Friday Fifteen...

Things I'm looking forward to being back in a sticks and bricks...

 

1. Garage with door openers (we haven't had this since January 2009) 
2. Garbage disposal (haven't had this since January 2009) 
3. Dishwasher 
4. Space to spread out when cooking

 
5. Different rooms to spread out 
6. Privacy in the backyard 
7. Immediate and consistent and plentiful hot water 

8. A fridge and freezer that I don't have to rearrange every time I take something out.

 

9. Room to have people over (even if the weather is bad)! 
10. A closet tall enough that my clothes don't get wrinkled on the bottom 
11. A library card 
12. Consistent good internet 
13. Drying my laundry on the clothesline 
14. Fresh eggs from our chickens 
15. A bed I can sleep with my husband in... 

 

Back in September I shared what I was missing . I'm happy to say, I'm not missing much any more. The rest that I was missing will be fulfilled next week when we close on our house! We have experienced a bit of orange (hook 'em!) since we arrived back in late Fall... Have enjoyed being able to visit with our family and friends in person... I've eaten some WONDERFUL Mexican food pretty much on a weekly basis (as I wished)...

Delicioso breakfast tacos 3/$3

Migas!

 

Combo plate: cheese enchilada, taco, rice and charro beans

 

and been to Torchy's several times (today for lunch was absolutely divine)... 

Torchy's Baja Shrimp taco

Green Chile Queso... the best queso eva!

 

and LOVE shopping at HEB

 We are loving being back in our home state! And really looking forward to our next adventure and seeing what all it holds for us!

Thursday 13...

Things about me...

1. When I pull eggs out of the carton I do it in a pattern... so that it stays as "balanced" as it can be.
2. The anticipation of something I need to do that is outside my norm overwhelms me way more than actually doing it.
3. My favorite season is Autumn, but not a cold Autumn.
4. I enjoy organizing... pantries, closets, books, just about anything.
5. I enjoy cooking because I enjoy eating what I make!
6. My favorite place in the whole wide world to eat is Torchy's Tacos.
7. I am really enjoying relating to my kids as adults. We do have fun when we are together!
8. I went to college for 3+ years and did not get a degree. And have not needed it!
9. I use coconut oil as my moisturizer on my face and my body.
10. My favorite comfort food is sweet rice that my Grandma H used to make me.
11. I am slowly learning to let go of my expectations so that I can just experience what is...
12. I cannot stand arrogance in any form.
13. I love adventure but it scares me too!

Thursday 13...

1.  I'm loving the color splashes in our home!
2. I do not love running, but I like what it accomplishes.
3. I'm finally getting the hang of baking in my little oven and not burning things.
4. I'm missing exploring a town by bicycle and/or walking.
5. I am looking forward to meeting more "home girls" (new nickname given us by Miss Kristen).
6. I am wanting some mustard colored jeans/cords!
7. And I have birthday $$ to spend!
8. I hear birds laughing at us when we are running.
9. I'm excited all the good TV shows are coming back on!
10. It must be Fall... my FAVORITE season.
11. Our oldest son, Cameron, is coming to visit us when we are in the Washington DC area in a month!
12. I'm hungry for some good Mexican food!
13. We have had to run our furnace quite a bit recently! Time to head South!

Thursday 13: Favorites

1. Favorite state visited so far (besides Texas cause that would be a given): Indiana

2. Favorite campground stayed at so far: No campground has had it "all" but probably the campground that had most of the things I like is Petaluma KOA in CA.

3. Favorite pizza: Arte Pizzeria in Loveland CO

4. Favorite burger: Tie between Culver's and 523 Tap and Grill in Elkhart IN

5. Favorite thing about this lifestyle: It's stretching me! and I love being able to see part of the US I've never seen before.

6. Favorite thing to wear for travel days: for warm travel days: running shorts, t-shirt and flip flops; for cooler days: my PPP bloomers, t-shirt and flip flops

7. Favorite bike ride: Monterrey CA!

8. Favorite book I've read on this journey: Living with Less (maybe because I'm living it!)

9. Favorite meal to make in the RV: anything requiring one pan!

10. Favorite phrase we've adopted: It's 10 degrees warmer/cooler out here, when stepping out of our home!

11. Favorite campground treat: Snickers ice cream bars

12. Favorite touristy thing we've done: San Francisco tour

13. Favorite item we have purchased since being on the road: our grill!