Life's Simple Pleasures

Catching up on life's simple pleasures...


Tummy Stuffers #28 with all my modifiers as usual.


Homemade chicken chipotle sandwiches. Courtesy of Kim. They are delicious and addictive.


Honey Dough Balls- heaven on earth.


Last year, no one would stand in the 20 minute line with me so when I brought these back to the group I made them all bark like seals for a honey dough ball. This year, Alix was home trying to have the baby so I brought her home some. This wasn't an easy feat.


Ok- Alix is to thank for this. Mocha frappacino with a banana blended in! It is soooo good! My new favorite obsession.


If you don't know- I am boycotting Carls Jr. I wont eat there because approximately 13 months ago they stopped serving squirt as a fountain drink choice. Well, I happen to life squirt. So I am mad. Above, is a delicacy- if you can even find one. Ruby Red Squirt. This is the Bermuda triangle of soft drinks. I stick to water or ice tea for the most part, but this falls into my orange soda obsession. Sooooo good.


Thai Food- enough said!!

Royal Thai Orchard on Tustin Ave. in Orange CA is amazing. Tiny place, portions are huge and food is Incredible. I need to do a full write up soon but this was a quick dinner. Sooo amazing!!!

Homemade fish and chips

Colleen's boyfriend Chad made homemade fish and chips last night and brought some over to share. The fish was rock fish and literally it was still warm from the fryer when he brought it over.

The fish was delicious, dipped in Panko bread crumbs, with s little bit of vinegar mmmmmm it was great. It was so nice of them to share and it tasted delicious!!!

Monday Morning

Grande light mocha coconut frappacino.


Enough said.

Hot Dog/ Ice Cream Social

In light of all that has happened over the last couple weeks, my family, and especially my cousins Cooper and McKenna needed some cheering up. My mom, who has been so great to them decided to throw a Hot Dog/ Ice Cream Social to celebrate the first day of school for my two favorite cousins.


All my sisters came over, plus my brother in laws, plus of course Miss Cake, plus my two nieces who are both "cooking in the oven!" It was a full house, including my mom, Jackson and I. It was loud and hot. But Coop and McKenna deserved the best!

Andie brought out her hot dog machine, and kept the bbqd dogs on there for warming. Everyone was responsible for bringing 1 topping for the hot dogs and one for the ice cream.


I brought hint of lime chips and smoked peach salsa to snack on, and onions for the hot dogs.

I made 1 chili cheese dog and 1 brauwt which wasn't delicious at all. Eating a chili cheese dog brought back memories of being pregnant. It was all I craved in the beginning and it tasted so good!


The toppings for the ice cream social were sprawling. I was responsible for bringing cookie dough. Mmmmmmm it was so good. Just like Cold Stone!!!


We had marshmallows, cookie dough, brownies, almonds, gummy bears, sour worms, sprinkles, chocolate sauce, magic shell, pineapple sauce, strawberry sauce, caramel, marshmallow cream puff (a personal favorite), whipped cream, and cherries. And if you're wondering, no- Jackson was not allowed to have any of that sugary junk. I shared blackberries with him for dessert, while I ate ice cream.


It was wild to say the least but exactly what we all needed. The first day of school is always hard, and coop and McKenna braved it well. Tonight was a good break from all that has been going on. We were all together, laughing, playing with Jackson and Cake, and just enjoying being in the moment. I don't know how she does it, but my mom was so right about this. We all needed a dose of family, food, and a lot of toppings to cheer us up. This was the best Hot Dog/ Ice Cream Social I have ever been to. And certainly the most needed one as well.

Guest Features.........

Hi All,

Things have been crazy to say the least for me. Life is a whirlwind right now between work, Amy's upcoming wedding on Saturday, my sister Alix and my niece Brylee who cannot decide if she wants to make an appearance or not. The hardest thing happening right now is Wayne, who is like my grandpa, my aunt Andrea's dad is having a pretty rough run right now. I won't get into details but it has been a tough couple weeks. Je is very very sick in the hospital. My cousins are staying with us and it's been pretty hard for everyone. Please keep Wayne and my aunt, uncle, and cousins in your prayers. Every little bit helps right now.


It's been busy and my blog has taken a backseat. I am sorry, but I promise to keep up. Thankfully, my faithful followers keep me posted with guest features. Thank you!


"Crepe: nutella strawberries n whip cream...
Fullerton on Thursday nights has a farmers market street fair w music n food booths"


"Homemade lasagna down to the noodles. For me, by me"... From Andie my oldest sister.

I caved :-(

So I totally caved this week. Besides my birthday last Saturday, I have been trying to eat pretty healthy to prepare for my friend Amy's wedding which I am in. Salads have been on the menu everyday for lunch for the past two weeks. Boring.
I like salads but they are so boring and I am a carnivore at heart. After 2 I was bored. But I stuck to my guns and have been doing well. Until yesterday.


I couldn't help it. I let the pig inside of me takeover and ordered a #43 from Tummy Stuffers. Oh man it was so good. Every bite was cheesy, greasy, and so bad for me. I enjoyed every last bite!!!

My Birthday Dinner Post...Coming Soon