August 18, 2014

Fresh finds

 There's something magical about fresh foods; something extra tasty about home and locally grown goods. One of my absolute favorite parts of Oregon summers are the amazing farmer's markets, berry/fruit farms near by, and the humble pots of tomato & basil plants behind our white & rugged picket fence. This week's market find was a gluten free lemon pepper fusilli dried pasta. The two women selling certainly won me over with their sweet southern accents. We paired the flavored pasta with a simple blend of our home grown tomatoes and basil along with what seems to be our favorite ingredient of turkey bacon & voila! A delicious, fresh meal! 

We are looking forward to trying a new flavored pasta next week. 

(After frying the bacon, we used the same pan with extra virgin olive oil & garlic sauteed with the tomatoes)... try it!


 Clam shell pasta bowl c/o Beyond Jordan Studio.
You can find this pasta & more at Pappardelle's Pasta.

August 17, 2014

That I'm her mother...

 

It hasn't set in yet. That she's mine. That I'm her mother. I'm not sure when it will. It feels as though I'm simply borrowing this precious gift for a while. 
I suppose that's not far from the truth...
 
I'm sure glad that God entrusted us with her. What a gracious gift you are, Bonnie Grace. I'm so thankful to be your mother. 

Children are a gift from the Lord... Psalm 127:3
 
 
Photo credit to my hubby, Andrew.

August 12, 2014

Bonnie Grace | Week One

It felt very strange to be the one walking to our car with a newborn instead of the one escorting a new family to their car. Strange in all of the most exciting ways. I couldn't wait to head home and walk through our door as a family of three. Welcome home sweet girl!
Week one was pretty jam packed with baby snuggles, meeting family & friends, doctor appointments, countless nursing sessions, and a few family walks in the neighborhood. 
Bonnie met Uncle Jensen & Aunt Amanda. They moved to Oregon at just the right time. We couldn't be more thrilled to have them near.
We didn't waste any time to start taking family walks. It was a nice way to get out of the house and we both think Bonnie likes the fresh air.
 
It's beyond precious seeing Bonnie & Andrew together. I think she's a daddy's girl already. 
Bonnie had her newborn check up & we killed some time eating at a delicious gluten free bakery (Tula). I'm still craving what I ate...
So far, Bonnie is an amazing sleeper.  Between night time feeds, she has no problem going right to sleep or at least laying quietly in her bassinet as long as she has a nice tight swaddle and full tummy. We are certainly hoping this behavior sticks around.
I needed a few things out and about, so we met up with mama friends, McKenzie (& baby Billy), and Katey (& baby Lyla) for a coffee date. 
 
Granddad & Mamaw came up for some baby snuggles. Bonnie is so blessed to have fantastic grandparents on both sides.

Uncle Nick & Aunt Michelle came over to join us at the Saturday Market. 
 
We received many fun onesies from Aunt Rhonda all week. Bonnie is quite loved!
And...  we tried our best to sneak in naps throughout the busy days. Nothing better than baby cuddles!
Though it was a busy week, I can't even explain how wonderful it is to have our sweet babe here. What a blessing she is. It's been so fun getting to know her little self this week. We love you, Bonnie Grace!