Welcome To Parenthood http://welcometoparenthood.com Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:58:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Fun on the 4th http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/07/05/fun-on-the-4th/ http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/07/05/fun-on-the-4th/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:58:50 +0000 Tami http://welcometoparenthood.com/?p=254 Our family had a great 4th of July.

Caleb, Emma and Camden

(This was the best picture I got of all three kids. Emma always tries to crawl to the camera, so I had the boys hold her back)

Our morning was spent just hanging around the house.  In the afternoon we went to a cookout at my cousin’s house.  Caleb and Camden spent most of our time their on the trampoline.  Camden liked it the most when no one else was on it, but they both had fun.  There was also the annual food fight with jello (which we did not participate in) and a dunk tank.

Emma hanging out at the cookout

When we got home, we made homemade ice cream and did some fireworks (the grocery store kind).  The boys have fun doing the pop-its.  Caleb and daddy spent quite a bit of time outside with this activity.  After the ice cream and fireworks, we down to the park to grab a good spot to watch our town fireworks.  We always go a little early, so that the kids can run around.

Caleb before the fireworks started

Once the fireworks started, Camden was planted in my lap crying that he wanted to go home.  Caleb and Emma enjoyed them more than Camden.  Emma clapped whenever the sky was lit up and Caleb had the biggest smile on his face the entire time watching them.

All in all a good day.

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Here is what we received this week.

  • zucchini
  • leaf lettuce
  • mustard greens
  • collard greens
  • arugula
  • leeks
  • green onions
  • red radishes
  • watermelon radishes
  • cucumbers
  • sugar snap peas

Tags: CSA, community supported agriculture, local produce

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Monday - Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls

Tuesday - Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon, fruit

Wednesday - Crockpot Cheesy Penne, garlic bread, salad

Thursday - Chicken Club Salad, sesame semolina bread, double decker banana cups

Friday - Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, BLT pasta salad, baked beans, watermelon, homemade ice cream

Saturday - Breakfast - Breakfast Burritos, fruit - Dinner - Birthday Party for our 2 year old nephew

Head on over to Heavenly Homemakers for more meal plans.

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  • took the kids to the Children’s Discovery Museum
  • dinner at Medici
  • ice cream at Emack and Bolio’s
  • booked a weekend getaway to Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark
  • had some great family time

    • Tags: Children’s Discovery Museum, ice cream, family time, Grand Harbor Resort

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    This is what we received this week.

    • garlic scapes
    • zucchini
    • summer squash
    • romaine lettuce
    • swiss chard
    • beets
    • sugar snap peas
    • leeks
    • radishes
    • green onions

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    Monday - Bacon Maple Waffles, fruit

    Tuesday - Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie, vegetable

    Wednesday - Grilled Cheese, chips

    Thursday - Barbecue Pork, roasted potato salad, baked beans

    Friday - Grilled Steak with Southwest Three Tomato Salsa, salad

    Saturday - Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, sausage, toast - Dinner - Out to dinner

    Head on over to I’m an Organizing Junkie for more meal plans.

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    This is what we received this week.

    • head of red oak leaf lettuce
    • leaf lettuce
    • red radishes
    • white radishes
    • green onions
    • turnips
    • broccoli
    • zucchini
    • summer squash

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    ]]>     http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/21/csa-week-5/feed/     Alpaca’s and Gardening http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/20/alpacas-and-gardening/ http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/20/alpacas-and-gardening/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:46 +0000 Tami http://welcometoparenthood.com/?p=248 This week Caleb and Camden had their first field trip for the summer session of preschool.  They went to the Alpaca Farm outside of town.  This was one of the best field trips we have gone on. It is right up there with the Ropp Dairy Farm.

    Caleb at the Alpaca Farm

    The alpaca’s really liked the children and we were even able to pet one named Josephina.

    Camden petting Josephina

    The week before our field trip, one of the alpaca’s had a baby.  She was 17 pounds when she was born and is gaining about 1 pound a day.  She was so cute.

    Baby Elizabeth

    On Tuesday, we went out to my dad’s so that the boys could help plant the garden.  This is something they help with every year.  They even have their own gardening tools that we bring along.  They planted tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers.  They each have a special tomato plant that they are in charge of.  When we go out to visit, they will get to water it and help pick the tomatoes when they are ripe.  They are so excited about helping again this year.

    Camden digging a hole

    Caleb planting a tomato plant

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    ]]>     http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/20/alpacas-and-gardening/feed/     Spring Reading Thing 2008 - Wrap Up http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/19/spring-reading-thing-2008-wrap-up/ http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2008/06/19/spring-reading-thing-2008-wrap-up/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:00:53 +0000 Tami http://welcometoparenthood.com/?p=246

    It is time for Callapidder Days Spring Reading Thing 2008 wrap up.  This time I did not do so well on my reading list.  I did finish the bible study and The Complete Guide to Getting and Staying Organized, a book I would highly recommend.  I just got sidetracked by other books that came my way.  So, I did end up reading a lot this spring, just not what I had intended to read.

    Caleb and I have plugged along at the books we are reading together.  We have discovered that we are really enjoying My Big Book of 5 Minute Devotions.  It is a great devotional for kids (Caleb is 5) and he asks read it each night.

    Non-Fiction

    Fiction

    Bible Studies

    Reading with Caleb

    Head on over to Callapidder Days to view other Spring Reading Thing lists.

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    Monday - Egg Salad Sandwiches, chips, fruit

    Tuesday - Creamy Shells & Cheese, island kielbasa, vegetable

    Wednesday - BLT’s, chips, fruit

    Thursday - So Easy BBQ-Glazed Chicken, sundried tomato parmesan pasta, grilled zucchini and summer squash

    Friday - Take Out

    Saturday - Breakfast - Oatmeal, fruit - Dinner - Papa John’s Pizza

    Head on over to I’m an Organizing Junkie for more meal plans.

    Tags: recipes. menu plan

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