Makes me smile :)

I know you have already seen this picture of my boys this week, but I love it!

This cute mister is so much happier now that he eats REAL food. He isn't a formula baby if that is possible...well it is for us. He is nine months old, and eats more than his sister. He is finally a happy little man!! Formula must have hurt his tummy because for the first 6 months of his life he screamed and cried everyday. If you are a frustrated mom...I can understand! I was too, and I think it has a lot to do with food.

This little tooter pants LOVES his daddy! Every evening when daddy comes in the door HC is ALL smiles! It is priceless. He shows those 2 teeth proudly with a gigantic grin!! I am so thankful for my wonderful family and all the blessings in my life.

Sheesh!

Indoor, calm activity.

Layla has begun to feel better, and I know this because she is getting bossy again! That is fine with me~yippee. It really wouldn't be such a big deal...heck tons of children get sick all the time. BUT, Layla really hasn't been sick at all in her 3 1/2 years. We have been so lucky. It is really hard to see your munchkin in pain. Her fever was so high and she hasn't slept in two days. That isn't normal, and those of you that know me know that my kiddos are scheduled sleepers. They both are really good about going to bed and sleeping through the night. She was in our bed the past two nights....Aghhhh. I love her, but can't sleep with her. Anyway, we made a trip to the Doctor this morning. They tested her for everything, and she is all clear, so the outcome is just a random virus. That is even more stressful for me...103 temp and no explanation. Oh well, we are happy she is MUCH better and almost back to her spunky little self!

Here is a picture of one of the pages she colored today. See, the smile is almost normal! She loves it when I print coloring pages. This website has dot to dots and all kinds of fun indoor activities. Check it out on a sick or rainy day.

Happy Mother's Day

We had a great time catching up with each other! I have been friends with each of these ladies since before kindergarten. We treated ourselves to a Spa outing, and it was great that is was on Mother's Day weekend. It was a blast to be pampered! I can't wait to get together again...soon!

I am so lucky to be mommy two the most amazing kiddos ever! It has been a mellow Mother's Day this year. Last night when I got home from my Spa trip, Layla was sick. High fever and she even threw up. She has had fever on and off all day today as high as 102.7 degrees. We have just been hanging out relaxing and hibernating. Bless her little heart, I hope she feels better soon, and I hope the rest of our household will stay well. Say some prayers for us!

Happy Mother's Day to you all!!

3 posts in one day...

I know, CRAZY! But you REALLY gotta check this out.

I added a button on my right sidebar under the 'Archives'. This Metropolitan Mama is giving away a laptop! Really!?!? So cool! I would love to win this laptop, and if you click on the button on my side bar you too can enter to win! What a wonderful Mother's day gift!

Food again

OK, so I have turned into a slow cooker junkie! I love it. I usually put dinner in the slow cooker around 2 o'clock, and then my evenings aren't nearly as stressful. Afternoons around 4 o'clockish I start to go nuts. Add baths and dinner...I am worn smooth out! Anyway, I am so excited that my friend Becky is letting me borrow this book. I love it! It has great recipes, and all made in the slow cooker. The one I am going to share today is

Parmesan chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup of water
1 cup of fat free mayonnaise
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp. paprika
fresh cracked pepper

Put chicken in slow cooker. Mix remainder of ingredients and cook for 3-4 hours on high.

This is my version of the one in the book, I changed it up a bit.

I served the chicken with whole wheat pasta and broccoli. We skipped eating the sauce because the chicken was so tender! Gary is loving the slow cooker foods because I am trying new things. It is so fun. I'm gonna look for a good slow cooker oatmeal recipe. Can you imagine waking up that that yummy smell? HC and I would be the only ones to eat it though...the other 2 aren't oatmeal eaters. Have a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day!

Big Girl Haircut & my boys

Blow Dry

All done!

LK got about 2 inches cut off today! She looks so adorable...I must say.

See yesterday's post for the BEFORE pictures.

I LOVE this pic of my boys! I love the way the sun is streaming in the door. They were having a ball playing and I just had to share this sweet shot :)