11.30.11 - Love it...New Addiction

I use to be a once a week flosser but not since I 

bought these...you've got to try them.  I know it sounds silly.

11.29.11 - Full Love Tank

 

Special time playing games with the family = full love tank!

11.28.11 - Poppy Seed Bread

Poppy Seed Bread

1 pkg yellow cake mix, 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding,

4 eggs,  1/2 cup oil, 1 cup hot water, 2 tbls poppy seed

Bake at 350 for 40-45mins.  Makes 2 loaves.
(I'd recommend using less poppy seeds as we felt like
the flavor was too strong)

11.27.11 - Tooting From BOTH Ends

 

Literally...which led to going #2 on the big boy potty.

Good job TY!  You know your a parent when you do the happy

dance over poo in the potty.

11.26.11 - Baby Blanket...one step closer

Jalen decided that since he gave Ty a blanket when he was 

born he needed to give his baby sister one too!

11.25.11 - Christmas Trimming Begins

11.24.11 - Oosting Cousins with Papa O

Tyler 2.5, Corbin almost 6, Nolan 3.5 and Jalen 5.5

11.23.11 - Hersey's Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

 

You want this recipe...trust me!

What you'll need:

1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, 

2 eggs, 2 sticks butter, 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 

1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 Tbsp vanilla, 

1 bag of Hershey's mini kisses

What you do:

Cream pb, sugars, eggs, and butter together. 

Add vanilla, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. 

Stir in kisses. Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball. 

Roll in sugar and bake 9-10 min at 350.

11.22.11 - Color By No.

 

About 6 months ago I was had by a door to door 

salesman.  He shared a story of working to get

back on his feet and in an effort to learn new skills he

was in this program selling magazines.  He ask me if I 

believe in giving people a second chance - well of course I do.

And that was that...$54 later I had purchased a magazine

membership for Jalen.  Later I learned it comes every other

month for a year.  That is almost 10 / issue.  Derk of course 

gets a chuckle every time it's delivered and Jalen could care

less about it.  This time was different, Jalen and I spent the whole

evening working through the magazine.  He even did his first 

color by number.  He was so proud of himself he wanted me to 

take a picture.  At first he said the picture was for his teacher.  Later

he told me it was for God because God watched him color it and 

would really like it.  Now the question is do we renew 

it?  Well considering it is only $9.95 for 1 year - 

I think it is worth it.

Oh the irony!

11.21.11 - Goodbye Grand Prix

 

You were a good car.  Thanks for the good many years 

(10 to be exact) of running great!

11.20.11 - Just a Few Accessories

 

Thanks to Rylee's Collection our baby girl will be styling!

11.19.11 - It's Gonna Get You

 

Poor Tyler believed us and jumped into my arms so fast.

Family night at Red Lobster...Momma was having a 

craving and the rest of the family was putting up with it.

11.18.11 - I'm Not a Baby

I'm a big boy...tonight we watched the boys baby videos.  

We pointed out "baby Ty-Ty" and Ty wasn't having any of it.
He made sure to tell us he was a big boy.  In addition, he wasn't
happy when he saw Derk hold baby Ty.  He would cuddle
in so tight to Derk...it should be interesting

when the newest baby arrives.

11.17.11 - Building Blocks Continue

"Tyler!  You have to ask before you 

knock it over!"  It's hard being a big brother 

when you little brother knows exactly what 

buttons to push.  Just check out Jalen's

half smile.

11.16.11 - Numbers 6-9

 

We will learn what numbers 6-9 look like and how to recognize them.

From Uno to dice games, we'll do whatever it takes.

11.15.11 - iPhone Fun

 

It's a great education tool, I mean toy.

11.14.11 - Organized Sports Begins

11.13.11 - Bowling Banaza

 

Yeah, one week of great behavior earns a family fun night bowling!

11.12.11 - How Many?

 

819 to be exact...they didn't last all that 

long in our house!

11.11.11 - Helping or Hindering?

A little of both...hindering ended up being more fun for Ty.

11.10.11 - First Snow

11.9.11 - Happy Dog

 

 

11.8.11 - Used Books...

 

All around favorite...good price, happy kids and mom 

who doesn't get bored reading at night.

11.7.11 - Uncle

Laundry is never ending!

11.6.11 - Those Eyes Tell All

 

...I'm up to no good and having a blast while doing it.

11.5.11 - What's More Fun...

...building it or letting it fall?

11.4.11 - Stolen Stuffed Animal

LUCY...is that yours?  I don't think so...however your showing it more 

love than anyone else is so I guess you can keep it.  Time to buy you

some more stuff animals.

11.3.11 - House Rules

You don't understand Uncle Ben, there are 

house rules...I can cheat to ensure 

I win.  Uncle Ben's not buying it!

11.2.11 Next Up

 

When you have the motivation, there is only one word

INDULGE!

11.1.11 - Simple Pleasures

Having things organized...Jalen takes after me because he was super

excited by how organized the drawer was too!