2011|9|30

What wonderful weather we're having for the end of September...an extended summer.  Coco...just swingin'!

2011|9|29

Fall Leaves...LOVE!

2011|9|28

If you ask Scarlett what her favorite toy is, she will say 'white puppy'.

2011|9|27

Oxbow was chosen to be in the CTV Hometown Tour...what a great way for us to represent our wonderful rural area!

2011|9|26

2011|9|25

3 Little Munchkins

2011|9|24

My Dad wouldn't really be a fan of me posting this photo...but when he popped over and Coco wanted to just hang with Papa, I had to snap a few pics.

2011|9|23

Scarlett had the pleasure of attending Rhett's birthday party today at the local library (just 2 days after his Mom Missy had her 3rd baby).  I always love the thought & detail Missy puts into everything...she inspires me to keep being crafty because it is such a special gift.  Scarlett had a great time, from the outdoor storytime to the bookworm treats, it was a memorable party to say the least.

2011|9|22

I have been trying to get back into a morning walk routine...I love beginning my day with breathing in the fresh morning air.

2011|9|21

It seems that overnight it has turned to autumn around here...my favorite season!

2011|9|20

Coco's FIRST freezie!

2011|9|19

One of my favorite summer salads...I learned this one back in my college days.

2011|9|18

Early this morning I headed out to take photos of 80 runners in the local marathon 'Run the Ox'.  Seeing the great turn-out of athletes was awesome and I had a chance to capture each of them once they crossed the finish line.  Both of my sisters and niece & nephew ran in the race...way to go everyone!

2011|9|17

Auntie Amber playing with Coco at Nana & Papas.  I seem to remember playing with Amber in the same highchair and the same toy about 23 years ago (oh my, that makes me feel old).

2011|9|16

Round 2 of the Kindergarten hand photos!!

2011|9|15

Kindergarten Hands

Scarlett's teacher asked me to take some photos of the students' hands since they are learning all about their 'gentle hands' and how important they are.

2011|9|14

Our mornings are back to rush, rush, rush.  Here's the car full of kiddos on our way to drop everyone off at their destinations (babysitters or school)...then this Mama is off to work!

2011|9|13

I stumbled upon this today...my Dad & Rich building my sister Amber's deck.

2011|9|12

More birthday celebrations at Nana & Papas for Ace

2011|9|11

4 boys had a fun time during Ace's birthday campout!

2011|9|10

Ace's campout birthday was so much fun (and easy).  We had a watermelon eating contest, tent sleepover, watergun fight and a campfire.  The best part was that we had a very happy 7-year-old!

2011|9|9

Happy 7th Birthday Ace!

2011|9|8

Scarlett received this unique birthday party invitation in the mail from her friend Rhett.  His Mom Missy (a friend of mine) has the most wonderful crafty ideas, I thought she deserved mention here for her great ideas.

2011|9|7

Scarlett's first day of school.  She was so excited to start Kindergarten and would go everyday if she could. We are so excited for this new beginning for her and we know she'll do awesome.

2011|9|6

Garden fresh tiny tim tomatoes from my parents garden.

2011|9|5

Summer Smores...yum!

2011|9|4

Drawing baby.

2011|9|3

Today we discovered we ran out of waffle mix when the kids requested them...shouting and jumping up and down excited to have their favorite breakfast.  So off to the internet I go to search for a quick recipe...don't you just love online recipes!  We tried this version and loved it so much we made a double batch and froze the rest to pop in the toaster.  Here's the recipe!

FROM SCRATCH WAFFLES

(Adapted from allrecipes.com)

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons white sugar

4 egg yolks

4 egg whites

1 1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

- In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt & sugar.  Make a well in the center of the bowl.

- In a separate bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk and oil.  Pour into well of flour mixture and stir well.  Stir just until ingredients are moistened.

- In a small bowl beat egg whites until stiff.  Fold into batter.

- Cook batter in waffle iron.

Yield: 6 full sized waffles

2011|9|2

Today was the last day for the kids with Nanny Kelsey...they had a wonderful summer with her and Cory & I couldn't have accomplished all that we did with our businesses without her.  Thanks Kelsey...we wish you the best as you go onto becoming the Preschool/Pre-K teacher here in Oxbow...you are such an aspiring, capable young person to have in our community.

2011|9|1

Ace's first day of Grade 2!