What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy hump day, y'all... we're half way there :)

I'm linking up with Jamie for the first time for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving that SPRING is officially here! I love everything that comes with Springtime...outdoor grilling, cute pedis peeking out of sandals, sunshine, lake weekends and Texas wildflowers filling empty fields and lining the highways...

I'm loving that several of my friends have started blogging! So fun! Check 'em out...

Lexi, Kaila, Cassi, Kasey

I'm loving that it's time to break out all of my favorite sandals! Current faves...

I'm loving the white jean trend...thinking I'm going to have to pick some of these babies up in the near future!

I'm loving Horizon organic chocolate milk! I picked some of this up at the grocery store on Monday afternoon, and Rob and I had it polished off by last night. Whoopsy. It's just THAT good...it's not overly chocolatey and perfectly delicious. Mmmm.

I'm ALWAYS loving my wonderful family!

And I'm ALWAYS loving my adorable hubs! Just don't know what I'd do without this man!

Head on over to Jamie's blog to check out what everyone else is loving on this Wednesday!

a meal for your monday

Now that Spring Break is over, we are back to our "normal" routine, and with that comes lots of cooking! I try to cook at least 3-4 nights a week, but I have been in kind of a rut lately. I try not to repeat meals very often because I get very bored with eating the same things over and over.

All this to say, I came across THIS recipe while scouring foodie-websites this morning and decided like it sounded like a yummy and easy dinner! Of course, I am practically incapable of following a recipe exactly, so I did make some changes...

I give you: Spinach, Bacon & Goat Cheese Quiche

PS-that dressing is SO delish!

If your man needs a little more "substance"...just add a grilled cheese on the side!

I essentially followed the recipe and instructions; I just changed up the ingredients a little.

Here's what I used:

8 whole eggs

1/2 cup half & half

Salt, Pepper & Nutmeg

6 strips of bacon (cooked & crumbled/chopped)

2 large handfuls baby spinach

2 teaspoons minced garlic (I didn't fry it-just sauteed it w/ the spinach)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 ounces goat cheese (I used the garlic & herb from HEB)

I followed the given instruction & baked the little cups until they weren't "jiggly" anymore.

Turned out pretty good if you ask me :)

*****

So, I gave up desserts and candy for Lent...it's been hard but certainly do-able and so worth it. I do, however, love to have something to munch on in the evenings while watching my shows and reading blogs! I've made the Snickerdoodle Chex Mix from the side of the Cinnamon Chex box a time or two, and it is so good! I decided to make it with some additions (surprise!) tonight.

Here's what I used:

I just made more of the cinnamon-sugar-butter mixture to coat all of the goods evenly and baked it in a 250 degree oven for about 20 minutes...

Voila! Tasty and semi-healthy snack mix.

*****

I've got the fever...

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is that you want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"

-Mark Twain

I'm definitely one of those people that whatever season is approaching is my favorite! I am welcoming the arrival of Spring with open arms! This time of year is so beautiful...the weather is near perfect, the vegetation is breathtaking, and everyone just seems so cheerful.

It's hard to pinpoint exactly what "Spring fever" even is, but I've definitely got it!

Rob is off from school this week on Spring Break, and it looks like he'll have some great weather to enjoy it in! I'll be working all week, but I've got today off to enjoy with him. We have nothing on our agenda but a lunch date...I love days like that. I'm sure we'll just hang out and watch a movie or three :)

So, are y'all waiting on pins and needles for the Bachelor tonight?!?! I didn't even start watching it until a few weeks ago, but I'm totally hooked and 100% TEAM EMILY! I just know he's going to pick her...he's GOT to, right??

There are too many good shows on right now!

Topping my list:

Bethenny Ever After (I feel like she & I could be friends)

Army Wives

Criminal Minds

DC Cupcakes

Real Housewives of OC (the only "housewives" I "have" to watch!)

Are any of these on your "can't miss" list??