
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tutu Pretty
Snook's ballet studio is home to the San Diego Ballet, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the most lovely fashion. They have commissioned photographer Graham Blair to create images of their dancers at iconic San Diego locations throughout the county.
First up is San Diego Ballet dancer Heather Anzalone at Balboa Park. Isn't this gorgeous? I can't wait to see what else they have in store.

Finally Lefty's





Beach Daze
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Great Salad Compromise
Shoe Question
Is it just me, or are little kids' shoes getting . . . 
WEBOO Shoes
. . . stranger . . .
Heelarious
. . . and stranger?


. . . stranger . . .

. . . and stranger?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Bittman's Banana Bread

Banana Bread
Time: about 1 hour.
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, plus some for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups (about 7 ounces) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour*
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 very ripe bananas, mashed with a fork until smooth
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1. Preheat oven the 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x50-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix together the dry ingredients. Cream the butter and beat in the eggs and bananas. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients; do not mix more than necessary. Gently stir in the vanilla, nuts, and coconut.
3. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until nicely browned. A toothpick inserted into the center of the bread will come out fairly clean when it is done, but because of the bananas this bread will remain moister than most. Do not overcook. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. To store, wrap in waxed paper.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Cheeky Monkey

I really like Victoria's Secret's "Cheekies" panty collection. Cute, flirty, fun, flattering-- whatever. But I don't know. As soon as I put a pair of pants on over them, something about the pants and the cut of the "cheeky" seem to create the perfect storm of wedginess. Is anyone else feeling my pain on this? Yikes!
Whipped Into a Frenzy

Sunday, July 19, 2009
Flowers Again!




Saturday, July 18, 2009
Double Take No. 10
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Legos We Go-Go
Legoland is a favorite playdate spot for several of my friends and me. Yes, it's an amusement park and there are rides, but the abundance of legos everywhere means kids (read moms) can take a break in one place for as long as they want and create to their heart's content. As a result, I find the atmosphere to be much more serene, cerebral and slower-paced than what you would normally expect at a place geared for kids. Other things that keep us coming back: Miniland USA, something everyone should see at least once; the Model Mom Club (you don't have to be a Club member to take advantage of their curtained-off nursing areas complete with rocking chairs, bottle warmers, changing stations); and lots of great, healthy food options everywhere you look. Like I'm hinting at, this place thinks of everything.
Bubs and me floating down Storybook River on a recent visit.
Snook floating along with her buddy Alexis.
Meeting Bob.
Meeting Princess Lily. Who?
Very busy managing their grocery store.
And here the girls are exploring Sea Life Aquarium for the first time. Definitely the most kid-friendly place I've ever seen for kids to interact with sea creatures. Or sea creatures to interact with kids. Such good times!






Monday, July 13, 2009
Raw Deal
Lip Blip


. . . have any of you beauty brains out there tried her Hydra Tint SPF 15 yet this summer? In mocha? Well, you should!
Kelly on Kettner

Friday, July 3, 2009
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