I think my favorite Christmas gift was a subscription to Everyday Food Magazine. It's like a monthly celebration to run out and find a new issue in the mailbox! Here's a recipe for Rhubarb Crumb Bars that Caitlin and I made yesterday. We used rhubarb from our backyard! Of course, after I picked the rhubarb, the boys thought it was fair game to pick more.
These bars were super delicious...and are now completely gone! Hopefully I'll get another pan baked for MOPS on Friday! The rhubarb is ready!
Rhubarb Crumb Bars
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Rhubarb Crumb Bars
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Birthday Girl
We've had a lot of fun at our house celebrating Cloe's 6th birthday! It's hard to believe that six years could possibly fly by so quickly! There are some parts of me that want to reverse time and spend just one more moment cuddling, rocking, or playing on the floor. Then there are parts of me that are just beaming with excitement about what this little lady and I can do together! We enjoyed some pretty grown-up activities on her birthday: painting pottery, shopping at the mall, eating a special lunch and a very fancy dinner, and catching a movie together. It was a very fun day!
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Why is it that my children turn into the sweetest little love bugs just hours before I have to leave them for a few days?
The last few weeks have been challenging, to say the least, with my two little mischievous three year olds. I have been trying to stay consistent in discipline and patient with instruction. Let me tell you, it has not been easy. I think I have failed in every way! It's exhausting trying to keep up!
Then Saturday into Sunday, these little boys turned into sweet, nap-taking little best friend buddies with their big sister. Just in time for me to leave...
XOXOXOXO
Mommy loves you!
(Daddy does too, but this isn't his blog now, is it!)
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Garage Sale Funnies
This weekend, we had a super successful garage sale! It was bitter sweet to see all my babies' clothing fly out of the garage like hot cakes!
Our family always has a fun time hanging out in the garage during the sale. We make a big deal and get out everyone's lawn chairs, have little cans of Sprite, and Cody brings us donuts on Saturday morning! It's quickly turned into a fun, annual tradition!
Don't touch that, Michael Scott!
(I'm not kidding! A mom said this to her little 1 year old son! You probably can guess what I wanted to say so badly!)
Oh, this garage sale is so good to the earth. Thank you! (deep breath) Ahh, it's just so nice of you to do this for our earth.
(This lady was holding her arms out and breathing deeply in our garage. It sort of creeped me out!)
Girl #1: Do you need this bath seat?
Girl #2: No, I have one of those bimbo things that I'll just throw it in the tub. That's alright isn't it?
(Wow, please let me adopt this baby. I don't think it's safe to leave this mom alone with a baby. Bimbo? Did you mean bumbo? I think the "bimbo" part is what got her in this predicament. Ouch.)
You think this will fit me?
(no! no! no! She bought it anyway.)
How much is your tv? $5 You want $10 instead of $5? umm...sure?
(This guy must have really wanted to get rid of his cash...he did only give us $5 though.)
Hope you found those little quips funny.
We have really been enjoying the beautiful weather!
Spring is welcomed in this house!
We're loving the sunshine!
Have a great week!
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Birthday Cake!
This week one of the guys in our Drake Bible Study celebrated his 26th birthday. He recently got a new super cool camera, so I decided he needed a special camera cake. Obviously, I am not a professional cake decorator, but a girl can dream, right?
I went to make the cake on Tuesday morning and, of course, didn't have a single cake mix on hand. Surprisingly, a cake from scratch is super easy and incredibly good. I may just not replace those silly cake mixes! I do, however, need to add to my collection of food coloring. This light grayish color just didn't quite cut it for a black camera. Oh well, it was fun, and Ryan got a kick out of it! Don't you wish you could be in our Drake Bible Study?!?
Yellow Cake
2 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. milk
Grease and lightly flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Combine flour and baking powder. Beat butter about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. Add ry ingredients and milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating after each addition. Pour into pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until done. Cool 10 minutes on wire racks. Remove from pan.
*I just used a small round glass dish and an 8x8 square pan for the camera cake. It was frosted with real whipping cream...because I had no frosting or supplies for frosting in the house. I really need to go grocery shopping!
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Our Easter Weekend
What do you mean we have to eat pizza and a cookie?
We have a basket here completely filled with candy!
This pose was totally on purpose.
It also drives home the point that the boy needs a little trim.
Nothing beats the grins on these little faces when they receive exciting gifts from Grandma!
Hunting for more eggs...now they're professionals.
Go for the eggs, get more candy!
There's still one piece left in the refrigerator...it's calling my name!
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter!

Every church service, family activity and even the weather--all were absolutely perfect! And on the way lighter side...the food all turned out perfect too!
This was my favorite treat of the day! Abby's Coconut Cake is totally the best cake I've ever had!
Angel Coconut Creme Cake
For the frosting: Whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream and sugar in chilled bowl and chilled beaters until thick. Do not over whip.
More fun Easter memories tomorrow!
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Friday, April 10, 2009
Sorry...I have no idea what's up with the formatting of the post below.
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Gettin' my MOJO on...
A couple of months ago, Cody had a Cuban Sandwich at the Cheesecake Factory that was really good. I've been wanting to try to make one at home since the concept of the sandwich seemed relatively easy. I googled for a recipe, and found a cool site with an interview from three Cuban guys who run a restaurant in Tampa. Their recipe seemed a little more detailed (not hard, just several steps) than what I was expecting, but the results were totally worth it!
For the sandwich:
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Labels: Recipes, Sandwiches
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Life Lessons
#1: Underwear may seem like a good option as a hat, but, inevitably, they'll snap you in the eye.
#2: Just because the picture on the box has big luscious raspberries mixed with the cereal does not mean that they are included in the box. Bummer.
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