THE BABY.....SO SOPHISTICATED

Last week I had my eyes checked and decided it was about time that I purchase myself some cute glasses. After browsing Costco (yes, I know, not really the mecca of cute eyewear) and not finding much, I decided to try my luck online.  I came upon this site called BonLook and found that they not only had cute, inexpensive glasses, but that you could virtually try them on. Of course, I tried a few pairs on myself, but then couldn't resist trying a few pairs on Mr. Cute Face. I must say, he looks quite sophisticated, don't you think? And not a pair looks bad on him. I wish I could say the same for myself...I choose the last pair and am curious to see how they look in real life.

MISSING CALIFORNIA.....

And not just because it is June and cold and REALLY raining here in Seattle... It's because California is just plain awesome. I love you, California...

Sage and his parents - 1980

My boys and me

PINTEREST RECIPE OF THE WEEK (STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE)

So I have been really bad at posting lately, but trust me, I have been really good at keeping up with my Pinterest recipes of the week. I suppose I tried this one almost a month ago now, and it was more inspired by this pin on Pinterest than actually following the recipe. In fact, I ended up using the strawberry shortcake recipe on the back of the Bisquick box and baked the biscuits right in the mason jars. I guess that is kinda cheating, but oh well. I love the idea of putting desserts in small jars, and since I really like to entertain I thought I would test this out before hosting our next party. I have to say, the results were pretty yummy and looked cute too. 

THE BABY.....AT GASWORKS PARK

Our trip to Gasworks wasn’t quite what I expected. I expected to have pictures of Parker looking into the camera with a big smile on his face and the awesome gasworks landforms in the background.  But what I have discovered is that it is nearly impossible to get him to look at me when I take him to a new place. And trying to get him to not roll down those massive hills while attempting to take a photo of him is nearly impossible. So this is what I got… a bunch of pictures of him looking off into the distance and the back of his head.  Still very cute, just not what I expected. Our next visit I will be sure to bring my lovely assistant, Sage.

PINTEREST RECIPE OF THE WEEK (EGG CUPS)

Lately I have been feeling like I cook the same things over and over again. Tacos, chili, grilled cheese, tacos, chili, grilled cheese…. Okay, we really don’t just eat those three things, but you know what I mean. Sometimes you get in a rut and it’s hard to think of anything clever to cook for those hungry folks in your life. It’s kind of a drag. So, in an effort to be more creative in the kitchen and try new things, I am combining two of my loves. That would be my love of Pinterest and my love of eating (notice how I didn’t say cooking, although I do like to cook).  Each week I will (try to) choose a recipe from Pinterest and test it out in my kitchen. Brilliant, right?

Since we were having a brunch for some friends last Saturday, I decided to start my Pinterest challenge with something I could make quickly and somewhat ahead of time. I decided these egg cups were perfect. I have to admit I didn’t follow the recipe exactly…which I think is just fine.  I scrambled my eggs and lined only the bottom of the cupcake tin with bread cut from a skinny French loaf. I then topped them off with white cheddar, salt, pepper and fresh rosemary that I had in my fridge. While they didn’t look quite at cute as Ms. Martha Stewart’s egg cups, I was pretty happy with the way they turned out. Quick, simple, easy and delicious….just my kind of recipe!

THE BABY.....AT GOLDEN GARDENS WITH GRANNY

Being from Southern California, one of the things I miss the most (beside my friends and family, of course) is the beach.  People here in Seattle will claim they have beaches, but none compare in my opinion. There is one place, however, that comes close, and that is Golden Gardens.  Since the weather was nice, and Parker had a special visitor in town, I decided it was the perfect time to take venture out. Of course, as expected Parker ran right toward the water… I am pretty sure he is meant to live by the beach (in Southern California), but for now we will have to make do with what we have here in Seattle.

THE BROTHER-IN-LAW.....LITTLE BITS OF AWESOMENESS

Up to this point on my blog I have not posted much about Bill (that’s what we’ll call him) and I don’t really intend to, because, let’s face it, this space is really about Parker… But for those of you who don’t know him, here are a few bits of awesomeness about Bill:  1) He plays roller derby 2) He LOVES listening to Lady Gaga and Beyonce (awesome for me, not so awesome for Sage I imagine) 3) He sings REALLY loud. With his head phones on. To Lady Gaga and Beyonce (one word - hilarious) 4) He teaches Spanish 5) He does dishes.  Now, I love Sage, but he once told me he was allergic to doing dishes, so having someone else in the house who will willingly pitch in with after meal clean-up is pretty awesome.

Now here is the not so awesome fact about him. Since August, Bill has been making his home on our living room floor. That is a very long time. Too long in fact to have a hamper full of tighty-whiteys (or pink tighties) sitting in your living room.  And while this situation has not been awesome for any of us, I do feel as though Bill has been a pretty good living room guest. 

The good news… a couple weeks ago another bit of awesomeness was added to Bill’s list: 6) He now resides down in the basement.  In his own room.  Where he belongs...  Pictures to come soon!

Goodbye hamper. You will not be missed.