I’m home! I’m home! I’m home!!!

11/11/2011 by · Leave a Comment

I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited to come home!

Now, don’t get me wrong… Hawaii was beautiful (of course) and we had a great time (of course!)… but with one kiddo who decided he shouldn’t sleep at all in Hawaii, which meant that mommy couldn’t sleep at all in Hawaii…

I have never been so happy to set foot in my front door!

Also, I missed my kitchen. So much. I want to bake… and bake, and bake, and bake!

Unfortunately, I have no groceries, so that might be a bit tough.

And these boys deserve a day off from being in the car.

So… I might have to get creative. But, I will bake today!

Happy 11.11.11 everyone!!

I’ve missed you!

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maui here we come!

10/31/2011 by · Leave a Comment

Tomorrow morning, at the crack of dawn, we will be waking up two peacefully sleeping boys and taking them to the airport.

We are running away to Maui… for a well-earned vacation, and to find the sun!

After one of the worst summer’s for weather that we have ever had in the Pacific Northwest… we need this warmth and sun more than you would believe.

Seriously… I am cold to the center of my bones.

Now, don’t get me wrong… I am still loving this beautiful cold fall weather and looking forward to my favorite season: Winter! (Hello! Christmas!!!)

But… we had better get a good snow-full winter to make up for it, is all I have to say.

Anyways, while we are off enjoying our sun and family time, I will be posting as much as possible.

Probably not everyday, and definitely not many (if any) recipes, but lots of little snippets and ramblings so you can enjoy our trip with us, if you’d like.

Goodness though… I wish you could all come with us! How fun would that be?!

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we’re going on a trip!!

10/20/2011 by · Leave a Comment

Yep, it’s true… 2 weeks from now, I will be sitting on the beach in Maui hanging out with some of my favorite people!

To say I am excited is an understatement… This trip is much needed in this crazy busy season of our lives. I am counting down the days, hours and minutes… I am so excited!

I am more than a bit nervous for the traveling part though. Thankfully we were able to get direct flights this time… transferring planes with 2 kiddos, luggage, car seats, etc? Scary!!

Do you have any tips for me?? Tricks? Advice? Warnings???

Besides bringing the grandparents that is… we’ve got that part covered. ;o)

I have flown with Bjørn as a baby a few times, but never with 2 kiddos… and never with a toddler!

(Thank goodness for family coming along. I’m sure I wouldn’t survive this without them.)

Oh and in case you were wondering… last time we went to Hawaii, we had a cute little 7-month-old Bjørn along. And he was that baby. He screamed. The whole. flight. home. :o( Torture… for me and everyone else on that poor flight!

Now you understand my fears, yes?

I can’t wait to hear your tips!! Bring ‘em on friends!

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if I am invited to your baby shower, I will bring you this…

11/12/2009 by · Leave a Comment
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I stumbled across this spoon online while spending my pregnancy days dreaming of baby things, and knew it was something I had to try.
Anyone who knows me, knows how much I hate to get dirty. And we all know that baby food tends to be very messy, which makes baby-feeding one of my least-favorite things!

This wonderful spoon holds one container of baby yogurt, or one small jar of baby food, in the handle and neatly dispenses the food onto the spoon when you squeeze it. It also has a cap (not pictured) for the spoon that prevents leaks. Perfect for travel (we used this on the plane and in the car for easy meals!), and for any time you are away from your house.
Definitely one of the handiest baby items I own! And I’m not joking… I will give you one of these if I come to your baby shower! :o)
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maui’s makena grill

11/09/2009 by · Leave a Comment
Because I’m hungry, and because I love food, my first Maui tidbit is about an amazing little gem of a restaurant that we stumbled across (and stumbled back to a few days later!)…
Chef Marisa Samuel’s Makena Grill. Just across the street from Maui’s famous Big Beach, Makena Grill is an often packed, tourist and local friendly spot, perfect to grab a bite before (or after!) hitting the beach!
You will find the most flavorful grilled teriyaki chicken and beef (among other things!), succulent fresh island fruits, and ice cold sodas and juices. The food is first come first served… But don’t be disappointed if she’s out of what you thought you wanted… order something else and you will be pleasantly surprised!
This is the chicken plate…

I forgot to take a picture of the beef plate, because I was too busy inhaling it. Yummmm.
Not much more than a taco stand with a few chairs and one picnic table, at first glance this place doesn’t look like much but give it a few moments and the charm begins to show itself.
For those of you who know of Tony Hawk (I didn’t - but my husband filled me in!)… apparently he loves this spot almost as much as I do! :o)
I loved the charm and attitude of this place…


And this is a not so great shot of the grill itself, and Chef Marisa chatting away with my family.
Thanks for such great meals Marisa! You definitely made our vacation’s top 10 list of memories!
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