Friday, May 22, 2009

Have I told you lately?


How much I love this little man.

Graham is a Ham. I can always count on him to make me laugh.


He loves to wear big brothers clothes and shoes and play with his super cool toys.


Bubbles make him smile.

His first bike ride on a big boy bike.

He was a bit nervous.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Cliff Bars

These cliff bars are a family favorite. My sister-in-law gave me my first recipe for cliff bars a while back and since then we have been hooked. I tweek the recipe each time we make it. Sometimes I add mini chocolate chips or dried fruit but my kiddos prefer peanut butter with nuts.
First combine oatmeal, nuts, and ground flaxseed.

In a saucepan on medium high heat add brown sugar and honey.


When your sugar and honey mixture begins to boil remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla.


Next, combine your peanut butter and honey mixture to your oatmeal mixture.


Use parchment paper to press your cliff bar mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.


Let your bars cool. Cut into individual servings and store in an air tight container. You can store them in the frig but we prefer them soft and store them in the pantry.

Oh, and don't forget to let your kiddies lick the spoon.


Flaxseed Cliff Bars
3 cups quick cooking oats
9 T ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)
1 cup chopped nuts ( I use raw pecans, almonds, and cashews)
3/4 cup honey
6 T dark brown sugar
1 cup natural peanut butter (you could also use almond or cashew butter)
3 t vanilla extract
Optional: 1 1/2 t cinnamon

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tears....hers and mine

I went to Eden's room to get her up from nap the other day and found her on her knees. She has never done this before. In fact, I still had her crib gate lowered. I have been in denial when it comes to my baby girl growing up, but there is no stopping it. Anyhow, when I saw her on her knees I ran to get my camera and when I returned I found her standing.....and crying. Time is moving to fast.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

A Giveaway!!!


Layla over at the letter cottage is giving away one of these beautiful burlap table runners from Grace's Esty shop.

Head on over and check out Layla if you haven't already.
I love those cactus (I guess it is cacti) in the milk glasses (right? is that what those cute little white glasses are called?). Ikea has lots of succulents right now for only $2.99. I just got a cute little tree for my kitchen that I hope to be able to show a picture of soon.

Oh, and if Layla is reading this post for the giveaway, please pay no attention to the picture of the woman up there on the left whose hair is in desparate need of a highlight job....he he.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A Few Things

First, I haven't been posting much lately because we have been going back and forth about getting a new computer. Well, as of yesterday we have decided to make the big purchase and buy the HP something rather with so many GB of something and so many somethings of memory. Shows how much I know about computers. All I really care about is being able to have a computer that I can download,(or is it upload?) pictures from my camera, have access to photo shop, email, and blogging. I guess I care about what it looks like too. I wanted one that was white to match the school room that it will be living in, but white cost more. I will be back to posting about raising kids, cooking, and painting my walls as soon as our new computer arrives.

Second, I am in the process of creating a school room in the basement. Can't wait to show pictures of the results. Oh, and I have a few great recipes to share as well.

Lastly, can anyone tell me how to delete an old blog?

I almost forgot. My Dad sent me more pics of their cute little house on the lake that I thought you would all enjoy.


Aerial shot of the Lake

View from their deck

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Grandma and Grandpa's Lake House

This is where I get to stay when I visit my parents. Enjoy!!




This is where my kids stay while at Grandpa and Grandmas. Isn't it cute? They used the same siding that is on their house to create this mini one in the Grandkids room. Creative!!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Eden and Daddy

This is where you can find Eden whenever her Daddy is within her sight.



Are they not the cutest? I love my baby's Daddy!!