When dreams become reality…
I love the opportunity for Millie Holloman Photography to shoot pics of my family. She and her photographers are great! So today, we went out and had a blast with them.
Being a mother to three boys, there is a little work that goes into getting everyone ready. It doesn’t just happen. I usually pick out what I am going to wear first and then coordinate the boys with what I am wearing. Not so we look like we match just in the same color family. I make sure everyone wears solids and leave the pattern to Bryan.
Of course we have hair to deal with. Gabriel’s hair requires alot of product and styling. I use the same products on his hair as I do on mine, texture shine, headrush, and masterpiece. Noah has great hair, but it requires me to blow it dry since it is so long. Adam’s hair just needs a good combing. I leave my hair until last.
I made sure my toes were painted a pretty color. They like feet shots so I wore some cute platform sandals with hot pink toes. I like to be prepared for whatever they may do.
I had a little mishap with the sun yesterday and missed some places with sunscreen. Covered those up with some great makeup and blended it all in with a sponge. Millie couldn’t even tell.
I carried a bag with snacks (almonds and granola bars nothing messy) and water due to the warm humid weather. This really helps keep the boys happy and hydrated. I also carried the styling products, makeup and brush in the bag just in case.
We had fun just being together as a family while they took pictures of us. The boys did great and I was so proud of them. Can’t wait to see the pics 
Preparing and organizing dinner seems to have become a chore. I love to cook, but coming up with a meal each night that everyone in my family enjoys can be a daunting task. I have been stuck in a rut making many of the same dishes over and over again. I am on a quest to try new recipes and make dinner exciting again.
Last night I tried a Lemon Pot Roast recipe. I marinated the roast in a ziploc bag over 24 hrs. Gabriel loved it and declared it the best roast ever. It was very tender and flavorful.
Here is the recipe for Lemon Pot Roast
2 1/2 lb chuck roast
1 1/2 c water
1/2 c lemon juice
1 onion, chopped
1 t salt
1 t celery seed
1 t onion powder
1/4 t black pepper
1 ea garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices lemon
Marinate for 4 to 24 hrs. ( I would recommend the 24 hrs.) Cover and Bake 325 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. You could also cook it in a crockpot.
The last week has been a little overwhelming. Coming back to work and trying to take it slow. If you know me well slow is not a part of who I am, but I am having to learn.
Here is what I have learned during all of this:
