Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Pears Oh My!
Seems I'm going to be busy finding something to do with all these pears!! Like last year they are rather hard and don't seem to ripen. Must be the kind they are I guess. We've found a few recipes we'll have to try out...pear bread, chocolate chip pear bread, pear butter. Hopefully something will turn out!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Summer Fete
Last night we had our summer fete to celebrate the house being off the market!!! Also celebrating Josh's promotion and finally having a dining room table and chairs, so basically any reason to have friends over for eating, drinking and playing!
Jack and Ewan had a blast playing with their friends. As usual everyone ran the loop downstairs!! It was rather warm inside, especially with the crows and running kiddos (didn't help that it was 100+ outside or that I made pasta and had the oven on before everyone came). Eventually the munchkins were able to play upstairs and even out in the sprinkler to "cool off" a little!
I enjoyed myself too. Got a chance to chat with friends and enjoy myself a little too. It's nice to have the kiddos occupied and enjoying themselves. The food was good and we'll be eating it for a while as we have plenty of leftovers! Bonus was I got Sean to eat some of the rice salad today. It's always nice to get him to try something new. Of course after several bites he played with it and spit it out, but I'll settle for that, especially since it had quite a bit of cumin!
So now it's just on to surviving the heat...hopefully by September it will cool off a little bit, at least in the evenings and mornings! Where to start on our long to do list for home improvement projects......kitchen, family room, garage, outdoors??? Sounds like Josh is going to start working on the tree house and zip line soon. More than anything I am just enjoying the house being off the market...this past week for the first time I actually left for the gym at 8AM WITHOUT making Jack and Ewan's beds!!! I must admit though, it is nice to already have such a clean house and be in the habit of keeping it clean and clutter free.
Jack and Ewan had a blast playing with their friends. As usual everyone ran the loop downstairs!! It was rather warm inside, especially with the crows and running kiddos (didn't help that it was 100+ outside or that I made pasta and had the oven on before everyone came). Eventually the munchkins were able to play upstairs and even out in the sprinkler to "cool off" a little!
I enjoyed myself too. Got a chance to chat with friends and enjoy myself a little too. It's nice to have the kiddos occupied and enjoying themselves. The food was good and we'll be eating it for a while as we have plenty of leftovers! Bonus was I got Sean to eat some of the rice salad today. It's always nice to get him to try something new. Of course after several bites he played with it and spit it out, but I'll settle for that, especially since it had quite a bit of cumin!
So now it's just on to surviving the heat...hopefully by September it will cool off a little bit, at least in the evenings and mornings! Where to start on our long to do list for home improvement projects......kitchen, family room, garage, outdoors??? Sounds like Josh is going to start working on the tree house and zip line soon. More than anything I am just enjoying the house being off the market...this past week for the first time I actually left for the gym at 8AM WITHOUT making Jack and Ewan's beds!!! I must admit though, it is nice to already have such a clean house and be in the habit of keeping it clean and clutter free.
Camp Week Two
It was a bittersweet end to fun Friday, Jack and Ewan's last day of camp. The absolutely loved going to camp. Weekends upset them as it was not camp time!! Sean and I certainly enjoyed our quiet time together. I got to enjoy my workouts and then get some errands done or do things around the house. Somehow though it seems like I still have so much to do....I never went to look at countertops, start more projects around the house (our honey do list is now over two pages long and includes every single room in the house now that we know we are staying)... Oh well, my work is NEVER done!!
Last week at camp the boys saw another magic show, played outside and basketball inside, swam (Jack's absolute favorite thing now, like to put his whole head underwater), made popsicles, saw a Jewish rock concert (Sean and I saw much of it too as it went past their pickup time and it truly was GREAT kids music, plus we got a CD as a prize for Ewan's dancing skills which they like to listen to in the car), made tie dye shirts....
They also starred in a music video everyone in camp made their first week there. I got the link to the video and found Ewan, Jack apparently was hiding and didn't want to be in it! It did answer one question though...that week while I was working out I saw all the preschoolers walk by in their swimsuits with white cream on their noses...they were headed out to the playground and I couldn't figure out why. That's apparently where they did their act of the video!
Next week will be tricky since the other kids will still be in camp and we'll see them while we're at the gym. Hopefully Jack and Ewan won't go too hysterical. I certainly wouldn't mind sending them longer but we must prioritize! Besides, it was getting insanely hot picking them up at 1PM!!! We'll see how it goes now that they won't be getting all worn out at camp and we'll be unable to play outside due to insanely hot weather. Wish us luck!!
Last week at camp the boys saw another magic show, played outside and basketball inside, swam (Jack's absolute favorite thing now, like to put his whole head underwater), made popsicles, saw a Jewish rock concert (Sean and I saw much of it too as it went past their pickup time and it truly was GREAT kids music, plus we got a CD as a prize for Ewan's dancing skills which they like to listen to in the car), made tie dye shirts....
They also starred in a music video everyone in camp made their first week there. I got the link to the video and found Ewan, Jack apparently was hiding and didn't want to be in it! It did answer one question though...that week while I was working out I saw all the preschoolers walk by in their swimsuits with white cream on their noses...they were headed out to the playground and I couldn't figure out why. That's apparently where they did their act of the video!
Next week will be tricky since the other kids will still be in camp and we'll see them while we're at the gym. Hopefully Jack and Ewan won't go too hysterical. I certainly wouldn't mind sending them longer but we must prioritize! Besides, it was getting insanely hot picking them up at 1PM!!! We'll see how it goes now that they won't be getting all worn out at camp and we'll be unable to play outside due to insanely hot weather. Wish us luck!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
My Southern Boys
This morning we went to the farmer's market, our Saturday family tradition. We try to get there most Saturdays. We have breakfast there and pick up some local produce, bread, meat, whatever looks good and we need.
The breakfast in the beginning was usually a chocolate brioche which Jack and Ewan both love. Then they discovered they like the scones even more. We also get a hot breakfast from Rosso, a great little Italian restaurant here in town. We usually get some sort of egg strata, grits, hash browns etc. Well Ewan is my GRITS LOVER. He would eat every last bite if we let him!! I must say they are quite tasty. And Jack is our biscuit and gravy lover. He would eat the whole thing by himself...which is quite full of sausage.
Sean had some grits today and enjoyed them too. Even better, though, he LOVED the scone. So we're discovering more food he likes. Seems I have three grit loving boys. Guess we'll have to add that to our breakfast routine on the weekend when Daddy cooks a big breakfast!
The breakfast in the beginning was usually a chocolate brioche which Jack and Ewan both love. Then they discovered they like the scones even more. We also get a hot breakfast from Rosso, a great little Italian restaurant here in town. We usually get some sort of egg strata, grits, hash browns etc. Well Ewan is my GRITS LOVER. He would eat every last bite if we let him!! I must say they are quite tasty. And Jack is our biscuit and gravy lover. He would eat the whole thing by himself...which is quite full of sausage.
Sean had some grits today and enjoyed them too. Even better, though, he LOVED the scone. So we're discovering more food he likes. Seems I have three grit loving boys. Guess we'll have to add that to our breakfast routine on the weekend when Daddy cooks a big breakfast!
Camp Day Five
Today I saw Jack and Ewan during swim time. Just as I was headed into the locker room I saw Jack on a potty break from the pool. After I got out of the shower Ewan was there on his potty break! Luckily neither one cared that I was there. They both said "hi Mom" and went right back to the pool. They do so love their swim time!
Sean and I headed home after the gym...planned on one errand but he really needed a nap. So I mopped the downstairs and ironed. Not too exciting, but must be done.
Jack was disappointed to find out that the next day was Saturday and he wouldn't be going to camp. If only they were going the whole summer!! Next week will be their second and final week, though I toy with sending them for another week.
Sean and I headed home after the gym...planned on one errand but he really needed a nap. So I mopped the downstairs and ironed. Not too exciting, but must be done.
Jack was disappointed to find out that the next day was Saturday and he wouldn't be going to camp. If only they were going the whole summer!! Next week will be their second and final week, though I toy with sending them for another week.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Camp Day Four
Not much to report today. The boys enjoyed a regular camp day...swimming, playing and lots of fun. Jack melted down again when I left. Ewan had an accident. Great times!
After working out Sean and I headed to the car dealership to get my 15,000 mile servicing. We were there for 1hr 45min just to get an oil change and tire rotation. That blew my moring. Got home to feed Sean and myself and rushed to pick up the boys. I hoped to get more done but guess that was not meant to be today. I did at least finish transferring pictures during afternoon nap.
I'm exhausted!!!
After working out Sean and I headed to the car dealership to get my 15,000 mile servicing. We were there for 1hr 45min just to get an oil change and tire rotation. That blew my moring. Got home to feed Sean and myself and rushed to pick up the boys. I hoped to get more done but guess that was not meant to be today. I did at least finish transferring pictures during afternoon nap.
I'm exhausted!!!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Camp Day Three
Another successful day of camp. It was a rough start though as Jack melted down again when I left. There really is no rhyme or reason to it, sometimes he gets upset other times not. As soon as I leave he is fine so I'm certainly not worried!
After working out this morning Sean and I dropped off three trash bags for charity and went to the grocery store. Then it was home to eat and time to pick up the campers. Where does the time go?? Though I admit that is more than I can ever get done with all three kids!
The first thing Jack mentioned was that they didn't get to swim today. He was quite upset by that. I think I may need to start taking him to the pool once camp is over! Wednesday is "field trip" day, which for the preschoolers is an in house field trip. Today they had a magician come in for a magic show. They enjoyed seeing a bunny come out of a hat, especially when they got to pet it!
Jack and Ewan napped VERY well. Sean, however, woke up after about an hour so I didn't get nearly as much done. I had hopes of transferring more photos from the camera to the computer. Yesterday I transferred 1000 pics (September-December 2010). Just 2500 to go for 2011 to date!!! It is quite fun seeing all the pictures go by....some fun times we've had!!! Should I have the time I'll have to post some flashback photos, especially the boys over the years.
After working out this morning Sean and I dropped off three trash bags for charity and went to the grocery store. Then it was home to eat and time to pick up the campers. Where does the time go?? Though I admit that is more than I can ever get done with all three kids!
The first thing Jack mentioned was that they didn't get to swim today. He was quite upset by that. I think I may need to start taking him to the pool once camp is over! Wednesday is "field trip" day, which for the preschoolers is an in house field trip. Today they had a magician come in for a magic show. They enjoyed seeing a bunny come out of a hat, especially when they got to pet it!
Jack and Ewan napped VERY well. Sean, however, woke up after about an hour so I didn't get nearly as much done. I had hopes of transferring more photos from the camera to the computer. Yesterday I transferred 1000 pics (September-December 2010). Just 2500 to go for 2011 to date!!! It is quite fun seeing all the pictures go by....some fun times we've had!!! Should I have the time I'll have to post some flashback photos, especially the boys over the years.
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