:: breakfast of champions ::

eagle hills elementary teaches and celebrates

positive character traits, like honesty and sharing.

ned was recognized today

at the breakfast of champions for showing

empathy

don't you love all the teacher high-fives?

this is ned with his wonderful teacher,

mrs. morgan.

{we absolutely adore her}

in other ned news,

the surgery center called to say

that his surgery {tonsils & adenoids} 

has been moved up to next wednesday.

he is pumped {for popsicles & ice cream}.

i am nervous {because it's surgery}.

please keep my sweet boy in your

thoughts & prayers.

♥

:: sleepytime vanilla ::

all day long, i drink strong black tea,

but at bedtime, i drink this.

here's how celestial seasonings describes it:

With its comforting aroma and perfectly balanced flavor, 

Sleepytime Vanilla is an exquisitely soothing new way

for you to wind down your day.

this post by my dear friend, gretchen, confirms

that my bedtime tea routine is a good thing.
she has several other do-able suggestions
to help you get the sleep you need.
it's national sleep awareness week, after all.

{gretchen & me in the fall}

read more of gretchen's spot-on
professional advice at her blog.
{you cans also find her in my blog roll, over on the right}


♥

sick of sickness

ned's appointment with the

ear, nose, & throat specialist yesterday

determined that his tonsils & adenoids need to go.

pronto.

he might need ear tubes, as well.

so, that's what we'll be doing in three weeks.

for spring break.

awesome.

in the meantime, 

his antibiotics are making him ill.

it's not fun or pleasant and he can't go to school.

we are in that exhausting pattern

where we solve one problem

just as a new one arises.

it's called whack-a-mole.

i'm realizing that there is no such thing

as a "normal week" anymore.

whack-a-mole is the new normal.

i wish there was a prize at the end.

but on the bright side,

i have a brand new baby orchid.

the little teapot is from my sweet pal, mary ann,

and it used to be in a kindergarten classroom.

♥

:: milk delivery ::

do you ever...

have your milk delivered?

we are giving it a go.

our first order:

milk, cream, eggs, 

& squeaky cheese curds.

♥

:: weekend ::

today has been the most relaxing day.

i really needed it.

this little guy has been sick.

so he and i stayed home and took it easy.

{we will see the ear, nose, & throat specialist tomorrow}

these guys skied bogus basin today.

{our local mountain ~ just a 45 minute drive}

never mind that the big guy was diagnosed 

with pneumonia less than one week ago.

this girl 

{in the blue dress and crazy platform sandals}

thinks that now she is 18,

every weekend is a road trip.

{last weekend to redding & chico}

{this weekend to santa rosa}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: penne chevron necklace

i'm mixing food with fashion

over at everythingeagle.com

presenting

spring's must-have macaroni accessory

:: penne chevron necklace ::

come make yours

☼here☼

and here is a bit of etsy inspiration for you

:: a chevron necklace for everyone ::

see them all

☼here☼

♥

:: weekend biscuits ::

marian made these biscuits

last weekend using a recipe from

her consumer sciences {home ec} class.

they were quick & easy & really delicious.

we have eaten them in mostly breakfast-y ways,

but they would be great with soup.

i mean, really, can you imagine anything

that wouldn't be better with a biscuit?

cloud biscuits

preheat oven to 450°

2 cups flour

1 Tblsp. sugar

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup butter

1 beaten egg

2/3 cup milk

notes:

we used half whole wheat & half unbleached white flour.

recipe called for shortening, but we swapped it for butter.

we doubled this recipe.

1. sift dry ingredients

2. cut in butter {until mixture resembles coarse crumbs}

3. combine egg & milk, then add

4. stir until dough forms a ball

5. turn out onto floured surface

6. knead 20 strokes

7. roll out 3/4 inch thick {or thicker}

8. cut with biscuit cutter {or cut into squares}

9. bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown

cutting them into squares is easier & uses all the dough.

we froze the extras for quick weekday breakfasts. 

{microwave for 10 seconds, then split & toast}

♥