Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Pretend Camping

We had a lot of stuff to do outside around the house this weekend so we hitched up the tent to keep the boys occupied. They loved it. Another new home for E. We threw in a large blanket, E's new sleeping bag, a bottle and sippy cup with water and some snack bags with crackers and cookies and they were set!
I is even trying to walk more. We put his walker outside too and he was cruising around the yard. Won't be long.....Just try to ignore all the leaves you see in our yard-that's what we do!

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Yummy b-day cake


Here is a picture of the most delicious chocolate cake EVER. For those of you who don't know, I am a chocoholic to the max!!! I estimated that I very well may be eating almost 1 pound of chocolate every 2 weeks. That's 26 pound of chocolate every year (at least). It's sick I know, but I buy vegan chocolate chips in a 12 oz bag and eat little handfuls every day. What does that say about me? I'm not sure. If anyone has any ideas -well, they can keep them to them selves :)

Anyway, I made the cake and E and Ry-daddy frosted it. So, I thought I'd share pictures of my cake so that I could always remember how chocolatey, moist, rich and delicious it was. Did I mention it was vegan? YYYUUUMMMM!!!!!

Friday, January 20, 2006

Big fun and smiles for my birthday

Today is my birthday and we have been spending a quiet day at home doing our usual things. E announced first thing this morning that he was going to be EXTRA good today for my birthday and that we were going to play lots of games. How exciting! Wish it was my birthday every day.

To continue my cleaning frenzy in preparation for putting the house up for sale, I have been throwing bags and bags of junk and trash away and putting mounds of stuff in the garage for a massive yard sale. It feels great to just get rid of all this clutter. I cleaned out E's closet and put a bench with pillow, hung his hats and boards and placed all of his books on the shelves in his closet. Now E has what he calls his new house. He also explained to me that this will be his number 4 house that he has ever had, his first house being my tummy. He's so cute!!! He really enjoys dragging little I in there with him and playing.

Little I has a new smile. It is so cute. He had us really laughing the other night at dinner.

When daddy gets home later today, we are all going out to eat. It has been a very long time since the four of us have gone out to dinner together. It should be pretty fun.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Oh Banana!

Just a quick post...

Today I have been inspired to clean out the closets in preparation for our upcoming move. While checking the hallway closet for discards this morning (for what seemed like just a few minutes) a little mess occurred. The boys were in the living room making happy playing noises so I wasn't paying too much attention to them (no crying, no worries- right?) Well, here is what happened next...

I walk into the living room and pick up little I and put him in the high chair and proceeded to get breakfast ready and sit down to eat. Everyone is sitting at the table when I notice how crusty I's face looks (he's had a cold with a runny nose for the past week).

I say, "Yucky Isaak! You have dried up snot all over your face and hair!"
Ethan says, "Your so silly mom. That's not snot, it's banana!"
"Banana?" I say, "Where did he get banana from?"
Ethan replies, "Oh, I didn't want to eat the one I got so I just gave it to Isaak."

I look down at Isaak's clothes and there is banana. I go into the living room and there is banana EVERYWHERE!.
On the floor, the rug , the couch and a few toys there is........ you guessed it..... Banana!!!!

UGH!!! Good thing daddy's not home!

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Nerds Milk Shake Anyone?

Ethan has been talking about making Nerds milkshakes for about three weeks. I'm not sure where he came up with the idea, but he has been insistent that we try it. So, finally today, I gave in and we tried making a Nerds Milk Shake. I have to say that it is an interesting concoction, but E couldn't have been more pleased. Here is the recipe for anyone who is so inclined.

In blender combine the following:

1 cup soy milk
3 ice cubes
1 tbsp Nerds (any flavor you chose)

Whiz up in blender for about 1 minute.
Enjoy!

Sunday, January 01, 2006

My first kiss.

Isaak gave me my first kiss today. It was the open mouth and slobbery variety, but I loved it just the same!!

Happy New Year to Everyone. Many kisses to you!