A deep breath...

You know how we all have those things that make us feel like we are enjoying some personal time? For me it is holding a warm latte and taking slow sips... it's like taking a deep breath and letting out a big sigh. Yummy... when I have a latte I'm having "Leanne Time" and it is good!!!
So I'm wondering... what equals personal time for you? Is it a good book, a hike on a beautiful fall day, a hobby...? Let me know.

I Just Love My Grandma!!!

Well, it has been a very long time since I've posted. Lots has happened. We had a family reunion at my parents a few weeks ago... what a great time... we haven't all been together in years except for weddings and funerals, but that's not the same.
Right after that my Grandma landed in the hospital... she is a very sick lady and doesn't have much time left so we've been making a lot of trips out to Enderby to see her. When the doctor told her how sick she was her response was "well... if there is nothing we can do about it we'll just sweep it under the carpet and not worry about it" She's so positve and appreciative... it really is inspirational... I have much to learn from her!!!

Happy Birthday Sammy!!

Yesterday was Sammy's birthday party... I wanted to have a jungle theme, but wasn't able to find enough stuff to pull it off. I was able to use my "Wild About You" stamp set again though! Love it!!! These were the party favours:

The stamps also were the inspiration for the cake:

Apparently it was good!!!...

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.