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Sugar Bust

There is definitely something wrong with this picture!

I just don’t get the beauty of baking — mostly because I am not good at it. But following recipes exactly just doesn’t work for me. I need to be able to add a dash of this and a pinch of that to anything I put my name on. It kind of goes with my personality of never wanting to be tied down, and just living spontaneously. Regardless, I will admit that baking does produce some pretty cute results. And when Trilby had the “spider cupcake” idea, I was game. (And I will be honest, I was mostly game because Skilly wanted to make some, and convinced me that Scout’s nursery class NEEDED some too. And on an even more honest note…..as bad as I am…..Trilby is worse.)

Anyway, we started our little project at 6:00, and ended at about 9:00. Three hours???!!! I could have made a six course gourmet meal in that time. But in the end, Scout was really excited to present these beauties to his nursery class. And during my mom’s Sacrament program (which was amazing!), he couldn’t wait to get to class. (WOW, times have changed!) Skilly was a stud, and whipped out twice as many as I did. So I guess that over all….it was a job well done.

Efficiency

This is the way to minimize our morning ritual by about 45 minutes. Some days….I’ll take it.

Captain J

Everyone was geared up to see Dana vs. San Clemente at Homecoming last night. The curse of the Tritons loomed overhead sonce Dana had not beat them since Micah was a sophomore. (Which was a long time ago –18 years — wow my husband is ancient). Jason texted Micah that he was the team captain, and Micah responded with, “cool….that’s how you get chicks.” (Didn’t know that attending a high school football game, took my husband’s mentality back to high school.)

The kids were excited, we tail gated, the weather was nice….and the curse was broken. Way to go captain J. Did you get chicks?

Apparently so. A sixth grader.

9 Short Months

Exactly 9 months ago, I was feeding my baby like this:

Now she’s eating like this:

I am so amazed that my baby is 9 months old already — and as healthy as a horse THANK GOODNESS! She gave us a rough start at first in the NICU, and then she was a little on the fussy side, and worst of all, she was constantly spitting up. But she worked it all out, and has become the sweetest and cutest little thing in the world. She is taking three steps at the moment, and is fearless. She rarely cries when she bonks her head, or something gets “accidentally” thrown her way by Scout. She is all smiles, and is a mover and a shaker. She is in love with Scout, and will laugh so hard at him. She is a great eater (maybe too good), and has always been a good sleeper. The only flaw with my baby is that she is not interested in wearing her bows any longer. Stinks for her that I am persistent and on a mission to have a bow-wearing girl. She is FINALLY moving into first place alongside Scout. Scout had everyone whipped, but Navy is in the midst of whipping. I would love to report how long and heavy she is, but I guess I would have to go to a doctor’s appointment to know those things.

Ickity Dickity Dock — you are my little dream.

RyRy

Ryan is meeting Navy for the first time and she is 9 months old! Where have you been RyRy?

And then there was a reunion with Scout and his “favorite uncle”. By this time, Navy was rethinking RyRy. But by the end of his stay, they were buddies.

Daddy’s Shirt

There is just something about Scout cruising around in his daddy’s shirt that I love. Must be that I remember being in my dad’s shirt when I was growing up.

Why I Hate Coming Home….

….and the picture doesn’t even do the 5 loads in this heap justice.

Yosemite — The Trip

The trip was a success. Besides the first day of wet and cold, our weather was terrific, the Zimms –our traveling companions– were easy and low maintenance, the kids got along great (minus my kid’s obsession with teasing and hitting and poking), the wildlife was in full force, the waterfalls were spectacular and our house pet, Mickey Mouse only stayed for one night — although it did make for a long night as I was woken up abruptly three times from a deep sleep to, “babe….babe…there is something in here” and a flashlight shining in my eyes. In honor of the bears, Micah was meticulous about getting every single speck of food out of our car. Funny how those “specks” ended up in my bag in the room. Funnier that I woke up the first morning to a ransacked bag with sunflower seed shells everywhere!

There were so many things about the trip that were great, but the best was just spending time with my family. Micah has been gone so much lately, that it is fun to spend time together uninterrupted. Especially because T Mobile didn’t work in the valley!!!

Mirror Lake that actually had ice floating in it.

In front of a huge fallen Sequoia that was over a century old — although “you can’t prove that”.

This is what happens when some random takes your photo when it is pitch black outside.

On our way, we stopped at the Sun Maid factory. Their shop was totally cute, and I wanted about six things. None of them having to do with raisins.

It’s me and the kids one morning after we all woke up to Micah being “quiet” on his way out to the facilities.

Yosemite — Our Sidekicks

The Zimms joined us on our little adventure. Although they were anxious for weeks prior to the trip, once we got there they never let us see them sweat. In fact, Jim Zimm seemed as cool as a cucumber the whole way through. It was a little more telling when Miss Zimm hid behind her screen the last night to avoid our furry friends. All in all, they turned out to being perfect traveling companions for a few reasons. AZ thinks Micah is funny, and I think Jim is funny. We both have a toddler boy and infant girl. They have Kate who is 5 and was a perfect little helper, and I am proud to report that she called me her BFF on the way home. They were game for any sort of adventure, and most importantly….Miss Zimm packed Veggie Sticks.