Tag Archives: Meals

September 16th, 2018

After dad picks up the kids from ma & pa’s while mom’s in KC, it’s time for a picnic with the geese.

Sandwich and chips- and a pouch for good measure

Eleanor gets fairly insistent that the goose consumes her treat for them, right before dad intervenes…

Looking closely towards the middle of the frame- Eleanor’s bit of sandwich flies towards the unsuspecting geese

The lunch adventure ends in a standoff

Right before everyone completely loses it, each yearning for a nap

Sign models

Side trip to drop off some salsa to uncle Mike, Calvin guides Des through tic-tac-toe gameplay

What seems like not a first, Ella prefers to eat her nachos top-to-bottom

September 7th, 2018

Aunt Kellie brings Calvin for a sleepover during final preparations before the restaurant opening. Ella uses some sort of child intuition to demonstrate how the bat mobile works-

Mmmm, (Thai) noodles!

Two young jedi fans gather for bedtime stories of the force and rebellion

Breathing exercises before bed, as if that would help

Their heads hit the bed shortly after closing the door, clearly

September 6th, 2018

A spontaneous trip to Memorial Park for a post-school/work kite excursion

Eleanor spent more time descending/ascending stairs than the kite could be kept in the air. Apparently dad significantly misread the wind opportunity on school’s flags, perhaps there was not a sustained wind present

Ok, one last gust as we walk back to the car

Actually it turned out an enjoyable little outing

Eleanor demonstrating how food gets in the tummy by shoving a beet under her dress

Redness is not an injury, but rather the beet injection point

Labor Day 2018

Running off some excess energy on a rainy Labor Day morning

Let’s all sit on the couch!

Cal: “Yeah, I know- I got this.”

Duck: “Is our pumpkin on top of the stump, Goose?”
Goose: “No!”

Eleanor’s first “head of the table” honors

August 6th, 2018

On the walk to school, Des, Ella and mom saw… a crane truck carrying a beam, a cicada shell and a pink flower. And picked up acorns- a great way to start a Monday.

A summer rainstorm breaking out in the evening means only one thing- “rain races.” While a sudden burst of inspiration led to dad branding a new event, Des and Ella were just excited to dash about in their raincoats.

Little dinosaur, take two.

Desmond getting some real air with the puddle jumps

Warm and cozy inside, it’s time for some light lego catalog perusal

It also happened to be National Root Beer Float Day. Mom graciously supplied an ad-hoc special treat, a first for both Desmond and Eleanor

It was a hit.

Look closely, but Des is clutching (dad’s) Braveheart in one arm while sleeping

August 4th, 2018

Making avocado toast for Saturday breakfast is a team sport

Des taking his ceremonial swig of the lemon juice (that’s normal, right?)

Ella succumbs to peer pressure as Des cheers her on. However, decidedly though not a fan.

“Eee!”

Nailed it.

After helping prep mom’s bike before the owl ride, Des inflates ALL the things

Level up: Eleanor’s first movie night at the table

July 21st, 2018

Rocking brother’s first bike helmet, Eleanor is ready to roll!

Getting to select one toy each, Desmond randomly opted for the Etch A Sketch. Not sure if in hindsight he felt that was a winning choice.

All packed in for their three-hour tour.

And they’re off!

In support of Omaha Girls Rock, Des & Ella practice their dance routine before the bands start

Ear protection… check.

During a break between bands, Eleanor reflects on the prior band’s pop influences

Maybe the next generation of rockers

Des getting in one last listen in front of the capgun coup mural

Oh yeah, impromptu sushi dinner

July 20th, 2018

Ella digs into her fried rice…

…meanwhile, Des signals with a “wink” that he’s finished his dinner and wants confirmation of a treat (that word has been banned at the table, as it’s a hurdle Ella’s one-track mind can’t clear once spoken)

Eleanor’s adorable enthusiasm for anything labeled a “treat” (which half of the time is fruit anyway)