Thursday, December 8, 2011

This and That

A few moments from the past few weeks in the Olson house:

I had some old apples that weren't very tasty, and I didn't have the energy to make a pie.  These apple cookies were an easier and healthier alternative.  Here is the recipe, if it looks good to you!  http://www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-apple-cookies-30981

Helping Dad get ready for goose hunting. 

He didn't get any geese -- I wasn't too heart-broken :-)

My cutest Christmas decoration

 The after-nap curls
 Snow angels in our dusting of snow.  This all melted and we have no snow.  I don't mind. . .at least until December 24th.




A festive idea I found on Pinterest -- my recent discovery (and love!)



And the tip of the month:
When you haven't seen or heard Sam for more than 5 minutes, you can usually anticipate some clean-up.


DC

A few weeks ago, Mike and I had a chance to go to Washington DC (without kids!). He had a conference, so I tagged along. The weather was great (73 one day!) and the sights were amazing.

Supreme Court Building
Thomas Jefferson memorial at early evening 
Library of Congress
Orchids at the White House Botanical Gardens


Arlington

The Metro!

Old Town Alexandria

We had some very tired feet, but it was such a relaxing, fun time with my hubby.





Sunday, November 20, 2011

Out of the mouth of Lily

More Lilyisms that I want to remember:

* One day she walked up to Sam, squeezed his cheeks and said, "Oh, you tender little mushroom."

*  Before bed, when we noticed something spilled on her pajamas that neither of us could identify, she said, "I better go ask dad.  He's a scientist."

*  During her bath the other night I overheard her pretending with her toys.  One character said to the other, "Hey this water is getting salty.  Are you making a stew out of me?!"

*  At supper she was trying to pay me a compliment about the food.  "Mom this food was your delight! (pause) Or not.  I don't really know what that word means."

*  After some failed efforts of trying to get Sam to play pretend with her she sighed, "He really doesn't get how to play with me yet."

*  After drying off from her bath she informed me, "I think if our private parts were real people and could walk away from us, the bums would be the boys and the privates would be the girls."  She even made herself giggle with that one!

*  While throwing a major fit about the outfit I told her she must wear to church, we could hear through her bedroom door, "I just can't wear it.  I think I am going to be sick!"

* While playing with playdough, she was making a girl with lots of long hair. I said, "Wow, her hair grew fast." Her serious response, "Yeah, I know, she's from France."


She's got spunk, and I love her!