(Izzy is in blue on the left).

There was a great article written in the Sac Bee describing Izzy's school food program. Izzy is even in one of the pictures. I appreciate the food choices that she receives and don't feel bad when I forget to give her veges and fruits for dinner.

http://www.sacbee.com/161/story/2266692.html

Here is the menu from Sept 28- Oct 2 (I couldn't find the updated one). I look at some of the options and it sounds so yummy. I am not sure why they had turkey sandwiches twice that week (not a usual occurrence). The other day she had turkey pozole and this morning she had pumpkin pancakes for breakfast.

Monday
Strawberry Pancakes
Peaches & Crackers
Egg Salad Sandwiches, Green Salad & Butternut Puree
Pears & Crackers

Tuesday
Oatmeal & Raisins
Apples & Crackers
Spaghetti Marinara, Green Salad & Garlic Bread
Smoothies

Wednesday
Cereal & Strawberries
Bagels & Cream Cheese
Turkey Sandwiches, Cucumber Salad & Fruit Salad
Pears & Crackers

Thursday
Sugar Free Apple Sticky Buns
Grapes & Crackers
Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans
Smoothies

Friday
Cereal & Berries
Nectarines & Crackers
Turkey Sandwiches, Green Salad & Fruit Salad
Pears & Crackers

Apologies

Lastly, I apologize for not blogging more. I can barely find enough energy to check my e-mails at night let alone post anything. I have written it all in my brain, but my body is surely not cooperating. This baby has been a challenge for me. I am fighting back aches, nausea, and tiredness like I have never experienced before. I have good days and bad days and when I find energy I jump on the time. Last night, I had enough energy to dust the fireplace (yes, a one minute chore) which has been an eye sore for me when I am laying on the couch. My only saving grace is that Paul has been an amazing husband who is very understanding and demanding of me to rest. He has been doing dishes, cooking, making my lunch, laundry, and giving Izzy baths at night to just name a few. I look forward to getting my energy back soon. This making a baby from scratch thing is tiring.

Bishop's Pumpkin Patch Part II

The Claussen's have begun a tradition to have the family together at Bishop's Pumpkin Patch to celebrate Paul and my birthdays. We all have such a great time and the weather was cooperating this year. The kids are getting older so there are always new things to see and do with age. It is also great to see them all interacting with each other since we don't get to spend as much time as we would like with them. Izzy was some what of a pill. She cried because there was a line to the train, then she had to wait for the train, and then the train wasn't going. Typical, two year old behavior.

Family Weekend

My family came up for my actual birthday (hasn't happened in many years). We went to the longest covered bridge in America which can be found right here in Nevada County. It was beautiful. They were having an event "The Calling of the Salmon". It was a throw back to our Humboldt days with lots of hippies and American Indians.

We also had plenty of laying around time. Just a cute picture of Izzy, Auntie Kari, and MiMa.

Bishop's Pumpkin Patch Part I

We went on our annual trip with my family to Bishop's Pumpkin Patch. The world's best pumpkin farm. Izzy had a fun time showing MiMa, Grandpa, and Auntie Kari around. (I will have to work on getting the copies of the comparison pictures of Izzy from last year to this year). She has grown almost 6-8 in and her hair is so long.

What to Expect

Most new moms read the What to Expect books. My two year old has found this to be a great source of information for her. She likes to look at the pictures and ask questions. We have decided to be very honest with her, but I draw the line with Izzy imagining she can have a baby. "Only Mommy has a baby in her BeBo, not Izzy." She seems to be satisfied with that answer and we move on.

A Yard of Discoveries

We have been working in the yard to prepare for winter and while cutting down bushes we found the largest concentration of lady bugs I have ever seen. It was straight out of the Huell Howser where he went deep into this unnamed forest and was pulling out millions of lady bugs. We have also spotted lizards and frogs. The bad part is a neighbor pulled a baby rattlesnake out of their garage last weekend, so I am NOT thrilled about their discovery.