Sonoma & Shrimp

Sonoma is just over two weeks old now. She seems to inherently know what newborns are supposed to do–eat, poop, and sleep. She’s doing all 3 of them far more often than us old folk, and is thus causing some scheduling issues we really need to talk to her about. Generally she’s a very good baby. Cuddly, quiet (for the most part), and still sleeps a lot. We think we’ll keep ‘er. More pics below.

Ruby and Olivia had their 3rd semesteral (a new word) preschool graduation at Union Preschool. Olivia’s last since she’ll be starting kindergarten this fall. Crazy. 

Ruby turned 3 this past week. Her annual checkup with her pediatrician revealed that she’s in the 5th percentile for height. I guess we need to get her off of my diet of bark and mulch and let her eat “real” food! Honestly, we’re not sure why she’s such a cute little shrimp, but maybe we’ll let her stay up in the evening to watch the giants playing at the NBA playoffs ... that should help, I’m sure. 

This weekend we’re at Sam and Kristen’s in Alpine. Sam has recently taken up painting following a 15+ year dry spell (basically since high school). We’re blown away at his ability to throw together such impressive art in such short time, and as rusty as he is!

I made my own attempt. I have far less experience or raw painting talent–but maybe with another 10 years, I can get to that level. 
Also, my sister-in-law Kristen went way overboard (oh how we love her) before our arrival and created a princess castle in the area under the stairs and painted big murals on the walls. Amazing! The girls loooooved it. Pics below.

Recipe of the week: 

Raspberry Banana Walnut French Toast

5 slices whole wheat breat

1/2 c. fresh raspberries

1 banana

1/4 c. walnut bits

1 T. honey

This is pretty simple, make the french toast as you usually do (with whole wheat bread), throw a 1/2 c. of raspberries and one banana and 1/4 c. of walnut bits into a bowl and smash together with a fork. Add 1 T of honey and smother the top of the french toast. Yum!

I'll put my painting first, so things improve from the top down! :)

 by Sam Smith

 by Sam Smith

 by Sam Smith

 by Sam Smith