Sarah

After the storm

Master Sarah

Trouble. Real trouble

Here's the link to the "New" What it all comes down to.

http://whatitallcomesdownnto.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/what-every-11-year-old-boy-needs/

Pioneer Woman Cookbook--A Review

Do you follow the Pioneer Woman? You should.



I've considered buying her cookbook, but the price is so high. However, I found the book at a used bookstore (already? it was just released!) this weekend and snatched it up. While you can find most of the recipes on the Pioneer Woman blog for free, I prefer having an actual book that I can hold in my hands. And set on the counter and get all covered with food while I'm cooking. Call me old-fashioned. Anyway, the photography in the book as well as the silly, little anecdotes make it so worth the price. The recipes are definitely not low-fat. They are hearty and homemade, easy to replicate using the great pictorials if necessary.



I think this cookbook will earn the place of honor (sitting on the counter) for quite a while this winter.



Also, if you look at the Pioneer Woman blog, be sure to check out her link to "Tasty Kitchen" if you're interested in finding lots of new recipes and cooking ideas submitted by other members.

11

Yesterday was Jack's birthday. I remember a few things about the night he was born. First, it went fast. I mean really, scary fast. Second, it was really cold. Third, Bill drove too fast on the way to the hospital (which in the end, was a good thing). Fourth, my favorite shoes were ruined when my water broke while walking into the hospital. Fifth, my Dr. was not wearing a silk shirt when he arrived to deliver this baby AND his hair was most definitely uncombed. Sixth, I remember the sunrise, while laying in my bed. Seventh, how glad and relieved I was when this baby was finally allowed to leave the NICU place and join me in our room.

Jack is a tender-hearted boy, always considering the possibilities in life. He's a planner and likes to be sure those around him know this. He is aware of the underdog and is mindful of this. A superb builder and inventor, Jack always has a project going somewhere. Hard work makes him most happy--cutting wood, raking leaves, digging holes, or weed-whacking.

Happy Birthday, J.!

Blowing out the candles.

The cake.

Shooting the new gun. (As an un-gunned person, I find this frightening. There, I said it.)

The gun.

A mom-made quilt. I told him it would last forever. Love the morning hair.

Wanna See Something Scary?

This is a scene from today. Just where are this baby and her brother playing? That would be on the top bunk of this brother's bed. I was struck by the quiet in the house after lunch--where was everyone (expecially Sarah)? And why were they all quiet? Good golly. Jack says, "I'm doing an okay job watching her." "Okay" from the top bunk isn't exactly what I was looking for. Maybe I should be thankful that Sarah is not on the floor of the boys' room as it is covered with about 6000 tiny Lego pieces.