Since Simon loves football so much, we figured he had to see the last game of the year. Unfortunately it started at 5:30, which is right at the end of dinner and about time for him to go upstairs for bed. We decided to watch the pregame show and have a special picnic dinner of nachos watching TV.
We laid out a blanket and set up a special place mat (food stays on the mat!) and Simon LOVED it. Football, eating on the rug, watching TV during dinner, eating nachos for dinner - so many things to love. I think we have a new Super Bowl tradition.
Lillian laughed last week for both Jenn and Stacey and as a result both Alan and I tried like crazy to make her laugh for us all weekend. We did finally hear it (a super cute, happy noise that sounds a bit like a coo with a catch in the middle) but she did it on her own terms - so despite many minutes of video there is no recording of her laughing. However the below videos have some great expressions - smiles, muppet sad face, amazement at both mama and daddy's funny faces. Luckily because I'm the video taker you can't see any of my funny faces.
In the morning Lillian was dressed for Super Bowl Sunday. She threw up on these mid-day though and moved on to outfit number three for the day for the next video. Muppet sad face shows up in this one a few times.
She had *just* laughed for us so I pulled out my phone thinking I could catch it for you. As a result, this was taken during Super Bowl half time and you can see the colors reflected on the back of her head.
I got a noodle making attachment to my kitchen aide for Christmas and last Sunday Colleen and Joe came over so Colleen and I could make noodles. We had a noodle off and each made our own set. I used my machine and Colleen rolled hers out by hand. We made a super quick, lovely sauce with a fresh tomato and basil base with parmesan cheese. It was a great afternoon with a delicious result!
