Happy Father's Day

Alright....the real reason I'm posting this entry is because I really slacked off on making this Father's Day truly special for Jason. Well, part of the reason might be because I spent the entire day Saturday trying to cope with a violent stomach bug and was basically glued to the toilet....(yeah, you get the picture). All of my last minute plans were going to come together on Saturday....little did I know I'd be on my death bed.

Anyway, I've actually been thinking for quite some time now about telling the blogging world how truly spectacular Jason really is. There are so many small things that he does without thinking twice and so many big things too.

The big things:

1. The way he totally adores Isabella. It's obvious. The guy is smitten by his daughter and she also by him. He can't wait to see her before he goes to work in the morning and looks forward to picking her up when he gets home and smothering her with kisses.

2. He tries do to what's right. While I'm usually trying to get Jason to bend the rules, he's the one to follow them. I truly do appreciate that.

3. The way he makes me laugh. The guy is really funny. At least I think so, and most will agree.


The small things:

1. He's a neat freak. He loves a tidy house (and never hesitates to actually clean it). He even rolls up the toothpaste when it's almost out and puts a clip on the end of it to make it easier to get out. genius.

2. He's the IT department in our house.

3. He never complains. Seriously. Well, if he does, it's so rare that I don't even notice it. Jason is a cup half full kind of guy.




Happy Father's Day!

Our live-in maid

Yes, it's true. I finally have help dusting, mopping, vacuuming and scrubbing the toilets. Our new domestic handyman is more than I could ask for. Looks like he's a keeper.


Alright......just kidding. Here is the real housekeeper.

The farmers market

We strolled through our local farmers market this morning and I picked up a few delicious items: large, beefy, portobella mushrooms, beets, and fresh salad mix. I marinated the mushrooms for about 4 hrs and grilled them. I boiled and cut the beets and then concocted a delicious salad! I love cooking with totally fresh ingredients. A trip to the farmers market on Saturday morning just might become a habit.

Definitely my child

Isabella is now 11 months old and I just can't believe she's only one month away from her first birthday. Her personality is really starting to show through and each day is a pleasant surprise. Mischievousness is definitely in her blood (I have no idea where she gets it from). Just the other day I laid a load of laundry that I folded on the couch and I looked over and she was pulling each piece off onto the floor one at a time, as soon as she saw me looking at her and walk towards her, she starting pulling the laundry off faster and faster, as to maximize her laundry throwing opportunity. I just couldn't help but laugh and laugh, because I know this is just the first of many stunts she will try and pull, some more successfully than others.

Her 11 Month old Personality:

* She is super curious and observes everything around her
* She gets bored with things easily and must move onto the next
* She loves being outside and watching dad mow the grass
* She loves dad (he's her favorite)
* She loves to play rough and be tossed around
* She loves animals and screams with glee when she sees birds, squirrels, dogs, etc.
* She's independent, insisting on feeding herself with the spoon and brushing her own
teeth.
* She loves playing with other kids and constantly giggles when she's around toddlers

I love that girl.