Tuesday, February 23, 2010

A Very Happy Birthday

Brennan's birthday went great!  I thought I better share some pictures today, because I know you all are dying to see them.  These are some pictures from around the house and, of course, of the birthday cake.  I also have tons from our train-filled trip to Union Station, but I haven't gone through them all yet.  I will post some of them to as soon as I can.

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Balloons!


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I think he likes them.


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Oh no, one has fallen and can't get back up!


Boogy Time
Time to boogy.


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Mommy and Brennan


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Snugglin' with Daddy


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Cake!


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Eyes wide for the candles!


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The fire's all gone!


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2!!!!!!!!!


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Time to dig in.


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...and the sugar buzz begins.


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The spoon was taking too long, so here's a different approach.


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Cheese!


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Showin' off the blue mouth.


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Compliments to the chef!

I think we're still all buzzing from the cake and icing, but it was really good. More pictures of the birthday boy to come soon!

Hugs,
Heather

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Happy Second Birthday, Little Man!!

It's hard to believe you are already 2!  Seems like just yesterday you were brand new, tiny and squishy and sleepy.


And now you are so big, full of energy, and you love dancing and running around and being silly.

40/365 ~ Goofy

We love you Brennan!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Friday, February 19, 2010

We're Still Here!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I haven't forgotten about the blogs!  I've just been busy with projects, which I hope to post about and show pictures of soon, and Brennan has been taking really short naps, which is the time of the day that I blog and work on projects...so you seen which one has been winning out, huh! 

Also, my computer and flickr (where I store my photos online) haven't been getting along lately, so I've been avoiding anything photo upload related.  I've still been taking lots of photos, and I am still doing my 365 Project on my photography blog, but everything is just a little bit behind.

I promise I will get everything caught up...one day.

Hugs,
Heather

40/365 ~ BIG Smile!

40/365 ~ Goofy

39/365 ~ XOXO

39/365 ~ XOXO

38/365 ~ Antelope Island Adventure

38/365 ~ Antelope Island Adventure

Happy Birthday Shanntel!

The Big 1-8!!!  We hope you have a great day!  I would post a picture, but my computer and pictures aren't getting along right now.  Probably a good thing, because I'm sure I could dig up something really embarassing cute from when you were little.

We love you and miss you!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

An Early Warning to the Easter Bunny

An Early Warning to the Easter Bunny

Dear Bunny,
Brennan loves building contraptions like this one every chance he gets.  So far we've only caught teddy bears, but I think he's practicing for your arrival.  You have been warned.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Asian Beef Noodle Bowl

Asian Beef Noodle Bowl
from the Kraft recipes site

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
3 cups broccoli florets
3 carrots, peeled, sliced
2 tsp. oil
1 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
1/4 cup Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 Tbsp. teriyaki sauce

Directions:
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min. (I didn't cook the veggies like this, Jason likes them more done, so I steamed them in the microwave while I was cooking the meat.)

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add meat; cook until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Stir in dressing and teriyaki sauce; cook 2 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta mixture; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture; toss to coat.

37/365 ~ Little Bird

37/365 ~ Little Bird

36/365 ~ My Valentine Wreath Creation

36/365 ~ My Valentine Wreath Creation

35/365 ~ Peanut Butter Cookie Time

35/365 ~ Peanut Butter Cookie Time

34/365 ~ A Pair

34/365 ~ A Pair

Thursday, February 4, 2010

A Balmy Day in February

Well, ok, it wasn't balmy, but it was very warm considering the temperatures pretty much stay in the 30s around here. Since the weather was so nice we went outside to play for a couple of hours.

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And of course Brennan had to point out all the planes.

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Which is several considering where we live.

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De Plane, De Plane!

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Hopefully the weather will hold for a couple of days, but I'm thinking we'll be back to snowman weather by the weekend.

On a positive note, there are no mosquitoes outside to pester us, and at least we got to see the grass for a couple of days. (Brown and matted as it is.) I almost forgot what it looks like. :)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Big Blank Canvas

Over the weekend, we went thift store shopping. Around us, there isn't a Goodwill store, but there is a place called Savers, and of course, the Deseret Industries. We packed up and headed out Saturday morning to see what treasures we could find. Well, as luck would have it, I found a silver cake stand, a couple of glass hurricanes, a milk glass bowl, some big silver serving spoons and forks for an art project I have in my head, and a couple of white tea saucers. (The boys didn't get left out, Jason found several books, and I found a brand new Melissa and Doug barn yard puzzle for Brennan.) I couldn't wait to get home with my finds.

But my new treasures led to this:
Big Blank Canvas
A big blank wall where our hutch and buffet used to live. Now it lives in the kitchen, and the pie safe that was in the kitchen is now in the foyer, and the marble top table that was in the foyer is now homeless (and will probably stay that way. :) Gotta have some change every once in a while.)

The kitchen is shaping up nicely with my new decorating scheme, but my dining room is left looking pretty bleak. But you know me, it won't be for long. I'll be sure to post an update when there is one.

To be continued...

32/365 ~ Fluffy Seed

32/365 ~ Fluffy Seed

33/365 ~ Meet Mr. Rock, Cousin of Mr. Yuck

33/365 ~ Meet Mr. Rock, Cousin of Mr. Yuck

31/365 ~ Wearing His Hat

31/365 ~ Wearing His Hat

30/365 ~ Treasures

This should be a picture of our finds at the thrift store, but my photo won't load. As soon as I figure out why, I will post it here. :)

Updated: tada, the picture at last! :)

28/365 ~ Fry o' (Gold)fish

28/365 ~ Fry o' (Gold)fish

29/365 ~ The Wolf Moon

29/365 ~ The Wolf Moon

27/365 ~ A Teddy Bear Trap?

27/365 ~ A Teddy Bear Trap?

Monday, February 1, 2010

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling
6 boneless pork loin chops

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Prepare stuffing as directed on package.
Spread pie filling onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chops and stuffing. Cover with foil.
BAKE 40 min. or until chops are done, removing foil after 30 min.

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