four books

This is pretty challenging. I'm sad to say that I don't read very often. :( I used to LOVE books so much as a child and as an adult I do not make time for them. So I'm going to put my four favorite books to read to my daughter instead.

1.  I LOVE this book! I wrote a paper about it in college. I really enjoy this book because you can't really say if Big is the mom or dad, if Small is a daughter or son. It's a beautiful story about the unconditional love that a parent has for their child. I think it's a great book for a child who doesn't have both children in their life, whether it be because one parent is in the military, has passed away, or just absent for any reason.

2.  My friend Laura got this book for my daughter for her 5th birthday and I think it's absolutely adorable!

3.  Everyone has to have a favorite Dr. Seuss book. We own this one in pop up! I love all the positive and inspiring quotes from this book.

4.  My Catalina loves when I read to her. Do you remember this one?

five foods

Yummy! I've been looking forward to this one!

5.  Asparagus. I wouldn't even try asparagus as a kid. In fact, I just tried it for the first time earlier this year! And you know what? I love it!!

I like pretty much all veggies...steamed...slightly crispy. 

4.  Kabobs. I love making kabobs! I like mixing up the marinade, getting my hands all disgusting while I put the meat and veggies on the kabob, and just how easy they are to prepare/serve/eat.

Pre-Grilled Chicken & Veggie Kabobs

3.  Real Fruit Smoothies. When I was 18 I used to work at Tropical Smooth. So I know a lot of great fruit smoothie recipes. I know, this is more like a drink...but with all the fruit...it kinda qualifies as a food...

Strawberry Pineapple Mango

Berry Smoothie

If you don't think smoothies count as food, then I'd have to pick my Fruit Pizza. It's colorful, it's delicious, and it's a hit at any barbecue or party.

And you can make it any way you like with your favorites fruits

2.  Albondigas. Isn't that a fun word to say?! Albondigas is a Mexican Meatball Soup. It's pretty easy to make and super tasty.

I've never taken a picture of my Albondigas, so I borrowed this shot from here.

1.  Chimichangas. I've never attempted to make these. In Virginia Beach there is a restaurant called Plaza Azteca (my mom, sis, and I have always called it Plaza Ass-Wreckers) and in my opinion, they make the best Chimichangas, hands down. I like mine with carne asada and fried.

This is making me hungry.