tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102002592011-12-14T10:27:52.363-06:00Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.comBlogger5141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-29086256355435950682010-07-24T09:51:00.000-05:002010-07-25T09:52:06.200-05:00

"Your Life is Now" - John MellencampYes... yes it is. I don't know what I am waiting for.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-21312217881669593352010-07-23T09:49:00.001-05:002010-07-25T09:50:54.885-05:00

Today was steamy. A trip to the library and some Italian Ice helped.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-64065752741954457872010-07-22T15:48:00.000-05:002010-07-23T15:49:14.132-05:00

One came home tonight. Two will leave again this weekend. They have been coming and going all Summer. I'm ready for it to be my turn.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-38061335748934771002010-07-21T15:47:00.000-05:002010-07-23T15:48:24.677-05:00

An after dinner walk. Just the two of them. They are brothers and, at least for today, friends.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-5914162558783385282010-07-20T15:46:00.000-05:002010-07-23T15:47:30.322-05:00

I was up early and they slept late so I soaked in the quiet. By bedtime, I was glad I had taken that time.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-30790552289467313752010-07-19T15:45:00.000-05:002010-07-23T15:46:29.981-05:00

I received a phone call today that I was hoping for but my reaction was not what I would have expected.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-14742749437119887502010-07-18T09:40:00.000-05:002010-07-23T09:41:37.117-05:00

A rainbow over the house was the perfect way to end the weekend.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-28029222702858667212010-07-17T09:39:00.000-05:002010-07-23T09:40:25.088-05:00

I thought today would be hard but it was the anticipation of today that posed the greater challenge.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-80479958912381222702010-07-16T09:37:00.000-05:002010-07-23T09:39:06.072-05:00

I have to keep telling myself that it will be ok ... that I will be ok.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-82772659068537902912010-07-15T10:12:00.000-05:002010-07-16T10:18:37.020-05:00

Never underestimate the importance of a well thought out master plan.

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Today was a purple vitamin day!

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An important reminder....and one I needed to see.

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You've grown so much this summer .... we both have. I just didn't expect you to do it overnight.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-25568205149627554182010-07-11T10:20:00.001-05:002010-07-13T10:22:51.411-05:00

I need to remember to say yes more.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-80933802498776102402010-07-10T21:54:00.001-05:002010-07-10T21:54:44.564-05:00

When you tell me that I am the best, sometimes I think I might start to believe you.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-66448035664730698842010-07-09T22:26:00.000-05:002010-07-09T22:27:41.217-05:00

It's hard to be small but there are times when being big isn't too easy either.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-63030135532069421142010-07-08T22:25:00.001-05:002010-07-09T22:28:03.992-05:00

It feels good to be teaching again ...even if it is only for the week.

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The day started with a lot of promise. I have a renewed sense of hope for the future.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-33074979878731206402010-07-06T22:18:00.000-05:002010-07-06T22:19:48.843-05:00

They ground spices at church and the neighbor brought over some vegetables from her garden so we made fresh tomato sauce for dinner.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-26590828006801299652010-07-05T22:43:00.000-05:002010-07-05T22:44:32.179-05:00

When it's summer, every day is Friday.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-24081235262477562732010-07-04T22:42:00.000-05:002010-07-05T22:43:21.417-05:00

I'm really glad we've been able to remain friendly. It's important for them.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-73072904579610416452010-07-03T20:18:00.000-05:002010-07-05T20:21:24.635-05:00

The storm held off long enough for the parade. This year, 2 of my boys got to march. Soon it will be all 3.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-76844573427123994682010-07-02T14:55:00.000-05:002010-07-05T14:56:32.703-05:00

An arm full of books and CD's (and even a few magazines) from the library. Sandwiches and fruit salad for dinner. The day was quiet....and good.

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Four unintentional days with out coffee. I decided not to make it five.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-5592854991806478022010-06-30T12:17:00.006-05:002010-07-05T14:44:45.750-05:00

I have stared and deleted this post more times than I can count. Each time, I've found that I was revealing much more personal information than I am really comfortable with. I've decided that for now, it is better to just keep it simple. So... you'll notice that the name of the blog has changed. "Our Home on the Hill" was no longer fitting.A beautiful life is a life with purpose. Molly and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-25863130094151639452010-05-06T09:34:00.002-05:002010-05-21T09:39:58.071-05:00

Edmund is becoming quite adept on his skateboard. I love watching him fly!

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Oh Well it's Carnival Time and, everybody's having Fun!A few images from the school's carnival this past weekend...:: Armadillo races!:: Games!:: Rides!:: Happy!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-42512537314722479172010-05-01T10:19:00.000-05:002010-05-01T11:05:06.117-05:00

Right now I am:Listening: to Chick Corea. I saw him last weekend at the jazz festival and I've been reliving it all week.Tasting: a new to me wine variety from Argentina - Malbec. It is slightly bold with a taste of berries and a slight smokiness. It is especially good with a thick slice of kalamata olive bread from the farmer's market!Watching: Life on the Discovery Channel. So fascinating!

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"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things" ~ Robert BraultSometimes I forget that it really IS the little things that make our days special. The boys had the day off from school and I felt a little guilty that I hadn't make any special plans for the day. But a call from a good friend and her own 2 boys and our day suddenly became full of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-24463648737165517732010-01-01T19:47:00.002-06:002010-01-20T11:38:40.627-06:00

Ring out the old, ring in the new,Ring, happy bells, across the snow:The year is going, let him go;Ring out the false, ring in the true.~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850I love January 1st! It is a new start... a clean slate. It is a beginning and beginnings hold so much promise, so much potential! Last year is done - it has been swept out the door. It is not to be forgotten, though. No matter how

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-88815526554069788462009-09-21T21:02:00.000-05:002010-01-05T09:10:02.398-06:00

Topher is 9! I can't believe it! It's just not possible! Happy Birthday Super Topher!A Few of My Favorite ThingsBy TopherFavorite Color: yellowFavorite Food: pastaFavorite Musical Group: ??Favorite Song: "Temperature" by Sean PaulFavorite Movie: G-ForceFavorite Sport: baseballFavorite Season: FallFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: strawberryFavorite Subject in School: art!!Favorite Number:

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The boys snuck in to the kitchen this morning to make breakfast. There were lots of whispers, a little banging around, and a few moments of panic when Chris or I came too close to the kitchen. Some time later, we were each served a tray with a lovely breakfast of cinnamon rolls, yogurt, strawberries and juice in a wine glass (because it's fancy!)The cinnamon rolls came from the Betty Crocker

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-15070454204612464222009-03-28T13:56:00.002-05:002009-03-30T14:24:35.161-05:00

This week was all about Charles!He celebrated his birthday! There was lasagna (that someone declared the best EVER!) and cake - chocolate with peanut butter cream. There was lots of singing and a little dancing, too. I think we had the most fun with this one: 1999 by Prince (Chaz was born March 25, 1999)His gift this year was a camera. He loves to take pictures - lots and lots of pictures.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-71155170377294364312009-03-27T08:18:00.002-05:002009-03-30T12:54:48.086-05:00

A few things that are making me happy today......lunch with a good friend...fresh flowers on the table (this week, daffodils!)...the clothesline on a windy day...listening to this...chatty emails with my sister...Topher singing without reservation when he thinks no one can hear him (his current favorite: "Dirty Little Secret" by All-American Rejects)...anticipating this movie! (I hope it's

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-56877591993259433552009-03-25T12:29:00.005-05:002009-03-30T16:59:04.507-05:00

Charles is 10 - double digits! Happy birthday, Chaz!!A Few of My Favorite ThingsBy ChazFavorite Color: Red!Favorite Food: LasagnaFavorite Musical Group: Veggie TalesFavorite Song: "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A" by John MellencampFavorite Movie: The "Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Matilde"Favorite Sport: BaseballFavorite Season: SummerFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Vanilla or Cotton CandyFavorite Subject

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-57453612209649144572009-03-23T10:32:00.003-05:002009-03-23T11:05:20.856-05:00

This week looks like a busy one! If I really stop and think about it though, it isn't too bad but there a few things that I need to take in to consideration when planning our menus. We have Scouts 3 nights this week - one night really doesn't affect dinner, one night needs to be portable and one night needs to be a quick cook night. We also have a friends coming over for a (family) play date

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-42981298556687478782009-03-22T09:36:00.002-05:002009-03-23T09:41:53.741-05:00

Young artists at work.experimentingfocusedinspired

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We are jumping for joy on the first day of Spring!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-4179652278004186782009-03-19T08:46:00.002-05:002009-03-23T08:55:04.370-05:00

It was "game night". Tonight's game was Yahtzee which, of course, means Irish Nachos. Or maybe Irish Nachos means Yahtzee?? Topher had two Yahtzee's in one game and was declared the Grand Champion!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-25065838080295351502009-03-18T16:53:00.004-05:002009-03-20T17:19:09.220-05:00

I think I've mention before how much we all enjoy visiting the library. It's no surprise, then, that the first thing on the Spring Break wish list was to go to the library. The boys (+ a friend) and I headed over on Monday. We spent a very leisurely morning reading. Then we came home and spent the rest of the afternoon reading some more!We came home with...1 dvd (Mr. Bean)5 magazines (Kids

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-31520709963727308572009-03-17T13:23:00.002-05:002009-03-20T13:34:09.565-05:00

I love this recipe for Irish Soda Bread. It's so easy and so good, that I just can't bring myself to eat any other. It's nice and slightly crumbly with out being too dry. Sometimes Irish Soda Bread is too dry. It makes wonderful toast with raspberry jam, too.I've been making this recipe for years. When the boys were all in preschool and kindergarden, I would make several loaves each year -

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-74500457012685336082009-03-17T13:14:00.002-05:002009-03-20T13:16:40.922-05:00

Oxalis or "False Shamrock", part of the wood sorrel family. Right now, on my table but later it will go in the garden. The boys and I love watching the leaves close up at night and open again in the morning.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-13955633209933567142009-03-16T17:12:00.005-05:002009-03-16T20:34:44.810-05:00

Dinner of Quinoa Citrus Salad, pan seared tofu (teriyaki chicken thighs for the tofu adverse) and apricots.I made this wonderful quinoa salad last week for dinner. I really like quinoa - it's so good and so good for you. This salad was great slightly warm the night I made it and even better then next day for lunch. I like having salads like this in the fridge for a quick and filling

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-72534944871311277772009-03-16T15:31:00.002-05:002009-03-16T16:22:50.196-05:00

It's St Patrick's Day this week so that means we will have the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner (which I know is actually an American thing and not really Irish but it's still a tradition!) The leftovers will go in the freezer for hash. I'm not sure which I like better, the corned beef and cabbage or the hash!I also had a rather large turkey taking up space in the freezer so it was

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-17266121314647968782009-03-15T15:10:00.001-05:002009-03-16T15:15:13.547-05:00

Edmund went camping with the Boy Scouts this weekend. Oh boy did they have fun!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-22259959432997591192009-03-11T14:55:00.002-05:002009-03-16T15:02:41.405-05:00

The replacement part for my oven came! It was a joyful day, for sure. I was so excited to get the package, I think I may have startled the poor mail carrier! Chris got right to work and in no time flat, he had that oven working perfectly, again! First order of business, clean the darn thing! Then I think, perhaps, cookies need to be made.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-11951937632698321302009-03-10T13:49:00.003-05:002009-03-16T13:55:34.089-05:00

Topher recently brought home a family homework assignment.We were supposed to decorate this 3 foot 'kid' cut out to represent him. We had a tough time at first (not everyone was on the same page with this) but once we got in to it, it was quite fun!We cut the front off an old pair of jeans that were quite holey in the knees. We made a "shirt" out of some fabric from the stash and glued a few

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-88183154043347313032009-03-09T09:37:00.004-05:002009-03-09T10:19:24.160-05:00

The lower heating element in my oven stopped working. It's an easy fix but the part had to be ordered. While I wait, my crock-pot is getting a real work out. I love using my crock-pot but I have a hard time finding a variety of recipes for it. It's seems there are a lot of soup or bean recipes (which I love but the kids start to complain) or 'chicken in a cream of something soup' recipes (

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Chris and I were able to sneak away for a little while last night and go on a date. It's been too long since just the two of us went out. We had dessert and conversation with out lots of little interruptions. It was very nice and really needed. He had peach cobbler and I had blackberry.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-81050436925530003592009-03-04T11:02:00.003-06:002009-03-05T11:23:59.262-06:00

Topher is home sick again today. Yesterday I kept him home - he was up all night coughing, sneezing and very stuffy. Today is pretty much the same. The flu has really been going around so I feel very blessed that we are just battling an icky cold. Our days have been filled with things like:-chicken noodle soup at 9:30am - eaten from the thermos because it's better that way-many glasses of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-25070419664417874982009-03-03T14:58:00.004-06:002009-03-04T15:10:29.415-06:00

1 ... 2 ... 3I was sent this fun little meme recently and thought I would share it. If you decide to answer it, too, let me know. I'd love to see your answers!Copy this note, ask your child the questions and write them down exactly how he or she responds.Interviewed: Topher age 81. What is something mom always says to you?"Go clean your room"2. What makes mom happy?"When I give her a bunch of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-13030470566421527022009-03-02T10:47:00.003-06:002009-03-04T11:57:58.189-06:00

for my sister, AlisonI made a great Indian inspired dinner recently and I promised my sister I would share the recipes. I have finally gotten around to writing them up. Easy Curried BeansPotato and Pea SamosasRoasted CauliflowerI made the curried beans using Christmas Limas from Rancho Gordo. They are big (huge!) dark beans with a bit of a nutty flavor and they cooked up so nice and creamy. I

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-3970201056392957672009-02-26T10:44:00.001-06:002009-02-27T10:47:53.409-06:00

Requested dinner:Hamburgers with lettuce, tomato and baconHomemade onion ringsTangy baked beansApple pie with vanilla ice cream

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Edmund is 12! - nearly a teenager! A Few of My Favorite ThingsBy EdmundFavorite Color: GreenFavorite Food: Anything with bacon!Favorite Musical Group: Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Ozzy OsbourneFavorite Song: "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne, "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, "TNT" by AC/DC, "Love in an Elevator" by AerosmithFavorite Movie: The Star Wars seriesFavorite Sport:

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-14322462980540950322009-02-24T09:12:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:14:17.939-06:00

Making our favorite salad dressing. Recipe originally found here.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-66181948710571511012009-02-23T08:55:00.000-06:002009-02-25T08:56:15.126-06:00

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-22777687981315136122009-02-20T18:56:00.000-06:002009-02-22T18:57:00.340-06:00

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-62462322267488479992009-02-18T15:35:00.000-06:002009-02-22T15:36:41.247-06:00

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-8900089582860138112009-02-17T15:33:00.000-06:002009-02-22T15:34:48.391-06:00

An after school snack of oatmeal and Curious George

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-18862231985660446732009-02-14T20:57:00.000-06:002009-02-15T15:58:03.892-06:00

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-65075071720639636462009-02-13T15:41:00.000-06:002009-02-15T15:42:12.191-06:00

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-42755610520454212582009-02-12T15:40:00.000-06:002009-02-15T15:41:07.416-06:00

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-87279410063602125652009-02-09T07:04:00.000-06:002009-02-10T07:04:53.829-06:00

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Topher's collection of cocktail glasses

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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-68988305800567729192009-02-01T20:59:00.001-06:002009-02-03T21:02:44.350-06:00

Morning fog

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I can't believe it's nearly February! I don't know where the days have gone. I can't think of a better way to jump back in to blogging, however, than my February Photos project. February is a short month but often a difficult month. January is spent "getting over" Christmas and then February comes. It's cold and it's dreary and, by then, I am ready to hide away in my house until Spring

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It is cold, grey and wet here today and school was cancelled because of ice.Today I......Consumed way too many cups of coffee...Stayed in my pajamas until noon...Ate popcorn for lunch...Listened to the boys create alien cities with Legos...Exchanged silly emails with a friend...Tried to become friends with my camera again...Ignored the paperwork next to my desk ...Spent too much time exploring

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Happy Birthday Topher, we love you! You ARE our SuperTopher!!8 Things about Me!by Topher1.  Macaroni and Cheese is my favorite.  I like it the way my mom makes it.2. I love yellow. It makes me happy.3. The Yankees are my favorite baseball team.4. The Longhorns are my favorite football team. I like those big horns.5. I miss living in Connecticut because I miss having a snow fort and visiting

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-68085326146381183472008-08-12T00:30:00.000-05:002008-08-12T00:31:14.637-05:00

HomemadeI really like to make things myself. I make my own bread. I make the boys' Halloween costumes. I cook from scratch and I make things like yogurt, barbecue sauce, and taco seasoning ( just to name a few of the most recent.)I also make some other household items myself. Most recently I started making my own deodorant. I really got sick of all my white shirts turning yellow and all my

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We made it to the farmer's market this week! There weren't smiles all around but after last week, I wasn't letting anyone off the hook.It's been very hot so okra is really plentiful right now. Farmer Jack said that the hotter the better for okra. Good to know. I think I'll have to try planting some next year.We bought okra, yellow squash (lots of it, too. My parents are coming this week and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-23394203746082816732008-08-07T13:27:00.003-05:002008-08-08T14:05:11.421-05:00

I make my own yogurt. Yep. I do.I don't like all the unnecessary sugar (and other things) in store bought flavored yogurt and Chaz doesn't like yogurt that is not smooth so I started buying plain yogurt and flavoring it myself. Then Chris, the gadget guy, bought me a little yogurt maker. It took me a while to really get into it but once I did - there's no going back! Homemade yogurt is so

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-12325346806832090482008-08-05T12:15:00.004-05:002008-08-08T12:52:29.894-05:00

Oh how I love beans!And this summer I've discovered the joy that is fresh beans (or Southern Peas) from my farmer's market. This recipe is one that I make on a regular basis. It's so good and so easily adaptable.Use whatever kind of beans you like. This time it was pinto beans. Sometimes I use pink-eyed peas. It doesn't really matter.We had it topped with a little cheese, a fried egg and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-78504771667145228192008-08-04T11:38:00.004-05:002008-08-08T15:10:51.020-05:00

My market basket is empty this week. Edmund had a leadership training meeting to go to on Saturday so Chris was gone all morning with him and a certain small person was having one of those mornings. I really missed going and I will miss it all week with each meal I prepare.BUT I do have a recipe to share using some of my favorite farmer's market finds.This is probably my absolute favorite

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I can't believe it's August already! The Summer is whizzing by just a little too fast.I had hoped to post every day during the month of July but, well, other things happened. I did, however, manage to take a self portrait every day. After seeing so many wonderful and creative self portraits, I decided to join the 365 Days challenge. (a self portrait a day for 365 days) I am hoping that it

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With Edmund being sick and then an extreme heat wave (temps. over 105!), this is how we have been spending our days - lot's of reading and a few board games.I love it when I find Chaz and Topher snuggled up together reading to one another. No matter the weather, they always curl up under lots of blankets to read. They are so peaceful, no fighting no arguing. Chaz reads while Topher listens so

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In addition to a new hobby, Edmund brought something else home from camp. It started as a sore throat which turned in to congestion and then a cough. At first it seemed like allergies or possibly a Summer cold (apparently it was cold at night and hot hot hot during the day at camp)However, when the cough just wouldn't stop and he was constantly coughing "stuff" up, we knew it was time to visit

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-5988904975675244242008-07-28T10:54:00.002-05:002008-08-08T11:00:21.490-05:00

This week I went to the farmer's market alone. I really like making a family outing of it but it's also nice to go alone sometimes. I got to linger a little longer and chat a little more. We've definitely become regulars - a couple of people asked where the rest of the family was.My basket was full of:Baby EggplantZucchiniMexican ZucchiniYellow SquashCucumbersSweet Banana

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-15911341462205833362008-07-25T10:42:00.003-05:002008-08-08T10:53:39.462-05:00

Edmund came home from camp with what could very well be a new hobby for him. Since he is a "first year" scout, his merit badge classes at camp were chosen for him (he gets to pick his own next year). He was signed up for leatherwork, basketry, art and swimming. He was a little unsure about the basket making but in the end, he really enjoyed it.He made a small stool, a square based basket and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-78724941872649277752008-07-21T10:17:00.003-05:002008-07-23T11:33:25.579-05:00

We got to the farmer's market a little late this week. We really need to make sure we get there pretty early but sometimes it's hard to get going. Certain things just go so fast, though.This week we bought:- leeks- yellow squash- sweet banana peppers,- Japanese eggplant- fresh pinto beans- fresh purple hull peas- grapes- coconut lime soap (Topher picked this)I'm really excited about the pinto

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-70064832314609657042008-07-20T09:51:00.003-05:002008-07-23T09:58:17.599-05:00

"Look! I lost a tooth!"This is what woke me up this morning. Topher came running to me clutching a little tooth in his fist and his mouth wide open."I pulled it out myself! And it's not even bleeding!"He's so proud of himself. Feeling so big right now. He's been waiting for this moment for quite some time. It's one step closer to being a "big kid".He's growing up.

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Edmund survived summer camp! He had a great time and is full of stories to tell us. For now though, he is going to lay low. In addition to a ton of laundry, he also brought home (what I am hoping is) a summer cold. His throat is sore and he is pretty congested.He's glad to be home and we're happy to have him back.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17985369157709927682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10200259.post-81711979087119025342008-07-18T14:51:00.001-05:002008-07-21T14:53:14.146-05:00

For our anniversary!

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July 17, 1993"You fill my life with laughter,somehow you make it better,Ease my troubles,that's what you do."July 17, 2008

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Not much going on here. We're hanging out at the pool.

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