Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Tom + Chee

We have been wanting to try out this little grilled cheese restaurant but thought the only locations were in Hilliard or Pickerington. BUT today we were driving around campus and saw a TOM+CHEE location on High Street. And... it was almost lunch time! Perfect-o. 

If all you make is grilled cheese and tomato soup, it better be good. It was. Keith got the Crunchy Garlic Chicken grilled cheese and I got the Pesto Turkey grilled cheese. The sandwiches could be ordered as halves which was nice for lunch. We each got a version of the tomato soup... Creamy Basil was the winner. 

They are also the Home of Grilled Cheese Donuts. I couldn't put any more in my belly but it might be worth a foodie adventure someday. Fancy Grilled Cheese Donuts
Here, Daddy, you should have some crackers. 

Monday, December 15, 2014

In the 8th month...

"This is how God showed his love among us: that He sent His one 
and only Son into the world that we might live through Him."
1 John 4:9

In the 8th month...
...at the last week's doctor visit, she weighed in at 17lbs 7 oz.
...Eva loves to move. She is crawling fast. She is working on climbing the stairs. She is getting pretty good considering she can go up four stairs by herself. Watch out!
...She is pulling herself up to standing using ANYTHING: her crib, stepstools, chairs, couches, baskets, the bathtub and even the toy piano.
...She'll eat anything, too. She loves Cheerios and applesauce but nothing is off limits. She's had yogurt, Rice Krispies, pizza crust, peanut butter cookie, scrambled eggs, raspberries, cherries, raisins, pumpkin pie, hummus, toast, pasta, crab dip, Veggie Crisps, and an onion ring (by accident).
...Eva is getting a little Mommy-clingy. She loves people and always has, but it seems that my absence shakes her up pretty well. Any advice on this?
...Thanksgiving time was shared with lots of family: Grandpa C, Grandma C, Kevin, Wrenn, Connor, Christopher, Chip, Ross, Grandma & Grandpa H.
...She didn't travel out of state this month, but made trips to the airport for arrivals/departures for Daddy and Uncle Chip. 
...Her attention span is getting better. Yes, a little better than that of a gnat. We can sit her in our lap and read a whole book to her. I just read her the Legend of the Candy Cane. (Last year's Christmas gift from Grandma C.)
...We visited Santa at both the Library and at the CCHS Sweets & Treats Shoppe. 
...We've also been to the Zoo Wildlights. 
...Ruth came to babysit while I attended CSCC Commencement. How thankful we are for the care from friends. 
...We heard great music at the Brass Band of Columbus concert at our church. 
...They say this is a fun age and it is! We have loved every stage with this girl and can't wait for what will come next. 
Hi! I'm 8 months old.
I'm 8 months old and can't wait for Christmas!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Ten on Ten // December

This post is in thanks to the early morning 10-on-10 text message reminder from Stacie. What a great day to find the beauty in ordinary.
Good morning, kitchen Nativity.
A good thought from the daily calendar.
Santa slippers.
Clean silverware (and some plasticware).
O's and raspberries.
Such a busy girl!
Treats and literature from an afternoon software workshop.
Yay! Our Christmas cards arrived!
Coloring the kids' menu at dinner. 
Merry 10-on-10 to all and to all a good night!

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Tis the Season

We've got lots going on. Isn't that how it goes this time of year? Thanksgiving meals and travels. Keith's car is in the shop. Cookie baking and getting the Christmas cards in the mail (or ordered). I'm getting ready to give Final Exams. Decorating and shopping. We still need to go get our Christmas tree this weekend.

My women's group at church had a program this week about the "hymns" of the Bible. It was neat to look at the song of the delivered Israelites in Exodus and Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel. But during this busy time the year, I really like Zechariah's song in Luke that reminds me how John came to prepare the way for Jesus. "And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins." Luke 1:75-76

Keith and I had a fairly peaceful experience taking Eva to see Santa at the Grandview Library. It was neat to see the other parents with babies and kids. I know it is just Santa but in a way he prepares an open door for conversation about why we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Rosie the Comfort Dog was at the library for kids to see. She is owned by another Lutheran church in Arlington. I told Eva that Rosie knows Jesus, too.