We turned two, too!!

Forgot to post this initially--it seems like a long time ago, but our BABY IS TWO! WOW, how time flies!
People always said, "she won't be little long..." Sadly, I am starting to think they are right.
We had a great party--Ladybug theme!
My mom made her this pillow case dress with the yellow ties. Beautiful mom! Thanks! The other is a borrowed beauty she wore to church the Sunday after she turned two.

What's for dinner?

If I have to answer this question one more time, even to myself, I am going to go nuts!
I love good food as much as the next person but I get stuck in the same old stand-bys. In my house that means, spaghetti, tacos, nuggets, swiss chicken, OR hotdogs (ofcourse). My palette is much more broad than this but my cooking skills are not. I mean, I know I could cook a more broad array of dishes but I never seem to have all my "supplies" at one time.
Recently, I was attending a workshop and talking with a colleague of mine who LOVES to cook and bake. She actually made Brandon's last birthday cake (see pic.) We started talking about this company called "The Dinner A'Fare" where you go and make 12 meals, freeze them and then wallah (sp?), you have delicious supper on hand all the time. Sounds cool, huh? You even get to go with friends and prepare the meals, with chefs nearby for guidance, and have a great time as well. My colleague told me about a girl who did this for her friend who was a mother-to-be. Her baby shower was held at this "kitchen" and guests took part in creating the 12 meals and at the end of the shower the mother-to-be had 12 meals to take home and freeze for when busy baby moments came. HOLY COW that would have been nice 2 years ago.....hint, hint if we EVER have another one :)
Has anybody out there ever done this? I think it sounds FANTASTIC and the next time I hear in my head, or out loud, "what's for dinner?" I can say, "It's cooking!"

Happy Summer!

It has been awhile, but we are back. Kylie is enjoying the summer! Me and the heat, not so much! She wants to be outside ALL the time! We had a Sunday school class pool party this weekend and it was the FIRST time I think she would have just walked right into the water! I was very excited because I do really want her to love the water and not be too afraid.
We have Vacation Bible School this week at church. Last night was the first night and Kylie had a blast! She loves, loves, loves being with other kids and all of our great church family! We had over 146 attendees. What a blessing!
The pics. above are a few updated ones of Kylie. She thinks watermelons are just big huge balls for her to play with, so ofcourse, she wanted to sit on it, try to bounce it etc. But once she found out she could eat it, WOW, her new FAVORITE FOOD!
On the boat in Morehead Kylie did great the first trip out. The second trip, turned a little green--ugh! Once her "sea legs" hit dry land, she was o.k. Daddy would be disappointed if she didn't like a boat!

Egg hunting hound.......

So Kylie has the egg hunting "thing" down pat this year--which she calls "ess"! We had a great Easter spending time with our family.

Spring is in the air.....

Owning a new home does not come without its fair share of work. Our yard is getting a makeover!! It was pretty much "landscaped" to an extent when we moved in. Being the yard man my husband is, he wanted to add his own personal touch.
It all started with a pile of rocks.....lava rocks that is....more to come.....

HOLD ME SANTA!

This was all I heard as we stood in line to see Santa. "Hold me, hold me Santa!" As we approached the man in the bright red suit, you can see what happened---total almost 2 year old melt down! Maybe next year!
Other than that, we had a FANTASTIC Christmas.