Saturday, May 26, 2012

Kids, Kitchen, and Cleaning

This last week has been filled with a lot of activities, events, and projects!  I'll begin with 'Kids!'

We painted Ada's toe nails! She has also been letting me put her hair into a ponytail.  I figured out that instaDry polish works great!


Ada also discovered some new 'hats' and that she fits in her old swing.  It has made for a great indoor activity during these hot AZ afternoons! She continues to enjoy her time on 'Starfall.com.' I also brought out a few of the puzzles she received at Christmas. It's a fun way to review letters with her!   
               
                       
                                                  
   


               

Henry has enjoyed playing on his mat and taking baths. Although, he doesn't like the bath, he enjoys the cozy towel afterwards.






Ada and Henry also enjoyed some brother/sister movie time!



 In the kitchen I have been trying to come up with different morning drinks.  I attempted a Strawberry-Lemonade smoothie which was quite good.  I also have started protein shakes in the morning. We had some Whey protein chocolate powder.  I has really helped me get started with these early mornings!


                       
       
           
   


      For dinner this week, we enjoyed some really great homemade sub sandwiches! I found a great recipe for dressing, however, I did adjust the recipe by substituting onion flakes for powder and I left out the celery salt. Walmart sells packaged ham and salami sorted in sections for individual subs which made this quite easy.  I also bought their breadWe enjoyed this so much we have had it multiple times.



 


Finally, this weekend I created my own cloth diaper detergent and laundry detergent from this site!


        

 


 This summer has become quite the project time for me! I am looking forward to many more! Here's to health! (and the home) Cheers!