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Friday, November 15, 2013

and then he was 8.....

this is the morning of november 13th, opening a few presents. bella got him a pokeman box he really wanted and i love the joy you see in his expression as he opens it and the happiness in his sister's face when he thanks her. each year he gains confidence as he grows and continues to be his funny, smart, kind, thoughtful and sensitive self (mixed with the right amount of trouble). we are lucky he chose us to be his family. xo

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a week with Che and Fidel

Aidan: happiness is opening presents on your 8th bday
Bella: the ballerina
Kai: oh, to be the little one. so sweet

Saturday, November 9, 2013

quinoa salad made easy.

Quinoa is not actually a grain - it's a seed, which means it's high in protein and fiber, provides balanced energy and fills you up. One cup of quinoa has about 8 grams of protein.
Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids used by the body as building blocks for the development of muscle tissue and necessary metabolic enzymes. Protein is also necessary for the absorption of calcium into the bones and the development of collagen.
One cup of cooked quinoa provides 15% of the recommended daily intake of iron, 5 grams of fiber and is also an excellent source of magnesium.

All I did for the above salad is cook quinoa, add whatever finely chopped vegetables I had, and topped with steamed broccoli and pomegranate seeds. I then topped with a tahini/cilantro dressing I made (quickly hand blended tahini, fresh lemon, garlic, some water to thin it out and a good handful of fresh cilantro).
yum yum. enjoy!

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A: the last few days of 7. making his bday lists (and never impressed)
B: hanging with her "girls"
K: notice his little haircut? a quick cut in the front (and a party in the back....oh my)