what would you choose for your first bite?

Welcome to the wonderful world of FOOD Gwen!
and yes.. I was on the phone while Eden was documenting Gwen's first bites. I'm a mom of three, I've got to deligate and multitask.


So FYI to the 2 readers who happen upon my blog.. I've been giving blogging a lot of thought lately. I'm kinda tired of being artificial, the posts with... hey look at this amazing thing I made, or gaze upon my craftiness, or check out this gourmet dessert.

Because when I just spelled gormet, I didn't even spell it right :)

So my New Year's resolution is to change my blog to serve completely as a family journal. Its going to be the day to day, the ups and downs, and the not so perfect.

From now on its PorterHouse Real Life.

No worries, I'll still post some fun things I make or share photos, because that's part of me and I LOVE blogs for idea sharing... but if you think it gets boring around here... I'm just sayin.. its the real me. So, take it or leave it.


And if I got to choose my first bite it would definitely be the dish sized pazookie that I ate this afternoon with hot cocoa ice cream melting on top. I may have tossed in the towel on my new eating habits after my sis in law said she'd lost 8lbs already. She said she even was sneaking treats. No worries, I'd lost all of like 4lbs and I'm pretty sure its back after that cookie. I may have to decide that I like babyfat :)

Miss Six.

Our family went to Mccormick Train Park in Scottsdale per Eden's request. We brought a picnic and then went to get ice cream cones. Choosing between bubblegum and rainbow sherbert is always the hardest part.
It was so nice to enjoy a day of 74 degrees and not be chilly as we ate. January 2nd... who knew!Then we opened presents and rode the train.Then gazed at the miniature town.. so much detail it is amazing!But the best part was riding the carousel. Gwen might need to put jockey on her resume, she LOVED it!I am so grateful to be Eden's mom. She is such an obedient little girl and a great helper. Eden loves singing, coloring and playing pretend. She is getting good at some new things like the monkey bars, reading and being brave for shots.

I love you so much Eden, you are such an example to me!

Schnepf Family Party at the Farm

The Day after Christmas we were off to Schnepf Farms to celebrate Grandpa Max's 80th birthday!Eden was a teensy nervous before the swings took off. She said while I was uploading pics that she just wasn't sure how high it was going to go... AND I had told her to make a silly face :) Not too sure that's your silly face Eden :)Looks like we are almost as tall as the 6' pig. Yikes!
Super fun roller coaster riding! We love Catie and were so glad we got to hang out with Tara!



Gwenny Penny and mom snuggling while dad plays with the big girlies
Then we were off to the petting zoo. Maybe Lee's favorite part. Last year he had too much fun with this CRAZY goat and this year the babies would not leave him alone!
And you can't leave with out a goat ride right?
Oh! no, it was the train ride you can't miss!
But our favorite part was the long tube slide! I wish we could get one of these for our backyard!

Mr. Etsy

Lee,

Thanks for supporting me in everything that I do. I am so grateful for you and I think we make a killer team :) Not many husbands would stay up until the early hours of the morning wrapping flowers for headbands.... you= the bomb dot com :) Maybe you should open an etsy shop? I heart our family, even if this is like the only good pic from our last family shoot. I guess that's what happens when we have 3 girlies!

Love you LP

Lovin the blue!

Just a sneek peek for Connie. Her boys were so busy and SO fun! More to come, but I knew she'd love a picture to see :)

lovein it

Check out what I've been up to lately over on my photoblog. I am so lucky to be hanging out with some of the most attractive people ever!

Sharp Talons

"OWL" love you forever my Gwenny Penny. I had to capture how cute you look today. You are finally starting to make some noise and your cooing melts my heart. You are the sweetest happiest baby... except for dreaded bath time :)You are growing so big way too fast. Love you.