February 12 2016:
Thomas and I had another therapeutic nature walk night before last.
Thomas says, “I want to stay out here as long as possible.”
Love, sweet love … xoxo
Let Us Stay Out Here As Long As Possible
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Tag Archives: Camilla Downs
Book Review: Strange Creatures
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February 12 2016:
Strange Creatures – The Story of Walter Rothschild and His Museum
Beautifully illustrated biography of a young man who followed his passion while surrounded by those who had chosen a different path for him. We LOVED it!!!! xoxo
Breezy Walk and Cool Clouds and Peekaboo Moon
How We Prepare for the New Year
February 5 2017:
Preparing: January 2 2017: Deep in review of 2016 and coming to a knowing of 2017. Listening to music, eyes closed at times, remembering, reflecting, envisioning. This feels different than any other time in the past. Feels wonderful, feels the pretense to a huge shift …. xoxo January 6 2017: Finalizing review of 2016 and coming to the knowing of 2017. [ 511 more words ]
All Things Change
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February 11 2015:
Just came across this quote in my desk. Thomas found it in a book in the classroom back in March 2014. He wrote it down and brought it home to me.
March 2014 was near the beginning of a big change for us. It was perfect then … and perfect now!
“All things change, nothing is extinguished. There is nothing in the whole world which is permanent. Everything flows onward, all things are brought into being with a changing nature. The ages themselves glide by in constant movement.” -Ovid
Lillian Interview – February 2013
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February 11 2013:
One of our sweet Chromosome 18 friends is doing a research project on Chromosome 18 affected individuals and their family for school and asked us to participate.
Here’s Lillian’s contribution!
Go Courtney MacMasters Go! Courtney is sibling to one of our C18 affected friends!
(We did this without using her iPhone and Proloquo2Go so it could be seen how 18p- affects Lillian.)
I Could Stay Out Here Forever
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February 11 2013:
Thomas loved our date day hike yesterday. Some of his thoughts while we were way up there … “I could stay out here forever. I feel like I can do anything. This is the best day of my life. I am so glad that we did this. And he thanked the sun for warming us (it was cold)!!”
Now he wants to go hiking on the Tahoe Rim Trail and become a member of the 160 mile club. I think that sounds like an awesome idea for this young man … and his Mamma!!
Happiness is Kind People
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February 11 2012:
Making entries in my happiness journal before going to sleep and just had to share this one . . .
Happiness is kind people. Happiness is the man in the grocery store who directed Thomas and I to a shorter line. I was not in a hurry and Thomas and I were happily talking to one another and being patient. Then the kind man in front of us asked us to go ahead of him. AND, when I turned to thank him once again, he smiled and blessed me.
Happiness is kind people and being kind to others spreads happiness . . .
Vegan Eats: Broccoli Cheese Soup and Cheesy Rice and Potato Medallions and Potato Soup
January 29 2017:
Tonight was a vegan broccoli “cheese” soup …. Thomas approved! He had two bowls. A hearty, creamy, filling soup! Yum!!
I’m pretty sure I added some ground ginger into this one and didn’t use as much broccoli and I added more garlic! I made macaroni and cheese a few weeks ago with a cashew cheese sauce and it was so awesome! Thomas approved that one also! xoxo
Broccoli “Cheese” Soup
This hearty soup can definitely stand on its own as a meal, thanks to carbohydrate-rich potatoes, fiber-filled broccoli, and protein-packed cashews. If the soup is puréed, the broccoli can’t be detected at all, making this a great choice for people (especially those little ones) who may not adore the taste of this nutrient-dense veggie.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cashews
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast*
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Optional: vegan cheese
Directions:
In a large pot, sauté onion in oil over medium heat for five minutes.
While onions are cooking, blend cashews with one cup of broth in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
Add garlic and sauté an additional three minutes.
Add remaining vegetable broth, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add broccoli and simmer an additional five minutes.
Add cashew mixture and stir well.
Add nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
Soup can be enjoyed chunky, or you can purée the mixture in a blender.
*Nutritional yeast provides a nutty, cheesy-like flavor, but you can also add your favorite vegan cheese.
February 1 2017:
Had fun with dinner last night …. Made myself a flower! HA!!!
Vegan “cheesy” rice surrounded by petals of potato medallions topped with scallions and kalamata olives. Drizzled the potatoes with a yummy balsamic vinegar. Yum! xoxo
February 2 2017:
Doesn’t have a name. Just made it up this afternoon as I wanted more soup! Red potato, sweet potato, onions, jalapeño, garlic, sea salt, ground pepper, and ground ginger. Topped off with a swizzle of balsamic vinegar. Creamy and hearty with a hint of spicy! Yum!
Wonderful and Peaceful
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February 10 2016:
Wonderful and peaceful sunset walk yesterday. xoxo
