Little Raccoon

This is my "little raccoon" or so she has be renamed by Hubbster.  I love this darling picture, but you may not be able to tell, she is on the table.  She is always climbing up on the table or dragging some toy into the kitchen to help give her a boost onto the counters.  Baaaaahhhhh!  I can't keep up with her, especially when I am feeding Lexi and she has a good 10 minute head start - although I do get Brooklyn to check on her sometimes.  I really don't know what I am going to do when she figures out how to open doors (since she loves making a mess of the pantry and playing in the toilet water - yuck).  

But for now I will just enjoy her pretty little face even though I see the mischief going on behind those beautiful green eyes of hers.

And I'll enjoy the times she isn't getting into trouble, and her sister is being lovey, instead of complaining that London is ruining her stuff.

Today we went outside and washed both cars by hand.  We had a storm about 2 weeks ago and it left the cars super dirty so I finally got out and did it.  It gets so hot here in the summer, the kids love any excuse for the kids to get on their swimsuits, they had a great time playing in the water.  We have a mini van and an SUV so I didn't get the tops cleaned very well (I'm only 5'5") but I figure only tall people will judge my dirty roof - like Hubbster, who happens to be 6'3".

How cute is this?  Yes, we have another thumb sucker.  Now it is time for me to join her la la land.  Goodnight y'all.

3 Bean Salad

This three bean salad is sooooo  good that I have a confession to make.  I made this yesterday to take to a party tonight and Hubbster and I ended up eating about 3/4 of it so there wasn't any left for the party.  Whoops.  This is super simple to make, although a bit time consuming because of all the chopping/veggie prep but it is so worth it.  If you make it the day before you eat it the flavors have more time to marinate and it is even better.  

Ingredients: 

1 - 15 oz can black beans

1 - 15 oz can kidney beans

1 - 15 oz can cannellini beans

2 peppers chopped (I used about 2/3 of a red, orange and yellow pepper, you can also use green)

1 red onion finely chopped

1/4 c olive oil

1/4 c red wine vinegar

2 T lime juice (fresh is best)

1 T lemon juice

1 T salt

1 clove crushed garlic

1 bunch of chopped cilantro

chili powder and pepper to taste

Rinse and drain beans.  I like to toss them in the colander to start to get them mixed together and get the excess water out.

Chop the cilantro and onions.

Chop the peppers.  Gently combine beans and vegetables in large bowl.  In small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, garlic, pepper and chili powder.  Pour over bean mixture, chill and enjoy!  Sometimes I eat this plain and sometimes with tortilla chips - either way is great!