If you're Liza today, the answer is yes. This is her birthday cake--red velvet with cream cheese frosting. The candles say PARTY and that is what we had tonight. --Mom Jane
Are you 8?
Happy Birthday, Liza!
We made this plate of snickerdoodles for you. They are super yummy and very easy. It was so nice to talk to you the other day. We miss you so so much and hope to see you on the Cape this summer. Meanwhile, here's a great recipe for the cookies:https://www.modernhoney.com/the-best-snickerdoodle-cookie-recipe/ --Madeleine and Liam
Birthday Pie for Grandpa Bob
What is Grandpa Bob's favorite food in the whole world? That's what Gail wanted to serve him for his 75th birthday. With a big smile, he told her pecan pie. That was also the favorite of his father Percy. Maybe one day we'll love it as much. Gail found a delicious one at Pieconic in... Continue Reading →
Wish you were here?
Here are our snacks for each of the Hogwarts House for Harry Potter movie night. --Annie and Liza
Nightingale Spirit Day
I'm dressed up in Liza's old uniform and my NBS headband to celebrate my new school where I'll be going for kindergarten in the fall. Mom made me the best lunch today and it's healthy. I'm eating cottage cheese pancakes with a little bit of raspberry jam and broccoli. (Mom likes green on the plate!)... Continue Reading →
Tea with Liza and Annie (Video)
One of our favorite afternoon activities is having tea. Sometimes Mom and Dad and Mom join us but Annie and I are quite happy to sip our tea alone. By the way, the berries here are real, but we made the sweets out of felt! https://videopress.com/v/MvEyqvQq?preloadContent=metadata --Annie and Liza https://videopress.com/v/MvEyqvQq?controls=false&preloadContent=metadata
Yummy Mac and Cheese
Last night for dinner we had Mac and Cheese. That's my favorite meal because it's so cheesy and warm and stretchy. You can't see it here, but we also had broccoli. We always include something healthy. Afterwards I had an ice pop for dessert. Also yummy! Here's a recipe that Mom likes for mac and... Continue Reading →
Sharing food and fun
When I am with my grandchildren, Liza and Annie, one of our favorite activities is cooking together. We love to make Dutch babies for breakfast, yummy hot soups for winter lunches, and grilled chicken on summer evenings. On the weekend what's more fun than baking cupcakes or an apple pie? Right now, we're living in... Continue Reading →
Surprise birthday dinner
This year I had my birthday celebration with my girls on Zoom because of the corona virus. After we signed off, my friend Gardenia, who lives in my apartment building, surprised me when she left this fabulous dinner plus Champagne outside of my door. What a treat that was! --Nama Maggie
Eating with Nama 