A bit of life lately!
All good at the dentist! Possible braces for the older child…
Lately: February Things
Happy mid February!
This is my least favorite time of year, Valentine’s and all! We’ve had snow and we’ve had 65 degree days. We’ve been well and sick. And we’ve had lots of cloudy days that make me feel so blah. And lots of time in the hot sauna. The sauna is my happy place this time of year!
Fashionister
This cutie decided to wear Mazen’s wedding outfit to school one day. How handsome! He is really into fashion.
Birch said “just call me Genie!”
This is me attempting 80s fashion. I do not own a thong leotard or a crimper, but I did my best with leggings and a loose top.
80s Night: The Legwarmers
The occasion was the mid-winter Legwarmers concert. Always a fun time!
Go Hooooooos
Family UVA game!
Birch doesn’t love going to games quite yet, so we went for a walk. Found a photo booth in the trophy area!
Marble Run
The marble run has been the toy of the month. Along with the Survivor Nintendo game, which is pretty true to the game! I got voted out twice and need to figure out the trick to get people to vote with me! Wish I had chunk of time to really sit and play, but an hour of gaming makes me feel woozy!
Forts
These two destroy the couch on a daily basis. This couch has definitely gotten its money’s worth in forts during the 10 years I’ve owned it!
Cinnamon Chip
Picked up some Cinnamon Chip bread from Great Harvest. A whole loaf is gone in two days! Everyone loves it. And it always makes the best french toast. Irish Soda Bread season is right around the corner!
99,999
I got to watch my Highlander flip to 100,000 miles this month! What a milestone (get it? haha). I’ve had this car since Mazen was born 12 years ago, yet the miles are pretty low thanks to small town driving. We are hopeful we’ll be getting a new Grand Highlander this year if the dealership can actually procure us one : )
Stroller
Another set of wheels ready to move on. This child would keep riding till the stroller collapsed. He has always loved it!
Rummikub
My travel Rummikub set is making the rounds!! We’ve been playing at happy hours and before trivia.
Plant Ladies
Finished my Plant Ladies puzzle! I also bought a puzzle board and did. not. like. Sent it back to Amazon. It was so big and heavy and just felt klutzy to me. I may have just bought the wrong one, but I think we’ll just stick to the table.
Tie-Dye Craft
B often comes home from school wanting to replicate a craft he did in class. This tie-dye craft with markers and a spray bottle was a little messier than we thought. But we tried it!
Kath Eats Real Food
Here are some of our recent meals!
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- Salmon leftovers
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- Big pot of pasta salad – recipe TBD!
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- OOIAJ (IYKYK)
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- Chilli Szn
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- Blue Apron Sausage Penne
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- Oats in a jar!
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- Blue Apron Bang Bang Chicken
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- Blue Apron Butter Steaks
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- Big brunch
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- Sardines with….cottage cheese!? Yes!
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- Blue Apron salmon + sides
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- Blue Apron Miso Salmon
Related: Blue Apron 15 Minute Meals
Go Eagles!
One happy Eagles family.
Heidi Morrissey says
Just secured my brand new Grand Highlander after being on wait lists and shopping various dealers. I can’t wait to get it in March. I will be sad to say goodbye to my Sienna after 14 years and 160k miles. Hope you find what you are looking for soon!
Kath Younger says
So exciting!! My sister has one and it’s awesome!
Elisabeth says
You could always go Honda Pilot Elite like me (only brand I’ve ever owned ?).
Elizabeth Anne Weber-Falk says
That marble toy is a classic and forever will be. My nephew had one and played with it all the time, and when my children were young and would go visit, they would play with it too. My nephew is now in his 40s!
They sell like a big piece of wool felt heavy fabric that you can do your puzzles on and then just roll it up when you need to clear the space. It’s probably not perfect as a solution, but it might be worth trying.
Kath Younger says
I considered a roll up one but was too scared of the pieces un-doing! The Amazon reviews weren’t great.
Emily C says
If you can’t get the highlander, I highly recommend the Subaru Ascent. I love mine.
Elisabeth says
I hate that you didn’t like the puzzle board! I have one and love it. I finish about a 1000 pc puzzle a week and know I wouldn’t do nearly as many without it. Hopefully you come up with the right solution for you. I thought about a roll up on, too, but agree that the reviews aren’t great.
Kath Younger says
Can you share the one you have?
Elisabeth says
I’m not sure if my first comment went through. Possibly not because I linked to the one I purchased on Amazon. However, I’m sure you can find it by searching. It’s the 1500 piece one from All4Jig; their brand seemed to have the best reviews. It’s definitely not lightweight, but very worth it for me.
Amanda says
Go Birds!