let me explain...

Day 28// Hunk left this past weekend to go on a fishing trip in Wyoming.

Usually I tag along, but this year I decided that I didn't have the energy (or the bladder) to chase Brecken around.

I opted for the more safe route, so Punk and I stayed home.

Our weekend included lots of Super Why, Trix cereal, and maybe a dozen donuts.

shame. shame.

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Day 29//Whenever Hunk is gone I try really hard to tackle some of the projects I always put off.

This trip, I decided to back up my computer on an external hard drive.

While skimming through a few folders I came across pictures from our childhood that Kambrie (sis) put in her wedding video.

Let me just preference with saying that I am so glad we outgrew that awkward stages in our lives...

Christmas pictures are always so confrontational in my family.

It goes something like this:

Mom: "Ok we need to take some pictures."

Us: "ughhhhhh."

Mom: "Smile!"

Mom: "Wait, they don't look right let's take a few more."

Us: "MOM! No more."

Dad: "Let your Mom take some pictures."

Mom: "We need to take them again, none of you were smiling."

Us: "Mom it is five in the morning."

Mom: "Ok. Ok. I'm done....Wait! I forgot to turn on the video camera."

Us: "MOM! MOMO! MAMA! MOMMYYYYY! MOTHER!"

We love the holidays.

By the way, I really think the Navajo robes are the best part of these pictures... 

 Kambrie and I are only 18-months a part so of course my Mom has lots of pictures of the two of together. Often these pictures involve awkward poses, or matching outfits.

Sadly, we still end up buying the same clothes even now.

I think she kind of envies me....

Kelty was obviously not excited.

Does it make us even more hick-ish that this picture was taken at a tractor pull contest?

:)

The Kool Aid Hat.

Why Mom?! Why?!

I don't know why I wore it everywhere or why I needed to pair it with a leopard print shirt...

But believe me when I say this outfit is not the worst thing I wore. Picture a pair of neon print clown pants, a floral vest, and my Mom's high heels.

I am kind of okay with the fact that I couldn't find that picture

;)

FYI...Don't forget to check out the Weekly Steal that ends tonight. The large mum ring which is originally $12.00 is on sale for $5.00.

365 Project: Our Week

 Day 23// Brecken has a few loves.

His blanket.

Listening to singing cards.

And chocolate cake....He may look like a certain German....whose name rhymes with Madoff Pitler....

 Day 24// I really don't mind doing chores around the house, but taking dishes out the dishwasher is often torture for me.

My ability to neglect finishing chores is very evident around our house--washing laundry, but forgetting to take it out of the dryer; doing dishes, but leaving them in the dishwasher; sweeping the floor, but forgetting to mop.

I have been known to leave dishes in the dishwasher for a "few" days.

Hunk, here's proof that I actually do put them away...occasionally...

;)

 Day 25// I have been trying to be diligent at bath time to help Brecken learn the names of animals and their sounds.

So far, everything is a puppy that moos. We've been stuck in this animal rut for awhile.

Any suggestions on learning the other animals???

 Day 26// We've been working on some big projects.

Yep, I said it, actual projects.

One of those projects includes a new headboard and foot board for our master bedroom.

When Hunk gets in the building mood we don't stop until the project is complete.

We started our bed at oh 8:30ish at night and Hunk finally let my swollen feet and me go to bed at 1:30--he's a work horse.

We are still snow-less and cold-less.

But when I say we have been windy I mean win-deee; like school buses pushed off the road, motel signs toppling over, and the interstate closed.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Hunk has left for the weekend on a man-date with his Dad, brother, and nephews, so Punk and I have a lot of plans which include chick flicks, popcorn, and maybe some shopping.

:)

Stick a Pin in it: Sweet Pulled Pork Knock-Off

This morning I stumbled out of bed wanting to throw together a post I  finished last night and it wouldn't let me add additional photos--I begged and pleaded, but to no avail.

So between my blogger debacle and Punk smashing blueberries in the carpet I felt that I needed to calm my nerves with a Dr. Pepper.

Thanks, Doc you always know how to make a girl feel better.

;)

Have you ever eaten at a Cafe Rio?

It's a fun little Mexican/Southwestern eatery that boasts itself on mouth watering flavors and a dish to satisfy almost palette.  

We Montana (aka Bozeman) folks don't believe in being up-to-date on the latest and greatest in the culinary cuisine so I usually have to wait until I go to Great Falls or to Utah to devour a Cafe Rio dish.

So when we do have a craving for something "exotic" it requires the use of knock-off cooking.

My cousin found a great recipe for Cafe Rio's famous cilantro ranch dressing and after searching I was also able to find a fun recipe for their sweet pulled pork.

The menu of choice last night was the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad with some fun substitutions.

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I found a great recipe on Pinterest from a cute blog called Favorite Family Recipes.

They broke down the meal into easy steps with directions on how to make sweet pulled pork, cilantro lime rice, and cilantro ranch dressing.

Delish my friends, delish.

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The recipe was initially for a pulled pork salad but we decided to put our meal in homemade hard taco shells.

Super easy and quick, and totally worth it.

Thanks for stopping by, and if you happen to cook a great knock-off meal I would love to hear about it!

Also, for those of you that are new to Spunky Junky feel free to link up tutorials, recipes, and ideas that you have found using inspiration from Pinterest!

I love when we can all have new "pinspirations!"

Link rules:

*Link to a specific post

*Make sure the post is about an idea gained from Pinterest!

Weekly Steal: Mum Ring

Good day friends!

I hope your Tuesday is going well. Punk and I got caught up on The Bachelor drama for the week.

Seriously, that Courtney chick is making me want to pull my own hair out. Am I the only one that thinks she is ca-razy!

:)

Anywho.....This week's steal is the medium size mum ring. Super cute and lovely.

The ring is originally $12.00 and is now on sale for $5.00.

Have fun shopping!

24/40

Coat//Apostraphe, Jeggings//Target, Shoes//Vera Wang

World War III is going on in my house today.

Brecken saw his blanket in the washing machine and instantly needed to have it. I told him he had to wait until it was dried.

He then proceeded to stand, nose pressed to the dryer window, for 30 minutes screaming until I let him and his blanket reunite.

Dramatic, very dramatic.

Heaven help me when this girl gets here.