Meh Monday... Meh=randoms

Were you all wondering what the new name was going to be?? I am sure you were. all. weekend. Well, me too. After I saw how everyone's votes were all over the place, I realized that none of those names truly described me. Why oh why are all the good names taken. I think every name I came up with that I truly loved is already taken by someone who doesn't even appreciate it. Baah.

Guess the new blog name hunt will continue on.

We spent the weekend packing and moving from one lake place to another.  Oh, did I say we? I spent most of my time with Josie while everyone else did the heavy lifting. I wouldn't pass up that quality time for anything though. She was fun and happy and we didn't have any meltdowns like we have had in the past on busy weekends.

The new place is going to be so great for my parents and we are pumped to see them make it their own.

Ok that picture wasn't from this weekend, but a little Josie lovin never hurt anybody.

I also stopped breastfeeding/pumping this weekend. What a relief it is to be done with that! Less to carry around, less to think about, more to pay. There always has to be a downside... I can't believe how expensive formula is. I know everyone knows this and its no surprise, but with her eating so much more now we go through it like crazy. Good thing we have Sam's Club to keep it real.

Josie started daycare with Grandma today. Besides the hussle bussle get everything ready for Day 1, I think the change won't be a problem and she's going to love all that one-on-one attention.

Yet another random picture for you all to enjoy (again). This sad little boat is just sitting in our driveway and doesn't even get to go for a ride (imagine me standing next to it saying "wanna go for a ride??" Buckley style). Here's hoping that we can get it transported to the lake before it makes a permanent spot on our driveway. I want my garage spot back!!

I think she looks different in pictures than she does in true life. I never get to just stare at this random face for real when she's cooing and moving. It comes and goes too quickly.

Random enough for you?

Vote - blog name

I'm feeling the need to change my blog name. MSDeyle worked great when it was just my close family and friends reading it, but now that its a bit more known out there in the blog world (don't worry, it hasn't gone to my head yet... ) I feel that it should be something that isn't confusing. Let's face it, my last name? Not the easiest thing to pronounce. So I've created a quiz. I brainstormed for hours thinking of a new name and I've come up with a few ideas. Please choose your favorite!

Time for school!

The weather might not agree that a flowery jumper is appropriate today, but we do!

Pumpkin smoothie

Remember how I had made a Green Monster before and absolutely loved it? Well, I have been eating it every day for lunch and have been in need of variety. The first time I switched it up, I substituted blueberries for the apple making it a banana/blueberry/spinach/kale/milk smoothie. I also left out the peanut butter which lowered the overall calorie count.

Then I saw a recipe for a pumpkin smoothie and new I had to try it. Here's the thing. I always think I love pumpkin so very very much, until I make something with it and realize that its not as good as I am dreaming it will be.

My smoothie consisted of pumpkin (pureed), pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, milk, kale, spinach, and a banana. I must have put way to much pumpkin in, because it tastes like baby food, and not in a good way (is there a good way?)

I will try one more time tomorrow with a whole lot more banana and a whole lot less pumpkin. I'm hoping less is more. Otherwise, I'll have my official first bust and will never trust pumpkin again (dramatic, but still true).

In case you were wondering, yes it still appears green. The blueberry combo had a purplish brown look to it (actually looked appetizing according to my coworkers) but it takes a lot to overcome that spinach green. I don't mind it as long as it tastes good!