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Saturday, October 05, 2013
That time again...
I can't believe it's almost been a year! It's time for the Library "Birthday Party, Auction, Fund Raiser." They are having "Cupcake Wars" again and I'm told I need to defend my title... We shall see! Last year I didn't make chocolate because I thought everyone else would. One person made chocolate, so, this year I'm making chocolate. My first thoughts are sinking a truffle in the middle and I have a frosting recipe that tastes like chocolate mousse. I might change my mind, but, wish me luck!
A year has gone in a blink. Gauge, my grandson is living with us and will be 7 yrs old this month. He keeps me going and is a joy! He puts the Energizer Bunny to shame!
My youngest has started college this past fall and It really hit me hard. I feel like the dad in "My big fat Greek wedding." "Why do you wanna leave me?" I did not handle it well, but I'm working on it!
The furry family members are all doing well, and despite the loss of a job and bankruptcy during the past 2 or so years, we still have our house. That's all I care about because it means my "babies" have a safe home. The dog, a golden (Allie) is still as crazy... they said she would mellow with age! pfffft
The turtle keeps getting bigger (I thought when you bought your child a turtle they didn't live very long!)
I keep getting older... Oh the fun! I hope you have all been doing well. BIG HUGS, Steph
Monday, January 07, 2013
Cupcake Queen!
Every year I participate in our Local Library fund raiser. This year was a little different, it was "Cupcake Wars." I had a lot of fun, competed against approx 25 other people, and, I won! Here's a few pictures. My grandson Gauge and the winning "lemonade cupcakes."
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
2 Chinese Backstreet boys- I want it that way with lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSmiTlRbzUQ
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Things I've learned (been reminded of) by a 3 yr old...
Things I've learned from a 3 yr old...
If he wants something, he will get it... no matter how high up it is or how well I've hidden it.
Nothing is really hidden from him...
Liquids are more fun when they are poured on the floor/rug/tile...
If it's sharp or dangerous he'll want to play with it...
A magnet on a TV screen makes pretty colors, and now people on that same TV screen are always blue or purple...
Never, EVER think you can wear him out....
If he knows he's not supposed to touch something, that makes it all the more desirable to touch....
He knows how to watch a video on the computer and uses a mouse better than his Grandpa does. lol
He runs A LOT faster than I do...
All it takes is him hearing a swear word once, and it's in his vocabulary... Gee thanks Grandpa....
Toys, especially cars or trucks, that show any sign of defect/weakness, are immediately dismantled. Ever seen a Marine dismantle his gun for cleaning? You know the ones that can do it blindfolded? Well, they put the gun back together again.... this lil guy has the dismantle down just as fast! Now, if I could just teach him to put things back together again....
The kittens WANT to be put in drawers, cages, boxes, buckets, totes, backpacks, pillow cases, the dryer... etc. etc. (So he says, the cats tell me different)
Our dog is really a horse!
I hate Sid the Science Kid, and yet, I will sit and watch it with him... (Have you heard about the kid who wants to know everything about everything? Well if it were up to me he and his parents would be dismembered and buried in my yard.)
Have I mentioned he runs a lot faster than I do?
He's also taught me to say, I LOVE YOU, often, and how good it feels to have it come from that sweet lil face.
Just thinking out loud....
I hope you all have had a fantastic summer. My youngest started High School today, and I'm not handling it well. Who said they could grow up so fast?
BIG HUGS, Steph
Nothing is really hidden from him...
Liquids are more fun when they are poured on the floor/rug/tile...
If it's sharp or dangerous he'll want to play with it...
A magnet on a TV screen makes pretty colors, and now people on that same TV screen are always blue or purple...
Never, EVER think you can wear him out....
If he knows he's not supposed to touch something, that makes it all the more desirable to touch....
He knows how to watch a video on the computer and uses a mouse better than his Grandpa does. lol
He runs A LOT faster than I do...
All it takes is him hearing a swear word once, and it's in his vocabulary... Gee thanks Grandpa....
Toys, especially cars or trucks, that show any sign of defect/weakness, are immediately dismantled. Ever seen a Marine dismantle his gun for cleaning? You know the ones that can do it blindfolded? Well, they put the gun back together again.... this lil guy has the dismantle down just as fast! Now, if I could just teach him to put things back together again....
The kittens WANT to be put in drawers, cages, boxes, buckets, totes, backpacks, pillow cases, the dryer... etc. etc. (So he says, the cats tell me different)
Our dog is really a horse!
I hate Sid the Science Kid, and yet, I will sit and watch it with him... (Have you heard about the kid who wants to know everything about everything? Well if it were up to me he and his parents would be dismembered and buried in my yard.)
Have I mentioned he runs a lot faster than I do?
He's also taught me to say, I LOVE YOU, often, and how good it feels to have it come from that sweet lil face.
Just thinking out loud....
I hope you all have had a fantastic summer. My youngest started High School today, and I'm not handling it well. Who said they could grow up so fast?
BIG HUGS, Steph
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Summer Babies
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