Saturday, May 31, 2014

Snapshot #1093: Children's Discovery Museum




May 31, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I guess we can't get enough of this place.  This trip was extra special because Daddy came with us.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Snapshot #1092: New Horizons


May 24, 2014.  Portland, Oregon.  Dave took this picture on a flight home from an interview in the Portland area.  New Horizons could be coming our way...

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Snapshot #1091: Love for Babies


May 21, 2014.  San Jose, California.  Hazel is no longer jealous of babies...now she loves them.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Snapshot #1090: Let's Play TV


May 20, 2014.  San Jose, California.  The Children's Discovery Museum has a new exhibit, Storyland.  I didn't think that much of it, but Hazel got a giggle out of being on TV.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Snapshot #1089: Sewing a Car Organizer


May 19, 2014.  San Jose, California.  Sewing every spare chance that I get and thoroughly enjoying this project.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Snapshot #1088: Begin Project--Car Organizer



May 17, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I'm trying to knock projects off my to-do list; can you tell?  This canvas will..hopefully soon...look like the photograph.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Snapshot #1087: Peppermint Foot Scrub


May 16, 2014.  San Jose, California.  This was super easy.  I combined Turbinado Sugar with Almond Oil and a little Peppermint Essential Oil...voila!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Snapshot #1086: The Gift of Vitamin D




May 15, 2014.  Santa Cruz, California.  We gave Dave the gift of a little Vitamin D today for his birthday and spent the day at Natural Bridges State Beach.  We breakfasted at Linda's Seabreeze Cafe in Santa Cruz...scrumptious omelets!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Snapshot #1085: First Piano Lesson




May 14, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I haven't really started piano lessons.  But I thought I could start with letter association by moving a puzzle she's familiar with to the piano, and see if she takes an interest.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Snapshot #1084: Ginger Lemon Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub



 May 13, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I found this recipe for Ginger Lemon Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub on my mother-in-laws pinterest board and decided to make it for her, for Mother's Day.  I made a little extra for myself...delish!  Here's how:

Ginger Lemon Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub:
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon ginger, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cold-pressed oil (tea seed, jojoba, sunflower, or almond oil)
3/4 cup granulated or turbinado sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1-4 drops essential oil (I used lemongrass)

In a small saucepan over low heat heat the coconut oil and ginger pieces. Continue heating for 5-10 minutes until ginger scent and juice has transferred into the oil. Remove from heat and press through a fine mesh sieve or through a coffee filter.

While the oil is still warm, mix together with cold-pressed oil. Stir to combine and allow to come to room temperature. Stir in sugar and salt. Scent with essential oils as desired. Pack into a container.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Snapshot #1083: Cloud Dough


May 12, 2014.  San Jose, California.  This morning's experimentation is with Cloud Dough.  I'm hoping to get lots of deep cleaning done while she's entertained.  

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Snapshot #1082: Pathways Run/Walk




May 10, 2014.  Los Altos, California.  I did the Los Altos Hills Pathways 5K Run/Walk this morning.  My first time wearing a number.  

Friday, May 9, 2014

Snapshot #1081: No-Knead Bread





May 9, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I'm making this no-knead bread for dinner.  It's delicious hot out of the oven.  Thanks for the tutorial last week, Tierney!

Follow-up:  The bread was mmm...mmm good!  See my pic above...makes you want to come over for dinner...huh!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Snapshot #1080: Music Makers


May 8, 2014.  San Jose, California.  We are blessed.  So very, very blessed to be part of such a wonderful mommy-and-me network.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Snapshot #1079: Mommy's Little Helper


May 7, 2014.  San Jose, California.  We use the term "help" very loosely around here.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Snapshot #1078: Curiosity









May 6, 2014.  San Jose, California.  The San Jose Children's Discovery Museum; I LOVE this place.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Snapshot #1077: Strawberries from my Garden


May 5, 2014.  San Jose, California.  Where's the best place for an elephant to hide?  Why, in a strawberry patch, of course.  Have YOU ever found an elephant in a strawberry patch?

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Snapshot #1076: Wildcat Loop Trail


May 3, 2014.  Cupertino, California.  Our reward for hiking the full Wildcat Loop Trail at Rancho San Antonio earlier this week.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Snapshot #1075: Homemade Bread


May 2, 2014.  San Jose, California.  I instructed a couple friends today on the art of making bread--starting with grinding our own wheat.  A day in the kitchen is always more fun with friends!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Snapshot #1074: Foam Blocks


May 1, 2014.  San Jose, California.  Hazel's favorite spot at my YMCA is the table with foam blocks.
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