Sunday, July 12, 2009
Our own private swimming hole
Did I mention that it is hot? After Tommy's refried bean and avocado mess, I decided we both needed to rinse off as well as keep cool. Luckily we have a well shaded back yard. Okay enough playing. It is nap time and I have a house to clean. This has been the best summer I have ever had. Being a mom is the best!
Tommy and the Spoon
Here is Tommy eating with a spoon. I came home one day and Tommy's nanny had him playing with a spoon. Until I saw this, I had no clue what a great thing spoons are. They keep Tommy very entertained. Somedays are like today where he will feed himself with the spoon. But, be prepared for the spoon to be thrown down on the floor more often than not. I guess Tommy really likes the refried beans.
Cold Blueberry Cobbler ala Mode
Eating this cobbler cold was surprisingly refreshing and hearty all at the same time. I found a great deal on blueberries and felt inspired to build this cobbler. The ingredients include 2lbs blueberries, oats, dark brown sugar, turbinado sugar, sliced almonds, a small amount of black strap molasses, olive oil, whole flax seeds (processed would have been good as well). I combined all of the ingredients, except the blueberries and turbinado, in a bowl. Then in a separate bowl I combined the blueberries and sugar. I sprayed a large casserole dish with cooking spray and then I layered the oat crumble and the blueberries. I baked the cobbler at 400F for about 45 minutes. I ate some last night while it was warm. It was wonderful, but when I came back later for seconds and the cobbler was cold, I decided to drizzle very cold coconut milk over the top. It was chewy and sticky, creamy and cold. I loved it.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tommy is walking!
Tommy took his first steps yesterday! It is amazing how much his walking has improved in just one day!
Its Getting Hot in Here
I know this is a silly picture and you may be wondering why I am in my underwear. I call this my housewife underoos. It is so hot in Texas and hanging around your house in your underwear is actually quite normal. The tennis shoes, I am not so sure about. I wear those because they make cheer leading moves way more accessible. A high kick without the bounce of the tennis shoe is merely a medium to high kick at best. The face I am making is a little uncertain, but I think I am trying to look sexy.....sad really. But for the sake of posterity, I think I look pretty decent for being 33 with a baby. I work hard and want to celebrate my strong healthy body that carries me throughout my day. I will probably still be hanging around in my underwear when I am 100. Its too fun!
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