Nautical

We recently had the pleasure of vacationing on a large boat of sorts.  I had a wonderful time dressing the girls in nautical colors.  There is something so wonderfully classic about deep reds, navy blue and crisp white mixed with natural wood and the cobalt blue of the ocean.  

That first splinter

We all remember the fright of that first wood splinter poking out of a little finger or hand after a full day of play.  My big girl has become quite concerned about any sort of ailment lately.  Even the smallest bruise or scrape has her mind spinning.  When she discovered a splinter in her hand the other evening she became so panicked.  This picture describes the scene perfectly:  Dad with the tweezers, Uncle #1 holding the hand steady, Uncle #2 holding the flashlight and the little girl looking on with a sweet mixture of fright and delight (I know she loved all the attention she received from her doting uncles and father).  I look at it and have to laugh and this dramatic moment.

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Peeking out a snowy window

Our big guy loves the snow.  He sat outside all morning and was happier than I have seen him in months.

We enjoyed peeking out our snowy windows at our big boy today.

Wishing for Snow

There seems to be a chance of snow in our area this evening.  With this exciting information, we dreamed and talked about snow all day.  There is something so magical about little snow-globes with people inside.  As we sat shaking our snow-globes, we pondered what real snow might be like.  In our area, snowfall is rare.  We are wishing and hoping for a beautiful white snowfall tonight.

Warm and Cozy: Baked Apples Part II

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Have you ever heard of They Draw and They Cook?  It is a wonderful little blog where people submit drawings and illustrations of their recipes.  I love perusing the unique recipes and illustrations.  Wouldn't this be a great way to cook with your kids?  Anyway, after making baked apples a few weeks ago, I have been looking for other variations of this sweet treat.  I ran across this recipe today and thought it sounded great--especially on a cold night.

The luxury of breakfast...

Since having kids, breakfast is no longer a slow and relaxing start to my day.  It seems like a constant rush of getting everyone what they need, refilling drinks, fetching vitamins, cleaning sticky hands and having a few sips of my never-hot coffee in between.  Don't get me wrong, I love serving my children healthy food that will jumpstart their day, but I do miss the luxury of a long, slow breakfast.

Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of enjoying a breakfast out...yes, out!  I only had one child with me and it was glorious.  I was able to dine with a friend who also brought her little one.  Even though we spend a lot of our time chasing and appeasing our children, we actually ate a warm breakfast and drank hot coffee!  What a luxury.

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I hope you enjoy some longer and slower breakfasts during this cold snap!