Simple Things Sunday #1

I've been following one of the most adorable blogs, Simple As That, for some time now and finally decided to join in on "Simple Things Sunday."

So, what exactly is Simple Things Sunday?

"This weekly photo share is all about taking time to photograph the everyday details that make your life unique, beautiful, and special. Each Sunday we gather here to share our photos with each other. To enjoy the beauty that can be found in the ordinary and to be reminded of just how important the simple things are." 

I think this is such a beautiful idea, and I can't wait to share with you each Sunday!

If you want to join along, a few quick and simple rules:

1. Grab a "Simple Things Sunday" button and include it in your simple things post.

2. Link back directly to your Simple Things post not your blog/website.

No links to other linky parties, giveaways or craft projects pretty please. 

This linky is all about the photos.

3. Be sure to pop by and visit at least 3 other links and leave a comment.

Leave as many as you can!

And that is it! So, today I am excited to bring you my very first Simple Things Sunday!

Moments from this week.

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While on a walk this weekend with my family, my little man (with help from his Daddy) picked these BEAUTIFUL flowers for me. Made me smile so big! I wish there would of been a way to keep them forever.

This week, with the weather cooling off in Arizona, I took multiple walks to the park with my little man. He absolutely loves the park, where we enjoy our walk around a lake and feed the ducks! Seeing the excitement on his face and his eyes light up, is priceless.

I never want to forget the look on my little man's face, when we let him do something he is not supposed to be doing, just yet. This morning, my husband was "sharing" his breakfast, and Jackson could not get enough of "eating" off of Daddy's spoon. 

My baby sister moved to California about a month ago. She means the world to me, and I miss her so much, so I was crazy excited when she came home for the week. Family is by far the most important thing to me, and I absolutely LOVE seeing my family with my little man. He is the most precious little boy, and loved like no other. 

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! 

Skinny Taco Dip

Over the past few months I have found some amazing quick, easy, and absolutely delicious recipes that I am dying to share!

(All recipes found via Pinterest)

Today I want to share one of my husbands absolute favorite dishes for a relaxing football Sunday. 

I'm warning you now. This dip is seriously amazing. So I'm not quite sure how "skinny" it is when you eat half of what you make! 

Enjoy, and I hope everyone has an amazing weekend! 

Skinny Taco Dip

via: pinterest and skinnytaste.com

picture via: pinterest and skinnytaste.com

8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese

8 oz reduced fat sour cream

16 oz jar mild salsa

(I drain the salsa, otherwise your dip while become runny)

1/2 packet taco seasoning

combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning

mix well with an electric mixer

 spread on to the bottom of a 8x8in baking pan

top with any veggies you want, I use shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and shredded cheese

"Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes."

I was so excited when I got a request to make a nurse themed frame the other day from MGA Home Healthcare.

I took my little man to the craft stores, and was so excited to see some of the cutest nursing related stickers! 

Once my little man went to bed, and the house was finally quiet, I turned on some Kings of Leon, and got to work. 

I am very excited to share the final product!

To see more custom frames, head on over to my Etsy shop Little Bug Frames!

Thursday's Thought

via pinterest

I absolutely love this. 

I've always struggled with letting go of things. It's hard for me. Really hard. 

Especially when those "things" are people. I truly want to believe that there is good in everyone. That everyone has a good heart, means well, and that people can change. 

However. I am realistic, and have learned that is not the case. 

It's taken me a long time, and I've fought with myself on this. I have not always been the most positive person. But with personal struggles the past few years, it is really something I have been working on, and sometimes, against everything your heart and soul wants to do, you have to let go.

You can't help someone change, if they don't want change for themselves.

So I'm slowly learning that sometimes it's okay to let go. People come in and out of your lives for a reason. Whatever that may be. You just have to do what is best for you.

I have a friend who lost her dad a couple years ago, and just recently lost her mom. That weighs so heavy on my heart, which is why I wanted to make this post. 

I am at peace with the decisions I've made in my life, who I've kept close to me, and who I've let go. Life is short. I have no room for negativity in my heart. I want to live my life to the fullest. I want to live a happy and positive life, for myself, my husband, my little man. My family.

Sometimes people can come around. It may be weeks, months, or years. I've decided I will deal with it, if and when the time comes. I know there is no reason to sit and stress about something that you yourself, have no control over, and can't change yourself. 

I want those closest to me, those that mean the most to me, to never go a day wondering how I feel about them. 

Don't ever go to bed mad. 

Don't be petty, pick and choose your battles. 

Don't ever miss a chance to tell someone you love them. 

Don't be lazy, pick up the phone.

Make at least one new memory each day.

Call someone just to say hello.

Send a card to let someone know you are thinking of them. 

Don't say something you can't take back, and more importantly something you may regret. 

Take a million pictures. 

Hug and kiss your loved ones daily. 

So those are my thoughts for this Thursday! 

On a lighter note, I'm working on a new frame. It's a custom order, and I can't wait to share!