Today, after getting back from a morning of running errands, little man had an accident! He went in to the bathroom to go potty, and decided that he needed to weigh himself on the bathroom scale... I started into the bathroom, to help get him up on the potty, and just as I game around the corner, he slipped off the scale, backed into the tub and fell forward and hit his chin on the edge of the toilet seat. OUCH!!! We headed right up to the clinic, the bleeding subsided, and the Dr had to use a Dermabond to "glue" it back together. He said that if the cut had been 1 inch higher up on the chin that he would have needed a few stitches. Little man just laid on the table so bravely!! He said to me a few times "Is time get up now mom??"
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Bowling at Paul Bunyans!!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
B4 and After
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
New Label to look for, B4 and After!!
I am starting a new label here on my blog today!! I am calling it B4 and After. I will be using it for craft, organizing and similar projects. Today it is serving a dual purpose. I needed a way to organize Lauren's hair accessories for the new school year. This is how it was "organized" before...
And here it is after... I went downstairs to my sewing table & told myself that I would not be coming up until I had completed this project.
And here it is after... I went downstairs to my sewing table & told myself that I would not be coming up until I had completed this project.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Burfy's Birthday party!!
Today, we celebrated Burfy's Birthday!! (For those of you who do not know Burfy, he is Lauren's oldest & best friend, her teddy bear!!) His birthday was really on Aug. 15th, but we were out of town that day. I made Burfy's favorite meal for dinner, Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & green beans. I also made chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. We all sang to Burfy & helped him celebrate his 5th birthday!!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Flashback from my childhood - Butler style!!
On Sunday, Christian, Nikki & Shelby took me out to Butler, the town where they grew up, and the last place that I ever visited them 15 years ago. They took me out to Sonic for a Route 44 (of course...) and drove me past their old house... It looks a lot different than it did 15 years ago, but it brought back so many memories!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Time to say goodbye!!
Today, we had to say goodbye to all of my wonderful family in Missouri!! I was surprised how hard it was!! I can only hope that we can all stay in touch & not let 15 years lapse before doing this again!! Thank you to all of you who opened their homes & lives up for us to make this trip!! We love you all & we miss you already!!
Here's Ethan rockin' the Leapster on the trip home!!
Here's Ethan rockin' the Leapster on the trip home!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Get together at Courtney's!!
Pictures from our "mini family reunion" in Missouri that my cousin set up for us!! We were able to see all my aunts & uncles, and all but 3 of my cousins!! Not bad for a 3 week notice!!! Thanks go out to Courtney for allowing us to all meet at her beautiful home!!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Hangin with Nikki!
Today, we were able to spend the whole day with my cousin Nikki!! We had a great time catching up & filling each other in on the last 15 years of our lives!!!
We went to a fun play place for the kids called Power Play, it was huge!!
(Kinda like a supersized Chuck-E-Cheese without the grimy cheesy hands...)
After lunch & a nap, we went over to one of Nikki's neighbors house for some kiddo waterslide fun & then a sweet movie setup. Her neighbor has a projector & plays movies on a white sheet on her garage door!!
Here is Ethan playing in the sandbox with Emi while Lauren & Mackenzie rocked the waterslide.
We went to a fun play place for the kids called Power Play, it was huge!!
(Kinda like a supersized Chuck-E-Cheese without the grimy cheesy hands...)
After lunch & a nap, we went over to one of Nikki's neighbors house for some kiddo waterslide fun & then a sweet movie setup. Her neighbor has a projector & plays movies on a white sheet on her garage door!!
Here is Ethan playing in the sandbox with Emi while Lauren & Mackenzie rocked the waterslide.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Drivin' to Missouri!!
This morning, we got up early and got on the road to Missouri!! We are going to be visiting family that I haven't seen for almost 15 years! I could not be more excited!!
Here are the kiddo's in the car on the drive down.
(with 5 stops, it took us about 10 hours!!)
Here are the rollercoaster roads that I remember so fondly from my childhood!
Here are the kiddo's in the car on the drive down.
(with 5 stops, it took us about 10 hours!!)
Here are the rollercoaster roads that I remember so fondly from my childhood!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Peanut butter day: Part 2
Today, after church, we headed back up to the park for another peanut butter food trial. This time much less structured, I made Little Man a peanut butter sandwich. He happily ate half of it before getting down to playing. I am happy to report, he had no reaction at all!! Yayyy!! I am certain now, that he will have no problems in the future with peanuts!!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Blueberry Coffee Cake!!
Today, I got a great recipe from a friend of mine for Blueberry Coffee Cake. It was soooo delicious!! I made a double batch (hoping to freeze some) but it was half gone after dinner!! Everyone (especially Brad) couldn't keep their hands off it!!
I will share the recipe with you!!
The original recipe calls for an 8x8 pan. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9x13. I am going to post the original 8x8 recipe.
Topping:
1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c sugar
--mix well
1/4 c butter, softened (or Dairy Free margarine)
--cut in with a pastry blender or fork until incorporated.
Batter:
mix together-
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Whisk separately-
1/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c sugar
1 egg (or egg substitute)
1/2 c milk (or soy milk)
--stir into sugar mixture alternately with flour
Then fold into batter
1 c blueberries
Pour batter into greased & floured 8x8 pan. Cover with streusel topping.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 mins (bake longer if doubling recipe) until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool & serve. Enjoy! (we sure did!)
I will share the recipe with you!!
The original recipe calls for an 8x8 pan. I doubled the recipe and baked it in a 9x13. I am going to post the original 8x8 recipe.
Topping:
1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c sugar
--mix well
1/4 c butter, softened (or Dairy Free margarine)
--cut in with a pastry blender or fork until incorporated.
Batter:
mix together-
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Whisk separately-
1/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c sugar
1 egg (or egg substitute)
1/2 c milk (or soy milk)
--stir into sugar mixture alternately with flour
Then fold into batter
1 c blueberries
Pour batter into greased & floured 8x8 pan. Cover with streusel topping.
Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 mins (bake longer if doubling recipe) until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool & serve. Enjoy! (we sure did!)
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