Pups on the Move

The puppies are six weeks now.  They have gone from being wobbly and unsteady on their feet to running, jumping, digging, playing, and doing all things puppy at this point.  Trying to get them to pose for a picture is not easy, but here are some shots of them in action, doing what they love the most - having fun. 

The high excitement of finding a toddler's sock to chew on.

You know those teeth have really come in when a rock seems like an exciting chew toy.

A favorite sibling pastime - wrestling.

"I can't believe they fenced off that fig tree!  It would be so fun to rip up those leaves!"

Nothing better than lying in the damp dirt and thinking about doing a little digging.

Creative Minds

I love how kids' minds are still so creative and imaginative.  Unlike so many adults that have lost a sense of imagination and play, children are less inhibited when it comes to creating things.  As a parent, I want to fully encourage creativity in my children, especially as they are getting older.  Many entrepreneurs and successful people in our world are ones that have been creative and think outside the box.  I want my children to know that making good use of the brain God gave them isn't just through rote memorization and the accumulation of facts, but also and especially through exploring, analyzing, and experiencing the world around them. 

Selah's result of playing with math manipulatives

Selah's person.

 

Arianna, creating her own notecards to send to friends

A flaming soccer ball.

A stenciled duck with added details.

A ninja, with an added "puppy print" (done with fingers and a stamp pad).

 

 

 

 



R & R

Gotta love that "sleeping-with-the-eyes-half-open" look!

This is what Mama Lilah likes to do now that the puppies are becoming more independent.  She is catching up on some well-deserved sleep and replenishing her stores of energy. 

4 Week Old Pups

If you are wondering about the relative size of a 4 week old goldendoodle pup, check these pictures of puppies in a small tote bag.  The first ones were taken of "Yellow", our biggest pup.  The second set are of "Purple", one of our females that is more medium-sized.

"Yellow"

"Purple"

Vegan Zucchini Muffins

This is the time of the year for squash, zucchini, and pumpkins.  I love zucchini muffins, so I adapted my favorite banana muffin recipe for zucchini and they turned out great! 

Karlie's Vegan Zucchini Muffins

 

1 medim-size zucchini, skin on, grated

 

1/2 c. applesauce

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice mix

 

1 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour

 

1 c.  white, whole wheat flour (I get mine at Trader Joe's)

 

1/2 c. granulated sugar

 

1/8 c. of very warm water whisked together with 1 rounded Tablespoon of Ener-G egg replacer; whisk until it is fluffy and thick

 

 

Mix the above ingredients together either by hand or on low on the Kitchen Aid.

 

Sprinkle 1 tsp. baking soda over the batter.

 

Pour 4 Tbsp. of warm water over the baking soda and let it mostly dissolve. 

 

Mix the batter together gently one more time.  Mix in walnuts or pecans at the very end, if desired.

 

Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, or until a inserted toothpick comes out clean. 

 

Let cool for a few minutes and then enjoy!

Enthusiastic Eaters

This is what it looks like when I get out the puppy mush for our 10 little pups.  They just started eating "baby food" this week and as you can see, they love it!

Wordless Wednesday 9-18-13