Good Monday morning, my friends! How was your weekend? It was good here, with an equal balance of productivity and relaxation. I caught up on laundry, planned the first week of homeschool for Flynn, and did some Sunday morning meal prep. I boiled some eggs, chopped and roasted some sweet potatoes, and sliced a pineapple and cantaloupe. We went to Mass, out to dinner, and hung out at the condo, went swimming, and took a couple of naps.
I had been slacking on my morning walks for the past couple of weeks because, honestly, I could not deal with the humidity. Today, the weather was lovely, and Mocha and I resumed our morning routine. And, I think, although it may be wishful thinking, that I felt the tiniest flicker of autumn in the air. Just sayin'.
Dinner last night was taco bowls. This is always a favorite here and so simple. I cook some rice in the rice cooker, which, by the way, we use all the time, chop some lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, shred some cheese, heat some corn, and cook some ground beef with taco seasonings. I add some Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, and there you have it. So good!
Flynn spotted the faintest rainbow in the sky when we were at the condo Saturday night.
Lastly, Mocha is happy with the snuggly new blankets I got for fall.
And remember:
Happy Monday!
Billie Jo
Hello! Your weekend sounds perfect and that taco bowl looks amazing!! It was 52 degrees when I got up this morning and it was wonderful. It still will be summer for a while, but Fall is coming!! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWe ALSO love a rice cooker. We got one as a wedding present and it died about a year and a hald ago and we bought another because we truly use it so much. Autumn is coming. Now that the kids are back at school... bring on the pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun catching up with you today! Mocha is adorable!!! I can't wait for there to be some autumn in the air, its been such a hot summer I'm so ready for it! I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful school year, we are hoping to start this week as well!
ReplyDeleteI love my rice cooker!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo....we are having taco bowls tonight...my favorite too!! so easy and so tasty. Enjoyed seeing the photos and all of the little ducks...Nature photos are so neat... Wishing Flynn a wonderful school year. Mylee began her college journey this morning... Blessings to you and. yours Billie Jo.
ReplyDeleteThe taco bowl looks SO good! I'm going to try it! And I see the faint rainbow! And you have your ducks all in a row! The temps are starting down towards fall temps here! Well, in the eighties. Which is better than 95!
ReplyDeleteAlec got a rice cooker from a friend for his high school graduation and we've just finally started using it (nearly 3 years later!)... but I am loving it! I haven't quite figured out how much to cook at one time yet but at least it always comes out perfectly. We've all been talking lately that the weather has that hint of fall in it too (of course it comes much quicker up here!).
ReplyDeleteWe've worn two rice cookers out with our Japanese houseguests in Spokane. We've not replaced the last one although I don't know why. Your taco. bowls look delicious. We're having a great time in the Black Hills. Curt & Barb left this morning so we're on our own now.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
I love my rice cooker too. And now I think taco bowls are going on the menu - Yum!
ReplyDeleteHappy new school year to you and Flynn! May it be filled with many blessings. And yay for Autumn in the air!! Been having moments here too. Those taco bowls look so good. 😋 I think Matt would eat taco anything every single day. Lol Blessings on your week ahead. xo
ReplyDeleteI have a Pampered Chef microwave rice cooker that I LOVE!! It's the only way I cook rice now. Perfect rice every time! I felt a difference in the morning weather last week, too. The humidity was not as oppresive as usual. Hopefully it will continue to get better!! Have a happy week!!
ReplyDeleteWe love bowl nights!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are back to your walks. :). Wonderful photos. Love your header.
ReplyDeleteA good weekend and good food is a perfect combination!
ReplyDeleteHi friend. I just wanted to pop in and say hello! I have also skipped my morning walks for a few days it is so HOT here. Its 95 by 9 am. I am so ready for cooler weather. Love your photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice weekend - taco bowls are so easy and delish!
ReplyDeleteAww! Little Mocha is adorable! Love the blanket!
ReplyDeleteIt looks cool there...sigh
Happy week to you!
hugs
Donna
Oh friend I am so far behind in visiting - I can’t seem to keep up before the days are done. Your photos are oh-so peaceful-just what we need these days. I hope all is well - I’ll catch up soon.
ReplyDeleteYour blog always makes my heart happy when I visit. God bless you and thankyou for all that you share. Your blanket looks so cozy, and your puppy is adorable! I am so ready for cozy fall days! Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that blanket. I was thinking of getting a soft Fall blanket this week. The chill comes on quickly. Those taco bowls are delicious, and so easy to make. Such a lovely sky photo on your walk in the early morning. And I believe it is a gift when we see a rainbow, so thank you, Flynn, for the rainbow you noticed in the sky. Have a wonderful week, Billie Jo. It's almost Fall, yaaay!
ReplyDeleteYour taco bowl looks amazing. I might just steal this idea for my work lunches. X
ReplyDeleteRegarding Fall, it is the very slightest bit cooler here this week as we go on our after-breakfast bike rides. YAY!!!!! Your Taco Bowl looks great. I really enjoy "bowl" meals. They are easy to prepare and fun to eat!
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