This And That

30 Wednesday Oct 2013

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Photos that make you look young, but make you feel old. 😉

Taking a work break to find eligible bachelor cats for your single cat:

Getting mail from Muno:

Finding a cotton plant and telling Little T about growing up on a cotton farm:

Those rare and special days where you get to stay up late for a change:

chatting with Preston:

Riding the wrong way.

Three out of four photos feature duck lips:

Learning from cowboys:

And the end of the scavenged hunt;

Sitting in on a lecture:

And the tiniest cups I’ve ever seen. 🙂

Little T Cheering Us On

16 Wednesday Oct 2013

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Life with a three year old

Last night, Little T and I were driving home late from Anaheim. I was feeling a little grumpy, not for any particular reason. I was listening to a song and Little T wanted to listen to a different one, and I was trying to explain that it isn’t safe to play with the iPhone while you’re driving. To make a long story short, I got a bit distracted and went the wrong way in the freeway. I didn’t notice it until we were all the way in Newport Beach because of my deep discussion with Little T on paying attention while you’re driving. Irony!

I told him I made a mistake and went the wrong way, and he said in his little voice, “it’s okay momma! Keep trying, NEVER give up! Never give up!” It made me chuckle. When we finally did get back on the freeway in the right direction, Little T started to cheer and shout that we did it. It made me smile. 🙂

The other day we were photographing the sweetest couple at La Quinta Resort by Palm Springs. The two T’s came along and played in the background. I was about to take some walking photos when We ran into Little T. We told him he should watch the couple walk because they are really good at walking. When I started taking photos of them walking towards me, he started shouting, “GREAT JOB, GUYS!” And was giving them a thunderous applause. We were all laughing at his enthusiasm, it was pretty cute. He can’t ever do anything halfway, can he? The next day we were looking at photos and he said, “momma, they were really good walkers!”

Anyway, there are a lot of things about the age of three that are tough. It’s definitely been the most challenging for me and Big T. At the same time though, there are so many things about 3 that I love. His enthusiasm for cheering people on is definitely one of them. 🙂

Good Eats

13 Sunday Oct 2013

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We’ve been eating home a lot more lately, and it’s been pretty boring. We have had a few fun splurges over the past few weeks though that I thought I’d share.

Loaded baked potato soup, with chives, daiya cheese, and tempeh bacon:

Little T had vegan chili from Native Foods:

Salad for Momma:

And a portobello and “sausage” burger for Big T:

From Linx! In honor of Octoberfest, a pretzel roll with a soy dog, beer infused mustard, and Vidalia onions:

And a plain vegan dog with ketsup for Little T:

And for A spooky Halloween night, we made pumpkins, had dairy free vanilla almond I’ve cream with sautéed apples, figs, and cranberries on top!

About Little T…..

11 Friday Oct 2013

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Little T had his back to school night this week. When we were there, the teacher pulled us aside to mention how well-liked he was. We nodded and said we were glad to hear it, and she said, “No, I don’t think you understand. He knows everybody in this school. He knows the cafeteria ladies, he knows all of the teachers, he knows all of the receptionists, the office people. He says hello to everyone as he passes by, and he plays with all the kids. The cafeteria lady plays basketball with him, the kids in the other classes all know him, everyone loves him. He’s just a happy and friendly kid”. Of course, there are things for him to work on. He has zero interest in any of the projects that require him to sit down for more than a minute at a time. Big T and I laugh because we can always tell which art projects are his because they are the one with the least stuff-or maybe he’s just a minimalist. 😉 His voice is very loud, he’s one of the more…errrr, energetic kids in the class, and he doesn’t always sit patiently in circle time. I don’t think he’ll ever be one of those kids who sits quietly in the corner, but I’m glad that he’s kind and friendly. It’s a good quality to have.

This and That

06 Sunday Oct 2013

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Putting up the sign!!! (!!!)

The last vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookie:

Doggy kisses:

Sparkly nails to celebrate fall:

Stumbling upon Stonehenge:

Kiddy Rock Concerts:

Hay Rides at Riley’s Farm:

Little T’s there somewhere….

A trip to the barber shop:

Telling the barber about all of his daycare woes:

Couscous, roasted green beans and mushrooms, and fresh baked olive rolls:

Take your kitty to work day:

Just another photo bomb:

Daddy hugs make everything better:

Disneyland Vs. Disneyworld, Who Does it Best

01 Tuesday Oct 2013

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It would have been impossible not to compare, right?

Pirates of the Carribbean: Disneyland~we thought Disneyland was longer, better themed, and more charming.

Thunder Mountain: Disney World~maybe because it was a new experience?

Splash Mountain: Disney World~we thought the animation was a little better and we liked the seating.

Haunted Mansion: We liked the Disneyland attraction, but we preferred the Disney World queue.

Peter Pan: Disney World~the animation was nicer.

Space Mountain~Disneyland~we missed the music and the atmosphere of Space in California.

Tower of Terror: Disney World~there was more to the attraction than California Adventure.

Rapids at Animal Kingdom: Disneyland, or California Adventure~this really was no comparison. The attraction at Animal Kingdom was so short!

Midway Mania: Toss up!

Disney World Vs: Disneyland

We loved them both, but we have to say Disneyland. We liked that it was all in one place and that you were immersed in Disney from the moment you walked in the door. At Disney World, it was so spread apart that you could always tell you were in Florida, which broke the show a bit for me.

Favorite Parks at Disney World:

Momma J: World of Harry Potter, then Animal Kingdom

Big T: Animal Kingdom and Epcot

Little T: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios