http://fouche.blogsome.com It's all about us Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:12:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “…and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6 It all started because of a new stove. Disputes often stem from simple, silly things don’t they? The new stove was a blessing to find on Craigs list- several decades newer than the old yellow one that although I’d grown fond of ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/12/07/435/ Or, decorating with what you have! I love to decorate for the seasons, especially Christmas. I don’t like to decorate the same way every time and love change. I don’t like spending money on new decorations because it’s not in our budget, and the decor is not what it’s ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/12/03/deck-the-halls-on-a-budget/ Owen enjoying some time with his Great Grammy! Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! We had a great trip over to the West side that included lots of family, food, and relaxing. Jude came down with some kind of bug while there and we came home to a ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/30/thankful/ Lots of painting by Jude on his new art easel- and recycling it into some lovely gift wrap for Christmas! Turning our living room into some cozy little play houses… A 3 year old getting over his fear of owls… Hours of playing with cars… …and two brothers having the best of times! What we ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/21/what-weve-been-up-to/ Raggedy Anne & Andy dolls, made by my Great Grandma Bomen, played with in my childhood days. Old kids books- I really love the wording and diverse language you don’t often find in more recent books. Aprons~ the floral one made by my Grammy, (Mum’s side of the family), ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/17/vintage-goodness/ http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/13/a-cake-fit-for-a-3-year-old/ Our sweet Judo is 3 today! Hard to believe that 3 years ago Jude came into this world. We suspected from early on that he would be a smart little fellow with a strong will and we were right. At age 3 he can identify many letters, ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/13/3-years-old/ Supposedly some snow is on our way tomorrow! We’ll be ready in our cozy hats!:) http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/12/snow/ The picture above is the dressed up version of what is becoming a staple meal in our house- home cooked black beans and organic basmati rice (fairly traded, purchased in bulk from Costco). Sometimes we just have bowls of the rice and beans with a little soy sauce or salsa ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/10/eating-less-remembering-more/ Asian Veggie Stew 3 or 4 large red potatoes, diced 14 oz chicken broth 1 can unsweetened coconut milk About 1 Tbs fresh minced ginger 1 cup diced celery 1 cup sliced carrot rounds 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) 1 stalk lemongrass, split and cut in small pieces, ... http://fouche.blogsome.com/2009/11/07/asian-veggie-stew/