Today was Penelope's first day of dance class at Homer School of Music. She is taking a class called Kids in Motion which they offer for her age. It's basically an intro to movement, music and dance. When she turns 5 she can specialize in ballet, tap, jazz or hip hop. As of right now she wants to be a ballerina but we...
Penelope's bento for today consisted of her current and all time favorites. Salami rolls filled with creamy Swiss, crackers, pepperoni and fresh Mozzarella to make "sandwiches" and raspberries and Greek olive medley. ...
Penelope helped me make lunch today and it was yummy. We made sushi! Here she is making sushi for the first time (it was only my third). I prepared the sushi rice in my rice cooker and then put it on a bamboo cutting board. Traditionally you would use a sushi-oke which is a special bin used for mixing sushi rice. They are made of wood...
I have highlights from Penelope's early Birthday party that we had yesterday. She was sooo excited! The Decorations The Guests More Guests Surprise! Opening Presents Thanks Auntie Veronica and Uncle Fernando for this and lots more... Thanks Grandpa Rocky n Grandma Dolly for my new pet! Pretty Clothes from Grandma Maria Train set from Daddy n Mommy Birthday Wishes The End ...
Happy Valentines Day everyone! Hope you have a fabulous day. Chris got me a gift card to Lush so I am going to do some online shopping in a bit. ;) Today's Muffin Tin Monday theme is Valentines of course! Here is Penelope's Valentine lunch. Top Row: Mango and Strawberry Freeze Dried Fruit, Apple Slices, Hard Boiled Egg Bottom Row: Cheddar Cheese, Honey...
We went out to Beluga Lake today to watch the kiddos snow machine racing. It was really neat one little boy even wiped out but don't worry they were probably going about 5 mph and he wasn't hurt. :) Penelope was dying to join in but you have to be five years old. Just wait a couple of years and I will have...
Chris took us out for an early Valentines dinner tonight since we have other plans for Monday. We went to a place called Wasabi's and it was really good Asian fusion and Sushi. I am so excited we found this place, it was delicious and I finally have a place to get my Sushi take-out. Woohoo! Chris had the Spicy Caribbean Lobster. I...
I didn't get a picture of tonight's dinner but it was very good. Let me warn you this recipe is way too much for just two people. Chris and I will be having leftovers for the next couple of days. Chile Verde 4lb. Pork Shoulder trimmed of fat and diced into large cubes 1-21 oz can of green Enchilada Sauce ( I used...
We got a bunch of snow in the last couple of days and today it was gorgeous out. This picture was taken as we drove down the hill from our home. I took this one on the drive down the spit as we headed to the ice skating rink. We took Penelope to the rink for the weekly "Learn to Skate" day and...
Today's bento was apple chips with yogurt dip, an owl shaped smoked turkey and provolone sandwich, Pringles chips. Today's bento was apple chips with yogurt dip, an owl shaped smoked turkey and provolone sandwich, Pringles chips. ...
Today was Penelope's first day at school. She made a friend at the lockers and they walked hand in hand into the classroom. She was so excited she didn't even say goodbye to me. Big Girl ...
