Are pictures worth a 1000 words? Part 3

N loves water. Drinking it, bathing in it, and especially playing in it.

While baking cookies with friends. N decided to get into the tupperwear cabinet.

And then the following day he got into the chip cabinet. needless to say we now have locks on the doors.

Cora Marie Quinn (my new niece) born 12/15/10

Christmas #1 (we have around 4 or 5 each year!!)

N got a ton of toys, but all he wanted was a ball.

baby boy in heaven.

I really like wrapping gifts to perfection. aren't these pretty?

Are pictures worth a 1000 words? Part 2

For Halloween N was Charlie Brown.  The shirt was super easy to make. 

N turned one this November.

"What is this stuff?! It is so sticky!"

Pj waiting for some of N's birthday cake to come his way.

Are Pictures Worth 1000 Words?

You tell me.  Here a number of pictures of things we've been up to and crafts that I've done.  Enjoy!

For our 5th Anniversary Steve and I went Gocarting.  No I'm not winning...I'm slow. :)

N started walking at 10 months!!

Our trip to Missouri Town (in Lees Summit MO) was wonderful!

Merry Christmas!

Sharing The Love Christmas

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Happy Anniversary Love

Today is Steve's and my wedding anniversary.  We've been married for five wonderful years.  I have loved each moment that I've gotten to share with this man.  He is an amazing man.  I think it is a great blessing when you can look up to your husband easily and submit to his plans and ideas because you've seen his integrity and wisdom.  Yeah, he forgets that Gdiapers get put on differently than regular diapers but in the grand scheme of things that is something I'm prepared to live with and even laugh at.

So, here's to my wonderful husband and to falling even further in love. Love you Steve.

Butter!

Have you ever come across something that sounded too easy.  "If it were really that easy why don't more people do it?" you ask yourself, and then that nagging thought creeps in..."why don't I try it?"   This was my experience when I first read how to make butter.  All you do is pour heavy whipping cream into a mason jar to about the half way mark, put a lid on the jar and then shake.  THAT'S IT!  And that nagging thought, oh yeah it won out and I made butter!

You have to shake the heavy whipping cream for awhile and then like magic the butter milk and butter separate.  Make sure to squeeze out the butter milk or your butter will go bad faster.  Plus, if you like salt in your butter you can mix it in after you separate it from the milk.  so easy and everyone will be surprised that something so simple worked.

The Best Toys for the Price

I am a very privileged mom.  I have a mother-in-law who loves to shop and loves to pick up toys for her grandson.  But the best privilege of all is watching N play in the can goods.  It cracks me up every time.  He likes the baby food section the most, and while I am cooking or just need to make a latte he is there pulling out cans, boxes of croutons, and tuna packets.

He is there so much that I have started putting some of his toys away with the cans just so he can play with those as well.  Love it!

 
Another great toy is an old cell phone.  This one no longer works but Nolan loves it. :)