Xmas Project Update

Here's the next batch - just a dozen (plus the calendar itself) remain. Making these tiny ornaments is very relaxing. Lauren likes to check them out too, and match them up with the pictures on the kit....

A New 'Do

Lauren got her hair cut last weekend. We went with a shorter bob this time, since her fine baby hair on top is still growing out and it was beginning to look a little raggedy. After we were done, we went to Jason's Deli for lunch, where she had a great time enjoying her mac & cheese, milk, and ice cream cone for dessert.

Plum Cake

Tried a new recipe this weekend for a plum cake, from September's issue of Everyday Food. The recipe was pretty simple (the plums are sprinkled on top of the batter, and includes lemon zest too), and it turned out very tasty, and pretty! It wasn't too sweet, making it the perfect accompaniment to our Sun morning cup of coffee (Stew's idea). I couldn't find the recipe online, so I scanned it in here. I ended up cutting the cake into 12 slices (instead of the suggested 8-10) and froze half for a future treat.

Sweet Dreams

Last Friday, Cole slept an amazing 10+ hours at night, 8pm-6am. It began as an experiment, but it seems he's turned a corner - the new sleep pattern has continued for a full week. We are all overjoyed!

Move Over Michael Phelps

Okay, so Lauren's still working on her strokes, but she looks the part, right? However, in light of the recent controversy surrounding the new polyurethane swim suits, she opted for a turquoise two-piece.

Pretend Play

As I rounded up the trash for garbage day, this is what I found in Lauren's trash bin... three 'dirty' diaper wipes, individually sealed in ziploc baggies, from Lauren's babies who did poo-poo in their diapers.

Best Buds

Two brown-eyed friends, one showcasing his best 'deer-in-headlights' impression. Cole is starting to grasp at stuff these days. He particularly likes the animals hanging from his bouncy seat. And Lauren gets such a kick out of every time he pulls one off. 'Mommy, Baby Tole knock el-phant down!' (giggle, giggle) :)

Tried and True

This is our 'go-to' dinner, which we eat almost once a week, typically on Sunday. Baked salmon (seasoned with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, baked for ~ 10 min at 400 F), steamed broccoli, and rice. It is so quick and easy, and satisfying. And even Lauren likes it :)