unforgettable faces
November 23, 2010 Today was the last day of my little work-cation. However, work was over and now it was playtime. The weather was pretty crummy, but we made the best of the day and actually got out of the house! Before heading out we each got in a quick workout and then I made farro, which is completely taking over my morning routine!
When I get home, I’m going to do a few trials to see if oats hold me over longer, or if I’ve just been extra hungry this week. Today I added ground flax meal for a little extra sticking power, which seemed to help.
Tommy Bahama coffee..oh yaaaah.
Farro Breakfast for TWO
- 2/3c whole farro
- 1.5c water
- 1.5c milk of choice [I used almond milk]
- 1/4c ground flax meal
- In a coffee grinder, spice grinder, or Vita-Mix, grind farro until about mostly powdered.
- Set a pot over medium heat and add liquids + ground farro.
- Whisk to combine and let sit , whisking when needed for about 8-12min.
- Done when desired consistency is reached. If it gets to thick, just add a little water and whisk again.
Thick. Nutty. Creamy. Wonderful.
After breakfast, there was some playing and then getting ready for a rainy day adventure. First we toured downtown by car.
The girls stayed occupied by reading. They LOVE reading and making up cute stories along the way.
Can’t get enough of their expressions!
The girls are both extremely smart. They impressed me all week with the things they knew. Today, Lulu pointed out the world “love” on her mom’s computer. She said “Mom, that word says LOVE!” Mind you, she is 3 years old!
The carousel was our next stop! One of the girls’ favorite spots!
It was not easy taking their photo as they spun around. It was also making me a bit dizzy trying! haha
I really grew attached to these kids in no time at all. Bittersweet.
We went to lunch at Pea Daddy’s favorite spot, Venti’s. They have an awesome menu and advertise “fresh, clean food!” It was indeed just that. I had a hard time choosing what to get. They even had a pumpkin curry dish, but eventually I decided on the falafel bowl.
Cute decor.
Patiently waiting.
Eye on the prize.
Hands down, thee best sweet tater fries I’ve ever had. No others even come close to comparing. They were extremely crispy, drizzled with honey and topped with shredded coconut.
OUT.standing.
Investigating the fry.
Lulu and I have many things in common. One of them is our love for ketchup. We like to use fries [or our hands] as a mechanism for ketchup delivery!
This falafel bowl was top notch. The falafel were perfectly crispy with great flavor packed inside. The house made yogurt sauce + hummus were delish, and it was topped with a load of veggies, black beans, brown rice underneath and a ginger/cabbage slaw on top.
Might need to recreate this at home!
CHOMP!
Next stop was Great Harvest. Wish I would have been hungry enough for a free sample slice, but I was stuffed. They had an awesome sounding seasonal loaf called Stuffing Bread. It was a large bread that was loaded with carrots, onion, celery, sage and other spices, to use for Thanksgiving stuffing. Too bad I had no suitcase room. I’ll have to check our local GH to see if they have it!
The girls had room for a slice :)
Last photo with the girls before leaving for the airport. Lulu had to have her Olivia book, unicorn, and a DVD in the photo to make it complete.
Kisses to the girls + a hearty hug to Mama Pea, then I was on my way. This was not an easy goodbye, but I know it won’t be the last of Ashley + the Peas!
<3 Ashley
Reader Comments (39)
I bet it was hard leaving. Mama Pea's girls are adorable!
I wish great harvest delivered bread, because there's no store around here! Everytime I hear or see a picture of their bread, my mouth waters!!
Awww, leaving is so bittersweet. I know you will be missed but you'll just have to plan a trip to come back soon. ;)
Awwww, the Peas are so cute! Glad you had a great time! I can't wait to see the pictures published! :-)
That restaurant looks amazing - I <3 ketchup as much (if not more) than little Lulu. Anything doused in ketchup is awesome.
I am so glad you had such a nice week to bond with friends!
Sooooo cute. Those fries look amazing (so did the falafel)! I love how Lulu investigates it, I wish I still did things like that with my food. Instead of just sticking it in my mouth, wasting no time, not paying enough attention to what I'm eating. Kids do a lot of things right. :-)
They are so cute!
Leaving friends is always so hard. Your lunch looks great. I love sweet potato fries!
I'm so jealous you got to spend a few days with those adorable little Pea nuggets! And those fries- those fries, wow!
That falafel and fries look awesome!! I love the pictures of you and the Pea girls!! So adorable!!
You look so gorgeous in all pictures!!
Ooh stuffing bread. I'm going to have to make that.
i feel like we've been so lucky to get not one but TWO posts a day with these adorable kiddos...im probably just as sad that youre leaving, too. haha. i cant WAIT to see the finished book. i know you two made some beautiful stuff these past few days!
I always had a feeling that Mama Pea has some very intelligent little girls on her hands. Plus they are adorable. The world better watch out for them!
They really are so cute, and I'm so glad you got to spend time with them. Do you have baby fever now??
oh my gosh, the DIMPLES! i can't get enough of them either ;)
Those girls are adorable! This post makes me miss my cousin's kids!
It better not be the last of Ashley + The Peas because next time you come to Oregon I am going to have to crash the party and meet you! I'm bummed it didn't work out this time...but I do understand ;) Hope you're getting some good rest today!
Building up extended family is the BEST.
Hmmm...that love of ketchup sounds awfully familiar :wink:
Gigi cried the whole way home from the airport. We miss you already. And I want more fries and ketchup.
Thank you for everything this week. We loved having you!
So stinkin' cute!!!! Glad you had such an awesome time!
And I'm the same as you and Lulu.. i prefer the ketchup over the fries. But it HAS to be heinz! What can I say? I'm a Pittsburgh girl!
Glad you guys got to have some fun! I love all the photos. Hope you made it back to CO safe and sound.. it's getting nasty outside here in SLC so I bet it is heading your way.
PS I am looking everywhere for farro becasue of you!
XO
Oh I'm sure I would fall in love with the Pea family too!! Glad you had a great time
I've loved seeing all the pics you've been taking. And that family is so adorable! I'm glad the two of you were able to collaborate. How cool.
Aww! This is too cute (and sad).
The little faces of those girls are precious. You did a nice job photographing them. I have a little Lulu too, so of course I am a bit partial. What an awesome mini-journal you did of your trip.
Glad you made it home. I can only imagine how hard it was to leave. Sounds like an amazing time.
I must find farro. I love the idea of grinding it up for a creamy breakfast.
Looked like a fun time! The falafel bowl looked amazing!! Is Gigi reading chapter books?! How old is she?
aww, they are soo cute!!! i'm so excited bout this book!!!! that sounds like an awesome cafe!
She will be soon!! She's a great reader already!!
Ahhh, it's so delicious. You have to try it out!! :)
I know...I'm glad too and never would have imagined that this would have happened!! Love the blog world :)
No snow here!! I should look at the forecast, but today was sunny and fairly warm! You must find farro!! heheh
The pictures you got of the girls are great.. they look like the most adorable kids ever!
I miss you friend.
Thank YOU too!!! I had so much fun...an unforgettable experience!!
We literally only left the house on the last day!! haha Next time :)
No kidding. They're definitely going places!
ummm you are too kind