Jan 8

We met up with some friends at a..urr..umm..how do you say..burger joint (GASP!) Yes, we confess, we actually eat meat contrary to what the cows tell us. Anyway, Lydia discovered something else she liked - onion rings. Once again, what 2 year old eats something like onion rings? Must be a growth spurt.

Jan 6

One of my favorite additives to food - mini-chocolate chips. This is my FAVORITE banana muffin recipe. It's yummy moist and no nuts. Alexia one time told me she likes it when she hears the mixer after she is in bed, because she knows she will have something yummy for breakfast in the morning - she's got it!

Jan 5

Tuesday nights are always a little crazy-busy- fun and last night was extra fun (see below cow post). Often I don't finish my dinner and just bring it home for later. Well, my coleslaw for later became part of my lunch today and look who likes it. Who would have guessed a 2 year old would like coleslaw? She got mad when I would take a bite out of it.

Accomplishment!!!

That is a BIG smile on my face. About a year ago Lydia exhibited signs of severe aversion to the Chick-fil-A cow. You know, the panic, screaming, hyperventilation, claw -someone -to -pieces -to get away type aversion. It's not so good when your dad sends out the cow each Tuesday night at dinner time. We thought cow-therapy would help. She only became scared of the room that the cow dressed up in, the cow handler, and yes, even some of our employees that were the cow (shh..don't tell Truett Cathy I'm saying all this). Our cow knew to avoid Lydia at all cost. Until tonight, something clicked she decided with a little safety of mom's arms, she would "high five" the cow. We did it over and over. Our workers were even happy to see this huge change of heart. She liked the soft feel of it's umm...hoof. And, even went back again to give it a goodbye five! I am curious if the love will continue. I guess we are safe to go to Disney and visit characters now huh?

Lots to do

The kids headed back to school today. This morning (at 7:30) I remarked to Caleb that he was up and ready fast. To which he replied "Yeah, I've got a lot to do."

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Putting away the Christmas decorations at our Chick-fil-A.
I actually love being in the store when it's closed. It kind of gives you a sense of ownership and privilege. We usually go as a family every Tuesday night for Family night and it can often get a little crazy so I like being there in the quiet to just enjoy the blessing it is to us.

Picture #1 January 1, 2011

My little Indians were running wild today around this ti-pi. Where? Off the National mall on Independence Avenue.
To ring in the New Year, we headed downtown with no particular museum in mind. We ended up at the National Museum of the American Indian. This is a ti-pi exhibit outside the building. The kids had fun burning some energy on a somewhat warmer day. We then headed over to Chinatown to enjoy quite a vast array of good food.