sometimes life is a little "hairy"

Life has been a little "HAIRY" for Andy these days. He got the cold that seems to be circulating in our family... not lucky for him.... it turned into much more than just runny nose and cough... so we took him to the Dr. and he sent us home with a breathing machine, antibiotics, and a sympathetic pat on the back. Andy's not real sure about sitting still for 6 minutes with the mask on...this picture doesn't do the hair justice.. but it is wacko! today!

He slept forever this morning which made for some crazy hair and cute smiles.
Nick even got to take a chug on the peace pipe.
he's practicing... and finally got the mask the right way

All in all he's feeling a bit better, sleeping, and deep breathing some good fog...

fruit flowers

the Fruit Flower Arrangement for the shower turned out grand. I especially loved the apple star flowers with green centers and the limes. I think everything needs a touch of green. The food was delicious and the party was very fun. Haley just seems to fit right in. Dallas is a lucky guy and Haley is a lucky girl. Next big event.... Aubri's wedding!!!

My How To... for the day

I can't resist embellishing... I found this cute photo album at Hobby Lobby and decided it would make a cute recipe book. So with the help from a little cream colored ric-rac, a cheap flower torn apart, a flat glass bead, some polka dot scrap paper with the word RECIPES printed on it from the computer...this once plain photo album has a purpose...No peaking Haley! It's a shower gift! Can't wait for another fun partying weekend.

Beautiful Spring Morning...

our on-going back yard project...

my favorite color right now is GREEN!!!

Book Club

I'm so excited for Book Club a.k.a. "Treats and a Good Book" tonight... we are discussing the book Lemon Tart.

I decided to make my version of gingerbread.
chocolate swirl gingerbread
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cloves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
2 oz. melted semi sweet chocolate

1. preheat oven 325. Butter 8" square dish. combine dry ingredients.
2. melt butter and water in saucepan. stir into dry ingredients. add molasses and egg
3. pour half of batter into dish. drizzle half of chocolate over batter. add remaning batter and drizzle remaining batter in zig zag pattern over top.
4. run a knife through the lines of chocolate, alternating the direction each time.
5. bake until toothpick comes out clean. about 30 minutes.

weekend at a glance...

boy how the time flies by on the weekend... do you like my new $20 clock from Tia Pan?

Speaking of pan...I got in the mood for these...and yes... you know me.. i mention french bread and it remains on the brain until...good thing I found these sweet things at the grocery storewe are working on our yard...look what's popping up

speaking of popping up... nothing got past this cute first baseman...well, at least nothing I saw.

so that's it in a nutshell... my next question is... Is IT FRIDAY YET? I'm ready for another weekend.

PROGRESS REPORT:

WE'RE TALKING CENTIMETERS OF INCH WORM CRAWLING PROGRESS FOR THIS ALMOST 1 YEAR OLD....BUT WHAT'S THE RUSH?

AS LONG AS THERE IS PROGRESS...SMALL IS BETTER THAN NONE