(Many) Favorite Moments of 2011 in Photos

I didn't do a very good job at updating this website last year, so I'm just going to throw some (it's nearly 70) of my favorite photos from 2011 up in this one posting.  Wishing you clarity, joy, and perseverance in 2012.

Just one of many times feeding the outrageously aggressive.  It was on this trip a goose tried hopping into our car as we packed up to leave.

One of My New Favorite Websites.

Things Organized Neatly


Glorious.

Just A Few of My Favorite Recipes from Others, Fall 2010- Fall 2011

Every now and then I'll attempt to update my recipe collection and remember all kinds of great finds that I've discovered or that have been passed on to me.  Unfortunately, I've been slacking on this lately, thinking "Oh, I'm never going to forget about THIS recipe."  Then I eventually forget and the blog entry might get deleted by its author and after remembering and frantically searching for the lost recipe my tastebuds begin to cry.

I'll always remember you, tasty noodles with peanut sauce recipe...

So anyway, here are just a few recipes that I'm entering into my files today.  Maybe you'll find something you like as well in this list:

Roasted Red Pepper Pita Pizzas - When I actually buy pita bread, this is part of a quick and fantastic meal.  The best part is the sauce.  I <3 this sauce!  It is sooooooo good.

Happy Birthday, Bubs!

Here are some pictures from our big boy's birthday.  We spent the day eating at his favorite spots, bowling, and relaxing in the park for a few hours.

"Yay!  I'm the birthday boy today!"

Perhaps...

I should have my 5-year-old kid teach ME how to draw.