Riley

So I had just sat the boys down for lunch(mac and cheese), went back to the kitchen to get me a sandwich, when Riley started crying and freaking out. He said that he had put a piece of mac and cheese up his nose. So right away we ran to the bathroom to see if I could grab it with a pair of tweezers-of course when I go to grab on to it he sniffs and now I can't see it. So we rush to the doctor and Riley is saying that it hurts. When the doctor pulls it out it is actually a bead instead of a piece of mac and cheese(which is better because they were afraid that they were going to have to send us to the ear, nose, and throat doctor to have it suctioned out). There are days and then there are days.

Belated Birthday

Well talk about a belated birthday-poor Kayden. We celebrated on time but have had computer problems and I finally just got the pictures of his birthday and I thought we would post it. Kayden always likes to celebrate his birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's house. For his dinner this year he chose shrimp scampi over fettuccine. For dessert he had a chocolate cake with a dirt bike. He always loves to invite Grandpa Kay and Grandma Kathy, Uncle Cody and Aunt Lindsey, Uncle Tanner, and Great Grandma. Every gift he gets he crack us all up by saying "I've wanted this my whole life" He says this every time he opens a present, every year. WE love him tons and can't believe he is 6 already.

Mom and Dad

I just wanted to take a moment and tell my parents congrats. Their anniversary is March 11th. They have been married 29 years and are still going strong. I hope John and I's marriage is like theirs-happily in love after so many years. Love you Mom and Dad!!

CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

I saw chocolate pancakes on channel 2 news the other morning. It is really hard for me to get Kayden to eat breakfast on school mornings, so I thought I would try this recipe-and of course I should not be surprised-the boys loved them. They ate 2 pancakes a piece. I usually have a hard time getting them to eat a 1/2 a pancake. Kayden asked if he could have them for breakfast before school tomorrow-hopefully he loves them as much as he did today. Personally I did not care for them-a little to rich for my tastes. Thought I would send along the recipe if anyone is interested. They taste like chocolate cake.

Chocolate Pancakes and Grandma's Syrup

1 1/2 C Flour

3 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

6 Tbsp Sugar

6 Tbsp Baking Cocoa

1 1/4 C Warmed Milk

4 Tbsp Butter or Margarine, Melted

2 Eggs, Beaten

Mix and sift together dry ingredients. Add milk, butter, and eggs, Beat until smooth. Add extra milk if the batter is too thick. Cook as you do regular pancakes. Serve warm with Grandma's Syrup.

Grandma's Syrup

2 C Sugar

1 8-oz. Can Evaporated Milk

1 Tbsp Butter

Boil Sugar and milk, stirring constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Cook over high heat until mixture starts to boil. Do not leave unattended, as it comes to a boil quickly. Remove from heat and add butter. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir and enjoy!

DREADED VIRUS

So a couple weeks ago John was innocently looking at bike websites and we got about 200 viruses and a couple worms to go with. This is the most frustrating thing to me, and of course I could not fix it and ended up dragging it to Vernal. Sadly this is not the first time this has happened to us. Last time I was looking at recipes and I got a few, and of course I had to take it to Vernal. You would think those virus protection things you buy would actually work. So hopefully in a couple days I will be able to catch up on my blogging.

CABIN FEVER?

Yesterday was one of those days that I wished I had my camera. John and my dad had a little cabin or spring fever and decided that it was warm enough to go on a motorcycle ride(35 degrees). So they bundled up in their chaps, hoodies, leather jackets, gloves, masks and helmets. All you could see was their eyes. They went for a ride to Roosevelt and came home through Hancock Cove. They were gone for about 45 minutes-but when they came home they were very happy and saying it really wasn't that bad. It made me want to jump on and go for a ride too-but I think I will wait until it warms up just a little bit more!

New Year's Resolutions

I have never been into New Year's resolutions-but this year I don't know if you want to call it one, but I have started the dreaded Weight Watchers again. Sometimes I feel like it is a yoyo. Get off the wagon a little and I gain all the weight I lost plus some-I don't know how I let myself do this-but it has happen-hopefully by spring I will be skinny again!! I guess the holidays got the best of my appetite. So watch and see the pounds be shedded-if only it was that easy. So I guess you could call this my New Year's resolution or sheer determination-but wish me LUCK!!!