In the Kitchen / At the Gym

After I typed the tile to this post,

I realized it sounded very much like a cause and effect relationship:

Because I'm in the kitchen, I need to visit the gym.

Ha!

 

Though that is most likey very true,

I really mean for the title to remind me someday of the places I seem to frequent the most.

 

I'm busy cooking for my family of four- and Harbor has finished two weeks of gymnastics!

 

Henry still seems to snooze anywhere, anytime.

In the beginning, I found myself rushing to move him to his crib.

Now, I follow the advice of grandmas everywhere.

Never wake a sleeping baby!

: )

 

 

I've been experimenting with a few new recipes these last two weeks.

One was a sweet chicken teriyaki.

 While it was really tasty, I don't feel like it is perfect, so I'll hold off on sharing the recipe for now.
Any chicken teriyaki fans out there?

 

I served it with our favorite Oriental Salad

{listed under the Recipe Tab at the top}

 

Harbor just cannot wait without a little taste.

He is a kid who loves loves cabbage!

 

I'll perfect it and share soon!

: )

 

I've made several batches of these little omelet muffins.

Really yummy for breakfast or a snack!

 

And they freeze and defrost well, also.

 

These two little boys.

I just love 'em.

I can't fathom a girl, what it would be like to parent a daughter.

My life is all about bugs, castles, dragons, and Lego cities.

And here is a funny for you!
We took our Christmas card pictures a few weekends back.
I tied balloons to the tripod to give the kids some direction and a place to look.
We have taken all of our pictures the last 2 1/2 years due to living 1,000 miles from home
and not having family to help.

 

It was a crazy windy day.

 

Beautiful family, aren't we?

{grin!}

 

 Thankfully,
 many turned out beautifully and I have already printed them and started my Christmas cards!

 

Harbor currently is working on balance beam.

I love that his classes are not just jumping around type classes,

though, there isn't anything wrong with that.

Harbor has just really enjoyed focusing on a few skill sets and growing in confidence.

 

And lastly!

We are almost all checked off!

 

I wasn't sure how my family would like the "Fall Checklist"

but Harbor recently gave me some ideas for a "Winter" checklist.

I'm glad he is enjoying it!

Being intentional is easy if you have a list to force you out and about!

Haha!

 

So, tell, me...

How are you doing?

: )

New State, New Season

The weather this week has been glorious in our part of Colorado.

Sunny and cool, hovering in the low 70's and upper 60's with a scant splattering

of snow on the mountain peaks. 

 

We're unpacking our winter boxes from Detroit, preparing to switch out sandals for boots.

Fall is, without doubt, my favorite time of year.

I tolerate the summer, but Fall is my happy place.

 

We've spent many Saturday mornings on the couch, listening to Pandora, planning our day ahead.

 

 

It seems we are always on a trail.

If we're not hiking it, we're biking it.

 

And lugging the tripod with us.

You just never know when a picture will present itself.

: )

 

Or a perfect picnic spot will stop you in your tracks.

 

At home, we're easing back into a school schedule.

I always seem to get asked a lot of questions about our schooling.

I do have an education degree, and I did teach for six years before staying home,

but I taught 5th grade.

However,

I have been photographing our school routine and plan on posting soon-

our schedule, our routine, etc

So, stay tuned if you have a little one and would like some preschool prep ideas.

 

Part of our routine is that Harbor works on his scripture references for church.

 

And receives plenty of breaks for fun play!

 

And poor Henry.

What can I say.

He is a little brother, now.

 

Soccer is almost over

{sniff, sniff!}

 

Somehow, someway

{I have no clue how!}

I turned from a,

"I don't want to spend all Saturday on the field"

to a

"Go, Harbor! Get it, Harbor! RRRUUUNNNN, Harbor!"

kinda mom.

 

Seeing little ones run around and chase soccer balls is just too hilarious.

I love it.

 

And my sweet cheeks, Henny-Penny, is just growing bigger every day.

 

While they don't always play together, Harbor loves the attention of Henry following after him.

Blocks are always a favorite around our house.

 

Harbor told me this was his "Camp" site.

The white tents are actually cardboard corners off of a painting.

 

And these were the mountains beside his campsite.

Looks like someone has camping on the brain.

 

So, Harbor and I sat down and created our very own Fall checklist.

He made sure to tell me what was important to him.

Camping made the list.

Do you recall this post?

Apparently it made an impression because it made the list, also.

 

{Feel free to right click and save this Fall checklist for yourself!

If you pin to Pinterest, just make sure it links back here.

Thanks!}

 

You can cut our names off of the top.

It will print as an 8.5 x 11 on a home computer.

 

I still can't believe we are celebrating Fall again, in another new state, again.

New state, new season.

 

We're ready!

: )