tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59295021278705392702024-03-13T16:54:14.798-07:00Strawberry Field's YogurtA Food and Art BlogBellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-38788600213670945592012-04-02T21:08:00.000-07:002012-04-02T21:09:57.947-07:00It's Baseball Time!!!<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nb0qZMeEfVU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-69366237573633364322012-03-31T14:37:00.002-07:002012-03-31T14:39:00.147-07:00Rainy Saturday<div>I love it when the sun peaks out for just a moment on a rainy day.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_pPYNTOXokgq6WO4-QAyWWkBYZevmoSkpogRVhB3IevKC1WYxkmun1WUy-EHRnzAqVYwbDNluAaF5sh8ZuSyHAtpTXF9oH0afHZlVIiNBHAUt41uWbcUGlaYpOvm33CSuDrLL3NL/s1600/IMG_7272.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_pPYNTOXokgq6WO4-QAyWWkBYZevmoSkpogRVhB3IevKC1WYxkmun1WUy-EHRnzAqVYwbDNluAaF5sh8ZuSyHAtpTXF9oH0afHZlVIiNBHAUt41uWbcUGlaYpOvm33CSuDrLL3NL/s320/IMG_7272.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726178875698480546" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-5919663067055453912012-03-30T14:25:00.003-07:002012-03-30T14:28:24.360-07:00My Pomegranite tree has grown!!!!<div>Here it is when I first got it Feb 26th......</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXyFxzZlYCEUv6_bxT2wkWCSdCWTNnXScRzFkXT5dpyuTMtkWYY1gQbyxiff405Yko9-vB2QXFtcK9evaeUTAElMZVfUfUpeJOHvnNkBDm6D8OZ70Y0P9RC3QXK5j8WpsTDC0h1eV/s1600/IMG_7072.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXyFxzZlYCEUv6_bxT2wkWCSdCWTNnXScRzFkXT5dpyuTMtkWYY1gQbyxiff405Yko9-vB2QXFtcK9evaeUTAElMZVfUfUpeJOHvnNkBDm6D8OZ70Y0P9RC3QXK5j8WpsTDC0h1eV/s320/IMG_7072.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725804906199616642" /></a>And here it is today, March 30....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wrNo6HX8S3WoOSx5gpURu1Dh_g2ezXOrUOsXH15GCVYayy1YJnpk68oYo2I5n1NxhkCCmIqC32HU-bqCtiK8JuGduAzEE6w2vzfq16uPB_kJjVojzZSsH1qMjciLvQyp1_zQIliR/s1600/IMG_7259.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wrNo6HX8S3WoOSx5gpURu1Dh_g2ezXOrUOsXH15GCVYayy1YJnpk68oYo2I5n1NxhkCCmIqC32HU-bqCtiK8JuGduAzEE6w2vzfq16uPB_kJjVojzZSsH1qMjciLvQyp1_zQIliR/s320/IMG_7259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725804667904018930" /></a>Look how much fuller and healthier it looks just over the course of a month!Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-60568556032170086762012-02-29T18:08:00.005-08:002012-02-29T20:13:45.682-08:00Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, and Sage Lasagne<div>Thanks to my wonderful Aunt Diane, I was introduced to the heavenly mix of butter and sage...there really is nothing on this planet like this fusion, it's absolutely amazing. I tried to incorporate those flavors in this lasagne paired with butternut squash and sweet potato. The ingredients may seem a little odd, but I literally did this on a whim with what I had in my cupboards and fridge at the time. I took out what I thought would be good, put on a Beatles record, and went into a cooking coma......this was the outcome. Enjoy! </div><div><br /></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div><br /></div><div>3 organic sweet potatoes</div><div>sea salt and black pepper</div><div>extra virgin olive oil</div><div>nutmeg</div><div>1/4 cup organic butternut squash soup</div><div>1 package lasagne noodles (the ones that do not need to be boiled first)</div><div>1 package chicken sicilian sausage</div><div>1 16 ounce container cottage cheese</div><div>shredded mozzerella cheese</div><div>parmesan cheese</div><div>sage</div><div>3 tablespoons unsalted butter</div><div><br /></div><div>Cut up sweet potatoes and put on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, nutmeg and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Once done, poor potatoes in a bowl and mash. Mix in 1/4 cup butternut squash soup. Mix until creamy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Heat a large skillet on med. high heat and squeeze chicken sausage into pan. Cook sausage and set aside.</div><div><br /></div><div>Butter a casserole dish and poor about 1/3 cup of potato/squash mixture to bottom of dish. Put 1 layer of lasagne noodles over potato/squash mixture. On top of lasagne noodles put another layer of potato/squash mixture, followed by 1/4 cup cottage cheese, followed by a handfull of mozzarella, and lastly the chicken sausage. Keep re-layering until you're out of potato and sausage. For the top layer, cut up 3 tablespoons of butter into small cubes and sprinkle all over the top of lasagne. Now, tear up a few leaves of sage and sprinkle over the butter. </div><div><br /></div><div>Doesn't this look beautiful????</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1o6QsghZuYccQ3n3SOCeLsHmCA63Jy5TPpARB-IYos0QRr6azbq5MulghNE6_77DPUStZ88YQkL7m73kvxnrb-EvKXYU1Vuzso28QIp3hO_vVfxoARFFrcxrah5Tjlo5O2OQ21yRm/s1600/IMG_7094.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1o6QsghZuYccQ3n3SOCeLsHmCA63Jy5TPpARB-IYos0QRr6azbq5MulghNE6_77DPUStZ88YQkL7m73kvxnrb-EvKXYU1Vuzso28QIp3hO_vVfxoARFFrcxrah5Tjlo5O2OQ21yRm/s320/IMG_7094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714745322046986914" /></a>Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Cover lasagne with foil and back for 40 minutes. Remove foil and back an additional 10 minutes until the top is browned....like this!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHd2gT86sqpmrdlpNt_xb_fXY-sWIpD6adoDslrS00GEhBwC8zcNWHP4xMpTM_M1F5qWCOjo45yYlUKkz0J9cpJxG7VkGI9VGUotyGAglPW68s-BEL662ilrD9vW42mDxW1XO-cAnM/s1600/IMG_7096.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHd2gT86sqpmrdlpNt_xb_fXY-sWIpD6adoDslrS00GEhBwC8zcNWHP4xMpTM_M1F5qWCOjo45yYlUKkz0J9cpJxG7VkGI9VGUotyGAglPW68s-BEL662ilrD9vW42mDxW1XO-cAnM/s320/IMG_7096.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714745178274961234" /></a>Now it's time to dig in!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUq5Lz2X_EzaWL-f0lFdGOfnRtKpNDkx2iGuQArcu-7ZTsZTpMSXXyREOSJtok74cv67ZlpnyA2WqN_ZjcAbJof7Enj7jt_9FyI52SE767B5DPCsIFFtzlUVVEVgKELaC-8fDODG_/s1600/IMG_7097.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUq5Lz2X_EzaWL-f0lFdGOfnRtKpNDkx2iGuQArcu-7ZTsZTpMSXXyREOSJtok74cv67ZlpnyA2WqN_ZjcAbJof7Enj7jt_9FyI52SE767B5DPCsIFFtzlUVVEVgKELaC-8fDODG_/s320/IMG_7097.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714745073954031378" /></a>Bon Apetit!Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-52093589829924453242012-02-29T12:02:00.003-08:002012-02-29T12:03:58.134-08:00My Pomegranite Tree :-)<div>We planted our Pomegranite Tree on Monday! This holds special meaning to me as all growing up I had a pomegranite tree, and I always said when I bought my own house I would plant one for my kids. Well, here it is.....</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ToWDe5Jxs6A0gsdTO1kfYNcaHimpne-TirVavO_FhXhg40GapUzMMNmrNU5Ee6HCV56DPW1-UDdzZIdekB8IpxXOwCivMMdok9KnfTJcb8GROSLeb4MhugyXvibEEqguen_1wcD8/s1600/IMG_7072.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ToWDe5Jxs6A0gsdTO1kfYNcaHimpne-TirVavO_FhXhg40GapUzMMNmrNU5Ee6HCV56DPW1-UDdzZIdekB8IpxXOwCivMMdok9KnfTJcb8GROSLeb4MhugyXvibEEqguen_1wcD8/s320/IMG_7072.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714650538386966402" /></a>Thank you mom and dad :-)Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-35422989147178193972012-02-28T11:58:00.004-08:002012-02-28T12:10:07.699-08:00"M" is for Moist Meyer Lemon and Rasberry Loaf<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Well, Meyer lemons are back on shelves again and boy am I grateful! This bread is so deliciously moist and such a burst of citrusy, yet sweet hints of meyer lemon and rasberry in each bite. Believe me, this recipe will not disappoint any crowd!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Ingredients:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 1/2 cups all purpose flower</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tsp. baking powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/4 tsp. sea salt</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">6 tbsp. unsalted butter at room temp</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">3/4 cup white sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 eggs (mine are fresh from my Aunt and Uncle's farm, spoiled I know)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1 tbsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/4 cup milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">1/3 cup rasberry jam</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">the juice of 1 lemon freshly squeezed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Lemon glaze:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">3/4 cup confectioner's sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">2 tbsp fresh lemon juice</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-qCZik-cswCr5YHFJ6sdY2olgGiOcbqJdIOi5_pKIaMBLiBJu_B4EsoSC2rY8pyGQNOOUDxDuXhBYr3zv9itlFPRXZl1ZTwgpAhDojn8ylOP6AXKzrw368CmvNIdazTnGFDNb1uQ/s1600/IMG_7077.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-qCZik-cswCr5YHFJ6sdY2olgGiOcbqJdIOi5_pKIaMBLiBJu_B4EsoSC2rY8pyGQNOOUDxDuXhBYr3zv9itlFPRXZl1ZTwgpAhDojn8ylOP6AXKzrw368CmvNIdazTnGFDNb1uQ/s320/IMG_7077.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714279011322891314" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrOQ_W-FkvGN19qPIVFwGc1v1udUw4beXeGG_f9XPlcyHXNZLcqLIwdG__tJEyhuwWSt-DpRzq3L0a7HIolb4J59hQC7Youcsn3lHrmshmlOKugH7d1Vf_rK5newxcoOn9RDkfCxs/s1600/IMG_7084.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrOQ_W-FkvGN19qPIVFwGc1v1udUw4beXeGG_f9XPlcyHXNZLcqLIwdG__tJEyhuwWSt-DpRzq3L0a7HIolb4J59hQC7Youcsn3lHrmshmlOKugH7d1Vf_rK5newxcoOn9RDkfCxs/s320/IMG_7084.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714278893846116626" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(92, 94, 95); font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; "><div style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place the oven rack in the center of the oven. Spray with a non-stick vegetable spray (or butter if you prefer) the bottom and sides of a loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 inch). In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the butter until softened (about 1 minute). Add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and rasberry jam. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture (in three additions) and milk (in two additions) alternately, starting and ending with the flour. Mix only until combined. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span style="font-size: small; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar and the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together until all blended together. Allow loaf to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from pan and drizzle glaze over top. Enjoy!</span></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; "><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: small; "><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; "><br /></span></span></span></div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhom-2FYorcMvhguy_guLMBnPU94DY3UfpgpxvYbzGMmBQvYC9AfeUdUq8sAUQmZ55uWulW82aydqGkYQMaEhPi3aGL08vVk-sW5GbkwkPwfmJt4GQ7aphsTUQoSxuNcYQrM44Lwr6n/s1600/IMG_7089.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhom-2FYorcMvhguy_guLMBnPU94DY3UfpgpxvYbzGMmBQvYC9AfeUdUq8sAUQmZ55uWulW82aydqGkYQMaEhPi3aGL08vVk-sW5GbkwkPwfmJt4GQ7aphsTUQoSxuNcYQrM44Lwr6n/s320/IMG_7089.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714278793176893202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5icJusNEFM8vaICMBWflIPH63Ijk9zcEsH5mGXM4icL0tCLvmAbDxy2hexIO7BfJWNEPF2gG-Is-nge5SjcyCXISW0wcWWQ8cNcfaNCwfh71VZW0eMq4VWRSB8xDK4Lp0EfbdEeyO/s1600/IMG_7092.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5icJusNEFM8vaICMBWflIPH63Ijk9zcEsH5mGXM4icL0tCLvmAbDxy2hexIO7BfJWNEPF2gG-Is-nge5SjcyCXISW0wcWWQ8cNcfaNCwfh71VZW0eMq4VWRSB8xDK4Lp0EfbdEeyO/s320/IMG_7092.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714278708649039554" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-59413112745160342332012-02-23T09:39:00.005-08:002012-02-23T09:43:28.484-08:00Chalkboard door<div>My first pinterest project...the chalkboard door! Super easy and the family loves it :-)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the before, this is our door going from the family room/kitchen to the garage.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjuF_8DUoZ_PKWIBGNqtf1TgDnuvMUKc6aI-jDV2U03iiGyaApC2Uov1WNGu1Pm2kzModNMEKqk0Oxdct5EqUBiVzQSz_mTEtmkZ_6JMb6_QXYxZTvPO63o0zRjuADjynHnNZVlnK/s1600/IMG_7016.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 199px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjuF_8DUoZ_PKWIBGNqtf1TgDnuvMUKc6aI-jDV2U03iiGyaApC2Uov1WNGu1Pm2kzModNMEKqk0Oxdct5EqUBiVzQSz_mTEtmkZ_6JMb6_QXYxZTvPO63o0zRjuADjynHnNZVlnK/s320/IMG_7016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712387443631905874" /></a>Set the frog tape and put on a coat of primer first.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-VQfBWMGe-dqfHyt06BO21UbpHtNOT79UBIdpdAuJ6Z1J0isGn-TRJe5Dav2xC5n15iRqW0Mf4y1PEKDVQQAwfdQ0uMHzPH1FXGOVmk9KrFwV9261KbZxYTDEu-470n3y3YXwusT/s1600/IMG_7017.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-VQfBWMGe-dqfHyt06BO21UbpHtNOT79UBIdpdAuJ6Z1J0isGn-TRJe5Dav2xC5n15iRqW0Mf4y1PEKDVQQAwfdQ0uMHzPH1FXGOVmk9KrFwV9261KbZxYTDEu-470n3y3YXwusT/s320/IMG_7017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712387329542706914" /></a>Then add about 3 layers of chalkboard paint and voila!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLzyj0xQkbaiYZblpA_ivjmnd2cHIBoPg8gp_EELH_GR5gQD7GpgYVIpb_KDuT-lDbnF7SjglvAtKyUdgaBUBv70Z10a4i3D9Cpms_lRFCKfKdPFJR1K66EQlXZs8FsmZP7Dl5jq8/s1600/IMG_7036.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXLzyj0xQkbaiYZblpA_ivjmnd2cHIBoPg8gp_EELH_GR5gQD7GpgYVIpb_KDuT-lDbnF7SjglvAtKyUdgaBUBv70Z10a4i3D9Cpms_lRFCKfKdPFJR1K66EQlXZs8FsmZP7Dl5jq8/s320/IMG_7036.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712387211611232610" /></a>You can get chalkboard paint at home depot for around$14....I have a bunch left so my mind is spinning on what else I can paint in the house. Super fun and super cheap project!Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-63038124145976183112012-02-18T21:41:00.000-08:002012-02-18T21:43:34.883-08:00Slugs, slugs, and more slugs!<div>Out of all the insects and critters you can find in our backyard, why must you be into slugs?!?! Ughhhh, I guess I just have to let him be the boy he is and hope this phase passes soon....</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXVE5tEqwpuJ21L20ZQILeerfKCPPwz3WULOZOXYseiQwPhBMwMo-ok70yQinTUrd6Qlq6X7tpw9cBP5xQOMjhZ2UPlp0Ec2EX2YZmYSWUwjW3dnLpC_coMPq8STqkMWdlEhmvkpu/s1600/IMG_6951.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXVE5tEqwpuJ21L20ZQILeerfKCPPwz3WULOZOXYseiQwPhBMwMo-ok70yQinTUrd6Qlq6X7tpw9cBP5xQOMjhZ2UPlp0Ec2EX2YZmYSWUwjW3dnLpC_coMPq8STqkMWdlEhmvkpu/s320/IMG_6951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710718040073088658" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJeunOjYze1Khi1o0Klm_pZk812AtU5gC9yPN-dyuRxNqhl17TBsSX76ecFGLVMmVXD-YuQ26tXQQTz6Q_xfYXqjC3grVrHteHUUZOT5R4SXt8N-PjWrTke4yXmaaTQT0rOK8IpCT/s1600/IMG_6946.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJeunOjYze1Khi1o0Klm_pZk812AtU5gC9yPN-dyuRxNqhl17TBsSX76ecFGLVMmVXD-YuQ26tXQQTz6Q_xfYXqjC3grVrHteHUUZOT5R4SXt8N-PjWrTke4yXmaaTQT0rOK8IpCT/s320/IMG_6946.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710717893331798834" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-91849162172515094112012-02-18T21:36:00.000-08:002012-02-18T21:41:03.831-08:00Breakin out the pipe cleaners!<div>Today we created bugs, worms, and other lil creatures with the following supplies:</div><div><br /></div><div>Pipe cleaners</div><div>glue</div><div>cotton balls</div><div>googly eyes</div><div><br /></div><div>Just break out the supplies and create!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbLhh6vQ4rApDozADZFKn_VuXxJsV9NFs5M1EfAL_CzgHub7J2ELHM8-4R0kIKzuNtUDMNI7MSHUhwxPjGfvmIwzGAOgLSaQttobJhu2-ewMkediTD584MiY1XVGapJbCNq7o3iHV/s1600/IMG_7007.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbLhh6vQ4rApDozADZFKn_VuXxJsV9NFs5M1EfAL_CzgHub7J2ELHM8-4R0kIKzuNtUDMNI7MSHUhwxPjGfvmIwzGAOgLSaQttobJhu2-ewMkediTD584MiY1XVGapJbCNq7o3iHV/s320/IMG_7007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710717186257173026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7m9DuTLfhwgyHXIsFrs2W1tGwnn32JVHtkyhm9u6Td5AhcrPqbjpd5TRksV_M5DuxL5uhCZ7aXIbu-SJREtlPVIpGfqlCDqqy6KYo7mJrSt-aEuQuu30PH5lfYPwTuxzx5pPEqNLt/s1600/IMG_7005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7m9DuTLfhwgyHXIsFrs2W1tGwnn32JVHtkyhm9u6Td5AhcrPqbjpd5TRksV_M5DuxL5uhCZ7aXIbu-SJREtlPVIpGfqlCDqqy6KYo7mJrSt-aEuQuu30PH5lfYPwTuxzx5pPEqNLt/s320/IMG_7005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710717011216280818" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0592xCnUsK4pjGklW7nVxZTqZm4BW2zDb1VWyQSqmFMfM7BuoRxtcBO1XuYtlVUXPB1hyphenhyphenubCqUmfN24BAm4gPRneyKSoeMfaZq1y-xLs538KJW7BsIoz3j-9LHUIsxAqi2yzMXia/s1600/IMG_7002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0592xCnUsK4pjGklW7nVxZTqZm4BW2zDb1VWyQSqmFMfM7BuoRxtcBO1XuYtlVUXPB1hyphenhyphenubCqUmfN24BAm4gPRneyKSoeMfaZq1y-xLs538KJW7BsIoz3j-9LHUIsxAqi2yzMXia/s320/IMG_7002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710716844009635682" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-71650297347870427142012-02-17T07:55:00.000-08:002012-02-17T08:22:11.840-08:00Presidents Weekend Pizza Party!<div><br /></div><div>In honor of Bella's 4 day weekend we decided to make pizza :-) Pizza is super fun for kids to make from the dough to spreading the toppings on....and the wonderful pleasure of eating your own home made dough, it makes a worlds difference and it's so easy! </div><div><br /></div><div>So let's start with the dough. We used the below ingredients and recipe:</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMfhCpQtq9QT39LFTj6HnhAInSqeoxxId7evgnzj1xb7TKoV5iVqL6xnVKStOwOk1Nr87rvUp3oC4dM3DaEnxP86_965hD_BzBch6WieWDfhH_20KXzMpn_LMq2Y-NLDgmP2iuuX2/s1600/IMG_6970.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMfhCpQtq9QT39LFTj6HnhAInSqeoxxId7evgnzj1xb7TKoV5iVqL6xnVKStOwOk1Nr87rvUp3oC4dM3DaEnxP86_965hD_BzBch6WieWDfhH_20KXzMpn_LMq2Y-NLDgmP2iuuX2/s320/IMG_6970.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710135194005916194" /></a>1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast<div>1 cup warm water</div><div>2 cups bread flour</div><div>2 tablespoons olive oil</div><div>1 teaspoon sea salt</div><div>2 teaspoons white sugar</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZAcyUE3mX6_YXoDsv3SKwl9kLMhHyQLCA1jhKiMIoW2nMGi7LdN3VG53HdRbQL9_ynHj5CPau-l3_SwbP9z47_JhgdD1P9ujr57U5KsOaU2FYLZ5sXAPdAamQkEnLuJpyj9xA3iz/s1600/IMG_6971.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZAcyUE3mX6_YXoDsv3SKwl9kLMhHyQLCA1jhKiMIoW2nMGi7LdN3VG53HdRbQL9_ynHj5CPau-l3_SwbP9z47_JhgdD1P9ujr57U5KsOaU2FYLZ5sXAPdAamQkEnLuJpyj9xA3iz/s320/IMG_6971.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710135058762346482" /></a><br /></div><div>1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour, olive oil, salt, white sugar, and yeast....stir well to combine. Beat well until stiff dough has formed.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Cover with a damp dowl and store in a warm place (I put mine in the pantry) and let rise. This takes about 1/2 hour.</div><div><br /></div><div>And now the fun part....flour your surface and knead the dough! Roll out and form into pizza.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYZVayHyHEK3tAXBdKNn35jOSwQnRPsb-_cq2-RDEn3P-wAC3Bhj0mndQdDrwcXTHlFaYgqLFZjUx9O4d33q8QHvgZx191XVfh3lGhdva2HRbbtXGc7d1-X1PhtsZfhSBZDzJCqdL/s1600/IMG_6974.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYZVayHyHEK3tAXBdKNn35jOSwQnRPsb-_cq2-RDEn3P-wAC3Bhj0mndQdDrwcXTHlFaYgqLFZjUx9O4d33q8QHvgZx191XVfh3lGhdva2HRbbtXGc7d1-X1PhtsZfhSBZDzJCqdL/s320/IMG_6974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710134923948178498" /></a>Once dough is rolled out you can add whatever toppings you like. We did pizza sauce, shredded cheese, mushrooms and basil.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEa4IrF_LlVN-33FOS-Xw7WqH9CdC8GZ-9xUYihOPFRcvhVQ4ECCfW_UOEozYTTdLq-bON95wq0wNZkcOHtvzZlbIklMG6b74UuPvzwN9BEp2M5e_xxBowGvtuAqU6khGFflKXneU/s1600/IMG_6976.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEa4IrF_LlVN-33FOS-Xw7WqH9CdC8GZ-9xUYihOPFRcvhVQ4ECCfW_UOEozYTTdLq-bON95wq0wNZkcOHtvzZlbIklMG6b74UuPvzwN9BEp2M5e_xxBowGvtuAqU6khGFflKXneU/s320/IMG_6976.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710134750266086098" /></a>Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnvYLtN3pzoYtXGV2tkLYhMHJlwFvkaRjdBIKd9a8AgTGrbyy_weONYFTOZjvOGcNoxG74tihS6ANyzQcdGYxk82Aitb7ObY9SStOBT9pyrgmHBEHvlsV33gz5q-wi0j0KMe5f4_V/s1600/IMG_6977.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnvYLtN3pzoYtXGV2tkLYhMHJlwFvkaRjdBIKd9a8AgTGrbyy_weONYFTOZjvOGcNoxG74tihS6ANyzQcdGYxk82Aitb7ObY9SStOBT9pyrgmHBEHvlsV33gz5q-wi0j0KMe5f4_V/s320/IMG_6977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710134614994549074" /></a>Enjoy!<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-65993279727211423432012-02-02T16:39:00.000-08:002012-02-02T16:42:53.493-08:00Our Compost<div>Here it is when we started 2 weeks ago....</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Z-9TYX8TmrlXxjHi87FeR6dLkOVjsh9rLGvpJka4J1gl7Y0DdovGo46wHaWBP5xOaVXvo7kA7ImgCPApi7TYPsZVb-sE2sV1s8NmY7Cw26kvmTPVBKO38wgaZ9hmSNUHaZtB2mOk/s1600/IMG_6909.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Z-9TYX8TmrlXxjHi87FeR6dLkOVjsh9rLGvpJka4J1gl7Y0DdovGo46wHaWBP5xOaVXvo7kA7ImgCPApi7TYPsZVb-sE2sV1s8NmY7Cw26kvmTPVBKO38wgaZ9hmSNUHaZtB2mOk/s320/IMG_6909.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704703235756204722" /></a><br /><div>And here it is today!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GEqc1OlUdpDM3T9dD90kFKMKEJPTgJ2dfLDe0m0ihlObrWSC6AVPBzATFiy6XOJ5LnDJaFfBiG8jVheqw36jCd0A4tGoj8iusnUPFbcCdqAUZHeenDWljA3hikfeuXfMP9rJlpvK/s1600/IMG_6916.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GEqc1OlUdpDM3T9dD90kFKMKEJPTgJ2dfLDe0m0ihlObrWSC6AVPBzATFiy6XOJ5LnDJaFfBiG8jVheqw36jCd0A4tGoj8iusnUPFbcCdqAUZHeenDWljA3hikfeuXfMP9rJlpvK/s320/IMG_6916.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704703091841930546" /></a>I don't know why this excites me so much but it does!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-78633128740254462262012-02-02T14:58:00.000-08:002012-02-02T15:01:06.915-08:00Catching worms 101<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWRdkx1vUXLB02B2UHVS716OkOu3lQsgCMALQvoeHXWe63IsONS4p3efXqXshb-5MfGQ16cNsmIawXbLR5-0qQ-esnls4hNILbvSuZs3EuNvgCNCWkMfV6egWjgyjjciP0nHqTLAM/s1600/IMG_6932.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWRdkx1vUXLB02B2UHVS716OkOu3lQsgCMALQvoeHXWe63IsONS4p3efXqXshb-5MfGQ16cNsmIawXbLR5-0qQ-esnls4hNILbvSuZs3EuNvgCNCWkMfV6egWjgyjjciP0nHqTLAM/s320/IMG_6932.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704677176934322498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjRTHzE1CyiciPHZJEVUtMSRjGdodgAhMgvuMbHaIS_hBhwJeZlsYB3X-0ZMKOhSaQWomJC4-p0fe_feUGWt7nCSUUnIJR22YzRuaT4KsZLe-2y-HQiqlfIgNycLZye3J8EBhG0ky/s1600/IMG_6930.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjRTHzE1CyiciPHZJEVUtMSRjGdodgAhMgvuMbHaIS_hBhwJeZlsYB3X-0ZMKOhSaQWomJC4-p0fe_feUGWt7nCSUUnIJR22YzRuaT4KsZLe-2y-HQiqlfIgNycLZye3J8EBhG0ky/s320/IMG_6930.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704676902767166706" /></a><br />The kids have had fun exploring our new back yard. But their favorite thing to do hands down is catching earth worms!!! It's actually great because I just have them (after their done playing with them) dump them in our compost :-)<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-45777427595210913942012-02-02T14:56:00.000-08:002012-02-02T14:58:24.518-08:00Sponge Paints<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_E9FlFIOatUhZIFE1cVgNdF6xl0X5bnFVE_kQxf8kkLaUFaKz6CsNj3hCCuiaXXec9BwRRKojSt5ppA66sm1pi9PZVsxvN5lu16ydZOW-zVdXSaVCGEc25Z88LFAsm_v05TSTWFq/s1600/IMG_6928.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_E9FlFIOatUhZIFE1cVgNdF6xl0X5bnFVE_kQxf8kkLaUFaKz6CsNj3hCCuiaXXec9BwRRKojSt5ppA66sm1pi9PZVsxvN5lu16ydZOW-zVdXSaVCGEc25Z88LFAsm_v05TSTWFq/s320/IMG_6928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704676496773148002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYYCKEGbMy226srrtQ1KenlerbUrnxMW90HXLOWiKu7VjLwq2OXTl26pGf2JI49zjIMqpdARzrxATu6dG-59_orqNIRzYNKENroKSqm4Q7rSl99OQrGPrwXtQmFqlQ-Cfax6qEYMD/s1600/IMG_6927.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYYCKEGbMy226srrtQ1KenlerbUrnxMW90HXLOWiKu7VjLwq2OXTl26pGf2JI49zjIMqpdARzrxATu6dG-59_orqNIRzYNKENroKSqm4Q7rSl99OQrGPrwXtQmFqlQ-Cfax6qEYMD/s320/IMG_6927.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704676343219706226" /></a><br />Yesterday Willem and I did some sponge painting while Bella was at school. We used tempura paints and a sponge I bought for like 50 cents. Here's some pix...I think Willem prefers to use his fingers :-)<div><br /></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-72593458327745703592012-02-02T14:55:00.001-08:002012-02-02T14:56:03.170-08:00We're Back!!!After like a 1 year (maybe more) hiatis...we are back! Willem is now 2 1/2 and Bella is almost 7......a big 1st grader, time sure flies!!!!Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-21795848464554356442010-10-20T14:45:00.000-07:002010-10-20T14:52:31.946-07:00What to do with my toddler while Bella is doing school.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrXHpjUWRO-DDx1hNJqoxnxoXV5QFlG8zgrWoxv6PYJ3QTi5tmrn9gC8cljtcq4NS1RIADOOh0lne3yk6OZYt61ynIE4kuTHVzpJ1Ojg_qW8zZk2JupcK2FhOv68okQPE6saURPei/s1600/IMG_1403.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrXHpjUWRO-DDx1hNJqoxnxoXV5QFlG8zgrWoxv6PYJ3QTi5tmrn9gC8cljtcq4NS1RIADOOh0lne3yk6OZYt61ynIE4kuTHVzpJ1Ojg_qW8zZk2JupcK2FhOv68okQPE6saURPei/s320/IMG_1403.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530249109991230114" /></a><br />Edible Finger Paints! I got this recipe from a mom on my Babycenter group and I wanted to share it. Willem LOVES them!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; ">On stovetop, slowly add 1 1/2 cups of water to 1/2 cup flour. Heat and stir until thick and bubbly. Cool. Pour into separate containers and add food coloring (or powdered paint).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><br /></div></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-23155975861821348232010-09-19T09:48:00.000-07:002010-09-19T09:50:10.467-07:00I'm ready for school mom!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrflRCDBEuSgBwUAvmjouDNwS50Z4m6ujHOqUtUo6W-xYX1t7Z9r8i3YXEsJ9ilUIqGc9sNvrvtNuiViLfFRn_SDOnWQBT1l625fD2eD249uFKDrRp5-YihK4d7hunC_uWzMcznWJi/s1600/IMGP2320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrflRCDBEuSgBwUAvmjouDNwS50Z4m6ujHOqUtUo6W-xYX1t7Z9r8i3YXEsJ9ilUIqGc9sNvrvtNuiViLfFRn_SDOnWQBT1l625fD2eD249uFKDrRp5-YihK4d7hunC_uWzMcznWJi/s320/IMGP2320.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518667879711691026" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-43809373144217959502010-09-10T16:36:00.001-07:002010-09-10T16:36:39.380-07:00Friday Funnies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n9AGeI-k8C4?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n9AGeI-k8C4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></span>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-34503389599327032462010-09-09T11:05:00.000-07:002010-09-09T11:11:35.664-07:00Homemade applesauce!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOzifCmK5n0Jh12YVnDskq5bQVvNLvmbVrzh2dI6vyynRz0c0CmZFHCyS29y4i1f2QQOkhqJ6Eivalot3FalSuaGbvvilLteM0vupbQdMHRR0SB4NdwuuheH1ieWVBruYGY1xj1qD/s1600/IMGP2316.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOzifCmK5n0Jh12YVnDskq5bQVvNLvmbVrzh2dI6vyynRz0c0CmZFHCyS29y4i1f2QQOkhqJ6Eivalot3FalSuaGbvvilLteM0vupbQdMHRR0SB4NdwuuheH1ieWVBruYGY1xj1qD/s320/IMGP2316.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514977867813379858" /></a>This week we've been learning all about apples! We've read stories of Johnny Appleseed, made paint stamps out of the apple core, and today we made home made apple sauce! Here's the recipe:<div><br /></div><div>3 apples, cored and peeled</div><div>2 tablespoons honey</div><div>cinnamon</div><div><br /></div><div>Boil apples on medium heat for 20 minutes. Mash apples. Add honey and cinnamon. Mix, and enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKyCRGekssXk81mEks-s-pZOfFs7tH4z8FaVV1U2wfj7PTwJh2w-acljFcBANV091KQwie5EN4-iOr_iH8kO4ACu1F-RlcS55yCkfvvHbAfUr5lSHVhXX_rmTPbedp_nB9fc_k3qT/s1600/IMGP2313.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKyCRGekssXk81mEks-s-pZOfFs7tH4z8FaVV1U2wfj7PTwJh2w-acljFcBANV091KQwie5EN4-iOr_iH8kO4ACu1F-RlcS55yCkfvvHbAfUr5lSHVhXX_rmTPbedp_nB9fc_k3qT/s320/IMGP2313.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514977550609864162" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-49954047354577259202010-09-08T10:58:00.001-07:002010-09-08T11:00:40.483-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB55GPrrmGEZLHX6UuqERov_NpyRgFEE0mDQXuM06KlrgEuMCgBEbMo__24T-XFONs_hMgKQZ3XizstisnuWoqCggCl6yXBMh96rZWncQB6a8uLcj44RFIYWuN9TiDp4BTDJ2ZhxX/s1600/IMGP2295.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjB55GPrrmGEZLHX6UuqERov_NpyRgFEE0mDQXuM06KlrgEuMCgBEbMo__24T-XFONs_hMgKQZ3XizstisnuWoqCggCl6yXBMh96rZWncQB6a8uLcj44RFIYWuN9TiDp4BTDJ2ZhxX/s400/IMGP2295.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514604057800694002" /></a>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-88326208058525174832010-09-07T10:39:00.000-07:002014-04-23T18:57:56.481-07:00Bella's First Day of School!<div>
Today was Bella's first day of kindergarten! Here are some of her thoughts on her first day:<br />
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Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-89544971801129078102010-09-01T21:06:00.000-07:002010-09-01T21:07:41.965-07:00Bella getting serenaded by Banjo ManThis was from Opening Day 2010!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z0mGW2nMwSA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z0mGW2nMwSA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></span></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-13713565306205733762010-08-25T15:26:00.000-07:002010-08-25T15:27:49.505-07:00The tooth fairy comes!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XC8zAUbcDk8?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XC8zAUbcDk8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></span>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-86307179508389037912010-08-17T15:22:00.000-07:002010-08-17T15:31:08.166-07:00M & G's Burgers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgdE_1K5ttSm1CysTFo41IG9cp0OkwThSY-2jN3nTnJSSw-1aeTHUnGAiAdtXTtDENV_4zXy90G518zCmCLMRAtySeAhLF7YKGsGkQC74m9yxwstmXQz37TbaJEt-rlHhjX9xV__e/s1600/IMGP2147.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgdE_1K5ttSm1CysTFo41IG9cp0OkwThSY-2jN3nTnJSSw-1aeTHUnGAiAdtXTtDENV_4zXy90G518zCmCLMRAtySeAhLF7YKGsGkQC74m9yxwstmXQz37TbaJEt-rlHhjX9xV__e/s320/IMGP2147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506509937491949058" /></a><br />We went on a family outing this past Sunday to Marin and stopped off at M & G's Burgers in Fairfax. We were intrigued by the old look of it, plus we were craving some fries and a good milkshake. I always judge a diner on the milkshakes....I want them thick and creamy. This place had a sign up that said something along the lines of bragging about their milkshakes...so I was excited. The milkshake was awful! Thin, icy, and they served it in a freaking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pepsi</span> paper cup with a flimsy straw. Blah! It was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">disappointing</span> to say the least, however Bella said she liked her chocolate shake, but she is 5 and likes anything that tastes like chocolate.<div>Besides that bad dining experience, we had a great day together as a family. We walked the rest of the downtown area in Fairfax, then headed to downtown San Rafael for a latte. Family days are the best!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-61602634139664582732010-08-12T15:53:00.000-07:002010-08-12T15:56:01.639-07:00Kinda off the subject of cooking BUT.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9zaiybLYG9M_u6rv7EEK1-XFnW_EvlYYTZ95yWxE_ZRAaq87lYEVmq6zkLglNNjSkaom4szXeBMACX8LMrzzLkeV37020ClkRR2Vd7cxuiP7eUYpBuTQTX2pkm3C-_o5fG18-xK1/s1600/IMGP2134.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9zaiybLYG9M_u6rv7EEK1-XFnW_EvlYYTZ95yWxE_ZRAaq87lYEVmq6zkLglNNjSkaom4szXeBMACX8LMrzzLkeV37020ClkRR2Vd7cxuiP7eUYpBuTQTX2pkm3C-_o5fG18-xK1/s320/IMGP2134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504660892778505762" /></a><br />Bella lost her first tooth! And we got a visit from the tooth fairy last night! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929502127870539270.post-73497155117926423502010-08-06T09:37:00.000-07:002010-08-06T09:40:29.923-07:00SandwichesBella wanted to do a blog post today a poem about food called "sandwiches." Here is what she has to say about them.....<div><br /></div><div>I want to eat a sandwich. </div><div>I want to eat a hotdog.</div><div>I want to eat a banana.</div><div>I want to eat eggs.</div><div>I want to eat yolks.</div><div>I love you.</div><div><br /></div><div>by Bella</div>Bellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17104885416633911456noreply@blogger.com0