Archive for February, 2015

dessert time

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

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Haha, he can’t wait!
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Kids’ one week winter break is over and we’re ready to get back to the swing of things. We had a fantastic week!

snow is all around us

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

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The temperature today went above 40º! It felt really nice and warm so right before the sunset, we spent a couple of hours having snow fights and sledding down our front yard.

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Shane just goes for it! DSC_6224

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Some parts of snow came above my knees!DSC_6245 DSC_6248 DSC_6250 DSC_6252

 

She’s enjoying the sunset.
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miniature golf

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

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fresh bread anyone?

Saturday, February 21st, 2015

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We found this awesome bakery not too far from us that allows customers to go inside where all kinds of baked creations are made and pick their own breads.IMG_0784 IMG_0785

Chloe picked out some fresh warm bagels right out of the oven !IMG_0786 IMG_0787 IMG_0789

I think we might have to add this to our weekend to do list. So cool!

moma & lion king

Wednesday, February 18th, 2015

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This morning we spent a couple of hours in MoMA looking at paintings. Kids enjoyed seeing Vincent Van Gogh & Henri Matisse’s paintings especially.DSCN3423

Magnolia cupcakes
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We’re so excited to see the Lion King!!
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The production of the show exceeded all my expectations. When they opened with “The Circle of Life”, and seeing how the set, costumes and lights brought to life on the stage, I almost cried because it was so beautiful. I’m so glad I got to experience the show with my kids who appreciated it so much. The very first thing Shane said to me when it was over, was “Mom, thank you so much for bringing us here to see the show. I loved it!”

My kids were awesome audiences!

perfect ending

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

DSC_6210 DSC_6213I made Zuppa di peace, an Italian fish stew to end this very productive day.

 

art class

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

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After the cooking class, Shane got a haircut, then we went to an art class.
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Shane’s clay work: A bat, a jack-o-lanter, a cat face, an alien face, spaghetti dinner.DSCN3401

Chloe made a bowl of a noodle soup and a lid on top, a fork, and a heart arrow. DSCN3402 DSCN3403

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and did water color paintings/drawings.
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cooking camp – day 2

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

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Making dough…DSCN3370

Today she made:DSCN3379

Layered cheese cake, Vanilla mini cupcakes with chocolate frosting, Home-made pretzels with cinnamon, & Pizza.
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She also made new friends.
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While Chloe was cooking, Shane and I hung out at Starbucks next door where he played his games and I worked.DSCN3376 DSCN3377

Then this cutie and I got frozen yogurt. 🙂

cooking camp – day 1

Monday, February 16th, 2015

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Kids have a winter break this week so I signed up Chloe for a two day cooking camp at Sur La Table.DSC_6178  She was thrilled to say the least! Her dream is to become a chef star like Giada. 🙂

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They made: Cornflake-crusted chicken fingers with brown sugar barbecue dipping sauce, Oven-roasted sweet potato wedges, Rainbow coleslaw with honey mustard vinaigrette

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Impressive!

cooking with my valentines

Saturday, February 14th, 2015

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We made: blueberry muffinsDSC_6134 DSC_6136 DSC_6139 DSC_6140 DSC_6141 DSC_6146

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Mini heart shaped strawberry pies,

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Ham & cheese puff pastry danish topped with fried eggs garnished with creme fraiche and parsley leaves.DSC_6175

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