every morning

i have this nearly every winter morning. oatmeal with tons of toppings. it is really easy to make and tastes so good. i make it the night before and warm it up in the microwave at work - seriously, so easy.

the night before (at least 8 hours), combine the following and put it in the fridge:

.5 c rolled oats
1 c milk or water ( i do .5 c milk, .5 c water)
tiny dash of vanilla

the next morning, i microwave it for about 1-2 minutes (watch it because it can overflow) and add the topping:

1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground flax seed
1 tsp whole flax seed
a sprinkle of wheat germ
about 1 walnut
tiny dash of kosher salt
a shake of cinnamon

check this out for other oatmeal ideas.

a wedding album

from 1979

kitties

valentine making party

for the past four years, my friend and i have thrown a valentine making party. just a fun night to get together with friends and make valentine's for our loved ones. valentine's day was special in our house growing up - with handmade cards and fancy dinners (and desserts), so i have an appreciation for the holiday and celebration. these three are what i made this year - really not my best work!

leftover lunch

brown rice with roasted sweet potatoes, ponzu-marinated tofu, red curry paste, coconut milk and cilantro. so good!

anyone else...

find those long fingernails a little creepy?

28.5 inches

the snow is above my knees.

extra buttons

extra buttons...somewhere along ny route 12. packed to the gills (seriously) with tons of good stuff, all awesomely organized (love that). i got a bunch of shawnee planters.