I mean, I know he's ours...but he just might be the cutest!
Biased? I think so.
(please please notice the farmer's tan. I promise I put sunscreen on him!)
It's all clean.
When I Saw Ruth’s Potatoes
1 year ago
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
bubbles, bubbles everywhere
toys, toys, toys...
Favorite thing these days....dump out all the toys and go from one to another.
Five second attention span....
But pure joy!
it's getting hot in here...
The weekly forecast is something like the following:
High of 98 degrees today.
Heat index of 105 degrees.
60% humidity.
Sick.
You'll find me mooching pools from my friends.
High of 98 degrees today.
Heat index of 105 degrees.
60% humidity.
Sick.
You'll find me mooching pools from my friends.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
a twist on french toast
I recently discovered this recipe and can't stop making it. It is super easy and oh so tasty on a Saturday morning...or any morning in our house (yet another reason why Matt working from home rocks!)
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
1 loaf French baguette (or any loaf like that) cut into 1 inch slices.
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (don't thaw.) I think I use more b/c I like even distribution.
1/4 cup butter (I use a little more)
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I use a little more b/c it tastes better)
Powdered sugar
How to:
Arrange bread in a single layer in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
In large bowl beat: eggs, milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Pour mixture evenly over the slices of bread - turn if necessary to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat oven to 375 and melt the 1/4ish cup of butter and brown sugar on the stove.
Sprinkle the fresh or frozen blueberries over the slices of bread.
Once the butter and brown sugar mixture is bubbling, drizzle over the bread and blueberries.
Bake for 25-30 mins.
Sprinkle powdered sugar just before serving.
I mean...oh.my.gosh. It's fantastic. The recipe definitely looks like it's more work than it actually is. Hope you enjoy!
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
1 loaf French baguette (or any loaf like that) cut into 1 inch slices.
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (don't thaw.) I think I use more b/c I like even distribution.
1/4 cup butter (I use a little more)
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I use a little more b/c it tastes better)
Powdered sugar
How to:
Arrange bread in a single layer in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
In large bowl beat: eggs, milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Pour mixture evenly over the slices of bread - turn if necessary to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, preheat oven to 375 and melt the 1/4ish cup of butter and brown sugar on the stove.
Sprinkle the fresh or frozen blueberries over the slices of bread.
Once the butter and brown sugar mixture is bubbling, drizzle over the bread and blueberries.
Bake for 25-30 mins.
Sprinkle powdered sugar just before serving.
I mean...oh.my.gosh. It's fantastic. The recipe definitely looks like it's more work than it actually is. Hope you enjoy!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
regret
It was a mistake to go to Target hungry.
But I'm hungry all the time.
The Original flavored Goldfish were a winner.
The Strawberry Creme Milkshake Oreos were not.
Stupid impulse buy at the register.
What was I thinking? Gross.
But I'm hungry all the time.
The Original flavored Goldfish were a winner.
The Strawberry Creme Milkshake Oreos were not.
Stupid impulse buy at the register.
What was I thinking? Gross.
training
Matt and I have signed up for a half marathon in September.
We registered, trained, and then backed out of a full marathon back in October of 2007 (not because we wimped out but because we bought a house and moved*...) We have been wanting to do it since then but so far it had all been talk. Well, we're registered. We're committed to it.
A half is much more reasonably possible for us right now. Training for a full is basically a full time summer job. But a half is something I can do with Graham in the jogging stroller. He likes it when I run, I think he thinks we're flying or something. The air blowing in his face is really exciting.
Oh, and by the way, we fly out later that same afternoon for family vacation. This will be fun. The organization and efficiency involved gets me all tingly.
*we blame the moving, but we were both having lots of aches and such at the 12 mile mark....wait...I think that's considered wimping out. Hangs head in shame
We registered, trained, and then backed out of a full marathon back in October of 2007 (not because we wimped out but because we bought a house and moved*...) We have been wanting to do it since then but so far it had all been talk. Well, we're registered. We're committed to it.
A half is much more reasonably possible for us right now. Training for a full is basically a full time summer job. But a half is something I can do with Graham in the jogging stroller. He likes it when I run, I think he thinks we're flying or something. The air blowing in his face is really exciting.
Oh, and by the way, we fly out later that same afternoon for family vacation. This will be fun. The organization and efficiency involved gets me all tingly.
*we blame the moving, but we were both having lots of aches and such at the 12 mile mark....wait...I think that's considered wimping out. Hangs head in shame
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
rocking and smacking
More new tricks. And man are they cute! Graham has perfected the shake, as in shaking rattles. His little buddies have been doing it for what feels like months but he never knew what to do with them. So the other day we realized that he was shaking his arms up and down and also banging two toys together. I know it's small, but super fun to see him enjoying his toys in a new way.
Lip smacking is also a new thing for him. I noticed Sunday that he was looking at me, smacking, and lifting his arms (as in "pick me up please"). When I picked him up he kept doing it and just looking at me and grabbing for my face, hair etc. He was hungry and trying to tell me! He's not on any strict schedule, so I wait for his cues to eat and this is his latest cue. It has been fun to see him do it all day yesterday and this morning now that he knows I understand him!
Mobility. It's almost here. On Sunday we saw him getting up on his hands and feet. Then last night Matt and I watched him go from hands and feet to hands and knees. He's not quite sure what to do from there....with his hands and such...to get to whatever toy that is in front of him. And today, like right this minute, I'm watching him reach from his sitting position and trying to figure out how to get his knees in position. He just sits there and rocks. On both hands, one foot, and one knee. I know this is completely normal and every baby does this. But this is my baby, so it's awesome! I predict that crawling happens this week.
Maybe teeth too...who knows....
Lip smacking is also a new thing for him. I noticed Sunday that he was looking at me, smacking, and lifting his arms (as in "pick me up please"). When I picked him up he kept doing it and just looking at me and grabbing for my face, hair etc. He was hungry and trying to tell me! He's not on any strict schedule, so I wait for his cues to eat and this is his latest cue. It has been fun to see him do it all day yesterday and this morning now that he knows I understand him!
Mobility. It's almost here. On Sunday we saw him getting up on his hands and feet. Then last night Matt and I watched him go from hands and feet to hands and knees. He's not quite sure what to do from there....with his hands and such...to get to whatever toy that is in front of him. And today, like right this minute, I'm watching him reach from his sitting position and trying to figure out how to get his knees in position. He just sits there and rocks. On both hands, one foot, and one knee. I know this is completely normal and every baby does this. But this is my baby, so it's awesome! I predict that crawling happens this week.
Maybe teeth too...who knows....
Thursday, June 4, 2009
post-worthy
Some major cute stuff has happened that warrant a whole post.
1. Graham put out his hands for me while in Matt's arms this afternoon. He was all red eyed and weepy and just wanted his momma. I was oh so happy to oblige that sweetness.
2. Graham pulled himself up. That's right. He did it yesterday but I didn't get to witness it. So I'm counting today as the first time. He plays with his pile of toys on a blanket in the den and I was playing with him and he leaned over to me and pulled up to his feet. Not crawling or scooting yet...but pulling to a standing position in order to jump. He's a crazy jumping machine.
1. Graham put out his hands for me while in Matt's arms this afternoon. He was all red eyed and weepy and just wanted his momma. I was oh so happy to oblige that sweetness.
2. Graham pulled himself up. That's right. He did it yesterday but I didn't get to witness it. So I'm counting today as the first time. He plays with his pile of toys on a blanket in the den and I was playing with him and he leaned over to me and pulled up to his feet. Not crawling or scooting yet...but pulling to a standing position in order to jump. He's a crazy jumping machine.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
too early
Recently Graham woke up waaay too early for Matt and me.
This is how he watched Sesame Street.
Water Babies
Graham joined his buddy Parker this past Sunday afternoon to enjoy the sunshine at Parker's Grandma and Grandpa's house. Parker is a pool pro but this was Graham's first time in the water. He was very unsure at first. It was like a big, cold bath....and he did not think it was a good idea. After I walked around with him for a bit though, he warmed up to the whole idea. Once comfortable, he chilled in his float holding onto his duck for security. Quite funny to watch. Thank you Parker (and Becca) for sharing your grandparents and their pool with us!
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