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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The First Supper

07/17 by Leigha 27 Comments

Peanut Butter Swirled Banana Bread
WIAW - As of Late

Last night I cooked our first dinner in the new house! I thought after so much moving that Mom would appreciate a nice meal. I ran 8 miles with my cross country coach so I wanted some pasta!

tortellini salad

It was super easy and only took about 20 minutes to throw together. I thought it was really good.. I hope Mom did too!

salad tortellini

After dinner we went down to the water enjoyed the beauty. Grandpa, my aunt and her boyfriend all stopped over too!

beach and boat

pretty beach

lake michigan

Sorry for all the beach pictures. I’m just still in a little bit of shock that I live here!

kayakers

mom lake michigan

mama falling

guess who almost fell in the water. lol

leigha mom grandpa

These are my grandpa’s water shoes from when he was in high school. That’s 1956!

grandpa's shoes

Cleo’s also enjoying the beach and I’m not sure how I feel about this. I’ve heard stories about people’s cats getting taken by a hawk while down by the water. 

cleo explore

cleo is grass

Is it even allowed to be this cute?!

cleo meow meow

cleo cutie

I have about 50 more pictures but I’ll refrain from posting them πŸ˜‰ Happy Thursday!

Peanut Butter Swirled Banana Bread
WIAW - As of Late

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  1. lucy says

    07/17 at 7:44 am

    YOUR CAT IS THE CUTEST!!!!! you ranon the beach yet? πŸ™‚ x

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/17 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Lucy πŸ˜€ No, it’s not big enough to run on! But that would be so cool!

      Reply
  2. christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    07/17 at 10:51 am

    That dinner looks awesome and OMG to your new location! Now we’re both right on the water πŸ™‚

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/17 at 12:44 pm

      I know! Beach babes πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Emily @smilemilegirl says

    07/17 at 1:00 pm

    No, it should not be allowed to be that cute. I love your cat!! πŸ™‚

    I can’t believe how his shoes held up! That is really cool.

    THE SAND AND WATER = <3
    Emily @smilemilegirl recently posted…WWW- Summer BooksMy Profile

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/17 at 2:01 pm

      Hehe Cleo says thank you πŸ˜‰

      I know right?! They made them well back then!

      πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

      Reply
  4. Sky @ The Blonde In Black says

    07/17 at 2:02 pm

    It looks absolutely gorgeous wherever you live!! And your pasta looks delicious too. Glad to see I’m not the only one posting cat pictures on my blog!
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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/17 at 2:28 pm

      Hahaha I have so many cat pictures it’s crazy. Nothing wrong with posting a few πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Cailee says

    07/17 at 3:02 pm

    Oh fun!! This is so beautiful!! You are so lucky to live right by the water! I live in a town on the water and go to school no where near the ocean… so I am always happy to be by water! For the summers I live on a lake! πŸ™‚ Nature is so beautiful! and your dinner looks delicious! πŸ™‚
    Cailee recently posted…Beauty Foods!My Profile

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/17 at 5:43 pm

      Nature is SO beautiful πŸ™‚ thanks Cailee!

      Reply
  6. Erica says

    07/17 at 11:09 pm

    Beautiful! I am so jealous that you actually live there! I am glad it was a good move! That pasta looks delish!
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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/18 at 9:54 am

      Thanks, Erica πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Sally Rae says

    07/18 at 8:19 am

    You are adorable and that pasta looks amaaaazing!

    Reply
    • theyoopergirl says

      07/18 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Sally! I miss your posts!!

      Reply
      • Sally Rae says

        07/22 at 10:04 am

        I’ve been crazy busy this summer and I accidentally took a little hiatus from blogging! I’m going to try to get back at it soooon πŸ™‚
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        • theyoopergirl says

          07/24 at 9:05 am

          Good! πŸ˜€

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  8. jac says

    07/18 at 9:55 am

    Is that your new house in the picture? It’s stunning!
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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/18 at 10:20 am

      That’s my neighbors’! It’s beautiful πŸ˜€

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      • jac says

        07/18 at 11:51 pm

        Lovely neighbourhood πŸ™‚
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  9. molly@this life is sparkling says

    07/18 at 4:25 pm

    Cleo is so adorable! And I once again am entirely jealous you live on water.
    molly@this life is sparkling recently posted…Peanut butter & pizza (just not at the same time)My Profile

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/18 at 7:36 pm

      Come visit!!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    07/19 at 2:31 pm

    I’m so insanely jealous of your house/view! I would love to be on the beach.
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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/19 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks πŸ˜€ it’s been amazing so far to say the least!

      Reply
  11. alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    07/19 at 5:27 pm

    Such a beautiful place to live!! And man that pasta looks delicious. Glad you’re having a blast so far! πŸ™‚
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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/19 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks girly! As I assume you’re having a blast in Florida too πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Ms.j says

    07/22 at 9:44 am

    Leave the hawks, you should worry about ME kidnapping her! Such a beauty Cleo is. Totally managed to revive the cat-loving spark in me. Now for the little matter of living with cat-eating dogs….eep!
    I’m rather late, but; a big Congratulations on the move girl!! Looks spell boundingly beautiful πŸ™‚ .
    Ms.j recently posted…Thinking Out Loud #25My Profile

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    • theyoopergirl says

      07/24 at 9:04 am

      Cat eating dogs?! Oh no!
      Thanks, Ms.J! It’s been just wonderful so far πŸ™‚

      Reply

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