Circus Acrobats/ Gymnasts

The boys and girl have been having personalized gymnastics sessions this entire week.  So when we went to see Ringling Bros this morning, it only ignited a small fire for tumbling and risk taking.  Here is what my circus acrobats were doing all afternoon. Action shot of somersaults and costume change. 

But, I have to tell you that I had not been to the circus in at least 30 years.  At least, the last I remember going I was VERY young and I can't remember my baby sis with me.  So at least 30 and I am stickin to that story.

Anyway, it was so much FUN! Outrageously expensive for concessions but, the show itself was GREAT! All the kids loved it.  I hope the boys don't try the flaming guy cannon ball or the high wire act. That could be a bad thing in this house.

I wish I had taken my camera but, I didn't know if they would allow it in or not. They would :( So I missed out on beautiful photos but, I did get to see the whole show. Yay!  This was the most fun I had all year long. I think the kids feel the same way.

Lunch Lesson

Kid3:If you are upset, you should eat something. Then you feel better.
Me:Yes, you do feel better if you eat but, if you are upset you should hug, pray, practice quiet time, or exercise.
Kid2:Because you should eat when you're hungry.
Me: Yes, and because if you are upset a lot you will have to eat a lot.
Kid1:And then you will get fat and be upset so you have to eat more. And end where you started.

I guess they don't need an emotional eating lecture. They have all got it down.

Healthy Pancakes?

This is what I made for myself this morning.  They are supposed to be healthy but, I don't know if they are or not.  They don't taste healthy (you know like cardboard with salt on top).  I loved them, not too sweet and super decadent for breakfast. I had two of these and they are so filling.  No syrup needed but, you can add it if you are drawn to maple syrup sin. :o)

There is no refined sugars. Minimal dairy. And lots of good stuff like whole wheat flour and raw oats, bananas, vanilla, an egg or flax instead (I didn't have any). I tried, I like them, my kids think they have too much banana flavor for pancakes. It is like eating a breakfast bar. The recipe says 3.5 pancakes is 400 cals but, I swear that 2 will be plenty for anyone. Gonna freeze the extras and eat them on my run days.

I will save some for my heart throb.  He left early today so he didn't get to try them.  ♥

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Snaps from our visit to HMNS. It was really a good time! Here is some of what we saw.

Don't you want to know what he was saying to little brother? Notice little brother stopping him? They had a discussion about this display. My little intellectuals.

The Four Most Important People

♥This is all I see.♥

Old Cherry Salsa

Every wonder what to do with those old cherries in the fridge that no one wants to eat because they are getting a little wrinkly? They aren't moldy or soft, they are just not show room shiny. They are like the middle aged cherry. :o( Okay, if you have wondered, then I have something you might like.

You guessed it.  I decided to make a salsa out of them. And you know that they are fresh and tasty and very satisfying in a salsa.  Go figure.  This is what it looks like once it has been lightly charred and whirred in the blender.

Hubby, please bring home some corn chips to eat with this.  I can't believe all I have in the pantry are those blasted Doritos. Ha!   There are all versions of recipes of salsas on line so I won't bother writing a recipe down. In fact, I think this one was a blend of 5 different web sites.  (I did put cilantro and tomatoes in it, I just didn't have any left over for the glam shot.) Salsa, is always done to taste anyway.

Isn't she lovely?

♥

 

Isn't she wonderful?