DAILY LIFE
Parent and Tot Language Classes are a Plus for the Whole Family
October 2, 2012In some dusty corner of our house a Spanish Rosetta Stone box is dying away slowly. By the time we actually remember to rescue it it’s technology will probably be obsolete. The hubby bought this expensive, awesome program with good intentions and I saw him practice a few times with the telemarketer-like headset, but to […]
Read MoreWhat happens on the way to Las Vegas…..
September 29, 2012hopefully stays there. Before we get to the yes we took the kids to Las Vegas part, the buffets we decimated, the hotels we managed not to trash and the millions we might have made on the slots, let me remind you that for most trips the journey is just as important. On the way […]
Read MoreIf your generous neighbor has a plum tree
September 8, 2012this is the perfect recipe from Smitten Kitchen (a lovely food blog.) We tried it because of its adorable name: who couldn’t love a “dimply plum cake”? The boys helped by cutting up the plums. I gave them plastic takeout knives and the plastic ones from Ikea and we decided the takeout ones were a […]
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Fun with Friends at the Evergreen State Fair
September 5, 2012I’m marking this fair down as one we need to try to go back to again next year. The Evergreen State fair was something I’ve never been to but our friends invited us to go and we had a blast. We went on the day where you can bring in canned food in exchange for admission […]
Read MoreThings you find on etsy when searching for a Hallowe’en costume
September 1, 2012Yes, school hasn’t started yet and it’s WAY too early to think of Hallowe’en, but one of the boys has decided he MUST have a sloth costume. (Thank you Toucan Rescue Ranch visit and probably my crazy see-something, want-something, genes.) Anyways, I thought if I researched early enough, I might either a) find a costume […]
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Three great reads for a mom of twins
August 29, 2012Take note, mommas of baby twins: 4 truly must be the magic number you need to get to with your duo because this summer I actually read books again. Real, beautiful and meaty books and not just fairy tales or fluffy books or books that make you turn shades of pink if you read them […]
Read MoreGetting ready for September
August 21, 2012The guys are finally old enough for small chores around the house, so one thing that I get them to do is help with making lunch to get ready for preschool. The other day I had them make the peanut butter/banana sandwiches we were going to take for a picnic and something about the smell […]
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Summer no Bucket List 2012
July 31, 2012On the cloudy days pre-summer, I thought we were going to make a bucket list so we could make the most out of this summer, but somehow unexpectedly it crept on us full-force. How is it halfway done already? So no bucket list. Just buckets and buckets of awesome summer fun. The guys really know […]
Read MoreSome things aren’t meant to be bought on ebay
July 29, 2012I saw these frog balloons in a Chasing Firefly’s catalog and decided we had to have them but the 14 dollar price tag for one balloon sans helium seemed a little spendy. And then I found them on ebay. Not just the frog, but a whole conglomerate of 10 balloons with a ‘buy now’ price […]
Read MoreIt’s open:) Hello Seattle CityTarget!
July 25, 2012Yes, you know what I’m talking about. It’s red and white and shiny all over! And we had a bunch of errands to run this morning so we headed to my new money swallowing hole Seattle CityTarget to see how shopping in our city is going to be. The parking at CityTarget is free if […]
Read MoreA little bit of Hawaii in Seattle
Maybe if your kids are in Zoo Camp you have a few minutes for yourself. I took a moment to pretend I was alone in Hawaii in Seattle at nearby Fresh Flours. You can actually find me at Fresh Flours often, it’s such a delicious bakery. Hello Pineapple Coconut Danish delight (washed down with an […]
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Five toys that almost made it to the 4th birthday
July 19, 2012Someone recently asked about good toys for a one year old. I’m all about value with toys, so here are five toys that have lasted nearly 3 years in our house: Vtech Sit-to Stand Alphabet Train: all boys seem to love trains and when they got this for their first birthday it was an instant […]
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Hubby’s Favorite Sandwich Spot (Fremont, Wa)
July 18, 2012It’s a good day when the hubby calls in a sandwich order and we find a perfect spot right out front of Paseo, a little Caribbean sandwich shop in Fremont, famous for roast pork sandwiches. If something ever happened to me, I know he could live off the Tofu Delight sandwich and survive happily for […]
Read MoreOn finding Melona
July 17, 2012On a trip to Hawaii a few years ago, we discovered a treat with a very odd name. Yes, it’s made of melons, but it just seems like an unfortunate sounding title for such a delicious ice pop (a friend recently told me it sounds like a skin disease.) But it must be popular in […]
Read MoreHow to calculate how many days you’ve lived
July 16, 2012I guess these are the kinds of things you think about when your guys are almost four years old. I was at the park today and met a father who told me his kid was 21 months old-which sounded a lot like almost two years old and hearing this made me wonder when the hubby […]
Read MoreHarbour Green Park (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
July 13, 2012I love the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, and on a recent trip, I bookmarked what I imagine would be THE BEST SPRAYPARK ever. It’s in the heart of the city, along a scenic seawall, and it has a yummy-looking restaurant nearby. What more could you want? I would love love love to go back […]
Read MoreMaybe I should just camp out now
July 12, 2012I have had an unhealthy obsession with Target since I was a small child and my sister and I would roam the candy, toy and book aisles late at night on weekend trips from Vancouver to Bellingham. Back then it just seemed like the most heavenly store in the world-Target had EVERYTHING! I can still […]
Read MoreBest 2 buck souvenir you can buy in Seattle
July 6, 2012One thing my guys look for at every Seattle festival is the Center For Wooden Boats station. I think there was one at last year’s Folklife Festival and there was definitely one at the South Lake Union Block Party. (It’s happening in a few weeks on August 10th!) This year we built ours at the […]
Read MoreHappy 4th!
July 4, 2012I thought we’d start the morning with patriotic pancakes, but the guys preferred the deconstructed version, so I was the only one in the family who actually ate a flag for breakfast. But the guys liked painting the “Statue of Liberty” and “Uncle Sam” masks we picked up at the Hobby Lobby a couple weeks […]
Read MoreWhat peace in a crowded restaurant looks like
July 3, 2012A friend and I met for lunch with our kids at a local Panera Bread. It was noon so there weren’t a lot of free tables and it looked like any chance at a big table would take a long time. We took full advantage of this opportunity and plunked our kids down at one […]
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