Dream Rooms

Right now it's dreams of soft yellows, rustic neutrals, worn wood, delicate flowery details, and space to call mine forever.

Six Months & Home

My little goober is six months old this week. I can hardly believe it has been half a year. He is 17lbs, can roll over, sit, and blow a lot of slobbery raspberries. He is sleeping through the night and has two naps everyday. He eats three bowls of cereal everyday and nurses every three hours, and I am finally feeling like he is full. He beams smiles at everyone and laughs hysterically everyday at least twice. Life is good.

My beautiful family.

Our days are full of walks along the pier, throwing sticks in the ocean, stomping in puddles with rubber boots, visiting with family and having themed dinner nights with friends (this week is Japanese!).

I hope you're having an amazing Easter weekend, my sister got married this weekend so it has been organized mayhem all week! Photos will follow!

xxoo

Goodbye House

Goodbye to the door we walked in and out

Goodbye to the icicles hanging about

Goodbye to our cozy and humble abode

Goodbye to the place that seemed to always snow

Goodbye pink cheeks, and snowsuits and hats,

We've packed up our boxes and welcome mats.

Peace out Saskatchewan!

*But for how long???

Forever and a Day

It's been too long!!

My life has been upside down and spinning since February now. We are slowly chipping away at the elephant sized mess that is our stuff, organizing, purging, folding, hanging, storing.

Exhausting.

David and my Dad, and David's cousin Micah, and brother Jesurun drove the long long journey to Regina two weekends ago to retrieve our things, stacked high to the ceiling of our old house. The plan went perfectly, everything went smoothly, safely. The scariest thing was the cold they had to endure on their trip, a biting -33, with -45 windchill. This is not the type of weather you want to get stuck outside in for very long, it quite literally takes your breathe away.

It was so cold, in fact, that the gas pumps were frozen and they nearly ran out of gas on the way there!! The third gas station they stopped at, David managed to will a little diesel down the frozen line. The truck wouldn't have gone another 20 feet without it, they were so low on fuel, it had barely continued to that gas station from the stop light they had just stopped at.

But they made it! There, and back, in one weekend. 50 hours of travel in three days. Impossible? Almost!

I have been asked multiple times if I am enjoying being home, the answer is YES!! I was hesitant at first because with every life change brings a new dynamic to your relationships, your family, but David and I are enjoying so much going on date nights, taking the kids to Beacon Hill Park, and strolling along the beach.

I hope your weekend is sunshine and roses :)
xoxo Meredith

My little stinker is 5 months old tomorrow! Time flies!

Boxes X 10 Million

So we're moving. Again! This time is a more joyous move, we're moving HOME! I am also so scared because we're finally just doing it, it seems too good to be true!

We decided on Wednesday, my Mom flew out Thursday, and we're packing Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and flying out on Monday! Well, David's driving (ugh) but I'm flying back with my Mom and the kids. Wish us luck!

*Don't you wish your life was this fun?

Mandarin Grilled Chicken Salad

From Style At Home Magazine.

Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 small cans mandarin oranges
1 avocado
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
4 large Romaine leaves, cut into bite size pieces

Directions

1) In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil and oregano until well combined. Add the crushed garlic. Place the chicken breasts into a ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag. Tightly close the bag and shake to make sure the marinade is well distributed. Leave to marinade in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2) Set a pan on medium heat and add a good drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast to the pan, discarding any leftover marinade. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Leave untouched for about 4 minutes, turn over and season again. Cook for another 4 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through. Remove from heat and reserve.

3) In your serving bowl, add the chopped romaine. Dice the chicken into bite size pieces and add to the salad. Drain the mandarin oranges and add them in. Cut the avocado into bite-size cubes and add them in. Add the vinaigrette a few minutes before serving and top with the almonds.

Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

In a small bowl whisk together the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Once the mixture is homogeneous, add the olive oil and whisk until smooth. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper.Serves 4.

I made this for dinner last night and it was awesome! I would definitely recommend! I'm discovering magazines are one of the best places for recipes! Enjoy!

Little Elves Made This

How cute, little elf hats from Grandma. The one for Jamison is so cute too, I should really post another picture!

xxoo