April 24, 2011

It isn't an Easter meal in this family without a bit of some edible fire.  While I made my signature spicy guacamole, Kyle made his world famous bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers.  Both of these dishes were paired with the otherwise appropriate Easter fare: ham, green beans, potatoes au gratin, Texas caviar, and deviled eggs.  As a vegetarian, my holiday meals are always eclectic.  Tonight I had potatoes au gratin with a side of deviled eggs and chips and guacamole.  Plus the highlight of my day:  Blazin' Buffalo Wing Almonds.  Brittany's mom hunted down the deliciously elusive almond and bought me a few cans!  It's going to take quite a bit of culinary magic to top this Easter next year.

April 23, 2011

I'm fairly certain Campbell must believe every holiday and cause for celebration occurs three or four times over.  My sweet angel has multiple birthday parties and dinners, a bevy of Christmas occasions, and now can add four Easter egg hunts to the list.  While I'm not one who likes the multiple celebration approach, I'm glad Campbell had a few egg hunts this year.  We spent the morning at Riverbend's Easter Eggstravaganza, which had bounce houses, cotton candy, a petting zoo, a bunny ear table, and age-grouped egg hunts.  Unfortunately, the hunt organized for Campbell's age group was in the narrow hallways of the church.  Since we were in the back of the group of people, Campbell only got three eggs.  Many of the parents in the front of the group apparently encouraged their children to pick up every egg they saw, leaving none for those in back.  Campbell wasn't even the worst off, as some left the hunt with zero.  Thankfully Campbell (1) had already had a few egg hunts already this Easter and (2) didn't know the difference.  Do you see the smile on this angel?  Nothing phases her!  

April 22, 2011

Without even realizing what day it was until the afternoon, I had a pretty earthy Earth Day this year.  The day started with a mid-morning breakfast on the open patio at Maudie's, followed by a hunger-inducing stroll through Whole Foods downtown, which culminated in a mango snack break.  Then a trip to Luke's Locker for some new running gear (Watch out for some burnt orange shorts flying past you you!) and a trip to R.E.I. to look for some post-long run comfort shoes (No dice.).  Then, a pretty disappointing run at the Greenbelt (Thanks, IT band.).  A lot of sun, a decent amount of fresh air, and an absolutely gorgeous day.  Well done, Earth.  Well done.