The Inagural Smore Fest

Before Halloween, (I know I'm a tad behind) my brilliant friend Stephanie and I threw a party- A Moonlight Smore Party to be exact. Because, really who doesn't love Smores? Stephanie is an amazing blogger and documented the invitations and party on her blog. Click on over and take a look. With a mask competition, Smores bar with unusual and fabulous fix'ns, spooky music, glow sticks, and a few rounds of marshmallow baseball, it's safe to say that fun was had by all. I believe that this was the first of what I hope to be many Smore Fests!

I've got some work to do

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

--R. Heinlein ("Lazarus Long")

Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

So, Canada, Eh?

Some would consider embarking on a 1900 mile road trip with a 6 month old as courageous, some would consider us stupid- both are probably right. But Ruby did beautifully as we headed up to Pentiction, British Columbia for a family reunion. The town sits between two lakes so Ruby had a ton of beach time & loved it all, especially the water- proving yet again that she is more Jeff's child after all.

Chef vs. Handy Ma'am

It seems some people are surprised by Jeff and me, but we make an odd but good match.

Example: As mentioned before, Jeff has become quite the chef- and I love it! He's finishing up an 8 week series of classes entitled 'the fine art of cooking'. I've loved eating his homework, such as the steak with roasted asparagus and bernaise sauce shown above. So Jeff's birthday was last week and mine is today (happy birthday to me!)

Jeff received for his birthday: a digital cooking scale, meat thermometer, a long apron to go with his chef's coat, bamboo cutting board, and citrus zester.

Rachel received for her birthday: new screwdriver set, new level (my old one is lost somewhere in a wall of our basement), and a big old Home Depot gift card- YES!

Happy Birthday Chef!

A big Happy Birthday to Jeff! We love you!
From Rach & your Ruby Sous Chef

grass!

ya know how most babies hate the feel of grass? i thought i'd let ruby sit on the grass and be entertained as she cringed and hated it (i'm an evil mom, i know). but did she hate it? nope- she loved it. that kid never ceases to surprise me.