It has been said a picture is worth a thousand words. Hopefully on Wednesday’s I won’t have to write a single one.
Author Archives: Dawn Marie
Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers
I haven’t participated in the weekly photo challenge in a while. Mostly because I just couldn’t get the picture taken in time. I would have an idea for the topic, but execution was just not in the game plan.
I was able to get a couple of shots in. This week’s challenge topic is Layers.
Originally this picture was supposed to have another layer. Birds. I am pretty sure the worms were out because the ground was covered in birds. Even though I was inside using a zoom lens to try not to disturb them, they got spooked and flew away.
Happy Shooting
Menu Plan Monday Nov. 18
It’s time for menu plan Monday again. And there is less then two weeks until Thanksgiving. Meaning December and the Christmas season is coming up soon.
Are you ready? I must confess, I am not. I thought I would be, but nope. Not yet.
Ian is. Everyday he keeps asking if it is still November. And telling people it’s gonna snow next week. I think he is looking forward to Christmas.
I am looking forward to Sid being able to participate in Christmas this year.
Baby Sid loves tomatoes. I mean LOVES tomatoes. He has consumed a whole tomato before. I absolutely hate them. They make me sick. But now I have to order my food with the tomatoes on the side.
For him.
Menu Plan 11/18-11/24
Mon: Roasted Red Pepper Mac & Cheese with Chicken Fingers
Tue: Slow Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew with rice
Wed: Enchilada Pasta Casserole
Thr: Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls
Sat: Kitchen is Closed
Sun: Beef Stew in da crock pot
Happy Cooking
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Seven Days of thanks ~ Week 2
I want to give daily thanks in honor of Thanksgiving this year. Instead of a new post each day, I will recap what I am thankful for at the end of the week. It is a great way to reflect on the little things in our daily life that we should be thankful for.
7 Days of Thanks Nov 8-14
Nov. 8
This view from work. While I would rather be home with the kids, it is nice to have something pleasing to look out through my window.
Nov. 9
Little Helpers. Baby Sid is such a messy eater that I am constantly sweeping up after him. Sometimes he likes to help. Actually he loves to use the swiffer on the floor.
Nov. 10
Indoor play gyms. With the cold rainy weather that comes with fall, winter and spring here in the Pacific Northwest, it is great to have some place that the kids can run off excess energy.
Nov. 11
Little Artist. The best thing about having toddlers is the stuff they make for you, or just make. I have always been a fan of handprint art work. Ian has been enjoying make handprint as well. So he asked to paint, and when I came back he was making his own handprint picture.
Nov. 12
Cousins. I am close with my cousins and I love that my sister’s kids and mine are so close, even if they are seven years apart in age.
Nov. 13
OMSI. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a hands on learning museum. They have a toddler play area that brings fun and learning together. It is also great because the kids can play in different areas and I can watch them the whole time.
Nov. 14
Brothers. Ian took it upon himself to read to his brother. I just love it.
What are you thankful for?
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