we're just trying not to melt

haven't blogged in awhile but that's cause we really haven't been able to go outside too much to do anything fun because it is HOT HOT HOT! we were able to take a couple dips in one of the public pools which kept us cool for about an hour. other than that we've been avoiding all excuses to go outside. can't wait til tomorrow when it'll be only 94, bet it will feel great! on another note, anyone have any suggestions for recipes for cheap and easy meals? although i could survive another 20 years on a pasta only diet, daniel is getting pretty bored. but when you have a new kitchen its so hard to make new recipes! everything always has one or two ingredients i don't have, and who wants to spend $8 on a spice you'll only use once? (well i want to because i want to make yummy things but who can afford that?). its time to get creative people but i need some HELP! oh and i opened my own etsy shop the other day and i possibly already have a buyer who wants me to do three paintings! i'm really excited at the possibility of being able to make some $ off of something i like to do to relax, hopefully it goes well! and since we don't have any recent pics of us, here are a few of my pseudo-niece, dakotah, who i've been babysitting the last few weeks. she is pretty much the most adorable thing ever and she loves to sleep which is wonderful!