Snowy Owls

We went to Delta a few weeks ago to take a peek at the snowy owls.

What an amazing sight to see these beautiful birds up close in the wild.

 

The kids (all three of them) loved it. It was frigid, but the birds were a hit!

The Sound of Success

You know you've done your job as a caregiver right when all three kids (can you even find the third?) pass out in the car on the way home. Silence is the sound of success!

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Our homemaking skills have just expanded to include homemade Ricotta cheese. Its incredibly easy to do (about 15 minutes of actual work) and a bit of time waiting for the whey to drain.

The results? Super creamy tasty ricotta cheese. Definitely a do-over! Now we just have to figure out what to do with the leftover whey. Suggestions include adding to smoothies, soaking grains, substituting whey for milk/water in muffins, breads etc. We are excited about the possibilities!

 

Monsters that lurk in your sink

beautiful action shot of junk flying out of our sink
Dan was cleaning out the sink this morning and got a bit overzealous and began cleaning out the junk that lives in our sink drain. Before we knew it, the sink was clogged with junk and needed a bit more help that just the baking soda/vinegar drain cleaner. Out came the plunger....and the monsters that live in our sink. YUCK! But on a positive note, at least its clean now!

His mother's son

Dan was cleaning the bathroom this morning. And before we knew it, Joel was cleaning the bathroom. He did a good job too! He surely is my son! He loves to clean! And organize...and put things away. Do you think he has a bit of a problem? Type A personality? OCD perhaps? Whatever it is, we appreciate his spirit of cleaning. He's a BIG help around the house.

Happy Valentine's Day

We don't normally celebrate Valentines Day, but this year we got in the mood. (hahaha..sick. Not like that! Dirty mind!) Probably because we have a night out without Joel, thanks to a wonderful couple in our church. So Dan sorta decided to make it an all day affair. Okay, at least he made a delicious breakfast for us. Crepes with whipped cream and strawberries with a side of sausage. Swoon! That man sure knows that the way to MY heart is through my stomach!

Needless to say, Joel got to lick the beaters. I love how the beaters are actually in between his teeth! I guess the way to my son's heart is through his tummy as well. (yes, we are foodies!). Tonight, we are going on a "romantic getaway" to Rocko's for a mango smoothie! Swoon! (and pregnancy cravings fulfilled....my man sure knows how to please!)

Our Crazy Son!

He sure has a personality! I think he takes after Dan......hehehehe!

24 Weeks

24 Weeks, minus 2 days. At Stanley Park.

We're raising an addict

Its true. Our son is an addict. No, not to coffee....but to the cup it comes in. Our son LOVES Starbucks cups. It really doesn't matter what's in it, whether its water, smoothie or yes, even coffee, our son wants it bad. He's even drinks with the logo facing out...he could be in a commercial or something.

His favorite drink is definitely smoothies..mango smoothies to be exact. But I don't feel too bad about letting him drink them since its just ice and mango blended together. Sometimes, with pineapple or strawberry thrown in for good measure.

But what I am upset about is the fact that he's in tears if I want a drink of my OWN smoothie. He throws himself on the floor in tears if Dan or I take a drink. I guess he's still learning the whole "sharing" thing.

Crazy Cousin Christina, my Starbucks hookup, please send us a cup for Joel! We'd like to have our own cup back. I'm soooo thirsty for non-Joel slobbered on straw. But I must admit, sharing a cup with Joel is way better than him "sharing" a cup that he found in the garbage, in a strangers hand, on the ground.....I could go on. What can I say? I said he was addicted!!!!