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Long time no see...

Hi All,

Life's been so busy. BUT I do have a monumental occasion to share with you all.

Okay. Maybe not monumental, but it's a big deal for me because I've been wanting it for so long.

We finally bought an SLR.

Looooooooove it!

Take a peek, the pictures are amazing:


That lasagna looks good, doesn't it? It's been a work in progress. The culmination of a very long arduous process finding the perfect balance between cheese, sauce and meat. Each component requiring numerous trials in the great search for cheesy, saucy, lasagna perfection.



These gorgeous little gems are quick, easy and delicious beyond belief. Make sure you buy good tomatoes. These are Sun Golds and Sweet Reds. Toss in olive oil to coat along with finely diced garlic*. Drizzle 2-3 tbsp of good aged balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes; good balsamic vinegar is sweet and a little thick almost like a reduction. A typical bottle will cost ~$20, but trust me -- well worth the money. Drizzle the vinegar over the tomatoes, toss and you will see that they form tiny beads on the tomatoes...add sea salt and pepper to taste and you have a very savory summer salad that could make you weep with joy. Seriously, takes less than 5 mins to create.

*Note: you want to make sure to put the garlic in with the olive oil. Add later, and the balsamic vinegar will stain the garlic. It's prettier this way. Remember: you eat with your eyes!

[Forgot to mention the basil. Sprinkle with a chiffonade of basil. Now, it's perfect.]

Since we spent so much on our camera, I've resolved to eat at home for the rest of the month. Perhaps posting pictures of our dinner will allow me to use my camera and force me to cook every night!

Anyhoo...goodnight dearly beloved. I'm falling asleep...sweet dreams, Everyone.

It's Too Funny...

Reading this article will make you younger.

I say this because the article will make you laugh.

And laughing is proven to keep people young.

...Ah, so correction:

Reading this article will keep you young.

Because laughing is good for you and some sort of anti-aging treatment.

So go. Read on. Laugh. And live longer.

You can pay me later when you look in the mirror and see the fine lines magically fade away...

http://babble.com/The-Sleep-Trainer-How-I-gradually-came-around-to-the-cry-it-out-method/index.aspx

Babyshower? More like Baby-monsoon!

A few weeks ago, Susie's closest friends threw her the biggest babyshower that I have ever been to, heard of and/or seen. She had close to 40 people and her friends did such an amazing job. I was amazed at what a fabulous shower her friends put together for her. My sister-in-law, Grace, hosted the event at her home and we had a wonderful time.

I made a diaper cake for the first time.

And made soup shots for the first time.

It was quite the fancy affair. Hence Baby-Monsoon.

Noah learns his A...maybe B?

A-B-C's. Slowly but surely Noah WILL learn! I'm inclined to say that he made it to E in this video...but then again, I am his mother and prejudiced to the touch of genius I am certain he possesses. Ok, maybe not touch...more like the iron fisted smack down.

Potty Training...Training

We've begun potty training...kinda.

It's called "progressive training"...we haven't really gotten to actual elimination into the potty, but we have been introducing Noah to the potty and having him sit on it every now and then.

Unfortunately, Dave and I need 'Potty Training Training'. It's a lot of work trying to remember to get Noah on the potty 3 times a day, one minute at a time, 7 days a week. I should make a sticker reward chart for ourselves for remembering to potty train.

As you can see, we got Noah on the potty once last week. It's unfortunate that Noah must pay for our sins. He doesn't get his buggy rides because he doesn't get the opportunity to earn the stickers to get him his ride. Bum deal!

Please & Thank You.

Noah has begun to learn his words. Slowly but surely we are getting Noah to use words!!!