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Jenson update: 22 months

Jenson update: 22 months

We had a big month in July.  Summer and Max flew to Columbus and stayed with us for a few days, our parents came for the weekend (and the big car show), and then we drove up to my parents to visit everyone else (and 

Tony Roma’s Pulled Pork Review

Tony Roma’s Pulled Pork Review

I love having quick meal options when there isn’t time for anything else.  Just because I’m home now, doesn’t mean I made it to the grocery store or remembered to thaw meat from the freezer to prepare dinner.  And sometimes I’m just trying to get 

Jenson’s first wasp sting(s)

Jenson’s first wasp sting(s)

Earlier this month when Lo was camping for the weekend, Braxton and his mom Rachel came to visit us.  Rachel and I were catching up and the boys were having a great time in the backyard playing in the water, on the slide, and with 

liveGfree Southwest Vegetarian Tamale Bites Review

liveGfree Southwest Vegetarian Tamale Bites Review

A couple of months ago I bought the liveGfree Southwest Vegetarian Tamale Bites at Aldi’s when they were on special.  I didn’t try them until last month when I was looking for a quick lunch to make while Jenson napped.  I was at the point 

Roos and Mingos at the Zoo

Roos and Mingos at the Zoo

Lo went to a Indycar race a few weekends ago so Jenson and I were on our own for the weekend.  When he woke from his nap on Friday, I made a quick decision to head to the Zoo.  Well, quick as anything with Jenson 

Superman versus Batman

Superman versus Batman

Max was coming to Ohio to visit, so I when I saw these superman/batman shirts at Target, I had to get them. I love how it looks like they are collaborating on some sort of secret superhero project.  Really, they were probably competing for the 

Apple Gouda Chicken Sausage and Corn Risotto

Apple Gouda Chicken Sausage and Corn Risotto

We almost always have AmyLu Apple and Gouda Chicken Sausages in our fridge or freezer from Costco.  They are so good…gluten free, few ingredients, nitrate-free, easy to prepare (i.e. fully cooked), and did I mention that they have gouda in them?  Sold.  They come in 

Practicing his temper

Practicing his temper

As I’ve mentioned, Jenson is all about daddy right now.  He gets tired of being with me all day long, so when Lo gets home, he doesn’t want to leave his side (“daddy, daddy, daddy” anytime Lo walks out of the room). Lately, he’s been 

Jenson update: 21 months

Jenson update: 21 months

It rained nearly the entire month, but we made the best of it.  Luckily he does well playing inside and is happy to sort his toys and read books for hours.  It really wasn’t that bad.  He usually plays for an hour or so before 

Magic Mike girls night out

Magic Mike girls night out

I had a “big” Wednesday night out on the town!  Well, kinda….a night out now is a lot different than a night out before Jenson was born.  The plans weren’t made until the night before, but Lo didn’t even hesitate to tell me to go