13 Things

Haven't been feeling great this week and it gets really discouraging.

Don't worry, I'm not here to be sad, though;

here are 13 things that made me smile this week!

1.  Crazy Arizona plant

Saw this amazing agave outside Target. . .

Mom was amazed, too!

2.  Sleeping Juvy on my lap

3.  A super cute new outfit!

(and Mom in the background)

dress: Calvin Klein
bag: Betsey Johnson
shoes: Roxy

4.  All the beautiful scarves on offer at TJ Maxx

It looks like a painting!

5. This gorgeous, silly, upside-down bird

On Monday, this Gila Woodpecker came to our feeder.

We don't have a huge number of them in our neighborhood, so this was an exciting event.

6.  New purchase this week: Betsey Johnson wallet

bought from Ross for $16.99, original price $58!

Ooo!  Shiny gold inside!!!

7.  Cartoon advertising for fruit?  Yes, please!

8.  Sunshine, blue skies, and palm trees!

9.  Non-GMO corn starch

 (and only $1.99 at Target).

Corn is the most highly genetically modified food so far, 

so I was extra keen to find a safer version and I did!

Also gluten-free.

10.  Successful new recipe

I used it to make this lovely sweet and sour chicken.

Though the broccoli wasn't probably such a great idea.

For my parents' SuperBowl shindig,

my job was to make a turkey.

Greg's Mom's recipe seemed simple and very tasty, so I tried it.

I had to call to make sure I had all the details.

I also borrowed her pan.

11.  The turkey came out great!!!

Greg carved it up.

I found the wishbone

And we had a nice big container of turkey for sandwiches!

12.  Stephen brought me this umbrella cover as if it were prey!

13.  Dad and Greg playing foosball.

I hope your week has been excellent and that you're feeling spunkier than I am!