After 4 days of being at home with a sick little boy, we jumped at the chance to visit some animals with Ta-Ta and Uncle D at the zoo. It really, really helped that they brought Chicken Ranch to share.
There was an entire world of critters for Keller to see and he just wanted to watch the zookeeper raking leaves. So exciting! Don't know how she felt about being on display.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Vera's patented photo face. Pursed lips - check, head tilt - check, and she is all set for a picture. Both kids were excited because they had long sleeves with a short sleeve shirt over it. Only problem, Keller totally looks like he is wearing a turtleneck.
Pop Quiz: Which picture did Vera paint and which one did Keller do?
Yes, why that would be a heap of dogs that Vera is dragging up the stairs. The star of the pack is still Bingo, the Beagle. Two funny things about that dog. First, when asked how he got his name, Vera's original reply, "Cause Bingo was his name-o!."
The second is unfortunately that Bingo had a little run-in with some puke last weekend. The world almost came to an end in our house that night. Bingo WAS a barking and tail wagging dog. Not so anymore, I stripped him of his battery pack and threw him into the washer with all of Vera's bedding. What I didn't realize was that because there was a whole where his battery pack used to be, his stuff ended up everywhere. He has some major surgery and is now almost back to normal, but will be silent for ever more...not really a bad thing in our world.
This one is for Zia! Vera loved painting the set and planting her wheat grass.
Keller being sick has equaled lots of indoor time this week.
Pop Quiz: Which picture did Vera paint and which one did Keller do?
Yes, why that would be a heap of dogs that Vera is dragging up the stairs. The star of the pack is still Bingo, the Beagle. Two funny things about that dog. First, when asked how he got his name, Vera's original reply, "Cause Bingo was his name-o!."
The second is unfortunately that Bingo had a little run-in with some puke last weekend. The world almost came to an end in our house that night. Bingo WAS a barking and tail wagging dog. Not so anymore, I stripped him of his battery pack and threw him into the washer with all of Vera's bedding. What I didn't realize was that because there was a whole where his battery pack used to be, his stuff ended up everywhere. He has some major surgery and is now almost back to normal, but will be silent for ever more...not really a bad thing in our world.
This one is for Zia! Vera loved painting the set and planting her wheat grass.
Keller being sick has equaled lots of indoor time this week.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New Bathrobes
Cute new towels/bathrobes. Sure they are supposed to be taken to the beach, but they work pretty darn great as just plain old shower towels. And well, the two kiddos look adorable!
Fruit Bowl
On the ever continuing quest to add warmth to our house, our plain silver fruit bowl has been replaced. Maybe it is the combo of limes and oranges or the sweet potatoes that we will never eat (Why do I keep buying them?)...but, I love it.
It is a Costco special, because we love everything Costco, that will now serve a dual purpose. Fruit holder by day and party platter on special occasions. Pretty and useful, patting myself on the back that I made such a good buy.
Shiny!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Fashion Dogs
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Nancy Shower
Baby shower for my friend Nancy - check! After many hours of planning, including many, many spent on the below cookie pops...the party is over and now we are just waiting for her little man to arrive. BUT, back to the pops. As a first try they turned out pretty well, except they kept falling off their darn sticks. Next time, thicker cookies and more frosting. There can never be too much frosting!
Second creation, an ice cream cake. After many conversations with D about how to do it, I was ready. Basically I had to cook a brownie and spread ice cream on top. Unfortunately, my timing got a little off in the planning stage and I thought I could whip the whole thing together in 30 minutes. Whoops, each layer (there were 3) had be be frozen before adding the next. Hmm, I cut a few corners and it dripped a bit. But, I am still counting it as a success, because the blueberries on top were so darn pretty.
Party planners + mom-to-be = fab quartet!
Love my mamas!
Second creation, an ice cream cake. After many conversations with D about how to do it, I was ready. Basically I had to cook a brownie and spread ice cream on top. Unfortunately, my timing got a little off in the planning stage and I thought I could whip the whole thing together in 30 minutes. Whoops, each layer (there were 3) had be be frozen before adding the next. Hmm, I cut a few corners and it dripped a bit. But, I am still counting it as a success, because the blueberries on top were so darn pretty.
Party planners + mom-to-be = fab quartet!
Love my mamas!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Rainbow
Have you seen this picture? I love the color coding, but never really motivated to do it at home. Then, while we were in NY TnT had their bookshelf sorted by the colors of the rainbow and it just clicked that I have enough books to do it.
Little by little, I am trying to add warmth to our house. At this point, I am a serious book collector, both for kids and adults and the question becomes how to deal with them all. Well, my books are rearranged. What do you think? I would love to get to the point where each shelf has its own color. There tend to be too many green, blue, and white.
Little by little, I am trying to add warmth to our house. At this point, I am a serious book collector, both for kids and adults and the question becomes how to deal with them all. Well, my books are rearranged. What do you think? I would love to get to the point where each shelf has its own color. There tend to be too many green, blue, and white.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Dog Party
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Natural History Museum - NYC
We love cheesy videos! I only realized after watching it how often I waved my hand in front of J's face. In the moment, I was focused on my acting skills.
Actual Day
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Love-30
Monday, January 4, 2010
4!!!!
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