Welcome back to Foodie Friday.
Price: $$
Taste: * * * *
S&A: * * *
Value: * * * *
Sala Thai has 101 items on their menu. Unfortunately, we were only able to try two. I got one of my standards at a Thai restaurant - Tom Ka Gai soup. It's a coconut based soup with chicken, mushrooms, onions, & cilantro in it. And it's only failed me once. Sala Thai's version was unique in that all of the ingredients were in larger portions than normal, and required me to cut them up before eating. But it didn't deter from the deliciousness of the broth. One of the best Jake or I have ever had.
Jake ordered a chicken & fried tofu dish with green & red peppers - served over rice. He loved it, but I wasn't a fan. Mostly because I don't care for tofu or peppers (usually).
We both decided that Sala Thai is a place we would visit again - with a bigger group of people to try more things. Well, we'd visit again if it wasn't so stinking far away (we were in the area last week)
Overall Rating: 3¾ Stars
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Bear Bottom
Whenever we tell Sophie it's time to get her tights on for church (or play), she responds with a "Grrrrr!"
This is because The Gap's kid tights come with a "bear bottom". So naturally, Sophie has assumed that all tights are bear bottom tights. Whenever she wears her other tights, she's always surprised that she can't find a bear face on her bum. But when she does get into her Gap tights, it's quite the treat.
For everyone.
This is because The Gap's kid tights come with a "bear bottom". So naturally, Sophie has assumed that all tights are bear bottom tights. Whenever she wears her other tights, she's always surprised that she can't find a bear face on her bum. But when she does get into her Gap tights, it's quite the treat.
For everyone.
Monday, February 16, 2009
"Sophie, Use Your Hands."
This is a phrase you can hear coming from my mouth almost daily. Oh the inner conflict I have with sippy cups.
One one hand, they're SOOOO convenient. Spills are nearly non-existent, and the travelability of one is a lifesaver at times.
On the other hand, she's 2, and can obviously use a cup if she wants to. But regular cups almost always mean extra baths and an extra change of clothes after lunch. And, as you can see, I'm worried about what a sippy will do to her teeth (that she didn't already do to herself at 13 months when she chipped both front teeth in separate falling accidents).
p.s. Another fun thing about this picture - Sophie loves pockets.
One one hand, they're SOOOO convenient. Spills are nearly non-existent, and the travelability of one is a lifesaver at times.
On the other hand, she's 2, and can obviously use a cup if she wants to. But regular cups almost always mean extra baths and an extra change of clothes after lunch. And, as you can see, I'm worried about what a sippy will do to her teeth (that she didn't already do to herself at 13 months when she chipped both front teeth in separate falling accidents).
p.s. Another fun thing about this picture - Sophie loves pockets.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Potty Training is BORING
No one mentions how BORING it is to potty train. You're stuck in the house ALL DAY! Did you know that? I'm not even sure that this will be our final potty training attempt. Sophie's like 1/2 ready to do this, and I'm not sure that she'll pick up the other half right away.
Anyway, that's what we're doing right now. Wish us luck!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Our Friend the Gecko ( R I P )
I discovered our little buddy shortly after we moved in.
One tragic pause to sniff for a fly and BAM,
he was preserved in our doorway forever.
he was preserved in our doorway forever.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The EYE
Around graduation last May, Jake started noticing a tiny dot next to his eye. You couldn't see it, and you could only feel it if you really tried hard - it was like a sesame seed under his skin.
Well, that sesame seed grew. By December, it was like a blueberry. Jake couldn't go anywhere with out some friend or stranger pointing it out to him. So after being referred all over the valley, he eventually ended up getting some elective plastic surgery done to remove it.
Much better, huh?
OK, it's actually a lot better now - just a tiny stitches scar that will also fade in time. Turns out it was a benign fibrous histiocytoma (a tumor). But they removed most of it, and we're hoping that's the end of Jake's plastic surgery phase.
Well, that sesame seed grew. By December, it was like a blueberry. Jake couldn't go anywhere with out some friend or stranger pointing it out to him. So after being referred all over the valley, he eventually ended up getting some elective plastic surgery done to remove it.
Before: (this is actually in October - about 1/2 the size it ended as)
After:
Much better, huh?
OK, it's actually a lot better now - just a tiny stitches scar that will also fade in time. Turns out it was a benign fibrous histiocytoma (a tumor). But they removed most of it, and we're hoping that's the end of Jake's plastic surgery phase.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
Foodie Friday #12 - Giant Hamburgers
Welcome back to Foodie Friday.
Price: $
Taste: * * * * *
S&A: * * * *
Value: * * * * *
Giant Hamburgers is a tiny restaurant located in a grocery store parking lot, next to a Subway. The place consists of an order counter & a couple of booths. The menu is short - hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, etc, as well as a small breakfast menu.
Jake and I both ordered the cheeseburger when we went, and shared a side of fries. The burger was giant. And very simple - the way a cheeseburger should be. Good quality meat, freshly cut tomatoes (I saw them being sliced), lettuce, cheese, and grilled onions.
The fries tasted crispy & homemade, and came in a good portion for the price. I saw someone order a shake, which also looked delicious, but that can't be verified, since it was too cold to actually order one for ourselves.
Jake wants to try everything on the menu, and I definitely want to try a breakfast - which is served all day. This place is awesome, and I highly recommend it. We'll be back. Soon.
Overall Rating: 4¾ Stars
Price: $
Taste: * * * * *
S&A: * * * *
Value: * * * * *
Giant Hamburgers is a tiny restaurant located in a grocery store parking lot, next to a Subway. The place consists of an order counter & a couple of booths. The menu is short - hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, etc, as well as a small breakfast menu.
Jake and I both ordered the cheeseburger when we went, and shared a side of fries. The burger was giant. And very simple - the way a cheeseburger should be. Good quality meat, freshly cut tomatoes (I saw them being sliced), lettuce, cheese, and grilled onions.
The fries tasted crispy & homemade, and came in a good portion for the price. I saw someone order a shake, which also looked delicious, but that can't be verified, since it was too cold to actually order one for ourselves.
Jake wants to try everything on the menu, and I definitely want to try a breakfast - which is served all day. This place is awesome, and I highly recommend it. We'll be back. Soon.
Overall Rating: 4¾ Stars
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2008: Year in Review
2008 was a fun year at our house.
Here's a recap of my year:
January-Sophie decides to pull her weight around the house
January-Sophie decides to pull her weight around the house
February-We do some remodeling
March-Another trip to Mexico
April-A first hair cut
May-A law school graduation
June-A move
July-A massive rainstorm
August-A (Sophie-less) trip to San Diego
September-An independent woman
October-A second birthday
November-A night with Ben Folds
December-An inventive little girlAnd here's to 2009!
How was your year?
(visit my 2006 & 2007 if you wish)
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Our Christmas Best
Here is how adorable Sophie was supposed to look last Sunday for church. Isn't she just the cutest in her cream & gold?
Instead, this is how she looked:
Miserable from a diaper rash that left her unable/unwilling to sit for 24 straight hours, and that kept her, her Mama, & her Papa, up all night.
That aside, we still had today to redeem her cute Christmas ensemble, until you take a closer look at her:
One shoe. That's right. These are her un-worn pair of new Christmas shoes, kept safe in her closet for 2 weeks, only to reappear this week as a single shoe.
This was just not meant to be.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas Morning
Here is Sophie opening her big Christmas gift.
Here she is jumping backward once she realizes what's in the box.
It is a bunch of vintage Little People.
She also got the Garage and the Air Plane.
She also got the Garage and the Air Plane.
Other gifts included a Mr. Potato Head, homemade doll clothes, and a Dick & Jane book. She had a fabulous time all day visiting everyone she loves & eating the things she loves too. And so did we.
Merry Christmas.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Foodie Friday #11 - Humble Pie
Welcome back to Foodie Friday.
Price: $$$
Taste: * * * * *
S&A: * * * * *
Value: * * * * *
That's right. You're looking at the first FIVE STAR review of Foodie Friday. And it is well-deserved too.
Humble Pie is a small pizza place that serves wood-fire pizzas. Again, we went with a big group, which actually makes this place even more affordable, as we shared 5 pizzas among the 8 of us (but with 2 people, we probably would have still ordered 2 pizzas - for variety's sake).
We started off with 2 orders of their french fries, which were seasoned with parmesan & garlic, and were delicious. Sophie proclaimed them to be spicy, but ate them like candy.
We then ordered a Margherita, a Wild Mushroom, a Proscuitto & Pear, a Sausage, and an Artichoke pizza. Everyone liked all of them, and I think the Pear pizza was the favorite of the majority, with Margherita coming in at a close second.
I think you could go there and order anything, and be completely satisfied with your meal. Definitely a place we will visit again soon.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Price: $$$
Taste: * * * * *
S&A: * * * * *
Value: * * * * *
That's right. You're looking at the first FIVE STAR review of Foodie Friday. And it is well-deserved too.
Humble Pie is a small pizza place that serves wood-fire pizzas. Again, we went with a big group, which actually makes this place even more affordable, as we shared 5 pizzas among the 8 of us (but with 2 people, we probably would have still ordered 2 pizzas - for variety's sake).
We started off with 2 orders of their french fries, which were seasoned with parmesan & garlic, and were delicious. Sophie proclaimed them to be spicy, but ate them like candy.
We then ordered a Margherita, a Wild Mushroom, a Proscuitto & Pear, a Sausage, and an Artichoke pizza. Everyone liked all of them, and I think the Pear pizza was the favorite of the majority, with Margherita coming in at a close second.
I think you could go there and order anything, and be completely satisfied with your meal. Definitely a place we will visit again soon.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Friday, December 12, 2008
Foodie Friday #10 - Tradiciones
Welcome back to Foodie Friday.
Price: $$$
Taste: * * *
S&A: * * * *
Value: * * *
Jake and I had been to Tradiciones before, and returned for one thing: the fundido. It's an appetizer, and it's basically a small pot of melted Mexican cheese & a pile of tortillas. And it's delicious.
We went as a big group this time, and when it came time to order our meals, Jake and I couldn't remember what we had ordered the last time. And then after our meal, we figured out why. Everything we got was average or worse. The meat was poor quality, and anyone that ordered a seafood dish left disappointed.
Some highlights though: there's no skimping on the guacamole, the beans were good, and so was the flan.
What we learned from the experience: Stick to the basics. This is a traditional Sonoran restaurant - order accordingly. I think if we had all ordered more wisely, we would have all been more satisfied with our meal.
Overall Rating: 3¼ Stars
Price: $$$
Taste: * * *
S&A: * * * *
Value: * * *
Jake and I had been to Tradiciones before, and returned for one thing: the fundido. It's an appetizer, and it's basically a small pot of melted Mexican cheese & a pile of tortillas. And it's delicious.
We went as a big group this time, and when it came time to order our meals, Jake and I couldn't remember what we had ordered the last time. And then after our meal, we figured out why. Everything we got was average or worse. The meat was poor quality, and anyone that ordered a seafood dish left disappointed.
Some highlights though: there's no skimping on the guacamole, the beans were good, and so was the flan.
What we learned from the experience: Stick to the basics. This is a traditional Sonoran restaurant - order accordingly. I think if we had all ordered more wisely, we would have all been more satisfied with our meal.
Overall Rating: 3¼ Stars
Thursday, December 04, 2008
New Signs
Sophie is taking talking at her own pace, so I'm pretty glad I taught her some signs to get us by in the meantime. We don't use too many signs - just the everyday basics. But then a couple of weeks ago, Sophie invented some new signs.
Sign #1:
This means "straw", as in, "Please include a straw in my glass of milk."
Sign #2:
Sign #1:
Index fingers and thumbs together, then
open arms as wide as possible, very dramatically.
open arms as wide as possible, very dramatically.
This means "straw", as in, "Please include a straw in my glass of milk."
Sign #2:
Scrape fingers over tongue
"Spicy"
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Christmas Lights
Our Christmas tree is up. And because of a Design Mom tip I followed last year, it was super easy to do. She recommended rolling all your lights into a ball (plug at the outer end) for storage. It looks like a big mess, but it was the BEST. Not only did they not tangle at all, but they're a cinch to wrap around the tree.
Definitely something I'll do every year.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Sophie's Goal for the Day:
Sophie's To-Do List for December 1st, 2008
Goal: Grow an Inch
How:
Results:
check and check
Outcome: You tell me.
Goal: Grow an Inch
How:
- Sleep a LOT
(She slept in til TEN THIRTY, and then still took a THREE HOUR nap this afternoon)
- Eat a LOT
................ (See below)
Results:
check and check
Outcome: You tell me.
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