Sunday, March 29, 2009








Our little Chloe hit her 6 month mark today. She is growing up so beautifully, and we're so lucky to have such a sweet little baby. As of today she is sitting up with little support, eating baby food (has been since she was 3 months old) speaking jibberish, rolls over to each side, trades things from hand to hand, and laughs at just about everything. Chloe, we're so proud of you, and we love you so much. Happy six month mark baby girl!! Love, Mom

Monday, March 23, 2009

St. Patricks Day

We spent the day at grandma Laurie's house. For lunch we all had green macaroni, green beans, and pickles. Grandma is AWESOME!
She made the milk green, and she even wore her funky wig. We also had fun playing in the playroom with all the toys, and grandma gave us all a green balloon. What a great St.Patrick's Day. We love you grandma!




Friday, February 27, 2009

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

Okay...so the other day I posted a picture of this AWESOME sugar cookie. If you've been thinking about it ever since you saw it, then YEA (insert horn blowing sound here) here is the recipe. These cookies are my absolute favorite when nursing (you know how I am, "no chocolate until I'm done nursing!") Have fun cooking, and if you think they're SO GOOD then bring me some to show your appreciation. :) ok... I'm kidding to those who think I'm weird, but to those who think I'm being serious... BRING UM' ON!

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

6 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
2 Cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks)

*Cream Sugar and butter together. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla, and beat 2 minutes.
*Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir until blended.
*Roll 1/4 inch thick, punch out desired shapes, put on buttered cookie sheet.
*Bake 6 minutes at 400 degrees. For larger cookies bake 8 minutes.

Butter Cream Frosting

1/2 Cup Shortening
1/2 Cup Softened Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Milk

*Cream together butter,shortening,and vanilla.
*Blend in (1 Cup at a time) sugar-beating well with each addition.
*Beat in milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
*Cover until ready to decorate.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009


Coming Soon... The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Granola Recipie

Moms Famous Granola

Turn oven on at 300 degrees

1 Cup Oil
3/4 Cup Honey
Combine and heat until liquidy

Mix in 4 Cups Oats
1 Cup Wheat Germ
1 Cup Coconut
1/4 Teaspoon Sesame Seed
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Dried Fruit (or 2 Cups Oats)
Mix. Spread on Cookie Sheet
Bake for 15-20 Minutes.
(I like 15)


Friday, February 13, 2009


I made this frame last year, and everyone seems to love it. (Except Ava, she cries when she sees it because she wants to eat it.)Anyway... I just found an inexpensive frame and covered it in conversation hearts with hot glue. It sure makes a good Valentine decoration.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHILLIP






























To my funky brother Phil on his 24th birthday...
You have brought so much "uniqueness" to my life. :) Hope you have a Wonderful Day Today.
Love you,
Tracy