Everyday I'm shuffling

Although it is fall, and the leaves are painted, and there are pumpkins, mother nature threw us some July weather this weekend, I 'm talking 80's all weekend.

So. This outfit wasnt really appropriate, but it was 8 in the morning, so it hadnt really gotten too hot yet.

Then we mosied on up to Papa and grammies, and played in some apples!!!

Keith was super sick this weekend, thankfully it was a 24 hr bug thing, but it really had his knocked out, thankfully though Austin and I were spaired! ( thank you GOD)

Daddy and Austin finally took a ride on the 4-wheeler, Austin has been too afraid because of the noise, so I gave him some earplugs, and BAM, worked liked magic, he had a blast!!!

Today we tried watching daddy shoot his gun, but finally gave up, because of the noise.. But those ear plugs really do come in handy!

not the best angle for any of us.. lol

This afternoon, Austin and I tried making some sugar cookies..

He didnt understand you had to cook them first, and this was the reaction I got:

just a tiny bite out of each one

But they were yummy, and he finally cheered up..

Tonight was night one of bedtime boot camp ( I just named it that, haha)

And Austin is sleeping soundly in his room, with no gate, all by himself..

Have a good week :)

Easter Bunny Basket Surprise..

*long name amazing results...


So, for Easter I found a really cute recipe.. for capcakes with a twist.

First you make your pies ( as Austin calls cupcakes)

then you get your 'surprises'

milk chocolate eggs

Put them in the batter

Cover them up, so they are a surprise for the eater

Bake for 20 minutes, or so.


Let cool..

Then, the fun part is mthe top look like an easter basket, jelly beans for the eggs, fruity twizzlers for the handle, some colorful sprinkles..
and TA-DA

These are for our Easter party at daycare on Friday, I couldnt wait any longer, so they are all safe in the fridge. ( as long as Keith doesnt find out)

It was a "COLE" party

My weekend started out in a drag-my-heals-sort-of-way.
The middle was stressful, and the end was fun!! Actually it was all fun, just also other things too.

The most important news is my third nephews birthday party.

Cole turns one tomorrow, and we had his party today.

This little boy is the fist of all three big boys to turn one that has eaten his entire mini cake in one sitting..

I am sure he had tons of fun watching Joaquin and Austin open all his gifts for him ( he liked the paper)

For reasons un-benounces to me we stayed up until pretty much sunrise last night, and got up at 8 am... I didnt get to take a nap ( although both my boys did) and I am pooped. I was tired all day.
But I got up and went to the dump ALL BY MYSELF, for the first time.
Had this cole party.
Then Keith surprised me with a trip to the store, for an early gift. Thanks honey.

When we got home we ate ribs and potatoes, played Christmas music and yathzee, while baking cookies, cakes and goodies..

Merry Christmas to All.. and to all.. A good night..
sweet dream~~

Christmas should be cliche- Im a Christmas junkie

This time of year makes me feel..

very... happy, very souful, very

cliche..

Most mothers across this nation put up trees and make cookies and wreaths, and try to make memories for their children.

I am no exception to this rule..

After finding out I was pregnant with my son, a switch turned on,

I began thinking about what our family would be like, and how it would be differnt than ours was growing up..

We would sit around and talk about our dreams for our family, and all the things we wanted to continue doing that we did as children.

It was great..And now that I have a happy to participate toddler on my hands..

IT.IS.SO.FUN!!!!

ARTS AND CRAFTS

We can sit down and color, and paste, and glitter and cut contruction paper..

Today we made ornaments..

We traced our hands..

cut them out..



made some pops borders..

added glitter and some funky cuts..

TADAA--

(yes his pinky fell off.. )

BAKING

More than normal, we have been baking away, every day ( it seems)

we make some new goodie..

Luckily we have such gret neighbors who LOVE being our guinnee pigs..

These are Daddys favorite..

and they didnt even make it into the cookie jar.

Today I tried something new..

Chocolate pudding chip cookies..

we made mini ones..
I cant wait to bring some to the neighbors tomorrow.



DECORATING THE TREE

I have probally already told you about it,

but thinking about it melts my heart.

Austin is so adorable when he tries helping hang ornaments..

( he even trys hanging toys and food when I am not looking)







( "wow cools" )

HE even gets mad when he doesnt get to do it HIS way

This is Keith trying to trim the top..

It didnt work..

so behold..

 she sits on our counter, until Keith brings home the snips.

ALL our shopping AND wrapping is done..

ALL my menus and recipes are done..

Now it is just a numbers game, waiting for Christmas week to begin..

IN OTHER NEWS!!

Hunting season is over..

OR IS IT???

wont get sick of these hanging around..

Here are some pics of Austin just playing..

MERRRRRRY Christmas

( as if the extra R's really give justice to my addiction to Christmas)

Lets hope that Father Christmas will be working out some deal with Mother Nature so we can have 5 feet of SNOW!!!!
I mean WE ARE IN MAINE...  These dustings are such a tease, and we wanna make snowmen and go sleighriding......
Love, the Moshers..