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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Bugs and Boys
Big brother finds bugs for Benjamin, which he loves. Benjamin will look through the grass, grab a handful of it and questionably ask me "Bug?" No buddy but if there was I don't think it stood a chance.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Life lateley
Our lives have been so full lately and busy busy. There have been days of playing in the mud...again, fundraisers, Easter, road trips, just hanging out and of course doctors appointments to keep the littlest Steinberg in check.
Our Korban boy had become the poster child for the walk for life this year. It's a weird thing to be running my weekly errands and spot a poster with my oldest sons face on it. But it is also a great thing to see it supporting God given life. He was given a costume as well to match the "Uncle Sam" poster which he wore proudly with a little bit of shyness which was to be expected but it was nothing a little Yogurt barn bribery couldn't fix. We kept reminding him of how much this was going to bless lots and lots of unborn little baby's and help mommy's to make a choice for life for that baby. It breaks my heart the things our children will have to learn to understand as they grow up. How do you explain it to a 3 year old? I was trying so hard not to cry while telling him that some mommy's cannot take care of their baby's but that there are other ways that the baby can have a family and a good life and so we are trying to help them do that. So here is our little Uncle Sam waiting for sponsors!
Then there was Easter! We all look forward to this every year with much planning and great anticipation and joy for the very reason we celebrate at all. I am so thankful that Korban's focus was not all about the eggs or even the egg hunt! Benjamin still just goes with the flow and does what big brother does but next year he will understand even more....that Jesus is risen! It cracks me up, Korban has to be the most modest egg hunter I have ever seen. Totally him, just taking his time and marveling at each one he finds. Benjamin doing his thing, pick it up put it in the basket....oh there is candy in these! Forget the rest I just want to eat candy! We had so much fun with family and just being outside in the most beautiful Easter Sunday weather....Thank you God, it was much appreciated:)
Two days after Easter, the boys and I headed out to Utah to go home with Grammy and Grandpa. Road Trip! Korban loves riding in Grandpa's "Big truck" so that was a plus and even better was getting road trip food.....Slim Jims! Only bummer of the whole trip was having the worst head cold ever and not just for me but My dad and Benjamin as well! I honestly went through 6 boxes of tissues with the help of Benjamin. Josh had a cold as well but got through the worst of it before he flew out to Utah to be with us. I'm blaming the sugar and being out in the cold night air during Easter weekend. Your probably thinking, "bummer! Go all the way Utah to visit your parents and you can't even have any fun!?" Not at all the case. The great part was that my mom was there to help take care of the boys and I, I did not have to cook and or bathe anybody, It snowed enough for a snowman and we really really just had to relax and do nothing. Korban and Benjamin had sooooo much fun with their Grammy and Granpa even though Benjamin did not quite care for the snow.
And all the other fun things we have been up to? Just day to day life. Boys in the mud.....
Benjamin picking flowers for mommy....
Sleeping in a big boy bed......breaks my heart but not my back! And the work plus rewards of baking.
These are two of my 7 nieces. Hailey just turned one and she really makes you work for smile....I mean look at that face! She is not going to crack. And then there is Claire. She and Benjamin were trying and trying to blow bubbles. She finally blew a bubble and was so happy about it! She gave me the same reaction every time...cracked me up:)
Aren't these the simple blessings and pleasures in life? So carefree to be a child, really.
P.S. Please ignore my sloppy photo arrangements on my blog....I'm still getting used to the new set up and it is driving me mad!
Our Korban boy had become the poster child for the walk for life this year. It's a weird thing to be running my weekly errands and spot a poster with my oldest sons face on it. But it is also a great thing to see it supporting God given life. He was given a costume as well to match the "Uncle Sam" poster which he wore proudly with a little bit of shyness which was to be expected but it was nothing a little Yogurt barn bribery couldn't fix. We kept reminding him of how much this was going to bless lots and lots of unborn little baby's and help mommy's to make a choice for life for that baby. It breaks my heart the things our children will have to learn to understand as they grow up. How do you explain it to a 3 year old? I was trying so hard not to cry while telling him that some mommy's cannot take care of their baby's but that there are other ways that the baby can have a family and a good life and so we are trying to help them do that. So here is our little Uncle Sam waiting for sponsors!
Then there was Easter! We all look forward to this every year with much planning and great anticipation and joy for the very reason we celebrate at all. I am so thankful that Korban's focus was not all about the eggs or even the egg hunt! Benjamin still just goes with the flow and does what big brother does but next year he will understand even more....that Jesus is risen! It cracks me up, Korban has to be the most modest egg hunter I have ever seen. Totally him, just taking his time and marveling at each one he finds. Benjamin doing his thing, pick it up put it in the basket....oh there is candy in these! Forget the rest I just want to eat candy! We had so much fun with family and just being outside in the most beautiful Easter Sunday weather....Thank you God, it was much appreciated:)
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| Korban getting the biggest snowball ever to hurl at Grammy |
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| Muddy buns Benjamin |
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Then there are these two little cutie pies.....
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| Hailey the birthday Girl! |
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| Claire! |
Aren't these the simple blessings and pleasures in life? So carefree to be a child, really.
P.S. Please ignore my sloppy photo arrangements on my blog....I'm still getting used to the new set up and it is driving me mad!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Things Tried
The same girly who got me to start blogging also opened my eyes to the world of pinterest. Now when I first began I thought this is kind of fun and it has some really cute/thrifty/ tasty/neat-o ideas but when will I ever get to try any of them? The list of possibilities seemed endless and maybe I was just wishing I had this or that or could do this or that a bit too much. BUT it does not have to be so. Lately I have been bent on trying all these new recipes. I was getting tired of the same old same old stuff we have been eating and wanted to be a bit more adventurous. All be it sometimes an adventure does not always end well.
So here are some things tried and true and a couple maybe not so true:
Oatmeal cream pies...mmmmm. Like the little Debbie snacks, one of my hubby's favorites! I hate buying that kind of stuff so I thought I would make them myself. The cookie turned out great but the cream filling? Not so good. It was like eating pure butter smashed between two cookies. I'm sure Paula Dean would LOVE it;) So next time I will try this recipe from good old Martha Stewart.
http://www.marthastewart.com/319196/oatmeal-cream-pies#close
Next on my list was Zucchini fries. Anything to get my kiddos to eat more greens and veggies, plus it had cheese. Anything with cheese is good in my book. Josh liked them I loved them and the kids tolerated them. I figure, like anything else, besides cooked carrots, if I keep putting it in front of them they will eat it without making funny faces...maybe, Josh still wont eat peas.
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/01/baked-zucchini-fries/
This was my first recipe tried, http://simplysogood.blogspot.com/2010/03/crusty-bread.html
The easiest most yummy bread I have ever made and will make lots and lots of. It worked great for a grilled sandwich, garlic bread, you could do croutons or just eat it plain and simple like my boys did.
Perhaps another one of my favorites were the baked avocado fries. The boys and I really like just plain avocados but not my Josh, he is more of a guacamole fan. That's o.k. more fries for me!
http://www.morethanmary.com/2011/01/heavenly-and-healthy-delicious-dish-baked-avocado-
fries/
Have you ever had the Mongolian beef at Panda Express? Well now you can make it but it does have a kick so if you are making it for little ones as well, then set some of the sauce aside before you add the red pepper flakes. The boys really liked it and gobbled it up. I should have stopped the sauce there instead of letting it simmer longer. It got a little too thick but the flavor was spot on!
http://www.pinkbites.com/2009/01/mongolian-beef.html
Tonight it is this
yummy looking dish of Baked Broccoli Macaroni and cheese. I bought a big bag of Broccoli from Costco to force my self to find other ways to use it and so here I am. With a little prayer and some hungry bellies hopefully it will turn out well!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/skinny-baked-broccoli-macaroni-and.html
Oh and minus the skinny part...I don't do non fat or low fat stuff it just cramps my cooking style;)
With the thought of food aside, here is another thing I have tried and really like not only the smell but the result of. http://www.marthastewart.com/265635/tub-scrub another one of Martha's. I can't stand the smell of bleach or other cleaning produ
cts right now. Its not that it makes me sick or anything but it just smells soooo strong! I had some T-tree oil and used that like she suggested and really liked it. Not to mention it helped clear the sinuses.
Next on my list is an outdoor spray that is safe around the kiddos and my pregnant self can do it.
http://fullofgreatideas.blogspot.com/2011/07/natural-weed-killer-made-with-basic.html
I have all the ingredients already and it beats spending lots of money on weed killer.
Well I hope someone was inspired to try some new things! I know I still am:) There is a whole other side to Pinterest as well but until I have a clutter free space to get out my sewing machine and craft supplies....it wont be happening. Looks like I will be doing some de-cluttering this weekend as well!
So here are some things tried and true and a couple maybe not so true:
Oatmeal cream pies...mmmmm. Like the little Debbie snacks, one of my hubby's favorites! I hate buying that kind of stuff so I thought I would make them myself. The cookie turned out great but the cream filling? Not so good. It was like eating pure butter smashed between two cookies. I'm sure Paula Dean would LOVE it;) So next time I will try this recipe from good old Martha Stewart.
http://www.marthastewart.com/319196/oatmeal-cream-pies#close
Next on my list was Zucchini fries. Anything to get my kiddos to eat more greens and veggies, plus it had cheese. Anything with cheese is good in my book. Josh liked them I loved them and the kids tolerated them. I figure, like anything else, besides cooked carrots, if I keep putting it in front of them they will eat it without making funny faces...maybe, Josh still wont eat peas.
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/01/baked-zucchini-fries/This was my first recipe tried, http://simplysogood.blogspot.com/2010/03/crusty-bread.html
The easiest most yummy bread I have ever made and will make lots and lots of. It worked great for a grilled sandwich, garlic bread, you could do croutons or just eat it plain and simple like my boys did.
Perhaps another one of my favorites were the baked avocado fries. The boys and I really like just plain avocados but not my Josh, he is more of a guacamole fan. That's o.k. more fries for me!
http://www.morethanmary.com/2011/01/heavenly-and-healthy-delicious-dish-baked-avocado-
fries/Have you ever had the Mongolian beef at Panda Express? Well now you can make it but it does have a kick so if you are making it for little ones as well, then set some of the sauce aside before you add the red pepper flakes. The boys really liked it and gobbled it up. I should have stopped the sauce there instead of letting it simmer longer. It got a little too thick but the flavor was spot on!
http://www.pinkbites.com/2009/01/mongolian-beef.html
Tonight it is this
yummy looking dish of Baked Broccoli Macaroni and cheese. I bought a big bag of Broccoli from Costco to force my self to find other ways to use it and so here I am. With a little prayer and some hungry bellies hopefully it will turn out well!http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/09/skinny-baked-broccoli-macaroni-and.html
Oh and minus the skinny part...I don't do non fat or low fat stuff it just cramps my cooking style;)
With the thought of food aside, here is another thing I have tried and really like not only the smell but the result of. http://www.marthastewart.com/265635/tub-scrub another one of Martha's. I can't stand the smell of bleach or other cleaning produ
cts right now. Its not that it makes me sick or anything but it just smells soooo strong! I had some T-tree oil and used that like she suggested and really liked it. Not to mention it helped clear the sinuses.Next on my list is an outdoor spray that is safe around the kiddos and my pregnant self can do it.
http://fullofgreatideas.blogspot.com/2011/07/natural-weed-killer-made-with-basic.html
I have all the ingredients already and it beats spending lots of money on weed killer.
Well I hope someone was inspired to try some new things! I know I still am:) There is a whole other side to Pinterest as well but until I have a clutter free space to get out my sewing machine and craft supplies....it wont be happening. Looks like I will be doing some de-cluttering this weekend as well!
Friday, March 23, 2012
Family, Friends and Mud
This was our life a few weeks ago...yes that is Benjamin with a very clean bowl on his head, also know as the puke bowl. He know s it well, maybe a little too well.
Korban was at the worst end of the stomach bug hence the not so happy face...the poor kid was paranoid to eat anything!
And finally two happy boys feeling all better sporting their super awesome batman shirts. Korban is always trying to make sure he and Benjamin are wearing the same super hero.
Family.....Korban and I took a little day trip up to Simi Valley to attend my cousins baby shower. This was Korban's first time getting to play with his extended cousin Mackenzie.
My cousin Jessica. I never really thought about it until it happened but how cool to be pregnant at the same time as my cousin. She and I have way too many fun memories from growing up and she is due very very soon!
Korban and Aunt Kimmy....He thinks she's pretty awesome for working on the Sponge Bob movie....one of his favorites!
Ah yes...a time to slow down from all the constant going on's around here, Bible time with Daddy. We have been trying to do this more just before bed time and it has really been sweet.
Last but not least...Mud glorious mud! I had lost track of Benjamin for two minutes and this is what happens. Korban was hesitant to join in and kept looking at me like "are you sure this is o.k. mom?" I gave him the ok and he had so much fun with his little Benjers. My favorite part though was when Benjamin flung some mud on Korban's arm and Korban say's " Thats the end of you Benjamin!" And on an on they played with bath time immediately following.
How can I not love those muddy little faces? Pure joy in these boys smiles and I love how something so simple as a leftover tiny puddle from the rain can make things so fun.
Korban was at the worst end of the stomach bug hence the not so happy face...the poor kid was paranoid to eat anything!
And finally two happy boys feeling all better sporting their super awesome batman shirts. Korban is always trying to make sure he and Benjamin are wearing the same super hero.
Family.....Korban and I took a little day trip up to Simi Valley to attend my cousins baby shower. This was Korban's first time getting to play with his extended cousin Mackenzie.
My cousin Jessica. I never really thought about it until it happened but how cool to be pregnant at the same time as my cousin. She and I have way too many fun memories from growing up and she is due very very soon!
Korban and Aunt Kimmy....He thinks she's pretty awesome for working on the Sponge Bob movie....one of his favorites!
Ah yes...a time to slow down from all the constant going on's around here, Bible time with Daddy. We have been trying to do this more just before bed time and it has really been sweet.
Last but not least...Mud glorious mud! I had lost track of Benjamin for two minutes and this is what happens. Korban was hesitant to join in and kept looking at me like "are you sure this is o.k. mom?" I gave him the ok and he had so much fun with his little Benjers. My favorite part though was when Benjamin flung some mud on Korban's arm and Korban say's " Thats the end of you Benjamin!" And on an on they played with bath time immediately following.
How can I not love those muddy little faces? Pure joy in these boys smiles and I love how something so simple as a leftover tiny puddle from the rain can make things so fun.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Swagger Wagon!
We have a new addition to the family....no the baby is not born yet but that will come soon!
We are officially a part of the swagger wagon family. Don't know what a swagger wagon is? Just watch this clip and you will find out and have a good laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUG3Z8Hxa5I
With the new one on the way and all the driving around and road trips we like to do we thought it would be more practical to find a car with more seating and space but not cost more in gas than what we already pay for the 4-runner. I had always pictured myself as a big extended cab truck kind of girl but times- money- priorities and economy changes all of that. Now I drive a mini van and have no shame. Why the funny jokes about it anyway? Who started it, I want to meet that person. Needless to say, I love our 2005 Toyota Sienna. Drives smooth, super comfy and roomy. I am already dreaming about the trips to come with our new little once in the mix. The boys love it too! Sometimes we pray out loud in the car especially when it is at the start of our day. So Korban decided to sing a song of praise and thanked God for our fun new car. I love it and yes I am praising Him too. It certainly was an impromptu blessing! P.S. 4-runner for sale!
The plague and Super Dad
O.k so a plague may be a bit of an over exaggeration but my gosh these last two months have been no smooth ride in the health department for the Steinberg's. Benjamin caught the 24 hour bug a few weeks back and being the good sharer that he is, gave it to Korban and I. 24 hours and done. Last Sunday Benjamin caught another bug! He was so sick to his stomach and it happened so fast that I thought he ate something that did not agree with him. And by something I don't mean food, this boy puts everything in his mouth and it drives me crazy! The following morning as he is puking once again, My 3 year old mater of factually states, "It's probably those red berries from the tree he ate yesterday." Good to know! After researching pepper trees on line, I finally call the poison control just to be sure I shouldn't be doing something else for the little guy. If you don't have the number in your phone now, then here it is you may need it- 1-800-222-1222. The wonderful vomit stopped after two days but the endless diaper changing continued. I kept thinking, "well this is what it will be like to change a new born again just maybe not this bad." But after 4 days of him still not being all better and losing his stomach once again in the car (always fun to change your toddler on the side of the road) I was growing concerned once again and called a nurse from Kaiser. Now that I am sure you had enough details and probably don't want to eat your next meal, I think it is good for all to know that there is a very nasty virus going around which described Benjamin s symptoms to the T. And once again he so lovingly shared it with Korban and I. I don't think Daddy catches it so much because he is gone most of the day. But this time Josh was able to be home to take care of us all. And I am so thankful that he was! He got up numerous times to tend to our Korban boy and rush him to the sink, change his bed 3 times and jammies, and just tried to get us all comfortable and better. He gets a gold star for sure. If he had been gone this weekend I don't know how I would have managed not being barley able to get out of bed myself. I'm learning too that even in these little things like the stomach flu that tend to worry a mother to no end, I need to trust God for healing. Because really, it is just the flu, not a plague.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Picture Trap
Recently our Pastor let the whole church family know that he wanted to make a photo directory. This way people could put a face to the name if they were looking for someone to contact within our fellowship. This is the first time our church has ever done something like this and not as many as we had hoped were excited about it. I mean, you feel like you have to get all spiffy and look all smiley and perfect right? There was also the perk of getting one free 8 x 10 of your portrait and the option to purchase any other pictures you liked.
So our day came to get all spiffy and smiley, or at least hope the boys would be smiley. Josh and I were trying to get them all excited about it and kept reminding them that after we were done we would go somewhere fun for dinner. I am not totally against bribery. I like to think of it as more of an incentive to good behavior? Anyway...on our drive to the church Josh and I agreed that we were not going to purchase ANY extra photos. We would kindly be firm and stick to our decision. The photographer checks us in and begins to snap some pictures of our suddenly very photogenic Benjamin. I mean, he was working the camera! Toddler magazine, I have your new model. I kept thinking to myself, "Nice lady, I know what you are trying to do. You are going to take all these cute pictures of our kids to lure us into your photo purchasing trap. And we walked right into it. Granted the clincher was some of the Funny ones and cute ones that our boys posed for.
I know, he's choking him right? Thank goodness he was not actually squeezing and most parents would probably be upset or embarrassed if their children behaved this way for a picture but we were cracking up because of the fact that Benjamin was smiling while being grabbed by the neck from his silly big brother. I think this needs to go somewhere special on our wall, don't you? Christmas card maybe?
All in All, I'm glad we got the CD with all the pictures. There are more and I may even have to find out about some that I think may be missing because I distinctly remember one of Korban where he looked like he was posing for an Ambercrombie and finch underwear/jeans add.
The boys were good, everyone smiled and had fun, and we went to Wendy's....all dressed up;)
So our day came to get all spiffy and smiley, or at least hope the boys would be smiley. Josh and I were trying to get them all excited about it and kept reminding them that after we were done we would go somewhere fun for dinner. I am not totally against bribery. I like to think of it as more of an incentive to good behavior? Anyway...on our drive to the church Josh and I agreed that we were not going to purchase ANY extra photos. We would kindly be firm and stick to our decision. The photographer checks us in and begins to snap some pictures of our suddenly very photogenic Benjamin. I mean, he was working the camera! Toddler magazine, I have your new model. I kept thinking to myself, "Nice lady, I know what you are trying to do. You are going to take all these cute pictures of our kids to lure us into your photo purchasing trap. And we walked right into it. Granted the clincher was some of the Funny ones and cute ones that our boys posed for.
I know, he's choking him right? Thank goodness he was not actually squeezing and most parents would probably be upset or embarrassed if their children behaved this way for a picture but we were cracking up because of the fact that Benjamin was smiling while being grabbed by the neck from his silly big brother. I think this needs to go somewhere special on our wall, don't you? Christmas card maybe?
All in All, I'm glad we got the CD with all the pictures. There are more and I may even have to find out about some that I think may be missing because I distinctly remember one of Korban where he looked like he was posing for an Ambercrombie and finch underwear/jeans add.
The boys were good, everyone smiled and had fun, and we went to Wendy's....all dressed up;)
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