Random Musings from a Pretend Housewife (or, A Play Structure and Some Cauliflower)

I worked from home on Monday because Mr. Max had his little last day of preschool thing mid-morning, and then the fetus and I had a check-up in the afternoon, so I spared myself the nonsense of running back and forth from my office and instead, spent the day working (a little) in my bed, tidying up, and making a pretty freaking delicious-if- I-do-say-so-myself dinner for the fam. Meanwhile the hubs slaved away in the rain and fog and drizzle for the third consecutive day on our new play-structure and the boys ran around the yard like wild dogs, oblivious to the miserable weather.

I love days like this, feeling like a contented housewife who has some control over the state of her house-hold, whilst  watching my handsome hubs laboring outside and my kids soaking up the fresh air. I know it's not a very feminine ideal, but whatever, I like bras and I hate my cubicle.

Anyways, I thought I would share with you all the fruits of our (ok, the hubs) labor. Behold:

 

 

 

This is probably shortly before somebody started to lose their mind...

But he survived long enough to deliver the finished product: 

                                                  

Ta-Dah.

Somebody luuurves it. 

His brother was busy inside nerdin' out with some insect books and a robotic cockroach, but he's pretty stoked on the swings when it's time to take a break from learning about the various species of beetle.

I was working on a masterpiece myself. I didn't snap any pics, but as I said, my meal was pretty delish and I had my new and so super easy roasted cauliflower dish to thank for it- mostly. I found it on one of my newest food blog obsessions, Budget Bytes. I love this site, because none of the recipes are overwhelming and she gives you all sorts of nifty tricks on how to make the most out of your ingredients, whether it be by re-using them or preserving them correctly. So, anyways, back to the cauliflower..... ah-may-zing (read that in an annoying sing-songy voice to get an actual idea of just how amazing, or, you know, cook it yourself). OK- here it is- make it. Tonight.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower= mind blowing

Happy Weekend!

Christmas in June

Like I always say, better late than never! I can't believe it's been six months already since Christmas. Here are some of our holiday highlights!


We visited Santa at Grammy's office, and, as predicted, Hud was NOT a fan. We did manage to take some cute pics with Grandma Cath & baby Caden.


We also got to pick out some goodies from Gram's Santa Photo day basket.


A rare hug in front of the MadFam Christmas tree that did not end in tears.

Silent Night.

Charming.

Cousins!


typical family photos. Falala-la


Max and his 3rd Cousin Mimi



Santa was good to them, real good.
Round 2 of presents at Grandma Lynn & Poppa Tom's House.

We're back !

New Year's Resolution 2010: GET BACK ON TOP OF THE BLOG!
2009 saw a return to full-time, grown-up cubicle work for yours truly(slightly depressing, but necessary) and in addition to doing a little bit of account management, I've managed to fit in some occasional blog browsing and I've become a bit of an addict. Not sure if that's a good thing, but be that as it may, it's inspired me to get back to work on this little project. So here it goes...
I'm a bit embarrassed to discuss how long it's been since the last post, so I'll just move on to bigger and better things by sharing with all of you a few of my favorite highlights from 2009.
Enjoy!



Caden Paul Brent Joins the fam, April 29th 2009










Huddy turns 1! Mom makes super cute edible chicken.

Hud walks. Max's world is forever changed.


Max starts swim lessons! Not so sure he liked it at first- can you tell?

July 2009 RIP Konocti- our last family vacation there.

I'm sure we'll find other uses for that noodle.









Sorry Clearlake, but we won't miss you that much, as long as Maui exists.


Happy Fourth!





Max Turns 3!

A visit to "T" in the big city.


Max starts preschool at Noah's Ark!!!He's a "giraffe"- obviously.








Halloween- Downtown D-ville parade (the firetruck is always a hit), a little casual butt-sniffing amongst dogs, a pre-trick-or-treating melt-down that resulted in a last-minute costume change all made for a very busy holiday.





Max & Hud FINALLY get right with the Lord. Better late than never, and actually I highly recommend baptising your kids at a slightly older age because I am tellin' you- Max was really into it (definitely had a come-to-Jesus up there on the altar) God bless my little angels.

So- looks like we just need a little Xmas update and we will be just about up-to-speed . Stay-tuned!!!