Science Museum 2010

Little House July 2010

Happy 5th Birthday Maddie!!!

My little Maddie turned 5 today and I can't believe it. She is growing too fast. We went to the Children's Museum today, had some friends over for cupcakes and playtime and then went to Red Lobsters for dinner.
Maddie is such a girlie, girl. She has to match, even her pjs and socks. She wears dresses on most the time. She loves the girlie stuff but also plays a tough. She asked for Barbies and Toy Story stuff. I can't believe Kindergarten is just around the corner, She has lost two baby teeth and the adult ones are almost in. The summer is going so fast and we have so many fun things planned before school starts.

Happy Birthday Maddie Rose!!!!

Happy 5th Birthday Maddie!!!

My little Maddie turned 5 today. She is growing up so fast. She is much a girlie, girl.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dad, poppie, grandpa, god father and any one else that is like a father to someone!

The Best Oatmeal Cookies in the World!

1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 package instant french vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp apple pie spices
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed pecans
1/2 cup crushed almonds
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut

In large bowl place butter and raisins, put in microwave on med. for 2 minutes or until the butter is melted completely, add sugars and mix well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to cool. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Mix well to get out the sugar clumps.
In a separate bowl mix oats, flour, spices, nuts, pudding mix, coconut and baking soda. Slowly mix this mixture into the butter mixture. Once well mixed add the chips.
Drop by rounded tsp. 2 inches apart. Bake at 375' for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack. I use my insulated pans to bake on.
This cookies taste great with just about anything!
I have even frozen the batter and cooked some up later.
This cookie has been a big hit with many of my friends!
ENJOYS!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the special mommies out there! Hope everyone gets sometime to relax and enjoy the special day.

Missing Tooth!

Maddie lost her First Tooth today. It has been loss for a couple of weeks now. On Thursday she was eating an apple and it got a little loser. This morning she was eating an apple and it became super loss. She tried to pull it herself because we were afraid it would fall out while outside playing, but she couldn't get it out. All I had to do was give it a little grab and out it came. She was so happy it fell out with no tears. Her tooth is now in her tooth fairy pillow waiting to get picked up. She didn't want to put it in bed because the fairy could get stuck in her hair. She did want it by her feet because she could kick it. So it is hanging on her door where the bear would be safe and away from Ben.

Happy Birthday Todd!

Happy Birthday Mom!

We want to wish you a Happy Birthday today!