My thoughts...I think?

Goodbye

2008-06-09T10:56:00.001-07:00

This is my official last post. I know it's been a long time, and so I'm putting my blog out of it's misery. I have deiced to join facebook so you can look me up and say "Hi" if you would like. Thanks for reading! Take Care!

Free Rice

2008-04-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

I came across the website and I think it is kinda cool. It's called Free Rice.
You take a vocabulary test and for each word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program. WARNING: This game may make you smarter. It may improve your speaking, writing, thinking, grades, job performance....

Ryan

2008-03-28T17:10:00.001-07:00

In the first picture, Ryan is helping dad do some demolishing. We are doing some remodeling and making a master bathroom. Yeah! I'm so excited. In the second picture Ryan is in a "cage", and I didn't even put him there, he did it himself.

Jacob

2008-03-28T17:02:00.001-07:00

Well, in the first picture Jacob was suppose to be sitting on the chair eating his cereal off of the table, NOT sitting on the table throwing his food. I like the second picture because it shows his big mischievous eyes.

Waikiki Beach Chicken

2008-03-11T06:44:00.002-07:00

1 chicken cut-up
1/2 Cup flour
1/3 Cup oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Sauce:
1 (1lb. 4oz) can sliced pineapple
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp corn starch
1 Tbsp soy sauce
3/4 Cup cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 large green pepper, cut crosswise in 1/4 inch circles

Clean chicken; dry. Coat with flour. Brown chicken in oil, adding salt and pepper. Put in 9x13 pan. Drain pineapple and add water to pineapple juice to make 1 1/4 cups. Combine all ingredients(except green pepper and pineapple slices) in a saucepan. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken. Bake 30 minutes at 350. Add green peppers and pineapple slices over top chicken. Bake 30 minutes longer or until chicken is tender. Serve over fluffy rice.

2008-03-11T06:44:00.001-07:00

Key to my Heart

2008-02-26T09:27:00.001-08:00

Ok, I know this is really late, but this was my Valentines present from Nick.

Here is the Legend that goes with the necklace:
In the ancient Italian city of Florence there stands the Ponte Vecchio, one of the most romantic bridges in the world. Everywhere you look, there are locks attached to the bridge, placed there by centuries of lovers who have come to declare their undying love.

Legend says if you lock a padlock to the Ponte Vecchio, then throw the key into the waters of the Arno river, your love will be eternally bonded. And as the sun goes down, deepening the Arno to an indescribable shade of red, you will have your sign that your vow has been heard.

The Key to My Heart pendant recreates the romance of the Ponte Vecchio bridge and celebrates your everlasting love.

(This is from the Memorable Moments collection from Eric's Diamonds)

Savory Parmesan Buscuits

2008-02-26T09:12:00.000-08:00

3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 package (12 oz refrigerated buttermilk flaky biscuits) *
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400. Pour butter into 8 or 9-inch round cake pan ; tilt pan to evenly coat bottom of pan. Sprinkle evenly with onion, oregano and basil. Separate dough into biscuits; cut each crosswise in half. Place cheese in small bowl. Add biscuits; turn to coat both side. Arrange in single layer in cake pan; sprinkle with any remaining cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Invert onto serving plate; serve warm.

*I used Pillsbury Buttermilk Grands biscuits 16oz

The 123rd Page

2008-02-26T09:00:00.000-08:00

I was tagged by Sarah to write 3 sentences from the 123rd page from the book closest to me. This is from the book- The Melaleuca Wellness guide.

1.Since cold sores are a virus, they don't respond to antibiotics.

2. In 1991, a clinical study by Mayo and Shemesh, revealed the effectiveness of Melaleuca oil for the treatment of this difficult and recurring challenge (they are talking about cold sores)

3. Dab T36-C5(a grade of Melaleuca oil) on the lesions immediately upon detection.

Lovely subject huh?

Now, I tag Erin!

Ryan's First Job

2008-02-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

Ryan has his first job, feeding the dog. But, I suppose it wouldn't be called a job, because he doesn't get paid for it, so it would be more like his mandatory volunteer work. So far he really likes it.

Lil' Stinker

2008-02-07T07:24:00.001-08:00

This is what I found after I got out of the shower. Mischief always seems to find Jacob, or he looks for it.

Jacob is the one that tossed Ryan's Jeff Gordon car in the toilet as it was flushing. I don't think I've ever stuck my hand down a toilet so fast. Fortunately nothing happened,other than a lost car. Kids make life so exciting!

Super Ryan!

2008-02-06T19:30:00.000-08:00

Ryan likes to wear his "cape" and run around the house saying "Super Ryan". Jacob and Rocky enjoy chasing him.

Country Chicken Casserole

2008-01-27T15:29:00.000-08:00

Filling
1 small onion, chopped
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced*
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas and carrots
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Biscuit Topping
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400. For filling, combine onion and mushrooms in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on high 2 minutes or until softened, stirring halfway through cooking time. Add chicken, peas and carrots, soup and pepper to onion mixture; mix well. Pour into greased 9 inch square baking pan. Bake 10-15 minutes or until bubbling around edges. Meanwhile, prepare topping, In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, combine egg, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Remove baking pan from oven. Drop tablespoons of topping evenly over chicken mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.

*I make it without the mushrooms

Cheesy Mostaccioli

2008-01-25T06:22:00.000-08:00

1 (16oz) package mostaccioli pasta
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (28oz) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (11oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
3 Cups (12oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In medium skillet, cook beef until browned. Remove from heat; pour off drippings. Stir in spaghetti sauce, soup, pepper and seasoning. In greased 4-quart baking dish, combine pasta, sauce mixture and 2 cups of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through. Yields 10-12 servings. This also works really well in a crockpot.

More Vacation Pictures

2008-01-22T08:08:00.000-08:00

Here are just some more miscellaneous pictures.

Summer Bay Resort

2008-01-22T07:51:00.000-08:00

Summer Bay is the resort where everybody stayed, courtesy of my parents. We stayed in a house, and each house has it's own private pool. Ryan was able to spend some nice quality time with his cousins.

Daytona

2008-01-22T07:24:00.000-08:00

We went to Daytona one day, I think it was about 1 1/2 hours away from Orlando, where we were staying. The "29" car is the actual winning car of the Daytona 500, they keep it for a year in the museum and then give it back to the owner. If you look closely you can see the scratches and the confetti on it. They had a simulator race game, where you could race 7 laps against other drivers, Nick (Ryan rode along) did this, I believe Nick came in 7th place, he could of done better, but he purposely crashed Jeff Gordon.We took a tour of the whole place and we had our pictures taken in victory lane. It was a really neat museum, and one of the workers let us have our picture taken by Tony's car. Some of the drivers were there testing and practicing on the track and we were able to see Tony, so that was pretty cool. Only a couple of weeks before the NASCAR season starts, yeah!!!!!!

Magic Kingdom

2008-01-22T07:06:00.000-08:00

We went to Magic Kingdom-Disney world one day. We had a good time there too! They would have little parades in the streets that the kids enjoyed watching. We went on a Pirate ride, a steam boat ride, and played at Pooh's home. Those are just some of the things that we did and saw at the Magic Kingdom. Of course we got too see and meet Mickey, we were going to have our picture taken with Mickey but Ryan was a little scared, so we settled for shaking hands and a high five.

Gatorland

2008-01-22T06:49:00.000-08:00

One thing we did on vacation was go to Gatorland. It was actually pretty neat and interesting. They had a train that you could ride on and it was like a tour. They had 2 different shows that we saw, one was gator jumping, and the other was gator wrestling. We also eat some gator , and yes, it tastes alot like chicken. They had a petting zoo, and a huge playground for the kids. The workers there were extremely funny, so that made it all the more fun.

Back from Vacation!

2008-01-22T06:44:00.000-08:00

Well, we are back from a wonderful vacation in Florida.We had such a great time!

Just Love Them!

2008-01-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

I just love them, they make me laugh and smile so much!

My New Toy

2008-01-09T13:19:00.000-08:00

I had been wanting a bike trailer/stroller for quite some time but I just couldn't find one I liked for the price I wanted to pay. (I know, I'm cheap!) Well, I finally found a really good deal on eBay. The reason I wanted one was because I love riding bike and going for walks, but pulling a wagon with 60lbs(2 boys) in it for 3 miles, kinda wears on your shoulders. This trailer/stroller can be used as a stroller or it can hook up to the back of your bike. It can hold up to 100lbs, so it should be awhile before the boys out grow this. It pushes so easy, better than a regular stroller, it just glides through the snow and slush. Another thing I love about it, is that is has a cover, so I don't have to worry about the boys getting cold when we go for walks in the winter, or in case it starts to rain. This is a Schwinn Mark 1 Trailer, it is a 2006 model, which is why I think I got such a good deal on it. I highly recommend this brand if you are looking for a bike trailer/stroller.

Who's Number 1?

2008-01-09T13:14:00.001-08:00

(Actually he's just pointing to the camera)

Christmas pictures

2008-01-09T12:57:00.001-08:00

Here are just some random pictures from Christmas. We had a very good Christmas this year, we are so blessed with such wonderful friends and family.

KitchenAid Mixer

2008-01-09T12:51:00.001-08:00

I got a KitchenAid mixer for Christmas this year, I absolutely love it! Nick likes it alot too because I make him a chocolate malt almost every night.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25T06:37:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas! May you never forget the real reason for Christmas.

Twas the Night Before Christmas- At the Mall

2007-12-16T07:20:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas,

and all through the mall,

Not a creature was idle,

shoppers least of all;

The merchandise was placed in the windows with care,

In hopes that great sale shoppers soon would be there.

The parents were hoping to keep out of the red,

While visions of tax returns danced in their heads;

And Ma in her overcoat and Pa in his fleece,

Headed to the mall despite a tight winter squeeze.

When out from the womenswear, there arose such a clatter,

We looked up from our wares to see what was the matter.

Away to the sales rack we flew like a flash,

Tore off the clothing and paid it with cash.

The moms with kids were all in tow,

The stores were all aglow,

When all at once we saw him appear,

A fat old man with a great white beard!

With all the bustle so lively and quick,

We knew in a moment it was just a trick.

Ten bucks for a photo, on the lap of a man?

Better to catch bargains and shop while we can!

"Now Visa! now Mastercard! and American Express! On Discover, on bank cards,

on personal checks! To the front of the line, to the front of the store!

I want it all! And I want it more!"

As we marched to the car with bags in our hands,

We were startled to see a hungry old man.

As he watched us walk past, down his face rolled a tear.

His clothes were dull rags, and no one drew near.

And suddenly, we felt so ashamed.

The fake glow from the stores had already waned.

For here was someone who reminded us so dear,

Of One who had come to end all our fear.

And lo! Above the mounting spectacle of greed,

Shone a bright star for all to take heed;

That Christmas is more than material things,

It is HIM who we celebrate, and the joy that He brings.

Stuffed French Bread

2007-12-13T15:39:00.000-08:00

Stuffed French Bread

1 1/2 lb hamburger
onions
green peppers
celery
salt
pepper
garlic
1 loaf French Bread
1 can tomato sauce
3 eggs
grated cheese

Saute the hamburger, onions, green peppers, celery, salt, pepper and garlic. When well browned, drain grease. Take loaf of French bread and slice the entire top off of it. Scoop out the center of the loaf, making a ditch in the loaf. Combine hamburger mixture and tomato sauce, eggs and the bread that you scooped out of the loaf. After mixing this well, stuff the bread with the mixture. Top with grated cheese. Cover with the piece of bread that you first sliced of the top, and then wrap the whole loaf in foil. Bake 350 for about 30-45 minutes.

New Bathroom

2007-12-02T17:26:00.001-08:00

Here is our new bathroom that my wonderful husband did all by himself! It is so nice to have it done!

I've Been Tagged

2007-11-28T06:41:00.000-08:00

Wednesday November 28th, 2007

What was I doing ten years ago?
I was a junior in high school, I played volleyball and basketball. Wow, that's a long time ago!

What was I doing five years ago?
I was working at Prudential Benrud Realty as the receptionist. I loved that job! We would have just bought our 1st house in Chippewa Falls, WI

What was I doing one year ago?
Trying to adjust to having a new born and a 2 yr old.

What was I doing yesterday?
Cleaning, laundry, went to the library, played with the boys and that's all I remember. Nick was out of town, so I stayed up late watching HGTV.

Five snacks I love:
Dried prunes
Coffee
Nuts
Fruit
Anything chocolate

Five places I would run away to:
A cabin on a Lake
NASCAR race
Just home alone
A cabin in the woods
Someplace warm

Five TV shows I like:
Monk
Scrubs
Law and Order
The Office
Anything on the Food Network or HGTV

Five things I hate doing:
Vacuuming
Cleaning the tub/shower
Painting
Crafts
Speaking in front of people

Five biggest joys of the moment:
Being married
Being a mom
NASCAR
God's love and grace
Friends

Okay, now it's time to tag people - I tag anybody and everybody!

Applesauce Muffins

2007-11-17T08:53:00.000-08:00

Applesauce Muffins

1/2 Cup butter, softened
1 Cup sugar
1 egg
1 Cup applesauce
2 Cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners. In large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar at medium speed until well blended. Blend in egg and applesauce. In medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture; mix well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Yield:12 muffins

*This is one of Nick's favorite muffins.

Pumpkin Bread

2007-11-17T08:48:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Bread

Beat:
4 eggs
3 Cups sugar

Add:
1 Cup oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 Cup water

Mix and add:
3 1/3 Cup flour
2 Cup pumpkin
2 tsp. baking soda

Bake at 350 for 60-70 minutes. Makes 2 loaves. .

Just Because

2007-11-16T15:01:00.000-08:00

The other day Nick brought home some flowers for me. Do you want to know why? Just because he loves me. Isn't he sweet!

Brothers

2007-11-16T14:45:00.000-08:00

It seems, in the last month or two Ryan and Jacob have started to play together, as opposed to just entertaining each other. Ryan and Jacob have a new favorite place to play, under Jacob's crib. They spend alot of time hiding, laughing and who knows what else.

Misc. pictures

2007-11-16T14:37:00.000-08:00

Here are just some miscellaneous pictures of Ryan and Jacob.

Look at Me!

2007-11-16T14:28:00.000-08:00

Look mom, I can climb on the dishwasher door all by myself.

What's for Lunch?

2007-11-16T14:23:00.000-08:00

Some days I think I'd like to send Nick with this in his lunch box.

Jacob's 1st Birthday

2007-11-08T17:25:00.000-08:00

Well, today is Jacob's 1st birthday, this past year has gone by so fast. He has learned to clap, and it is so much more fun to clap when you have food in your hands. He is learning to walk, he will take 10-15 steps by himself now and he is all done with a bottle, so the only thing left is to potty train, which will be in a few months. It is so fun to see him grow up. It is neat to see the differences between him and Ryan, but at the same time, see the similarities. He has been such a joy! His birthday party is actually going to be tomorrow night.

Catch of the Day

2007-11-08T14:24:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken after Nick and Ryan went fishing on the Chippewa River. They had a wonderful time fishing and caught lots of fish.

Joke for the Day

2007-10-29T06:14:00.000-07:00

At a motivational seminar 3 men are asked to come up to the stage.
They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about you?
The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was the great doctor of my time, and a great family man."
The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."
The last guy replies, "I would like to hear them say...... LOOK!!! HE'S MOVING!!!!!"

Chocolate

2007-10-27T12:28:00.000-07:00

Well, last night I had my first bite of chocolate in a long time. I originally was going to wait until Jacob's 1st birthday but I changed my mind. Last night I made a French silk pie for my mom's birthday. I really wanted to try it, not because it was chocolate, but because it was a new recipe. The pie wasn't as good as I had hoped, it was too sweet, that is why I didn't post the recipe.

So, the real reason I changed my mind and ate chocolate last night, was because I actually thought of a new rule for my diet that I think would be more beneficial to me. I am only going to eat sugar ( desserts and junk food), on Saturdays and Sundays(the only exceptions are special occasions such as birthdays & anniversaries). I'm going to try to do the 2 days a week thing, and depending how it goes, I might end up changing it to only 1 day a week. With the whole "no chocolate" rule, I still found myself eating desserts that were non-chocolate, too often for my liking. I find I do much better with specific rules then just flying by the seat of my pants when it comes to dieting and eating healthy.

Does anybody have any thoughts or advise on this subject?

Mandarin Almond Salad

2007-10-27T12:19:00.000-07:00

4 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/2 Cup slivered almonds
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn ( I just use a bag of salad greens)
1 (11oz) can mandarin oranges, drained ( I chop them up a little)
1 small red onion, sliced ( I serve these on the side, because I don't like raw onions)

In a small skillet, melt 3 Tbsp sugar over low heat ( this can take a while). Add almonds; stir until coated. Cool; break into small pieces and set aside. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and remaining sugar; shake well. Just before serving, combine lettuce, oranges, onion, and almonds in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss.

Glazed Meatloaf

2007-10-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

1/2 Cup ketchup
1/3 Cup brown sugar
4 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 lbs. lean ground beef
3 slices bread, shredded
1/4 Cup diced onion- ( I don't put quite that much in)
1 egg, beaten
1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, 1 TBSP lemon juice and dry mustard until smooth. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded bread, onion, egg, bouillon, 3 TBSP lemon juice and 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture until well mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350. Pour reserved ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 10 minutes more.

This is one of Nick's favorite meatloaf recipes.

The Master Cleanse

2007-10-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

Well I just finished 10 days on the Master Cleanse. The Master Cleanse consists of a salt water drink, a lemonaid drink (water,maple syrup, lemon juice,& cayenne pepper) and a herbal laxative tea. That is all you drink(or eat) for 10 days or longer. I'm not sure what made me want to do this, but I've always been curious about cleanses. This one made sense to me because it wasn't some pill with questionable ingredients in it. Everything is organic and your body can get rid of toxins without you constantly putting them back in while you are on the cleanse. I don't even remember where I heard about this, (no, it wasn't TV).
I'm not exactly sure what kind of results I was expecting, but I'm glad I did it. For me the end results were: increased energy, 5lb weight loss, and a desire to eat healthier. Plus, I don' t know the benefits of what went on inside of me.
I was never hungry during the 10 days because of the maple syrup, you can have up to 12 glasses of the lemonaid, and in each glass there is 100 calories from the maple syrup, so you could have 1200 calories a day if you wanted, I only drank 6 glasses a day.
The not eating part was pretty easy for me, I guess my German stubberness came in handy :)
If you are interested in doing a cleanse, I'd suggest this one, but I would NOT do it with out a book, telling you what to do and how it all works, etc. There are a couple of books out there that talk about it. If you have done this cleanse before, I'd like to hear about your experience. I'm 99% sure I'll do this again, but maybe not for a year or so.

Favorite Snack

2007-10-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

I think I found my new favorite snack- Sunsweet Ones- Prunes. They are so good, plus they are individually wrapped so they travel well. They are sweet and chewy, which is perfect for a snack, it really satisfies my sweet tooth. So here is the nutritional breakdown-

Serving size is 4 prunes.

Calories 100
No Fat
No Cholesterol
Sodium 5mg
Potassium 290mg
Total Carb 24g
Fiber 3 g
Sugar 12g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin A 10%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%

Nick thinks I'm weird for liking prunes, but Ryan likes them too.

Fix'n the Gator

2007-09-29T14:01:00.000-07:00

Ryan's gator had to have the battery recharged, so Dad said he was going to fix it. As soon as dad said "fix it" Ryan went and got the jack and jacked up his gator all by himself. I think he spends alot of time with dad.

Fun With Water

2007-09-26T15:09:00.001-07:00

Back when we had a really nice warm day, I was spraying down the outside of our house, trying to get the cobwebs and dirt off. Well, of course when you are working with water and have kids that love water, it turns into a water fight. Jacob decided that he liked the mud better then the water. It actually took a pre-rinse, a regular bath, and a final rinse to get all the dirt/mud off of Jacob.

Cozy Coupe

2007-09-25T18:58:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of Ryan giving Jacob a ride in his cozy coupe. Jacob isn't quite big enough to drive it himself, but he likes to sit in in and play with the steering wheel and horn.

It Still Fits!

2007-09-25T18:37:00.000-07:00

While we were cleaning our bedroom this past weekend I found my wedding dress and decided to try it on- it still fits!!! My goal it to try it on once a year to make sure it still fits.

7 Years!

2007-09-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

That is how long Nick and I have been married,Sunday was our 7th anniversary. We dropped the boys off at Grandpa and Grandma's on Thursday night and then picked them up Sunday afternoon. Nick and I had such an awesome weekend. We repainted our bedroom and we had just purchased a new bedroom set, so we got that all set up and cleaned and organized our room. Our weekend was very relaxing and yet we got alot done. Nick had a some flowers delivered on Saturday, 7 roses for 7 years.

I'm so thankful for the husband that God gave me, I love him so much.

My Boys

2007-09-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of my favorite boys just hanging out watching the Speed Channel.

Yummy Dirt!

2007-09-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

Jacob loves being outside, he also loves to eat anything and everything that is outside.

Joke for the day

2007-09-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

There was an elderly man visiting a doctor for his check-up. As he was leaving he asked the doctor if he could recommend a specialist for his wife. "What's wrong with her?" asked the doctor. The old man explained that her hearing was getting so bad that it was almost embarrassing.

The doctor said he knew of several specialists that could help but he wanted the old man to do a little test when he got home to help the doctor determine the severity of her hearing loss. The doctor said "When you get home, make sure your wife's back is turned to you and ask her a question. If she doesn't respond walk closer and ask her again. Keep doing this until she answers and let me know the results".

That night when the old man opened the door of his home he could see his wife in the kitchen preparing dinner. She was at the counter with her back to the door. "What's for dinner?" the old man asked. His wife did not respond so he walks to the doorway of the kitchen and asked the question again. Still, he was greeted with silence. This time he walks up just behind her and asks once again "What's for dinner?" His wife spins around a bit agitated and says "For the third time, Fried Chicken!!"

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

2007-08-23T17:10:00.000-07:00

Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 Cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 jar pasta sauce
1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Pre-heat oven to 400. Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs, coating well. In 13x9 baking dish, arrange chicken. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken, then top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is done.

You can either serve this with pasta or on a hoagie roll for a delicious sandwich!

The Thin Commandments Diet

2007-08-21T15:21:00.000-07:00

The Thin commandments Diet, (the 10 no-fail strategies for permanent weight loss) is a book written by Stephen Gullo Ph.D. So far, this has been my favorite book, it has really helped me get through my weight loss plateau. Here are the 10 commandments:

Strategy Is Stronger Than Willpower
Think Historically, Not just Calorically
The Problem May be in the Food, Not in You
Structure Gives Control
Separate Mood from Food
Take Control of you Favorite Foods
Slips Should Teach You , Not Defeat You
Stop Feeling Deprived
Treat Your Calories Like Dollars
Losing Weight is Half the Job; Keeping It Off Is the Other Half

These probably don't make a whole lot of sense unless you have read the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to lose weight, or if you are stuck in the middle of your weight loss. I got this book from the library, so it was free.

Friends

2007-08-19T18:00:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday we had a chance to get together with some friends and have a picnic. It was a nice and relaxing afternoon. After we ate, the kids had a chance to go and play on the playground and get all tired out, just before thier afternoon nap.

The Case of the Disappearing Mail

2007-08-17T16:32:00.000-07:00

Ok, so here is the story. Last night I put some thank you notes in the mail box and put the flag up. Keep in mind this is like the 1st time I've ever mailed something at night. I just happened to think about the thank you notes and so I just decided to mail them.

So, this morning I decided to mail something else and when I opened the mailbox up there were no thank you notes in there and the flag was still up, and I know the mailman had not gone yet. I even called Nick to make sure he didn't do anything with then, and he hadn't. So I have no idea what happened, or why someone would want to take them. I'm just really glad that I didn't have a bill or something else with some personal information on it. I'm waiting a couple of days to see if maybe somehow they did get mailed. I don't think I will ever mail anything at night ever again.

Another Day That Makes Me Go Hmmmmm?

2007-08-11T20:17:00.001-07:00

I'm not really sure what to say, I think the pictures says it all. You just never know what 3 year old boy will do.

Ryan's 3rd Birthday

2007-08-09T17:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from Ryan's B-day party. It was neat for me to see Ryan understand his birthday, he actually helped me plan his party. Some of the gifts that Ryan received were: some really cool books, a big Tony Stewart car, a JD wagon, clothes, birthday cereal, a fun Pablo sprinkler, and a box full of race cars.

When I was planning the party, I asked Ryan what he wanted to eat for his b-day party, and his answer was: chocolate milk, hot dogs, Cheetos and carrots. So we had all of his food plus, brats, hamburgers, beans, a veggie tray, cheese curds, cottage cheese, pickles and some cake and ice cream.

I think one of my favorite things about Ryan growing up is being able to have conversations with him. I like asking Ryan questions and then seeing him think and then answer. Sometimes you just never know what will he will say.

Just tryin' it out

2007-08-08T19:32:00.001-07:00

Ryan is trying out dad's new ice shanty. Now dad has 2 ice shanty's- 1 big one and 1 small one. This is the small one, he got a really good deal on ebay.

Better Than TV

2007-08-08T19:24:00.001-07:00

This is what was outside our window the other day. I usually workout in the morning when Jacob takes a nap and then Ryan gets a chance to watch TV. Well, that morning I asked Ryan if he wanted to watch TV or watch the trucks, and he said trucks. We spent most of the day sitting on our front steps, or if we were in the house the boys were watching out the window. The next morning Ryan asked where the trucks were, he was disappointed that they were not coming back.

Water Fun

2007-08-08T19:14:00.000-07:00

Here are the boys enjoying some fun in the water. Both of them really enjoy splashing. This is the 1st summer that Ryan has really enjoyed water (besides a bath), Jacob has alwasys liked the water.

Hmmmmmmm?

2007-08-08T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ever have one of those days that make you go "Hmmmmmm?

Well, we were outside the other day and I was talking to Ryan and then he said "Shhhhh, Hammer sleeping" and sure enough there was the hammer "sleeping" on the ground with a pink pillow. Then he decided to put the hammer in the wagon and take it for a walk.

9 Months Old

2007-08-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Jacob had his 9 month old check up today. He weighs 21lbs and he is 29.5 inches.

Here are some facts about Jacob

He can crawl
Pull himself up
Feed himself finger food
Click his tounge
Repeat sounds that we make
Walk while holding on to things
Shake his head "no"
Says dadadada
Drinks from a cup
Enjoys chasing Ryan
Likes to play with cars and crash them together
He has 2 bottom teeth and his 2 top teeth are on their way

Our Window Washer

2007-08-02T11:04:00.001-07:00

Jacob has figured out how to lick and blow raspberries on the window. He finds great enjoyment doing this, as you can see by his happy face.

Wishin' I was Ice Fishin'

2007-08-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

In the 1st 2 pictures, Ryan looks a little bit sad because he can't go ice fishing. Here is the conversation between Ryan and Dad:
Ryan: Can we go ice fishing?
Dad: No, there aren't any holes.
Ryan: I have an idea, get the ice auger
Dad: But there is no ice
Ryan: Awe Man!!!!!

In the 3rd picture, Ryan found an old post hole that he can "go fishing" in. He has quite a vivid imagination, because he has caught some "big fish" out of that old post hole.

What's in the Cupboard?

2007-08-02T10:41:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what Jacob was looking for, but he was pretty interested in the pots and pans in the cupboard. I think he was trying to see if he could fit in the cupboard.

Joke of the Day

2007-07-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

Grad's High Hopes

A young engineer, fresh out of University, was in an interview with a well known, high end, company. The interview was going rather well, and was now reaching the end.
"I have one last question to ask you," says the human resources manager; "What starting salary were you thinking about?"
The young engineer sat back and thought for a minute, and, finally said:
"Well, I'm thinking in the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package."
The manager stared at him for a minute and said:
"Well, I'm not sure we can offer that... what would you say to a package of 5 weeks PAID vacation, 14 PAID holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and we'll even throw in a company car, leased every 2 years - say, a red Corvette?"
The engineer's eyes grew wide, and he sat up straight, trying to hold his composure, and said:
"Wow!!!! I can't believe this! Are you kidding?"
The manager replied, "Yeah, but you started it!"

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

2007-07-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

1/2 Cup flour
1/2 Cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp butter, softened

1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup butter
1 egg
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 Cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup fresh blueberries

For topping: Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl, cutting butter in until crumbly.

For cake: Cream sugar and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Beat in egg and sour cream until smooth.

Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour 1/2 batter into greased 9x2 round pan or 8x8x2 inch dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of topping over batter. Put in remaining batter and add remaining topping. Bake 45 minutes at 350

Beef Teriyaki Kabobs

2007-07-12T15:18:00.000-07:00

This is a family favorite!

Beef Teriyaki Kabobs

1lb. top sirloin or flank steak (1 1/2 inches thick)
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 Cup soy sauce
1/4 Cup water
2 Tbsp oil
1 Garlic clove, minced
Pineapple chunks
assorted vegetables cut in large pieces- green peppers, onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, etc

Cut steak into pieces for kabobs. In large ziploc bag or large dish, combine brown sugar, ginger, pepper, soy sauce, water, oil, and garlic; blend well. Add steak; coat well. Seal bag or cover dish. Refrigerate 3-8 hours.

Heat grill. Remove steak from marinade and thread on skewers with pineapple and vegetables of your choice. Grill over medium-high heat until of desired doneness. Make 4-6 servings.

* if using wooden skewers, soak in water before using*

Triple Berry Pie

2007-07-10T06:23:00.000-07:00

Triple Berry Pie

1 1/2 cups raspberries
1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 (9 inch) pie crust baked and cooled
3/4 cup of sugar
3 TBSP cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
1 sm. package of strawberry Jello mix*
Cool Whip (8oz)

Stir berries together in large bowl. Place in pie crust.

Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stirring constantly , bring to boil on medium heat; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Jello until completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature; pour over berries in pie crust.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Serve with Cool Whip.

* I like to use raspberry Jello instead of strawberry Jello.*

The Milwaukee Art Museum

2007-07-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

While we in Milwaukee for the NASCAR race, we had some time to kill because the race didn't start until 7:00pm. So we went downtown and we found this really neat looking building, turns out it was an art museum, so we went to that, it was really interesting, but boy was there some REALLY weird stuff in there. After we were done with the museum, we just walked around downton looking at all the neat buildings. We went to Omega's for lunch and to Oscars after the race, they are both restaurants that Nick liked when he lived in Milwaukee. They both have really good custard, they put Culver's to shame. We had such a fun time!

The Milwaukee Art Museum .

This is actually part of the ceiling.

One of the wings of the museum.

The Milwaukee Mile

2007-07-09T07:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know it's late but here is the post about our NASCAR race. We had a chance to go to a NASCAR Busch Series race on June 23, 2007. We had such an awesome time. Grandpa and Grandma were able to keep the boys, so Nick and I were able to go by ourselves. I really hope we get to alot more races in the future. Here are some pictures of the race. The red #20 car is Denny Hamlin, he was our favorite driver for that race, and he won. (Tony wasn't in this race).

After they sang the National anthem, they had a bunch of motorcycles go around the track to start off the race.

It's really hard to take pictures of the cars, because they are going so fast.

Here is Denny during a pit stop.

Ryan's 1st Buzz cut

2007-07-09T07:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures of Ryan's new hair cut. When he first looked in the mirror after his haircut, he wasn't so sure he liked it, but after awhile he got used to it. He keeps feeling it with his hands and says " fuzzy head".

Prayer Request

2007-07-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

My Grandma Schultz had gallbladder surgery yesterday. Please pray for a quick recovery and for my Grandpa who has to get by with out Grandma's help for a little while.

Bye, Bye Chocolate

2007-07-02T15:09:00.000-07:00

As of July 1st 2007, I said good bye to chocolate. It will only be temporarily though, just until I reach my weight loss goal. I kinda plateaued in my weigh loss last month, so I figured I'd shake things up a bit and take my weight loss to the next level. My plan is to have reached my weight loss goal by November. November is also Jacob's 1st birthday, so that will mean, that I've reached my weight loss goal within a year.

Now, having said that, I'd better get off the computer and work out.

Summertime Fun

2007-07-02T15:03:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of our pool that our wonderful neighbors gave us. We have had many water fights and fun times in this pool. Ryan and Jacob just love to play in it. Ryan is a big instigator when it comes to water fights.

Silly Faces

2007-06-29T08:23:00.001-07:00

The Boys

2007-06-21T15:45:00.000-07:00

Here is Ryan helping wash the car and just enjoying getting wet.

Jacob fell asleep with his toy in his mouth.

Ryan is just sitting on the steps. He is waiting for someone to play catch with.

Finally

2007-06-21T15:38:00.000-07:00

Well, we finally got Nick's birthday present up. Every time we pull into the driveway, Ryan says "Hey look, Tony mailbox". I also took a pictures of the hat that Nick created for his birthday, on the back of the hat it says "Gaudet".

Mr. Mischief

2007-06-21T15:16:00.000-07:00

Jacob is crawling and pulling himself up. Needless to say, he tries to get himself into as much mischief as he can. He seems to like cords and the dogs water dish. He also likes Cheerios, and they make a great distraction when I'm getting his food ready, because he doesn't seem to have very much patience. When he's hungry, he's hungry!

Boys will be Boys

2007-06-21T15:11:00.000-07:00

Jacob is only 7 months, and he already likes to tackle his brother. Ryan enjoys this quit a bit. I can only imagine what it is going to be like when they get older and bigger. They have alot of fun together and entertain each other.

Wagon Rides

2007-06-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

When we go for a walk with the wagon, I put Jacob in a box with a cushion and then Ryan sits behind him. Jacob can sit by himself, but this seems to work better for now. With the box, it is easier for Jacob to keep his balance, that way he doesn't tip over when we go up a hill or over a bump.

Family Time

2007-06-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was a busy one, but very fun. On Saturday we celebrated my Grandpa's 90th birthday. All my brothers and their families cames up for a few days. On Sunday we had a big family reunion. Ryan had the chance to spend Sunday night at Grandma and Grandpa's, that way he was able to spend some more time with his cousins. It was really nice to see Ryan get to know his cousins, aunts and uncles better. They don't get to see each other very often. They live in California, Florida and Milwaukee. It was so good to see everyone!

Tag

2007-06-13T16:13:00.000-07:00

I'm supposed to list 8 things about me and tag eight other people, so here it goes.

1. I have my Real Estate License

2. I turned down my first marriage perposal (No, it wasn't Nick) it's a funny story- 3 words- drunk Promise Keeper

3. I love to cook and bake

4. I had my earing ripped out by a tree and had to get 8 stitches

5. I'm a lefty

6. I love NASCAR- Go Tony Stewart!!!!

7. I was 19 when I got married

8. I hate to vacuum

I tag Sarah and whoever reads my blog. You just have to leave me a comment and let me know you did it so I can read it.

Danish Puff

2007-06-13T10:03:00.000-07:00

This is one of Nick's favorites.

Danish Puff

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 Cup flour
2 TBSP water
1/2 Cup butter
1 Cup water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 Cup flour
3 eggs
Powdered Sugar Glaze
Chopped Nuts

Heat oven to 350. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup flour until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle 2 TBSP water over flour mixture; mix. Gather pastry into a ball; divide into halves. Pat each half into rectangle, 12x3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet. Rectangles should be about 3 inches apart.

Heat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water to rolling boil; remove from heat. Quickly stir in almond extract and 1 cup flour. Stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute; remove from heat. Add eggs; beat until smooth and glossy. Spread half of the topping over each rectangle. Bake until topping is crisp and brown, about 1 hour; cool. (topping will shrink and fall, forming the custardy top.) Spread with Powdered Sugar Glaze; Sprinkle with nuts.

Powdered Sugar glaze

Mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 TBSP butter, softened and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla (I use almond extract for this recipe). Stir in 1 to 2 TBSP warm water, 1 tsp at a time until glaze is of desired consistency.

This recipes makes 2 Danish puffs

No Bake Chocolate Bars

2007-06-13T09:51:00.000-07:00

These are super easy, quick and good!

Bring to boil:
2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup milk
1/2 Cup butter
4 TBSP cocoa

After it comes to a boil, remove from heat and while hot add:

1/2 Cup peanut butter
3 Cups oatmeal
1/2 Cup coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together and put in lightly greased 9x13 pan. Let cool/set before serving.

Lil Climber

2007-06-13T09:42:00.001-07:00

Here is Ryan climbing one of the trees in our back yard. He also likes to climb the monkey bars at the the nearby park. He is our little monkey.

Day By Day

2007-06-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

This post is dedicated to Erin White-

I was cleaning the other day and I found this tape. It brought back a lot of memories. I think one of my favorite memories was mall walking on our lunch break together. You are such a fun person to be around. Sorry the picture is blurry. Have a great day!

Ocean's 13

2007-06-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

Last night Nick and I had a date, we went to see Ocean's 13, it is very good. I was a little skeptical because Ocean's 12 wasn't very good in my opinion, but Ocean's 13 is more like Ocean's 11, which I like alot. We had alot of fun last night. Thanks for watching the boys Heidi!

Nice Surprise

2007-06-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know that I haven't posted for a while. Things have been kinda crazy around here. Nick is working in Iowa during the week and then comes home on the weekend. It will be like that for the rest of June. GRRRRR! Oh well, I guess that's just life.
So while Nick is gone during the week I try to take the boys out alot. We go to different parks, the library, and have some play dates and stuff. It helps the days go faster. Well I had a nice surprise this morning. Usually Jacob get up around 6:30-7:00am and then Ryan is up when he hear Jacob. Well this morning the boys didn't get up until 8:30am. Oh it felt so nice to sleep in! I don't remember the last time I slept that late.

Hospital Bloopers

2007-05-31T06:28:00.000-07:00

These were actual hospital patient reports...enjoy!

1. The patient refused autopsy.

2. The patient has no previous history of suicides.

3. Patient has left white blood cells at another hospital.

4. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.

5. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.

6. On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it disappeared.

7. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.

8. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993.

9. Discharge status: Alive but without permission.

10. Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year old male, mentally alert but forgetful.

11. Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.

12. She is numb from her toes down.

The Ant and the Contact Lens

2007-05-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

The Ant and the Contact Lens

Brenda was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff.
She was standing on a ledge where she was taking a breather during this,
her first rock climb. As she rested there, the safety rope snapped against
her eye and knocked out her contact lens. "Great", she thought. "Here I am on
a rock ledge, hundreds of feet from the bottom and hundreds of feet to
the top of this cliff, and now my sight is blurry."

She looked and looked, hoping that somehow it had landed on the ledge.
But it just wasn't there.

She felt the panic rising in her, so she began praying. She prayed for
calm, and she prayed that she may find her contact lens.

When she got to the top, a friend examined her eye and her clothing
for the lens, but it was not to be found. Although she was calm now that she> was at the top, she was saddened because she could not clearly see across the
range of mountains. She thought of the bible verse "The eyes of the Lord run
to and fro throughout the whole earth."

She thought, "Lord, You can see all these mountains. You know every
stone and leaf, and You know exactly where my contact lens is. Please help
me."

Later, when they had hiked down the trail to the bottom of the cliff
they met another party of climbers just starting up the face of the cliff.
One of them shouted out, "Hey, you guys! Anybody lose a contact lens?"

Well, that would be startling enough, but you know why the climber saw
it? An ant was moving slowly across a twig on the face of the rock,
carrying it!

The story doesn't end there. Brenda's father is a cartoonist. When she
told him the incredible story of the ant, the prayer, and the contact lens,
he drew a cartoon of an ant lugging that contact lens with the caption,
"Lord, I don't know why You want me to carry this thing. I can't eat it, and
it's awfully heavy. But if this is what You want me to do, I'll carry it
for You."

I think it would do all of us some good to say, "God, I don't know why
You want me to carry this load. I can see no good in it and it's awfully
heavy. But, if You want me to carry it, I will."

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

Yes, I do love GOD. He is my source of existence and my Savior. He keeps me functioning each and every day. Without Him, I am nothing, but with
Him.....I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. (Phil. 4:13)

Thanks for the sharing this, mom!

Amazingly Simple Home Remdies

2007-05-25T06:25:00.000-07:00

1. When choking on an ice cube, simply pour a cup of boiling water
down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.

2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to
hold while you chop.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by using
the sink.

4. To treat high blood pressure: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few
minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. Remember to use a
timer.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you
from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze
button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you
will be afraid to cough.

7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't
move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the
duct tape.

8. When confused remember, everyone seems normal until you get to know
them.

Scallped Potatoes and Ham

2007-05-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a very easy recipe. Enjoy!

8 Med. potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 Cups cubed Ham
diced onion (optional)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 Cups grated cheddar cheese

In slow cooker, place half of potatoes, ham, onion, soup and cheese. Repeat process. Cover. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Back to Somewhat Normal

2007-05-24T06:49:00.000-07:00

Well, Ryan is finally all better. He was sick for a day with flu like symptoms, and then for the next 5 days or so, he was just like a bump on a log, he didn't play or anything. He would just lay on the couch, floor or his bed. He had very little appetite and would cry alot. When I asked him if something hurt, he always said no, which is unusual because he will usually tell me. But now he is back to his regular goofy self, and he certainly has a healthy appetite.

Unfortunately Jacob seemed to get whatever Ryan had. Yesterday was the 1st day is quite a while that Jacob was happy and playing. It was also the 1st day that he didn't throw up. I'm hoping that all this sickness it almost gone and life can return to normal.(or as normal as this family can be)

My Day Today

2007-05-15T10:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I started my spring cleaning. My plan was to do a little bit each day. So yesterday I cleaned the refrigerator. I didn't realize how dirty it was until I had all the food out and the drawers out. Yuck! I'm glad it's done, now it's spotless. It was funny, while I was cleaning the fridge, Ryan came up and said "Oh no, food all gone." I think he likes his food.

Well today I was planning on cleaning my kitchen cupboards, inside and out. But Ryan had a different plan for me.

At 6am he was throwing up, and as of 12:58pm he hasn't stopped. It seems like every 20 minutes he is at it again. I get one mess cleaned up and there is another one. At least it is only coming out one end. :)
It was so sweet, I was cleaning him up in the bathroom and he says "Mommy, I love you". I feel so bad for the poor guy. He keeps saying he's hungry, but he can't keep anything down.

Jacob has been a very good sport today. I hope that he doesn't get whatever Ryan has.

Buddies

2007-05-12T16:00:00.000-07:00

Jacob was just playing by himself, and then big brother decided to join him. They are usually together most of the time.

Bathtime

2007-05-12T15:48:00.000-07:00

Here are the boys taking a bath together. They both really enjoy baths and they don't make too much of a mess, yet. I think they both entertain each other.

Biker Boy

2007-05-12T15:41:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Ryan riding his bike. He is pretty good at it, except he hasn't learned how to use the brakes. He has figured out how to steer, so that is a good thing. Sometimes he will make up his own obstacle course by using a stroller and his car, and then he weaves in between and around them.