Pie Potluck

I’ve been realizing that it’s a bit hard to host a party and still manage to properly document it:(  But then some say that’s when you know it was a good party!  So bear with me…this one was from back in the fall.

Best Potluck theme ever!  Pies, Pies and more Pies.  Savory and sweet pies.  Pie in a jar and gluten-free pies. I already can’t wait for the next one!

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You can’t have a pie potluck without some sort of pie eating contest!

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My contribution was a nod to my French roots:)

Tourtiere Hand Pies

recipe: Just a Smidgen

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The ‘A’ Family

The last session of the year put a big smile on my face.  We did his and hers pictures…I think you can guess which is which:)  Either way I got to hang with my girl Grace that much longer and listen to her giggle the whole time.  Giggle may not the word because she’s got her dad’s laugh but…you get the idea.  So much love to end with year with…

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Simon the spy turns 6

He finally wore me down. This year Simon, who has become a bit of a bossy pants, finally had his Power Ranger Party.  The party started off with the boys having to attend Power Ranger training camp. Upon completion, they were rewarded with a gold belt, sword and mask.  Ninja sushi and fruit swords kept the rangers powered up for the rest of the afternoon!  

 

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This 6 year old kid skips everywhere he goes which never fails to put a smile on my face.  He’s become very crafty when it comes to money and even though he may only earn 25 cents a job, he’s learned to save up.  His idea of a day well spent is playing Minecraft from sunup until sundown. On cold days he often wishes there were a coat for his pants.  Phrases that often come out of his mouth are: “I’ll punch you in the armpit!”, “No mucho blah blah blah”,  and “I’ll have the usual”, which means cheeseburger with extra pickles. And much to my chagrin if he’s not actually farting then he’s probably talking about it.  It always a world of randomness with Simon!

Favorite restaurant – In N Out.  Cheeseburger extra pickles!

What are your thoughts on girls?  No

Words to describe yourself – Funny and stinky

Who is your favorite superhero?  Captain America, he has a cool shield

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?  Snow Leopard because white is one of my favorite colors

What’s your favorite song?  Same as always, the Thrift Shop song

What do you want to be when you grow up?  Spy

What classes will you take in college to be a spy?  Power Ranger classes

Where will you live when you grow up?  Canada

What country would you like to visit someday?  Russia

What kind of wheels will you own when you grow up?  Blue and red Camaro

What’s your idea of a good hair do?  Blue and red mohawk

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Baby ‘A’ {newborn}

Meet Baby ‘A’.  A little bundle of perfection.  Big Bro lovingly told me that Baby ‘A’ was so new that he still had his extension cord…;)alex1

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