Train Wreck

Here is Shiori's birthday cake. We were going to have "pool" party, but it ended up being too cold and rainy. We ate chicken nuggets and had cake serounded by Nemo fish and party balloons. The Balloons were a hit and I'll get that video up soon.



Here is our train wreck living room. She LOVES putting together the tracks and pushing the little wooden trains around on it. Especialy zooming down a "hill".

Bad Day Made Better

I received my blood test results this morning, cried, then went shopping.

I didn't buy much. I got new shoes to wear to church on those Sundays I have to teach. Lovely little black flats. I also picked up a pair of Rebock sneakers. They are wonderful; like walking on memory foam.

So of course I need some reason to wear these heavenly sneakers. What better place then while sitting *laugh* on my new Weslo recumbant excersise bike!


Super thin model not included.

The fact is my cholesterol levels are not good. They aren't evil yet, but the Dr. wants me to go on a drug that I'm really against going on. I'm being an empowered patient and saying "No". I am going to change more of my eating habits - eat oatmeal every morning - and exercise on my new bike. I even did a mile today just trying it out...I think I'm going to need some books on tape.

But Drummer Hoff Fired it off

Major Scott brought the shot.

Back Yard Pool Play

Summer Fun

Shiori is a water bug. She would rather play in the water than anything else - including eat treats. This last week we went up the canyon to the park and the highlight for her was the river (and throwing rocks in it). We also spent Sunday out at my parents' house and let her just play. Here are some pics and I will add the video later.

Gosh she cute!This is her at Rick's school scribbling on a lab sheet while we waited for the Mentos and Coke fountains to start.

12.5 Pounds of ...

Chocolate.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this precious artisan chocolate that has found its way into my home. There will be ice cream, a must, and I now have no excuse not to try to make mousse. I had this amazing mousse at La Grolla in New York several years ago that I dream about duplicating. I'm definitely making truffles as I've just learned to make Ganache. I guess this is the sign that it's time to break out the chocolate "cookbook" and make some of those amazing sweet treats that I've not had the guts or ingredients to make.

I'd love to hear some ideas for the chocolate.

A Father and His Girls

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Here is my darling husband, my sweet pea and the cat. Life is good.