the fruits (and veggies) of summer

Everyday, Rowan 6 Comments »

Do you know the Zucchini dance? It’s kinda like the macarena.

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Look high, look low. You don’t have to look too far Those bushes are loaded with squash.

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It’s a good thing we’ve got friends to take some of it off our hands, otherwise Binnie would be buried!

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We are still having issues with the neighborhood squirrel. He’s taken all but one of our big watermelons. Sometimes nature stinks!

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Oh well. We’ve had plenty of the store-bought variety on hand. Here Rowan demonstrates proper watermelon-feasting technique. One must be competely naked before trying this. In your backyard in front of several neighbors is preferred.

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The Sweet 100 tomato bush is living up to it’s name. We get about 100 of these babies a week!

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All in a days work. The peppers, cucumbers and strawberries seem to be getting a second wind. Hopefully they will hurry up and get with the program.

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Something else that has cropped up in high numbers is Rowan’s teeth. They are all coming in at once, which makes for many quiet nights of peaceful rest.

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The ice cream treats disappear as fast as lightning, thanks to little vampire trolls like this one.

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Brownies. Spaghetti. Bread. Lasagna. Couscous. You can add zucchini to just about anything, and it makes the meal much more filling. 

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But there’s only so much squash you can take all at once. Best to freeze some and save it for February.

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Fresh herbs & veggies make the best summer dinners!  

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We love summer rain showers. Perfect weather for a stroll around the ‘hood.

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RoMama is almost ready to walk! We gave away the walker a long time ago, but Brinley’s stroller has worked as a fine replacement. She’s already taking steps without it, so it won’t be long!

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Upon closer examination, it appears Rowan is the proud mother of twins. The stroller had to be as heavy as she is to keep her from tipping it. What’s Rowan’s weight up to Doctor? About two cantaloupes!

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rowan vs. lasagna

Rowan 9 Comments »

And we’re live! Thanks for joining us tonight here at OscarStew Arena. We are ringside for a barnburner of a matchup! In the blue corner, wearing no shorts at all and weighing in at approximately 21 pounds, please give it up for the Italian Stallion, Rowan!!! And in the red corner, incapable of wearing shorts and weighing in at 4 square inches of cheesy, meaty goodness, it’s La-La-Lasagna!!!

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Ding ding ding! Rowan comes out swinging with a quick right jab.

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Aw folks, it appears this bout is one-sided, that lasagna is already on the ropes!

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And just like that we got a fight! A hard-hitting straight right to Rowan’s left eye!

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Looks like they’ll be going pound for pound, round after round!

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Clinches, below the belt punches, dirty fighting, we’ve seen it all here tonight. Just look at the ugly split over Rowan’s eye! What a brawler!

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Smack! The lasagna kisses the canvas and is down for the count! 1…2…

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…10! TKO! Rowan is the undisputed heavyweight champion!

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guanella fellas

Brinley, Drew, Rowan 6 Comments »

Listen here Rowan. Listen! Put down the remote, unplug the video games, and put the dolls away. It’s time you gain a big appreciation for the outdoors, and I don’t want to hear any whining about it ok? That’s what I thought!

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This camping veteran got right to work helping Daddy haul all the gear and chow for our weekend adventure.

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Brinley was supposed to help, but she was carried away in the beauty of her surroundings and opened up a wildflower florist shop instead.

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What about you Ro-dog? Ah there she is, doing a great job of holding down the tarp while Daddy sets up the tent.

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Rumble grumble. What’s that? Rowan’s getting hungry? Well, find a place for her to sit that’s not in the dirt and we’ll get her served up.

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Let’s zoom out for a better view. That looks like the comfiest camping chair ever Rowan! And fire front property! That real estate aint cheap!

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Brinley and Ana got down to business and roasted their dogs on the open fire. Notice they favored wood sticks over metal pokers for that organic smoky taste.

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Lookin’ real good and burned Scoob! Maybe a bit longer in the fire and then that dog will put some hair on your chest! Arrrrrr!

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Princess Brinley nibbled on her food between lengthy conversations with her entourage.

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Like father like son. Drew likes fire, and efficiency! He found a perfect stick for making twice as many smores and had them cooked in half the time.

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Day 2: How was your night Ro? Lookin’ good.

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The lords of the (butter)flies took their spears and headed off into the forest in search of the elusive Rocky Mountain Snipe. Drew looked high. Sadie looked low… 

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They all looked, hunted, and tracked the best they could, but could find no sign of the fictitious animal. It doesn’t seem that Brinley was too broke up about it.

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All that tree climbing and tracking gave her a nice head full of filth.

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What fun is camping if you can’t get dirty?

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Hey Flame Boy! We are out of firewood!  Hiiiiiiiiiiiyah!

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While Flame Boy chopped wood Hayden and Ana prepped for another tasty round of smores. Who knew marshmallows grew on trees?!

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That mallow’s a flamin’! Tasty!

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Mmmmmmmmm. So what’s the secret to getting melty chocolate?

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Brinley doesn’t really like smores all that much.

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Well Rowan, have you had any fun out here in the woods of Georgetown? Judging by your legs it appears that your appreciation is significant. Good work!

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Unfortunately the florist had to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. There were no more flowers to pick! Time to go home!

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