Blue Balls

The boys and I went to Bob White Acres this morning to go blueberry picking. While Eric and I picked Evan enjoyed eating them and yelling "blue balls" at the top of his lungs.

Chef Eric

Eric is a baker...every chance he gets to help in the kitchen he's there. He made this cake almost all by himself.
Here is the recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Blueberry-Cream-Cheese-Pound-Cake-I/Detail.aspx?prop31=2 and I have to say it turned out great. I used butter instead of oil, floured 2 cups of blueberries so they wouldn't sink and made a vanilla glaze for the top. This recipe is a keeper.

the best part is licking the beater

Pictures from my garden

Fathers Day continued

My parents (Bubbie and Zaida) came up for dinner and the boys enjoyed reading books with Zaida.

Fathers Day 2009

Happy Fathers Day Joe I love the fact that Joe has a job...that I am able to stay home to raise the boys...but sometimes it makes me sad that he has to work on Sundays and special holidays (like Fathers Day) are always cut short because of work.

We love you!

If you can't beat them...JOIN THEM

It has rained 12 out of the last 13 days. So when Eric asked to go out and play in it this morning I couldn't say no. Evan couldn't figure out how to hold the umbrella over his head but he has a great time getting wet.

Swimming

Eric started swim lessons in April and had his last class yesterday. It has been a really bumpy road so far. He is signed up for 4 more weeks of lessons throughout the summer and hopefully by the end he will feel comfortable in the water.

This is what his teacher wrote about him " THE ONLY ONE HOLDING ERIC BACK IS ERIC. I KNOW THAT HE CAN DO IT. HE JUST NEEDS TO FEEL MORE SECURE TO KNOW HE CN. W/ WORK ON HIS PART & H2O TIME HE WILL DISCOVER HIS STRENGTHS. KEEP ERIC IN THE POOL....HE WILL SURPRISE US ALL FOR SURE!"

Healthy Kids Day

Eric and I went to Healthy Kids day at our local YMCA. It was a great day for both of us. The kids did a half hour Yoga class, had a healthy snack and walked a mile. I am very proud of how well Eric listened and followed directions....and he loved loved the Yoga class.

I'm back!!!

Life has been crazy...the kids are getting big. Eric is 4 1/2 and Evan 18 months.

And...I'm ready to blog again

Santa video

I know it's been awhile since my last post...but December has been very busy. I will post some updated pictures soon.

Here is a video that Santa made for Eric

http://72.55.134.30/watch/481aef7f12e7f2bf59ed82f44137c17b

Check me out!!! December 8, 2008

If you are happy and you know it....

Picasso

Eric loves loves to draw...here is a picture that he drew of daddy. Can you see the resembalence?

I am Thankful by Eric

Evan loves food

I made the mistake with Eric and didn't let him eat what we were having and now he is a very picky eater. Here is a picture of Evan eating spaghetti and meatballs...and you can tell that he loved it.

Evan's first offical haircut

Saturday November 22, 2008 Evan got his first offical haircut. I had my hairdresser cut his bangs a couple of weeks ago but not anything else. He sat on Joe's lap and was good at first but then decided that he didn't really like it. She didn't cut much off because we weren't ready for him to look like a big boy but his yummy curls went away. Before

Crafts

I've been a member of the MOMS CLUB for alittle over 3 years now. I have to admit that I have not been a great host lately...but in October I started doing crafts with the children. I needed an activity that ranged in age from 2-6 years of age. On Wednesday I had 7 children plus some babies in the house to make these turkeys...aren't they cute. Eric's is the 4th one from the left with the blue eyes. Here are the Jack-o-laterns that we made in October.

Curly Boy

Everyone wants me to cut Evans hair...but this is what it looks like right after a bath..so I don't think that I can do it just yet.

Happy 1st Birthday Little Man

Good old fashion fun

Last week I let Evan play with the tupperware drawer for about an hour. He even barfed directly in one of the bowls for me.