Wednesday, June 29, 2011

"Healthier" Banana Bread







Okay, Jackson thinks banana bread is the cats pyjamas. So, i can magically hide healthy things in it. So far, I've tried spinach. He totally fell for it. Yes! Actually, it tastes pretty darn good. I added 1/4-1/3 cup of chopped spinach to the recipe (an old banana bread recipe will do), and you really couldn't taste it once it was cooked. I'm going to add more next time, keep experimenting to find out just how much i can put in.

Unfortunately, Jackson is a picky eater, and this is what it has come to. Until about 11 months old, he would eat anything you put in front of him. Now he eats; oatmeal, avocado on toast, pb&j, grilled cheese, bananas, apples, sweet potatoes, cheerios, any cracker on earth, eggs (like 1/2 an egg), cheese, raisins, yogurt, sometimes 1 piece of broccoli, or a tiny bit of carrot. It's no too bad, but pretty limited, and he won't even try most meat. But, the doc says he's healthy as a horse (he's still gaining a pound a month in his second year, which he didn't even do his first year), so we'll let him figure this whole food thing out on his own terms.


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Kids Toys are ANNOYING



Over, and over and over and over. I can't imagine having the dang thing on the "loud" setting. Ugh.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Mudcat Fireworks










A few photos from Mudcat Festival. Yes, we have a festival for a catfish. 

The fireworks show is freaking ah-ma-zing. One of the best I've ever seen. Last year Jackson slept right through it, this year he actually watched and was into it. For a few minutes at least. He's a rambunctious boy, so keeping him sitting for 30 minutes or more, not going to happen.

Marcus forgot to get a shot of Jackson and i at his first fireworks show. Bad daddy.



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True Love.




(He is like, the best thing ever)


I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep. 

-Sonnet XVII Pablo Neruda
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Monday, June 20, 2011




True that. Love this.

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Friday, June 17, 2011

Marcus Sings at Mudcat


Not the best quality, as it was taken with my iphone, from far away. But you get the gist.



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Thursday, June 16, 2011

T.V. Show Rec

If you haven't heard of this show, you must be living under a rock. Or you don't have the FX network (which we can't get in Canada, so you have to watch it online or rent/buy it). Either way, i highly recommend Sons of Anarchy.

It is my new favorite show and obsession. I just finished the third season. (I would say it is even better than Grey's, and i've loved that show for eva!)



When i love a show, there's usually a cute boy involved.


In this case it's Jax Teller. Which is weird because my sons name is Jackson.

Anyhow, you must must must rent this series. It's an action packed love story. It's all about family really. 
I love shows like this, that can really make you see, the reasons behind the crazy things some people do. 
To protect their family, make ends meet, or maybe because it's the only thing they've ever known.





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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Little Habs Fan



A happy boy racing around in his red jammies.

Too bad his team didn't make it very far in the playoffs.






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Monday, June 13, 2011

What We've Been Up To

I haven't been posting much lately.
With the beautiful weather we've been having, i've been too busy living.

Spending hours outside with my little man, gardening, going for long walks, celebrating milestones.

Getting way too tanned, sipping coffee, enjoying a cold beer, exploring festivals.

I'll try and get back here and post more often. For now i hear a little boy beckoning me, to read him one more story.







All pics taken with my new iphone. A certain little boy thought my blackberry needed to go for a swim in the toilet!





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Saturday, June 4, 2011

16 Months Old

Jackson Graeme is 16 months old. 

Seriously, look at that face. Heart melting... now.



Trying to escape his mommy by climbing out the window.


Cushion fort!






Why do they make baby shorts so long? They look like pants.

Jackson is 32 inches tall and weighs a whopping 27lbs. I was really surprised, i thought most kids slowed in weight gain in their second year. At this rate he'll be the size (or at least weight!) of a three year old by Christmas! He is currently wear 18 month clothes. 

Jackson Loves:

Food: Oatmeal, Toast with avocado, cheese, omelette's, crackers, pb& j, sweet potato, broccoli, bananas, apples, oranges, raisins, and milk.

Toys: Cars, trucks, books, mega blocks, sandboxes, and his water table. Boy oh boy, what a boy!

Stuff: Hugs and kisses, rides in his wagon, playing outside, his puppy and kitty.

Jackson Hates:

Food: Meat, Most vegetables, rice, pasta

Fruit: Fruit cocktail, berries of any kind.

Other: Having his face washed, and diaper changes. 

He's started saying more and more words, and is really learning how to show us what he wants. He says; yes,no,dog,mama,daddy,get,woah!, and makes various sounds to let us know he wants something (i know there are other words, but i can't think of them right now). He loves to read, we probably read 6-10 books (board books) a day. He can identify his belly button, shoes, and babies and dogs in pictures. He's also started using a fork and spoon, about 50% of the time. (Side note: he learned about throwing things in the toilet this week. Starting with my blackberry. ugh)

This is my favorite stage so far. He is happy most of the time, able to identify what he wants without getting too frustrated, he can play alone for periods of time, and is the cuddliest little man!
Although, i suspect the next stage will be my favorite too!

I love this sweet baby boy more and more each day. (I will continue to call him my baby boy until he is at least 2!)




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Thursday, June 2, 2011

4 Years Ago Today

We said i do.





It feels like so much longer. We've lived together for 8 years. I can't imagine being apart.

It is hard to describe, to someone who hasn't experienced it. Finding someone that you "fit" with. 

Of course there are trying times. I think what i love most, is that we lay everything out. We tell each other exactly what we think and feel. If you see us having a spat, that is it. We don't hide anything. 

 I know that some people wait a lifetime to find a love like this. 
I'm glad that i found it when i was only 19. I get to live my life out, with my best friend at my side.



So give me your forever, 

Please your forever, 
Not another day less will do, 

From you.

-Ben Harper (Marcus sang this song, as i walked down the isle)


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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

I Hope to Teach Jackson...

Being part of a family means you are part of something wonderful. It means you will love and be loved, everyday, for the rest of your life.

-Author Unknown



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