I've been busy

Not that you would know since I haven't updated the blog in a while. Mostly because I'm working on projects, sleeping or researching more projects to start. Plus last Friday was my birthday & we took a fun little overnight trip to San Francisco. I decided I wanted to go to the California Academy of Science. I also decided I wanted a mini break from the girls to spent some time alone with my hubby so I invited Grandma along. I'm kinda a genius like that.

Our favorite part is the 4 story indoor living rainforest but man is it hot & humid in there. Hence my fabulous hair in these pics.

Thanks Grandma for joining in the fun! And carrying that heavy little girl.

So I lost my sewing mojo for about a month and it really just started to re-emerge this afternoon. I finally got some of my little cousin's Christmas present finished. Her American Girl doll is in need of a new wardrobe. & a sleeping bag. I made a t-shirt, layered skirt, casual dress and a party dress (not pictured) so far. I'm still planning on making a nightgown & panties, a pea coat, a corduroy jumper and a pair of fleece pants. We will see how much really gets done. I have the jumper cut and the fabric for the nightgown sitting out but the pea coat & pants might have to wait.

 

 We've also done a little bit of holiday baking. We have to test out all of the recipes before we make a double batch and pass them out. Luckily I have 2 very reliable tasters.

We haven't really been keeping up with MTMs but every once in a while I'll throw together a little something for the girls. I call this one "Let's dip everything in peanut butter & sprinkles." Even the celery was dipped and nibbled.

I've also rearranged my house, built a compost bin, decorated our Christmas tree, organized the garage, built a shelf, refinished a dresser for Mina, made advent trees for the girls, cleaned out the girls' clothes, chopped down a loquat tree (mostly, the hubby took out the stump and roots today), trimmed the out of control fig tree, raked a ton of leaves, made mini chalkboard "invitations" for my tree killing kiddos, made orange vinegar for cleaning, made my own hand soap, deodorant & laundry detergent and starting growing a new little celery plant from the root(?) of the store bought one.(Yes, I'm going super green & I love it!) And I haven't had time to photograph any of those things.

And since I've been so busy, I've been sore lately. So I treated myself to a pepperminty soak & a couple pages of Raising Chickens the other day.

 

It was so relaxing.

 

For about 5 minutes, until Mina found me. Next time I'll remember to lock the bathroom door.

Apple MTM

Spring mix with apples, croutons & raspberry vinaigrette, mango juice, peanut butter & apple wedges, an apple shaped grilled cheese sandwich & apple shaped simply fruit roll.

Of course neither girl ate her salad & both asked for more peanut butter. Oh well, Mommy enjoyed the salad. Mina & theirs.

No, I didn't fall off the face of the Earth

 I'm alive and the baby's kicking (not that I can feel but we saw on the ultrasound today.) It's a wiggly little thing. Our doctor was surprised at how stretched out it is. I guess most babies are curled into a ball at this point (12 weeks).

 

 I'm way behind on updating my blog. So here's a quick peek at what I've been up to besides growing a baby and sleeping.

Muffin Tin Meals

Nothing fancy but the girls don't care.

 

 A little bit of sewing for the Miss Mina.

 And a bit for my little cousin. She just turned 5.

And a few projects around the house I haven't gotten around to photographing. Like a new toothbrush/towel rack for my bathroom, chandelier and the start of the nursery/craft room. I promise another update by Friday.

Alice in Wonderland MTM

1- Queen of Hearts jell-o 2- "Upelkuchen" 3- black grapes 4- card pb&j 5- White Rabbit hard-boiled egg 6- stuffed mushroom

My little "Alice" was very happy with her lunch, well everything except the stuffed mushroom. But that's okay more for mommy! ; )

 

 

 

 Linking up. 

A romantic lunch. MTM style.

We've had some sick people in our family lately so I'm a little more run down than normal. My elaborate MTM plans went out the window but I think I scraped together something pretty good. Not that my kids ate anything but the candy but whatever I'm too tired to really care.

Hello Kitty banana slices, Reese's peanut butter heart,  Strawberry yogurt w/ heart sprinkles, sausage and mushroom pizza hearts & strawberry milk.

 Fall in love with some other MTMs

Finally another MTM post!

This week's theme was favorites. I made MY childhood favorites but fancier. ^-^

Peanut butter chocolate chip cookie (recipe here), ranch dip & carrots, chicken rice soup and grilled cheese and Hello Kitty shaped cheddar cheese.


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This is the first MTM I've done in a looong time. But now that I don't have to work Mondays anymore so we're back in business.

Thanksgiving themed MTM

Cranberries, sweet potato fries, crescent roll

carrots & half a turkey and spinach sandwich.

And this little guy was supposed to be dessert but she didn't earn it until after dinner.
Please disregard the Christmas themed muffin paper. I didn't know I was out of white.


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MTM- Shapes

Babybel cheese (circle), tomato (spheres), cheddar cheese (star), Quesodilla (triangles), sea (star) cookie



I was lazy today so this isn't the prettiest MTM ever but she at all of it so I have nothing to complain about.




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MTM - Fairy Princess style

I love my new Lunch Punch set.Granola cluster mouse, the Enchanted Forest, yogurt covered pretzels

a strawberry & spinach flower, Fairy Princess PB&J with cream cheese and sprinkles & fruit leather, provolone stars

all on an Abby Kadabby place mat.

And Mommy likes MTM too.broccoli, yogurt, yogurt covered pretzels

strawberry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette, leftover pica dillo and chile verde zucchini burrito and provolone stars

MTM, if there was a theme I didn't know about it.

So I did bunnies.
Bunny grilled cheese, chocolate bunny crackers and M&Ms, strawberries, carrots and cucumber, peanut butter with a bunny spreader, bunny crackers & a bunny egg.

MTM birds and nests

Birds and Nests. Also baby's first MTM.
Thanks for the comments last week JDaniels4's Mom, Lisa, Tinkr & UtahJenny.


Organic grape tomatoes, "bird food", nitrate free roast beef & organic whole wheat pasta

peep pen & peep

lovebird hair clip

"bird food" & a Peep
Spaghetti nest with a meatball egg, and a chicken/owl hard boiled egg.
Chik'n Nuggets & a pb&j ducky sandwich.

Is it an owl or a chicken? In any case, it's got cheerio eyes and carrot embellishments

"Bird food" (organic red quinoa, white beans & organic veggie mix)

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MTM + a neat MTM project

Apple wedges, lollipop
peanut butter for dipping (fingers of course), Annie's homegrown organic white cheddar bunny crackers
fish and a homemade egg roll.
And we did the little flaggy project from another mom. It's pretty cute. I think our tin was fancy today.

She ate almost everything. There were a few apple wedges and bunny crackers left. So once again MTM (& mommy) win. Yay us!

And even the baby enjoyed lunch. She chowed down on egg roll filling.