Tim and I both took awesome runs with our pasty limbs out in full view and we took a nice family walk for us all to get some fresh air and Vitamin D.
Hopefully this will be the norm by mid-March!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Let The Sun Shine!
Saturday was simply gorgeous here… after not seeing the ground since November, nor remembering what above-freezing felt like, Saturday graced us with an upper-50 teaser and straight-up sunshine. It was one day, but everyone in the neighborhood took full advantage, including us.
Tim and I both took awesome runs with our pasty limbs out in full view and we took a nice family walk for us all to get some fresh air and Vitamin D.
Hopefully this will be the norm by mid-March!
Tim and I both took awesome runs with our pasty limbs out in full view and we took a nice family walk for us all to get some fresh air and Vitamin D.
Hopefully this will be the norm by mid-March!
Spreadin’ Love
Nora sported various heart-themed clothing thanks to a “sweet” sale at Old Navy Valentine’s weekend. Tim and I don’t really celebrate… we basically make dinner at home - we’d rather save a babysitter for a more important time : )
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| (One of my favs) |
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| Showing Nora how to wave like a Queen! |
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| Transporting Cheddar Bunnies |
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| She picked this out for dinner. |
Friday, February 14, 2014
Toddlers in the Woods
Our second annual Baby [Toddler] Cabin was last weekend. This year we found a rental house in Peebles, OH right on the edge of Brush Creek State Park. Nice and close - only about 1.25 hrs from our house!
We picked up Nora from the sitter. We told her we were going on a trip! She was… excited.
The house was perfect - everyone got their own bedroom with a door [for toddler sleeping purposes], 2.5 bathrooms, 2 levels of living space and a kitchen for us to cook all our meals. The place was definitely cabin décor which I always love and get a laugh.
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| “Shootin Deers & Drinkin Beers - That’s How I Roll.” |
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| Real. |
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| Real. |
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| Real. |
The girls did well - the two older ones had many trials over toys and sharing, but that’s the stage they’re in!
We’d love to try and go back when it’s warmer out to check out the woods and spend time on the patios, etc.
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| Adrian, Evelyn & Nora: One looking, two working. |
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| 2 out of 3 eyes! |
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| Luggage décor equals cute toddler travel. |
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| The only adult nap. |
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| Adrian wants snacks! |
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| Snowy and quiet drive home. |
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Pre-Game Festivities
We met up with our friends, the Swabs at the Newport Aquarium this morning for some penguin/shark action before the big game tonight. We arrived at 10am when they opened and at 10:15 was a “penguin parade” which consisted of 3 barricaded penguins in a wagon pulled in front of everyone - alrighty then.
There was a dancing turtle named Tango who frightened Nora - rightfully so with those dark freaky eyes.
Going through was rather quick since Nora liked to race from window to window. I think she paused longest at the shark theater. She even stood on the ledge until a ray shark came belly up to her and that was too close for comfort for a 2-year old. Alligators and jellyfish later, we ate lunch at Tom + Chee [nom!] then headed home around 12:45pm…
Of course Nora fell asleep halfway home… the transition to her crib was a complete fail so that was it for the rest of the day. When Nora doesn’t sleep, everyone is exhausted.
Tim picked himself up some Superbowl wings and some spinach Rondos from LaRosa’s - big fan of the Rondos. Taco dip and some Cherry Garcia later… I’ll be a cozy caterpillar snuggling into bed.
There was a dancing turtle named Tango who frightened Nora - rightfully so with those dark freaky eyes.
Going through was rather quick since Nora liked to race from window to window. I think she paused longest at the shark theater. She even stood on the ledge until a ray shark came belly up to her and that was too close for comfort for a 2-year old. Alligators and jellyfish later, we ate lunch at Tom + Chee [nom!] then headed home around 12:45pm…
Of course Nora fell asleep halfway home… the transition to her crib was a complete fail so that was it for the rest of the day. When Nora doesn’t sleep, everyone is exhausted.
Tim picked himself up some Superbowl wings and some spinach Rondos from LaRosa’s - big fan of the Rondos. Taco dip and some Cherry Garcia later… I’ll be a cozy caterpillar snuggling into bed.
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| Long afternoon... |
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Healthier Chocolate Sauce:
Random food post.
I made some vegan no-bake cookies the other week which were very good:
http://www.thecurvycarrot.com/2013/06/18/vegan-chocolate-no-bake-cookies/
The chocolate was made of 3 items; coconut oil, agave nectar and cocoa - all I amazingly had. This sauce was pretty darn good and made up of less bad ingredients. Nom!
Nora’s New Athletics
Nora’s House has evolved… somehow she figured if she knocked it over, it would become a really janky indoor slide. And she can rock that slide from day to night. I’m amazed it’s still in tact.
We had a game-changer today. While I was on my run, Tim put Nora down for her nap. After about 10 minutes of chatter, there was a bit of silence then Tim heard Nora say “Uh-Oh!” at the top of the stairs. Girlfriend nimbly made it out of the crib without a sound [better than a THUD?] and to the gate.
While Tim was on his run, about 3pm I was about to go down the stairs when I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. Then I realized my bedroom door was open from the light pouring into the hall. I walked into my bedroom and there was Nora, wandering around, bleary-eyed with bedhead.
It’s time for a big-girl bed. It’s a bit earlier than I expected!
I’ve talked to a lof of my friends and almost all said they went straight to a “real” bed as opposed to a toddler bed. We’d purchased a toddler bed from a friend before knowing what this transition means. I think our plan will be to give Nora the full-sized guest bed and purchasing a queen bed for guests. [Sorry to all past overnight guests for the incredibly small full-size bed!].
Will let ya’ll know how it goes!
We had a game-changer today. While I was on my run, Tim put Nora down for her nap. After about 10 minutes of chatter, there was a bit of silence then Tim heard Nora say “Uh-Oh!” at the top of the stairs. Girlfriend nimbly made it out of the crib without a sound [better than a THUD?] and to the gate.
While Tim was on his run, about 3pm I was about to go down the stairs when I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. Then I realized my bedroom door was open from the light pouring into the hall. I walked into my bedroom and there was Nora, wandering around, bleary-eyed with bedhead.
It’s time for a big-girl bed. It’s a bit earlier than I expected!
I’ve talked to a lof of my friends and almost all said they went straight to a “real” bed as opposed to a toddler bed. We’d purchased a toddler bed from a friend before knowing what this transition means. I think our plan will be to give Nora the full-sized guest bed and purchasing a queen bed for guests. [Sorry to all past overnight guests for the incredibly small full-size bed!].
Will let ya’ll know how it goes!
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| Did I mention Nora likes salads? Random. |
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| Daytime sliding |
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| Evening sliding |
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| Headfirst! |
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| Cheesin’ with Daddy’s running shoes |
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| Bongos before bedtime. |
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