A Mom Tries to Be Productive at Home

We're big on the slow cooker around here, so when I came across this experiment, I had to try it.

The goal: 9 sacks of food sitting in the freezer, ready to be dumped into the cooker and ready 4-8hrs later.

The inspiration:
http://melissafallistestkitchen.blogspot.co.nz/2011/09/freezer-cooking-slow-cooker-meals.html?m=1

The implementation:
1) Veggies from mom's garden
2) Shopping at TJ's and Whole Foods
3) A few hours of prep
4) The baby tired of not being the center of attention

5) Taste is TBD!

A Feisty Late May

My last post was before my board exam...which I passed...a golden ticket good for the next ten years.

The reward was a visit from dear friends Scott, Palm, and Paul - all the way from Malaysia!

The highlight for you will be seeing Scott's photography. I'll let it speak for itself.

"Braf"

Having some fun with giraffe.

Snuggle zoo

Love some aunt Marnie

Yeehaw

Patriot's Day Sun

Summer in Boston came early, and this chick was prepared.

This chick knows how to have a good time...

What's better than an elephant pool?

Dirt.

Look everyone, I'm standing on it!

Easter Baskets

My Easter basket...

Naomi's Easter basket...

Aunt Marnie, you're so snuggly!

Caught a tiger by the tail.

A New Home!

Thanks to all for your encouragement, prayers, thoughts, and help. We're settled in our new place in Huron Village (West Cambridge), just steps from 2 toy stores, some fabulous restaurants and Mt. Auburn Cemetary (gorgeous). We're so happy here. It has extra space in all the right places - first floor living, a real dishwasher, disposal, space for a kitchen table freeing up the dining room for a play room, a toddler-sized patio, and two separate nooks for studying/working.

This chick had no trouble getting settled. She thinks she's royalty in this chair from Nana.

Baby of Mine

What a gift to parents in need of comic relief!