Edible Art

My Dad used to make pancakes in all shapes and sizes when my brother
and I were growing up. I've enjoyed passing on this fun tradition.
The kids requests so far include Lighting McQueen, dinosaurs,
butterflies, princesses, snakes, and circles. That's right, circles!
Strangely, that's one of their favorite's. :) Here's a blueberry bird
on the griddle from this morning. They sure eat well on pancake
days. :)

Cool Readings

They wanted to wear their sunglasses for most of the day today.
Juliana's ended up upside down almost as often as not.

Snow Day!

We ventured out into the snow today and getting dressed was as much
fun as playing in the snow. :)

A 1st

Isaiah's first restaurant experience was Rosa's Mexican. He slept
well the whole time we ate. I'm sure he'll get his share of Mexican
food later. :)

Listening face?

At Peace

Isaiah's Granny

Isaiah's Great-Grandmother

Isaiah Daniel. :)

Isaiah Daniel Sims...

...was born at 1:17am. He weighed 5 lbs. 13oz. and was 18 1/4" long.
He is perfect and beautiful!

Un Tradición En Mi Familia

Kristina was finally able to pick up her plate last night. Doesn't it look great?! She was inspired by the "Waechtersbach Plate" tradition to create something comparable. But, I really like the Spanish touch! Here is the description of the Waechtersbach Plate from Amazon.com:

"It was a time honored tradition among early American families when someone deserved special praise or attention, they were served dinner on The Red Plate. Today this custom, so dear to early American families, returns to remind us a simple reward can mean so much. The Red Plate is the perfect way to acknowledge a family member's special triumphs . . . celebrate a birthday . . . praise a job well done . . . reward a goal achieved . . . or simply say "You are Special Today". When The Red Plate is used, any meal becomes a celebration, honoring that special person, event, or deed. It is a visible reminder of love and esteem, a way of showing someone dear to you they are appreciated and remembered."

I'm really looking forward to many years of special family memories spent around our dinner table.