All American Sunday
Only in America would I wake up on a Sunday morning to the sounds of a 2 year-old singing Taylor Swift from her crib.
“She wayuhs short skirts…I wayuh t-shirts, she’s cheer cap’n and ahm on the bleeechers!”
In case you were curious, between our house and preschool you can listen to “You Belong With Me” exactly six times. I’m not allowed to sing along. “No, Mommy, I sing.”
Once we were up, Lulu enlisted some musicians to accompany her. It’s an American band.
You may see evidence of Gigi’s attachment issues there on her cheek. She’s can’t let go of the American flag butterfly face paint she had applied yesterday while I was writing and Pea Daddy was allowing our children to desecrate their bodies with the tackiest symbols of patriotism they could find.
Yeah, I can see why she’d have trouble letting that go. I guess it could be worse.
It’s the Governator.
Only in America, though, can dreams come true…like Lulu’s lifelong goal of becoming a taxicab driver.
She’s driving the Broadway star to the big performance.
I think it’s beginning to sink in that the face tattoo was a bad idea. Don’t look for Mike Tyson or Michelle “Bombshell” McGee on the Great White Way any time soon, although that is one show I’d like to see.
Unfortunately, Lulu drove like a New York City cabbie and got pulled over by the police. I heard something about driving through a crosswalk. I don’t know where they come up with these things. Lulu made a rational decision and decided just to pay her ticket.
After traffic court, we had an all-American breakfast.
Red, White and Blue Pancakes
Makes 6 pancakes
Pancakes:
- 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 T. organic sugar
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 3/4 c. non-dairy milk
- 1 pint sliced strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
Whipped Topping:
- 1 c. non-dairy milk
- stevia to taste
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 1 t. xanthan gum
For pancakes, combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and then add milk. I made mine in the Vitamix, of course, because I could.
Those air bubbles have to be a good thing.
Pour batter 1/3 c. at a time into a preheated skillet that has been coated with cooking spray.
Flip pancakes when more air bubbles start to form and edges are brown.
These pancakes were fluffier than a Nicholas Sparks novel.
For the whipped topping, combine milk, stevia and vanilla in a high-speed blender.
While machine is running at a 6, add in 1 t. of xanthan gum.
Whip for an additional 20-30 seconds or until mixture is thickened and fluffy.
Top pancakes with strawberries, blueberries and whipped topping.
Only in America would a Taylor Swift impersonator/taxidriver, a patriot/Broadway star, a policeman/judge and a breathtakingly beautiful vegan chef/blender addict reconvene for a game of baseball.
Way to keep your eye on the ball, kid.
The outfield wasn’t looking much better.
At least she has her tap shoes on. You never know when a flash mob is going to break out. Lord willing, it’ll be a Taylor Swift song.
Patriotic pancakes!! I’ve been looking for a good recipe this weekend..do you think those would work with regular ww flour? I don’t have pastry. Play Ball! :>
Hey Kati, if you are using whole wheat flour, I’d probably sub half for all purpose flour or else they might wind up pretty dense. Good luck!
I think I was still on Barney at their age; they have good taste in music!
I spy 2 shameless Vita pictures… officially jealous…
These look like amazing pancakes though
Wow, I’ve never seen whipped topping made like that! Neat idea.
If I had a vita I would use it to make everything under the sun. Even stuff that clearly doesn’t require a blender. I have done red white and blue pancakes before too! Definitely fun for kids
Hope you have had a most relaxing Sunday Mama Pea!
Hey, at least she wasn’t singing “Who wears short shorts? I wear short shorts…” Or, “I’m…too sexy for my shorts…too sexy for my shorts, so sexy it hurts…” Right?
Sounds like a great Sunday!
And those pancakes look great, yum!
My daughter Ryan sings Taylor at the top of her lungs while on the swing set. I am shocked that we still have neighbors.
I’m glad you’re making the vitamix feel at home – by giving it lots of chores! Enjoy the smoothness it brings to life.
My blender is one of my best friends-she never lets me down (still under warranty).
mmmmm those look soo fluffy and I love the toppings
Apparently there is nothing the Vitamix can’t do! You are so lucky to finally have one. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with.
“She wayuhs short skirts…” too cute for words!
You continue to capture the awesome randomness of early childhood perfectly. Always a joy and usually a laugh. Thank you!
i am so glad you got a vita.
<3
I looked longingly at the Vitamix demos at our Costco today. Can’t justify it…yet.
Your girls are so cute. I hope my daughter likes to play “dress up” one day.
oh you are so amazing that on day 2 of your vita you are able to quote out that at a level 6 you open the trap door and pour in your XG. ONLY A FOOD BLOGGER extrodinarie could and would be pulling this off
Mazel tov on the machine and the great p’cakes and whipped topping. The topping is where it’s at for me 
Hi there!
Umm…can I come for breakfast next weekend? I’m sure my flight to China will fly over your house, maybe I can just parachute off and stop by for a bit?
XO,
Erin
Love Averie’s comment about the vita knowledge..so true! Sounds like a fun filled sunday with the fam. The pancakes sound so good too!
pancakes from a blender?
I’m writing vitamixmax a letter; this is something I must see for myself.
love the fluffier than a nicholas sparks book comment. nothing is funnier than the truth (an oddly profound statement actually)
xantan gum in pancakes?
I’m writing xanth-man and asking a xanth fairy to put some gum under my pillow. the tooth fairy discourages gum but xanth fairy loves it.
Just reinforces my feelings that my husband is a child. He also loves Taylor. Even though he is old enough to be her dad…
I am making those pancakes, and soon. Perhaps for breakfast with my bestie, who’s in town this weekend!
I used to wear all sorts of hilarious “girl power” temporary tattoos in high school. My mother was NEVER amused.
Your girls seem like such performers! Maybe one will be the next Taylor Swift!
Delicious pancakes!
Oh you got a Vitamix? When did that happen? How come you didn’t say anything to us about it?
JOKESSSSS. Haha I love that it got play 2x in one meal.
I have a feeling you are going to put a hurtin’ on that Vita Mix! The pancakes look delicious!
“These pancakes were fluffier than a Nicholas Sparks novel.” Hahahaha!
Waking up to that song would be the best! Not the song, but coming from your 2 year old….
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Oh and here’s my question: The Vita Mix instructions I have say not to put it in the dishwasher. I was obedient the first few years I had it, but now in the dishwasher it goes and so far no problems. Am I making a mistake?
I haven’t put mine in the dishwasher because I can’t stand to be away from it for that long. Plus I don’t think it would fit! But I do just put a few drops of dish soap in it and run it. I’m not taking any chances with mine!
it’s official: i NEED a vita-mix! how in the world am i still breathing right now…?
Apparently, Lulu and I have a lot in common when it comes to our taste in song, er, I mean, music.
Oh my gosh… your kids are SO CUTE!!!
I think Lulu’s doing ok if she’s singing Taylor Swift. My earliest memories of music consist mostly of Michael Jackson, dance moves included…
hmmm…….I just may have to get me some xanthan gum. Look how that got so thick. You are doing such a terrific job of getting your Vitamix properly sworn in
Whoo hoo, Vitamix pancakes!!!
Those look scrumptious, esp. with the berries!
That is the cleanest taxi I have ever seen… “Lady Lulu’s…We Come to You.”
at least it wasn’t a sarah palin tattoo. hallelujah.
and once again, i can’t even tell you how much i want to fly to the pea household and steal your vitamix. one day…one day…
Great use of the Vita–fluffiest pancakes EVER! Yum!
Hehe – Lulu the taxi cab driver. It’s amazing what kids can do with couch cushions these days, huh?
Love your pancake topping – world’s simplest whip cream. A lot cheaper than the Tru Whip stuff too!
Looks like you are loving your Vitamix! That whip topping looks significantly healthier than something youd find in the back of my grandmas freezer.
I’m not all American but can I eat what you guys ate? Mmm…
Very cool post! Those pancakes look amazing!
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- CoconutPalmDesigns
haha you’re hilarious. I hope my kids will be as entertaining as yours. hehe
The pancakes look to die for!
Delish pancakes! I made some patriotic pancakes last year for the 4th of July, but I used coconut butter for the white.
I didn’t make the topping but I have made these pancakes twice in the past week. So fluffy and filling! Such a fast and tasty recipe!
Definitely a keeper! Thanks!