Time's Running Out!!!

Here is Sammy... Loves his bottle!!! He better enjoy it while it lasts 'cause the day after his birthday (next week) it's good-bye bottle... hello sippy cup!!

Holidays!!!

Just recently spent a few days at the Shuswap. Was great to have some family time and thankfully it didn't start raining until the day we left! How perfect! I'm still trying to catch up with laundry, but oh well... it was worth it!!

Mmmm... these are so good!!!

I've been busy trying to put together a cook book for a family reunion we are having this summer. Since I'm the one collecting the recipes I've been able to preview a few of them. These Chocolate Chip cookies are so good and easy. My second cousin came across this recipe in Austrailia while she was working on a ranch... cooking for the cowboys.

Chocolate Chip Cookies
360 g. butter or marg
3 c. flour
2/3 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 can sweetened condensed milk
choc. chips (as many as you want)
Cream butter and sugar. Add condensed milk. Stir dry ingredients and add to wet. Stir in choc. chips. Roll into small balls and lightly flatten on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 F. until golden brown (10 - 12 minutes)

The Rules of a Toddler

I stole this off my friend's blog... Thanks Teri! I'm only experiencing about 1/3 of it at this point so that's probably why I think it's cute... I may change my mind in a few months!

The Rules of a Toddler:

If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be removed.
If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
If it has leaves, they must be picked.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is paper, it must be torn.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If the volume is low, it must go high.
If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon.
If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force.
If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
If it is a bug, it must be swallowed.
If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
If it is a car seat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.

   

Tagged

I was tagged this morning! Had to answer these questions with one word (I cheated a little):

Yourself: occasionally silly
Your Partner: amazing
Your Hair: desperate
Your Mother: faithful
Your Father: generous
Your Favorite Item: sunflower quilt
Your Dream Last Night: none
Your Favorite Drink: slurpee
Your Dream Car: blue mini
Dream Home: on a farm
The Room You Are In: living room
Where You Want to be in Ten Years: Okanagan
Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Leanne Krahn
You’re Not: assertive
One of Your Wish List Items: patio swing
The Last Thing You Did: housework
You Are Wearing: stripes
Your Favorite Weather: sunny
Last Thing You Ate: ice cream
Your Life: fantastic
Your Mood: mellow
Your Best Friend: Susan
What Are You Thinking About Right Now: chores
Your Car: love it!
What Are You Doing At The Moment: survey
Relationship Status: Married
What Is On Your TV: Nothing
What Is The Weather Like: hot
When Is The Last Time You Laughed: yesterday
OK now to tag five others:
Leanne
Katie
Teri
Krista
Joel and Chris

Happy Birthday Shane!!!

It's not Shane's birthday yet, but soon it will be!! I've actually never met Shane... he lives in Ontario and has been battling Leukemia for the last few years. On May 30th he will turn 8 and his wish is to receive 350 million birthday cards!!! Sounds like a fun project to me!!

Cards can be sent to:
Shane Bernier
P.O. Box 484
Lancaster, ON
K0C 1N0

For more information check out Shane's web site:
www.shaneswish.com

Thirty Something

I remember when I was a kid there was a t.v. show called "Thirty Something"... sounded very old to me then. Now I'm there and I have to say I've never enjoyed life more than I do now. Yesterday was my birthday and I was telling a few friends who called that I'm having the best time!!! So much better than being in my twenties... I know myself so much better and I like myself so much better!!! In fact if I wasn't me I think I'd want to be my friend!!!