Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Santa!
Santa and Stella...
Eva didn't really want to sit on Santa's lap...or get near him at all, for that matter. So, at least I got a photo of her by the fabulous Christmas tree!
Eva didn't really want to sit on Santa's lap...or get near him at all, for that matter. So, at least I got a photo of her by the fabulous Christmas tree!
Saturday, November 24, 2007
baby Stella
I finally got motivated to get my act together and get some shots of Stella. Isn't she sweet...
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Pedestal Desk
Set yourself up in style with a versatile office collection that is elegantly rich in both finish and function. Wood framed black leather top with nickel colored tooling. Flip down keyboard drawer with ergonomic wood palm rest. Each pedestal includes two box drawers and a letter/legal file drawer on ball bearing slides. Lockable left hand pedestal.
Finish: MIRA mahogany
68"L x 32"D x 30 1/4"H Kneehole: 26 1/4"W x 24 5/8"H
My agent actually sent me a tear sheet today. That isn't something that happens very often. Most of the time, you work, you get paid and you never end up seeing the results! I guess I have a really great agent :)
Friday, August 10, 2007
Mickey's Christmas List
Lego Trade Federation MMT
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-4498774-Trade-Federation-MTT/dp/B000NOBA02
Lego Droids Battle Pack
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Droids-Battle-Pack-7654/dp/B000M0PLAC
Wii
http://wii.nintendo.com/
Alex rider stormbreaker (ds game)
(amazon carries it - link was too long to post)
mario cart (ds game)
(amazon carries it - link was too long to post)
Episode 3 Revenge of the sith (xbox game)
Star wars battlefront2 (xbox game)
hand metal detector
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-4498774-Trade-Federation-MTT/dp/B000NOBA02
Lego Droids Battle Pack
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Droids-Battle-Pack-7654/dp/B000M0PLAC
Wii
http://wii.nintendo.com/
Alex rider stormbreaker (ds game)
(amazon carries it - link was too long to post)
mario cart (ds game)
(amazon carries it - link was too long to post)
Episode 3 Revenge of the sith (xbox game)
Star wars battlefront2 (xbox game)
hand metal detector
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Recipes
I felt that my guacamole was missing something...so I decided to find a recipe online instead. Turns out salt really is necessary in some things ;)
Guacamole
Elise.com
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
½ red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped
Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.
Method
1 Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.)
2 Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Be careful handling the peppers; wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours.
Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.
Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste.
3 Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready.
4 Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix.
Serves 2-4.
Variations
For a very quick "guac" just take a 1/4 cup of salsa and mix it in with your mashed avocados.
You don't need to have tomatoes in your guacamole.
To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cottage cheese to your guacamole dip. Purists may be horrified, but so what? It tastes great. In fact, guac with some cottage cheese added to it is my favorite.
Cat's (mom's) Strawberry Pie
1 baked pie shell
1.5 qts fresh strawberries
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1c sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
whipped cream
separate strawberries into two equal groups - pretty vs not-so-pretty
cut the not-so-pretty group into quarters, mix with sugar, and mash with a potato masher.
mix in the cornstarch and lemon juice
cook over medium heat until thickened and clear, then remove from heat
once cooled to room temperature, add the other berries (quartered/sliced)
pour into pie crust and cool for about 6 hours.
Serve with whipped cream. YUM!
Chipotle Aioli
From: Gourmet Magazine
I use this aioli recipe with my grilled shrimp tacos - yum!
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup Dijon
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp minced canned chipotle chilies
1 Tbsp minced garlic
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside to allow flavors to develop.
For the tacos...
grilled shrimp
chipotle aioli
shredded red cabbage
soft tortillas
what else am I forgetting? It's been awhile since I have made these!
***
Eva and I made these last night and I have to say, they are the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever made. They are so soft. Todd and Mickey agreed, hands down the best cookies. Eva, of course, was just happy to have a cookie!
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
From: Martha Stewart Living
Ingredients
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 2 cups (about 12 ounces) semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
2. Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Makes about 3 dozen
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I kept getting eggplants in my organic co-op bag and wasn't quite sure what to do with them. I've never been good at cooking eggplant for some reason. This recipe is super easy, tastey, and no-fail!
Baba Ghanouj
Adapted from Field of Greens Vegetarian Cookbook.
2 globe eggplants (about 2 lbs)
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp roasted tahini (sesame paste)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of one lemon - about 2 1/2 tablespoons
3/4 teaspoon salt
Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast until very tender, about 35 minutes. Place the eggplant in a colander to drain and cool for 15 minutes, then scoop the flesh out of the skin.
2 Combine the eggplant, remaining olive oil (about 2 Tbsp), tahini, garlic, cumin, 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice, the salt, and a pinch of cayenne in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the eggplant is somewhat smooth but retains some of its texture.
3 Allow the baba ghanouj to sit for an hour at room temperature, then season to taste with additional lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Toss in cilantro and serve.
Serves four. Served traditionally with pita bread, and can also be served with crackers, toast, sliced baguette or celery.
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I used to throw away my beet greens. I bought some beets at the local farmer's market the other day though, and the greens just looked so good that I had to try something...Beet greens were slightly better (and easier) than kale, and I haven't tried it with collards yet. I'll update once I have!
Southern Greens (beet, kale, collard etc)
From Simply Recipes
1 pound beet greens
1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup of water
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/6 cup of cider vinegar
Wash the greens in a sink filled with cold water. Drain greens and wash a second time. Drain greens and remove any heavy stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a 3 qt saucepan, cook bacon until lightly browned. Add onions, cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occassionally, until onions soften and start to brown. Stir in garlic. Add water to the hot pan, stirring to loosen any particles from bottom of pan. Stir in sugar and red pepper. Continue cooking until mixture boils. Add greens, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (up to 30 minutes for kale or collard greens). Stir in vinegar. (For kale or collard greens continue cooking additional 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness.)
Serves 4.
Guacamole
Elise.com
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
½ red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
A dash of freshly grated black pepper
1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped
Garnish with red radishes or jicama. Serve with tortilla chips.
Method
1 Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.)
2 Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Be careful handling the peppers; wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours.
Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.
Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste.
3 Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready.
4 Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix.
Serves 2-4.
Variations
For a very quick "guac" just take a 1/4 cup of salsa and mix it in with your mashed avocados.
You don't need to have tomatoes in your guacamole.
To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cottage cheese to your guacamole dip. Purists may be horrified, but so what? It tastes great. In fact, guac with some cottage cheese added to it is my favorite.
Cat's (mom's) Strawberry Pie
1 baked pie shell
1.5 qts fresh strawberries
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1c sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
whipped cream
separate strawberries into two equal groups - pretty vs not-so-pretty
cut the not-so-pretty group into quarters, mix with sugar, and mash with a potato masher.
mix in the cornstarch and lemon juice
cook over medium heat until thickened and clear, then remove from heat
once cooled to room temperature, add the other berries (quartered/sliced)
pour into pie crust and cool for about 6 hours.
Serve with whipped cream. YUM!
Chipotle Aioli
From: Gourmet Magazine
I use this aioli recipe with my grilled shrimp tacos - yum!
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup Dijon
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp minced canned chipotle chilies
1 Tbsp minced garlic
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside to allow flavors to develop.
For the tacos...
grilled shrimp
chipotle aioli
shredded red cabbage
soft tortillas
what else am I forgetting? It's been awhile since I have made these!
***
Eva and I made these last night and I have to say, they are the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever made. They are so soft. Todd and Mickey agreed, hands down the best cookies. Eva, of course, was just happy to have a cookie!
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
From: Martha Stewart Living
Ingredients
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 2 cups (about 12 ounces) semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
2. Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Makes about 3 dozen
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I kept getting eggplants in my organic co-op bag and wasn't quite sure what to do with them. I've never been good at cooking eggplant for some reason. This recipe is super easy, tastey, and no-fail!
Baba Ghanouj
Adapted from Field of Greens Vegetarian Cookbook.
2 globe eggplants (about 2 lbs)
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp roasted tahini (sesame paste)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Juice of one lemon - about 2 1/2 tablespoons
3/4 teaspoon salt
Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast until very tender, about 35 minutes. Place the eggplant in a colander to drain and cool for 15 minutes, then scoop the flesh out of the skin.
2 Combine the eggplant, remaining olive oil (about 2 Tbsp), tahini, garlic, cumin, 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice, the salt, and a pinch of cayenne in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the eggplant is somewhat smooth but retains some of its texture.
3 Allow the baba ghanouj to sit for an hour at room temperature, then season to taste with additional lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Toss in cilantro and serve.
Serves four. Served traditionally with pita bread, and can also be served with crackers, toast, sliced baguette or celery.
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I used to throw away my beet greens. I bought some beets at the local farmer's market the other day though, and the greens just looked so good that I had to try something...Beet greens were slightly better (and easier) than kale, and I haven't tried it with collards yet. I'll update once I have!
Southern Greens (beet, kale, collard etc)
From Simply Recipes
1 pound beet greens
1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup of water
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/6 cup of cider vinegar
Wash the greens in a sink filled with cold water. Drain greens and wash a second time. Drain greens and remove any heavy stems. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a 3 qt saucepan, cook bacon until lightly browned. Add onions, cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occassionally, until onions soften and start to brown. Stir in garlic. Add water to the hot pan, stirring to loosen any particles from bottom of pan. Stir in sugar and red pepper. Continue cooking until mixture boils. Add greens, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (up to 30 minutes for kale or collard greens). Stir in vinegar. (For kale or collard greens continue cooking additional 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness.)
Serves 4.
Friday, July 27, 2007
chickens...
What you can't tell from this picture is that Eva is holding the gate open to let the chickens out of their coop...
Run, chickens, run!
Can you tell how fast the chickens are moving? I didn't have my camera set to capture them running away from the dreaded Eva!
But when all is said and done, she is a pretty good chicken herder.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
XMAS list
Mom, I know you read this and I know that you will be asking for our Christmas lists soon...it's July already ;) So, I thought I would start listing things as I think of them:
2 new pillows
I was thinking tempurpedic, but then I changed my mind and decided, just 2 nice extra soft pillows. If possible, a goose down blend.
Sconce
To replace the one that we have in the front hallway. I think I like the Dillon sconce from Restoration Hardware, but I'm not thrilled with the price, so I'll shop around!
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1155160&navCount=2
I love this one, but I don't want one with a cord:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1245&f=3379
2 bedside lamps
These match our floor lamp, in a satin nickel finish:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1220&f=8602
New bed linens
I love this one...
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1615&f=24644
2 new pillows
I was thinking tempurpedic, but then I changed my mind and decided, just 2 nice extra soft pillows. If possible, a goose down blend.
Sconce
To replace the one that we have in the front hallway. I think I like the Dillon sconce from Restoration Hardware, but I'm not thrilled with the price, so I'll shop around!
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1155160&navCount=2
I love this one, but I don't want one with a cord:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1245&f=3379
2 bedside lamps
These match our floor lamp, in a satin nickel finish:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1220&f=8602
New bed linens
I love this one...
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1615&f=24644
Thursday, July 05, 2007
baby #3 - wishlist
I thought I would start a list of things that need for baby #3. I have been making a mental list, but will probably forget it all when the time comes to start shopping! So here it goes!
Double stroller
$400
http://www.philandteds.com/nz/sportdouble_07_1.htm
Travel high chair
http://www.philandteds.com/nz/metoo_07_1.htm
Baby lounger
$200
http://www.egiggle.com/category_product.aspx?id=19969
bookrack:
$249
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sw7101/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1%7C16%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C
bookshelves&cm%5Fsrc=SCH
$59.95
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1272&cmSource=Search
window shades
?
Moby wrap
$35
http://www.mobywrap.com
baby monitor
not sure which one yet...
glass bottles
http://www.ecowise.com/product_info.php?products_id=444
Double stroller
$400
http://www.philandteds.com/nz/sportdouble_07_1.htm
Travel high chair
http://www.philandteds.com/nz/metoo_07_1.htm
Baby lounger
$200
http://www.egiggle.com/category_product.aspx?id=19969
bookrack:
$249
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sw7101/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1%7C16%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C
bookshelves&cm%5Fsrc=SCH
$59.95
http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1272&cmSource=Search
window shades
?
Moby wrap
$35
http://www.mobywrap.com
baby monitor
not sure which one yet...
glass bottles
http://www.ecowise.com/product_info.php?products_id=444
Monday, July 02, 2007
Eva's 2nd Birthday Party!
Eva's Ranch: rode and fed horses, painted piggies with mud aka pudding, and ate lots of peaches and cake!
Who attended?
Friends: Charize, Nate, Lula, Olivia, Alexa, Foster, Mari, Alex, Clara, baby Clara, Katie
Family: Grandma and Grandpa W., Grandma and Grandpa O, Pop (Great Grandpa), and of course, Mommy, Daddy, and Mickey!
Foster's Grandma made Eva a blanket which she wrapped around herself and showed everybody. She kept repeating, "Foster's Grandma made this blankie. I like it, I really do like it!"
She opened an ice cream color game from Grandma and Grandpa Ward and was really excited until she tried to lick the ice cream. I asked her what she thought about it and she said, "I don't like this." She was referring to the taste, of course ;) She later decided that the ice cream was very pretty!
She loves her baby doll from Aunt Angela, Uncle Jim, Jack and Rachel. She is very intrigued by the magnetic "b!"
She also loves all of her new books from her friends. She has quite the library now!
Her ride on Giraffe aka girapps is among one of her favorite gifts from Grandma and Grandpa O. She is also very fond of the garbage truck that they gave her. She tried really hard to get inside it, but soon realized that she is just a little too big!
Who attended?
Friends: Charize, Nate, Lula, Olivia, Alexa, Foster, Mari, Alex, Clara, baby Clara, Katie
Family: Grandma and Grandpa W., Grandma and Grandpa O, Pop (Great Grandpa), and of course, Mommy, Daddy, and Mickey!
Foster's Grandma made Eva a blanket which she wrapped around herself and showed everybody. She kept repeating, "Foster's Grandma made this blankie. I like it, I really do like it!"
She opened an ice cream color game from Grandma and Grandpa Ward and was really excited until she tried to lick the ice cream. I asked her what she thought about it and she said, "I don't like this." She was referring to the taste, of course ;) She later decided that the ice cream was very pretty!
She loves her baby doll from Aunt Angela, Uncle Jim, Jack and Rachel. She is very intrigued by the magnetic "b!"
She also loves all of her new books from her friends. She has quite the library now!
Her ride on Giraffe aka girapps is among one of her favorite gifts from Grandma and Grandpa O. She is also very fond of the garbage truck that they gave her. She tried really hard to get inside it, but soon realized that she is just a little too big!
Friday, June 08, 2007
Silly Eva
Eva noticed a little freckle on her arm after Mickey pointed it out and she got this look of confusion and concern on her face before saying, 'Oh, what happened?' She wanted to be sure to get sympathy if it was a boo-boo!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Smile little bee!
We had so much fun today at Eva's Happy Green Bee photoshoot and boy did we get some fun clothing too! We showed up a little early so Eva could get comfortable, but someone else was late so we ended up shooting early. She was very shy at first and just wanted mama! Once she warmed up a little, she had a great time. I'm sure they were able to get some really cute shots. Her first look was a green and chocolate striped skirt with a brown long sleeved shirt. Once she warmed up a little, they threw a green cardigan on her back and over her shoulders to give the outfit a different look. Her second clothing change was adorable. She was wearing green and red striped leggings, a green and red striped shirt with a red short sleeved kimono over it and lastly, an adorable striped sock hat!
We can't wait to see the results!
We can't wait to see the results!
Friday, February 23, 2007
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Another Mickeyism...
this one required a little background information.
Todd was talking about this great meeting that he had today. He was talking about how a fellow alum was really building up his ego. I joked and asked what he wanted. Todd simply said, is it so hard to believe that he just really liked me?
Mickey thought for a second and just blurted out...
You mean like in a gay way?
Hehe, oh Mickey.
Todd was talking about this great meeting that he had today. He was talking about how a fellow alum was really building up his ego. I joked and asked what he wanted. Todd simply said, is it so hard to believe that he just really liked me?
Mickey thought for a second and just blurted out...
You mean like in a gay way?
Hehe, oh Mickey.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
My little valentine...
This picture was taken before school this morning as Mickey prepared to give his squeeze, Anna, her rose and candy.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Bundled up to get apples...
not sure which one I like better...I had to spend a few minutes removing the cheese off of her face in photoshop!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Just like Ma!
Well, it snowed today so we got bundled up to go explore. I put Eva's warmest clothes on with her cute pink fur lined jacket.
She decided she'd rather wear Ma's hat and scarf!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Photography news - Wedding
This is exciting for me - my photography teacher chose me to help him shoot a Raleigh wedding at the end of the month. It will be my first professional shoot behind the camera. Yay!
Like mother, like daughter
I remember saying to myself growing up that I would never, NEVER stack things on the stairs for my kids to put away. For some reason that always drove me nuts (sorry Mom)! But now, not only do I stack stuff on the stairs for the kids to put away, but for Todd too. It makes perfect sense to me now, I guess I just didn't see it that way as a child.
Apparently Eva has a little more clarity than I...if she finds any shoes or other articles of clothing on the main level, she runs them straight over to the stairs! She is so happy and so proud of herself when she does it, that she claps :)
Apparently Eva has a little more clarity than I...if she finds any shoes or other articles of clothing on the main level, she runs them straight over to the stairs! She is so happy and so proud of herself when she does it, that she claps :)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Mickeyisms
Ok, so most of you know that I keep a book called Mickeyisms where I write down some of the silly things that Mickey says. I'm going to start putting some on here because I often think of them while I'm sitting at my computer. If you can think of any, please add them in the comment section! Also, if you can remember his age when he said them, be sure to put that down as well...
Mickey, he's the coolest one (age 5)
King Arthur Day (age 10)
Beep! (age 5)
Hey, how about you look at my face (age 5)
Retirement - it's when you give up (age 9)
My bathroom is so clean and white, it's like heaven (age 10)
tanbark (age 5)
I'll think of more and keep adding on!
Mickey, he's the coolest one (age 5)
King Arthur Day (age 10)
Beep! (age 5)
Hey, how about you look at my face (age 5)
Retirement - it's when you give up (age 9)
My bathroom is so clean and white, it's like heaven (age 10)
tanbark (age 5)
I'll think of more and keep adding on!
Some favorite new words...and other new things
turtle
Cuacito
pizza
help
pe-yow (said whenever there is something stinky, ie a foot, sock, skunk etc)
Caca (Santa - no idea where she got that one!)
diaper - for some reason paper diapers are 'diapers' and cloth diapers are 'poo poos'
Ma is still her name for Mickey
who who for an owl sound and uhu uhu if you want to hear it in Spanish!
Cuacito
pizza
help
pe-yow (said whenever there is something stinky, ie a foot, sock, skunk etc)
Caca (Santa - no idea where she got that one!)
diaper - for some reason paper diapers are 'diapers' and cloth diapers are 'poo poos'
Ma is still her name for Mickey
who who for an owl sound and uhu uhu if you want to hear it in Spanish!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Athletic photoshoot
I needed to do some athletic shots for my portfolio. I shot with a local Raleigh photographer today and got a ton of great shots. Now the problem is narrowing it down...
Football
Running
Yoga
After the Workout
If you have a few favorites, let me know!
Saturday, January 13, 2007
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