My bum hurts because I fell getting off the lift. But anyway, Daniela and Thomas had a fun day at ski school and then we took them on a green run one time. They both did really well. Nicolas had more fun drinking hot chocolate and watching TV. He did try awhile, but couldn't get the "V" going.

Finally off to Texas today. I'm leaving for doctor's appointment in a couple of minutes and then it's south to Texas! Yeah!!!!!

happy birthday aunt rita! we miss you

Happy birthday Rita!

Happy Birthday!
We also got you a cat!

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Been a very relaxing day so far.

Haha! Nico thought he was being sneaky and eating candy from my purse, but it wasn't a push-pop!

Happy Birthday Rita!

She blinded me, with science!

Happy Birthday Rita!

Good idea not sending live bees. Thanks for the present Doughers!!

Happy Birthday Rita!

Going to lauren's 2nd baskitball game.

Happy birthday Pooh Bear!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

2nd. Happy Birthday to you Rita Pita!

Happppppy birrrrrrrthdaaaaay Rita!!!

I could go for some oatmeal cookies right about now.

Our small Ninja can make individual-sized smoothies for you too.
Told you V would have the best recipes!

making otmeal cookies

get a magic bullet and then you can make an individual smoothie whenever you want. I keep the cups full of the fruits/veggies in freezer then just have to pull them out in the morning, add the milk and yogurt or the juice and mix. The consistency is that of a med thick to thick milk shake. I do prefer Soy milk to cow milk. I typically use a fruit variety, but banana and a strong berry is good, blueberry and peaches are good. Here are a couple of interesting ones:

carrot-pineapple 3/4 cup fresh pineapple 1/2 cup ice, 1/3 cup oj, 1/4 cup chopped carrots, and 1/2 banana (I left the banana out of this one)

mango smoothe - mango, milk, ice, yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey

spinach grape and coconut - 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 cup packed baby spinance 1/2 cup ice, and 1/4 cup coconut milk -- I didn't like the coconut but really like this with soy. Also, I use all the fruits/veggies frozen so I leave ice out.

kale apple - 3/4 cup chopped kale (ribs and thick stems removed), 1 small stalk celery (chopped), 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup ice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice - I probably left the celery, ice, and banana out of this one. it is good, but not something I would have every morning.

spiced pumpkin - 1 cup ice, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup pure pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.

Let me know if you want more. They get a bit odder from there.

Uncle nto, I heard that it is good to have girl scout cookies in the house after a back surgery, and it just so happens I'm selling girl scout cookies. I have plenty of space on the order form so no need to rush.

no and neither has lolo either

Steam your veggies for 15 minutes, put in blender or food processer. Puree. Put into ice cube trays. Use as needed. Oh wait, that's baby food.

Soy milk or juice, yogurt, fruits of your choice (I prefer to use frozen fruit), mix with blender and you have a smoothie. Making them in advance means they'll be frozen a bit hard to eat and you'll have to wait for them to thaw some. They're pretty quick and easy to make. If you're going to work, you could always freeze one the night before and then it'd be about the right consistency by lunch time.

Surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday morning. They scheduled it in the morning in the hopes I would be out of the hospital by afternoon/evening. The one thing they guaranteed is that I would have difficulty swallowing for a week. So, who has smoothie recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? The more the merrier. I guess the trick is to make a big batch and freeze it? Any other foods with the same consistency like ice cream and apple sauce?

Thanks all :) Matthew enjoyed Matthew's birthday celebration. If every day of being 38 is like this it is going to be a pretty good year. Lauren, has my mii been practicing bowling every day??

I enjoyed Matthew's birthday celebration -- we tried a new Thai restaurant in Springfield, food was excellent and so was the company.

Happy birhtday uncle matto! Your mii says happy birthday too

Happy, happy Birthday Matthew, hope you're enjoying today!

Happy Birthday Matthew! I'll get that steak for you, no worries, I can make that sacrifice for you.

Happy Birthday Matthew! Pay day! School start! Steaks for dinner if you want to come over! I can tell this is going to be a great day! All the exclamation points!

Happy Birthday Matthew!!!

Happy Birthday Matto!