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golden yuck

 

In the spirit of trying new things and wanting smaller pants, I've recently tried Whole Living's Golden Elixir.  Friends.  Don't bother.  Gross doesn't begin to describe it.  I'll stick with lemon water.

 

 

 

 

Miss Pippy

Dear Emerson,

You couldn't wait for the giggle juice.  Weeks ago I mentioned the idea and it never left your mind.  When the nurse asked if you had questions only one popped out, "when do I get giggle juice?".  My heart broke a little when it finally came and you tasted it and... yuck.  Medicine, really.  To relax.  I could have used a shot.  I was nervous.  Anxious.  As soon as Dr. Wetmore greeted us post-surgery I cried.  It was over and you were fine. 

Fine, hardly says it.  You're an amazing little girl.  I'm so proud to be your mama.  You were crying in recovery and didn't like the needle in your hand.  You did like the popsicle.  And when we got home,  "I want to go outside and play."  Like surgery never happened.  When we waltzed into school to pick-up Maxi Bear later in the day, the teachers' jaws dropped. 

You're strong and fearless and smart and fun.  And I love you, little girl. 

 

 

 

Later that day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patti Paige

 

Not only will Max get his much-requested elephant cake, but it will come from the very talented hands of Patti Paige. 

I can't wait!

bakedideas.com

 

 

 

 

the best way to nap

    

supergirl.

 

best. patient. ever.

 

 

 

 

summer.

 

We're ready. 

 

 

 he looks great in blue.  don't you think?  :)

 

 

 

the great outdoors

 Mother Nature had the nerve to drop more snow today.  If she even THINKS about serving up rain on party day, why I'll...

The way the weather's been, I'm beginning to think we might be making snow angels instead of spring crafts at Max's fete.  But, being the eternal optimist I am, I'm forging ahead with plans for warm weather activities including Bird Feeders, Scavenger Hunts and Color Matching.  I'll settle on one or two come party day, along with a fun take-home for the kids ~ decorate and plant a planter.  My kids love to plant seeds, water them and watch them grow.  And who doesn't love flowers?

 

 

{opening nature art photo}

 

 

eat this pin

 

~ Cauliflower Garlic "Breadsticks" ~

I had every intention of keeping up with my weekly recipes this year, but here we are in March, mid-March!, and I haven't done a thing.  tsk, tsk. 

Like brussel sprouts last year, cauliflower seems to be all the rage.  Pinboards and blogs are pro-cauli these days.  We're way ahead of the trend in my house, it's long been a staple and Miss Pippy loves the stuff.  New techniques are fun and I never thought to grate cauliflower, dah!. It is a tad messy ~ flying bits ~ but that's about as difficult as this recipe gets. 

 After a bit of mixing and pressing, it was in the oven.  Easy.  In the end, I wasn't expecting the eggi-ness of it, but the flavor was yum.  I doubled the recipe, so next time maybe I won't double the egg content.  And it makes for a great base to throw just about anything else on in the future. 

 

Ingredients = cauliflower, garlic, egg, oregano, chili powder, onion, cheese, olive oil, salt/pepper. 

Dificulty = 0, Tastiness = 7

{scale = 1-10} 

Taste Testers:

Emerson ~ "mmmmm, that smells yummy Mommy.  Can I try some?"   My super eater happily tried the new dish, but wrinkled her nose upon tasting it.  "It smells better than it tastes".

Max ~ "I don't like that."  never got near it.

 

 

adapt.

 

When your bathroom looks like this. 

You do this.

 

 

 

starting winter.

    

 A few months ago my laptop crapped out and before I had it serviced I backed-up all my videos to a hard drive which = out of sight, out of mind.  Well, even though I'm happily pushing old man winter out the door {more snow yesterday??  wtf!} I had an urge to revisit some of our goings-on from blustery months.  The viewing party reminded me how fun it is to watch the mini movies and was just the kick in the pants I needed to start piecing together my winter masterpiece.  Another incentive = this.  I'm playing along and will submit my own mini masterpiece{s} soon.  Wish me luck!

So, enjoy my winter "trailer", if you please, a peek at how we play away the cold.  The final film is almost in the can.  :)

 

p.s. I often return to my other mini-films {here and here} and can't wait to finish winter.