A little success

Well, after a couple of more trips to the grocery store, and scanning everything on the shelves, I have been able to find some of the things on my list. Good thing there are pictures on the packaging! I was able to find baking powder, some jars of green chiles, corn tortillas, haas avocados, maple syrup, and marshmallows.

I have joined a Mums and Tots group and the mothers in there are great. One of them took me on a tour Friday afternoon and showed me some small deli shops and specialty food stores where I was able to find some of the items on my list. I even found some Crisco shortening. Of course I have to pay a little more for some of these specialty American items, but some things are just worth it. It was great to have help from someone who has been in my position. The expat moms here have been such a good help and fountain of information.

Saturday the kids and I were invited to one of her classmates homes for the afternoon. We had a great time. The kids had a lot of fun playing and the moms got to socialize. Both were much needed.

Sunday we had a very lazy father's day. We all stayed in our pajamas most of the day. I did a lot of cooking. I made some "Casa Ole" green sauce, which turned out quite good. For dinner we had a good ol' Texas meal full of starches. Cracker steak, mashed potatoes, cream gravy and macaroni and cheese. I also baked a dewberry cobbler last week, so we have been having our comfort foods. Jason and Lauren played Mario Kart on the Wii, we played family hide and go seek, and a lot of monster and hiding under the blankets. Just a great family day with an amazing daddy. We love you Jason!