a little catch up

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 A smitten kitchen event. Lisa hosted the last family night and suggested we all bring our required dishes made with recipes from the inimitable Deb Perelman. I heard many laments that the food didn't turn out like the pictures - it's safe to say that Deb has clocked many more hours in the kitchen than us, at least making these particular dishes. Wendy brought the vegetables which the dullards males among us didn't like. The chocolate chip brioche was met with much enthusiasm. And who doesn't like mashed potatoes and meatballs? For my part, the cake I made was a little dry. I baked it the lower amount of time and when I took it out of the oven, I could tell it was already overbaked. And I know I look like a moron in the picture, but I don't even care any more.

 Lake Geneva: Jeremy and I took a little trip to Lake Geneva minus the kids at the beginning of March. There's not a lot to do up there at that time of year - too warm for winter stuff and too cold for summery stuff. So what better thing for two house junkies to do than snoop around by the more expensive houses by the lake? You can tell we have a mutual house type. :) The last house wasn't one that we liked in particular but we did have fun guessing how many millions such a huge house on such a huge lot in a primo spot by the lake would cost.

Creation Museum: The following weekend we went to the Creation Museum and then a spacious house in Cincinnati with Jeremy's family. We celebrated Lydia, Lexi, and Mad's birthdays while there. Lexi and Mad got adorable matching outfits from Grandma.

Tree planting. Jeremy's reminded me a few times that I'll be spending my summer watering trees. Can't wait.

Trying to keep the heasel and sheasel from maiming each other. And they crawled into the dryer voluntarily, in case you wondered.

A new entertaining activity for the kids.

It worked pretty well until Mad figured out she could put it in her mouth. I guess I've got to keep that nuk in there while she plays. :)
We went to a marriage seminar the other weekend - I came home with a large stack of reading material. I have lots to learn, a lot to maintain.
The wedding stuff is under control. (I think.)
I think that just about catches me up on the last month or two.