quote for thought…
‘Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.’
February 29, 2008
February 27, 2008
Home sweet home
Jude and I got back yesterday from a fun week in Seattle. We were so excited to see Mr. Fouche, and Jude cuddled into him at the airport for a long time. I wrote about our fun below the slide show- I had lots of pictures so I thought that would be the easiest way to share them!
We got to see most everyone in my family and my sweet friend Erika and her cutie-pie Audrey.
My Mum had the week off from teaching kindergarten so we had lots of fun time with her, cuddling and playing and exploring outside.
We spent most of Friday at my cousin Heather’s house with her girls- Autumn and Cadence. They are super cute and have lots of fun toys and a swing set that Jude loved playing with, and Heather helped me start a Waldorf style (boy) doll for Jude. Fun to catch up with her and see the kiddos play.
Jude and my parents and I went to the Train park with my oldest nephew, Austen, and Erika and Audrey. I have memories of playing with Austen there when he was Jude’s age! How time flies:)
We spent Monday with my brother (Jason) and his wife Lea and Andrew and Alana- their two youngest kids. Their house is in a development that used to be a huge camping ground, so theres trails all over around a lake and ponds, a really beautiful place and so fun for the kids to enjoy exploring in the woods.
We’re really thankful to have had the time to spend with my parents and everyone, and Jude is such a good little traveler.
February 24, 2008
On the ‘west side’
In Spokane they refer to Seattle area as ‘the west side’, and that’s where Jude and I (Jess) are for a few days. We miss Andrew but we’re having tons of fun with my parents, family, and friends. I’ll be posting pics and more soon… stay tuned!
February 19, 2008
A few Fouche’s…
…have come for a visit! We have been spending time with some of Andrew’s family- his dad David, step-mom Merilyn, and youngest brother and sister- Nate and Rachel. Fun fun! Jude loves playing with them and showing off his latest tricks:). We went to down town Spokane yesterday- it’s been so sunny (still pretty cold though) so it was wonderful to get out of the house and walk a bit. Here’s Rachel, Nate, Andrew, and his dad (Jude’s there too but you can’t see him) by the river…
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The clock tower in Riverfront park, |
We went to Merilyn’s sister’s house for dinner- they live about 30 minutes away towards Mt. Spokane and it was fun to meet her and her family.
Today we hung out some more and then went to Coeur D’Alene (Idaho) to walk around the cute little town and then to Tomato Street restaurant for a yummy Italian dinner.
So great to have time with them and show them the area a bit. They are on their way to a jazz festival tomorrow. Jude and I fly out to Seattle for the week, and Andrew leaves soon for a youth pastor’s conference in Ohio.
February 17, 2008
Fresh & Fruity
A simple little project I made when Jude was busy coloring at the table with me- some felt fruit! It will be a gift for my niece Alana who Jude and I will be seeing soon when we fly to Seattle this week.
When I was young I remember playing house a lot, cooking food for my dolls and feeding them at a small table in our play room- these are perfect pretend food for little ones!
February 15, 2008
Love & Chocolate
Who says you can’t have a wonderful date night with a sick 15 month old? Poor Jude has had a bad cold this week- runny nose, sleepless nights, but still as goofy and sweet as ever (with a little added whining). Yesterday I did some spring cleaning (the snow is melting and the sun was out- it almost felt like spring!) and then decorated a little bit for a date night in, with Jude’s help of course. He helped color some place mats for the table with his beautiful scribbles, and carried around the little broom and dust pan faithfully while I cleaned. He even unloaded the spoons and forks from the dishwasher. He can just reach the drawer to put them in and loves going back and forth with one spoon at a time, putting it in the drawer like a big boy!
We had a candlelit dinner of salmon, cooked carrots, sauteed zucchini with lemon and pepper, and mixed rice. Yum! After Jude went to bed we lit a fire, prayed that he’d stay asleep (which he did!) and made the easiest, yummiest chocolate fondue- you just heat up 1/2 cup of half & half or heavy whipping cream over medium-low heat until hot, then take off heat and add 9 ounces of chopped chocolate (I like dark, semi-sweet, but you can use whatever kind you prefer). Let it sit a few minutes, stir, and pour into fondue pot.
We dipped tart oranges, banana, pretzels, dried cranberries, and marshmallows.
(Alisha- those are the beautiful dishes you gave us from Japan!)
We also watched a movie that we had never heard of but ended up really liking- it’s an Italian film with English subtitles called ‘The Tiger and The Snow’. I highly recommend it- funny, sweet, set in Italy- what could be better?:) Roberto Benigni from ‘Life is Beautiful’ (one of my favorite foreign films) is the main character.
February 14, 2008
V-Day
Happy Valentine’s day everyone!
Especially to my amazing hubby and my sweet little boy!
February 13, 2008
Vroom vroom!
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Little blue car… |
This is the little felt car I made for Jude- he likes to make it go ‘vroom vroom’ and throw it like a ball. Much satisfaction in seeing him play with something I made! Unfortunately the fate of the other 2 cars that were supposed to come with it is a sad one… in a moment of total lack of sleep and craftiness I completely ruined them- yes both of them within a 5 minute period, threw out the felt, and gave him the one car. One felt car is enough for now- I’m tucking away the patterns for future use and moving on to bigger and better things! (like napping!!)
February 12, 2008
Art, 1 year old style
A new blog I’ve been inspired by- ‘The artful parent’ about living a
creative life with kiddos. Fun stuff even if you don’t have little ones!
