Cooking

Some of you may not know, but I love to cook. Baking is my favorite. Now I know that most of you only occasionally glance at this blog to see pictures of the kids, but I got a itch to bake...and then take pictures. Baking is one of the ways I relax. So here are the results of afternoon.

Plain bagels (Tim doesn't care for raisins)

Raisin bagels before I steam them

Raisin bagels after I steamed them

Raisin bagels baked

Soft pretzels

One of Calvin's favorite past-times, if a 6 week old puppy can have a past-time, is chasing the mop. He pounces after it. Jumps on it. Growling viciously and chewing while shaking his head widely.

A New Puppy and Bedtime

Well, we have ventured to buy a new dog. He seems to be much healthier than our last dog. Much more playful and, well, chunky. Anyway, I thought I would post a few pictures since I never made it last time.

In other news, tonight before going to bed, the girls always fuss about what they are going to sleep with. Tonight Ellie chose a Star Wars action figure that had somehow migrated into the girls' room. I tried to trade her and give her the favorite Lamby, but there was no deal. She gently laid the little man on her pillow, patting him gently, and saying "night, night." So here are a few pictures of the two little girls in bed.

Elijah's 6th Birthday

I can't believe he's 6. It seems like he should still be a little boy, but he is growing up now so fast. He wanted a Star Wars party and Darth Vadar cake...what does he think I am??? So here are just a few pictures from the party.

We have one little tricycle that we found in a random place. The girls sometimes fight over it. But lately they've been riding together. We found this too cute! Enjoy!!!

We are still here

Sorry that I have not posted in so long. I have a hard time with our internet getting it to connect with publisher. So while I'm out, I'll try to upload some pictures I took quite some time ago at . Hope you enjoy.

Back on the East side!

We are back in the East, and loving it...I know, no one ever thought they would hear us say that! We are actually having a "honeymoon" phase! Anyway, the house is nearly finished...IKEA is the most fabulous place EVER!!! Here are some pictures from our first week!

The Last Hoorah!

We have had our last hoorah. After a week in Branson, we made a lightning bolt trip to AZ and back...not something I would recommend with 4 kids. Happily, we are all almost well again and hoping that we will stay well for the last few days. This is most likely my last post from this side of the world...I will be packing like a mad woman as soon as I stop procrastinating! Anyway, here are some pictures from our last couple of weeks (Mom, I'm going to upload them to FB so you can have them too!)