Wednesday, January 21, 2009

new year, new post


We went to the Bosque on Christmas Eve Eve (the central park of Belem) and this rad structure was there, nice and safe huh!

Our friend, Joice, and a traditional Amazonian feast called Tucupi.


A day spent at the beach on the Amazon. No, this is not the ocean, its fresh, or "sweet" water.


Time for some sweat relief, with a reward!




YEAH!!!! I found tofu at the store. Comes in a huge bag that is full of water, simliar to the bag of water and air you would get with a goldfish in it. I made my favorite smoothies with it. Its not silken, but it works!
Banana Fudge Smoothie
1/2 c. tofu (silken)
1 1/4 c. milk
3 frozen bananas
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (unsweetened)
2 T. honey
(and today I put a big ol' glob of natural peanut butter in there too...hmmm)
Put all in a blender and blend away till smooth.



A common chore, washing the fans down. They get a load of dirt/dust/ash in there within weeks.


Each Christmas, I make something for the boys. Usually, on the sewing machine, but this year, I stuck with paper and glue. These are little notebooks, decorated and covered with packing tape.



Yes, mid January and look..Christmas presents:) And the gift goes on! Notice the new necklace from my boys...I love it! And thanks for the tank Shi!


2 comments:

Shilo said...

Yeah! I love the new pictures! So much fun! The tank looks like it fits perfect!
Miss and love you tons!

Kathy said...

Great pictures! That Bosque structure is amazing-wonder what it was used for? I am eager to see those little notebooks you made...up close! Love you all!