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The Bubble: My Diary of Us

The Bubble

Canean has always told me that I live in a fairytale world, the one where the good guys always win and the prince always finds the princess.  For the most part he is right, I am definitely a glass half full kind of person, and try to find the positives in every situation.  I am not naïve though and I do realize that life happens, and the fairytale doesn't always go as planned. 

And for that reason Canean and I have somewhere along the way created a bubble for our little family that consists of the two of us, our two dogs and our little pink house.  Here, the world seems to be an okay place where we can avoid most objects that try to pop our little bubble together.

This weekend was full of great moments.  We found out that we are going to be an aunt and uncle to a little baby girl that will be named Berkeley Adele.  And I can only imagine her adorableness with her daddy's tan skin,  my sister-in-law's beauty and big green eyes and lots of curly hair, which I am imagining she will come out of the womb with.  It's our first, so we are super excited about spoiling her to death.  We also got to really spend some great time together, which was good because I was out of town last weekend and Canean is about to go on a four week work turnaround where he will work seven days a week, so our time will be limited together.  We laughed a lot, got in some good snuggles, watched lots of King of Queens and Friends reruns and talked a lot about our bubble together.

And while the weekend was great overall,  there were a few familiar bumps in the road that life continues to throw at us and we are dealing with them the best we can. 

I have said it before, but the trust thing that comes into play in moments like these, moments where the fairtytale has a villain that tries to wedge their way into our bubble and disrupt our happy life. 

It's easier said than done, to be the bigger person in these certain situations.  To love as God would love, to not let the outside force come between the two of us.  Because if we lose our grip on each other, it will all come tumbling down, the bubble will in fact burst.

We went to church yesterday and the words to one of the worship songs we sang read something along the lines of letting go of your ambitions, fears, and indecisions and letting God take them all.  It hit me in that moment, that when you give these outside forces, these villains, these people who desperately want to burst your bubble to God, they become a non-issue. 

Because while we have the instinct that only the two of us can hold our bubble together, it actually takes three and without the third the bubble becomes all too vulnerable. 

Life is certainly not a fairtytale, my five year old self would disagree, but it can be pretty darn close if you choose to live it that way.  Pull your family into the bubble, let God be a part of it, and tell the rest of the world that it cannot come in and most definitely cannot burst the bubble that is whatever you want it to be. 

We can't control what others do, what they say, or what they believe.  We can only give it all to Him and go about our lives the way we know we should. 

And that's what I'm trying to do, let it go (cue Frozen soundtrack) and simply focus on what is in my little bubble with the man I couldn't imagine being in a bubble without.

 

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PostedAugust 25, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesLife
TagsLife, Trust, The Bubble, Family

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P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
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Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
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P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
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#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday
Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
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Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
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Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
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Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
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#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams
Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
_
My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
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#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
_
And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
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#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams
✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
_
This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
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#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes
I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
_
Link to recipe in profile! .
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#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal
Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
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#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish
Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
_
I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
_
P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
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#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams
I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
_
Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen
My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
_
Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
_
Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
_
P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
.
.
.
#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
_
Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
_
Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
_
Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
.
.
.
#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
_
My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
.
.
.
#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
_
And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
.
.
.
#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams ✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
_
This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
.
.
#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
_
Link to recipe in profile! .
.
#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
.
.
#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
_
I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
_
P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
.
.
.
.
#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
_
Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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.
.
#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
_
Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
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