Since we’re leaving in the next couple weeks, I’ve been trying to use all the stuff we have in the kitchen to make our meals. Tonight we had roasted lemon chicken with garlic, thyme and bacon! Roasted red potatoes, broccoli soup and for dessert, strawberry shortcake. Everything made from scratch… even the whip cream. Yum Continue reading What’s for dinner
We attended the Guam Liberation celebration in Copperas Cove today. Lots of people and tons of food. It was so hot in the civic center that we left as soon as we had our fill of Chamorro grub. Continue reading Islander
With gas prices so high, we have to find ways to entertain ourselves at home. We played with bubbles for a bit outside but the heat was out of control. I have to think of some fun indoor activities that don’t make too much of a mess (gotta constantly keep the house clean in case … Continue reading Pop
So as you know, it’s been my mission to get some healthy food into my family. Not exactly an easy task for a picky 3 year old. After watching an Oprah episode that featured a book called Deceptively Delicious, I was inspired. The book has a bunch of recipes that incorporates pureed veggies in uncommon … Continue reading Deception
Didn’t anyone tell you your face could stick like that? Continue reading Silly Face
Look what I made today. I had some left over fabric from other sewing projects and decided to see how creative I could be. The first picture is the front and the second, the back. the dress ties in the back like a halter top. I did it without a pattern and it only took … Continue reading Lookie
We didn’t realize that the Hello Kitty stickers we bought JoJo were really temporary tattoos. She thought she was so cool. Just like daddy. As long as it comes off with a little baby oil, it’s ok with me. The following pictures were requested. Monkey Munch! Continue reading Tat
We all attended Anthony’s units sports day at Belton Lake. The girls and I spent most of the time in the shade or at the playground, though JoJo enjoyed collecting acorns more than playing on the jungle gym. Anthony competed in basketball, ultimate frisbee, tug-o-war, and even a hot dog eating contest (though he wasn’t much … Continue reading Sports Day
JoJo likes to pretend she’s really camping. We talk bout all the animals we see when we look out the opening of the tent. Analise’s starting to get into too. Maybe when we move back to CO we can go on a real camping trip. Continue reading Camping
JoJo gets a kick out of making Analise laugh. It’s a big help when I have to get something done and Ana wants to be picked up. I just have Jo entertain her. I’ve been trying to eat a little more healthful lately. Tonight’s dinner: whole wheat spaghetti with ground turkey ands some pureed carrots … Continue reading Babysitter