring to a BBQ or summer gathering, give this one a whirl.

You can find the recipe here that should direct you to my Pinterest account.

 

3.  Allergy Insanity

ARE NOT FUN

We had a traditional Brady friendly meal on Wednesday night.  We were eating at our high top table by our sliding patio door.  It has been dreamy here in Iowa with temperatures around 70 and cooling down at night.  We have had fresh air blowing through the house for the past few days and it’s so nice to have a break from the humidity.  Anyway, while we were eating B-man kept rubbing his left eye.  Shortly thereafter, large red spots showed up on his chin and left cheek and his eye was beginning to swell at an exaggerated rate.  We immediately put him in the tub, administered meds, and monitored his breathing.  The reaction was getting worse before it was getting better, spreading to his scalp, neck, and trunk.  David listened to his chest and I assisted, as best I could, to hold Brady down so we could look inside his throat.  We teetered on an Emergency Room visit, but since this would make three in the last six weeks we wanted to hold out if possible.  The reaction definitely got worse before it got better but finally Brady calmed down and started to show signs of improvement. 

We didn’t introduce any new foods which makes this situation, and 90% of them, very frustrating.  We don’t know if an outside allergen blew through the door and affected him or if a food that we thought was safe is now problematic.  In a few weeks we will visit the allergist again.  Here’s hoping we can target some more foods, plants, etc. that are harmful to our little turkey.

4.  Anniversary Sale

If you haven’t heard all over Instagram, blogs, etc. it is the Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale.  We don’t have a Nordstrom close by but I do order from there quite a bit because I love, love, love that they have free shipping and returns.  You can read countless reviews but when purchasing clothes and shoes, you never really know how they are going to work for you until you try them. 

Anyway, I have been scoping the online deals and adding countless items to my wish list.  More than likely I won’t purchase a darn thing, but I love to dream and get an idea of fashion that is to come for Fall.  If you haven’t looked yet, take a break from your work day and browse – your boss won’t care. ;)

5.  Weekend Happenings

This is David’s weekend off.  Well, sort of.  We have huge plans to do nothing but see where the wind takes us!  We may head to the Farmer’s market, go for brunch or coffee out, take the kids to the aquatic center, or none of the above.  We have a few house projects in the works too so maybe we will tackle more of those, or maybe we won’t.  Ha! That’s the beauty of a weekend with no concrete plans.   I hope you all have a fabulous weekend doing whatever makes you smile.