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Catherine's Blog: April 2015
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The Third Grade Year. Tuesday, April 21, 2015. As of last Wednesday, Lucy (and her good pal Maansii) became the latest swimmers to join the Team Santa Monica Pre-Competitive Swim Team, the Sea Monkeys! The girls, along with other local kids, will train twice a week and they are super excited about it! Catherine (aka Lucy's Mommy). Thursday, April 2, 2015. Then it was time for nightgowns and teeth brushing which took a long time due to the mass quantities of dancing that also occured at the same time.
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Catherine's Blog: Happy National Luau Month!
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The Third Grade Year. Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Happy National Luau Month! Last month, Lu asked, "What are we doing for National Luau Month? May is National Luau Month! I was unaware that luaus had an official month (but thank you to Oriental Trading company bi-monthly catalog for alerting us to each under recognized holiday). They are already excited for next year's celebration of this very important month! Too bring it up a level, I guess Matt will have to learn a fire dance. Catherine (aka Lucy's Mommy).
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Catherine's Blog: July 2014
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The Third Grade Year. Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Center of the Universe. At her science camp, Lucy learned all about space travel and the solar system. And she even created her very own solar system hat, fashioned from a bright umbrella. I think it could start a fashion trend. Catherine (aka Lucy's Mommy). Saturday, July 19, 2014. 1st Annual Kids Choice Sports Awards! She rocked the after party, getting her face painted and trying all the games as well as sampling the Green Slime Slushies! 2 Teeth in 3 Days.
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Catherine's Blog: March 2015
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The Third Grade Year. Monday, March 30, 2015. This past Friday and Saturday, Lucy again joined in the fun for the Kids Choice Awards! On Friday, she delighted in attending the pre-awards show shindig at Santa Monica Airport's Barkar Hanger. She sped through the the colorful obstacle course, danced, sampled tasty treats, decorated cookies, and made lots of crafts! The next night was the big show at the Forum, and as you can plainly see on her face, she was so excited! Catherine (aka Lucy's Mommy). Her exp...
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Catherine's Blog: 2 Plays in 4 Days!
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The Third Grade Year. Monday, May 18, 2015. 2 Plays in 4 Days! Lucy showed off her acting chops by performing in two plays in four days! For the first, she donned a grey wig, fake glasses, and a super comfy nightgown to portray Red Riding Hood's grandmother in the first grade production of Fractured Fairytales. Her good pal Maansi portrayed one of the three little pigs, and the girls delighted in wearing such silly costumes in school! Catherine (aka Lucy's Mommy). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Holly Cooks: Thai Pot Pie
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Monday, November 15, 2010. About a year ago, I made a Curry-Kaffir Lime Chicken Pot Pie, out of Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro Cooking. A fabulous cookbook that has been my favorite lately). The pot pie was delicious, and I'm not sure why it took me a whole year to make it again (maybe because it's not a quick, easy, healthy midweek meal), but when our friends Mike and Raquel came to dinner last weekend, I took the opportunity to make it again. With a few changes. 2 tablespoons finely chop...
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Holly Cooks: Monterey Weekend
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012. We took a short weekend jaunt to Monterey over President's Day weekend back in February. Aunt Kelly joined us so Scott and I could sneak away for a romantic dinner for two. But the main reason for the trip was the aquarium! Now that Jaynie is one, it is so fun to go places with her. She loves to watch everything going on around her, and is so excited to see new things. At the aquarium, she was ecstatic! Pretty much her face the whole time at the aquarium. Oopslost me shoe Daddy.
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Holly Cooks: Linguine with Cacio e Pepe
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Sunday, April 29, 2012. Linguine with Cacio e Pepe. Oooh, a food post! Last weekend, after Jaynie was sound asleep, Scott and I broke out our cast iron skillet, some fresh scallops, and dried pasta to whip up this amazing dinner. I was in charge of the linguine, and Scott threw together a quick lime-butter sauce for the scallops (I'd like to point out that the lime-butter scallops were my idea.I was the creative genius, and Scott was solely my kitchen minion). I just whipped it up! 1 pound dried linguine.
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Holly Cooks: Stocking Up for Baby
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Saturday, October 23, 2010. Stocking Up for Baby. I took a cue from the cookie dough and froze the pesto in ice cream scoops too. I will let you know this winter how user-friendly that has turned out to be! For the tomato sauce, I measure 1 cup servings and used the Food Saver to vacuum seal in plastic bags. Easy and ready to defrost and toss on some noodles when the baby is crying. Here's the recipe for the easiest tomato sauce. Scott taught me how to make this years ago, and I love it! As for pesto, Il...
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Holly Cooks: Open Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich
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Thursday, September 9, 2010. Open Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich. Now is the time to indulge in summer tomatoes! In my opinion, they are always the best in late summer/early fall. If you don't have a garden to feed your tomato hunger, then head over to your local farmer's market to pick up some beauties. Open-Faced Summer Tomato Sandwich. Four 1-inch slices of crusty white bread (rustic sourdough, ciabatta, etc.). 1 garlic clove, peeled. 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto. Preheat the broiler. Broil the...
