I braved taking the Sugar Snaps to Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark on my own while Greg was at work. The parking lot was the busiest I have ever seen it due to Spring Break. We all held hands and went straight to the egg hunt which, lucky for us, had no wait. It was fun to see them picking out their 6 eggs each. … [Read more...]
Downward Facing Dog
I used to love doing yoga while I was pregnant and took yoga classes at the gym before I met Greg. I have been meaning to get back to it but have found it challenging when I am home with the Sugar Snaps. So, I bought a yoga for kids video to pique the Sugar Snaps' interest. I have many videos of adults doing yoga already. … [Read more...]
Pesto Eggs and Asparagus
The Sugar Snaps are big fans of eggs and have recently developed a reverence for asparagus too. So, I decided to combine their two loves and it was quite a hit. The nice thing is that it is really easy and would be a great brunch dish. The asparagus really adds to the flavor and appearance. You will need: 10 eggs 1 … [Read more...]
Puppy Graduation
We got our shelter rescue puppy recently. We named her Ember, because the color of her fur is black with sparks of cinnamon and light brown, resembling embers in a fire. She also adds a spark of spunk and fun to our family. The Sugar Snaps are crazy about her. Capri constantly exclaims, "Ember, you're so beautiful!" Three … [Read more...]
Farewell to a Great Grandpa
We heard that Great Grandpa was not doing well after complications from pneumonia landed him in the hospital. We made the eight hour trip out to see him, stopping first at my parents' house to drop off the Sugar Snaps. When we first saw him, he looked frail but had his usual spunk and enthusiasm. He talked about wanting to go to … [Read more...]