The Smith family is taking a huge step. It is so huge I had to add a new category named “life changes” to our blog because nothing else sufficed. I believe I am making the biggest sacrifice here, but I think that Michelle might argue that she is giving up the most these days. So [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Breaking Free from Cable TV
Posted in life changes on March 31, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Posted in mom, musings on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the strange things about being a mom is that you have feelings that work in conjunction with each other but are at polar ends of the spectrum. For instance:
As a stay at home mom (SAHM), I am on the job every hour of every day, every day all week long. Forever or until [...]
How does your garden grow?
Posted in pictures on March 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
I found this nice, fat baby in a field of bluebonnets this morning. I decided he would look great in my house, so I brought him home. I always thought the stork brought babies. Who knew they could grow in our terrible Texas clay?
There are more bluebonnet and Gideon pictures on [...]
Recipe: Fish Tacos and Cabbage Slaw
Posted in food, recipes on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As requested by Aunt Cherie, Fish Tacos.
For the fish, you can use any kind of mild flavored fish, like tilapia, orange roughy, or flounder. You can really use any kind of fish, but these are easy to find on sale and so that is what we use.
For the cole slaw , adapted from Cooking Light:
4 [...]
Whole Wheat, Oatmeal and Fruit Muffins
Posted in food, health, recipes on March 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Recipe adapted from Cooking Light.
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbl wheat germ
2 tbl flax seed (ground or whole)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 rolled oats (quick will work as well)
1 c. equivalent of dried or fresh fruit (original called for 1/3 c. ea. of [...]
Strawberry Fields
Posted in adventures, children, food, pictures on March 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
This past week, Gideon and I went to a local farm and picked strawberries. He is not old enough to eat strawberries yet, but he had fun squeezing one I gave him. After being cooped up inside after days of rain, he was just happy to be out of the house.
Afterward, [...]
New Banner
Posted in pictures on March 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We have a new banner featuring the adorable boys of the Smith house. If you are reading this in a reader, come and see the cuteness.
Two Front Teeth, at last
Posted in children, milestones, pictures, teething on March 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Two Front Teeth
Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
After 2 months of hardship, Gideon finally has two teeth to show for his efforts. They are small, barely nubbins, but they are there.
I knew they had come at last when there was a pinching feeling as I nursed him this morning. A bit of a rude awakening, one [...]
Making Powerful Friends
Posted in pictures on March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t like to name drop but I had to present pictures that show that no one is immune to my son’s powerful charms.
The first picture has Mike Coats (JSC Center Director), where I swear he was reduced to making some goo-goo gaa-gaa noises.
This second one is taken with astronaut Pam Melroy. Don’t let Gideon’s [...]
Have you finished your chores?
Posted in silliness on March 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Ries has been threatening to put Gideon to work from the beginning. That outfit could really come in handy around the house.
Standing Tall
Posted in children, pictures, updates on March 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Standing Tall
Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
This photo is a little blurry, but…
Look how big that kid is! I can not believe how tall he is when he stands up straight.
Hex Nut Brown Ale
Posted in beverages, pictures on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hex Nut Brown Ale
Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
This is the secondary fermentation of our second batch of beer. We will likely bottle it Sunday. From then, it is a 2-4 week wait.
Sigh. So long.
Whose in your five?
Posted in humor, pictures on March 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Gideon
Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
I had to kick Momma out of my five because I have so many ladies on speed dial.
Those Left Behind
Posted in food, inlaws, parents on March 4, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I have wonderful in-laws. They are here about once a week to visit Gideon. Gammy (Cindy) is afraid that Gideon will forget her if too much time lapses. They arrive and swoop the baby away to go to Wal-Mart or the Dollar Store (my MIL favorite stores). I get a little quiet and time to [...]
Brewing Success
Posted in beverages, pictures, updates on March 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For most of you who care about the result of our first home brewing attempt, you have probably already experienced the product. For those who have not, let me tell you that it was a pleasant success. Michelle’s father definitely picked a good recipe, because amber ales are among my favorite type. Sure enough, it [...]
10 Month Snapshot
Posted in updates on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today, Gideon is 10 months old and I have been a stay at home wife and mom for one year. It has been a time of growing for both of us. Of course, you do not want to hear about me, not really, not today, so without further ado:
New Tricks: Twice now, Gideon has stood [...]
Wise Guy
Posted in pictures, silliness on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster. “
