The Efficiency Gene

Or maybe we should call it the lazy gene. Whatever it is, I have definitely passed it on to my daughter.
Every morning Keri is responsible for an array of chores, one of which is to fold up the blankets on her bed. She is a very helpful girl and I am grateful that [...]

Reflections

Nearly 7 weeks ago Morning Glory of Seeds From My Garden bestowed upon me the Blogger Reflection Award. Even though it has taken me awhile to officially accept this kind gesture, it doesn’t diminish in any way the thoughtful words she wrote about me. In fact, she gave me this award at a time [...]

Fast

Even though we are very grateful for our little two bedroom apartment, Rudy and I can’t wait until we are able to move to a bigger place. Things tend to get kind of cramped when you have two adults, one first grader and one rambunctious two year old living in a relatively small amount [...]

Menu Plan Monday – August 20, 2007

A few days ago we went to our local Farmer’s Market and stocked up on some delicious fruits and veggies. The raspberries and blueberries we purchased make to-die-for Berry Smoothies. I should share the recipe with everyone. We also got a few pounds of Donut Peaches. These are my new [...]

Year of the Family

“In a world filled with much laboring and striving in parliaments, congresses, agencies and corporate offices, God’s extraordinary work is most often done by ordinary people in the seeming obscurity of a home and family.” ~ Neal A. Maxwell
I think I may have stumbled upon a possible new tagline for my blog.
What a powerful statement, [...]

My Undiagnosis

Nearly four years ago I was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). The nephrologist attending to my case used an ultrasound and a CT scan to make the decision. Since then I have had several urine and blood tests performed just to make sure my kidneys are functioning properly. Thankfully the tests [...]

“Where’s Da Bug?”

Lately, Cory’s favorite book has been Richard Scarry’s, “Cars and Trucks and Things That Go.” He loves to find the amusing little Goldbug who hides on every, single page. As he looks at each picture he loudly exclaims, “Where’s da bug? Where’s da bug? … There’s da bug.”
Seeing him with this book [...]

Menu Plan Monday – August 13, 2007

Thank goodness we are finally recovering from all the allergies and colds that have recently afflicted our household. I can’t wait to get back to a “normal” routine this week. I have actually been craving a good workout at the gym. Yes, I know I am a little odd, but I love [...]

Thai Chicken Wraps

My close friend, who I consider a fabulous cook, recently introduced me to this mouth savoring recipe. It is already a family favorite in our house.
Thai Chicken Wraps
1 lb chicken, thawed and cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 carrots, grated
Chopped cilantro
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/2 cucumber, quartered
2-3 cups cooked

The Little Things

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~Robert Brault
This is my new habit.
Yes, I do long for the days where I don’t have messy diapers to change and picky toddlers to feed and where I don’t have to constantly remind the little ones [...]

Bumping Around

Keri just recently acquired her first pet, a betta fish given to her as a birthday gift by our good friend. She named it Kanea.
Watching her watch her prized fish reminded me of a conversation she and I had not too long ago.
Keri: “Why do fish live in the water?”
Me: “Why do you think they [...]

Movies, Flicks and Films

Growing up in Los Angeles I used to see movies all the time. In fact, one time I went to four movies in a single day – “Arachnophobia,” “Presumed Innocent,” “The Freshman” and one other one which for the life of me I can’t remember.
However, the older I have gotten, the more precious and valuable [...]