fantastically fabulous friday

Well hello lovelies.

First week back at work = crazy.

But a good crazy. 

I've hit another one of my "low times"

so I've decided that every once while awhile, especially during my "low times,"

I need to refocus on all the fantastically fabulous things in life.

Hence,

fantastically fabulous fridays.

 Enjoy.

1. Fashion shows.

I'm not talking about watching the runway models on tv.

I'm talking about little kid style fashion shows.

Tuesday afternoon we got the dress-up clothes out and had our own fashion show.

I was the "paparazzi."

How adorable is this little Snow White?!

They even had a little parade going through the room.

When's the last time you had that much fun??

2. Naps.

Plain. and. simple.

3. I tried a new recipe this week.

And I totally succeeded.

BAM!

Have a little looksie at this beauty:

 

Looks delish doesn't it?!

Well I'll let you in on the secret recipe.

Here's what you'll need:

3 tbsp butter, melted

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 garlic clove, pressed

1 cup 2% milk (I used skim)

2.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)

1 8-oz slice deli ham (1/2 in. thick)

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 bag (16 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini

1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth

1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

Now here's what you do:

(to cook on the stovetop)

Melt butter over medium heat in (2 qt) saucepan. Stir in flour. Add garlic and milk.  Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Add cheese, ham and black pepper.  Combine tortellini and broth in (12 in) skillet.  Cover; bring to a simmer over high heat and cook 3 minutes.  Add ham mixture; mix well.  Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

((You can also make this in the microwave with the Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker)).

4. Daytime TV.

Ya know.. I had 2 whole weeks off and never watching TV.

Then I go back to work and that's all I do in my free time at home.

For reals.

I just fell in love with a new daytime talk show.

The Talk.

The combination of women on that show crack me up.

Checks it out.

Another personal favorite: Ellen DeGeneres.

Loves it. 

5. Wearing a sweatshirt in the middle of June.

I miss the 90 degree temps and sunshine, don't get me wrong.

I miss them terribly.

However, I'm one of those people that really starts missing wearing my hoodies by the end of July.

So I can't lie.

I'm sorta enjoying these few days of 60 degree temps.

It gives me a reason to hold on to those hoodies for a few more days.

However, during my days off next week I would prefer some pool worthy weather.

Please.

6. I have decided on my next tattoo.

I've only told 2 people what it is.

But guess what...

I've changed it since I've told those 2 people!!

Bahahaha!!

((that's an evil laugh))

So no one knows what my tattoo will be.

But I can tell you that I will be getting it soon.

I'm super stoked about it.

It's definitely something that is very personal to me.

I got the tattoo on my foot as a sort of reminder to have faith through everything.

Good times and bad.

But after this past year I have also learned how important it is to stay strong and beautiful.

And this past year has definitely made me stronger and more beautiful.

...regardless of what everyone else may think. 

  I'm hoping to get it within the next few weeks...

so I will post pictures then.

What are some of the fantastically fabulous things in your life right now?