Spring updates

The boys and I were goofing around for the camera. Not much else to say about this one, pretty obvious we were playing it up!

Jamie reading to Lars on Sunday evening. The little guy was so tired he fell asleep in his Daddy's lap....

We had a some much needed rain and the flowers came to life. (Ignore the dandelions...)


Quentin refuses to smile nicely for the camera lately. So, as any good mother would do... I took a few pictures to use as bribery in future years... this one may resurface at some point when it will serve me well. Got to love the kid, he was getting tickled relentlessly and still refused to smile with his tongue in his mouth. Charisma?!

Lars has been absolutely insistent that we spend every possible waking moment outside. He was able to spend some time at the park with me this week.
Broccoli Cream Soup
Cream Soup Base:
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup butter
¼ tsp sea salt
1 ½ cup chicken broth
1 (12oz) can evaporated milk

For Broccoli Soup:
2 cups frozen or fresh broccoli, cooked and chopped
¼ tsp garlic

(We have made this twice and loved it. The last time we doubled the broccoli and added a cup of left over mashed potatoes as well. I intend to try this cream soup with variations of vegetables throughout the summer. I think it would be great with asparagus too.)