Sam's Bedtime

Sam is a fast runner! After his bath, I always have to chase him as he runs around naked. We have a strict no-naked-bums-on-the-furniture rule and he does not seem to understand that yet. Here are some pictures from a recent bedtime.

He thinks he is all ready for bed and wants me to read him that truck book. Silly boy!

Me reading seemingly endless books while he slowly drinks his bottle (I know, I know. Please no bottle comments).

This is the cute Thomas the Train blanket I made for him. I really just took fleece, folded it in half, sewed around the circles and put a binding on it. Not too hard, and Sam seems to like it. At least he lets it in his crib. That's the first step.

Wishing you all a happy bedtime!

For my Friends

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 c flour
1t baking soda
1t salt
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1 c sugar
1 c packed brown sugar
1 t vanilla
2 eggs
12 oz chocolate chips (1 3/4 c)
You can add nuts, but why ruin a good cookie?

Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Place scoops on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!
Betcha can't eat just one!

Peaches and a new skill

I learned how to can peaches. It was a lot of effort to get those 12 jars but don't they look pretty all lined up?! One nice thing about staying home is that I now have time to try new things. I am getting really good at making PB&J without crusts and making things with play-doh. I guess I am replacing one skill set with another. I miss my friends at work, but I really couldn't be happier to stay home. Hurray for me!

Need a Laugh?

Have you seen The Incredibles? I think Sammy looks just like Edna Mode (with these glasses on). Who is Edna Mode? She is the super suit maker, of course! Ah, now you remember.
P.S. Thanks for the crazy glasses from China, Ron. Your influence is alive and well in our home.

I forgot!

I forgot that we went to the Thanksgiving Point Farm last month. Oops! It was tons of fun and I'm surprised I forgot to post our pictures. Maybe it's because they all turned out a little blurry. Do you think I had something on my camera lens? How do you clean your camera lens?

Sorry they are blurry, but enjoy!Sammy loved the little goats but did not want to get out of his stroller. Stroller=Safety.

Sammy really loved watching other kids ride the ponys. Maybe next year!

Picture Overload!

We had some family pictures taken last month and they turned out so great! I couldn't be happier! Kelli's friend, Heather Mildenstein, took them and she is a great girl and a great photographer. I'm sure you'll agree. (She is running a photo special now. Hurry before it fills up!)

All Olympics, All The Time

I LOVE the Olympics! Don't be surprised if you find Sam and I still in our pajammas at noon. We love cheering for the USA. Sam likes watching swimming the best. He has the cutest little fist pump! Hope you are all enjoying the amazing events. If you need something to cheer for, watch the men's swimming final of the 4x100 freestyle relay. It doesn't get any better than that!
Special Shout Out to Josh McAdams. Great boy married to a great Timpview girl! Try to find the Steeple Chase (track and field) and cheer him on.