Sister Love

I just can't begin to explain, or tell about the love I have for my sister Danna. She has just moved back to Utah after a long almost 2 year jaunt to Oregon, Washington and Idaho. I am so glad to have her back!! Well like we did back in the day we are spending tons of time together. Almost every day we say to each other, "I can't believe the kids are doing so well today. No fights, they must be working it out, good. They're growing up so fast." It is just so nice to have family close by and to have the opportunity to let cousins grow up together. We have been planning activities for the kids to do together that will promote kind play and a chance for Danna and I to, well gab away! So here is a few things that we have done over the last few visits together..
SUGAR COOKIES!!

Today we made PLAYDOUGH!! I remember making it as a kid, but I had forgotten how easy it really is to make. We made two batches in about 5 min!! It was so fun! We made them each their own color. Luke couldn't put it down, even though he was told several times because it was time to go. Very very fun!!

Danna came over to my house today and we had a ball! The kids played nicely together and stayed out of our hair and we were able to enjoy eachother's company the way we did back in the day. I LOVE my sister! One of the things we have always had so much fun doing, ever since I can remember, is baking. So she pulled out the cook book our Mom put together for us and we started baking away. I now have a new favorite dessert!! Connie's Pineapple Nut Bars!

Recipe:

1 C flour

1/2 C sugar

1/2 C butter

Mix and press into 9 X 9 pan. bake at 350 for 10 min.

8 oz cream cheese

2 T sugar

1 egg

2 T milk

1 t vanilla

mix till smooth and add:

8 oz drained, crushed pineapple

Spread over partially baked crust.

1 C coconut

1/2 c slivered almonds

1 T melted butter

Combine and sprinkle over filling. Return to oven and bake for 18- 20 min till golden and filling is set. Cool and glaze.

1/2 C powdered sugar

1/2 t rum extract

2-4 T milk.

The Day of Love

Valentines Day has always been one of those days that ,for me, just come and go like any other. I remember my Mom making them so sweet, but with little kids, there is just not the same excitement in the air. Needless to say I didn't do anything special. Nana however came through with amazing results.....

She sent, as you can see, a princess card complete with a crown and bracelet. Ramsey was so excited about it that she refused to let me help her punch it out, and well I'm sure we can all imagine the disappointment.

Happy 6 month Birthday to Paisley!!

Happy 6 month Birthday to Paisley!!

15.4 lbs. 25.5 in.

Well Paisley turned 6 months on the 12th of February and it has gone by so fast! So I wanted to do a little post all about her. Each child truly is different, here is a list of things we have discovered about Paisley in the past 6 months:

She loves her sister. I don't thing there is anything cuter than to see the girls play nicely together. Especially in the early morning. One always wakes the other , the smiles and soft sounds that are exchanged are too precious.

She is definitely a Daddy's girl! Her face lights up when Bill comes in the room.

She appreciates nap time. We find it strange, but I sure do love it, Paisley enjoys being placed in her bed, blanket around her face, given the bink and left the heck alone! So nice.

She loves tummy time. She is already crawling that says it all.

Paisley loves to play with Ramsey. The toy battle has begun. What ever one has the other wants. (It's a little exhausting)

She has two teeth and I don't think the others are far behind, I still get no sleep.

She loves to play in the bath water both while its filling the tub or just splashing like crazy. I always end up wet.

Paisley loves food! She has been staring at our food plates with wanting eyes ever since we brought her home. She is so glad to be given a taste here and there.

She loves to pull Peanut's hair or tail, but doesn't care to be licked.

She is mesmerized by him.

She hates her car seat. The shoulder straps are like a straight jacket.

There is also a short list if things that I, as a mother, am once again thankful for:

family

tylenol

friends

car rides

white noise

king size bed

disposable diapers