Just For Fun....Sorry Cole!!

Attack of the Birds

I had to add this photo from our vacation. It is too funny...the birds really weren't attacking Cole but it sure looks like it so I wanted to share!! I'm not really sure what he was doing but knowing him.....complaining!!

Catching Up-Part 1

Summer Vacation 2008-Aransas Pass

I am going to have to play "catch up" for a while since the computer went down so I am going all the way back to the Summer time to post some of our pics. These are pictures of our trip to my Aunt's house in Aransas Pass. It was Cole's second time to go to the beach and Kylie's first time. As you can tell from the picture below she enjoyed the sand the most!! What is it with babies and sand?? We couldn't keep her from eating it. I guess it bulks up her immune system! She however did NOT like the water and wanted no part of it and let us all know about it. Cole on the other hand was even more brave this year which scared Mommy a little bit. We also hit the really cool water park just down the street from my Aunt's house but I didn't include those pics.

The kids really loved the birds and of course the birds REALLY loved the kids. Can't you tell? I had a hard time getting Kylie to stop eating the bread long enough to share with the birds. That girl and her carbs. All in all it was a fun trip and always good to visit with some family that I never really knew growing up. We hope to be able to visit every Summer.

A New Start with a Derby Race

Life has been really crazy lately so blogging has taken a back seat. First my computer crashed and then I started working part time. Once I got the computer back up I just felt so overwhelmed with how much I had not blog that I just let it all go.

I guess a good Pinewood Derby race is as good of a start as any. Cole's Cub Scout Pack had their annual Derby race this past Sunday. It is funny how a little car develops from just a block of wood. This is a picture of Cole's car and trophy. Rob made the car so it could sit on top of the trophy but still be able to take it off so Cole could play with it.






Cole with his trophy and car after the race. He was a very proud little Cub Scout.

Cole's car is in the red lane and was neck and neck with the yellow lane car. He actually "won" first place in this race. Everyone got a trophy though ;) !!

Happy 1st Birthday Kylie!

Today is our baby girl's 1st Birthday! I can't believe she has grown so fast and not a baby anymore. She has changed so much in just a year....we can't wait to see the little girl she will become. God has blessed us with first our beautiful son and now with a sweet little girl!! I am thanking God everyday for these perfect angels!!

I will post more later....our computer crashed and I am borrowing a computer to just be able to document this. We have missed sooo much on our blog...summer vacation, Cole's 6Th birthday and first day of 1st grade and now Kylie's birthday. As soon as we are up and running I will have a TON of pictures to post.

No More Formula....I Hope!!!

Well we have run out of formula so I called Kylie's Dr. to find out if we could give her the real stuff yet. We got the okay so today I went to the store and bought the "liquid gold"!! She just had some and seems to like it.....yea another pay raise! We'll see how the day goes and pray for no signs of allergies.

Just a thought....wouldn't it be cool if cars could run on milk seeing how it cost more than a gallon of gas now!!!!!

Kylie 11 Months

Kylie turned 11 months old on September 4th. I can't believe she is almost a year old! Time has flown by and she has changed so much before our eyes. Here is her list of new tricks and fun things.

1. She is now signing...all finished (w/one hand), cookie, milk, more, & please.
2. Is now cruising....so it shouldn't much longer on the crawling.
3. Has 4 teeth including a huge gap between her two front teeth (so did Cole).
4. Loves all food but especially loves BEANS....great!!
5. Waves at almost everyone and has been very friendly until....
6. Last weekend I think she started seperation anxiety!!
7. Is terrified of men dressed up like shepards...that's another story.
8. She loves music and will dance and stomp her foot or shake her leg.
9. She is already practicing her karate chops on her big brother...he loves it!
10.Loves going for rides in her little car & likes to pretend to steer.
11.She really loves books and will sit forever and just flip through them.

That's it for now for our sweet baby girl....until next month at One Year Old!



I had to throw in this hilarious picture of Kylie. She gets this look from her Dad!!

Recipe Swap Again

It is recipe swap time again over at Grocery Cart Challenge.


No Cook Banana Pudding

1 Large Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 Can Eagle Brand Milk (Not Evap)
1 Large Cool Whip (I use 8 oz. either works)
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Box Vanilla Wafers (I use cheap brand)
1 Bunch Bananas

Follow directions on pudding box. Beat in Eagle Brand Milk and then fold in whip cream and vanilla. Layer your pudding mix, bananas and cookies in the order you like. This makes a ton of pudding so it is perfect for taking to a party or potluck.

Recipe Swap Friday

It's that time again....Recipe Swap Friday over at Grocery Cart Challenge. The recipe I came up with is from the Kraft Magazine. This recipe is super easy and really yummy!!


Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
6 hr 15 min
Makes:
10 servings, 1/2 cup each

3 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

PLACE all ingredients in slow cooker; mix well. Cover with lid.
COOK on LOW for 4 to 6 hours (or on HIGH for 3 hours).
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using your favorite flavor of KRAFT Barbecue Sauce.

Fireproof

Tuesday Rob and I went to a movie preview and were blown away by this movie!! The movie is called Fireproof. It is by the same creator of Facing the Giants which was a great movie as well. It was done by the Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia and Kirk Cameron is the main character. What is really neat is that this movie had a $500,000 budget and was made in 31 days. Every piece of equipment was donated and everyone volunteered for the movie including Kirk Cameron. I can't say enough about what this movie stands for. It is a love story that every marriage could use. Even if you are not married or if you have been married for 50 years it would be such a gift to both you and your partner. Finally a movie that has a purpose. I hope that everyone can be blessed from this movie! Go see it...you'll be glad you did.

I did It!

I decided to take the Grocery Cart Challenge and I did it and was under budget. Thanks to Gayle I am looking forward to saving my family money and hopefully cooking some yummy meals. If you think you can't do just head over to Gayle's website and think again!! The most important thing for me to remember is PLAN and DON'T TAKE THE KIDS! I only spent $42 and have a plan for 7 dinners (and we always have leftovers), several breakfasts (I don't cook breakfast everyday) and two healthy desserts...we will be eating those as snacks as well. I don't have time this week to do the Menu Plan Monday and list what I bought but I will try next time and if anyone wants some of the recipes let me know. I got several of the recipes from the Friday Swap and can't wait to try them!