Monday Morning

Look what I woke up to Monday Morning! I had just finished reading my Bible, and opened the door to let the dog out, and look what I saw!! I couldn't help but think about one of my favorite verses:

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22, 23

Monday, we played.

And played.


And bounced.

We made pretend campfires.

We drew on the driveway.

And jumped some more.

Happy Birthday, Abby!

Saturday, we went to Abby's birthday party at Pie Slinger's. We have never been there before, and I immediatly grabbed my camera after two people carried out the largest pizza I have ever seen. Crazy!

After eating pizza and cake, we headed over to the Pumpkin Patch Playground to play. Jackson and I have been before, but this was Blake's first visit. Such a beautiful place!

Tuesday: Raising a Little Boy Edition

In my 3.5 years experience of being mama to a little boy, I have learned a very valuable lesson. This little guy LOVES to be outside. More than just about anywhere else.

Boys with their Bikes and Random Thoughts

The other night we took Jack to the park to ride his bike...we go there often, because we have found a secret place that is (in our opinion) the best place! We let him ride in either the basketball or tennis court area at the helicopter park. It is completely fenced in (no cars) and there is hardly ever anyone else there. So, Jack can ride around in a large, open space with no worries of cars or getting to close to the street.

1) I am down 16 pounds. :)

2) I have started planning Claire's birthday party. I can not believe she is going to be ONE next month!

3) Jack went to the dentist this week: great report, no cavities.

4) I made my first trip to Goodwill (Claire Wood, you would have been so proud of me!). Jackson wanted a detective costume, basically, an oversized kid's suit jacket. I found one for $5.99. I got to the check out, and it was on clearance. $2.99. Score.

5) I got Claire an ADORABLE swimsuit for next summer at Target. $2.50. Score again.

Picnic and Playground Day

103: Cake Cookie Recipe

A couple of people have asked for this recipe. Tiffany gave me this recipe last year at the beach...so easy and delicious.

Cake Cookies (or Cake Batter Cookies)

1 box of cake mix (pick your favorite)

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

Optional: 1 cup of candy pieces or 1/2 cup of chopped nuts

1. Mix ingredients.

2.Place tablespoon full drops on a cookie sheet.

3. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. They set up as the cool.

I also sometimes roll the dough into smaller balls...bake, and then put a dollop of icing on the top...they look a little fancy, like Thumbprint cookies.

77: Saint Patick's Day Edition

76: Wordless Wednesday

72: The Best Things in Life are Free

Sunshine on Saturday. Spending Time With the Ones you Love. A little boy figuring out how to ride his new bike. Baby girl swinging with her Mama for the first time. The best things in life really are free.

63: Our First Kite

Yesterday, the weather was perfect for flying a kite.

62: Play Date

Robin and I were taking the boys to the park Thursday...but a school bus pulled up a few minutes after us...so we changed our minds, and went to her house for lunch and let Ben, Jackson, and Emma play in her backyard...which is perfectly flat and HUGE. I am a little jealous of all the space they have to play outdoors. Fun times, as always.