1.22.12

Day 22

We were on time to church for the 2nd time since Ginger was born!  

These are the cutest kids I have seen!  

1.21.12

Day 21

We finally got some snow.  It didn't last long (yippee, doing a little happy dance)

1.20.12

Day 20

We have given Ginger some arrowroot cookies a few times.  She likes to sit in her bumbo at the table with the rest of the family and slobber all over these cookies!

1.19.12

Day 19

Ginger got this little baby activity center for Christmas.  It is the perfect to toy for her since she loves to stand.  Her feet finally touch the floor.

1.16.12

Day 16

Paige has been on one lately.  (sigh)

1.17.12

Day 17

We signed Jack up for Creative Drama class (or theater class) again.  He LOVES it.  He has so much fun and really loves expressing himself through creative drama.  The class is held at the Bullen Center on Main St.  

 

The building in the background is NOT the Bullen Center, but the Thatcher Young Mansion which is right next to the Bullen Center.

1.13.12

Day 13

A good bouncy house day.  Tug comes over to our house a few days a week.  On this particular day the kids helped me clean up and the reward was getting out the bouncy house while Tug was here.  

I am surprised she didn't kick my camera!

Ginger was happy watching the kids bounce!

1.12.12

Day 12

I love to make cupcakes.  Today I made salted carmel cupcakes.  These were my second attempt.  The frosting came from Pinterest (a fun way to waste time) and the cake was a mixture of a few recipes.

They were pretty yummy.

Here are the recipes that I used:

1 box cake mix (white/vanilla) betty crocker best
1 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
¾ tsp sea salt
4 egg whites
1/2 cup buttermilk plus water to equal 1 ⅓ cup
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla



Bake 350 for 12-15 minutes

makes about 30

For the caramel icing:

1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into a few chunks

Generous 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

When the cupcakes have cooled, make the icing. Put the dark brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium saucepan, and melt them together over medium heat, stirring often. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the milk and vanilla. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dump in the confectioners’ sugar all at once and beat with a wooden spoon until the icing is thickened and smooth. Quickly ice the cupcakes by holding each by the base and dipping the tops in the hot icing, rolling them slightly to coat evenly. Turn them quickly upright so the icing will even out while it’s still warm and will set smoothly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

1.11.12

Day 11

Paige got a princess vanity set for Christmas.  So while I was drying my hair Paige raced in with her toy hair dryer and joined me!  It was pretty cute!

1.10.12

Day 10

Paige got a little paper, pencil, marker, stamp set for Christmas.  She has been making invitations to her birthday party.  She started Christmas day.  She told me that she has about a thousand to make.  Good thing she started three months early!  

1.9.12

Day 9

Ginger has moved from the cradle in our room to the crib!   She is sleeping through the night.  Jack loves having his baby sister sleeping in the same room as him.  I am loving not having her in our room.  

I snapped these pictures when she was supposed to be napping.  In all fairness she was on the verge of falling asleep when I came in.  She is such a good little baby.

1.8.12

Day 8

When Paige would not eat her dinner we told her she needed to just go to bed then.  So she promptly marched downstairs to the fort her and Jack had built and went to sleep.  It was the first time in awhile that she has obeyed us.
Last night while getting the kids out of the bath Aaron asked Paige what she wants to be when she grows up.  While shivering she said "Well I don't want to be cold!"  LOL Me either!

1.7.12

Day 7

Second night with a babysitter.  The kids love to set up the downstairs like a "movie theater" and watch movies and eat popcorn.  At a real theater they don't have to worry about a little doggy trying to steal their popcorn.

1.6.12

Day 6

So today was a crazy day.  Aaron and I had an event with the photo booth.  It was in Salt Lake City and I left Ginger at home in Logan with a sitter.  It was the first time I have left her for such a long period.  Gave this momma a little anxiety.  

 

Ginger is a champ at eating baby food. :)

1.5.12

Day 5

Hi!  My name is Chubby.  My mom is chubby, my dad is chubby, my dog is chubby, even my pet fish is chubby.  One day my dad took me on a motorcycle ride.  I said "faster daddy faster.  Wow that is too fast."

1.4.12

Day 4

Getting kids to clean their rooms around here is impossible!

 

1.3.12

Day 3

Maximus got his balls cut off yesterday.  He is struggling with the wanting to itch and not being able to.  Sorry puppy we can't let you pull out your stitches.   It will pass.

1.2.12

Day 2

Still taking a day to relax and recover from illness and stiff bodies! 

1.1.12

Day 1

It was a SICK day.  Aaron and Paige were sick!  I feel down the stairs while holding Ginger.  Scary!  We are fine.  A great way to start the NEW YEAR! 

 I know how you feel!