My One Talent

I realize that most of you are multi-talented and good at just about everything.  I'm pretty novice at this and that, but the one thing I am experienced with is crocheting...unless its baby booties (let's just say the one pair I tried many years ago would have made a more suitable diaper than shoe).  My current project has been in the works for quite some time, and is finally finished!  I have a special purpose in mind for this afghan, but for now I will remain mysterious and vague.

Pretty Food is Overrated

I'm pretty fed up with seeing pictures of everyone's perfect looking food.  Why does food have to look perfect in order to taste great?  It doesn't.  In fact, it doesn't even have to look good.  Sometimes nasty-looking food tastes great.  That would be the case 99% of the time in my kitchen.  I'm sure people are just trying to taunt me with their Kraft-Food-magazine-worthy-photos, but I don't care.  I'm posting my ugly blueberry muffins anyways.  And by the way, they were fabulous.

Wicho's Cumpleaños

Remember me promising to tell you about the tent in our living room?  Here goes.

It all began in the year 1982 when a baby Wicho was born.  Little Wicho loved all things nature and grew up loving the great outdoors, including camping.  A little Creampuff was also born; however, she didn't love camping quite so much.  The two grew up, fell in love, and got married.  Throughout the years, Wicho kept asking to go camping and Creampuff kept reminding him they didn't have a tent (much to Creampuff's relief).  Wicho's birthday came around and he cleverly asked for a tent (much to Creampuff's dismay). 

The two went in search for a tent the week before his birthday.  They found a 5-man tent and snagged it up right away.  Upon arriving home, they began to set up said tent.  Sadly, the poles were broken.  Wicho cried.  Creampuff smiled.  They took it back and exchanged it for a smaller, but more reliable tent.  Wicho smiled and Creampuff cried.  Now, they have a tent and can in fact go camping.

Tent 1 

Tent 2

camping trip #1

Since Wicho got his presents a week early, Creampuff didn't want him to receive nothing on his actual birthday.  She settled on a TOY he's been wanting ever since he saw friend Bennett with one (Bennett is 2 years old).

Wicho also requested German Chocolate Cake with German Chocolate Cake Frosting.  Creampuff wasn't sure how to decorate it, but her mother gave her this great idea.  Her sister Amber should feast her eyes on this cake which, may I mention, is the FIRST cake Creampuff ever decorated.  She's really talented.

For dinner, Wicho chose Home Town Buffet.  They enjoyed the food and even got a free birthday hat.  Oh wait, that's the hideous lighting.

After stuffing themselves past all belt-holes, Wicho & Creampuff slumped back home, let their stomachs deflate, and enjoyed some YuMmY cumpleaños cake.

Little Wicho had a very happy birthday.

Great Harvest

I just wanted you to know, we found Great Harvest.

The end.

What Luis Has Been Doing

Now that Luis is out of school for the summer, you're probably wondering what he's been up to.  Let me take you into the secret life of Luis.

The other day, Luis was playing with our camera and found our banquet pictures.  I don't know where they disappeared to or how they came back, but just so you know, I am NOT crazy.  I'm thinking Luis rigged the camera to get back at me.  He claims I hide his things and then "find them" for him when he can't just so he'll remember how much he needs me.  For the record, this is absolutely not true.

 Remember those colored pencils I gave Luis two Christmases ago?  He finally opened them up to work on his tiger picture.

For our hike, Luis busted out his dragon-painted walking stick he made last Halloween.  It was very helpful when we had to ford some rivers.

Lu also helped me put together this "noodle game" tutorial.  Some of you have been asking me how to play the "noodle game."  Well, prepare to be enlightened.

STEP ONE
Buy some noodles from the local dollar store.


STEP TWO
Cut apart noodles using a sharp knife or box cutter.

Cut them about 2 inches long...

 ...until you have a buch.

STEP THREE
Learn the game by viewing one of the videos below.

Beginner Version

Advanced Version

You may be wondering, "Was that a tent I saw in their living room?"  Yes it was.  More on that excitement in a later post.

And that is some of what Luis has been doing.