No. 56

 Somewhat of a basic outfit today. 

Inspired by Carrie Fabulous (no. 56 combo):

 And I just realized now that I have the same straw clutch I would have posed with but didn't see it until now!

 You finally get to see this tank in its entirety. I bought it for its pretty lace and tulle hem to stick out under tops and have worn it like that. Today is the first time I am wearing it on its own.

I ordered this necklace from F21 website. Must have not read it correctly as I thought it was black feathers but they are peacock. Oh well. Still cool...

 Notice my yellow & tangerine nail polish? I did this last night. Again not the cleanest lines on the tips but oh well. Of course my husband's first comments upon seeing this is 'looks like Halloween candy!'

I love this cocoa shrug. So soft and the color goes with everything...

These sandals are getting very old!

Shrug and Necklace - Forever 21

Tulle hem linen tank - Charlotte Russe

Denim Bermuda shorts - Closet

Sandals - Victoria's Secret

With my little girl. I am getting a bit better in front braiding her hair.

 

 Today's Activities: Took it easy today. Finally got the car washed and cleaned out. It was sooo dirty. Then went to the indoor play area. They run summer camps there and it turned out to be a somewhat cloudy and windy day so it was quite packed.

Cooked during naps then swim class in the afternoon.

My friend came over for some styling advice and accessory/shoe borrowing.

Tonight's Dinner: 

Chicken Lollipops & Couscous and Garbanzo bean tabbouleh

 

Recipe from the Parenting Magazine's July 2011 issue...

 I doubled the tomatoes in the salad and also added 6 stalks of celery hearts too for more veggies...

 I had cooked chick peas already last week so had a container of that ready. My kids love all kinds of beans which is great.

 Bought the new pearled couscous which is much bigger for a change. I usually get couscous in bulk from Henry's but I was out so used a box of near east instead...

 

Cut up chicken breast into large squares (size of lollipops) and marinated for couple hours then baked in the oven as instructed...

This is the salad after everything is mixed. Me and the kids ate it cold but my husband warmed it up.

Put in the skewers after I heated up the chicken pieces. My skewers were long so I just cut them shorter. 

The Kids' Plates:

Huge Success!

And our plates. The white dollop is ranch dressing for the chicken.... The chicken came out very tasty and moist. I love the citrusy taste the lemon gave.