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.

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...

Snapshot #1091: Love for Babies

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

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.

Snapshot #1089: Sewing a Car Organizer

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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!

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.

Snapshot #1079: Mommy's Little Helper

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

Snapshot #1078: Curiosity

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

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?

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.

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!

Snapshot #1074: Foam Blocks

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