Ever have one of those moments?

This is definitely one of mine. I don't have the words to explain how proud I am of this picture (his-not mine). Maybe he will be an arteest like his mommy? Now if we could just get him to quit eating his crayons....

Problem Solved!

So bathtime has always been a fun time in our household....until last week. Suddenly my son is aware that playing in water isn't always safe and now he isn't just scared of the tub; he is flat out terrified! I have tried several things to help him get over this fear: putting very little water in, putting very little water in without the bubble bath, putting my swimsuit on and getting in with him, etc. Nothing worked-until today! Surprisingly I got this idea from watching Family Guy last night...I probably should have kept that to myself though, I don't want DFS knocking at my door!

Meet the Girls

So this is a pretty random post but an important one. Here are pictures from a couple of weekends ago. These are some of my very good friends, actually, my best friends and we have known each other since MIDDLE SCHOOL! We got together to plan our 10 Year High School Reunion this summer. Even though we don't get together as often as we would like we still have a blast hanging out and catching up with one another. I think it is AMAZING that we are all still close even after 10 years and hundreds of miles apart. I love you girls and thank you for rockin it so hard for me in these pix---well MOST of you anyway ;0)

Spring Flowers

I have tried a couple of years in a row now to grow flowers in my garden. Through the years I have come to realize that I was not born with a green thumb. I tried a few new things this year and have vowed to stick to my duties. (And stop over watering them...)

Here are a few pictures of some of the flowers. Enjoy!

The Best Pot of Chili Yet!

Tonight I made one of the best pots of chili that I have ever made. My spicy husband has turned me on to trying new things so I thought I would put a new spin on an old favorite. Here is my recipe with my latest ingredient as well as my special ingredient.

1 lb ground turkey meat
2 cans of red kidney beans
1 can of black beans
1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilis
chili powder
onion powder
garlic powder
tomato sauce
1/2 can of light beer
1 can of my Grandma Reba's home-grown tomatoes

YUM!

1,2,3 to the Zoo

We took our first trip to the zoo this year. Caiden got MUCH more out of it this year than he did last year. Everything was either a "kitty" or a "doggy". We also learned that Caiden is not interested in touching sheep. It must be the texture of the wool that scared him- atleast that is my theory. It was a beautiful day with great weather. We met Jay's parents out there for lunch then cruised around the rest of the day. I can't wait for next year when we get our Polar Bears! Maybe the following year it will be a mysterious black fog.... (LOST reference here in case some of you don't get that!).

It's Potty Time!

This week not only did Caiden start walking but he also expressed an interest in going potty like a big kid. When you ask him if he has to go potty he will walk as fast as he can down the hall and knock on the bathroom door. We haven't officially gone potty in the bathroom but the fact that he is making the connection this early is a very good thing. This is every mother's dream! Okay, well not completely but it is a good start. Wish us luck and lots of patience! I will keep you posted on the progress.