Motorcycle Madness

Well, it took 9 years but Jake finally convinced me he needed a motorcycle...and a Harley Davidson at that. He actually has had it for over a month. It's hot to ride right now but come winter it will be even more fun for him than it is now. I should add that his sister and dad also have one so they can go out cruising. 

The boys love it. Especially Noah. I should add that this was just a photo op. Elijah has not been on the bike. Also Jake rides in full gear even though helmets are not required here.

Here he is putting on his plate. I guess it's official now.

Keepin' Busy

Sometimes I think anyone who sees my house must question what I do all day. I mean, exactly HOW LONG does it take to do one load of laundry and wash the dishes. Well, my friend, come to my house and you will find out. Our land is filled with very busy little people and very few "quiet" moments. We have a lot of playtime, although I think Elijah would claim that I never, ever play with him...ever. He wants to play 24/7 so I guess what time I do have to play with him feels like never.

Here's Noah playing with tools. Safety first you know.

"Cheese"

(Note the bandaid on the wrist. This is now the new thing at our house. Unfortunately for us, they fall off (or are pulled off) WAY too quickly. And of course, we have requests for Buzz Lightyear all the time. Gotta love it.

I've been making my own playdough. It's nice and soft and squishy. Want the recipe? Have at it!

http://www.kristanlynn.com/2011/09/best-play-dough-recipe.html

Gotta love pintrest. I found a yummy chicken marsala recipe. Mmmm. Mashed potatoes and corn. YUMMY!

I am on a baking kick and had to make my favorite chocolate bundt cake. I LOVE this cake. It was gone in no time. I want some more already. T-O  D-I-E  F-O-R  Seriously.

I'm not kidding

Isn't He Handsome?

Isn't my big boy handsome?

Ok.

Maybe I'm biased...

But that's okay. I think he is and that's all that matters :)

Mmm Mmmm Cookie Monsters :)

There is just something about homemade cookies. They just make your day brighter. I decided to make some of my FAVORITE cookies the other day and the boys LOVED it.

I think the grin just makes the day even brighter don't you?

Want to make some of your own? Come on, you know you want to! Here's the recipe so all your little munchkies can have a grin like mine :)

Oatmeal Chip Cookies

1c shortening

1c granulated sugar

1c brown sugar

2 eggs

2c rolled oats (I use a little bit less)

1 tsp vanilla

2c flou

1tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 pkg chocolate chips

Cream shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt and add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.  Bake 10min at 400 degrees. Makes 6 dozen.

It's Monsoon Time

One thing about living in the desert that it rarely rains...that is until monsoon season. That being said I like to give the boys an oportunity to play in the rain whenever I can.

In this case, it started raining when the boys first woke up so I quickly got them outside despite the pajamas and soggy diapers.

They had a lot of fun squealing in delight.