Little Princess

Today I worked from home since the roads in Oxford were icy for the morning commute. Lydia was playing so sweetly this afternoon, and I got a lot of work done. In the early afternoon I got the pipe cleaners and colander out since she likes goofing around with those. A few minutes later I looked over and she had a pipe cleaner crown on. I got some video of her putting the crown on and playing with the colander. I'm pretty sure she is saying "baby" in the first video.

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Brown Sugar Bundt Cake

My book club friends are in for a treat tonight because I made a Brown Sugar Bundt Cake with a Butterscotch Glaze. The recipe is from The Back In The Day Bakery Cookbook. (Casey, it is the gift that keeps on giving.)

I have not cut a slice yet, but I did have a spoonful of the glaze. My word it is good. The cake is lightly flavored with ground cardamom and lemon zest. My home smelled amazing as it baked last night.


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Monday Morning

I can't seem to concentrate this morning. Lydia woke up in the middle of the night and had multiple long conversations with her lovies and stuffed animals. So, instead of working, I'll share some videos.

I found this video yesterday on a old (broken) iPhone that we use in Lydia's room as a sound machine. Who knew that pulling old clothes out of a bag could be so much fun? Lydia looks so tiny in this video!

Here's a quick one a took this weekend. Photographic evidence that my child eats broccoli. At least she did yesterday, smothered in yummy sesame seed dressing.

Kombucha Tea: My New Favorite

Have y'all tried it? This "Trilogy" flavor is good. Kombucha, raspberry juice, lemon juice, and ginger juice. I love the sour flavor.

According to multiple articles, the stuff is better for you than soft drinks.
http://www.refinery29.com/kombucha
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/30/226531998/kombucha-magical-health-elixir-or-just-funky-tea

Oh, and the pic is my desk at work today.

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Play Time

The weather was insanely gorgeous on Monday, so we got outside for some playtime with Lydia. We have a long flat driveway that is going to be great for ride toys and such. We pushed her up and down the driveway on her puppy toy. My body hurts now just thinking about it.

Any recommendations for ride toys that can be easily pushed by parents but transition to kid-propelled?

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Lydia and Walle

I'm not quite sure what got into Walle the other night. He actually let Lydia get within a foot of him, then he let her touch him. That's a big deal around here, folks, so I am glad I captured it. Usually Walle bolts quickly when he sees Lydia coming his way.

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