tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11272916175543437342024-02-06T21:59:52.360-08:00Just The Four of Us...Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-37673830905113401102011-10-16T16:29:00.000-07:002011-10-16T16:29:55.272-07:00All Things Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fall is hands-down my favorite time of year. The crispness in the air, the first snowfall on the hills skirting our little town, the bundled walks with my family, the anticipation of holidays to come, and of course, the food. Apple pies and pumpkin cookies just beg to be made. And I give in. Happily. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLDuzpiJ9pCV1O36oHKfUsSXKR0IQouvz6B4XidtU5PajGTBLKg8CLFgSGnA6SiiYHzI1X80ZHscP67dUQ1Jna-cOVDPR6FUYPHFgy54G9yP9A4JchA5S4TuA8FO1Ia05euRg3JZt490/s1600/IMG_5939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLDuzpiJ9pCV1O36oHKfUsSXKR0IQouvz6B4XidtU5PajGTBLKg8CLFgSGnA6SiiYHzI1X80ZHscP67dUQ1Jna-cOVDPR6FUYPHFgy54G9yP9A4JchA5S4TuA8FO1Ia05euRg3JZt490/s320/IMG_5939.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-challenge/caramel-apple-pie-2003-1st-place-apple-recipe/index.html">Caramel Apple Pie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I, of course, forgot to take a picture of the finished pie before we dug in, but I did remember to take a few pictures of the process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVg9r3uIyOOcL3rteHUkKsr6YBnqJpf-_5uSvKFRZquXe2xJdUOXdh5utsb3wNXwQkiJBKB1RjRKWBg44aTOBYRq-CEZWONCPsvJKWcELIThALDUfFRC-5x4TJKHSpNgv8tTv3VQrjgU8/s1600/IMG_5937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVg9r3uIyOOcL3rteHUkKsr6YBnqJpf-_5uSvKFRZquXe2xJdUOXdh5utsb3wNXwQkiJBKB1RjRKWBg44aTOBYRq-CEZWONCPsvJKWcELIThALDUfFRC-5x4TJKHSpNgv8tTv3VQrjgU8/s320/IMG_5937.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I was super excited to try out this recipe, because who wouldn't want to eat a caramel apple pie? Well, why the pie smelled, and looked wonderful...it was ok. Jason really enjoyed it, but it just wasn't caramely enough for me. If I were to do it again, I would use real caramel squares, and I would mix it in with the apples rather than just putting them on top before the crust. Or... I would double the toffee bits (use 2 bags) and incorporate. A little disappointing, but I think there's definitely potential.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8TRpMGfT1IiQJtibCdmT-0bXckAsyKqgvXLmLyOxime9gMSp7NEwhhJrZZh0TtC34DZCp8nmY2q-4bXlxO2dsug04POSjOASeyn389agGfjo5gN5uzsPKnPuuetos7YY7BWsj_Odt4g/s1600/IMG_5986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8TRpMGfT1IiQJtibCdmT-0bXckAsyKqgvXLmLyOxime9gMSp7NEwhhJrZZh0TtC34DZCp8nmY2q-4bXlxO2dsug04POSjOASeyn389agGfjo5gN5uzsPKnPuuetos7YY7BWsj_Odt4g/s320/IMG_5986.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin Cookies</div><div style="text-align: left;">These little guys - amazing. They've become a staple in our house (hmmm...no wonder the baby weight is still hangin' on), and come fall I stock up on cans of pumpkin just so I can make them through the winter. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 350</div><div style="text-align: left;">Bake 10-14 minutes (12 minutes is what I do...perfect!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1cup butter (melted)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: left;">2tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup canned pumpkin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">mix these ingredients well and then add:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2cups flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1tsp. baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1tsp. baking soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp. nutmeg</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp. salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1tsp. cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">mix well, and drop dough onto lightly greased sheet</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">bake, let cool</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">spread cream cheese frosting on top (I just use store bought)</div><div style="text-align: left;">sprinkle with cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">*recipe can be doubled easily!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaFKqScVAkK1wpW38mKxMn2YbkCo0kCR-ict4qNax_WwtR0bah0nVaHIoSHVldjUzOoHSZIUWxCYRG5LwdVu1Yx67BftAN_KMNAViZkLbtrHs1CgrKcsCKq4cM795cbxnl8phBU7t3eg/s1600/IMG_6011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNaFKqScVAkK1wpW38mKxMn2YbkCo0kCR-ict4qNax_WwtR0bah0nVaHIoSHVldjUzOoHSZIUWxCYRG5LwdVu1Yx67BftAN_KMNAViZkLbtrHs1CgrKcsCKq4cM795cbxnl8phBU7t3eg/s320/IMG_6011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">This summer Jason made these mason jar votives for me and we hung them from the beams of our awning in our back yard. My friend <a href="http://swankytacotuesday.blogspot.com/">Emily</a> asked me if I would do a tutorial on how we made them (about 2 months ago, sorry Em!), and I'm finally following through. I should say, I'm sort-of following through. Here's the l<a href="http://www.make-it-do.com/make-it/wedding-mason-jar-lanterns/">ink</a> to the tutorial I used...lazy, I know. In the tutorial they used a twine covered wire, while we used industrial strength wire Jason had in his shop. He wrapped them around the neck of the jar, and used a tool to pull it taught and twist the wire making a loop on the other side and securing the wire to it for hanging. I bought some black chain at Home Depot and we hung them at different lengths. Insert candles, and you have a fun, and romantic candle-lit backyard!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The boys:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Like I said, I love fall, but my favorite thing about fall? Having a baby in the house again. There is nothing better than having a sweet little cooing, smiling, chubby, snuggly, happy baby in the house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iDupXMrTegpa5KQ4pOO7eRaizmVMJzKYznalEEu1L-VlncK3VX1kYoRNgiOINilOpISMitONmW0Rh9S8HwQt5z2cbU5mYS3u2UTEB-YY_CR9mNB30pXBZ5vHxytWRjriSJsw1Gs5QQY/s1600/IMG_5979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iDupXMrTegpa5KQ4pOO7eRaizmVMJzKYznalEEu1L-VlncK3VX1kYoRNgiOINilOpISMitONmW0Rh9S8HwQt5z2cbU5mYS3u2UTEB-YY_CR9mNB30pXBZ5vHxytWRjriSJsw1Gs5QQY/s320/IMG_5979.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He is seriously melting my heart more and more each day! Love, love, love this little boy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Roman is changing every day. He's grown so much in the last month or so, that I no longer have to roll his little jeans, and we've exchanged one size of shoe for the next size up. He's also talking so much more. It's so fun to hear his little thoughts out loud, and to hear him mimicking the things we say...I should say, it's interesting to hear what we sound like out loud. For example, this was our daily interaction for a loooong time: Roman - "MOM!" (from the other room) Me: "yes?" Roman: "MOM!!" Me: "yea?" Roman: "MOM!!!" Me: "What?!" and now this is what happens: Me- "Roman?" Roman: "WHAT?!!" I should have seen that coming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85ikRLgBmSfqNidXQq1KRuHwMSZSQrLH8f_2zf1efhpsqFwUYhnYJXkNYKHooqG5bW3DgR0gz8obnuTYVxczSrG27owatLFiuozaDsPlE3iV66NzXERB4qunTTrdGFHzNMCL_ZDlmDHo/s1600/IMG_5991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85ikRLgBmSfqNidXQq1KRuHwMSZSQrLH8f_2zf1efhpsqFwUYhnYJXkNYKHooqG5bW3DgR0gz8obnuTYVxczSrG27owatLFiuozaDsPlE3iV66NzXERB4qunTTrdGFHzNMCL_ZDlmDHo/s320/IMG_5991.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How is it that he's so big? Where did my little baby go, and who is this little boy?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLWvUBFzpxCkB3KIGBMS0KX6LsR538JhCaZ9PVWmKLle-ldPHd-NFwRpXm6CE88rmCY7r6WBR1YUI52k1XEbPvY2iVym1dYGcCweNo4zxb-_xL7AVk3r60s-pGcib22ieRzEItLiGeug/s1600/IMG_5961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLWvUBFzpxCkB3KIGBMS0KX6LsR538JhCaZ9PVWmKLle-ldPHd-NFwRpXm6CE88rmCY7r6WBR1YUI52k1XEbPvY2iVym1dYGcCweNo4zxb-_xL7AVk3r60s-pGcib22ieRzEItLiGeug/s320/IMG_5961.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the cutest dog costume for Halloween, and this is all you're gonna get. Brother was NOT into it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-6509228676257380652011-09-25T23:21:00.000-07:002011-09-25T23:21:50.231-07:005 weeks in pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I need to say up front that this post will have to be quick and not nearly as detailed as I would like it to be. The last few nights have been long and my brain power is reserved for things like changing diapers, feeding my children, and taking precious - can't believe I ever took them for granted - showers. So, with about 20 minutes before my littlest boy wakes up to eat, here are some pictures of the last five weeks or so. Ready, set, go!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Around two weeks after Dylan was born, our friends Todd and Christine came and made us an awesome dinner. The weather was great and the kids (big and small) played in the pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54u-5JDYXRVikaVltNeyjges9nP3nFRocLqY4xxJcLQaaki8n2W_akDvCT_7dewm0OmP0SHCAjlbIVy8pgRNHk-14TNayPjHujTvRzpaMNgfeDQCGZ9q8xrd0ckB9MLMJfzNnAaGu0Hk/s1600/IMG_5726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54u-5JDYXRVikaVltNeyjges9nP3nFRocLqY4xxJcLQaaki8n2W_akDvCT_7dewm0OmP0SHCAjlbIVy8pgRNHk-14TNayPjHujTvRzpaMNgfeDQCGZ9q8xrd0ckB9MLMJfzNnAaGu0Hk/s320/IMG_5726.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">In all honesty, after looking at some of these pictures, I have absolutely no recollection of the time frame in which these were taken. It's called sleep deprivation. But, I love this hazy fog I live in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhGDbLp67WEor_SAvSh5ScDs2vdwwEmObz90tjdEkwMBy2ZszXLNTD_5Bhj5UjZ8XiBfqDxPYo32ukn3HuIWEgARsmSnPZ6vpc7fp81VDrkaiL44GwlcmXGQP41fdiMWL1qkYZHwf1c4/s1600/IMG_5757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhGDbLp67WEor_SAvSh5ScDs2vdwwEmObz90tjdEkwMBy2ZszXLNTD_5Bhj5UjZ8XiBfqDxPYo32ukn3HuIWEgARsmSnPZ6vpc7fp81VDrkaiL44GwlcmXGQP41fdiMWL1qkYZHwf1c4/s320/IMG_5757.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Around three weeks (again...I think) after Dylan was born, I was feeling great and up for some time away in the sun. So, we set off for some time at the Villa with Bob and Cindy. It was relaxing, and so much fun. One of my favorite things to do was to watch Roman follow his dad and Papa around while they flew their helicopters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33VI6UiEmnhI3nrKchrDowTleYvRvk22dJMY9mfsC5Ij8eXV7sGhGlvEsizahyWHb2gwApDCD2dxMZa2H5P57FEXM37sCNRtU6rFO4wx5IVu9Xtp2W1IW3Y9xvCCbZ15cbZPHQU3Sv14/s1600/IMG_5782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33VI6UiEmnhI3nrKchrDowTleYvRvk22dJMY9mfsC5Ij8eXV7sGhGlvEsizahyWHb2gwApDCD2dxMZa2H5P57FEXM37sCNRtU6rFO4wx5IVu9Xtp2W1IW3Y9xvCCbZ15cbZPHQU3Sv14/s320/IMG_5782.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">On September 14th, my biggest little boy turned two. 2!! How did that happen??! I had every intention of having a big birthday party with lots of family and friends... about 3 weeks before his birthday, I looked at Jason and said, "can we just do a family party for Roman?". He breathed a sigh of relief and we decided to let ourselves off the hook this year, and use the old 'we've got a newborn and we're flippin tired' excuse. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">And last, but not least...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91nPUERzjnm5p-W9B_A6-2y28rysPN6vQqaSsFz91sB9hyGgJLagMpoZY3rWkuiq3ap88y_ZWxDiX1LLMO5CSTFhAYEk2G9mHA6RKbMHFUHlbt0sIX5ctX3Yjwd7eRaqUW_DMKS_0eq8/s1600/IMG_5926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91nPUERzjnm5p-W9B_A6-2y28rysPN6vQqaSsFz91sB9hyGgJLagMpoZY3rWkuiq3ap88y_ZWxDiX1LLMO5CSTFhAYEk2G9mHA6RKbMHFUHlbt0sIX5ctX3Yjwd7eRaqUW_DMKS_0eq8/s320/IMG_5926.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">for some reason this just looks like a foreshadow of their future together as brothers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm loving this time with all three of my boys. Yes, it's been difficult, but not nearly the horrible picture I had been warned of. I'm just so thankful that everyone is healthy, and that I get to be at home raising my two sons. Just taking it one day at a time and trying to enjoy each moment! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dylan just started crying, so that is my cue to wrap this up. Goodnight and have a wonderful week!</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-58586637133666671742011-08-13T23:37:00.000-07:002011-08-13T23:37:08.586-07:00Race Against TimeIn the last two weeks we have been racing against time, and I'm here to say that I think we won. We had a long pre-baby to-do list that included chores and fun, and let me tell ya that aside from a walk to get a decaf latte' on Monday morning, those suckers are checked and done. So listen up little one, anytime. Anytime.<br />
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With that said, I'm beginning to feel the anxiety of the unknown slowly creeping in. Sure, sleepless nights are due to being uncomfortable with a basketball under your p.j.'s, the achey hips, and bathroom breaks every few hours, but there's also the never-ending stream of thoughts that take over. I'm remembering how much I actually don't remember from the first 6 months or so after Roman's birth. That's kind of a scary thought! I love that little boy to pieces, but the blur of everything... oh boy! Fortunately, I have an awesome partner by my side. If only I could get him to lactate.<br />
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Moving on. At the end of July we celebrated Cindy's 60th birthday at our house. None of us were actually sure if it was a surprise party or not, but in the end she acted very surprised and I think felt very loved by her friends and family. Here are a few pictures of the day:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Next on our to-do list was a day at the Museum of Flight. It just so happened that the Blue Angels were doing their practice flights while they were based there for the week. Roman and Jason were equally thrilled as it was loud, and involved fast planes and food. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8PX83C_aTWjT_Umrffa495P65uASac1roSe8qUXVp9tu1PH2WiBJ27cQm4gEpykf9iD_SDTEnXr8EoewrEEAysKbadbcH7lH-macCGoKFKMKeblNmJCMfBl5cnh57u4M1II97PGO1ew/s1600/IMG_5352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8PX83C_aTWjT_Umrffa495P65uASac1roSe8qUXVp9tu1PH2WiBJ27cQm4gEpykf9iD_SDTEnXr8EoewrEEAysKbadbcH7lH-macCGoKFKMKeblNmJCMfBl5cnh57u4M1II97PGO1ew/s320/IMG_5352.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I would like to say to everyone out there- you're all liars. This entire pregnancy people have been telling me that I look so great and that I'm all belly. Uh, hello...do you not see the baby growing in my butt?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Because Jason is awesome and held true to his word of holding off any unnecessary projects after August 1st, we snuck in another day trip. This time we went to Alki in Seattle. I had gone once in high school, but Jason had never been, and this was Roman's first time to the beach. Roman started out very skeptical of the sand and practically climbed my leg to be held when his bare feet touched it the first time. 5 minutes later, we knew we should just settle in because this kid wasn't about to leave this giant sandbox. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Overall, this was one of the most memorable family days we've had in a long time. I may not have grown up at the beach, but living by the Bay has always been a constant and a comfort. While I love our town, the only thing that I miss is that immediate access to a large body of water. I'm looking forward to another day there as a family of four!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Last Saturday Jason and I celebrated our 6th Anniversary. We actually milked this one for all it was worth by going to Alki on our anniversary, seeing a movie the evening before, and spending almost 3 toddler-free days together eating out, running errands, eating out, seeing movies, and eating out. While we missed our little guy so much, we quickly realized that we could not only sleep in, but wake up watching a movie and drinking coffee and eat like a hobbit (the hobbit being me. First breakfast, second breakfast, snack, third breakfast, lunch...). Each anniversary has been so wonderful and I love having time with just Jason to reflect and tell each other how much we love and appreciate one another. I'm so thankful that we found each other and that he loves me!! What a blessing to marry your best friend. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">One of our wedding presents was a gift certificate to <a href="http://www.jaksgrill.com/">Jak's </a> that we used on our first anniversary. Since then, we've gone every year for our anniversary and are never disappointed. If you've yet to try it out, plan an outing because it's wonderful! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I think that about does it. The next post you see will have a sweet little baby in it! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a wonderful week!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-77845494911120345362011-07-26T23:50:00.000-07:002011-07-26T23:50:13.194-07:00Catching Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been neglecting a blog post for a while now and it's time to play catch-up with some pictures! Starting with the 4th of July parade downtown:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfL6ZdzdC_wZnLBXT0SRtVi-7KMpIzAnnMWdwDQci4kff8J2vQnysvoYkDMD8W9NOmxljNuPeAnfF-Ez9_1nxPsi-_wWaScSYWsVmGkVASfI8SF2FSQQz4WJeMg81j77I7SKRcjLYaQU/s1600/IMG_4985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfL6ZdzdC_wZnLBXT0SRtVi-7KMpIzAnnMWdwDQci4kff8J2vQnysvoYkDMD8W9NOmxljNuPeAnfF-Ez9_1nxPsi-_wWaScSYWsVmGkVASfI8SF2FSQQz4WJeMg81j77I7SKRcjLYaQU/s320/IMG_4985.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Such a fun day and I love how much the big cousins take care of their little cousin! They all love each other so much, and I look forward to continue watching them grow up together!<br />
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Well, minus the two gates, and another coat of paint the fence is done!! Roman is officially contained and I can officially relax (well, minus worrying about him putting something in his mouth like rocks, a handful of dirt, worms, ants, a dead bee floating in the pool... I've been told the worrying never ends.). Here's a couple of pictures:<br />
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And now, onto the most important subject. Food. If I learned anything as a teacher, it's that you have to be flexible with your plans. Pie isn't cuttin' it anymore. The pie countdown is nixed, but not to worry, there is still plenty of baking happening in this kitchen. I found <a href="http://www.doughmesstic.net/2010/03/08/sea-salt-caramel-brownies/">this</a> recipe on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.doughmesstic.net/2010/03/08/sea-salt-caramel-brownies/">Sea Salt Caramel Brownies</a>. They looked too amazing to not try, so I gave it a whirl and used my girlfriends at book club as my guinea pigs (they didn't seem to mind). <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While these were richly amazing brownies, I would suggest doubling the caramel. Jason and I both felt like a lot of the caramel was baked into the brownies rather than making a nice layer in the middle. I think doubling it would have solved that problem. Also, something I wish I would have had but didn't, was a candy thermometer. The caramel crystalized on me and I think it's because I didn't have the exact temperature needed and a thermometer would have solved that problem. Regardless, I think my friend <a href="http://swankytacotuesday.blogspot.com/">Emily</a> would be proud (check out her blog for awesome recipes!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-38462304932585938392011-06-30T22:25:00.000-07:002011-06-30T22:25:50.199-07:00The Count Down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">No brightly colored paper link chains for this pregnant mama. If you come to our house over the course of the next 6 weeks, this is how we'll be counting down:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFo2g99VAwAkTwSbMaSrawfnEETDLQcjXSJOQ4MUsD-dxMwgsum6QRHkXpyF02NHxZhyphenhyphenfLeD-h_a2gulu8r_W2AEgKQ8WGBYOkhyMSxisn6eQTM5Z1NXoYHi5vn4waujNmwH-gEo8kits/s1600/IMG_4951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFo2g99VAwAkTwSbMaSrawfnEETDLQcjXSJOQ4MUsD-dxMwgsum6QRHkXpyF02NHxZhyphenhyphenfLeD-h_a2gulu8r_W2AEgKQ8WGBYOkhyMSxisn6eQTM5Z1NXoYHi5vn4waujNmwH-gEo8kits/s320/IMG_4951.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Apple Pie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pie. Glorious, indulgent, pie. Am I building it up too much? Maybe. But from here on out I'll be making a pie a week until the little bundle arrives. It's kinda funny, non-pregnant Charity would never choose pie. She would choose chocolate cake, or sour patch kids as an indulgence. Pregnant Charity on the other hand, wants and dreams about pie. I'm actually really excited about this as I've never really been a pie maker before! Jason is not nearly excited as me. This is my first week of pie making, as well as his first week of running. Apparently, pie isn't part of the weight loss program. I argued that this pie has apples. How do you like them apples? Weight loss, shmeight loss.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Adding insult to injury, I went ahead and made cookies too. It was such a dreary day, Roman is teething up a storm (and definitely grumpy enough to create his own weather system), and I thought it would be a great distraction for the little man to have him help me make chocolate chip cookies. What. You're not buying it? Fine. So, I may have been craving cookies and used my grumpy munchkin as an excuse to go ahead and whip up a batch. It seemed to work though...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Moving on to non-food related topics. Haircuts, dirt, and the fence. Jason was brave enough to buy a clipper set at Costco a few weeks ago. I'm officially the house barber. While I don't have any pictures of Jason's stunning new 'do, I did document Roman's first mom-cut. Trust me, it's not a haircut. Lets just say I'm in need of a little more practice:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dirt. I'm assuming all kids are just drawn to it. Or, maybe that's just wishful thinking and it's really just my kid that not only eats it, but practically rolls in it when I'm not looking. But, honestly, I love that about him. I've secretly always wanted a boy who loves to get dirty, isn't afraid of worms and bugs, and occasionally makes me rush him to the doctor because there may have been something that looked like a worm in his diaper. Disgusting? Yes. True? You betcha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fence. Our fence is actually looking like a fence!! I can't even begin to tell you how exciting this is for us. With almost 3 months of squinting and imagining what would be lining our property, I can now see it coming together and you know what that means? I can take a picture and show you too. Take that imagination.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think that covers it. I'm excited to share more pictures of the fence as it continues to take shape! In the meantime, if you're in the neighborhood, stop by and have a slice of pie. Jason would love you for it, and I would love to share a slice with someone who doesn't care about the calories. Besides, it's almost the 4th of July. Eating pie is the most American thing you can do. Let's do it for America. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Weekend!</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-42914715608757668182011-06-20T22:09:00.000-07:002011-06-20T22:09:47.442-07:00Father's DayFather's Day began like this...<br />
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I'm not sure I could be more thankful for my husband. I know I don't tell him enough, but he is an amazing father. Lately, the fence project and it's deadline (before the baby's born) have him working full-speed from morning until night on his days off. He's mentioned several times that he feels like he's missing out with Roman and can't wait until this is done so that he can just play with his son. The sacrifices he makes for his family is a testament to how much he loves us. Watching the two of them together generally has me running for the camera to either take a million pictures or record them playing. They have a special bond that is so sweet to see. Roman will fall asleep in Jason's arms on any given day, as well as give random kisses and hugs, while he points to me when he needs his diaper changed, wants more milk in his cup, or would like me to retrieve something that fell behind the couch. He is 100% a daddy's boy, and I truly wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you for all you do honey! I love you! xoxo<br />
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Here are a few more pictures from the day:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm so blessed to have a wonderful husband, Dad, and father-in-law in my life! Happy Father's Day, Dad! I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-1050872240251131902011-06-09T22:00:00.000-07:002011-06-09T22:00:49.980-07:00Updates and a few cute picsI guess that signing up for a blog means that I actually need to update it occasionally! I'm not sure where the time has gone, but this last week and a half has flown by. Being a stay-at-home mom has me a little out of practice as far as being on a schedule (other than my what my 3ft. munchkin typically dictates), but it sure felt good to be of use to someone other than my immediate family! Last weekend our church hosted a community baby shower. While we didn't have a ton of people show up, the 50 or so families that did come were incredibly grateful and blown away by the generosity provided to them through our awesome community. So many amazing items were donated including strollers, super generous gift cards, tables of diapers, wipes, clothes, you name it and we had it. I loved being able to help out with this project and look forward to next year!<br />
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I feel like we've finally had a little break from the rain and got a sneak peak at summer for a short while! We're currently building a fence to contain our little explorer, and the sunshine was the ticket for bringing out helpful friends and family so that we could finally pour the concrete around the base of the fence and (insert trumpet sound) hereby completing phase one!! Jason has been working so hard since the beginning of April and we're thrilled to finally be able to take a little break as a family and relax. Phase 2 is a little less intense as it really just entails painting boards and putting them up as he goes. Enough talk though, onto the pictures:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have pictures of a more finished product, the form boards are off, and the yard is a little more cleaned up, but I'll save that for my next post. For now, just know that when I sit on our patio and look out I feel nothing but contentment. I love, love, love our home. I love and enjoy a nice vacation, and I feel like I've traveled a little as a young adult (um...did I just age myself?), but honestly, when I sit back and think if there is anywhere in the world I'd like to be at this very moment my mind consistently comes back to our home. It also helps when you get to see this on a daily basis:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend (you 2 or 3 people that read this!)! We're off on a date to see Lyle Lovett on Sunday night at the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville. We went last year and it was so fun! Looking forward to a little sunshine on Sunday as well!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Weekend!</div>Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1127291617554343734.post-37822524276682585272011-05-28T22:34:00.000-07:002011-05-28T22:34:36.785-07:00Here we go!I'm one of the few people in the world who has yet to begin blogging, and while I know that my only readers will be my parents, and dear friends - Welcome! I'm excited and a little anxious to begin posting about our life online, but knowing my audience makes this experience a little more comforting! <br />
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I realize my title is a little deceiving, but I figured since I only have 11 more weeks until I get to meet our new little bugger I could go ahead with it. Speaking of little bugger, Roman is yet again under the weather. Poor kid seems to get everything. It doesn't stop him from being ridiculously cute though.<br />
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Kind of makes it difficult to actually follow through with a time-out when he melts my heart. So excited to meet his little brother or sister! My heart will be in a complete puddle. <br />
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Here's a prego pick from a few weeks ago...<br />
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Lately, Roman is pretty fascinated with the baby. Everyone has a baby. He has no problem walking up to you, lifting up your shirt and looking for the baby. Even at church. I do, however, love that he has started laying his head on my tummy and giving the baby kisses. The first time he did it completely caught us off guard because we had never taught him to do it. See? Puddle. <br />
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Well, I'm officially in my 3rd trimester so bring on the weight gain. I keep reminding myself that I only have 11 weeks left, and since this will probably be the last time I'll be pregnant I'm going to go ahead and enjoy those 5 McFlurry's I had in 5 days, the handful of chocolate chips I had with lunch, and the decaf lattes I keep going back for. The trick is, if you don't actually use your debit card, then it doesn't count. We have an old coffee can full of change that I think Jason collected in college, that is slowly growing smaller and smaller. Mind you, it's still 3/4 of the way full, but I'm running out of quarters...which is already a little embarrassing to give a stack of quarters to the 15 year old in the drive-thru of McDonald's, or the friend of a friend who's kid plays on the same team as your niece and "aren't you Jason's wife?" barista. Love a small town. (I really do though. It feels like home here. Along with the scenery, the people are what I love about it.)<br />
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My first entry was a little longer than I had anticipated writing, but I guess I had more to say than just "Welcome"! I'm excited to have this space for pictures and little snippets of our life here and there! <br />
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To whomever my audience (mom and dad), have a wonderful weekend!Charityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495007407664269787noreply@blogger.com1