tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335494392024-03-07T01:54:49.997-05:00A Little BunnyJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.comBlogger433125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-16785112238892959112014-07-25T09:34:00.000-04:002014-07-25T09:34:43.878-04:00Summer Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We just got back from vacation in North Conway, NH. We have been going to the reigeon for a few years but we really found a gem this time and will be going back next year if we can get a time slot! It had everything we needed, kyak, canoes, fishing poles etc and close proximity to hiking and a great little town. </div>
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I was sorely dissapointed by the local yarn shop - I had planned on getting a bunch of yarn and working on a new project. But, on the bright side, I practiced my chanter a lot and made some improvements. Getting better! </div>
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It was only steps to the little sandy beach and the bugs were minimal and it had comfortable beds! I miss it already.</div>
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The sunsets were amazing and the view, sigh.<br />
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We went on a couple of excursions into the woods. Willow was having a bit of a tough time because she wants to do everything herself and in this spot there were beautiful pools and tiered waterfalls but a little much for a wee one. <br />
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This Diana's Bath. Beautiful spot and a great spot to adventure. It did make me a little nervous for the kids but amazing to see. I can only imagine what it was like to be walking in the woods and just come across a place like this.<br />
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More awesome sunsets.<br />
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Eliot and his big kid cousin. He and his sister was so great with the kids. Willow just adores him and his sister. I wish they lived closer I would have some awesome babysitters!<br />
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Family photo! <br />
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This was Sabbaday Falls. This was a little more mellow than the other spot and the kids had a good time tossing rocks and hopping around on the stones. <br />
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He is too cool for smiling now. He lived in that hat, love it.<br />
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The lower falls. So beautiful.</div>
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W spent most of the vacation in the buff. Saved me a ton on diapers but now she is potty training like a puppy asking to go out and pee in the grass, lol. <br />
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Fishing off the dock was fun, too. And really shallow so I didn't worry about my little water bugs. The last day a HUGE snapping turtle came right up to the dock and the kids had fun feeding it the rest of the worms. They caught a lot of fish through the week, I was pretty impressed.<br />
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On one of the longer hikes they highlight was wild blueberries. Living the Blueberry's for Sal book!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-52159694640814052952014-05-30T08:31:00.003-04:002014-05-30T08:32:27.437-04:00Spring Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Baseball season is in full swing, and actually almost over. Eliot is in the next level up from t-ball this year and blossoming in the sport. He is a very consistent hitter and is getting the rules down a little better this time around. He still bats lefty and throws righty.<br />
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We took a little family jaunt to the beach on one of our warmer days. It was nice to see the water after so long!<br />
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Willow loves collecting rocks just like her brother used to. It's funny how the memories flood back at each little stage she is having. <br />
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Thankfully we have now put away the hats and warm coats now. We were admiring the purple flowers in the background of this one and Eliot is just out of frame telling her not to eat them. <br />
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The daffodils were beautiful this year! They seem to have taken to where I planted them so hastily several falls ago. I am planning for some more this fall, too.<br />
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Easter was fun this year with our little egg hunt. Willow got it a lot more than I thought she would. She had some coaching from big brother in the days leading up to it. She had graham cracker bunnies in her eggs that she LOVED. Wow, she begged for those for a long time afterward!<br />
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More of the spring flowers that were in the woods right behind the house.<br />
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I love these white ones. They are so fleeting and I watch for them on our walks every spring. They are lon gone now replaced by the biggest dandelions I have ever seen!<br />
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She loves picking the flowers off of the bleeding hearts. Thankfully the plant is so profuse it doesn't seem to be doing any harm. The perennial garden is so over grown at this point it is going to take a ton of work to get it to where I want it.<br />
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I've gotten most of my seeds in now, too. A lot of things are peeking up and several things self seeded. I'm waiting on the squash and tomatoes and some of the cut flowers until the weather warms up a bit more.<br />
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We had a nice visit from Texas Grandpa and Willow loved sitting in his lap. She doesn't let many other people hold her so I was pleasantly surprised to see them cuddling and reading.<br />
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Keeping busy as usual. We have had some nice warm days lately! I say warm and I mean in the 50's but I'll take it. It is great to get outside and move our bodies! Eliot is practicing for his upcoming baseball season. He has moved up from T-Ball this year. </div>
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I have been doing a lot of photography on the weekends. An old friend of mine is starting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casco-Bay-Caramels/187184501465230">caramel business</a> so I did a series of product shots for her. Next up will be some editorial style shots and hopefully a fun family portrait mixed in. </div>
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I'm following along with a photography blog taking photos thinking about particular themes. 'Form and Repitition' are the subjects this month. It's been a nice way to take more photographs that perhaps have a connection to each other. <br />
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Another trip to the dentist for my boy. Poor kid does not have good luck when it comes to teeth. He is awesome about brushing, we are working on a floss routine but still winds up needing work. He got a tooth infection and had to get a root canal! I'm scared to think what the bill is going to be - hopefully insurance covers it. He is so good at the dentist - just Novocain. He didn't need sedation and was told he was better than the adults that have it done! <br />
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Here is a to-do project I have been thinking about for at least a year now. My dad and I found this old chair. I am meaning to recover it and refinish it. I think it will be a nice addition to Willows room once I get it organized. It is a very low chair, a Victorian corner chair, if I am not mistaken. Right now it makes for a good rest for whoever is over playing darts in the 'man cave' with Kevin in the middle of the night!<br />
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And finally enjoying the twilight hours. <br />
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When you live in Maine and the snow starts melting what do you find? Mostly mud but a buoy struck me as funny. We keep getting glimpses of spring and then snow and cold. </div>
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This was a warmish day at 40 something. Puddles and umbrellas.<br />
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We ended up cutting down a tree in our backyard in the fall. It was the tree that had the wooden swing on it. Unfortunately it had been dying and loosing branches for quite a while. It is now firewood in the 'man cave' and we are trying to decide what to plant. I am thinking a willow or a flowering tree.<br />
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Here's hoping we don't get too much more snow from the storm that is headed our way. But - we will manage.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-83890489897701869032014-03-20T13:54:00.001-04:002014-03-20T13:54:20.069-04:00This Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Cataloging, folding and sorting the cloth diapers to sell / give away. A chapter closes. She is still in diapers I just don't have the energy for cloth this time.<br />
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Howling at the full moon.<br />
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Drinking hot chocolate<br />
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Trying to decide what to do with scraps.<br />
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Teething.<br />
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Our first 'night walk' in ages! It was fairly warm at 45 and the twilight was beautiful. We found this little nest with birch bark woven in. I wish I knew what type of bird it was!<br />
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Taking in the scene. She didn't stay in the stroller long. I don't think I'll be using it much longer on these little walks. <br />
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Eliot lives for climbing giant snow piles. Thankfully they are dwindling. <br />
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The handsome hubs putting up with me taking lots of photos. <br />
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A rare date night, or afternoon technically, to a Vietnamese noodle bar. The Pho is amazing and really huge.<br />
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A trip with the kiddos and their cousins to Joker's. Willow just wants to be just like her brother, it is SO cute. Willow got stuck in the giant fun house so I had to go in and get her. That was a challenge! I was actually sore the next day - I guess I need to start working out.<br />
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Very serious about the video games.<br />
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Willow is an insane climber. It is a constant battle to keep her off the tables, chair arms, back of the couch, etc. She has a book that she loves called Pete's a Pizza about a boy who's Dad puts him on a table and pretends to make him into a pizza. It took me a while to figure out that's what she was trying to do here. I can't wait until spring where she can go climb everything outside!<br />
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Pouty little tired face. <br />
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Another rare Mama alone moment Cup of tea and knitting. I am almost done with this shawl, another 2 inches to go! I have been knitting it for nearly a year now. Thankfully I still like it and it is easy to tote around.<br />
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Whew that is the last two weeks or so in recap. I hope to get on here more often now that I am finding my photography groove again. Here's to a rapid onset of warm weather and snow melt, perhaps a few moments of creative pause as well.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-50344336962537205022013-12-05T12:39:00.000-05:002013-12-05T12:39:21.220-05:00Pictures!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Willow and Daddy enjoying a read.<br />
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Eliot's new favorite crafty activity: Loom Bands. <br />
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E and his favorite cousin at Thanksgiving during their rousing croquet tournament.<br />
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The little cousins enjoying a ride in the wagon. They are only 2 days apart! I can't wait to watch them grow up together.<br />
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Eliot trying to get a picture with his little sis. Classic.<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-78688980398960186702013-08-19T12:43:00.000-04:002013-08-19T13:36:06.861-04:00Organic Crockpot Freezer Meal Project Part 1<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I posted on Facebook that I had made a month’s worth of food
for the crock pot and a few people asked me how I did that. So here it is broken down step by step. </span></div>
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My main goals for the organic crockpot project:</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Save time especially since school is about to
start and I have a clingy toddler that doesn’t let me do much with both hands
at dinner time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Freeze enough Crockpot friendly recipes to last
a month with a few easy dinners tossed in along the way accounting for
leftovers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Feed my family yummy, healthy organic food on a
budget.</span></li>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A side note: I tweaked these meals to be dairy free as my
daughter has a sensitivity. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First I started with <a href="http://pinterest.com/alittlebunny/crock-pot/">Pinterest</a> and the general internet
looking for recipes that were either crockpot friendly or could be easily
tweaked to work for the crockpot. I
tried to stick with food that is in season right now (New England) and buy
local. <a href="http://pinterest.com/alittlebunny/crock-pot/">Here is a link to my board</a> as it
stands so far. I am sure I will be
adding to it, too! I picked a few old
favorites that I knew will be a hit and added a few new ones and one that I
like and no one else does that I can refreeze into jars for my work lunches
(Eggplant Stew, yum).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also am totally tired of making purred food for my little
girl so I wanted to make meals that would result in soft enough food for me to
give her to feed to herself while introducing her to new flavors along the
way. The crockpot is perfect for
that! I also know that my family of 3
big eaters and one little eater will get one meal plus leftovers for one and
sometimes two days out of these meals. They are also easy to double if you want to do that! I usually add a salad to all meals and
sometimes rice, bread or whatever is in season for roasted veggies. I also skipped browning the meats. In my experience it doesn’t make enough of a
difference for the time. Herbs like Basil and Cilantro don't always hold up in the crockpot but I added them to the freezer bags anyway. I will add more to those meals that call for them the day of for more flavor but that is optional.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are the recipes I used for this month and the sources
where I found them. They are all in one place on the <a href="http://pinterest.com/alittlebunny/crock-pot/">Pinterest board</a>, too. I added my notes
about what to add the day of and changes I made:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Apple-Chicken-Stew">Apple Chicken Stew</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Left
the chicken breasts whole. Froze the
cider I needed in a mason jar for the day of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/beef-and-guinness-stew-recipe2/index.html">Beef Guinness Stew</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Will
add the Guinness the day of. Skipped the
oil and tossed the meat in the bag with the flour to coat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Cilantro-Lime-Chicken/Detail.aspx?evt19=1">Cilantro Lime Chicken</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Used
cumin, coriander and turmeric for taco seasoning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/detail.php?docid=29692">Corn Chowder</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Used 2
bags frozen corn. I’ll add soy milk and
water the day of. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.theppk.com/2008/10/spicy-peanut-eggplant-and-shallot-stew/">Eggplant Peanut Stew</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Add PB the
day of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Flavorful-Lemon-Chicken">Lemon Chicken</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Broth the
day of and I'll skip the sour cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/29348-slow-cooker-split-pea-soup">Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Broth
day of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-cooker-chicken-quinoa-chili.html">Quinoa Chili</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Broth
and quinoa day of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/thai-chicken-soup-50400000120698/">Thai Chicken</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Broth
day of. I’ll cook the noodles or use
rice that day, too. I skipped the lemon grass and added some lemon juice instead.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html">Turkey Meatloaf</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallon zip lock bags.
I’d really like to find another way to store food of this size inexpensively,
neatly and without plastic but for now this will do. Any ideas let me know!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharpie markers to write on your bags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 big fry pan <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of big bowls and several small bowls. I stuck with bowls I could put in the
dishwasher for the small stuff because I didn’t want to have to clean up all
day afterward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big knife and big cutting board. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: I have a TINY
kitchen with very minimal counter space.
As long as you are semi -organized this is no big deal. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A place to put all of the ingredients nearby. I used my kitchen table as the staging area
and a counter within reach for spices, can opener etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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zooming around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After I compiled the recipes I made a spreadsheet with all
of the ingredients I needed to buy along with amounts of each. I then read through the recipes and made a
list of what I needed to physically prep (other than just tossing into the bag –
chopping carrots for example) and then what I needed to add the day I decided
to toss it in the crockpot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made the mistake of shopping at 6pm on a Friday night with
two hungry kids and had to go back again the next day to pick up what I
forgot. Shopping the day before is helpful. Getting a babysitter is also helpful.
(Thanks Kevin).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The night before I laid out the freezer bags and wrote the
name of the meal and what I needed to add the day I cook it. I left out additional salt in all of these recipes
because I find the chicken stock to be pretty salty and I like to add it at the
end so I don’t overdo it. I put
everything in a folder so I had it all in one location. A big deal in my house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I set up one bowl specifically for putting
the freezer bag in so the bag wouldn’t fall over or spill (or leak) when adding
ingredients. I debated about double
bagging but I think they are safe. I
will update if I have issues. </span></div>
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up the food processor. I also set up a
bowl for veggie ends to make soup stock with later (also freezable).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of these recipes call for onions and most of them for
carrots so I started with those. I quartered
all of the onions and processed in batches.
Once the first batch was done I started browning them in the big fry
pan. It took about 3 rounds to brown all
of the onions. Some of the recipes didn’t
call for browning first but for the sake of time and I like browned onions, I
browned them all. I put them all in a
big bowl with a measuring cup on top. I estimated about a cup of browned onions equaled
about 1 large onion. That proved about
right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were cooking. Next I peeled and chopped
potatoes while the next batch of onions was cooking. Several of these meals call for cilantro so
make a bowl for that, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One big time
saver would have been to buy a jar of pre-minced garlic in oil. I forgot it in the hungry haze at the store
so I ended up peeling and using the garlic press. I don’t suggest that – my hands were sore!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The corn chowder calls for bacon so I ended up cooking that
later but could have easily done it in the oven. It would have been easier and less in the way
than on the stove top like I did. The
leftovers certainly didn’t go to waste, either! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the produce was ready I started filling the bags. I chopped veggies when I needed them, like the
bok choy and celery. I went one by one through the recipes so that
I wouldn’t get things mixed up. I had
set up all of my spices and can opener etc. so I wouldn’t have to go searching
for things. </span></div>
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saver/contamination saver I would do next time will be to have all of the meat
packages open. I started with all of the
chicken recipes (I used all breasts no matter what the recipe called for to make
it easier) and so on. If I had all of
the chicken breasts in a big bowl I could have used tongs instead of having to
wash my hands so many times in between.
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chicken I just squeezed some lemon juice in there because I had it for another
recipe. I didn’t add any rice or quinoa
to those bags – I will do that on the day off.
I also left out the peanut butter from the eggplant stew to put in once
it has been cooked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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batch of pesto with the leftover basil and garlic – also easy to freeze in
mason jars) was the turkey meatloaf. I
love that recipe so I doubled it. I find
that is a doubled recipe the way it is written anyway. It was perfect to do last because it is very
forgiving and I just dumped the rest of the onions and herbs that I had left
into the mix. I lined my loaf pan with
plastic wrap, formed the loaf then popped it out and stuck it in the freezer in
the wrap so I still have use of my pan.
I’ll pop it out of the plastic and back in the pan when I cook it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was tired. But I think it will be
worth it! Today I put some chicken I saved
and vegetable trimmings in the crockpot to make a chicken soup – very little
waste! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fry pan and lots of bowls that fit in my dishwasher. I love big stainless steel bowls because they
are light, cheap and easy to clean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are willing to sell to me meat in bulk.
If they can’t do that I will wait for a sale at Whole Foods to save a
little $. Meat was the bulk of $
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and <a href="http://pinterest.com/alittlebunny/crock-pot/">add them to my pinterest board.</a> I
will also update and rate the recipes as we go along. I hope this is helpful to anyone who wants to
save a little time and eat in a healthy way.
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It has been a while since I have been here! My camera has been tucked away for a while but we certainly haven't been still ourselves. The biggest news was Willow's birthday. It is hard to believe she is 1 now. We had thought about planning a big gathering but it ended up being a mellow affair with some family trickling in and out over the course of a week. It was about the speed we were all ready to handle. </div>
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We had a fun fourth of July up in Harpswell by the ocean and have been trying to keep cool ever since. The garden has flourished in the heat. Here is a picture from this morning. The huge tangle of snap peas are just about done and will get yanked in a few days. I'd like to try for some fall greens. Lot's of my tomatoes from last year self seeded so they are mixed in here and there. I'm curious what type we will end up with. The plants I started from seed are doing great. They really caught up. I'll have a better plan for next year. The only things that didn't grow for me this year were the broccoli and kale. I don't know if they got eaten or what.</div>
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My biggest efforts lately have been to launch my photography website finally: www.jessicaverry.com </div>
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The blackberries are really going strong! I can't wait for the abundant harvest.<br />
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A little last minute photo session last night. Mostly outtakes because no one really wanted to have their picture taken and Eliot kept trying to use my reflector as a frisbee. I was working out a different lighting scenario. I have some ideas and tweaks and next time I will wait until Kevin is around so I don't lose my patience. This one is the best of the lot.<br />
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This is post shoot - so nice when they play together nicely. Eliot is still learning how to help her vs try to move her body for her. <br />
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This was also post shoot. The night walks continue. I really like getting the bit of exercise and it is a good routine for us. We also get to chat with the neighbors and hear the neighborhood news, pet peoples dogs and do some foraging. The kids have been pretty sick the past week so he got to ride a couple of times. Last night he just milked it - better exercise for me though! She doesn't like that stroller very much because she can't sit up. But she does like to be next to E.<br />
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Eating the greenery. Too much back light in this one. And the rug is just a silly prop. It looked a lot better in my imagination! <br />
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Walking away. (Oh I love those cheeks)<br />
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Blowing raspberries in the props.<br />
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One last yard picture. We were given a sandbox (back upper left) that has been super fun for both kids. I thought Eliot would ignore it but he really likes it. They can play together in it when he is feeling patient and W just can't get enough of dirt. At least she doesn't eat it anymore! The hosta are flowering like crazy. Summer in Maine is so beautiful and fleeting. <br />
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The peas are really getting tall. The tomatoes are a little small and spindly but we'll see how they go.<br />
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Some beans that need some better trellising. The carrots and a few other little things are finally sprouting. I was a little worried they wouldn't come up!<br />
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The squash and cucumbers seem to be doing well, too. The lemon thyme came back with a flurry and the creeping time is really creeping everywhere. I need to move it out of the raised bed.<br />
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I was gifted about a dozen asparagus crowns that I decided to plant here next to the porch. I was saving this spot for grapes and maybe a kiwi but I had to get the crowns in the ground and it was the only clear spot. It needs a good weeding out but it is a cozy warm spot for them to live.<br />
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Sewing and knitting projects I have been toting around with me the past few weeks. I started another little baby sweater, got really far and realized I totally messed up towards the beginning. So...pulled it out and started over. At least it's easy and fast. </div>
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A couple more Alabama Chanin tops started. This black one is the tunic length. I love the fit.</div>
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This one has a narrower fit and was a little too short for my liking so I added on a little gathered hem. </div>
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For a hand sewing project these really are quick and easy. I will probably add some embellishments along the way but for now they work!</div>
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The little seed babies have emerged from the basement to start their journey into the world. They are living on our inside porch and getting some time outside to harden off. I'm not sure where I am going to put them now but it is a start and encouraging for next year. </div>
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There are some flowers mixed in with swiss chard, broccoli and basil. The other tray has tomatoes and watermelon, fennel and bachelor buttons. It should be fun to see what grows the best.<br />
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A little yarn tossed in, too. I'm looking forward to this next project with bulky yarn and a cute, simple, cable knit with size 13 needles! Should go fast.<br />
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The peas are really growing fast. I planted triple what I did last year. I can't wait for the deluge of snap peas. I've got to get to them before the kids! The little tomato plants next to them are waiting for it to warm up around here. <br />
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The blackberries are going crazy now too. I love the bees and smell. They are just every where. That and the phlox that has spread like wildfire makes are yard look really festive if not a little overgrown and wild. <br />
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You would think we live in a jungle looking at these photos. Here's to a blackberry feast soon!<br />
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I finally finished the little sweater I have been working on for Willow. 2nd sweater done! I learned a lot about counting stitches and paying attention while knitting. I do like a challenge and this one gave me just the right amount for this beginning knitter. It isn't quite perfect but I don't think she minds. I want to give cabling a try next... or maybe a shawl for me??</div>
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We had such a nice stretch of hot days around here the flowers have come out and a I am scrambling to get the rest of my seeds in the bed. Everything is such a whirl with little ones that my garden plan has gone all to (you know) and I can't remember where I planted things<i> again</i>! Ah well... at least they are in and who doesn't like surprises right?<br />
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The baby is so close to walking. I keep saying that but it really is just a matter of her putting one foot in front of the other at this point. It is encouraging when I have a little cheer leader following me around clapping for me all day. And her little curls! I wonder if she will be curly like her dad.<br />
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The leaves part of the sweater pattern are little botched in the last row but I'm trying to ignore it. I like the blue and green combo with the seed stitch. It is nice to get another project done.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gsheller.com/2013/06/fossil-hunting-in-a-box-and-some-tips-for-getting-started-giveaway.html">I am also yarning along over here and joining her awesome fossil hunting kit give away. Pretty cool!</a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-37900497542191971712013-05-31T08:08:00.000-04:002013-05-31T08:08:34.457-04:00Incredible Whistling Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So this is Willow the incredible whistling baby. She now whistles on command, even. It is an honest whistle with the intake of air. She does it when she is crawling around or dancing. I thought it was a fluke or Eliot making the noise but it is her through and through. Such a riot. A picture doesn't do it justice so I will try my best to get a video soon.</div>
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I got another 'kitchen baby' as I like to call my kitchen gadgets. This one is a juicer. I'm thrilled with it. I have been juicing lots of green things almost everyday since I've gotten it. It is such an easy way to get lots of greens in the system! Eliot even drinks it as long as I don't use kale. Kevin calls it 'medicinal eating' but I think its pretty good most of the time. I like making veggie wraps in my dehydrator so my next step is to start saving the pulp (which I feel guilty about composting) and using it for something else. Any tips?<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-50840412593846528192013-05-29T09:02:00.001-04:002013-05-29T09:02:34.727-04:00Garden Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Some garden eye candy. The state of the perennial garden is still pretty bad but until I get some hands free time it is just going to have to suffer. But it does look pretty in its chaos. </div>
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Pile of compost to spread around!<br />
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The garden boxes are filled and the peas are coming up! Now to make a trellis...<br />
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The lilacs are so pretty around here right now and ours are peaking in full blossomed glory. We have one large bush smack in the middle of our back yard. My favorite spot to sit in the afternoon is under it's shade for both the scent and the location. We sometimes see Chicadee's flying in and out of this little house but I don't think they have ever nested there. The past few days a Blue Jay has spent most of its time hanging out in the bush dropping to the ground to catch bugs. The Cat Bird has been busy too. They are fun to watch. </div>
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I brought some of the flowers inside to enjoy at the table. This is the first year that my headaches have been so few that I can enjoy lilacs inside without any side effects! It has been a nice reprieve. I only wish the lilacs would last a little longer. But, it is the beginning of the garden show and for that I am grateful.<br />
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Tea time at the office. This is where I drink most of my tea. The ritual keeps me sane. I am most certainly a creature of habit. Thankfully, a vase of lilacs is now adorning my desk just outside of the frame. <br />
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A more restful cup of earl grey in the comfort of my home. I would like to replace our mugs with all hand thrown pottery. It feels much more exciting to drink out of a handmade mug!<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-13873009631203564602013-05-16T09:23:00.000-04:002013-05-16T09:23:49.493-04:00Growing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Oh my baby is growing! She is almost 11 months now, so close to a year. I honestly can't believe she is almost a year old. Eliot is almost 7, where does the time go? </div>
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Last night Eliot was curled up in front of his little CD player listening to the Hobbit. That turned out to be a great choice vs me reading it out loud. I estimate one more sitting and it will be done. While he was doing that I found my old baby doll I had been keeping. She is a little beat up and was referred to as 'headless baby' for quite a while until I fixed her head. But, with a little outfit on, she is holding up. Willow absolutely loved her! She was cautious at first and then crawled over, scooped her up and started rocking her and talking to her. She loves little stuffed animals but she has never treated them quite so gingerly. It was really fun to watch the way she interacted. The cuteness is killing me. </div>
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Our basement seed starting experiment is going really well, too. It is simply a fluorescent light over soil blocks. I had a really high germination rate so I need to go in and trim down the extras but I'm very happy with the results so far. They all seem healthy and strong, I only wish I had started them sooner! I'm writing everything down so I will remember for next year.<br />
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Some nature on our nightly walk. We had our first thunderstorm of the spring season. Once it passed we went for a puddle walk/ride. Willow is really enjoying these walks and chatters and talks most of the way. Eliot zooms on his bike and leads the way talking to all of the dog walkers we pass. Our neighborhood is very quiet with very few kids but now we know most of our neighbors because of our little ambassador. </div>
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Mourning doves singing to us.<br />
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I am not sure what these little white flowers are. I thought they were blood root but now that I look at the leaves more closely I have too look them up. We are always on the lookout for interesting plants and possible edibles. <br />
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Our ornamental crab apple tree is covered in blossoms this year! I am so happy because last year it barely flowered at all. <br />
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Lastly our little rhubarb plant has grown a lot in 2 years. We are planning to cut some this weekend and have our first taste. Off to a nice weekend full of garden tending and planting, t-ball and mother's day! <br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-39723176349144447732013-05-08T08:55:00.002-04:002013-05-08T08:55:31.763-04:00(K1, Read 1, Garden 1) repeat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I found a copy of the full Lord of the Rings trilogy in one book. I love when I can find things for 1$ that I am looking for! This will keep me busy for a while and probably put me in a new prescription because the font so tiny. Eliot is fascinated by the cover so perhaps he will read along. I started reading him the Hobbit but it was a tricky read aloud for me. A book on tape might be a better option.</div>
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A little bit of rabbit crafting last week. I've been trying to think up a way of keeping the hay in the cage so that I don't have to sweep quite so much. So far this seems to have been an improvement. Not perfect but better. It has an elastic inside it so I can pull it down to let the bunny out etc. The buns are enjoying the fresh grass and dandelions that Eliot is giving them. Time to get the girls outside!<br />
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The garden plan is coming along. I've decided where everything is going in the 5 boxes we have planned for this year. Kevin has been the most excellent dirt mover a gal could ask for. I have some seeds started in the basement but I have a feeling we are a lot late on those. But we still have another week left of frost possibility so I'm not panicking. I think I'll get seeds in this weekend and make some kind of PVC trellis.<br />
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I am almost done with the baby sweater I have been working on. I want to use up the rest of the yarn but I also don't want it to be too long. Ah well, something with stripes in the future I guess! I'm ready to be done with this project. I am not sure what will be next. Maybe a little vest for summer/fall? I'm itching for some new yarn. I also am feeling like I want to quilt something or stitch something by hand. We'll see what happens...<br />
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We have been a busy family this past week. Two new garden beds built and ready for dirt. I finished my garden plan and started a few late seeds.</div>
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Eliot started his first season of t ball. He is so excited and cute about it. He is very competitive so we have been putting a lot of emphasis on teamwork and good sportsmanship. He certainly is fast!<br />
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Once he told the coaches he is a lefty batter he really hit well.<br />
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It is so funny to watch all the kids get distracted in the outfield. Eliot wants to wear his uniform all the time. <br />
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Drinking iced tea now! Yay. Soon it will be warm enough to start making sun tea. I can't wait. <br />
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Willow is so happy outside. She loves to explore everything. I have to watch her like a hawk or she will put everything in her mouth. She definitely understands the word no but chooses not to listen. <br />
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My happy girl. She has such fair skin! I'm trying to figure out why she is so red under her eyes and on her cheeks. I'm not sure if it is the sun, sunscreen, allergies or what. Could be teething related for all I know. At least it doesn't bother her. Ah that face. <br />
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When Willow woke up she immediately wanted to go down and check everything out. She LOVED it! She loved burying her hands in the sand and finding treasures. She was not at all pleased when I had to pick her up to leave. I was a little paranoid about small rocks so I found a nice spot where I could monitor what was being picked up.<br />
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They just love each other so much! <br />
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Eliot told me he was weary when we left. Next time we will bring a picnic I think. I need to get my summer bags packed for spur of the moment adventures!<br />
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The practicing on the chanter is going well, too. I'm trying to sneak in practice whenever I can. It is starting to sound a little better! I'm working on the first lines of Amazing Grace. Slow progress.<br />
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As for reading - it has mostly been seed packets. I am in the throws of the garden and seed starting plan. I hope to make some progress this week. Hopefully I can get to Home Depot with the two kids in tow and someone will take pity and help me cut pvc the pipe I need. I try not to take advantage of the mom card but ya' know sometimes it comes in handy.<br />
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And the baby is really taking off with her exploring. She is reaching over head to grab stuff and is experimenting with letting go now and then. She is becoming much more expressive and meaningful with her language, too. I can't wait to hear her talk!<br />
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<a href="http://www.gsheller.com/">Yarning along over here...</a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14869547672471723013noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33549439.post-47338341699800854992013-04-22T08:44:00.001-04:002013-04-22T08:44:55.880-04:00Spring, Walks and Happy Babies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A little bit of post lag after the craziness of last week. I didn't really feel like taking pictures or writing. I'm glad we were able to keep the news away from Eliot. </div>
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But in a happier note we are finally enjoying the beginnings of spring around here. It wasn't particularly warm this weekend but it was sunny and therefore perfect for being out side. </div>
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Eliot, Willow and I have been going on nightly walk/rides around the trails near our house. I am so thankful for the light! I usually carry Willow around in the baby carriers but for these walks I am trying to get her used to the stroller. She still doesn't like the car seat so it can be a stretch some nights. If she can watch Eliot she is fine, of course. </div>
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The foraging season has begun in our yard. Eliot loves to do this! He is really good at plant identification. He has started making 'Eliot side salads' with dandelion greens. In the backpack he has two ID books that we use when we go out hunting for things. The garden is in a pretty sorry state right now but that will be remedied soon. I want to take the perennial garden that he is digging in down to the bottom of that slope to spread things out and add some annuals for cut flowers. We are putting another box at the end of the row of 3 to extend the veggies, too. I am starting some seeds this week if all goes as planned!<br />
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Baby in a basket is good fun these days. Ignore the warnings on the side of the box (I use it for work - postal service approved)...<br />
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Big news for Eliot this weekend! He learned to tie his own shoes! I am so proud of him. <br />
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Here is Willow enjoying eating some dirt and leaves. So much for me getting anything done outside! You can see the new top teeth peeking out in the photo, too. Poor kid is still in pain! Now that those two have come out her eye teeth are pushing. <sigh> No sleep for weary mamas. She doesn't seem any worse for the wear though.</sigh><br />
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More photos from our nightly walks..<br />
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