Morning Breakfast with her "Lovies"

 One morning, Hannah decided that she was going to host breakfast her her "lovies" in Isaac's room.  

She wanted me to be sure to get a picture of her with Nemo and Brutus.  

I love watching her imagination develop and her creative juices flow.  I love being home with her each day and enjoying the simple things...like eating breakfast on the floor with stuffed animals :)

I.love.YOU!

Before our kids can sign I love you with one hand, we teach them how to sign it by hugging themselves and pointing to the one they love.  Isaac just learned how to sign "I love you" this week and loves saying it...it melts my heart!  

I love...

YOU!!

A Crisp Fall Sunday Afternoon

Every other Sunday, we enjoy a time of fellowship and encouragement around the Word with our small group.  On the off Sundays, we have been enjoying family time in the afternoons.  On this particular one, we visited a local barn...there wasn't too much to do on that particular day, but it was nice to just be outside and be together.  Hannah was not up for pics....but I'm happy with the few that I was able to snap of Isaac.  

Family Weekend

 We love family weekends.  They are especially fun in the fall, because we love watching the Buckeyes together...and they are even more fun when everyone can be there.  This was one of those weekends.  Adam and Jill came out to meet Cal...so everyone was there!  

I love these pics of Papa and Isaac

 Hannah and Auntie Jill were pretend texting each other.  They said their messages outloud and then said "send" it was fun to see the creative juices flowing.  

 cell phone in the back pocket, just like momma

 This lady loves being and aunt..and is rather good at it too!  

 Grandma and Isaac

 My Buckeye babes 

 snuggles with baby Cal

I wish this video didn't turn out so dark...but it's fun to watch Hannah and Eli dancing to "Every Move I Make"

Isaac's First Haircut

 On Thursday evening we did it...we took Isaac for his first haircut.  For a while it needed cut so bad...but I wanted to get past his first birthday, and then his one year old pics.  By that time...it had turned really cute and everyone commented on how they loved his hair.  But we got to the point where it was just getting too long...so we broke down and took him in for his first haircut.  Rosanne did a great job with him...he sat so still and didn't cry or squirm much at all.  She cut his hair so it looks much better, but he still looks "baby" so I'm happy for that...he is already growing up too fast and will only be baby once :).  I didn't cry at all..I was busy with cameras and spotting him on his little bench which distracted me from what was really happening (you know my sentimental heart).  So here are the pics...I just love my cute little boy! 

Before...happy as can be

 starting off

 Isaac and Rosanne...doesn't he looks so cute?! 

Mini Carrot Cake Cups

My goodness...it's a been a long time since I've shared a recipe.  A few friends have asked for this one, so I thought I'd post it.  I love making this in the fall and in the spring.  Such a yummy little grab and go treat..goes perfect with a warm cup of coffee.  


The Pampered Chef ®Mini Carrot Cake Cups

Cups
1 pkg (9 oz/250 g) yellow cake mix
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) allspice
1 egg
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, peeled, Grated, divided
Filling & Garnish
6 oz (175 g) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) powdered sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) thawed frozen whipped topping
Chopped walnuts (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray each well of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with nonstick cooking spray. For cups, combine cake mix, allspice, egg and oil in Classic Batter Bowl; stir until ingredients are moistened. (Mixture will be very thick.) Stir 3/4 cup of the carrots into batter; set aside remaining carrots for garnish. Using Measuring Spoon, divide batter evenly among wells, filling wells about two-thirds full; bake 11-13 minutes or until cups feel firm to the touch.
2. Meanwhile, in clean Classic Batter Bowl whisk together cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture into reseal-able plastic bag; secure bag and set aside.
3. Remove pan from oven to Cooling Rack. Press tops of cups with lightly floured Mini-Tart Shaper to make slight indentations. Cool in pan 3 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan; cool 5 minutes. Trim corner of cream cheese-filled bag with Utility Knife; pipe filling evenly into cups. Garnish cups with chopped walnuts and reserved grated carrots, if desired.
Yield: 24 tartlets
Nutrients per serving: (1 tartlet): Calories 100, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tip: If desired, Cinnamon Plus® Spice Blend can be substituted for the allspice.

12 month well baby visit

I guess we are a month off..because Isaac is really almost 13 months.  We had a normal checkup..and praise God for that.  Here are his stats for the month

30" tall and 20.8 pounds.
He's 75% for his head, 50% for his height, and 25% for his weight.

Dr. Bullach says that he's tall and skinny, which would explain why his pants 6-9 month pants fit the waist but are too short in the legs and his 12 month pants fit his length, but fall off his waist.

Thanking God for the first year with our sweet little boy.  Check out his one year pics by clicking here.