If Pictures Could Talk: Volume 2
“Mommy, can I have a beater?”
“Mommy, can I have a beater?”
“Mommy, can I have a beater? Wait, did you tell me ‘no’?!”
“I’m going to say a bad word!”
“Guts!!!”
“I got a beater!”
“I like beaters.”
Frosting is delicious, but very slippery.
“Guts!”
“Mommy, can I have some cake?”
“No soup for you!” At least not until Ashley takes its picture.
The second best balls ever to come out of my kitchen.
Please tell me I’m almost done for the day.
Nope.
How can stale bread be the key ingredient in Pea Daddy’s favorite dessert?
And where am I going to even put this?!
“Mommy, can I eat these crusts?”
“Sure, knock yourself out.”
“Can I get some jam on these?”
Lord, help me.
Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding?! Ohhhhhhh yes!
So I can count you among the pre-orders?
You can count me among the pre-orders….
Ha ha…thanks Julie
I cannot believe how much you’ve accomplished today. You are superwoman in my eyes!
That bread pudding looks absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to see more pictures!!!! Wishing you lots and lots of good luck over the next few days. You can totally do this!
Thanks Amanda! I have to remember to take pictures of taking pictures along the way!
(((hugs))) to you, Mama Pea. You have a lot of work ahead of you but it is fun and exciting and you’re going to have the best time, even if you will be completely EXHAUSTED come next week. Your book will be GREAT, no matter what happens
I am completely exhausted now. But thanks, Sarah
i love little kid swears.
“oh yeah? you’re a stink-brain!”
Ours usually involve “butt” and “poopy,” so “guts” was a welcome change.
A chocolaty hug from Germany (give a little of this to the girls, too … that should distract them
) … and don’t forget to have some fun, too!! Such an exciting time!
Oh absolutely. The next few days are going to be a blast!
WOW! I can’t stop smiling!
Looks like life at your house is really fun!!!
I grew up the only girl with 5 brothaaaas! I’d like to offer my babysitting servive to you. I love Portland (wanted to move there), and have friends there who have kids. Um, I’m taking thhis too seriously. If you want a STRANGER in ur house…email me
but, what I REALLY wanted to say was…i admire you. I do. You have this way of teaching your children without doing damage upon them. Giving them knowledge without fear. Instilling wisdom minus attachment. You are doing SO much more than you may know @ this moment, but I will always fill you in the future.
“Teach your children without doing damage upon them.” That’s my new motto.
Thanks, Jamie!
If I could post a picture of myself after seeing this ‘preview’ it would say “Release the book NOW!!!”
…drool…
Consider this my pre-order
Okay, so I’ve got 5 pre-orders now I think. That will pay for my mental health evaluation that I will require after this is done.
Count me in too! And those first two pictures of LuLu are priceless! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better angry stare in my life!
I want mine autographed…by all the Peas
I’ll see what I can do
Batter filled fingerprints will suffice for those who are just learning to write
Oh and I want a beater too!!
Wow you’re book is going to be awesome!
Can’t wait for it! Everything looks so GOOD!
And clearly you have the patience of a saint!
Um, no. Pea Daddy and I had both lost it by about 9:30 last night when the girls were still awake, yet somehow somebody had already wet the bed. Guts, indeed.
I think my dorm kitchen in corvallis needs some home cooked food
keep on it, these pictures are going to turn out awesome for the book!!
Hey, if you are that close, drive on up!
Yup, that’s where I’m at!
Oh gosh, I remember when I was younger and my mom would be cooking for guests coming later in the day or to bring to a gathering — I would definitely pull a Lulu “I’m going to say a bad word face” if I felt like I wouldn’t be able to sample those lovely dishes. Hehe..
She just couldn’t “get” why we weren’t eating all the yummy food! We definitely did a little sampling, though.
The cakes look amazing, actually all the food does in this post! Hope all the recipe making/photo taking goes well!
Can I please come and stay in the Pea house for just a day? Your house is so much fun!
Sure! I’ll take all the help I can get!
It looks like you handled the second prep day well.
Remember why you’re doing this… remember why you’re doing this.
YES!!!
LOL i love these posts
Haha, love the last picture! You are on a roll, keep up the good work!
Looks like a fun day!
Hope you got to relax after that busy day
Two words: Modern. Family.
Oh and three more words: Arrested. Development. Reruns.
I was much better by bedtime.
Its time to start utilizing the cold garage!! Can I come hang, eat, and be a little assistant to?! I promise I’ll let Lulu have the beater and give Gigi the crusts.. but those balls are MINE. hahah have fun! Can’t wait to see photos
The garage is full too
My kids go for Poop and Tee-Tee. One time, in total 5 yr old anger/tantrum mode, she screamed out “Your, your…. your clothes are ugly.” I had to try so hard not to break out in laughter.
Keep plugging Mama Pea! You can do it!
ps – my entire family is indebted to you for the pumpkin scones and pumpkin gingersnaps. One of the two will be made again today.
I’m so glad, Michelle. Not to be corny, but it makes me really happy when I know that my recipes are somebody’s household favorites/traditions! It’s like I’m in your house every time you make it! Now fetch me a drink.
Haha the ‘I’m going say a bad word” photo was one of the best. When I was a little girl, I used to say “I’M SO MAD AT YOU!” While shaking my index finger (assuming it relayed the same message as the middle).
I can’t wait for your book!
You will make it! You will make it! Although, I don’t know if I could make it. Looks hectic. But…you will make it!
Whoa! What is in with those olives? And what is up with those cashews? Inquiring minds need to know!
I can’t divulge all of my secrets…
You go girl! You’re going to need a big glass (bottle?) of wine when this little project is over!
That can, and already has, been arranged.
Maybe my favorite post ever?????? The last photo is PRICELESS. See you SOON!!! <3
Welcome to Crazytown.
Chocolate cherry bread pudding and the second best balls? Trust me…I haven’t even tried the food yet, but I know all this work will be so worth it
Also, my mom has barely touched the stove or oven since I began baking in middle school. The tables have turned and now she has to ask ME for the beater. Heh heh heh…
I hope to be begging for a beater myself in the near future. Although it will probably be because Ashley is cooking.
LOL I love the last picture.
I love how your tag says, “pissing and moaning”. Too funny.
2nd most used tag to “dumb jokes,” for obvious reasons.
I love reading the stories about your adorable family. Pretty amazing. It makes me want kids right now!
Gigi and Lulu are too cute! I can’t wait till my daughter is old enough to cook with me
Unless you are on a deadline and trying to make your food photo perfect. Then, not so great.
your girls are so cute!
the other day i made cookies and one of my roommates came home and was horrified that i had already did the dishes so she couldn’t lick the spoon. and we’re almost 21 lol – the game never ends.
Ha ha, that is cute!
I think we can safely say you are doing a fantastic job of making everyone want your book so we can make some of these amazing recipes!!!!!!!!! x
Is it too much? I just want to show you what I’m doing. And this is what I’m doing!
Oh my goodness!! Chocolate cherry bread pudding. And I thought the chocolate cherry Kashi granola bars were good. I’ll take your bread pudding instead.
Pea Daddy is a bread pudding snob and this is his favorite!
I don’t know how you do it, but you do. With style and grace! And humor. You’re admirable, mama!
Thanks, Liz. I don’t sleep. That helps.
LOVE Lulu’s facial expressions, especially in that first one. I see you also watched Ramona & Beezus
How cute was that movie? I’ve tried a few of your recipes and loved them all, can’t wait to make more and get your book. Oh wait, it doesn’t come out until next year? GUTS!
We bought it on DVD and have watched, oh, I don’t know, about eight times already!
The vegan food baby will make up for the frustration…oh yeah and I guess the beautiful photos will help too
The food baby has arrived a little prematurely…
you are hilarious and wonderful and i can’t wait to buy your book
Thank you, McKenna!
What??? Looks like they are just trying to help you out with the mess. Kids are fun, no?
Um, no. I was seriously considering tying my own tubes yesterday.
You’re like superwoman. The never ending kitchen full of goodies persists!
And I’m making five more dishes today…
Love the last picture of you. Priceless!
I was SO tired.
You.can.do.it
i’m sill loving your grilled vegetable wraps. but those balls may be my next obsession
Delicious, savory “meat”balls. Yum.
Just breaaaattthhhe. Think of how much fun you are going to have when Ashley arrives! Oh, and I will take some of those crusts too…
Really?! Far better things have come out of my kitchen.
Sprinkle those crusts with sugar and cinnamon and bake them for a snack, the girls can dip them in soy yogurt!
Or drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake: dip in hummus!
Or bake them as is, pulverize in the vitamix and you have some bread crumbs!
I always find uses for the bread crusts if we are not eating them for a particular reason.
The baked “bread fingers” might help distract the girls from all the other goodies you are making…
Ana
I know, I don’t know why I just threw them in the sink. We could have fed them to the birds at the very least. Or Pea Kitty.
I know you would not waste food Mama Pea! I can only begin to imagine how crazy you might be with all the recipe remaking and pictures to take.
I just mentioned the crusts because my son loves when I make thin strips of bread for dipping on anything! We also like it with cheese sprinkled in it, we use either the daya cheese or galaxy veggie shreds (which I like even better than daya).
Good luck and have fun with Ashley!
I seriously cannot wait until your book come out next year, and I am glad I can keep making the delicious recipes in the blog until then!
Ana
Oh I know you weren’t being critical. I hope I didn’t sound defensive. I was just being self-critical! I’m pretty good at that.
AHAHAHA. Love the opening sequence
Do you want a beater?
I love that bad word, “Guts”. When my 4 yr old gets mad she says “I’m going to…squeeze your toes” That’s the worst she can think of, I guess? We’ll appreciate this when they’re teenagers!
A foot massage sounds really good right now…
Ok first, Lulu looks like Shirley Temple. Second, I’m coming over and you’re making me chocolate cherry bread pudding. The pregnant fat lady has spoken. Love ya.
Deal. Any time. Especially if that means I get to see you!!!
Hahahaha! I love how one of your tags is “pissing and moaning.” That sounds like an incredibly exhausting day, I can understand if you never would want to cook again
Just kidding!
Okay, then I’m pulling the plug.
Is your swear jar full?
Yes. I need to hit up the ATM.
LuLu is adorable and hilarious. What work. What great looking food! I think you need a second or third ‘fridge.
I know. It really is going to get out of hand, and this is only Day 1!
hah! absolutely hysterical.
GUTS!!!
Thanks, Jenna. I bet the beaters in your house are delicious.
Beaters are always the best part!
You are hilarious!! I can not wait until your book hits the book stores!! After all of your cooking and photo shoots are done make sure you treat yourself to a relaxing spa day. Lord knows you deserve it. The girls are adorable as always, but that last pic of you….Priceless! Your swear jar must be turning into a swear vat by now….LOL!
Wow. You really will need me. Heading out at ten with Tupperware and an extra fridge…
Bread pudding, my fave! Pea Daddy has good taste (but you knew that already)!
That last pic says it all!
Can’t wait to see that same pic at the end of l your cooking/baking marathon!! 
should i email you my address for this overflow?! seriously, mama pea, i’ll take a beater
Good luck, Mama Pea and Ashley! I’m sure your first book will be a great success. (It cannot come out soon enough!) Oh, and if you need help figuring out what to do with all the food you’re making, I’d be happy to oblige
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Have a lovely day!
xox
i can’t even comprehend an undertaking like this. it makes the Type-A half of me bow in adoration.
Oh the beaters. You are a superhero, Mama Pea! It’s amazing what you get done in a day. I spent the day with my sister and her 2 daughters on Tuesday and I recognize the “Lord, help me” moments. My nieces sure are cute but they never stop talking, asking, needing, wanting….
Yes! But it is all worth it!
Amen to that! Spending time with them definitely gets me thinking about having my own.
dearest mama peaaa,
HANG IN THERE, it’ll all be so worth it in the end, and we are all cheering you on !
rah rah rah <3
i’d love a beater as well. peas, and thank you
Oh hilarious! The picture at the end made me laugh out loud!
Those are some really great shots! ..how many more days till we can get our batter covered hands on a copy..??
hehehehe
LOVE YOU!!!!
Stale bread is a great ingredient!
In our house that means = FRENCH TOAST.
HUGS!!!
P
I definitely want a pre-order…even a raw copy of the manuscript will work! lol
Hearing that you will be cooking/baking several recipes during the next few days really makes me wish I lived closer. I would be your “taster” for you!! I love baking and cooking!
I wish I had a raw copy too! Just sent it back!
I want a beater too.
In the words of my great, wise ancestors: Oy Vey, the dishes you must have! I am all over this book when it comes out
Thank you, Sally. Oy vey, indeed.
Funny when you mentioned your injured middle finger the other day and you put a picture up — I just knifed mine in the EXACT same spot today.. same finger and everything! Creepy!
But now you can just show your Bandaid to whoever is irritating you…
hahaha I love lulu’s facial expressions. She is so animated.
Was her bad word “guts”?! what does that even mean?
Yup!
ha – what a day! ps… love the bandaid!
Hang in the lady– the end results will be beneficial and pay off. I know that once it’ll all come together and in the end, your book will top Dreena’s
I have no doubts!
Argh, that sounds like a crazy day. Be strong! It’ll be worth it in the end
That last picture was hilarious! I so feel that way every night now a days!
Thanks for the laugh!
Can’t wait to see Ashley’s pixs.
This is my first time leaving you a comment. I just NEEDED to say that you have the most beautiful, adorable daughters! I hope that when I do have kids they are as cute as yours. They are are just so cute I feel like squeezing them!
Aww, thanks Gabriela. I kind of love ‘em to pieces myself.
Oh my goodness, Mama Pea, why is your book not coming out until August!? I need it now! XD