the errand train (and a nomination)
Howdy friends, and happy Wednesday!
Is it me, or does this week seem to be flying by? Not only do I feel like I am in a time warp, but I have 1,233 things to do before we leave town again on Friday. Mr. B and I are heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma to visit Scott and Jessica, and their bundle of joy, Gabriella. Hard to believe she is a month old already. Where does the time go? Tear.
Before I dive into today’s post, the kind and lovely Julia over at The Roasted Rootnominated me for the Food Stories Award! Whoo-hoo! Thanks, Julia.
In order to complete my nomination, I have to tell y’all one thing about myself and also nominate five other foodie bloggers whose stories I have a blasty-blast reading!
First up, the one thing…I do a great impression of Axl Rose dancing. Totes true.
Second…the five other bloggers I’m currently digging and would love to nominate:
Whether I actually win the award or not, I’m still grateful to even be nominated. This is why the blog community is AH-mazing. It truly is a place where people can come together (even if it’s through the “interwebs”) and be a part of a positive support network. A major high-five goes out to all bloggers!
Okay, moving on.
As I mentioned earlier, I have a major to-do list to tackle before we head out of Dodge in two days. The first stop on the errand train, Target. I needed to find a present for Ms. Gabriella and Ms. Ella Rose (who will be turning 3 on Monday)!
I could have spent all day in the fairy princess aisle playing with Barbies and Cabbage Patch dolls, but I quickly remembered that I wasn’t five when trying to squeeze into that pink tutu. Plus, the stink-eye from the Target employee didn’t help either. Whatevs.
Second stop, Uncle Nordies (or Nordstroms if you must). I am in dire need of new summer footwear. Yes, Old Navy flip-flops will always be a staple in my warm weather shoe selection, but I needed something with a bit more support. Enter these cute wedges made by Toms! Adorable.
Stop three, four, five, and six were quick, and easy:
– World Market -> wine, please!
– Whole Foods -> needed Greek Yogurt
– Bed, Bath, and Beyoooooooond -> needed new white hand towels, but didn’t find anything
– Car wash -> Memorial weekend left the ol’ jeep looking a little crusty
Phew.
After all of that running around, you bet your sweet tookus I wasn’t going to be cooking dinner tonight. Lucky stop number seven, Chipotle. I swear Chipotle can save lives because if I had to think about washing dishes I would have gone Wayne Brady on someone. Thankfully no dishes were required for this dinner.
Chicken burrito bowl. Hello, gorgeous!
And a little mocktail to go alongside.
Sanity saved.
Have a good evening!
P.S. Congrats to my friend, Meg! She gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl today! Love to Kevin and you!
Congratulations to YOU, Missy Cool Food Blogger! So happy to hear you were nominated for excellence in food and storytelling. But I am not surprised. I know how hard you work to make your blog entertaining and beautiful to look at.
I think the worker at Target gave you the stink eye because, she, like me, DREADS going into any aisle that pink and sparkly. Sorry. : ( I know I am going to have to get over this fear if Josie is going to have a dec grandma.
Love you, Moomers
1st… thanks for nominating me! Your sweet <3
2nd… I need to bite the bullet and buy a pair of Toms…
3rd… your mom comments on your blog AWESOME… I doubt my mom even looks at mine!
Congrats!! Love your new Toms!!! Have fun seeing the babes!
Boy oh boy do I want a burrito bowl now! Have fun in Oklahoma!