First, I must acknowledge that these new favorites came from two of
my favorites...my sister Karen and my BFF Sarah.
I admit, willingly, that I am (most of the time) a follower. Not very often will you find me putting myself out there with new ideas unless I am really comfortable in the environment. Now, it's not to say that I never try a new recipe/food or beverage on my own...and, perhaps it's laziness...but if it's been "pre-tested" by one of my trusted co-horts and they serve it, or suggest it, then I'm gonna try it. And, lets be honest, my sister Karen is a cooking genius...I couldn't keep up with her if I tried. And Sarah gets out a lot more than I do...and she's way more hip than I am, so she fills me in on her new favorites.
That being said...YUMMO! The first new favorite...avocado and mango,
together, as a salad from the gods! Maybe you've tried it and I am the last to know. Whatever. But if you haven't...trust me, it is heaven in a bowl. I cannot get enough. Which leads me to a question...can you eat too much "good fat" so that it becomes bad? Hope not. I keep reminding myself that mango and avocados are really good for you! (*and, in case you didn't know, avocados are a berry and are loaded with potassium...way more potassium than a banana. So I'm sticking with the really good for you!)
Now, on to the not so good for you (if you overindulge)...which has probably been on the radar for all of you, but that I'm just hearing about now. Sarah and I have always enjoyed the old Corona, but I guess it was getting old for Sarah because she tried Stella and informed me that we had a new beer. (yes, if Sarah told me to jump off a bridge I probably would!) Seriously though, she keeps us up-to-date and honestly Corona was getting old for me too but I'm the lazy follower, remember? YUMMO numero dos! (yes, I'm a bi-lingual counter but I cannot spell...I don't think.)
So, there you have it! All five of you can take this information and enjoy (although, 2 of you are Sarah and Karen so... :) oh well...)
So, there you have it! All five of you can take this information and enjoy (although, 2 of you are Sarah and Karen so... :) oh well...)
Colin had spring break this past week which, of course, was shortened due to all the snow days we had this winter (...yuck!). Thank goodness winter is OVER!! We managed to make it to my sister's house in Omaha for a brief, but fun, visit. LOVE seeing our cousins Lilly, Jack, and Eva! (Auntie Karen and Uncle Mike, too!) We don't get over there nearly enough!
Remember how fun childhood was? Some days I miss it...the feeling of pure joy with absolutely no worries swirling around the back of your brain...no "to do" lists bombarding your thoughts...on second thought, I miss it all the time!
Eden 6 weeks 3 days
Notice the hint of a smile on Eden? Couldn't quite capture one, but she is smiling now! Love it! It warms my heart to see it...how blessed we are with these three...
Here with a very serious expression...
Eden's impression of a sumo wrestler...pretty good, huh? Look at those fat cheeks! She's not going hungry let me assure you!
Colin turned 7 on March 7th...his "golden birthday". We had so much fun! My sister, Karen, and her kids were here from Omaha, along with my sister, Diane, and her son Zach. So, all the cousins from my side were together! It was a good time... I just wish I had thought of getting a picture of all of them together! Colin is growing so quickly. I can hardly believe that he is 7. I goes so fast! I am thankful that he is healthy and strong, and so proud of him...he is a great kid!
Eden turned 1 month old! Talk about growing quickly! She changes every day and this time is just flying by...knowing that this is my last baby I just savor every moment with her! Even during the most trying moments my thoughts always return to the fact that I should enjoy the moment...or at least just live in the moment...because one day I will be missing it!
And, last, but certainly not least...Ty turned 4 on February 22nd. What a guy! Ty is quite a character. He is funny and stubborn and always up to something. He is finally in "big boy" pants. He made good on his promise that when he turned 4 he'd go on the potty. It didn't happen immediately but he's done it and I couldn't be more proud! He will be starting preschool this fall...time flies! I have enjoyed being home with him during this maternity leave...he has embraced his role as big brother. He is so loving and gentle with Eden.
Can I just tell you about the worlds best "game"? Eden is in week three and the "babymoon" is over! She is still a very good baby, but let's just say she's getting slightly more high maintenance. This leaves Ty feeling a bit overlooked and BORED! He does not understand why I cannot fix him a snack, play a game, button his pants, play Lego's and nurse the baby all at once. This leaves me feeling a bit FRUSTRATED! Anyway...let's just say that I've played more kids games than I've cared to ( all in the name of love for my Ty)! Today we pulled out my favorite "game" (Ty's favorite too if I had to guess). It's called Pattern Play (by Mindware). It has like 40 design cards that you recreate using the blocks and board. It is actually fun! It's not brainless and can challenge even me :) (on a less than stellar day). Ty is so proud of himself when he can do part of a design by himself...he requires a little help on the puzzles, but he is getting better at it each time we play. So, if you're looking for an alternative to Chutes and Ladders or Candyland...let me tell you, this is it!
Being a middle child myself, and knowing how sometimes you feel a bit overlooked, I have to give Ty some much needed attention. He is so proud to be a Big Brother. I don't think I've ever seen a child ooze such pride as Ty did the moment he laid eyes on his little sister. And, it came without all the fanfare, as it so often does, for the middle child.
...and this is how we feel about it!
