Saturday, January 7, 2012

Busy hands means messy fun!

We had a late start this week which meant I got to drive Sophia to school and come home and play.  I asked Logan what do you want to do and he said "day yo" luckily he signs this one clearly (whew).  He didn't want play dough out of the container he wanted to "ak momma ak."  So we did.  It brought back so many memories of when Sophia was 2.  It's hard... I think back to all the lovely times I had with Sophia crafting and doing with two well life seems to get the better of ya.  I know he learns way more from her then he does from me, luckily she is a good teacher. 
urr momma urr

"dada"
(Momma has to stir it on the stove and if you haven't discovered nesting bowls that won't break are and awesome toy)

cut cut cut ash ash ash (cut and smash)

A day alone with the wee one was really just what the doctor ordered. 

Friday, January 6, 2012

Crafty Wonderland

Before Christmas we went to Crafty Wonderland in Portland in the Oregon Convention Center.  It was amazing and this picture does not do it justice.  250 vendors selling homemade wonderfulness!  We took the kids and it was a bit too much for them.  Next year I will be attending if anyone is up for it let me know!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Dinner Party

We go annually to a dinner party of a friend and get all gussied up.

Don't ask me...

Matching outfits made by Mimi.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Peacock Lane

We took our yearly walk down Peacock Lane.  This year no rain but the mist in the air made the pictures an awful mess.

Can you even see the house back there?? It was a great night and no rain.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

Thanksgiving in January

Pics from a very nice Thanksgiving day.  Spent with Baba cooking and eating.


Flashlight and picnic basket with Baba's phone inside.

Rolling rolls!

Helping out.

Setting the table. 
It was a lovely day.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Gone Vegan Day 1

So here it is... day one of a new year. So many things I will need to post from Christmas and sadly back to Thanksgiving but today being a new year I wanted to start with our newest quest.


21-Day Vegan Kickstart / a Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) site
 
That's right we are doing the 21-day Vegan Kickstart ummm slightly modified.  The rules are no animal protein for 21 days.  David is also kicking his Pepsi love affair.  It's all a bit overwhelming and exciting at the same time.  I have also signed up with a friend for Whole Food Kitchen ~ Online Workshop through beauty that moves.  The goal is healthy eating and regular exercise.
 
Our first dinner was buckwheat and blueberry pancakes.  I know pancakes for dinner but I thought it would be an easy sell.  Well...
The overall reaction was YECK!

The frozen blueberries on the other hand were a hit.

David was not a happy camper but... Bagel and vegan cream cheese later and he was OK.