Jill loves to help.
She picks up toys.
She picks up toys.
And she always lets us know when it's time to rest.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sewing With Mommy
Alright Jill, let's get going. Can you unfold the fabric for us?
Good job; now lay it with front sides together.
Awesome. Can you iron it flat?
Okay! Let's sew.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
The most pink day of the year!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I have a short story and no pictures for you today.
In 2009 for our very first Valentine's Day together, my loving husband took me to one of the only reservation restaurants in town, at my request. Unfortunately, the evening out left much to be desired and things only got better after we went home and my love surprised me with a rented copy of Joe vs The Volcano, my most favorite Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movie.
Valentine's 2010 we had a new bundle of joy and didn't quite know what to do with ourselves. And did I mention that we had a not so satisfactory time the year before. Yah, I was still a little leery of trying to make any big plans.
So this year, to make up for past poor experiences and expensive meals at restaurants that will remain anonymous, I sent Matt to the grocery store with a list of odd and mysterious ingredients and we had a lovely 4 course meal at home.
Menu:
House Salad with house Honey Dijon dressing
Freshly baked rolls
Creamy Beet and Apple Soup
Stuffed and Roasted Acorn Squash
Garlic-Lemon baked Cornish Hens
3 Minute Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
Yep! Here's the recipe for that last one:
You will need:
One hot cocoa mug
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 Table spoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 Table spoons milk
3 Table spoons oil
splash of vanilla
optional 3 Tablespoons chocolate chips or nuts
Here's what you do:
In mug, sift together dry ingredients. Add egg and beat. Add milk and oil and mix well. Add vanilla and any additional optional ingredients and mix until completely combined.
Put mug into microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. Cake will rise above the top of mug, but should not spill.
Allow to cool; tip cake out onto dish. Top with ice cream and enjoy.
One mug makes enough cake for two people to share, unless you really love chocolate cake. In that case, you'd better make another.
In 2009 for our very first Valentine's Day together, my loving husband took me to one of the only reservation restaurants in town, at my request. Unfortunately, the evening out left much to be desired and things only got better after we went home and my love surprised me with a rented copy of Joe vs The Volcano, my most favorite Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movie.
Valentine's 2010 we had a new bundle of joy and didn't quite know what to do with ourselves. And did I mention that we had a not so satisfactory time the year before. Yah, I was still a little leery of trying to make any big plans.
So this year, to make up for past poor experiences and expensive meals at restaurants that will remain anonymous, I sent Matt to the grocery store with a list of odd and mysterious ingredients and we had a lovely 4 course meal at home.
Menu:
House Salad with house Honey Dijon dressing
Freshly baked rolls
Creamy Beet and Apple Soup
Stuffed and Roasted Acorn Squash
Garlic-Lemon baked Cornish Hens
3 Minute Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
Yep! Here's the recipe for that last one:
You will need:
One hot cocoa mug
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 Table spoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 Table spoons milk
3 Table spoons oil
splash of vanilla
optional 3 Tablespoons chocolate chips or nuts
Here's what you do:
In mug, sift together dry ingredients. Add egg and beat. Add milk and oil and mix well. Add vanilla and any additional optional ingredients and mix until completely combined.
Put mug into microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. Cake will rise above the top of mug, but should not spill.
Allow to cool; tip cake out onto dish. Top with ice cream and enjoy.
One mug makes enough cake for two people to share, unless you really love chocolate cake. In that case, you'd better make another.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
One of My Favorite Holidays
My dear single friends,
I'm sorry if I don't agree with you when you moan about how February and V-tine's Day are sad for single people. I have always loved Valentine's Day! Having a valentine to share it with hasn't changed the intensity either.
I'm sorry if I don't agree with you when you moan about how February and V-tine's Day are sad for single people. I have always loved Valentine's Day! Having a valentine to share it with hasn't changed the intensity either.
Forgive me for being blunt, but Valentine's Day isn't about YOU!
On top of that, when you do have someone to share it with, it still won't be about YOU!
Valentine's Day is about spreading the love. So get some love, from somewhere . . . and go spread it. GO hug a grandma or something and stop waiting around.
Love you! (I promise I do.)
PS: The best tasting conversation hearts are sold in the bulk bins at Winco.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
All Business
You know how much I love that e-trade baby. Well, Jill has been cutting it up like no other this last little while. I see a future for her in real estate.
Props to the person who can put the best words to these pictures.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Happy Chinese New Year
We hope you are all having a happy new year and that all of your goals and wishes are coming to fruition.
Homemade Egg Roll Wrappers
by Cheryl Bowman
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites, beaten
1/2 cup cold water
cornstarch
Mix together flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and pour in the eggs and water. Using your fingers gently combine the ingredients to make a dough. If the dough seems a bit too dry, add cold water a tablespoon at a time. Dough should be smooth and soft.
Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside and let rise 30 minutes.
Divide dough in half. Keep 1/2 covered while you work. Roll dough out on a floured surface. When dough is about 16th of an inch thick cut into 6 inch squares. Dust each square with cornstarch to keep them from sticking together. Don't be stingy with the cornstarch.
You can use these right away or freeze them for later.
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