Graham is now six!
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| Graham had a birthday party with his almost birthday twin with a few friends at Stonefire Pizza - these were the party favors |
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| We got to go into Graham's classroom and read a book to the class (he chose Ferdinand) and answer the kids questions about Graham - so cute and fun! |
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| Graham loves Red Pandas and Nana delivered with this year's birthday cake! |
Jason and I are refreshed (even though he worked hard, too) from our jaunt to Jamaica
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| All inclusive is crazy nice - no need to carry money, even tips - at least here - were prohibited and the bottomless fruity drinks are incredible |
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| Jason squeezed in windsurfing and we snorkeled at lunch one day (we could see the hangar from the resort!) and stand-up paddle boarded 3 mornings - 1st time - it was great |
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| We never reserved one of these but how relaxing, right? |
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| Swim-up bar complete with underwater stools |
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| Our room was in the main building (below the red awning) overlooking the pool and we could even see the ocean. This is from my post of a queen-size poster lounge bed - so luxurious. The whole thing was like a dream. |
Estelle is almost two and is breaking out of so many shells! Talking, personality, sense of humor, physical feats…
And below are two fish items - fresh fish tacos - one of Jason's very favorite. He's continuously honing ingredients and sauces - such an artistic connoisseur.
Second fish is salmon with an orzo concoction - spinach and green onions and of course a trusty, crusty baguette from Breadsmith!
Then thirdly is a smoothie with - don't choke - spinach, wheat germ, flaxseed meal - and the full fat orange cream yogurt and banana make the taste! I'm reading a book that believes fully in animal fats versus vegetable and processed fats - even olive oil to cook with - the heat changes it's makeup and isn't great for our innards. Cold pressed, unheated olive oil IS great though. Very provocative, interesting book with a lot of research and science for eating heart healthy from Mary (my m-i-l, thank you!).
Went to a Love and Logic conference last Saturday with Jim Fay. Quite inspiring and wonderful. I had a lot of takeaways and tips for raising kids - Lord knows I need all the help I can get! The philosophy is establishing/'locking-in' empathy and taking anger/yelling out of those situations when we naturally feel the need to; and instead, speaking calmly - that kids will mirror how we act/speak. He said that not only kids, but we all are starved for empathy.
Peace and love to you!
