Last Minute Spokane Trip!

I had to make a last minute trip to Spokane to see my family this past few days and I had a TON of fun.  I didn't fit everything in that I wanted to, and there was way more construction that I did not anticipate, but other than that, I had a really good time.

This pic above was taken from my car as we went over the Columbia River….not my favorite part of the drive to say the least. (Yes, I have a little bridge fear!!) But it was a GORGEOUS day and the river just looked beautiful so I had to snap a pic!

One of the big highlights of my trip was all of the wonderful food I got to enjoy.  See, Tacoma has much to be desired when it comes to really good food.  I cannot find a good chinese restaurant over here for the life of me! 

I got to enjoy some yummy burgers and fries at Dick's Hamburgers (a Spokane staple).  For those of you who are not familiar with that joint, I must say it's dirt cheap food that is so delicious!!! 

I also enjoyed some fresh strawberries from Greenbluff. I wait for summer time to hit just for these strawberries because they are just THAT amazing.  

Now I just need some strawberry recipes LOL.

Best of all, I had my mom's cooking, and well, that just cannot be beat ;)

I hope you all have had a good last couple of days and are enjoying some nice weather! (It was high 80's in Spokane!!)

Until next time,

~C

Pet Peeves of Married Life...

Okay I know there will be people that assume I am going to be bashing men during this blog….well I may a little, but I will try to be nice.  :)

I know there are many married folk out there who will totally relate to my complaints!
Here we go.
If I had a dollar for every time I put the toilet seat down, I could probably fund a third world country school like Oprah.  SERIOUSLY! Men, if you are married, you KNOW you found that seat down when you entered the bathroom, so please for all humanity, just put it back.
In addition to this men in the bathroom complaint, how many times must I step in pee?? I know I live with three boys and two of which may not be able to aim as well, but come on husband, it's a GIANT bowl….how can you miss??
Can anyone relate to this???
Ok feeling a little better now.
:)
On a different note, I hope everyone had a good 4th! I haven't been blogging as much lately (probably because of the bathroom that needs constant cleaning LOL) due to my busy schedule.
Nothing really new on my end besides my little vent I had to release to my readers so I don't kill the husband!!
I am looking for any recipe websites that can give me healthy and quick dinners.  Having a family of four means there are usually multiple meals made at lunch time, but I would like dinner to be one good and healthy meal for everyone!  Any suggestions??
Speaking of my family, I am having bottle problems.  My TWO YEAR OLD….yes he's 2…is addicted to his bottle.  We have tried almost everything to get him off and it just does not work.  We will give him a sippy cup and the crying will not cease whatsoever for hours. I am starting to think he will go to college with a bottle in hand. We had a rough time with my oldest as well, but it seems like it was a little easier to get him off the bottles than it is for my youngest.  He acts like his bottle is his crack or something. LOL!!
Anyways.
Oh and I recently became addicted to two television shows.  Dexter and Weeds are two amazing shows that I think everyone should watch. Dexter is pretty easy on the eyes, and Weeds is just hilarious yet addicting all at once!  Now if only I had HBO to watch True Blood, I would be set!
I guess that is enough random ramblings for one blog! I have missed you all and I hope you will continue to follow me!
I promise the next blog will have zero man bashing :)
Until next time~
C